Spring is just on the horizon, and as the weather heats up, so will the housing market in Raleigh, Cary, and Apex. While the number of new listings is expected to climb in the coming months, so will buyer demand, as people plan their moves for the end of the school year. Given that the contract to ... » Learn More about 2019 Spring Market Update – Raleigh/Cary/Apex
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A Guide to the Triangle’s Farmers Markets
As a resident and business owner here in the Triangle, I am always mindful of how my spending and shopping habits can contribute to the community. One of my favorite ways to support small business is to shop at my local farmers market! Doing so not only supports local and regional farmers ... » Learn More about A Guide to the Triangle’s Farmers Markets
What to do When You have Just Under 20% Down Payment for Your Mortgage
Buyers try to put 20% down on their mortgage so they can avoid PMI - Private Mortgage Insurance. Sometimes it is hard to do because as interest rates start to rise, buyers are eager to buy now rather than wait to save more money. Rents are increasing so that slows down amount some buyers can save ... » Learn More about What to do When You have Just Under 20% Down Payment for Your Mortgage
Not Happy with the Housing Market? Time to Check Your Expectations
A great obstacle to happiness is to expect too much happiness. - Bernard de Fontenelle We live in a world where 24 hours a day you can watch any number of television shows that tell the story of buying a fantastic home—all in a matter of 50 minutes! A lovely couple looks at three homes, picks ... » Learn More about Not Happy with the Housing Market? Time to Check Your Expectations
More Money and More Freedom with an Older Home
Shopping for a home is a daunting task. You have a list a mile long of what you want. So does your spouse. Add some kids in the mix and the list grows longer. At first, you set out to get everything on your list and assume that new construction or a newer home is going to do the best job at giving ... » Learn More about More Money and More Freedom with an Older Home