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Raleigh Real Estate Report
The Triangle Multiple Listing Services in a press release on Monday released information on homes that were bought and sold in the Triangle area. Total home sales in the four counties for January decreased 2% from January 2010. The total … Continue reading
Wake County Schools honored as top magnet schools in the nation by the Magnet Schools of America
Wake County Schools honored as top magnet schools in the nation by the Magnet Schools of America – Families can apply NOW – lottery is only open until March 4! This is good news not only for our kids but … Continue reading
Raleigh NC Floodplains: Should You Purchase Flood Insurance for your Raleigh Home?
How can I find out if my Raleigh, NC home is in a floodplain? I’m glad you asked (the following information is helpful to home buyers too)! Floods are frequently occurring natural disasters that can have the greatest economic impact … Continue reading
What are the benefits of Mortgage Escrows? Many NC Homeowners have questions.
What are the benefits of Mortgage Escrows? Many NC Homeowners have questions. Most lenders setup escrow accounts for their borrowers that pay for the home’s property taxes, home insurance, and other items like flood insurance and private mortgage insurance (PMI). … Continue reading
4 Easy Steps to Figure Out How Much Home You Can Afford
How much Home Can You Afford to Buy? Here’s the easy way to find out the price you can afford to pay for your next home. There are 4 easy steps to calculating the ratios that a mortgage lender or … Continue reading
What are the differences between a townhome and a condo in Raleigh, NC? How do these differ from a single family detached home? Over the years alternative forms of home ownership have been developed from the simple single family detached … Continue reading
Have you outgrown your Raleigh, NC home? Should I Remodel or Move?
Have you outgrown your Raleigh, NC home! I hear the market is not too good for sellers, should I Remodel or Move? Since you purchased your home, maybe you have been blessed with a child or two? Or maybe you … Continue reading
Are you considering relocating and purchasing Raleigh real estate?
Relocating to the Raleigh Area? The greater Raleigh area is a wonderful place to live, go to school, work or retire. Raleigh, Cary and even Durham often are at the top of the best places listings. As an example, Money … Continue reading