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Buyer's Knowledge Base

Buying a House Checklist (Updated 2023)

August 15, 2019 by Ellen Pitts

The 9 things essential things you need to do to purchase a home

So you think you might be buying a house soon? You’re in the right place because our Buying a House Checklist will help you get prepared for that big purchase. The 10 Essential Steps you need to take to purchase a home. #1: Check your credit/Contact a Lender The first essential task on … [Read more...] about Buying a House Checklist (Updated 2023)

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4 Things You Didn’t Know About Zillow and Trulia That Can Hurt Your Home Search

December 14, 2017 by Ellen Pitts

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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

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Pros & Cons of a Fixer Upper, Existing Home, New Construction & Attached Homes

December 6, 2017 by Ellen Pitts

condo townhouse townhome

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

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9 Things You Should Investigate During the Inspection Period

December 4, 2017 by Ellen Pitts

home buying tips

9 Things You Should Investigate During the Inspection PeriodBuyers 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 new … [Read more...] about 9 Things You Should Investigate During the Inspection Period

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6 Reasons to Own a Home

November 20, 2017 by Ellen Pitts

rent or buy a home

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

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7 Reasons to Buy a Home this Fall

October 23, 2017 by Ellen Pitts

best time of year to buy a home

7 Reasons to Buy a Home this Fall Today's post is a guest post from Kristina Brunnler of Zurple Inc. For many industries, fall is the new spring. In fact, fall has just surpassed summer as the most popular season to get married. And for a reason! Home buyers, like newlyweds, benefit from lower … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons to Buy a Home this Fall

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5 Things Buyers Do that Cost Them Money

October 11, 2017 by Ellen Pitts

buying a house checklist, home buyer mistakes

Good morning, friends! This is Ellen Pitts your Raleigh and Cary area Realtor! Today we’re talking about 5 things buyers do that cost them money. These home buyer mistakes are things you do not want to have on your buying a house checklist. We’re talking about it right now so stick around to learn … [Read more...] about 5 Things Buyers Do that Cost Them Money

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Financial Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home

October 3, 2017 by Ellen Pitts

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

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