Triangle Area Real Estate News & Information - Moving

What are the True Reasons You're Thinking About Moving Now?

Primary motivations for buying or selling a home, are infrequently related to mortgage rates, however, so much news reporting on rates can cloud decision-making around moving. If you're contemplating putting your house on the market in the Research Triangle Park area, it's likely due to a change unrelated to the FED. Mortgage rates are a factor that plays a pivotal role in your decision-making process, but they should not overshadow the primary reasons that prompted you to consider a move in the first place.

We cannot ignore that higher mortgage rates impact affordability, leading some homeowners to postpone selling, because they are nervous about securing a new home and borrowing at a higher rate. But there are other lifestyle changes and needs…

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Pro Tips for Choosing the Right Moving Company

Moving signals a time of great change. The process can be exciting and daunting as we let go of things, literally and metaphorically. It can be stressful in the best of circumstances whether you hire a mover or not, so if you have made to hire a mover, you should not skip the step of vetting your mover. Finding a reliable and trustworthy service and exercising caution in packing, is worth much more than your belongings, it is your peace of mind. Here are some resources to help you find great movers, why you should exercise great caution in choosing them, and resources in the event you have fallen victim to a moving scam in the Triangle.

How Common are Moving Scams?

Moving scams are unfortunately more prevalent than one might think. According to…

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Is This Spring The Right Time for a Move?

Prices are rising, homes continue to appreciate, sellers are getting above asking price, homes are closing in record time, How many of these phrases have you heard or seen on social media regarding the 2022 housing market? We are a bit of a broken record the past two years, but it remains a sellers market, and if you haven’t sold your home, but have been thinking about it, or planning, we want to discuss whether this spring is the right time for a move.

Let's start by considering inventory. According to NAR, in February, the average home sold got 4.8 offers. We are seeing multiple offer situations in The Triangle and well-priced homes are selling very very quickly. Buyers are making considerations like waiving contingencies, putting in offers over…

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New Years Rituals For Good Luck and Prosperity (in Real Estate)

Are you superstitious? Do you abide by rituals or are you more likely to review your progress and start different practices based on seasonal recommendations, in the New Year? In the South and in the United States, there are so many superstitions and rituals around all things, including the New Year and moving. If you prepared black-eyed peas and greens, you know what we are talking about! There are other really fun traditions and superstitions for real estate based on Native American practices, pagan traditions borrowed from Europe, and Eastern religions. Here are some of the traditions, superstitions, and rituals related to real estate we've encountered throughout the years.

Ringing a Bell

Ring a bell in your new home to summon good fortune,…

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The Top States Americans Moved to Last Year

OK, we'll admit it; we are biased as this is where we live, work and play. North Carolina was ranked # 3 for inbound states. The Research Triangle Area has so much to offer, world class medical facilities, a rich, vibrant arts and restaurant culture, booming economy, easy access to a major airport (RDU) as well as the mountains and ocean. Best of all home prices while rising are still a bargain when compared to major metropolitan areas along the east coast.

Some Highlights:

• Americans are on the move, and the most recent Atlas Van Lines Migration Patterns Survey tracked the 2019 traffic flow from state-to-state.
• Idaho held on to the top spot of &high inbound states for the second time since 2017, followed by Washington State.
• New York…

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