You’ve just bought a new home, and Fluffy and Fido are starting to worry about all the moving boxes going into the truck outside. Pets can easily become stressed during a move, which might cause them to lose their fur, become aggressive, or even run away. Luckily, there are a few things that you can […]
What’s Hot In Home Design This Summer
Bright sunshine, warmer days, and a ton of new trends come with the change in season, and this summer certainly won’t disappoint. In the real estate world, these new trends revolve around the latest and greatest in wall colors and decorations, space savers, and creative living arrangements. We have our eye on a few interesting […]
Mark Steward Team Compared To Online Brokerages
Instant Offers There has been a large increase in the amount of online brokerages offering to buy your home instantly. This offers the attractive benefit of having an instant offer and skipping open houses and showings. However, what is the true cost of convenience for these enticing online offers? Negotiations Agreeing to an instant offer […]
Where To Watch Fireworks in the Triangle for July 4th!
–Apex Olde Fashioned 4th of July 9am-1pm (Parade, carnival games, a giant slide, food, and more!) -Brier Creek Commons-July 4th celebration begins at 7pm with a block party including games, prizes, face painting and much more. Fireworks will start after dark. –Town of Cary’s July 4th Celebration-Beginning at 3pm, family-friendly activities, including rides and games, a […]
3 Surprising Ways Public Schools Affect Your House Hunt
It’s back-to-school season. School supplies are front and center in the stores, back-to-school sales are everywhere, and school buses are becoming part of the morning commute. Even if the public school district is not an important factor in your home search, the location of public schools can still have a significant impact on your home […]
10 Things You Must Do Before Listing Your Home This Summer
Many would-be home sellers want to rush the market in the summertime because they’ve heard that it’s saturated with home buyers. While it’s true that the spring and summer are traditionally great times to sell because buyers are interested in moving in before the school year starts, it is still important for sellers to properly […]
The Hidden Horrors of Going FSBO (For Sale by Owner)
Many Raleigh home sellers have considered skipping the real estate agent to save on closing costs, but very few have actually succeeded in seeing those savings. There’s a good reason: the average homeowner doesn’t have the rigorous training and real estate knowledge that a licensed agent does. But just what makes For Sale By Owner […]
How Buyers and Sellers Have Lost Thousands of Dollars to Email Scams
Email scams are as old as, well, email, but as the years go by, these scams have become more and more sophisticated. Recently, several home buyers have fallen victim to specially targeted email scams that attempt to rob them of their closing costs — sometimes up to hundreds of thousands of dollars. These types of […]
10 Easy Spring Cleaning Ideas
The month of April brings spring, and with spring comes bright budding flowers, longer days, warmer weather, and spring cleaning. There is no better way to shake off the dreariness of winter than a freshly cleaned home ready to welcome the season. Here are 10 easy ways you can clean your home for spring. 1. […]
How To Choose A Quality Roofing Contractor
Your roof isn’t just your home’s first line of defense against the elements; it’s also a major investment. Hiring only qualified experts to work on your roofing repair and installation projects will help you protect that investment. Follow these five simple tips to find and hire the best possible pros for your projects: 1. Talk […]