Fraker Realty

07/20/2023

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....

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…

02/27/2023

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....

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…

01/18/2023

You know who to call!

01/06/2023

That’s one way to think different.

07/06/2022

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?...

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…

03/09/2022

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.

03/09/2022

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

02/10/2022

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

01/03/2022

What should we expect from the housing market in 2022? There are strong indicators that the Fed will raise rates to curb inflation, but lack of supply will remain, resulting in a moderate increase in home prices. According to NAR, median home prices will increase by 5.7% in the coming year, but only time will tell. If you have any specific questions about the housing market or buying or selling in the coming year, feel free to reach out. We would love to chat!

The US housing market has had a white hot year. Home sales are on track to reach the highest level in 15 years, with an estimated 6 million homes sold in 2021.