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Buy a fixer upper and finance the renovations

So many buyers want to buy an old home and then fix it up but cost is a major issue. Another fear is that they feel overwhelmed that they have to do all the work themselves. I have written about FHA 203k loans before on my blog at RaleighRealEstateNews.com. Here is a great video that [...]

When Raleigh Home Improvements Require Permits

Get a building permit when you are ready to start a home improvement project in Raleigh. The city of Raleigh has filmed a series of videos to help you determine when you will need a permit for your home improvement projects. You can face an uphill battle when you try to sell your home if [...]

Shopping for a home? Trust your wish list!

There are a lot of homes for sale in Raleigh these days, not to mention popular surrounding towns like Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, etc… I often hear buyer clients say “Well, for the right home…” Trust me, the right home starts with what you want most!Narrowing the number of homes that may interest you is [...]

Pricing a home for sale

Pricing a home for sale in a declining market is like trying to catch a ball rolling down a hill. Chasing it can cost you money. The fastest way to catch it is to jump in front of it, before it gets away from you.

How many homes should you see?

A lot of buyers I work with ask this question and there is no magic answer. Home buyers I have helped recently average 6 to 12. We sit together and plan first based on location and the kind of home they want and move forward with a thoughtful list. If we don’t have luck then [...]

Home buyer incentives

Don’t market your home with  a gimmick incentive to try and cover the fact that your home price might be too high. Price your property 1-2% below it’s perceived market value to attract not only buyers but also buyers’ agents, who will  be excited to show their client a home that’s a good value and will [...]

Stage your home for buyers

Staging a home, particularly these days, you want to have a great feeling for a buyer to take with them. Go one step further and try to give them something memorable, like a unique use for your space. This can be an effective way to get a buyer to make an offer on your home.

Buying a home in 2011?

Did you know the time it takes to get your loan approved could cost you money? The new due diligence purchase contract for North Carolina is in full effect and time can now cost you money because loan approval is not a contingency in the contract anymore.  The best way to handle your loan is [...]

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