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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?

                                                          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...

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

The week of April 1, is said to be the best week to put your home on the market. CNBC says homes listed the first week of April get more online attention and sell days faster than homes listed other days of the year. The number of people looking to purchase a home are the highest in April. Although, the number of listing doesn't seem to peek until summertime. Interest rates are continuing to drop, so it is a great time to buy a home. Call Regal Crest Luxury Homes, Realtor and Broker Amy Sossamon, to sell or buy a home today! 919.671.1479 More from Regal Crest: Supporting the community: Safe Space Spring Gala Alpha generation and Millennial generation: buying or renting? Home mortgage rates: rising or falling?

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

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

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? ...

Photo taken from Google images: Few moves According to U.S.News, North Carolina ranks within the top 20 states as far as its economy. North Carolina ranks number 18 out of 50 states in an article published in 2018.  The top 5 states are:  Colorado Utah Washington California Florida Click here to read the rankings of all 50 states. In its overall ranking, North Carolina comes in at #23. To read about the overview of North Carolina, click here. If you interested in moving to North Carolina or moving within the state, contact Amy Sossamon, Regal Crest Luxury Homes,   for your Real Estate needs. 919.671.1479  You may also be interested in: Is it a buyers market or sellers market for 2019

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...