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Jun 27, 2024 • 11 min read

7 Takeaways: Due Diligence Fee and Earnest Money in Real Estate

Here is what you need to know about Due Diligence and Earnest Money in Real Estate When you go under contract on a home in North Carolina, you will encounter terms like Due Diligence and Earnest Money. Its important to note that real estate contracts and laws change depending on your state. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or are buying again, you will want to know how due diligence and ear

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Does Selling Your Home With a Realtor® Net You More Money?

Selling your home For Sale By Owner FSBO as its referred to in the Real Estate world makes a lot of sense for homeowners on the surface. Its an opportunity to save on the commission youd normally pay a Realtor to sell your home. Its the number one reason someone sells their home For The Owner to save on the commission. By saving on the commission, the data shows youre losing on the net and that a

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13 Neighborhoods to Know BEFORE Moving to Apex, NC

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Sep 26, 2024 11 min read

11 Steps: North Carolina Home Buying Process

Here are eleven steps of the North Carolina home-buying process Congratulations on taking the first step in understanding the purchasing process this endeavor is extremely exciting. Although at times stressful and overwhelming, buying a home is one of the most valuable investments you will ever make and will be both fun and exciting as you go along. No one size fits all regarding thereal estate

Aug 31, 2024 12 min read

17 Best Neighborhoods in Raleigh, NC [2024 Guide]

Moving to Raleigh is a popular decision these days. The city has grown recently so how can you choose from the best neighborhoods in Raleigh Raleigh is a hub for various technology companies, the finest academic institutions, and the leading agriculture industry, so jobs are plentiful across various career paths. Vacation planning is easy, considering it is only a couple of hours to some of the

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15 Things To Know BEFORE Moving to Raleigh NC {2024 Guide}

Anyone moving to or considering moving to Raleigh, NC, should read this article first. People love living in Raleigh, and if you're curious about it, you'll probably want to check out the homes for sale.If you're considering moving to Raleigh, contact us so we can help with your relocation.Once you finish this article, you may still have questions - please join our moving to Raleigh Facebook grou

Aug 2, 2024 10 min read

10 Takeaways: How Schools Impact Home Values

What type of impact can schools have on property values When buying a home, one of the most common questions is, How do good or bad schools affect home values, and what type of impact do they have Schools are so important to some of our buyers that we have given each school district its own page on our website, allowing buyers to search for homes by school district. Fortunately, the Raleigh area

Jul 24, 2024 10 min read

7 Takeaways: What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate?

What does contingent mean when buying a house Find out what contingent means in real estate and the difference between contingent vs. pending. You may have encountered various sales statuses online, including contingent real estate listings, when searching for a home for sale. Beyond just for sale and closed, you may have also seen other sales statuses such as pending or contingent. These phrases

Jul 14, 2024 8 min read

11 Land Buying Tips: How to Buy Land

Everything you need to know about buying landand building on it As millennials enter the prime of adulthood, more and more are buying homes. However, for many, the true American dream is purchasing their plot of land. Those without experience may wonder, Is buying land easy while those with more experience are likely thinking, Why is it so hard to buy land. The truth is that buying land is not a s

Jul 10, 2024 11 min read

9 Things to Know BEFORE Your Home Appraisal

Home appraisals can keep buyers up at night after they go under contract on a home. With competitive bidding wars and homes selling for large percentages over the asking price, its no wonder everyone is concerned about home appraisal. Heres what you want to know about your home appraisal and its role when buying a home. After spending several weeks touringyou have finally found the home of your d

Jul 4, 2024 10 min read

7 Tips: Negotiating Repairs After a Home Inspection

What fixes are mandatory after a home inspection Is the seller not willing to negotiate repairs Here are strategiesto help with your requests for negotiating repairs after a home inspection Negotiating repairs after a home inspection doesnt have to be difficult, especially when you follow these 7 tips When an offer is accepted on a home, it can be easy for both buyers and sellers to feel that they