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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

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 ...

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

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 sal...

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

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...

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

Click photo to go to ncsafespace.org Sunday, May 19, 6:30 pm, Safe Space is holding a Spring Gala at: The Pavilion at Grace Haven, 726 Hicks Rd., Youngsville, NC. The admission ticket includes: Admission for 2 Chef tasting stations 2 complimentary drinks Chance to win a raffle for $5,000 There are 100 tickets available and will also include: Items for auction Cash bar  Safe Space   is a non-profit organization that is committed to reducing relationship violence and sexual assault in Franklin County, North Carolina and nearby communities. Since 1995, they have assisted hundreds of domestic violence victims and their children.  More articles: Alpha and Millennial generation: buying or renting? 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