Financial Literacy

$450K Cash or $475K Later How Raleigh Sellers Should Compare Offers in 2025-2026

Phil Slezak

Published on: 20/12/2025

Raleigh sellers face cash vs financed offers every day. Learn how to compare net proceeds, risk, and timing before choosing the wrong deal.

Seller GuidesSeller InsightsFinancial LiteracySeller Timing & StrategySeller Strategy & Home ImprovementHome Design & StagingFinancial StrategyHome Selling StrategyMarket Updates

Zillow Doesn’t Sell Homes: Raleigh Strategy

Phil Slezak

Published on: 20/12/2025

Your Raleigh home can be online everywhere and still not sell. Learn the listing strategy that actually drives offers in the first 72 hours.

Raleigh Real Estate TipsRaleigh Real Estate MarketingSeller GuidesSeller InsightsRaleigh Real Estate Investment GuidesSustainability & Modern DesignFinancial LiteracySeller Strategy & Home ImprovementInvestment StrategyHome Selling Strategy

Comps Don’t Price Homes Buyers Do How Raleigh Sellers Win on Price in 2025-2026

Phil Slezak

Published on: 18/12/2025

Raleigh sellers rely too much on comps. Learn how buyer behavior, not past sales, determines real pricing and winning offers in 2025-2026.

Seller GuidesSeller InsightsFinancial LiteracyMarket Trends & ForecastsSeller Strategy & Home ImprovementHome Selling StrategyMarket Updates

Why Buying the Wrong Home in Raleigh Can Cost More Than Renting in 2025-2026

Phil Slezak

Published on: 18/12/2025

Buying a home in Raleigh is not always better than renting. Learn how rushed purchases cost buyers money and how smart exit planning protects you.

Raleigh Real Estate TipsRaleigh Homebuyer Programs & FinancingRaleigh Real Estate Investment GuidesBuyer GuidesFinancial LiteracyBuyer Strategy & TimingHomebuyer Education