Buying a new home is really exciting. At least it is until you hit a bump in the home buying process. Once you're under contract for a home and you're working through all the inspections and repairs, it's easy to forget about maintaining your financial profile. But even after getting your loan … [Read more...] about Financial Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home
Haunted Houses and 5 Other Laws of Disclosure
In most states, there are laws about what you must and must not disclose to a buyer when selling your home. In the state of North Carolina, if a property is listed in the MLS anything that is a Material Fact must be disclosed by the listing agent. If you are unsure if this is the case in … [Read more...] about Haunted Houses and 5 Other Laws of Disclosure
3 Remedies to a Low Home Appraisal
What is an Appraisal? Appraisals are different than home valuations which are done by the real estate agent before listing a home on the market. An appraisal is done by an appraiser licensed through the North Carolina Appraisal Board and is a much more in depth process than many Realtors use … [Read more...] about 3 Remedies to a Low Home Appraisal
3 Tips to Make Your Home Feel Like a Model
Don’t Underestimate the power of lighting After you've lived in a home a while, the light fixtures, so meticulously chosen when the home was built, can seem to fade away into the background. But what all good designers know and what builders incorporate into their model homes, is beautiful … [Read more...] about 3 Tips to Make Your Home Feel Like a Model
5 Things to Know Before Starting Your Urban Farm
For those who haven't farmed before, it's easy to daydream about raising your own chickens or milk goats on your quintessential urban farm. But before you purchase your first livestock, check these important guidelines to make sure you don't find yourself paying costly fines or, worse, being forced … [Read more...] about 5 Things to Know Before Starting Your Urban Farm
The Ultimate Seller’s Checklist!
Shari of Great Colorado Homes offers some great advice about getting your home ready for the market: "...getting your home ready before listing it is imperative. You only get one chance to make a first impression. Don't make the costly mistake of listing your home for sale before you have had … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Seller’s Checklist!
Top Appreciating Homes in Cary/Apex
Top Appreciating Subdivisions in Cary/Apex [This is the second post in a series of posts about the top appreciating subdivisions in the Triangle. You can find the first in the series here.] Out of the top 20 highest appreciating subdivisions, 17 of them are in Raleigh. The other 3 are … [Read more...] about Top Appreciating Homes in Cary/Apex
Six Steps from List to Contract
6 Steps From List to ContractSelling a home can be accomplished in the same way all big projects are: One step at a time.Speak with an agentMany people want to wait to speak with an agent until they are ready to put the sign in the yard. But connecting with an agent early in the process can help you … [Read more...] about Six Steps from List to Contract
