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3 Unexpected Things That Decrease Your Home Value
Buying a home is a lot more than a large purchase, it is an investment for your future. You will of course want to protect this investment, and understanding some of the...Read more
Home Matters Blog
What is a Reverse Mortgage?
A mortgage is pretty straightforward, and it would be sensible for a reverse mortgage to be simply that—a mortgage in reverse.Read more
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Important Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector
Once you’ve made an offer, had it accepted and secured financing for your home purchase, you might think you are home free in your search to find the perfect house. But...Read more
Housing Developments: Insights from Scott Farmer
Let’s Get a Roof Over All North Carolinians
I would bet that many of you are unaware that today, December 3, is National Roof Over Your Head Day. It’s not a day that gets any fanfare and even Google’s exhaustive...Read more
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New Report Highlights Boomers’ Housing Affordability Struggle
More than half of Americans older than 65, including 58% of North Carolinians in that demographic, pay more than 50 percent of their income on housing costs, according to...Read more
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3 Tips for a Successful Closing on Your First Home
If buying a home is a marathon, the closing table is the finish line. Getting there can be a challenge, and when you arrive at the final stretch in your journey to home...Read more
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Nationwide Data Maps Out Where Poor Children Have the Best Chance to Get Ahead
The Census Bureau, in collaboration with researchers and Harvard and Brown universities, has published nationwide maps showing the neighborhoods where children who grow up...Read more
Home Matters Blog
4 Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving in Your Small Space
Your home is your happy place, but during the holidays, the hustle and bustle and crowds of folks coming through your door can leave you a little overwhelmed, especially...Read more
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Veteran Homelessness Continues to Decline in North Carolina, Nationally
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Annual Homeless Assessment Report states that the total number of reported veterans experiencing homelessness at the...Read more