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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

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

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?

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

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 ...

                                                          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...