Sarah's Real Estate Blog:
Musings on Real Estate Investing, Home Buying, Home Selling, Landlording, Advantages and Disadvantages, Local News, New Resident Info, etc.
Contact Sarah Cook!
Call: (336) 525 – 1233
Email: Hi@SarahCookRealty.com
Graham, Burlington, Mebane, Elon, Alamance County NC
Recent Posts:
Thinking About Deferring Your Mortgage? Don’t Make This Costly Assumption
We just took advantage of Downtown Graham’s strong property value appreciation, using that increased equity to qualify for early removal of PMI insurance on our mortgage.
How I Saved $4364 in PMI, Reducing Our Monthly Mortgage Payment By $59
We just took advantage of Downtown Graham’s strong property value appreciation, using that increased equity to qualify for early removal of PMI insurance on our mortgage.
How To Look Up ABSS School Districts
Need a Tool to Help Identify Neighborhoods in Your Preferred School Districts? Finding a new home in your preferred school district can sometimes be confusing, but Alamance County provides a really helpful tool.
The Net Worth Of A Homeowner is 44x Greater Than A Renter
How a lead on a 3br rental with a property owner asking well below market rent, lead to renting out the two spare rooms so I could live there for free.*
House Hacking Success Story: How I Saved $3850 And Lived Rent Free My Senior Year In College
How a lead on a 3br rental with a property owner asking well below market rent, lead to renting out the two spare rooms so I could live there for free.*
For RE Agents ::: How To Change Your Password in Matrix MLS
Local Favorites ::: Convenient Nature Hikes with Lake Views at Guilford Mackintosh Park – Alamance County Local Guide
Curious what the local laws have to say about noisy neighbors and irritating situations? Here are a few noisy F.A.Q’s about living in Graham NC.
Barking dog? Loud Party? What to know about Noise Nuisance and City Ordinances in Graham NC
Curious what the local laws have to say about noisy neighbors and irritating situations? Here are a few noisy F.A.Q’s about living in Graham NC.
Cyber Security Month: What Homebuyers Need To Know About Mortgage and Closing Scams
Help protect yourself against mortgage scams that can rob you of your life savings. If you think this could never happen to you think again. I know someone locally who’s client had to deal with this type of scam, involving the theft of a large amount money, international fraud, federal investigation, fake emails and a lot of stress for all parties involved.
Home Buyer: What To Bring To Closing
The list of things you need to bring with you to closing is short but important. Don’t be caught unprepared or risk delays at closing. Have these things with you for a smoother closing experience.
1st Time Homebuyer Mistakes: Rent ≠ Mortgage
Buying more house than you can afford is never a good decision. If you are new to the ins-and-outs of home ownership, you might get caught thinking that if you can afford a $1100 per month rent payment, then you can easily afford a $1100/mo mortgage payment. What you may not be taking into account are the myriad of expenses that come along with home ownership in addition to you mortgage payment. Here’s how to avoid becoming house poor.
Get In The Arena – Embracing mistakes and failure as steps in the journey to true mastery – in Life and in Real Estate Investment
Why I’m not taking the average naysayer’s advice… most of them are not in the arena.
I can’t tell you the number of naysayers who comment negatively about “being a landlord”. It’s too risky. You’ll have tenants calling you in the middle of the night. You’ll have to chase people for rent payments. Etc. Here’s the thing…. How many of those people have tried it themselves?
Local Real Estate News: Alamance-Burlington Schools launching online student enrollment process
Alamance-Burlington Schools is launching an online student enrollment process for new and returning students. Parents can now complete the enrollment process paperwork, along with all of the typical “back to school” information and permission forms on any device with internet….
A Real Estate Agent You Can Trust
Contact Sarah Cook!
Call: (336) 525 – 1233
Email: Hi@SarahCookRealty.com
Graham, Burlington, Mebane, Elon, Alamance County NC
Licensed in North Carolina
Keller Williams Realty Burlington
2280 S. Church Street, Suite 206 , Burlington, NC 27215, US
