By Keeping Current Matters Some Highlights If you’re wondering what a potential recession could mean for the housing market, here’s what history tells us. In four of the last six recessions, home prices actually appreciated, only falling during the early 90s and the housing crash in 2008. Mortgage rates, though, declined during each of the previous recessions. If you have questions about the housing market […]
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Why Experts Say the Housing Market Won’t Crash
[INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights Many people remember the housing crash in 2008, but experts say today’s market is fundamentally different in many ways. First, there isn’t an oversupply of homes for sale today. Plus, lending standards are much tighter, and homeowners have record levels of equity. That means signs say there won’t be a wave of foreclosures like the last time. If you have questions […]
Experts Increase 2022 Home Price Projections
Sourced from KCM If you’re wondering if home prices are going to come down due to the cooldown in the housing market or a potential recession, here’s what you need to know. Not only are experts forecasting home prices will continue to appreciate nationwide this year, but most of them also actually increased their projections for home price appreciation from […]
5 Tips to Feeling Connected in Your New Community
Welcome y’all! You’ve made the leap and moved to one of our beautiful NC cities! Whether you are renting or have already purchased a home, getting acclimated to your new community is the next step towards feeling settled and content. This is a process; it doesn’t happen overnight and can feel very overwhelming. As a […]
Neighborhood Spotlight : Tryon
In northernmost Wake Forest, just shy of the Youngsville border, a young and vibrant community – Tryon Wake Forest. Tryon consists of 3 separate sections: Tryon West, The Greens at Tryon, and Carraway Gardens. Tryon has been built in its entirety by two national builders: Lennar and Taylor Morrison. Carraway Gardens, the section within the […]
Neighborhood Spotlight : Chandlers Ridge
Right in the heart of downtown Rolesville, North Carolina are the cottage homes of Chandlers Ridge. Being in the heart of downtown Rolesville, you have access to a variety of amenities. The nearby activities and necessities are- Walking – Nature Trails Pavilion Natural Pond Open Spaces 1 mile – Granite Falls Swim & Athletic Club […]
Meet Carrie Richardson
Carrie & her family! Carrie Richardson is a broker with Property Specific Realty. She moved to Raleigh from Myrtle Beach, SC in 1995 to attend Meredith College. She and her husband live in Wake Forest with their 12 year old daughter and rescue Labrador. Carrie enjoys home improvement projects which really comes in handy when […]
January 2022: State of the Market
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Raleigh Housing Market Predictions 2022
Chris and I spend a lot of time analyzing data for the Raleigh metro area. He’s hyper focused on Investors and I am here for the Buyers, Sellers and Renters. Grow your knowledge: Raleigh Housing Market Predictions Raleigh is situated in a perfect spot. Demand and momentum is kept up by Millennials, Retirees, Entrepreneurs and […]