Image courtesy of ucps.k12.nc.us It’s a perfect time to buy a luxury home. There is an abundance of properties to choose from, and you can find wonderful deals at discounted prices. Before you start viewing properties, however, your REALTOR® will want to see a pre-approval letter from your lender that verifies you are financially qualified […]
Luxury home sales are on the rise. According to a recent survey from the Luxury Institute and the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, high-end home buyers are taking advantage of this year’s real estate bargains and low interest rates by trading up to more valuable properties. The survey reports that one in four Americans, with […]
Everyone dreams of their own little piece of paradise, but that dream can look very different for each person. Before you buy a home on the water, it’s important to know what is your own unique lifestyle. Whether you love to boat, fish or simply enjoy nature, a waterfront home is about pursuing your passions. […]
Gentle breezes, sparkling blue water, dazzling white sand and a tall cool drink on a hot day – these images could be describing a leisurely afternoon on the veranda of your own waterfront home. In our area, the outside is just as important as the inside of a home. With the ever-increasing popularity of outdoor […]
Buying or selling a high-end home is a little different than most other real estate transactions. Multi-million dollar properties are sold and purchased through REALTORS® whose specific expertise is in luxury real estate. Their marketing strategies are targeted to a smaller network of buyers who are interested in this type of real estate and are […]
Experienced REALTORS® know that a vacant house is more difficult to sell than a beautifully staged home. An empty house can seem stark and uninviting to prospective buyers, which can make them want to rush through a showing. Minor flaws are normal in any house, but they tend to stand out in a vacant one […]
When does a house qualify as a "luxury home"? Some may think that it is a matter of the size and cost of the home. While “luxury homes” are usually valued well above $1,000,000 and fall within the top 10% of any area, most luxury real estate specialists will say that it is more about […]
As spring turns to summer, homeowners begin to prep their air conditioners to face the coming heat. Unlike other parts of the country, in our climate, utility costs increase when outside temperatures rise. To reduce those costs, you want to keep as much heat out of your home as possible. The biggest heat absorbing surface […]
According to the latest Vacation Lodging Demand Index report conducted by LeisureLInk (a national management company that tracks vacation trends), vacation homes are becoming more popular than ever before. Last year, the demand for vacation home rentals rose an average of 22% for coastal properties. These days, more families are looking for that “home […]
If you are waiting until the real estate market has finally touched bottom before you buy a home, just know that even the most successful real estate investors say that it’s really impossible to accurately time the market. However, there are a few indicators that seasoned investors use to decide whether a property is a […]
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