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3 tips to help you sell your luxury home

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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...

Ready to sell your luxury home? Check out the best dates to sell....

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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

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...

Education in NC: Where do we rank?

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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

Top 5 family friendly cities in the US

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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

Home mortgage interest rates: are they climbing or declining?

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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

New homes and upcoming communities in the Raleigh area...

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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? ...

Is it a buyers market or sellers market for 2019?

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There seems to be a difference of opinion pertaining to 2019 being a buyers market or a sellers market. Let me explain: In an article written by Investors Business Daily , there are conflicting opinions stated. Realtor.com suggests that the next 12 months will pose challenging for potential homebuyers and sellers.  On the other side, you have chief economist of the Mortgage Bankers Association, sharing that there are reasons to be positive about the housing market over the the upcoming year.  "I think next year will be closer to a balanced market for buyers, and because of the strong job market, and because you have a lot of millennial buyers entering the market, you'll see a pickup in home sales through 2019 relative to 2018," -Mike Fratantoni  To view the article in its entirety: click here Ultimately, the decision lies with the buyer or seller. A key component is to hire a trusted Real Estate agent to assist you with your sell or purchase.  Call Amy S...