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Lenders ensure that they are covered in case there is title dispute after buyers purchase a home. However, it is equally important for buyers to pay just a little more money at closing and have their...
View ArticleDon’t Let Social Media Sabotage Your Credit Score
You’ve found your dream house – GREAT! Now the fun begins working with your lender to get the best interest rate and terms possible for your new mortgage. Your credit score is the main factor in...
View ArticleIs your Wake County Home worth the Tax Value?
The tax values for homes in Wake County NC are set by the County tax office every 8 years and were last set in 2008. Notice that 2008 was during the housing bubble when home values were higher. Then...
View ArticleIs Now a Good Time to Sell My Home in Wake County NC?
If you have been thinking of selling your Wake County area home, now is the time to get off the fence! Take a look at similar homes on the market www.teresabowen.com and you will see that inventory is...
View ArticleRecommended Real Estate Agent for Raleigh, Cary and Holly Springs NC
Walter and Elise Nolan are moving to Apex North Carolina from New Jersey. They decided to move to Wake County based on the Triangle Area getting repeatedly mentioned on those “Best Places to Live ”...
View ArticleHome that lives like an Estate 5401 Mattwynd Fuquay NC
Sometimes you come across a property that stands out above the rest. 5401 Mattwynd in Fuquay NC just came on the market and it has become one of my favorites. What makes it stand out? The house was...
View ArticleTriangle NC Neighborhood Sales Data for 2014
Home sales in the Triangle Area NC have bottomed out and we are enjoying a nice recovery. The average Triangle Area home sales price has risen 4.3% in 2014 and is expected to continue to rise in 2015....
View ArticleBest Wake County Schools? 2014 Performance Grades
What neighborhood is assigned to the best schools in Wake County NC? That is a common question that home buyers with children ask their Real Estate Broker. To learn the schools which are assigned to...
View ArticleWake County’s Best Restaurants
The News and Observer just published their list of the Triangle Area’s Best Restaurants. I have summarized the list for those people who live in Wake County. Until recently, people who lived in the...
View ArticleHow to Get Multiple Offers on Your Wake County Home
Sellers in many of the Wake County areas have been enjoying multiple offers for their homes. It is a lot of fun for sellers to sift through the offers with their agent evaluating the best package,...
View ArticleRatings of the Best and Worst Home Insurance Companies
When buyers are ready to purchase a new home, their lender will require proof of insurance at closing. This is the perfect time to shop at least 3 different companies to compare policies and costs....
View ArticlePreparing for a Competitive Bid for Your Purchase
There are a number of steps to take to help you win that competitive bid for your new home. In the Triangle area, many homes priced under $300k will enjoy competitive offers. So, as a buyer, if you are...
View ArticleTeresa Bowen has moved to Choice Residential Real Estate in Raleigh!
I am pleased to announce that I have moved to a new Real Estate Brokerage, Choice Residential Real Estate, started by our KW Team leader, Brian Hourigan, we have brought the most experienced agents...
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