If you ask a homeowner what it was like to buy their first home, they’ll probably mention a few things they’d change if they could do it all again. While it’s impossible to know everything about the home-buying process beforehand, you can still prepare yourself for what lies ahead—and figure out how to avoid some […]
4 Challenges That Come with Marketing Your Own Home
If you’re looking to list your home this year, we have some good news—2020 is forecasted to be a seller’s market, which means most properties will sell quickly and for a higher price than normal. Although buyers are scrambling to find somewhere to settle down, even the most desirable homes still need some marketing to […]
The Top 4 Home-Selling Myths of 2019, Busted
“Fake news” has become one of the trendiest terms of the decade—even when it comes to real estate. Homeowners are often bombarded with selling advice that promises to get their home sold quickly and for top dollar…but more often than not, these “tips” are nothing more than misleading—and can throw you off-track. As we near […]
Keep Calm and Move On: How to Tackle a Long-Distance Relocation
Whether you’re heading down the street or to a new town, moving is always a tough transition. However, relocating across the country presents a whole new set of challenges you might not have considered. Picking up your life can be an exciting change, but it’s also a bit overwhelming. Need some help navigating the process? […]
Home Energy Efficiency Checklist
TODAY Turn down the temperature of your water heater to the warm setting (120°F). You’ll save energy and avoid scalding your hands. Check if your water heater has an insulating blanket. An insulating blanket will pay for itself in one year or less! Heating can account for almost half of the average family’s winter energy bill. […]
Home Maintenance Checklist
Home Maintenance Checklist Regular maintenance keeps your home functioning efficiently and safely- and helps protect its value. We’re happy to offer this checklist of ongoing and seasonal maintenance steps to help you safeguard your home and family! Ongoing Maintenance: • Make sure air vents indoors and outside are not blocked by snow or debris• Check and […]
Home Security Checklist
The Checklist Looking for a local Raleigh company to provide all of your security needs? We recommend https://www.carolinasoundsecurity.com/ Basics to cover: Do you have home security? Is your home security monitored? Can your valuables be viewed from the street? Is the exterior of your home well lit at night? Do you advertise that you have a […]
Change of Address Checklist
How to Find a Realtor for Your New Raleigh Home
Moving into a new home is a complicated experience, particularly when you’re making the move to a new city or town. The easiest way to make buying your new Raleigh property as simple as possible is to make sure that you’re working with a Realtor who can guide you through every complication and hurdle you might encounter […]
Do You Really Need A Real Estate Survey?
So you are buying a home in Raleigh, and the topic of purchasing a Real Estate Survey arises… Amongst so many costs, you wonder WHY EVEN GET A SURVEY? The answer is a resounding YES. A survey will show the exact location of any buildings, improvements, roads, driveways, and/or encroachments on the property, and the specific […]