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Are you debating buying a home? Now is a good time to buy. Interest rates are the lowest they've been in 37 years and the Raleigh housing market is healthier than most major cities. (See Friday, February 20, 2009 Blog)   Don't feel discouraged by the new mortgage guidelines for 2009. As in the pa...

Looking to save some cash and help the environment? Join us for a series of blogs filled with quick and easy tips on how to green your home and save money. This week is part one.   1. Thermostats - During cold months, lower your thermostat if even by one degree (i.e. from 70 to 69) to save on hea...

  Raleigh, NC, is listed as the 6th healthiest housing market in the U.S. for 2009 according to a recent article in Builder Magazine. This comes as no surprise. The Raleigh-Durham area consistently ranks in the top 10 best U.S. cities to live.   According to the article in Builder Magazine, they ...

We'll continue our list of 10 easy tips to stage your Triangle-area home for a quick sale. Last week we discussed cleanliness, organization and furniture. Please consider the additional tips below.   UpdatingIf you have been debating updating any items in your home, now is the time to do it. Look...

  Looking for an affordable way to spend Valentine's in 2009? Good news. There are plenty of affordable and free events on Valentine's Day in the Raleigh area.   Spend Valentine's at home. After all, the kitchen is known as the heart of the home. Cook a nice meal or order take out. Light some can...

  We'll continue our list of 10 easy tips to stage your Triangle-area home for a quick sale. Last week we discussed the exterior of your home, clutter and personal items. Please consider the additional tips below.   CleanlinessThoroughly clean every room in your house. This includes vacuuming rug...

We’ll continue our list of 10 easy tips to stage your Triangle-area home for a quick sale. Last week we discussed the exterior of your home, clutter and personal items. Please consider the additional tips below. 4. Cleanliness Thoroughly clean every room in your house. This includes vacuuming ru...

  Lately there has been a lot of discussion about reverse mortgages. Basically, a reverse mortgage allows you to borrow money against your home equity. You can receive the cash all at once, monthly or as needed. In most cases, you don't have to pay the loan back until you die or sell your home. S...

Are you trying to sell your Triangle-area home? Staging may help. It goes beyond the basic preparations of selling your home. Staging emphasizes the appearance and design of the home. Think how inviting a model home is. It's well coordinated, spacious, free of clutter and organized.  That's how ...