Email scams are as old as, well, email, but as the years go by, these scams have become more and more sophisticated. Recently, several home buyers have fallen victim to specially targeted email scams that attempt to rob them of their closing costs — sometimes up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. These types of […]
The property tax bill for your home is out – you should have received it already, or you will any day now. But why do we say DON’T pay it? Well, it’s just a gentle reminder and an opportunity to hit the highlights on your property taxes. Do you Escrow? These days, most people escrow […]
Let’s say you have your heart set on buying a home in a community with a swimming pool, a clubhouse, and maybe even a playground or trails. Having access to these amenities often means living in a community with a homeowners association, or HOA. Generally, an HOA is responsible for keeping the neighborhood looking beautiful […]
A quick Google search is all it takes to discover hundreds of new recipes, do-it-yourself projects, and tips about how to stage your home. With so much information available online, especially about the home selling process, many homeowners start to wonder whether it’s faster and more cost-efficient to sell their own homes rather than hiring […]
WHAT’S AN ESCALATOR CLAUSE?? It’s not a way to make sure you get the next ride up! With a red-hot real estate market, multiple offers, calls for “submit your highest and best offer”, and an influx of Buyers moving to the Triangle from other markets, one tactic some […]
To DIY or not to DIY? That’s the question on many homeowners’ minds when there’s a repair or home improvement project on their to-do lists. The good news is that you can do plenty of things on your own. But for other projects, you’re better off hiring a licensed contractor, plumber, or electrician to do […]
You’ve just bought a new home, and Fluffy and Fido are starting to worry about all the moving boxes going into the truck outside. Pets can easily become stressed during a move, which might cause them to lose their fur, become aggressive, or even run away. Luckily, there are a few things that you can […]
Our market is GREAT for Sellers – it has NEVER been better, and I can’t imagine how it could BE any better: *Prices are at an all-time high * The time it takes to sell is at an all-time low. That means more money faster for anyone who would like to sell their home. The […]
