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Insights into the Raleigh Mortgage and Housing Market for Fall 2023

The vibrant city of Raleigh and all cities around North Carolina are prepping to witness seasonal shifts not just in its climate, but in its real estate and mortgage sectors too. This fall, there are significant insights that potential homebuyers…

Understanding Home Prices and Raleigh Mortgage Rates: Key Questions to Consider

Gathering reliable information about the housing market is essential if you’re looking for a home. With various sources providing insights on home prices and Raleigh mortgage rates, it can be challenging to separate facts from speculation. Let’s analyze the data…

Marry the House, Date the Rate – A Smart Raleigh Homebuying Strategy

An intriguing cliche in the real estate world has become a powerful strategy known as “marry the house, date the rate.” But what does it mean, and is it an excellent approach to consider when buying a home in Raleigh,…

Home Affordability: Understanding the Factors that Affect it

As we navigate the real estate market, home affordability is a significant concern for many individuals and families. In recent years, the headlines have caused alarm, leading to a misunderstanding of the actual situation. Additionally, the associated articles often fall…

Using the 4 stages of homebuyer demand to your Benefit

We are living in an unprecedented time, where the real estate market is experiencing shifts in sentiment among homebuyers and homeowners caused by an information crisis about housing. As a matter of fact, there is an immense demand for housing…

Things to Know and Consider when Buying a Home (Martini Buyer Guide | Winter 2022)

If you are a first-time homebuyer or a repeat homebuyer, there are many things one needs to know and consider when buying a home.  Certified Mortgage Advisor Kevin Martini and Senior Mortgage Strategist Logan Martini curated the Winter 2022 Martini Buyer Guide to simply explain the current real…

What is an appraisal and how do you read it? 

Comparables (a.k.a. comps), adjustments, appraiser’s estimate of value – OH MY! What is an appraisal? The Uniform Residential Apprisal Report often referred to as an appraisal provides an estimate of your home’s value. It provides a professional appraiser’s opinion of…

And the winner is, homeownership!

Some people are questioning if they should buy a home this year or if they should wait because of their perception of the current Raleigh real estate market.  Homeownership does not just provide one with a roof, it is a…

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