Making an Offer on a Home: The Basics

Tina Barletta

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...]

Changes to Clayton’s Tap Water Still in Effect

Tina Barletta

Once each year the federal government requires local and municipal water companies to alter their treatment methods. Starting March 1, 2013 the City of Clayton is using only chlorine as part of the water treatment process. This routine process ensures removal of bacteria living in our water supply that have become resistant to the ammonia in the usual … [Read more...]

Home Values Trending Upward in North Carolina Real Estate Market

Tina Barletta

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...]

Creative Ways To Sell Your Home in Clayton This Year

Tina Barletta

For those wanting to sell a home in Clayton NC now is the time to be getting your home ready for the sale. Here are some tips to help you get the best price for your home. Curb Appeal: Have a friend (preferably one who has never seen it) look over your home. How your home is perceived as a potential buyer pulls up is critical. Get spot painting … [Read more...]

The Best Way to Start a Home Remodel Project is Planning

Tina Barletta

You're a home owner or potential homeowner and want to remodel an existing home. But for some reason, you're stuck. Many people are inundated with ideas from friends, family members, magazines, websites, and TV shows. Instead of focusing on what everyone else wants, step back and think about what you really want. Then consider the following tips as you plan … [Read more...]