Laura Silvestri's Blog

Posted on 09/12/2024

No matter how safe your neighborhood is, it's still important to protect it from break-ins. How can you deter intruders from coming into your yard and attempting to break into your home? The following safety tips can help you discourage intruders from targeting your home. Keep Valuable Items Out of View Intruders sometimes target houses when they can...

Home Safety

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Posted on 09/10/2024

Tax facts: Property tax late fees & more

Like most recurring expenses, property taxes have late fees if not paid on time. While the amount and specific consequences vary from one municipality to the next, property tax late fees are something homeowners will want to avoid. Here are some basic facts about paying your property taxes on-time and in the correct amount: How property taxes are...

Posted on 09/03/2024

Homebuyer Questions About Moving to a New Neighborhood

Buying the house itself is only part of home buying. When you buy a new home, you choose a brand new place to live. In some cases, that place might be unfamiliar or far away from where you lived before. So, it's important to keep the local area in mind during your search. But how can you determine...

Choosing A Neighborhood

Home Buying

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Posted on 08/13/2024

Your Guide to Seller Financing Options

In real estate transactions, homebuyers have to obtain some kind of financing. Typically, this additional monetary support comes from a third party institution like a bank or mortgage lender. However, sometimes the seller may also offer financing directly. There are many options available depending on the specific need and situation. Here is a basic overview of seller financing...

Posted on 08/06/2024

Home Appraisals: How Do They Work?

In the middle of buying a home? If so, you've probably already realized that there are many steps you'll need to complete before you will officially take ownership. From scheduling inspections to going through the drawn-out closing process, there are many items that need to be checked off your list. And one thing you won't want to overlook...

Posted on 07/31/2024

6 Hidden Costs of Owning a Home

Photo by Gabby K from Pexels The cost of owning a home is much more than just your mortgage. There is a sizable list of additional costs prospective homeowners should plan for when thinking about buying a home. Here we will go over the primary additional costs of home ownership you might not have thought of. Property Taxes...

Posted on 09/11/2024

Another Property Sold - 2309 Bartlett Circle, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Come see this lovely 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home. Open floor plan, 2 story living room with fireplace, separate dining room and gourmet kitchen.*Rare First Floor Primary* with walk in closet and soaking tub, double sinks and trey ceilings. 3 spacious bedrooms and loft/flex room over looking the living room. Lots of outdoor space, wooded views from the rear patio, covered front porch, and secluded second floor balcony. Make this delightful townhome and well established neighborhood your new community. 5 minutes from Hillsborough Historic District and the lively...

Posted on 08/24/2024

Video Tour - 2309 Bartlett Circle, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Come see this lovely 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home. Open floor plan, 2 story living room with fireplace, separate dining room and gourmet kitchen.*Rare First Floor Primary* with walk in closet and soaking tub, double sinks and trey ceilings. 3 spacious bedrooms and loft/flex room over looking the living room. Lots of outdoor space, wooded views from the rear patio, covered front porch, and secluded second floor balcony. Make this delightful townhome and well established neighborhood your new community. 5 minutes from Hillsborough Historic District and the lively...

Posted on 08/24/2024

2309 Bartlett Circle, Hillsborough, NC 27278 is now new to the market!

Come see this lovely 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home. Open floor plan, 2 story living room with fireplace, separate dining room and gourmet kitchen.*Rare First Floor Primary* with walk in closet and soaking tub, double sinks and trey ceilings. 3 spacious bedrooms and loft/flex room over looking the living room. Lots of outdoor space, wooded views from the rear patio, covered front porch, and secluded second floor balcony. Make this delightful townhome and well established neighborhood your new community. 5 minutes from Hillsborough Historic District and the lively...

Posted on 08/21/2024

537 Twisted Maple Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278 now has a new price of $755,000!

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...

Posted on 08/03/2024

Another Property Sold - 111 Fletcher Ridge Road, Timberlake, NC 27583

This one level home has a convenient split floor plan with many recent upgrades including Hardwood floors, Quartzite countertops, and Stainless Appliances! The rocking chair front porch leads to the spacious great room with fireplace and very a high ceiling! Enjoy your meals in the separate Dining Room or the Kitchen with adjoining breakfast room and bar seating area! The roomy primary suite features an enormous walk-in closet in the bedroom and another walk-in closet in the bathroom! Laundry room with sink and cabinets leads to the 2 car garage! SPECTRUM INTERNET so you can work from home if you...

Posted on 07/31/2024

Another Property Rented - 553 N Nash Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278

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...