Real Estate Market Insight

Low Rates Lie: Raleigh’s True Buying Cost

Phil Slezak

Published on: 18/12/2025

Raleigh buyers chase low mortgage rates but miss hidden costs. Learn how total loan cost beats headline rates every time in 2025-2026.

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$12,000 in Inspection Issues: When Raleigh Buyers Should Renegotiate or Walk Away in 2025-2026

Phil Slezak

Published on: 16/12/2025

Buyer education focused on inspections, due diligence leverage, and how to separate negotiable issues from true deal breakers in Raleigh real estate.

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What $2,500-2026 a Month Buys You in Raleigh NC in 2025

Phil Slezak

Published on: 15/12/2025

See what $2,500 a month really buys in Raleigh with 5%, 10%, and 20% down. Real neighborhoods, real numbers, no hype.

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Apex Seller Nets $19,000 More | Raleigh-Area Listing Strategy 2025-2026

Phil Slezak

Published on: 09/12/2025

Discover how one Apex seller netted $19,000 more using AI-powered pricing, micro-market strategy, and Raleigh’s most effective 2025-2026 listing system.

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