Question on Trulia about a Cary home’s value
Trulia has a question and answer section that i enjoy participating in - tonight i answered this question: My aunts home was appraised at $130,000 in Cary, NC. Is $90,000…
Builder Deposit vs Earnest Money – What’s the Difference to Home Buyer?
Ask Cary Real Estate: What’s the difference between a Builders Deposit and Earnest Money? How do they affect the Home Buyer? Cary home buyers offer earnest money on a resale home and a builders deposit on most new construction. Here’s a quick overview of the similarities and differences between a builders deposit and earnest money.
Ask Cary Real Estate: Does Anyone Buy or Sell their Home in December?
I'm often asked, "what happens to Cary real estate activity in December?" Does anyone really buy or sell a home during December? There are certainly advantages to moving during the…
Ask Cary Real Estate, What is a Short Sale?
What is a Short Sale? A Short Sale occurs when a home seller is allowed by their lender to sell the home for less than what’s owed on the mortgage.
If you are a home seller you may be thinking – I like that idea – not having to pay back as much as I owe – well, of course, it’s not that simple. Typically several things need to occur before your mortgage holder will consider a short sale:
1) You are delinquent on your house payments
2) You have no other assets or ability to cover what you owe
3) Short Sale is the only option to avoid Foreclosure
4) Lender considers short sale necessary and possible
What Every Cary Home Buyer & Seller Needs to Know BEFORE Talking to a Realtor
All licensed real estate agents in North Carolina represent either the buyer party, the seller party or sometimes both parties (called Dual agency). It's IMPORTANT for you to understand upfront…