Mimi Francis's (francishometeam) Blog

Buying a home is a kind of daunting task, regardless of one being a novice home buyer or an expert in the real estate market. At first, finding a suitable home for one’s requirements is frightening enough. In addition, knowing how to avoid paying more than the fair value of the home is yet anothe...

A friend emailed me today with concerns about wire transferring money to the Closing Attorney's Trust, or Escrow,  Account to finalize her home purchase. She was concerned about transferring the money and asked me if the practice is safe.  I thought you might be interested in my response to her: ...

We just completed a super week at the Francis Home Team in Cary, NC!  Hailey, the sharp young agent who joined us to assist our Home Buyers, closed 2 purchases this week and we closed for one of Home Sellers, too.  That's a *rockin'* week in a Realtor's life! It's a common - and smart! - practice...

We received the following email from a Home Owner in Apex NC recently: "I received a postcard from the Francis Home Team stating that the average sales price per square foot in my community is $107.54.  I just had my house appraised and the price per square foot turned out to be $101.60 or $14,85...

Convenient to EVERYTHING! Quick access to the Raleigh Beltline, convenient to a wide variety of shops retailers. No HOA dues, vacant and ready to move in! See more homes like this! 3715 Greywood Drive Raleigh, NC 27604 Great Location ... Convenient to EVERYTHING!!! Home Photo Gallery Virtual Tour...

This 1 Owner home has been loving maintained and is ready to welcome a new family! Gleaming hardwoods upstairs and down, granite countertops, custom tiled backsplash,smooth ceilings beautiful fixtures. Big fenced backyard + community playground + swimming pool! One of the prettiest homes in the c...

STUNNING 5 Bdrm home w/ 3 Full Baths on cul de sac(includes 1st flr BR w/full bath) Hardwood floors, stunning dark custom tile in kitchen,dining rm & baths,9ft smooth ceilings throughout. Big Kitchen opens to the Family Rm w/breakfast area, a large island & Walk In Pantry.Huge Master Suite + spac...

Lovingly maintained custom built home on 1+ acres on Raleigh/Cary border!This beauty has it all:gleaming hardwoods, 3 bedroom + office/flex space w/closet,+ plenty of land to add workshop/studio/play structure. Huge Master w/large separate shower and whirlpool tub. Close to shopping + major roads...

Absolutely charming one-story home - and qualifies for USDA 100% financing, too! This home has what *everyone* wants: hardwood look laminate flooring, freshly painted, 1st floor Master, open flowing floor plan and a big, level fenced backyard with storage shed! In a prime Apex location, just minu...

Well Loved Home seeks its next family! Super home in the heart of Cary - EZ access to major roads + shopping without losing that "away from it all' feeling ! 3 big bedrooms + Living Room, Family Room, Office, Covered Porch, Big Deck and *huge* fenced backyard! Over 2000 square feet and no HOA due...