Realtor Kara

Realtor Kara Interested in learning more about the Triangle? Realtor in the Raleigh NC areas and coastal NC including Wilmington, Hampstead and Topsail

As a 27 year resident of this area I'd love to help answer all of your questions—
I also sell real estate in the Wilmington NC coastal

Downtown Raleigh today 7/19!
07/19/2025

Downtown Raleigh today 7/19!

Can’t wait to tell you this story! So excited for my buyers - Nebraska to NC!
07/19/2025

Can’t wait to tell you this story! So excited for my buyers - Nebraska to NC!

No one talks about this… but they should.⁣Before you sign on the dotted line, ask this:👉 “Is there a pre-payment penalty...
07/19/2025

No one talks about this… but they should.

Before you sign on the dotted line, ask this:
👉 “Is there a pre-payment penalty on this loan?”

Sounds simple, right? But this one question can save you thousands—and shave years off your mortgage.⁣

Here’s the deal: just $290/month extra could mean paying off your loan 6 years faster and keeping $160K in your pocket.

BUT… not all loans allow it. So always ask. Always check. Always know what you’re signing up for.⁣

Buying in 2025 or 2026? Don’t wing it. This market rewards strategy, not speed.

comment GUIDE and I’ll send you an invite to my next free Zoom session.

We’ll cover smart moves, avoid costly mistakes, and get you one step closer to owning with confidence.

Thinking of selling soon? Smart planning starts before the sign hits the yard.💬 DM me “GUIDE” and I’ll help map out your...
07/18/2025

Thinking of selling soon? Smart planning starts before the sign hits the yard.

💬 DM me “GUIDE” and I’ll help map out your best next step

— Kara O’Shea ,Real estate agent proudly serving Raleigh and surrounding areas.

🍅 Save the date 7/19. Come to Midtown Farmers Market!                      🍅 Parking is free in the underground parking ...
07/18/2025

🍅 Save the date 7/19. Come to Midtown Farmers Market! 🍅 Parking is free in the underground parking garage in addition to street parking. When you come off of Six Forks Road, stay in the inside lane and continue down the ramp into the parking garage. Inside the parking garage, there are elevators and escalators that will bring you directly to the footprint of the farmers market.

Summertime sale! So fun checking out the SALES today! Don’t miss out - sales until Sunday!
07/18/2025

Summertime sale! So fun checking out the SALES today! Don’t miss out - sales until Sunday!

After years of rapidly changing mortgage rates, we’re finally seen something refreshing: a bit more predictability. Mort...
07/18/2025

After years of rapidly changing mortgage rates, we’re finally seen something refreshing: a bit more predictability.

Mortgage rates have shown signs of stabilizing in recent months – and that’s a big win for buyers. Because that makes it much easier to plan your budget and your next move.

Want to talk through what buying could look like in today’s market? Let’s talk it over.

Did someone say TACOS 🌮 ?! Enter Virginia-based Wong’s Tacos’ first NC location, officially open at the GlenLake develop...
07/18/2025

Did someone say TACOS 🌮 ?! Enter Virginia-based Wong’s Tacos’ first NC location, officially open at the GlenLake development in West Raleigh (and soon to be joined by Crooked Hammock!).

Who is “on board” to take their best friends ?
07/18/2025

Who is “on board” to take their best friends ?

Dix Park sunflowers are in bloom!                   🌻 The sunflowers are free to visit seven days a week from dawn until...
07/18/2025

Dix Park sunflowers are in bloom!
🌻 The sunflowers are free to visit seven days a week from dawn until dusk. The field opened Sunday, July 13. Weekday Public Parking (Monday-Friday 6 a.m.-5 p.m.) is in Lot A, located off of 75 Hunt Drive. 🌻 Evening and weekend visitors can park in any lot. Expect heat and strong sun, so bring sunscreen, hats, umbrellas and water to stay hydrated. 🌻 The paths in and around the field have uneven ground and can be muddy. 🌻 Closed toe shoes are recommended. Indoor restrooms are at The Stone Houses and Gipson Play Plaza 8 a.m.-8 p.m. every day, and ADA restrooms are temporarily at the Magnolia Room. 🌺 An accessible pathway will be installed the week of July 14. ADA parking is located in lot near the Magnolia Room, located at 1700 Umstead Drive.

A lot of homebuyers are missing a big opportunity in today’s housing market: newly built homes.Right now, there are more...
07/17/2025

A lot of homebuyers are missing a big opportunity in today’s housing market: newly built homes.

Right now, there are more new homes to choose from. And as a result, some builders may be more willing to negotiate on price. Many are even offering better mortgage rates too via something called mortgage rate buy-downs.

This graph shows buyers of newly built homes got a mortgage rate around half a percent lower compared to those who bought existing homes.

That means you could find a great home with a lower mortgage rate, and that might make your monthly payment more manageable than you expected.

If you haven’t considered a newly built home yet, what’s holding you back?

Let’s talk and see if checking out new construction could be the right move for you.

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1000 St Albans Drive
Raleigh, NC
27609

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