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Men and women often have different priorities when it come to a luxury home. Most women find an upgraded kitchen and wood floors of great importance...maybe a double oven and vegetable sink. Now, there are men who cook so I am not saying these upgrades would not be important to a man. Let's take a look at some of these upgrades that men might love to have in their home: An our door cooking area This area may include a top of the line grill, and smoker all built into a stone surround. A basketball court or golfing green These are easily added outdoors, but can be created within the home as well. A wine cellar This could be an entire room dedicated to wine, bar included! An extended garage For the car collector and 4 to 6 car garage may be on the list. A movie theater With stadium seating, projector and popcorn machine. Ready to find the luxury home of your dreams? Call Amy Sossamon, 919.671.1479 More from Regal Crest Luxury Homes: Summertime home decoratin...

Which is better for you, a 15 year mortgage or a 30 year mortgage? Let's take a look at the differences to help you decide: If I asked you if you would like to pay off your home in 15 years as opposed to 30 years, chances are your answer would be a firm, "Yes".  30 year loans are the most popular. The benefit of a 30 year loan is a lesser monthly house payment. On the other hand, you are paying more interest on the home. On a 15 year mortgage, your monthly payments are higher but you pay less interest over the duration of the home loan. Equity in the home increases quicker on a 15 year mortgage. My advice to you would be to get pricing for both loans, a 15 year and a 30 year and see if the 15 year falls into your monthly budget. More from Regal Crest Luxury Homes: Calling all first time luxury home buyers Listing your home: Photo tips We all love a pretty kitchen

If this is your first time buying a luxury home, or maybe it's not, but you need a refresher, here are some key points to keep in mind: First, be sure to work with a Realtor that knows about the luxury home market. Amy Sossamon, with Regal Crest Luxury Homes , is the one for you if you live in Raleigh, NC and surrounding areas! Second, make a list of all the things you are looking for and not looking for in your new luxury home. Stick to your list and do not allow additional bells and whistles to sway you another way. Stick to your guns! There is no sense in paying for something you will never use later. Thirdly, never go by online pictures alone. Make sure you see the house in person! No matter how far you may have to travel, go and see the home. Lastly, do your research! Check on the locations, resale value and by all means, have the home inspected. Amy Sossamon: 919.671.1479  with Regal Crest Luxury Homes More from Regal Crest Luxury Homes: Neon interiors:...

Are you the owner of a luxury home and ready to stage it to sell? Pops of neon colors can make a room look fancy and luxurious. We are not suggesting you go all our and paint the walls neon and have custom furniture made in an array of neon colors.  Pops of color means adding throw pillows to the sofa or living room chairs. You can add pops of color with towels in the bathroom and throw blankets in the bedroom. Try a neon rug in the kitchen or even under the couch in the bonus room. Amy Sossamon can help you with your staging and house selling needs!  Regal Crest Luxury Homes , 919.671.1479 More from Regal Crest Luxury Homes: Listing your home: Photo tips We all love a pretty kitchen Countertops: What is trending?

Ever hear the phrase, "When the kitchen is clean, the whole house looks clean?" Maybe you have and maybe you haven't but it definitely rings true. The kitchen is the heart of most homes. We cook in there, eat in there, grab our midnight snacks from there. A lot of the time, the family gathers in there to talk, eat, snack, drink...you get my point. So, when selling a luxury home, the kitchen need to be clean and up to date. Old 1980 counter tops? Replace with a luxurious granite. Retro pain from the 70's? Paint with a light, creamy, neutral color. Chipped and scratched wood floors, try replacing or having them professionally buffed and shined. If your appliances are old or do not match, replace with a new set. By adhering to these few steps, your kitchen will be appealing to potential buyers...and if you are purchasing a new home, keep these things in mind during your house hunting. An honest Realtor is top priority when buying or selling a home. Allow ...

houzz.co.uk Granite countertops are still the "in" thing. However, the coloring of said granite is changing. The new granite color trends are solid colors and veined granite. Veined granite resembles the look of marble. For example: If you have white cabinets, the new trend would be white countertops with a grey vein running through it or black countertops with a white vein running through. Brown cabinets? No problem! Check out a white granite countertop with a brown vein running through it. More from Regal Crest Luxury Homes: 3 tips to sell your luxury home  Best dates to sell your luxury home Young adults: staying home or moving out?

There are 3 important tips you should consider when selling a luxury home... 1. Choose the right Realtor Make sure you choose a Realtor with experience selling homes within the luxury market. Your Realtor will help you set the selling price and offer so much more valuable information from whats hot in the Real Estate market to what to expect at the closing. 2. Modern day advertising With social media playing an intricate roll in our lives today, proper marketing is crucial to sell your home. There are people who live in other countries who are interested in buying luxury homes so, getting your listing in front of them is important! 3. Offering more If a potential buyer shows interest in your curtains, wall hangings or refrigerator, throw it in! Sweeten the deal for your buyer so they just can't say no to buying your home! Ready to sell your home? Call Amy Sossamon with Regal Crest Luxury Homes, 919.671.1479 More helpful information from Regal Crest Luxury Homes...

Summer is the best time to put your home on the market. Studies have shown that in addition to vacationing during the summer months, home buyers are more likely to move during these months as well. There are actually a few dates to keep in mind: 1st week of April May 24 and 31 June 20, 21 and 28 May, June and July are the ideal months to list your home for sale. By listing your home during these months, you can easily sell your home quicker and receive the most money for your home. Statistics for this blog post were taken from Realtor Magazine.  Call Amy Sossamon to sell your home today! 919.671.1479 More from Regal Crest Luxury Homes: Tips for selling a luxury home  Ready to be a landlord? Bringing luxury to multifamily living

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

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 ...

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

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...

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...

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

Just for fun today, let's start by taking a look at the names of our generations and the years that they were born: (these are approximate) Xennials were born between 1975 and 1985 Millennials also know as: Generation Y and Gen Next  were born between 1980 and 1994 iGen / Gen Z were born between 1995 and 2012 Gen Alpha started in 2013 and will carry through to 2025 Interesting Engineering wrote an article explaining in more detail about the Alpha generation. This generation are the "Children of the Millennials" and are the most advanced as far as technology. They are not afraid of it and are savvy when it comes to it. Looking at the Millennial generation, according to Bankrate , this generation has a higher number of college graduates, but are less likely to own a home.  The percentage of home ownership for this generation is 8% less than generations prior. More articles: Education in NC, where do we rank? Home mortgage interest rates: rising...

Picture taken from unc.edu: click pic for website Our previous post about, "Where NC falls with its economy compared to other states", was very popular with our readers. To carry on with the, "Where North Carolina ranks", theme, today we will take a look at where North Carolina ranks in education. North Carolina is ranked high as being a family friendly state.   That being said, North Carolina ranks #16 in education, according to U.S.News.  Top 5 states are: Massachusetts New Jersey Utah New Hampshire Iowa  Among the top Universities in North Carolina are: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) Duke University North Carolina State University (NC State) Ready to move to North Carolina? Allow Amy Sossamon to help you find your home! 919.671.1479 Regal Crest Luxury Homes

Photo: WRAL (click pic for link) Homes.com did research and found that Raleigh, NC is in the top 5 cities that are family friendly. What was taken into consideration: Schools Parks Cost of Living Safety Child Care and Commute Raleigh scored #2 on the list that included all 50 states. Here are the top 5: Virginia Beach, VA Raleigh, NC Charlotte, NC Tampa, FL Louisville, KY Raleigh scored 44.25 out of 50.  If you are interested in moving to the Raleigh or surrounding areas, call Realtor: Amy Sossamon: 919.671.1479

WS Chronicle According to Bankrate, the interest rates have recently fallen to 4.49% for a 30 year fixed loan. One year ago, the interest rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage was 4.54%. With the current rate, you will pay about $506 a month per every $100,000 on the loan. A 15 year mortgage fell to a low 3.83%. Other mortgage rates that fell are the 5/1 adjustable  rate mortgage (4.15%) and the 30 year fixed rate jumbo mortgage (4.43%). For more information, you can visit Bankrate.  Need help finding the perfect home to take advantage of the low interest rates? Realtor: Amy Sossamon: 919.671.1479 Regal Crest Luxury Homes

A reverse mortgage is a financing option provided to individuals 62 years of age or older. The program makes it easier for retirees to purchase a new primary home. If you qualify for the HECM for purchase loan, you will not have a monthly mortgage payment. This type of loan works by allowing the borrower to convert equity in the home into income or a line of credit. Take a look at this video for more details: For additional questions and/or to see if you qualify: Ron Heath, HECM specialist New Homes and communities in the Raleigh area How does NC rank in its economy compared to other states? Will 2019 be a buyers or sellers market? Reach out to Amy Sossamon for your Real Estate needs, 919.671.1479 www.regalcrestluxuryhomes.com

Moorelands Manor Regal Crest Luxury Homes specializes in homes $500,000.00 and above as well as land development. In this article, we will look at 3 new and/or upcoming communities in the Raleigh are that fall under these perimeters. Governors Club i s located in Chapel Hill. Right now, they are offering 3 pieces of land that are ready to build, and 6 new homes. Moorelands Manor is offering a brand new section to its community in Raleigh. The new section starts pricing at $900,000.00. Lastly, Honeycutt Farm is coming soon to the Holy Springs area. Though the pricing is not black and white on the website, the amenities center looks beautiful and the homes look like they are filled to the brim with upgrades. Definitely a community worth looking into. If any of the above communities look appealing to you or if you would like to see more options, give Amy Sossamon a call. 919.671.1479 Other articles of interest: How does NC rank with its economy compared to other states? ...