[Special thanks to Gene Williams of DIYDad for the following guest post about DIY (and non-DIY) projects that can add value to your home when you are preparing to sell. If you are thinking about selling your home in the Durham area and you’re curious about what improvements can increase your sales price the most, […]
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You’re Under Contract – Now What? Due Diligence and Earnest Money in North Carolina
What happens after your offer to purchase a home is accepted? The weeks leading up to closing can either be stressful or uneventful; there may be many unexpected things that come up or, if you’re lucky, it may be smooth sailing. Either way, as either a buyer or seller, knowing what to expect during this […]
How to Buy an Older Home (and Know What You’re Getting)
Are you thinking of buying an older home? Maybe you love the idea of living in a home that’s stood through years of local history, or you love the unique architectural features and building materials that come with a lot of older construction. Whatever it is about old homes that you love (and there are […]
Five Reasons to Buy an Older Home
There is something unique about older homes that many home buyers just can’t resist. Everyone has different things that appeal to them of course, and for many people a brand new house built just for them might be ideal, but if you’ve been thinking about buying an older home these reasons might sound familiar. For […]
Should I Buy or Build? Five Questions to Help You Decide
Deciding whether to build a new house or buy an existing house is one of the first questions to answer when you first start thinking about a new home. Ultimately your decision will depend on what you value most in a home as there are benefits and drawbacks to each approach. To help you think through […]