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Selling Your Home During a Divorce in Raleigh

04/26/2018

If you’re thinking about selling your home during a divorce in Raleigh NC, there are a few things to consider first. With over 50% of the marriages in America ending in divorce, many Raleigh NC residents will have the need to sell a home because of divorce. When a home is owned in North Carolina by a … Continued

How to Determine If a Direct Sale of Your Raleigh House is Right For You!

04/19/2018

By Mike Otranto

What many North Carolina residents don’t know, is that there are many ways to sell a Raleigh house. While many people immediately seek the help of an agent, there are other, more cost-effective ways to sell your house. For example, you could choose to sell the home under rent-to-own terms, or sell the property directly, without … Continued

How To Sell Your House in Raleigh Without ANY Hassle!

04/12/2018

By Mike Otranto

For many North Carolina residents, the thought of selling their home can seem like a huge amount of work and expense. This is especially true of those who have inherited property, or anyone who finds themselves to be an owner of a vacant house. However, it doesn’t have to be that way! In our latest … Continued

What is a Short Sale in Raleigh NC?

03/20/2018

By Mike Otranto

The term Short Sale is a term that had become commonplace a few years back with large amounts of borrowers falling behind on mortgage payments. Overall short sales have decreased year over year since 2011. Home prices, in general, had a substantial decrease in the late 2000’s, and many people bought these homes with heavy … Continued

How To Know When It’s Time to Sell in Raleigh

03/15/2018

By Mike Otranto

Some people stay in their house because the idea of selling hasn’t even occurred to them. While the house might not be meeting their needs, the idea of moving is a distant thought. We become so comfortable in our houses, that we fail to remember that we don’t have to live there forever! How do you know … Continued

New Year’s Renovation Ideas for Your Home (Guest Post)

02/13/2018

By Mike Otranto

One of the best ways to welcome a new year is to breathe new life into your home. Not only can you add to your enjoyment of your abode, you can update the look and features of the home. Top it all off with the satisfaction of being able to point to your work and … Continued

5 Renovations to Avoid When Selling a House in Raleigh

01/26/2018

By Mike Otranto

Many decide to renovate a house before they sell it for extra profit, only to find themselves buried in renovation work. Often times, one project will lead to another costing you time and money! If you are renovating a house for the first time, you should be aware of these 5 projects to avoid. Selling a House in Raleigh … Continued

12 Tax Tips For Selling Your Raleigh NC House!

01/12/2018

By Mike Otranto

If you were able to take part in the New Years’ festivities on Fayetteville St in Raleigh, you’re probably just getting acclimated to 2018. But, April is only a couple of months away… yes, tax season is almost upon us! If you are selling a house in Raleigh NC, you will love these tax tips … Continued

6 Reasons for Selling a House As Is

12/29/2017

By Mike Otranto

Selling your home can be a stressful experience. You have to find the right agent. You have to clean, update, and stage your home. Then you have to wait for the offers to roll in and figure out which ones to turn down and which to accept. This can take anywhere from a few weeks … Continued

The Pros and Cons of Selling a Vacant House in Raleigh NC

12/21/2017

By Mike Otranto

Many Wake County homeowners have life circumstances that change and require them to move abruptly, leaving them with unwanted, vacant property. Many others, inherit vacant homes from deceased loved ones. I get asked the question about whether or not to sell a house vacant or occupied all the time. There are both advantages and disadvantages … Continued