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Posted on 07/02/2024

Home Warranty 101: What Buyers Should Know

Many homebuyers have the choice of whether to purchase a home warranty with the home itself. While not required, it can be a helpful way to ensure that your new home is well cared for. It can also have some downsides and may not be right for everyone. Here we’ll go over the basics of home warranties to...

Home Buying

Home Warranty

Posted on 06/25/2024

3 Reasons to Hire an Agent to Sell Your Home

Selling your home without a real estate agent might seem like the easier choice. However, there are still huge advantages to working with a professional like the agents at Silvestri Properties to navigate the market. Here are some basic things to know about working with us to sell your home: You Will Get More Exposure One excellent advantage...

Home Selling

Home Buying

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Posted on 06/18/2024

Moving out of a rental house: Cleaning guide

Thorough move out cleaning is the only thing standing between you and your security deposit. While many rental companies and landlords might provide a checklist for house cleaning at move out, it's still easy to miss important details. Unfortunately, some of these details can be costly. Moving is high on the list of life's most stressful events, and...

Cleaning Tips

Moving Out

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Posted on 06/11/2024

Monthly maintenance tasks for your home

From your plumbing and HVAC system to home safety devices, there are several items in your home that can break down or malfunction. Doing some maintenance tasks each month can help reduce the risk of needing repairs or having to replace equipment. Plan on performing the following maintenance tasks in your home monthly: Replace HVAC filters Your HVAC...

Home Maintenance

Posted on 06/05/2024

Mortgage broker vs lender: Understanding the difference

At first, it might seem tricky to differentiate a mortgage broker vs lender. After all, both provide mortgage loans. While both brokers and individual lenders can help you with the same service, there are some important differences homeowners should be aware of. Here is a basic guide to the difference between direct lenders and mortgage brokers: Key differences...

Mortgage Lender

Mortgage Broker

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Posted on 05/28/2024

3 Key Things to Consider When Buying a Fixer-Upper

If you have a tight budget and love DIY, buying a fixer-upper might seem like a straightforward decision. Fixer-uppers are homes that need repairs and updates rather than being “move-in ready,” and can be affordable options in any kind of market. However, fixer-uppers require significant money, effort and careful planning. If you’re trying to determine whether a fixer-upper...

Budget

Fixer Upper

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Posted on 05/21/2024

How to price your home: A quick seller's guide

The question of how to price your home is one of the most important aspects of the selling process. How do you know what your home is worth? How do you know what somebody would actually pay for it? Real estate professionals like the agents at Silvestri Properties can guide you in this decision to help you get...

Home Selling

Home Selling Tips

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Posted on 07/09/2024

5506 Turkey Farm Road, Durham, NC 27705 is now new to the market!

Call for a private showing, home is occupied until July 1. Very well maintained 3 bed 2 bath ranch on private 1.5 acre. Recently remodeled, freshly coated hardwood floors throughout. Ceramic tile baths and kitchen, includes washer/dryer. Outdoor storage shed and back porch. Surrounded by mature growth and beautiful lawns. Great location, lots of outdoor living. 1/2 mile to Johnston's Mill, neighborhood BB court, fire pit and playground. Inside the "Golden Triangle" 10 minutes to Duke, UNC and...

Real Estate

Durham

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Posted on 06/28/2024

Another Property Sold - 1005 Hundley Place, Durham, NC 27701

MOVE IN BY EARLY 2024! Downtown Durham's newest collection delivers 24 turnkey townhomes and eight modern plans embedded in the booming Central Park District. Next stop? North & Broadway. The collection's striking, industrially-inclined design echoes the sleek elements of its surrounding cityscape to make a dramatic first impression. Multiple levels of light-flooded living feel invitingly intimate, incorporating high ceilings, huge windows and rich hardwoods in sophisticated, sun-soaked spaces. Buyers can pick from plans offering 2-3 BR, 2.5 - 3.5 BA across SQ FTs ranging from 1,636 - 2,267! Plus, the peace of mind EV-ready garages,...

Real Estate

Durham

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Posted on 06/21/2024

Another Property Sold - 334 Spicebush Circle, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Lightly lived in and coveted end-unit that has only been occupied a fraction of the time since built, so it is in a like-new condition. Lovely kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Hardwood flooring throughout much of the main floor. Nice dining area leads opens to the living room featuring a soaring 2-story cathedral ceiling. Primary suite on the main with tiled shower for easy living. For relaxing there is an enclosed patio with radiant heating that leads out to a back deck with composite flooring. The hardwood floors are continued upstairs where you'll find three more bedrooms and a sitting...

Real Estate

Hillsborough

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Posted on 06/14/2024

537 Twisted Maple Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278 is now new to the market!

Brand New Contemporary Farmhouse on almost half an acre. Enjoy your Private Haven in this Charming Neighborhood Enclave in West Hillsborough. 3 or 4 Beds, 2.5 Baths, 2405 Square Feet. Meticulously Built, High End Finishes Create Casual Elegnce Throughout. Open Spaces and Cozy Nooks, Many Places to Nestle In or Entertain. Covered Front Porch, French Doors Open onto the Back Deck Overlooking the Backyard and Mature Woods, Plenty of Outdoor Space for more Lawn or Garden Shed. Hardwood Floors and Ceramic Tile Baths, 9 Foot Ceilings. Exceptional Trim Work in the Crown Moulding, Wainscoting, and Closets. First Floor Primary Suite, Large Walk In...

Real Estate

Hillsborough

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Posted on 06/09/2024

553 N Nash Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278 is now new to the market!

Adorable Farmhouse in North West Hillsborough. Almost New Construction, Charming Neighbohood, Mature Landscape. 3 Beds/2.5 Bath, First Floor Primary Bedroom, 1508 SqFt, 9 Foot Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Granite Counter Tops, Gourmet Kitchen, Washer Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, and Refrigerator Included. Ceramic Tile Baths, Covered Front Porch and Screened Back...

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