Phoenix Realty

read moreTriangle MLS, Inc. (TMLS) is a regional multiple listing service with a jurisdiction covering 16 counties in the greater Triangle region of North Carolina. TMLS provides a wide variety of valuable products, programs, and services for over 7,000 REALTORS and appraisers. TMLS equips subscribers with tools to facilitate the home buying and selling process, encourages cooperation and efficiency between REALTORS, and provides a single repository of property information in the Triangle region.

read moreWhile the journey from renting to home ownership involves many steps, the first - and perhaps most important - is making certain your credit, particularly your credit score, is not only acceptable, but as good as it can possibly be. Why? Approval for a home loan begins with your credit score. Virtually all mortgage programs require a minimum score to qualify, with better rates and terms available for higher scores. If your credit score is below the "magic number" needed to qualify, your loan will be denied no matter how much money you make or the size of your down payment.

read moreServing the triangle area which includes Wake County, Orange County, Durham County, and Chatham County. When planning for retirement, one should consider planning for a tax-free retirement. One of the major challenges of creating a tax-free retirement is finding an instrument that allows either ample time or large enough contributions to build a base to sustain a tax-free retirement. By building a tax-free retirement, you can retire on less. For every dollar you need for retirement, you can get by on less due to the positive tax consequence.

read moreServing the triangle area which includes Wake County, Orange County, Durham County, and Chatham County. 1. Obtain a market analysis from a professional — like us! 2. Price the house accurately. 3. Prepare the house to show well both on the inside and outside. Make sure the interior of your home is presentable, but don't forget to tidy up your front lawn as well as your backyard. 4. Leave the house sounding and smelling good before a buyer arrives. Don't just focus on appealing to the visual aspects of prospective buyers - be sure your property is pleasing to all the senses!

read moreServing the triangle area which includes Wake County, Orange County, Durham County, and Chatham County. Before spending your precious time looking for your dream home, consider the following questions. The process of answering them will help you better understand what you what/where/when/how you might obtain your dream home. Everyone has a different threshold to their spending, but if you are to borrow money from the bank, where most do, it does not matter your spending limits. The bank, or the lender, will determine what you can borrow.

read moreServing the triangle area which includes Wake County, Orange County, Durham County, and Chatham County. Phoenix Realty is a local residential real estate company that offers sales and residential property management services in the Triangle. We have been practicing residential real estate over 20 years. Our residential sales and our properties under management are steadily growing. Some of our staff focus solely in real estate sales while others major in property management. We work in a small team environment.

read moreServing the triangle area which includes Wake County, Orange County, Durham County, and Chatham County. January: Check the air filter on your heating system monthly and clean or replace as necessary. Open and close cutoff valves to sinks and toilets, to be sure they're working properly. October: Check gutters. Clogs can cause all sorts of water damage, from rotted fascia to moisture in the crawl space. Use hose to be sure downspouts are flowing freely. November: Seal holes in foundation, especially spots around pipes and wires where rodents might enter.

read moreWant to buy properties already rented and have a good history of rentals for steady income and ROI? Look no more. Frequently throughout the year, we at Phoenix Realty & Property Management have owners/investors who are looking to exit their RE investments. Reasons are many but the top three are retirement, 1031 exchange, and/or they have achieved their ROI based on depreciation schedule.