Why Do You Do It? When you hear the words “due diligence,” you think of a big thick law book. It is a legal term and one that you should be familiar with when buying or selling a home. This article discusses the idea of due diligence in real estate and how it applies...
A Pandemic Trend That Benefits the Southern States It may not be hard to understand why people are moving to the Sunbelt. The name pretty much sums up the appeal of moving to the South — lovely weather, plenty of suns, limited snow accumulation. Now, factor in a...
Understanding the Monthly Fees A property management company is a support system that helps with the day-to-day tasks of owning and renting a property. They are highly trained individuals with the skillset and ability to handle all of the issues that arise when...
Raleigh Real Estate Market Trends for 2021 Hold onto your seatbelts because 2021 is about to be another fantastic seller’s market. This year is expected to be a post-pandemic rebound with job market recovery, steady mortgage rates, and an ever-tight supply of homes on...
A Selling Checklist No matter the number of homes you have sold over the years, there is always some level of stress when preparing a property for the housing market. After all, selling a home is an enormous financial responsibility and requires copious amounts of...
Understanding Real Estate Agent Fees and Who Pays Them It’s always prudent to hire a real estate agent to assist you with the sale or purchase of a home. Realtors know their local markets well, and the experienced ones are savvy negotiators. In exchange for their...
Costs to Expect When Selling Your Home Many homeowners are unaware of the numerous costs involved in selling a home. Some upfront expenses are required while others are negotiable. That’s why it’s best to do your homework before listing your home and to make sure you...
Selling Your Home Like a Pro Thinking of selling your home while the market is hot? These five cheap and easy to do upgrades will have your home ready for the market in no time. Update #1: Light Fixtures Dented, faded, gold plated…light fixtures come in all...
Clean and Paint: A Two-Step Plan There are a ton of blogs out there about the best way to stage and renovate your home for a quick sale. In fact, at Oak City Properties, we have written our fair share of them— from updating fixtures to replacing key items in the...
Avoiding These Missteps Can Save You Thousands Most people dread selling their homes because it’s a time-consuming and emotional process. We all learn from our mistakes. Those who repeat those mistakes or go into a real estate transaction blindly end up leaving a lot...
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