Home Buying Process in 2022
July 19, 2022
Ask a REALTOR For first-time home buyers or buyers who haven’t been in the market for a while, there’s no doubt that the home buying process can be a bit overwhelming and intimidating. In fact, questions about what that process is looking like right now in the Triangle are among the most frequently asked of our REALTORs. To help answer those questi...
Robyn MooringImpact of Rising Interest Rates on the Housing Market in the Triangle
July 18, 2022
Timely Trends Since the recent interest rate increase in June, we’ve all seen headlines about decreasing demand in the housing market, home prices dropping, and potential buyers still being unable to find a home that they can afford. At the same time, when it comes to real estate, trends that are being seen on the national level aren’t necessarily...
Robyn MooringKitchen Remodels and Your Return on Investment
July 04, 2022
Home Improvement Tip There are very few improvements that homeowners dream about more than a kitchen remodel. Even if a kitchen is fairly new, there are always tweaks that could be made. The big question that many people ask in trying to determine whether such an improvement can or should be undertaken is the kitchen remodel return on investment. W...
Robyn MooringDoes a Fence Add Value to a Home?
May 27, 2022
Fencing for Practical Benefits When it comes to home improvements, adding a fence often serves a functional purpose rather than a financial one. According to REALTOR® Angela Burkall, “While a fenced backyard won’t necessarily increase the monetary value of your home, it can significantly enhance your personal experience while living there. Common r...
Robyn MooringMost Popular House and Door Color Ideas in 2022
May 27, 2022
Timely Trends There’s nothing that can change the appearance of the exterior of your home as easily as a fresh coat of paint. That goes for the siding or exterior structure of the home as well as your front door. If you’re looking for a way to improve the curb appeal of your home or to just freshen or change things up a bit, our agents are here to ...
Robyn MooringWhat Is a Due Diligence Fee?
May 27, 2022
Ask a REALTOR® If you haven’t bought or sold a house since 2011, you may not know what a due diligence fee is. Even if you do know what it is, if you haven’t dealt with the Triangle residential real estate market during the past five years, you probably don’t have any comprehension of what this fee has become. We’re talking $50,000, $100,000, even...
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