Once you’ve found the perfect home and secured the loan, all that’s left to do is start chipping away at those mortgage payments…right? In actuality, there are a handful of other, often-overlooked expenses that come with buying a home, but as long as you know what you’re getting into, they’re plenty manageable. Take a look […]
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The Myth of Monthly Sales Reports
Sometime around the middle of each month, you’ll see news stories about the ups and downs of the real estate market. A good month can sound amazing, and any slip from the mountaintop might sounds like calamity. Toss in the need for a catchy headline – and the actual merits of the current market might […]
Spring into the Selling Season with These Pro Cleaning Tips
In just a few short days, we’ll turn the corner into warmer weather. There’ll be no more cold mornings, flowers will bloom, trees will grow, birds will sing, and it will officially be spring. Okay, maybe the changing of seasons doesn’t work quite so suddenly, but spring does mark the beginning of a notoriously busy […]
Searching for a Smaller Home? Here are the Top Tips for Downsizing
Downsizing can be a great choice for homeowners looking to make a financial or lifestyle change. After all, a smaller amount of space means less money on utility bills and less stress from clutter. Are you a recent empty-nester? Moving for financial reasons? Or maybe you’ve watched a few episodes of Tidying Up with Marie […]
Make Buyers Fall in Love with Your Home with These Easy Staging Tips
Love is in the air! We’re not talking about Valentine’s Day — we mean all of the buyers falling in love with your home thanks to these easy staging tips. From simple DIY projects to decor and decluttering pointers, these effortless staging tips will wow the next buyers that step through your front door. Clean, […]
Can I afford to buy a house in the Triangle?
Can I afford to buy a house in the Triangle? The short answer is YES! Recently, Redfin produced an article worrying about middle class housing affordability. It seems like “affordability” will be the buzzword for the national housing media this year. In the Redfin article, they went so far as to say, “Homeownership is increasingly out of […]
The Pros & Cons of a Buyer’s Letter: Standing Out in a Busy Market
Imagine, after weeks of searching, that you’ve finally found your dream home. It’s in the perfect location with the right features and exactly the amount of space you need. But after requesting more information, your agent informs you that there are already several offers made on the house. How do you stand out in a […]
We’ve hit a wall…
The cover story of this week’s Triangle Business Journal is “The Big Squeeze: Home Prices change Triangle Housing Dynamics”. The article featured Christen & Brian Ware – they’re customers of our Greyson Sargent. The article’s first “real estate expert” quote from came me (Bo Bromhal): “We’ve basically hit a wall of sales” That might sound […]
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HOW’S THE MARKET?
It’s the question everybody asks, because everyone wants to know! Whether you’re just wondering about the ongoing value of your home, or you’re thinking about buying a home soon, “How’s the Market?” is your #1 question. First Things First We spend a lot of time not just helping clients buy and sell homes, but studying […]