amy shair: Tips When Rates are High - 10/06/22 10:15 AM
Tips for buying a home when rates are over 5%.Tips When Rates are High – While mortgage interest rates are higher than they were a few years ago, they are still historically low. Between 1971 and 2020, average rates on a 30-yr mortgage were close to 8%. Higher rates are generally associated with periods of economic growth, lower unemployment, and wage growth. It may cost you more to purchase a home right now than a year ago, but it is still a good time to purchase.
Look beyond the 30-yr fixed rate mortgage.There are a variety of mortgage loans available, which can be … (3 comments)

amy shair: 127 Cypress Hill Lane Holly Springs NC Home for Sale - 08/01/22 06:23 AM
Updated end-unit townhome in desirable Holly Springs community near Hwy 55 & 540. Hardwood floors and high ceilings on the main level Stone fireplace with mantle Screened porch and paver patio with wooded view. Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, tile backsplash, and walk-in pantry. 1st-floor owner's bedroom with high ceiling, custom trim work, 2 closets, and updated bath with tile shower and heated floor. Upstairs has 2 bedrooms, loft/office, and full bathroom. Garage with shelving and folding workbench. See more here: https://www.cribflyer.com/127-cypress-hill-lane
Want to tour this great home for sale in Holly Springs, NC? Call or text Amy at (919) 818-5001 or Contact … (6 comments)

amy shair: Using Equity Out Of Your Current Home To Buy A New Home - 07/21/21 07:20 AM
Buying a new home before selling your current home is a real possibility in 2021. As the real estate market has heated up, deposits are increasing, so to buy a home in the Triangle area will require you to have a higher amount of cash upfront when you make your offer instead of most of your down payment being paid at closing. Buyers are basically paying most of their down payment to the seller as a non-refundable deposit at the time the offer is accepted.
Get an equity line on your current home
If your down payment is mostly the equity in your … (0 comments)

amy shair: Home Improvement Tips For The Best ROI - 11/10/20 01:54 PM
Are you ready to do some upgrades to your home? Homeowners can make a substantial profit from various home updates, but which home improvements will buyers appreciate the most when it comes time to sell your home?
Here are five home improvement tips you can use to make your home have the highest potential return on investment (ROI):
Interior paint/wallpaper removal
Buyers feel it is an enormous hassle to have to repaint or remove unwanted wallpaper. Get a head start on making your home move-in-ready by ditching any distracting or outdated wallpaper and older color wall paint by giving your home a … (4 comments)

amy shair: Amy Shair’s Triangle Golf Course Guide - 05/19/20 08:34 AM
If you are thinking about moving to the Raleigh-Durham Triangle area to have many great golf options, you are coming to the right place.Triangle Golf Course Guide – Golf course real estate in the Triangle is affordable and there are many options. Condominiums, townhomes, and single-family detached houses are all available. There are public, semi-private, and private golf courses throughout the area. Whether your budget is $200,000 or $2,000,000, you can live in or near a golf course community or buy a home that has a direct view of the course from your home that you enjoy every day. The Triangle … (1 comments)

amy shair: Real Estate Forecast 2020 – Raleigh/Durham Area - 01/15/20 08:13 AM
Raleigh/Durham Area Real Estate Forecast 2020 – As in recent years, the Triangle real estate market is expected to prosper in 2020. Local and national indicators show that 2020 will be a strong year in the Raleigh/ Durham/ Chapel Hill area. The local economy is expected to bring more jobs and continue our low unemployment rate. Rents are increasing for both apartments and private rental homes, so residents who can buy are motivated to do so to help keep within their monthly budget.
LocationLocation is relative in the Triangle area. We have grown in all directions so smaller suburbs like Holly Springs and Knightdale … (3 comments)

amy shair: How to Sell Your Home in the Winter - 12/17/19 09:58 AM
How to Sell Your Home in the WinterSell your home in the winter – This post was updated on December 17, 2019, to reflect new information and real estate trends! 
Spring and summer see a flurry of activity in the housing market. Winter is traditionally a slower time, but “slower” usually refers to the number of houses on the market, not to the length of time a seller waits for a buyer.
Why is Winter a wonderful time to sell your home?(and it is a wonderful time to sell)
Fewer houses on the market mean less competition for you as a seller. Less competition … (2 comments)

amy shair: iBuyer Series, #1: What is an iBuyer? - 08/02/19 06:43 AM
What is an iBuyer – you may not be familiar with the term, but you’ve undoubtedly heard of them or seen their signs in front of houses.
An iBuyer is a company that buys houses at non-wholesale prices and immediately resells them for a profit. They are different from the signs you might see on the road saying “we pay cash for houses” or the postcards you may receive with a handwriting-style font offering to buy your home. iBuyers are large companies, not individual investors.
iBuyer companies are coming into hot markets like Raleigh, Cary, and Apex to expand their businesses. They … (3 comments)

amy shair: 5 Reasons to Work with a Buyer’s Agent on New Construction - 05/23/19 08:11 AM
New construction is absolutely booming in the Triangle area.With new homes sales going at a brisk pace, some buyers are worried they will lose their favorite lot or miss out on the one house under construction that meets all of their needs. However, it is in the buyer’s best interest to not rush into a new construction purchase without the assistance of a real estate agent.
Here are 5 reasons why having a buyer’s agent is a must when purchasing new construction:  
The builder’s representative is often not a licensed real estate agent but an employee of the builder. Their legal obligations … (0 comments)

amy shair: How Buyers Can Get a Leg Up in a Seller’s Market - 04/03/19 07:11 AM
Spring is in the air – the weather may be just starting to warm up, but the real estate market is already hot! Spring has proven year after year to be the season in which the real estate market takes off. Buyers are out in droves, trading cabin fever for open houses, and their house hunt usually starts with a goal of closing on a home and having time to get settled in before fall. Spring tends to bring more listings to the market, but on the flip side, it also brings more competition between buyers. In the spring market, it … (1 comments)

amy shair: How to Cut Your Summer Electric Bill - 07/20/15 12:47 PM

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amy shair: Waiting Makes The Pain Last Longer - 07/20/15 12:42 PM
 
The moral of this story is obvious:
Take care of challenges as soon as you can; they’re often not as big as you think. ~Amy Shair … (1 comments)

amy shair: Brass Doorknobs will keep you healthy! - 07/20/15 12:38 PM

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amy shair: For Sale By Owner: Should You Try It? - 05/25/15 05:04 AM
For Sale By Owner: Should You Try It? 

Selling a home is not as simple as you may think. It takes more than simply sticking a For Sale sign on the front lawn and placing an ad in the paper. The truth is that many for sale by owner sellers don’t realize the amount of work and time it takes to sell a home. In most cases, for sale by owner sellers eventually end up turning to a real estate agent for help.
Depending on the housing market at the time you are trying to sell, there could be an … (0 comments)

amy shair: Things to Consider when Purchasing Homes as Rental Properties - 05/12/15 12:31 AM

Are you thinking about purchasing a home for the purpose of using it for a rental property? Buying a home to rent out is a great investment but there are some things you should consider before you contact your real estate agent.
Location – When purchasing a home, price is definitely a factor, but you also need to consider the neighborhood. When purchasing a home to rent out, you need to think about the distance to schools and major freeways as well as neighborhood amenities. These factors will determine how easy it is for you to rent out the property. … (0 comments)

amy shair: Spring Cleaning Tips for a Healthy Home - 03/19/15 02:35 AM
Spring Cleaning Tips for a Healthy Home  
Over the course of a year, your home can collect things like dust, mold and lots of clutter.
Spring is a great time to get organized and do some much needed cleaning inside and outside your home. Here are some spring cleaning tips that are sure to make your home a happier and healthier one.
Have your chimney cleaned by a professional – Having your chimney professionally cleaned will reduce the risk of carbon monoxide exposure when it is time to turn on your fireplace again. This is also a good time … (1 comments)

amy shair: Gardening Tips - 03/04/15 03:52 AM

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amy shair: Five Fast Home Face-Lifts - 03/04/15 03:46 AM

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amy shair: Home Improvements that Will Boost My Home’s Value - 02/26/15 09:28 AM
When homeowners have lived in their home for many years, sometimes they decide to make a few home improvements.  Whether these home improvements are intended to make your home more livable for you and your family or to simply update your home, there are some that actually boost your home’s value.
 
1. Kitchen.  Your kitchen is essentially the heart of your home. The kitchen is often a gathering place during meal time and even social gatherings. Whether you simply add a fresh coat of paint or completely remodel your kitchen, making updates to the kitchen pays off in the long … (0 comments)

amy shair: Where is Your Water Shutoff Located? - 02/08/15 09:49 PM
Do You Know Where Your Water Shutoff is Located?   Most of us know a friend or family member who has had a major water leak at their house.
They are often found when people get back from vacation or when they were out of town for work. Many people who have gone through it call it “the flood” because of the amount of water that caused damage inside the house.
The best thing you can do to prevent this from happening to you is knowing where the main water shutoff is in your home.
Whether a toilet overflows, a … (1 comments)

 
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