You probably wouldn’t have believed it a year ago, but today may very well be a great time to sell your home!
Prices have gone up substantially for a number of reasons, not the least of which is that more and more people are looking to buy. Couple this with the fact that inventory in the Raleigh market is low, and it becomes a simple supply and demand equation with the result being that homeowners are in the driver’s seat!
We have an online report that will provide a snapshot of your homes value and what surrounding homes have sold for. Simply visit www.LindaCraft.com/marketsnapshot. We believe you’ll be surprised when you read it!
Are Reality Real Estate TV Shows…Real?
We are all guilty of it. We flip channels to our beloved home/garden/DIY network and fantasize about the luxurious, impressive and sometimes international homes we see. These television shows make the home buying/selling process look so seamless, and in under 30 minutes! But real life home transactions do not go as smoothly as we have been led to believe.
Jensen and Company of Park City, UT compiled this wonderful infographic illustrating the “reality behind reality TV shows”.
As you can see, it is important to work with a real estate expert who can help you navigate through the home buying or home selling process in Raleigh. Though it might not go as smoothly as TV, we will strive to make your experience one you will be delighted with!
For expert advice please contact our office at 919.235.0007 or visit our website at www.LindaCraft.com. We look forward to helping you!
Need Answers to Your Raleigh Real Estate Questions?
Are you interested in purchasing a home but do not know where to begin or who to talk to? Are you and your spouse thinking of taking advantage of this market and putting your house on the market and need to know what upgrades are recommended? Or do you just need a final, straight answer on if we are in a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Look no further! We are going to start answering real estate questions for you! Tap into over 150 years of real estate expertise by sending in your general real estate related questions. We will feature one on our blog every week with an answer from one of our real estate experts!
Please email Ashley@lindacraft.com with your real estate inquiries and your question may be spotlighted on our weekly blog!
Please call (919.235.0007) or visit us on the web at www.LindaCraft.com for all of your real estate needs. We are here to help you and your family achieve your dreams!
Earlier this year, the Federal Housing Finance Agency announced that it will extend the federal refinancing initiative, The Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) for another two years. It was supposed to expire at the end of 2013 but will now be available until the end of December 2015. For some Raleigh, Wake Forest, Cary and Surrounding Wake County residents, HARP has been a huge help in keeping their home these past few years. The Raleigh real estate market is bouncing back but there is still need for specialized programs such as HARP.
HARP or Home Affordable Refinance Program was established in April 2009 in response to homeowners wanting to refinance their homes but unfortunately, did not have enough equity due to the down market.
According to the FHFA Press Release from April, HARP is uniquely designed to allow borrowers who owe more than their home is worth the opportunity to refinance their mortgage. Extending the program will continue to provide borrowers opportunities to refinance, give clear guidance to lenders and reduce risk for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and taxpayers.
Who Is Eligible in Wake County?
The borrower must be current on their mortgage payments with no late payments in the last size months and no more than one late payment in the last 12 months.
Here at Linda Craft & Team, we believe in working hard for our clients so they can live/continue to live in their dream home. As a Certified Distressed Property Expert and REALTOR in Wake County, Linda has the expertise necessary to save your credit, relieve the uncertainty and guide you step by step through the process.
If you ever have any questions regarding purchasing a home and the loan process, please do not hesitate to contact us at 919.235.0007. We are here for you!
Homeowners in the Greater Triangle-area who planned on selling before the housing crisis hit are finding that the market has finally shifted in their favor. Increases in prices, low inventory, and historically low interest rates have combined to put sellers in a very advantageous position.
Many homeowners stopped even thinking about selling their home because of the chaos of the last few years. However, the trends in today’s market have put homeowners in the driver’s seat. Once they realize what a great opportunity they have, their entire outlook changes.
Many homeowners were in danger of losing their home to foreclosure as a result of the housing crisis. The shift in the market has been welcome news for them as well. One of the major issues that these distressed homeowners is that they owned more on their mortgage than their home was worth. Because of price increases, that is no longer the case for many of them.
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® is a Triangle-area based, local residential real estate firm whose team mission and focus is raving fan customer service to ensure a smooth sales process. The team is the NHL Carolina Hurricanes Corporate Real Estate Sponsor. More than 6,000 families have trusted Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® with their largest asset, their homes.
Hope Valley is made up of more than 900 homes extending from Chapel Hill Road south between Hope Valley and Garrett roads to Swarthmore Road. It was laid out, by the Mebane & Sharpe Co. of Greensboro, along winding lanes and among rolling hills with a centerpiece golf course designed by Donald Ross.
The streets feature names like Chelsea and Surrey, giving the hint of old England.Hope Valley is a mature neighborhood, with housing stock dating from the 1920’s to the 1960’s. An active neighborhood association features many events such as home walks, open house at the Country Club and a Halloween party. Residents have quick access to the 15-501 shopping corridor, historic Downtown Durham, the American Tobacco Trail, Southpoint mall, I-40 and I-85.
Hope Valley features a broad range of architecture from 1500 square foot ranches to 8000+ square feet estate-style homes. Visit the Hope Valley Neighborhood Association website for more historical information and background on this wondeful community.
I-40 to 751 Exit, North. Neighborhood is west of Hope Valley Road, before Martin Luther King, Junior Boulevard. 15-501 to Martin Luther King Boulevard, south on Old Chapel Hill Road. Neigborhood is to the east of Old Chapel Hill Road.
If so, contact Linda Craft & Team at www.LindaCraft.com or call 919.235.0007 to schedule your personal tour today!
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The Highland Oaks subdivision in Cary, North Carolina, is located off High House Road near the intersection of SW Maynard Road & High House Rd (between Cary Parkway and Maynard Rd). Nicely situated within walking distance to Bond Park and Greenway Trails, Maynard Crossings with restaurants, shops, and more! In addition, Highland Oaks is convenient to RTP and RDU International Airport.
There are approximately 90 Executive-style, single family homes that range in price from the Low $400’s to over $650,000. The neighborhood was developed from 2005 to 2007 by Pulte Homes. Homes in Highland Oaks typically include 4-6 bedrooms, 3-6 full baths, fireplaces, bonus rooms, first floor guest suites, and daylight basements.
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Want the option to build a beautiful custom home? Highland Forest in North Raleigh is the perfect location to buy or build amazing custom homes in a gorgeous private wooded neighborhood. With only thirteen lots and lots from one to three acres, the neighborhood is private and quiet. A lovely landscape of hills and amazing scenic views, Highland Forest is a perfect escape from the everyday hustle and bustle.
Highcroft Village is a development in the heart of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. Located just west of North Carolina Highway 55 in the West Cary area, Highcroft Village is three miles south of Research Triangle Park, 12 miles from Raleigh Durham International Airport, 18 miles from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina State University and 22 miles from Duke University.
The development features the work of the area’s custom builders to create a diverse collection of homes from 2500 to 5000 square feet. Neighborhood Amenities: Highcroft Village is centrally located in a great area for parks. A 16 acre, Town of Cary park, Sears Farm Road Park, is directly adjacent to the neighborhood. The USA National Training Center at Thomas Brooks Park is an easy walk, featuring many regional and national-level baseball activities.
Highcroft Village features a recreational center with a junior Olympic pool, lots of fun features, a bathhouse, pavilions and a toddlers’ playground on-site.
Impact Properties Group has developed a number of neighboring communities including Highcroft, Cameron Pond, Weycroft, Southlakes Greythorne and Madison Place at Carpenter Village.
Highcroft is located near several shopping centers, and within 15 miles drive of Cary Town Centre, the Streets at Southpoint in Durham and Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh.
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