Posts Tagged ‘Home Buying’
8 Psychological Traps in Home Buying and How to Avoid Them
Our brains can sometimes trick us into buying a home that doesn’t fit our needs. Following these tips could help minimize buyer’s remorse. By Susan Kelleher for Zillow. Edited by Silvestri Properties If you’ve ever made an impulse purchase, you know what it feels like to have your brain seize up and focus only on…
Read MoreDoes Mortgage Pre-Approval Affect Your Credit Score? What Homebuyers Should Know
Getting pre-approved is one of the most important first steps in the homebuying process—but many buyers hesitate because they’re worried it will hurt their credit. Written for Redfin by Marissa Crum. Edited by Silvestri Properties. Whether you’re buying a house in Durham or Burlington, understanding how credit inquiries work can help you start your search with…
Read MoreHow to Save for a House: 9 Steps to Reach Your Goal Faster
One of the biggest hurdles of buying a home is saving up for one. by Alison Bentley, Marketing Program Manager at Redfin, Edited by Silvestri Properties From down payment to closing costs and moving expenses, it can be expensive to buy a home. If you’re just beginning to think about buying a house then you may need to…
Read MoreHow to Use Your Home Equity
Your home is a valuable asset — see if it makes sense to harness that value. Written by Shawnna Stiver on December 19, 2025Reviewed by Megan Swindells, Edited by Alycia Lucio & Silvestri Properties One benefit of owning a home is the ability to tap into your home equity. Equity is the portion of your home’s value that you own, which…
Read More4 Things to Consider Before Buying an Investment Property
Owning and renting out an investment property can be a good potential source of passive income. But before jumping in, it’s important to consider some of the key aspects of owning a rental property and becoming a landlord. by Marcus: by Goldman Sachs 1. Do your homework on what it means to be a landlord…
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