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Building your new home is an exciting and at times overwhelming experience, but for your builder it is very routine, which is why you need to be an active participant in all aspects of the home building process to ensure you end up with “YOUR” dream home. Building your new home cannot be a passive […]

Custom Home Builders are generally small-volume builders and build one-of-a-kind houses on your land. They may offer design/build services or just general contracting services. They tend to build luxury features in homes, such as taller ceiling height and larger doors and room sizes. The homebuyer can make big changes, like adding another garage, a variety of […]

On Monday June 3rd, Wake County approved a 10 % property tax increase.  The new property tax rate will be 72.07 cents per $100 of assessed property value, a 6.63-cent or roughly 10.13 percent increase.  So what does that mean to you? I love taxes! Said no one ever. Paying taxes is like taking a trip to […]

If you’re new to the world of being a landlord, there’s likely a lot of things you have yet to discover. On the surface, purchasing a home or apartment complex can seem like an awesome investment. After all, the cost of the mortgage pales in comparison to potential rental income if you find the right deal. In […]

Open houses in real estate are a highly debated topic both by home owners and also real estate professionals.  In fact, this article is sure to spark some debate between home owners and also real estate professionals. The truth is that some seller’s will insist that having open houses are something that will sell their […]

  In recent years, there’s been a steady rise in the number of multigenerational homes in America. From sharing expenses to sharing chores and everything in between, this lifestyle is proving to be functional and engaging for many Americans. As one of the nation’s leading provider of multigenerational homes, we’ve compiled a list of five key benefits […]

Happy Mother’s Day! What do Mom’s look for when buying a house? Open floor plans, a mud room, and an office so parents can keep tabs on their kids. Traditionally, when people with children have looked to buy a new home, they were more concerned with neighborhood schools, walkability and convenient shopping than with the […]

Buying a model home is a little like buying a car that’s been used solely for test drives. Everybody knows that the dealer will generally discount the price on such a car with very low miles. Builders will often discount the price on a model home, too, although it’s unlikely that the home was ever […]

Should a seller hire their own home inspector? Many homeowners will ask their real estate agent if getting their home inspected before they put it on the market is a good idea As a seller, you know that buyers are going to need to have a home inspection conducted before they agree to purchase the […]

Put your hand up if you can guess where most people start their home search. You win if your answer is “online”—turns out, more than 90% of buyers scroll through hundreds of listings on a mobile device or laptop, clicking only on the ones that grab their attention. So if you’re listing your home for sale, your goal is to make […]