Archives for 2017

It won’t be news to many that Zillow is the #1 Real Estate Search Engine in the United States. Trulia, also owned by Zillow, is the second most visited real estate site. However, it may surprise you to find out that Zillow and Trulia are not connected to the Multiple Listing Service in the Triangle. … [Read more...] about 4 Things You Didn’t Know About Zillow and Trulia That Can Hurt Your Home Search

Should I Buy a Fixer-Upper, New Construction, Single Family Home or Town Home? When you first think about buying a home, you probably have in mind exactly what you want. But as you dig into your budget, you'll start to decide what you're willing to pay for and what isn't worth the money to you. As … [Read more...] about Pros & Cons of a Fixer Upper, Existing Home, New Construction & Attached Homes

9 Things You Should Investigate During the Inspection Period Buyers often go into the home purchase with all the excitement that accompanies buying something new. Granite counter tops, well-appointed bathrooms, hardwood floors...those are all things that are on a buyer’s must have list for their … [Read more...] about 9 Things You Should Investigate During the Inspection Period

Reason to Own a Home #1: Forced Savings Like an automated 401k, your home can act as a vehicle to automate your retirement savings. When you make a monthly mortgage payment, a portion of that payment goes to the principal (the balance on the loan) and a portion goes to interest (the cost of … [Read more...] about 6 Reasons to Own a Home