Being prepared before you start the search (Part 1) 
 






















    

 
   You may have heard that Raleigh, NC now ranks #3 according to   Zillow's 2022 Hottest Housing Markets Article  , but what does this mean for you if yo

SETTING EXPECTATIONS: BUYING A HOME IN 2022 (PART 1)

This is not a market to dip your toes in, you have to dive in head first. I recommend you meet with an agent in person, have a zoom call, phone call, anything to cover these details before you start house shopping. It can be frustrating to start looking without being properly prepared in a hot real estate market. To help prospective buyers, I keep a running spreadsheet of offers received versus accepted on every listing so I can share what to expect.

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   Happy New Year!   For me, because I overly decorate for Christmas, I look forward to the blank slate of taking it all down and deciding what to bring back versus keep in the attic. For many people, this is a time of deciding if next

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

For me, because I overly decorate for Christmas, I look forward to the blank slate of taking it all down and deciding what to bring back versus keep in the attic. For many people, this is a time of deciding if next year is the year to make a move. Larger space, more storage, smaller home and less to clean, or the realization of how much profit can be made to get you into that next home. After many year-end meetings, reading articles on mortgage rates, working with our local lender, Justin Burris from Fairway mortgage Company, here is a brief scoop of what to expect in 2022:

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