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Feb 19, 2025 • 9 min read

21 Fun Facts About Raleigh, NC

What are some fun facts about Raleigh, NC? If you are moving to Raleigh, here are some interesting facts about the area, including its location, population, and history. Raleigh, NC, is the capital of North Carolina and an ever-growing metropolis that offers a big city feel with southern charm. As the state capital, Raleigh has plenty of history regarding how it came to be and when it was founded

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Aug 20, 2022 11 min read

12 Hidden Costs When Buying a House

There are hidden costs when buying a home, including closing costs, insurance, or utility costs. When many buyers consider the cost of purchasing a home, the mortgage payment is typically the expense that immediately comes to mind. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or an experienced buyer, you will want to familiarize yourself with all the costs of buying a home.Your Real Estate Agent is no

Aug 19, 2022 11 min read

What are Millennial Homebuyers Looking For?

Millennial homebuyers are on the rise, and for good reason - interest rates are still historically low. With the increase in student loan debt, frequent career shifts, and living through the 2008 housing crisis, many may consider millennials financially insecure and opposed to home ownership. However, research surprisingly points in the opposite direction.According to a 2018 Bank of America surve

Aug 16, 2022 7 min read

FSBO vs. Realtor Statistics

Selling your home is often a complicated process, but they’re still the few brave sellers willing to give “for sale by owner” (FSBO) a go. Saving money on commission fees or already having a seller lined up are the most popular reasons sellers might forego a realtor, but do the benefits really outweigh the costs?For-sale-by-owner homes are sold by the homeowner without the aid of a listing agent

Aug 16, 2022 10 min read

How To Buy a House With No Money

Buying a home means creating a space of your own. It's independence, hosting dinner parties, planting a garden, and a long-term financial commitment. If you’re ready to put down roots and take that step towards home ownership — but your savings account doesn’t agree — you need to know how to buy a house with no money. Is it even possible?If you truly lack the funds to front the down payment on yo