Amy Shair's Blogs

With real estate prices increasing and more people working from home,  many buyers are moving out into the suburbs.  Here is a list of ten Triangle NC towns to consider where I can help you find the home to fit your needs.  All these towns are within an hour or less drive to RDU airport and Resea...

We are now in October which means it’s time for Fall real estate market forecast. I want to keep this short, sweet, and enjoyable like pumpkin spice! Properties Under $350,000It is still a strong seller’s market for properties under $350,000. There are more buyers than sellers and pretty much no ...

Will Solar Panels Increase My Home’s Value – There are lots of solar companies in the Triangle and many brag about how much more your house will be worth if you add solar panels but is that accurate in the Raleigh, Apex, Hillsborough NC area?Will you have a higher home value as soon as the panels...

Bright and open floorplan in West Cary. 4 Bedrooms 3.5 Baths Large Bonus Room Main-Level Office Butler’s Pantry off Dining Room Spacious first-floor owners suite with dual closets & luxurious bath 2-story living room with windows overlooking pond and trees Eat-in kitchen with island, sink overloo...

How Long is the Perfect Commute? – Thoughts about commute time have changed drastically after the pandemic hit the US in 2020.More people have to think about working from home versus commuting to work on a regular basis. Since 2019, working from home has become more popular and in 2020 the pandem...

Buying a new home before selling your current home is a real possibility in 2021. As the real estate market has heated up, deposits are increasing, so to buy a home in the Triangle area will require you to have a higher amount of cash upfront when you make your offer instead of most of your down ...

Mark your calendars for the 2021 July 4th Fireworks displays in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Apex and more!Fireworks on the Fourth of July are some of the best memories we have with family and friends.Several celebrations include “old-fashioned” festivities for families such as face painting, food vend...

Lower Your Mortgage Payment Without Refinancing – If you’ve been considering refinancing but feel like you waited too long or have another reason that you don’t want to go through the refinance process, I have a suggestion for you and it’ll help you potentially lower your monthly mortgage payment...

Why Buying is Still the Ideal Option, Even in a Seller’s Market – I’m sure that by now you’ve heard over and over how we’re dealing with a seller’s real estate market. That phrase might create some hesitancy when considering purchasing a home right now and could be keeping you in a rental.Buying ...

Moving out of NJ, CT, MA, NY? Come to North Carolina!2021 seems to be the year that people in the NE are ready to make their moves to a new state. Top reasons many are moving out of the northeast:* High cost of living* Too much cold/snow* Limited job opportunities* High cost of housing* High taxe...