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Posted on 01/28/2020

Image by Steve Heap from Shutterstock If you love vacationing at the same place every year you may consider investing in a timeshare property. This can often help control vacation costs and planning time. However, owning a timeshare home may not be not the right choice for everyone. It is important to understand that a timeshare is not...

Vacation Home

Buying A Vacation Home

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Posted on 01/21/2020

What Influences Your Buying Timeline?

Photo by Doubletree Studio via Shutterstock Interest rates rise in correlation to inflation and other economic activity. When that happens, it can increase housing costs. But the question is, should it prompt you to buy sooner than you’re ready? The Right Time Is Now In real estate, the right time is always now for someone. Is it the...

Mortgage

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Posted on 01/16/2020

Video Tour: 2109 University Drive, Durham, NC 27707

This Larger Than It Looks FOREST HILLS 4 Bedroom Home Offers TIMELESS, FINISH CHOICES Enhanced By An INTUITIVE FLOORPLAN. A Pro-Grade Kitchen With An Island The Size of Bermuda Opens To A Sunny Family Room & Stone Fireplace, A Wall of Bookcases & 10' Ceilings, A Study Offers More Built-ins & A Dining Room To Easily Seat 8...

Posted on 01/14/2020

House-Hunting for Extended-Family Households

Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Multi-generational homes have grown in popularity as the benefits of communal living become more recognized and celebrated. If you are searching for a home to share with both your children and parents, there are many options open to you. Single-family home with apartment: Some single-family homes have been built or renovated to include...

Posted on 01/07/2020

What Do You Do with a Low Appraisal

Photo by Light And Dark Studio via Shutterstock In a seller’s market, comparable sales and competition can drive up a home’s price. This is especially true in a seller’s market where offers from multiple buyers try to outbid each other. And, while this sounds like a fantastic deal for the seller, a low appraisal can kill the deal....

Posted on 12/31/2019

How Much to Save Before Buying a Home

Buying a home is a big financial endeavor that takes planning and saving. Aside from a down payment, hopeful homeowners will also need to save for closing costs and moving expenses. When it comes to the down payment amount you’ll need to save, many of us have often heard 20%, the magic number. However, there are a number of...

Buying A Home

Down Payment

Posted on 12/24/2019

How to Hang Something Heavy

Support a large wall hanging with a French cleat. Here's how to make...

This Old House

Posted on 12/17/2019

What Does It Take to Engage a Property Buyer?

How a home seller engages buyers is key. If a seller allocates the necessary time and resources to connect with buyers, he or she can boost the likelihood of enjoying a successful property selling experience. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you engage buyers and speed up the house selling journey. 1. Create an Effective...

Selling Your Home

Tips On Selling

Posted on 01/24/2020

Video Tour - 2532 Ross Road, Durham, NC 27703

Located "At The Corner Of Adorable Avenue & Affordable Way!" Delightful Bungalow with Curb Appeal Plus! Newer 30 Year Roof, Fresh Interior Paint, Updated Deck, New Gas Range, Flooring That Sparkles & Glistens, & All Just Moments & Minutes to Truly Terrific Shopping & Dining At Brier Creek & Downtown Durham. An EZ Commute To Duke! 1940's Home with Extremely Recent Updates, Improvements & Repairs & Some Very Cool Original Features, Too! Nice Size Yard & A Front Porch That Says "WELCOME...

Posted on 01/24/2020

2532 Ross Road, Durham, NC 27703 is now new to the market!

Located "At The Corner Of Adorable Avenue & Affordable Way!" Delightful Bungalow with Curb Appeal Plus! Newer 30 Year Roof, Fresh Interior Paint, Updated Deck, New Gas Range, Flooring That Sparkles & Glistens, & All Just Moments & Minutes to Truly Terrific Shopping & Dining At Brier Creek & Downtown Durham. An EZ Commute To Duke! 1940's Home with Extremely Recent Updates, Improvements & Repairs & Some Very Cool Original Features, Too! Nice Size Yard & A Front Porch That Says "WELCOME...

Posted on 01/18/2020

Video Tour - 2109 University Drive, Durham, NC 27707

This Larger Than It Looks FOREST HILLS 4 Bedroom Home Offers TIMELESS, FINISH CHOICES Enhanced By An INTUITIVE FLOORPLAN. A Pro-Grade Kitchen With An Island The Size of Bermuda Opens To A Sunny Family Room & Stone Fireplace, A Wall of Bookcases & 10' Ceilings, A Study Offers More Built-ins & A Dining Room To Easily Seat 8 Guests. The 1st Floor Owner's Bed Features A "To Die For" Marble Bath. Upstairs A Huge Loft For Casual Relaxing Leads To A 2nd En-Suite Bedroom. A Private Fence Encloses A Custom...

Posted on 01/10/2020

2109 University Drive, Durham, NC 27707 is now new to the market!

Jaw Dropping, Heart Stopping, Show Stopping! The MAGIC Of GAS LANTERNS On A MOUNTAIN STONE FACADE. This Generously Sized FOREST HILLS New Build Fills A Niche For An IN-TOWN LUXURY EXECUTIVE HOME. Curated TIMELESS, FINISH CHOICES Enhance An INTUITIVE FLOORPLAN. This Will Be A SPECTACULAR Home To Grow Up In &/or Grow Old In! Enjoy: A PRO GRADE KITCHEN Opening Onto A Sunny FAMILY ROOM & FIREPLACE. 1st Floor BEDROOM & MARBLE BATH, HUGE LOFT, STUDY, 2 Laundry Rooms! STORAGE, BUILT-INS, Fire-Pit Patio,...