Considered by its resident’s as one of ‘Raleigh’s Best Kept Secrets’, Fairfax Hills subdivision is an enclave of approximately 180 single family homes with lot sizes averaging half an acre or larger. Homes range in the $300’s – $700’s. Residents have the choice of living in two-story, split levels or hard to find ranch style […]
If you’re looking for central living where your home isn’t far from the city while being close to beautiful countryside, then the Woods of Timberlake could be a great option. This new, single-family home neighborhood is situated in Wendell, a small but fast growing town east of downtown Raleigh. The two-story homes offer two-car garages, […]
The housing market has certainly changed since the housing crisis is finally in the rearview mirror as the real estate market moves down the road to a complete recovery. Home values are up, home sales are up, and distressed sales (foreclosures and short sales) have fallen to their lowest points in years. It seems that […]
What truly causes a housing bubble, rising home prices, and the inevitable crash? For the best explanation, let’s go to a person who correctly called the last housing bubble – a year before it happened. “A bubble requires both overvaluation based on fundamentals and speculation. It is natural to focus on an asset’s fundamental value, […]
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently released their 2017 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers in which they surveyed recent home buyers and sellers about their experiences. An entire section of the profile is dedicated to buyers’ experiences with their real estate agents. If you are looking to buy in 2018, here are the […]
Established in 1994, Southern Village is a large and extrmemly popular neighborhood in Chapel Hill. It includes 550 single-family homes, 375 townhomes and condominiums and 250 apartments, all in varying price ranges. Southern Village was even the top selling neighborhood in the Triangle from 1999 to 2001! Apartments and the smaller homes typically start around […]
There are many benefits to homeownership. One of the top benefits is protecting yourself from rising rents, by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage. Don’t Become Trapped A recent article by Apartment List addressed rising rents by stating: “Rents are up 2.7% year-over-year at the national level. Year-over-year growth continues […]
Built in 1984, though beautifully upgraded, this home at 9041 Holly Springs Road in Apex offers 1,462 square feet and sits on a 0.79 acre lot. The stunning, custom designer kitchen features new cabinets, granite countertops, a tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. The bright open floor plan is highlighted by the new hardwood floors […]
It may be time to list your house before the year comes to an end. Many people believe that selling their house during “the spring buyers’ market” is the best thing to do. Their reasoning is that there will be more buyers than there are during the winter months and, therefore, their house will sell quicker and […]
This home offers gorgeous views of the golf course in the popular Wakefield neighborhood. Located at 3009 Osterley Street, Raleigh, 27614, this all-brick estate home has 3812 square feet with four bedrooms and four full bathrooms. There are shining hardwoods on the first floor and the home has been recently painted. Besides a formal dining […]
