What 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...
Robyn MooringDoes a New HVAC Increase Home Value?
April 13, 2022
HVAC 101: What You Need to Know Before diving into whether a new HVAC increases home value, let’s cover some basics. According to A/C Medic, a trusted local resource for homeowners, here are a few things you should know: Average lifespan: HVAC units typically last 10-15 years with proper maintenance.Replacement costs: Installing a new HVAC system u...
Robyn MooringOutdoor Living Ideas
April 12, 2022
Timely Trends One of the wonderful things about living in central North Carolina is having temperatures mild enough that we can comfortably be outdoors for much of the year. That means thinking of our outdoor spaces as an extension of our home. To give you some inspiration, our REALTORs are offering these outdoor living ideas based on the homes the...
Robyn MooringThe Best Home Updates to Sell Your House
April 12, 2022
Ask a REALTOR When you’re thinking about getting your house ready to sell, the list of improvements or updates that you realize you wish you had made can suddenly get very long. That’s why one of the most common questions that our REALTORs get asked about is what the best home updates are to help sell a house. While every situation is different, t...
Robyn MooringTop 5 Curb Appeal Ideas to Add Value to Your Home
March 22, 2022
Clean and Refresh Pressure wash the house and driveway. A clean driveway and exterior shows that you’re caring for the home and keeping up with maintenance. It creates a fantastic first impression and helps the focus stay on the beauty of the home, rather than distractions.Clean roof and gutters. First impressions are crucial. Ensuring that the roo...
Robyn MooringStudent Housing in Durham for Incoming Medical Residents
March 22, 2022
Timely Trends It used to be that incoming medical residents at Duke University Medical Center could fairly easily find student housing in Durham that they could afford to buy. Since they are more young professionals than students and know how long they will be in the area, starter homes often made sense for them. With the cost of starter homes in ...
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