The holidays are upon us and Raleigh Magazine has listed some of the fantastic things to do around the area. What are your favorite holiday traditions and things to do around town? 11/172022 Turkey Ball Without feather ado… putting the spirit of giving in the season, your $45 ticket lets you have a ball (!) while sponsoring […]
Should I Sell or Rent my home?
Leaving your current house and moving to another one gives you a few options. While most homeowners choose to sell outright, many opt to keep their old home and rent it out. It may be that there’s a strong rental market in your area, or you may have a hard time selling the house at […]
The Cost of Waiting…..
The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down Keeping Current Matters Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here’s some information that can help you make an informed decision when you set your homebuying […]
North Carolina Beaches
One of my favorite things that I like to tell new people moving to the Raleigh area is that we are two hours to the beach and 3 hours to the mountains. You have the best of both worlds. So whether you like the cold crisp mountain air or the salty breeze of the ocean […]
Three Things Buyers Can Do
Keeping Current Matters It’s clear the 2022 housing market has been defined by rising mortgage rates. With rates on the rise, it’s also become more costly to purchase a home. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR): “Compared to one year ago, the monthly mortgage payment rose to $1,944 from $1,265, an increase of […]
What Would a Recession Mean for the Housing Market?
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 […]
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 […]