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In the recent past, self-employed individuals had a difficult time getting approved for home loans. It was labor intensive, expensive and time consuming to gather all the information needed and get approved for a home loan when you were self-employed. Since it took more time and was more expensive, may lenders would not even give those types of loans a chance. But now, thanks to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the process has been streamlined due to their new automated underwriting technology. The new technology allows the paperwork to be processed quicker and more accurately. Even small banks can now consider lending to the self-employed. For more detailed information. you can CLICK HERE. Regal Crest Luxury Homes Broker: Amy Sossamon 919.671.1479 More helpful real estate articles: Now is the time to purchase a premium or luxury home  April is the best month to list your home Top 5 family friendly cities in the United States

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:...

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

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

                                                          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...

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...