Triangle Area Real Estate and Other Interesting News
Q: Should Sellers Get an Inspection Before Selling?
I am an advocate for sellers getting a pre-inspection before they sell.
Q: How Should You Pay Your Mortgage?
Here’s why I advise paying your mortgage on a bi-weekly basis.
Q: What’s Our Recommended Pricing Strategy?
Here’s why we recommend underpricing your home slightly when selling. As of July 2020, both new listings and closed sales are down in the Triangle area. However, median and average prices are up. Closed sales are down about 11.8% in Chapel Hill and median...
Q: What Should You Do Before You Sell?
Selling your home isn’t easy, but it’s much more simple when you follow these tips. Here’s what you need to know.
Q: What Costs Do You Pay When You Sell?
There are a few costs associated with selling a home that you need to be aware of.
To Escrow Taxes & Insurance Or Not Escrow: That Is The Question?
Should you refinance your mortgage now? Today’s interest rates are at unbelievable, all-time lows, so now is a very good time to consider refinancing your mortgage. If the rate you could get is at least 1% lower than your current rate, you should definitely...
Q: How Can You Stay Safe While Selling Your Home?
Here are my tips to help you successfully sell your home during the age of coronavirus.
Jodi Bakst ACHIEVES NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® GREEN DESIGNATION
June, 2020 Chapel Hill, NC – Jodi Bakst, Broker Owner of Real Estate Experts has been awarded the National Association of REALTORS®’ [NAR’s] Green Designation, the only green real estate professional designation recognized by NAR. Bakst achieved this prestigious...
How to Find Out How Much You’ll Need For Closing Costs
How much will you need for closing costs? Find out here.
Make Your Backup Offer Count
When a property is marked “under contract,” should you put in a backup offer? Does it make sense to put in backup offers? The answer depends. As I explained in a related video, there’s a difference between a property that’s contingent and one that’s pending. If a...
