Below are a few items to consider as you start your Raleigh area home buying search. The knowledge you gain here can save headaches down the road! If you have questions, as always, feel free to contact us.
When buying a new home there are always lots of “to-do’s” that tend to be forgotten. Here we’ve compiled a list of those often overlooked home buying items and created a time-line. Click here for your home buying check-list.
Even if you’ve previously bought a home, the standard sales contract often varies from state to state. We’ve highlighted the key elements everyone should be aware of in the North Carolina Home Buying Sales Contract. Click here for the breakdown of the Sales Contract.
The fees that go along with home buying can be daunting. When caught off-guard it’s understandable if it leaves a bad taste in the mouth of the home buyer. Here we’ve compiled the common fees associated with the financing of a home purchase (most of them are irrelevant if paying cash of course!). Check out details concerning financing your home purchase and the home loan process.
It’s always helpful to know in advance how much should be set aside when searching for a new home! The purpose of the home buyer costs outlined here are both to protect your investment and cover your annual taxes.
A home inspection will ALWAYS be recommended for our Raleigh area home buyers - even for those clients purchasing new home construction. The results of a home inspection can save the buyer thousands of dollars down the road, and it can help give a clear picture of what you’re getting into before purchasing a home. Click here for our quick overview of what you should know about home inspections.
Confused about PITI, caps, origination fees or abstract of title? We love to share knowledge and we can certainly help clarify real estate industry words for you! Here we’ve collaborated a list of common North Carolina real estate terms.