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
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
Financial Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home
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
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
How Mortgage Rates Influence Your Monthly Payment
Mortgage Rates and How they Influence the Home you can Afford There are a variety of online calculators that can tell you how much you can afford to spend when you purchase a home. But what happens if the rates change? Mortgage interest is the amount a lender will charge you for lending you the … [Read more...] about How Mortgage Rates Influence Your Monthly Payment
3 Reasons You Need a Realtor to Buy New Construction
Why You Should Always use a Realtor for New Construction Shopping for new homes is a lot of fun. And if you're looking at new construction, you don't need to depend on your agent's schedule to spend the day house shopping. This ease of window shopping leads many buyers to think that because the … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons You Need a Realtor to Buy New Construction