If you’re planning on buying a home in the coming weeks or months, you’ve probably already started searching homes for sale, possibly on a site like Zillow or through an agent’s search. That’s a good place to start, but you might want to search sold data, too. Here’s why. Search Sold Data to Get the […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
When you finally finish signing all your closing paperwork, hand over your down payment, and (at last!) get the keys to your new home, you might want to start moving in right away. Buying a house is very exciting, but there are a few things you’ll want to take care of before moving into your […]
A study released earlier this year found Connecticut to have the third-highest relocation rate in the US—residents relocating OUT, that is. It’s no mystery why, either; Connecticut has notoriously high taxes, astronomical state debt, a poor local job market… and ongoing talks of putting tolls on major roads. If you’re one of these CT-fleers, you’re […]
There are pros and cons to everything, and home ownership is no different. Will it be more time and effort to maintain? Yes, it will. Will it cost you money here and there? Yep. But will it also be a place that’s all yours and really, truly feels like home? Absolutely. If you’re thinking of […]
Moving typically isn’t a walk in the park, and it’s even harder when you’re relocating to a completely new town or area. And when you’re moving to a large area like the Triangle, well it can be downright overwhelming! One of the best things you can do when relocating is to plan ahead and be […]
Buying your first home? Congratulations! It’s definitely an exciting time… but it can seem a little confusing if you’re not prepared. So here are some things you should know about buying a home before you get started shopping. 5 Things Every First Time Home Buyer Should Know 1. Be Patient. It Takes Time. Sometimes, you […]
