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Supporting our community: Farm Bureau ribbon cutting ceremony

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Regal Crest Luxury Homes attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Farm Bureau location at: 680 Us 1 Hwy, Ste. 100. As a business owner, Regal Crest Luxury Homes believes that we should all support and encourage one another. Here are a few pictures from the ceremony... You can support your community as well by reaching out to Farm Bureau of Youngsville for your insurance needs! North Carolina Farm Bureau Insurance Group 680 Us 1 Hwy Ste 100 Youngsville NC 27596 919-562-0319 8:30am - 5pm Mon-Fri Community Support: Supporting our community: Safe Space, Youngsville

Tips for selling a luxury home

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If you are getting ready to put your luxury home on the market, first, contact Amy Sossamon with Regal Crest Luxury Homes , 919.671.1479! She has experience within the luxury market and will steer you through the entire process.  Then, read these tips: 1. Bring in staging Hire a professional staging company to get your home buyer ready! 2. Set your selling price Set your price within the comps of your entire area...not just your neighborhood. Keep in mind people who are going to look at your home are looking in your entire area, not just your neighborhood. 3. Photos, photos, photos Make sure your photos look professional....even if they are not. Photographing snippets of a room or certain objects in a room will not make the cut. Lighting is important as is getting a view of the entire space within each photo. 4. Add bonuses for the buyer Offer to leave the washer and drier or if the potential buyer mentions they love your curtains, offer to include them in the sale. O

Future landlords...Looking for a property to rent?

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Realtor.com shares that 4 out of 5 landlords say the rental income is worth the stress... Even though some landlords have experienced tenants not paying their rent, wanting to break the lease early and having to evict a tenant, they say even with the stresses, they will continue to rent out the property because the income is worth the stress. If you are a landlord or are going to become one, doing credit and background checks on potential tenants is a must! There are websites you can go to do administer these checks and it will save you in the long run. Let's go looking for your next rental property together... Regal Crest Luxury Homes Broker: Amy Sossamon. 919.671.1479 More from Regal Crest Luxury Homes: Bringing luxury to multifamily living Exterior home trends for 2019 Mortgage approval just got easier for the self-employed

Bringing luxury to multifamily living...

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Seattle magazine: click to view article High end town homes, condos and apartments are appealing to renters and buyers right now. Several luxury amenities that renters and buyers are looking for according to Realtor Magazine: 1. Outdoor living space Community areas that include: comfy seating, gardens, televisions and fire pits. These areas promote socialization, offer a change of scenery and create space for entertaining. 2. Alternative transportation options From bicycle storage and repair stations, to car rental services, sustainable commuting options are important within the luxury market. 3. Connectivity Some multifamily facilities are opting to offer internet cafe's and some even offer espresso bars! These work great for residents who would like to work, socialize and fuel up. If you are interested in moving to the Raleigh area, contact Broker: Amy Sossamon - 919.671.1479 Regal Crest Luxury Homes More from Regal Crest Luxury Homes: 10 most expensive

10 most expensive places to live in North Carolina...

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Are you moving to North Carolina from another state or moving within the state to another city? Here you will find the top 10 most expensive cities in NC:     Boone     Elon     Kill Devil Hills     Woodfin     Wilmington     Carolina Beach     Asheville     Morehead City     Carrboro     Marvin HomeSnacks website for more information on the top 10 most expensive places to live in NC... Moving to the Raleigh area? Call Broker, Amy Sossamon 919.671.1479 Regal Crest Luxury Homes Need more reasons to move to the Raleigh, NC area? NC: Best state for business in US NC: Education...where do we rank? NC: Top 5 family friendly cities in the US

Exterior home trends for 2019

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                                                          Photo by TREE - Search exterior home pictures Houzz.com published an article about new exterior home trends that I found interesting. Most of us are thinking about interior trends and how pretty the inside of our home is to look and we forget about the curb appeal aspect of buying a home. 4 top exterior trends for 2019 1. Front porches - Something about sitting on the front porch drinking tea is appealing to many of us these days! 2. Indoor / outdoor living space - Bringing the outside in is a huge plus. Having the option to spend time inside or outside is going to be a plus in 2019. 3. Mixed materials - mixing exterior materials is the new look for 2019. Plain siding is out and mixed materials are in. 4. Glass garage doors - These truly bring elegance to the exterior of a home. Ready to find a new luxury home in the Raleigh, NC area? Regal Crest Luxury Homes , Amy Sossamon, 919.671.1479 Young adults, are t

Young adults: Are they staying home or moving out?

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This is a loaded question, according to a study conducted by National Association of REALTORS,  more young adults are choosing to stay home rather than moving out into their own place. The result of this are multi-generational households, which would cause homeowners to stay in larger homes as opposed to downsizing or even upgrade to a larger house. A study conducted by Magnify Money indicated that there are several cities where young adults are least likely to live with their parents. These cities are: Minneapolis Seattle Denver Indianapolis Kansas City, Mo. Raleigh, N.C. Ready to move to the Raleigh, NC area or upgrade to a larger home? Regal Crest Luxury Homes Amy Sossamon - 919.671.1479 Are you self-employed? Mortgage approval just got easier...

Is now the best time to buy a premium or luxury home?

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A premium home is typically a home that is priced in the top 25% of the price range for your area. A luxury home, is typically a home that cost 1 million dollars or more, according to, Keeping Matters Current.  The term, "luxury" means different things to different people. To you, it may mean a large home filled with upgrades, to another it may be a home with acres of land. To another, it may be a penthouse in the sky! Whatever your idea is of a premium home, luxury home, or dream home, know what you like and your Realtor can find you exactly what you are searching for. So, to answer the question in the title of this post... Is now the best time to buy a premium or luxury home...Yes! The market is still swinging on the side of the buyer, so now is a great time to upgrade and buy. Luxury Market Report Broker / Realtor - Amy Sossamon - 919.671.1479 Regal Crest Luxury Homes More about North Carolina: Where does NC rank as far as best for business? Educati

Where does NC rank among the best states for business in the US?

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More good news for North Carolina! According to Forbes, North Carolina has ranked among the top 5 states for business for the past 13 years! What does this mean exactly? NC labor, energy and tax costs are well below the national average and our tax rates are the lowest in the nation. NC is highly educated as far as college educations and the growth of NC population is growing at twice the national average. All great things for North Carolina! More articles you may find of interest: April is the best month to put your house on the market Education in NC, where do we rank? Top 5 family friendly cities in the US