Single-Family Homes Still Have Plenty of Appeal, According to New Survey

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Many people who are deciding whether or not to buy a home in Clayton, NC are wondering if single-family homes still appeal when compared to condos and multi-family homes. Well, according a survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders the single-family home is still king. What Home Buyers (still) Want is a Single-Family Home The … [Read more...]

Making an Offer on a Home: The Basics

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There’s nothing more exciting than deciding to make an offer on the house you want to buy. However, there’s more to it than just offering the seller a price and then shaking hands. Making the offer is an entire process, and a very important one at that. When you decide to make an offer, you need to make it in writing. An oral offer is not legally … [Read more...]

Clean-Energy Jobs #1 in North Carolina

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Employment opportunities abound and if you’re considering relocating to the NC Triangle area for work, you should know that North Carolina ranks number one in the country for clean-energy jobs. According to the Washington, D.C.- based Environmental Entrepreneurs, the Tarheel State took the top spot for clean-energy and clean-transportation jobs in the … [Read more...]

Tips for the First-Time Homebuyer: Choosing the Perfect Home for You

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Now is a great time to buy a home in Clayton, NC. With years of stagnant home prices, thousands of foreclosures, and the lagging economy, the housing market making a comeback in full force. Here are a few tips to buying a home in 2013. Buy Soon: With mortgage rates set to rise in 2013, the window for making a cheap purchase is steadily closing. Also, … [Read more...]

Home Values Trending Upward in North Carolina Real Estate Market

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Data shows that throughout 2012, NC Triangle real estate values increased. According to Lender Processing Services in Jacksonville, FA, during the first 11 months of the year, the average price of homes in North Carolina went up 2.4 percent. The mortgage analytic s firm stated that as of November 30, 2012, the average home price in North Carolina was … [Read more...]