Your personal home-buying schedule doesn’t have to correspond with the real estate market! In fact, buying during the “off season” can yield tremendous advantages. The “off season” differs depending on your specific location, but always refers to the period of time during a calendar year when both inventory and competition are low. Usually, this corresponds […]
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[VIDEO] – Stress-free Raleigh Home Purchase Tips
Welcome back to the Capital City Real Estate Group video blog! I’m Marc Iafrate, Broker/Owner of the Capital City Real Estate Group, Inc. powered by eXp Realty here in Raleigh. Today we are going to discuss some home purchase tips to help make your Raleigh home purchase stress-free. And remember, you can always rely on […]
Raleigh Home Buying Terminology: A Cheat Sheet
Buying a Raleigh home shouldn’t be rocket science. You find the perfect home, make an offer to the seller, pay a couple of fees, and bam! You just bought a home. However, buying a home actually has a lot of moving parts which include a number of funny real estate terms you’ve probably never heard […]
Home Buying 101: The Service Providers You Need for Your Raleigh Home Purchase
How to Make a Wants Vs. Needs List for Your Raleigh Home Search
It’s spring, which means home buying season has officially arrived! If you’re on the hunt for a new home, chances are you’ve already thought about the features you’d like to have. However, one important part of searching for Raleigh homes is making a distinction between your needs and your wants. Needs are amenities or features […]
What’s Your Style? 5 Popular Raleigh NC Architectural Styles to Consider for Your Dream Home
Dream homes around the country have one thing in common: amazing architecture. From Greek Revival to Modern, we’re breaking down the most popular architectural styles in America to help you discover your own Raleigh NC area dream home. 1. Greek Revival Homes Popular during the 1820s, ’30s, and ’40s, Greek Revival takes inspiration from the […]
6 Reasons Why Owning a Raleigh Home is Awesome
From personalizing your living spaces to turning a profit when you sell, there are dozens of reasons why first-time Raleigh home buyers can’t wait to find a home and make it their own. Though there are plenty of benefits of owning a home, here are the six benefits that stand out from the rest. 1. […]
14 Conveniences You Don’t Want to Forget in Your Raleigh Home Search
You have it all planned out. You know exactly which shopping centers and conveniences you want to live near in the area, you know which amenities you need within a few miles of your Raleigh community, and you have a general idea of where your workplace, grocery store, and soon-to-be-favorite hangouts are located. When it […]
5 Signs Your Selling Agent Is Wrong for You
A world of difference lies between a good selling agent and a bad selling agent. Unfortunately, for first-time home sellers, determining the difference can be difficult. You might have to interview several real estate agents before you find someone who works for you, so be sure you’re asking the right questions before you start. No […]