Buying or selling Triangle market requires an understanding of not only the seasonal shifts in market activity but also the weekly flow of the market.   This ebb and flow is not quite so simple to describe. So, let’s take a look at it so you can better understand it. Whether you’re listing a home […]

Understanding mortgage loans and interest rates can confuse and frustrate many homebuyers. It doesn’t help that most advertised rates are just a marketing ploy to lure you in! In fact, a lender looks at several factors to determine an interest rate based on YOUR specific financial situation, including your credit score, down-payment amount, loan amount, […]

It’s so important to price your home correctly when it first goes on the market so that it sells for the very most possible. That means not pricing it too low, but also not pricing it too high (buyers will cross it off their list).  Even when inventory is low and buyers are eager to […]

If you’re a buyer on a tight budget, your family may be able or willing to help you with your downpayment. If that’s the case, lucky you! I know financial support from family is not an option for every buyer and I have many articles about other options on my website, but if you do […]

First impressions from the get-go are very important when it comes to selling your home. But you don’t need to spend thousands of dollars to get your home ready. There are many easy and inexpensive ways to make your home look its best and show well to potential buyers.  If you plan to move anytime […]

Once you’re under contract to buy a home, you want the final stages of the mortgage process to go smoothly – you don’t want anything to sidetrack the sale from here on out! Nothing is a done deal yet even when you’re under contract. Both your future home’s appraisal and your ability to lock in […]

You’re ready to sell your home, but how do you know if potential buyers will love it or not? In real estate we call it the “sale-ability” factor of a home.  This comes into play when you compare your home to others that have sold recently in your neighborhood and how you should price your […]

You love your neighborhood and everything about where you live, but you wish you could make some changes to your home.  You’re not alone with this thinking. But many homeowners don’t move forward since they believe that financing and lack of cash is a roadblock for them when it comes to renovating their current home. […]

You can feel the attraction immediately and imagine a picture-perfect life together for many years ahead.  You’ve fallen hard, very hard …. But wait! We’re not talking about your latest date but rather a home you saw while house hunting. Yes, buying a home is like falling in love. You can expect to go through […]

This week you’ll learn about a loan that can help you buy a home and renovate it as well. It’s an affordable mortgage option out there that you should know about, especially if you buy a home that you plan on renovating. Maybe you’ve seen a home that you love but it was more fixer-upper […]