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Wouldn’t it be nice if we could accurately predict the trajectory of the real estate market? Investment opportunities would be endless! We could rest easy knowing our money is safe and will generate the attractive returns commonly received through appreciation, cash flow, and tax benefits. Nothing can be predicted with 100% certainty, but there are metrics we can use to make educated guesses....

What Is the Neighborhood Life Cycle? Wouldn’t it be nice if we could accurately predict the trajectory of the real estate market? Investment opportunities would be endless! We could rest easy knowing our money is safe and will generat…

February 27, 2023 by Matthew Fraker Due Diligence in Real Estate Due diligence is an investigatory period in real estate transactions wherein the Buyer can freely conduct inspections and decide whether or not to move forward or back out. The 7/2022 North Carolina contract titled Standard Form 2-T: Offer to Purchase and Contract defines due diligence in paragraph 1(h), "Buyer's opportunity to investigate the property and the transaction contemplated by this contract…to decide whether Buyer, in Buyer's sole discretion, will proceed with or terminate the transaction." In real estate, due diligence has two negotiable parts: the period and the fee....

North Carolina Real Estate: What Is Due Diligence? February 27, 2023 by Matthew Fraker Due Diligence in Real Estate Due diligence is an investigatory period in real estate transactions wherein the Buyer can freely conduct inspections and decide whe…

That’s one way to think different.

July 6th, 2022 by Matthew Fraker As economists discuss the possibility of a recession, I became intrigued by the relationship between money and happiness. We need money to survive, a metric commonly referred to as a living wage. Is there an amount over and above living wage which will increase our overall happiness? If so, what is it, and what is the relationship between money and happiness?...

Money and Happiness: What Is the Relationship? July 6th, 2022 by Matthew Fraker As economists discuss the possibility of a recession, I became intrigued by the relationship between money and happiness. We need money to survive, a metric commonl…

It's easy to forget this with all the stressors in life. It's also easier to be happy if you're at the beach, looking at an amazing sunset, sipping on a pina colada.

You would need at least four paper clips in this market, with a whole clip down in due diligence.

We've always enjoyed the look of a red door on a white home.