There are some people that have not purchased a home because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that, unless you are living with your parents rent free, you are paying a mortgage – either your mortgage or your landlord’s. As The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard […]
Archives: July 2015
Home Sales Will Remain Hot This Summer
People always talk about the “spring buying season” when they talk real estate. People always talk about the “spring buying season” when they talk real estate. People always talk about the “spring buying season” when they talk real estate. However, this year it appears as though the summer real estate market will be just as hot. […]
Top 30 Schools for Homebuyers in Wake County, North Carolina
NC among Top 10 States to Reach New Price Peaks!
The housing industry is booming right now with less inventory that is driving prices up on for-sale homes! And with that comes the latest list of the Top 10 States to Reach New Price Peaks. Coming in at #6 is North Carolina! “Mortgage rates on 30-year fixed-rate loans remained below 4 percent through May, helping […]
5 No-Cost Tricks to Sell Your Home Faster
What Every First Time Home Buyer Should Know About Home Loans
First-time home buyers who work with us often have the same question: Should we or shouldn’t we get a first-time home buyer loan? In fact, there are a number of advantages and disadvantages attached to this type of loan. So today, we thought we would take a few moments to share with you what you […]
Boomerang Buyers — Who Are They?
Some Highlights: What is a Boomerang Buyer? A former homeowner who has gone thru a “short sale”, “foreclosure” or “bankruptcy” in the past few years and has been saving for a down payment in preparation of the expiration of the waiting period, in order to qualify once again for a mortgage. According to NAR: Up to […]
15 Tips for Safeguarding Your Home While on Vacation
Summer months, when people typically take trips out of town, spawn the most burglaries and household property crimes according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Nobody wants to come home after an enjoyable escape to find their home ransacked and valuables missing. By taking some precautions, you can avoid becoming a victim of intruders […]
Lakestone Village Community Open House this Sunday, July 12, 1-3 PM!
Join us this Sunday, July 12 from 1-3 PM for a Community Open House in Lakestone Village! Lakestone Village is conveniently located just off Main Street in Fuquay-Varina. Nearby shopping and restaurants are just a quick stroll down Lakestone Commons Avenue. Community Amenities include a Pool and Tot Lot!
Buying a Home? 4 Things You Should Know About Home Appraisals
As you might already know, summertime is a very busy time for real estate agents. That’s why so many home buyers decide to enter the market during this time of year. If you too are a prospective home buyer planning to enter the market soon, then you’ve visited the right real estate blog! Today, we’re […]