As you search for your next home, you’ll probably encounter more than a few neighborhoods that have their own homeowners associations. Often abbreviated as HOAs, these groups usually consist of a few elected residents, although they may also be run by an outside management company or developer. While they tend to get a bad rap, […]
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Here’s Why School Districts Are Important When Buying a Home
If you have school-aged children, good schools might already be a pretty big factor in your home search. After all, you want your kids to get a quality—and preferably not overly expensive—education, right? But what if you don’t have kids? Actually, school districts are important when buying, even if you don’t or won’t have children. […]
Keep Your Home Ready to Show with These 4 Tips
Here’s Why You Should Buy a Home in the Triangle of NC
There are more than a few perks to living in the Triangle area of North Carolina—big-city living means endless opportunity, and yet, the small-town suburban feel of this big city also provides plenty of peace, privacy, and quiet. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to launch your career, a place to retire, or something in between, […]
Spring, Summer, Fall, or Winter: Which Home Buying Season Is Best?
You’ve probably heard that spring and summer are the best seasons for home buying. After all, there’s more inventory on the market, and the warm weather is ideal for showings. However, the ongoing global health crisis has shattered the idea of the “peak home buying season” and left many potential buyers wondering if now is […]
Three Lesser-Known Durham Parks You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
Durham, NC is an amazing place to live, and one reason is its abundance of parks and scenic outdoor areas. Whether you’re looking for a beautiful spot for a picnic or somewhere to take your mountain bike on an adventure, you’ll find plenty of options throughout the Triangle. Need recommendations? Check out these lesser-known Durham […]
A Quick Update on the Triangle Real Estate Market
The last few months have been difficult for everyone—including many would-be Triangle buyers and sellers. As we begin to unpause our daily lives and shift towards a new normal, you might be wondering how the ongoing global health crisis has affected the real estate market. What to Expect from the Triangle Real Estate Market Perhaps […]
8 Simple Ways to Get Your Outdoor Spaces Ready for Summer
The weather’s getting warmer, summer is (finally!) just around the corner, and we’re all staying at home more than ever before. If you plan on spending your days relaxing in nature, now is the perfect time to give your outdoor space a little upgrade. And if you’re thinking about selling soon, you might even impress […]
What You Need to Know About Virtual Home Buying
Social distancing and stay-at-home orders have shifted a lot of our daily lives to the internet—shopping, business, family dinners and game nights, and yes, home buying. In fact, the majority of the real estate process can be done from the comfort of your home, thanks to virtual home buying. The Ins and Outs of Virtual […]
5 Easy Ways to Save Up for a New Home
Saving for a house might seem difficult, especially as the economy continues to fluctuate. However, that doesn’t mean you have to give up on your home buying dreams! If you want to take your first steps towards homeownership, we have a few simple tricks that can help you build your savings account. How to Save […]