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To Buy Or Not To Buy
This week we have a “Guest Post” written by one of our Mortgage Professionals, Jennifer Miller with Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company.
As I said at the beginning there is some low inventory with homes priced under $300,000.00; however, if you don’t look for a home then you surely won’t fine one, and there are homes to be found even in that price range. So what else do you need to consider in a home purchase? First, do you have enough money to buy a home?
The Price Tag…..
There are several loan programs available that will get you into a home for zero or a very low down payment with reasonable interest rates. But you will need to have some cash to cover expenses like the appraisal ($450) which is paid upfront and out-of-pocket in the home buying process. You will also need money for closing costs, which come due on the day you sign the promissory note at closing.
If you don’t have enough cash to cover the closing costs, talk to your realtor about negotiating these into the sales contract. There is an easy way to handle this scenario. Let’s say that you want to purchase a home that’s listed at $187,500.00. You would like to pay $185,000 for the house and you know that you need $5,000 to help cover closing costs. Simply ask your Realtor to write the offer to purchase for $190,000 with the seller paying $5,000 in closing costs.
Show me the Money…
But how do you know how much closing costs are going to be? And, how do you know if you earn enough money to be able to qualify for a mortgage loan to begin with? Now we come to the crux of the matter. The best way to answer these questions is to call me and start the application process. With just a little information, I can quickly see if you can be prequalified for a mortgage loan. I can also make sure that you’re taking advantage of the best loan programs available.
Home-ownership is part of the American dream; and with interest rates still at historically low levels now is a great time to explore your options. Call me today and let’s get started on getting you into the home of your dreams!
Jenny Miller
Loan Officer
NMLS: 1054076
Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company
6736 Falls of Neuse Road Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615
Phone: 919-448-5355
Email: Jenny.Miller@spmc.com
Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. NMLS # 1788. Licensed in North Carolina L-127865. Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. is not affiliated with the Real Estate Agent and/or Brokerage identified in this advertisement, you are not required to use Sierra Pacific Mortgage Company, Inc. to obtain mortgage financing. This advertisement is provided for informational purpose only. www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org. Not all borrowers will qualify. This is not a commitment to lend. [Insert and program and/or additional disclaimers]. Equal Housing Lender.
To Buy or Not to Buy?
You’ve heard the news reports on the housing market in our lately – low inventory, good prices, quick sales – and maybe you’re wondering where you fit into this latest market swing.


Holly Springs Business Park Roundtable
A big THANK YOU to the Town of Holly Springs Economic Development Department for inviting Front Porch Realty to their latest business park round table discussion on November 29th. Ms. Kendra Parrish, Director of Engineering, did an excellent job of educating us about the growing infrastructure of Holly Springs along with some exciting DOT improvements coming to traffic lights and new and existing roadways. Ms. Irena Krstanovic, Interim Director for the Department of Economic Development, shared the area opportunities for business and retail growth and how we can continue to “sell” Holly Springs.
Thank you Annie Thieret, Broker-in-Charge of our Front Porch Realty Holly Springs office for making this happen. And a big shout out to Rodney’s Custom Cut Sign Company for hosting our awesome lunch!
Celebrating 20 years of helping the people of Fuquay-Varina and the surrounding area! Please share our name with your co-workers, employees, relatives and neighbors and please think of Front Porch Realty as YOUR LOCAL real estate professionals!
Laura Moody
Broker/Owner
Front Porch Realty
A look back at the 2014 Triangle Real Estate Market

2nd Quarter 2014 Sales Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, and Fuquay Varina
I have taken an in depth look at our Southwestern Wake real estate market. We are a busy group these days! We are seeing multiple offers and contracts coming in above sales price as well as more homes entering the market for sale. Average days on market have decreased in some markets by as much as 25%, a product of our busy start to 2014.
2nd-Q-2014-Home-Sales-by-City
The following link shows a more detailed look at each of our city areas and their price ranges respectively.
Market Update Q2 2014
It is a FANTASTIC time to sell your home; if you, or someone you know, have tried to sell their home in the last few years unsuccessfully, this is a great time to get on the active market again. Feel free to contact us for our exclusive proven marketing program. With 18 years of experience selling our Triangle market, excellent communication skills and a sales support team that is unmatched, we can guide you in a smooth, successful transaction from contract to close.
If you would like to receive my Quarterly Market Update personally just let me know and I will be happy to add you to our email distribution and /or to our snail mail hard copy distribution.
Welcome Home, Laura
Teen Day in Fuquay

- Fuquay-Varina Community Support at Teen Day 2014
Southwestern Wake County Q3 MARKET UPDATE
Every quarter I compile sales data and statistics from our local Triangle MLS; its a great way for me to analyze my pricing strategies and see our whole REAL real estate picture, usually backing up what I already could feel was happening in our Southern Wake real estate market. Always good to have quantitative data to back up what you are buzzing about!
Below is a summary of our entire area; months of inventory along with average price per square foot and average days on market are all improving, all good indicators of our appreciating market.
Sales by CITY Q3 2013
The following link shows a more detailed look at each of our city areas and their price ranges respectively.
Market Update Q3 2013
Our “summer” season lasted longer than usual as our Southern and Western Wake county markets have continued to appreciate and rebound. All areas have lowered their months of inventory in most of their sales price ranges and we are showing balanced and even slight seller markets for some sales prices across the region.
This is good news for sellers, and continuing great news for buyers as mortgage rates have stayed extremely low and mortgage companies are continuing to lighten up on lending.
If you would like to receive my Quarterly Market Update personally just let me know and I will be happy to add you to our email distribution and/or to our snail mail hard copy distribution.
-Welcome Home, laura