Luxury Home Marketing Group Announces Executive Board for 2015-16
The Raleigh-based Luxury Home Marketing Group announces its Executive Board structure for 2015-16. Former Vice-President Jill Rekuc of Olde Raleigh Real Estate takes over as President. Linda Bird Kolarov of Coldwell Banker Advantage assumes the role of Vice-President. Lindsay Taylor of Coldwell... - February 16, 2015
Kim Crump Earns Agent of the Year Honors @ Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® for 2014 Team Awards Announced
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® honors Buyer’s Specialist Kim Crump as Agent of the year for 2014 with over 10.8 million in closed transactions. “We keep the spirit of a friendly competition amongst the highly trained team of specialists throughout the year and the agent of the... - February 11, 2015
Truesdale Earns Agent of the Month Honors @ Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS®
As 2014 was drawing to the close, Buyer and Relocation Specialist Andrew Truesdale earned the Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Agent of the Month for November & December 2014. “Our team experienced a competitive 4th quarter during our in-house competition,” said CEO &... - February 06, 2015
Steady Third Quarter Performance Shapes Quarterly Real Estate Awards @ Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS
The 3rd quarter of 2014 showed steady performance in the greater-Triangle area Real Estate Market. Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® recently honored team members for their individual performance in the 3rd quarter. “As the 4th quarter is underway, we can look back at the goals our team... - February 04, 2015
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Commentary: More Raleigh-Area Residents Re-Evaluate Their Home Equity
Over the last two years, the United States real estate market improved significantly, but not as quickly as the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. Several factors, including fewer distressed property sales, high demand, and constrained inventory, drove the average home sale price up. As home prices... - January 28, 2015
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Commentary: Home Prices Continue to Increase in 2014 - More Homeowners Look to Sell
In 2013, the average price of a home increased by 10.9 percent compared to 2012. For more than three million homeowners nationwide, the increase in prices restored equity in their homes. “As people regain equity in their homes, many people in the greater-Triangle area who have been waiting... - January 23, 2015
Linda Craft & Team REALTORS® Welcomes Michelle Davis as Buyer and Relocation Specialist
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® welcome Buyer and Relocation Specialist Michelle Davis to the team. “Michelle brings a wealth of Real Estate experience to the team,” says CEO & President, Linda Craft. “Her background tells us that she works tirelessly on behalf of her... - January 15, 2015
Luxury Home Marketing Group Focus: 2015 Shows Promise for Growth/ More Home Ownership
The Raleigh-based Luxury Home Marketing Group took time to look ahead to 2015 at their recent networking meeting. The group reviewed a report on economic growth, and its projected impact on home ownership, presented by exclusive marketing partner Towne Mortgage of the Carolinas (NMLS... - January 07, 2015
Linda Craft Speaks: Supports Dave Ramsey Financial Peace Class: “Home Buying, Financing and Pitfalls”
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® CEO & President Linda Craft speaks regularly about the home buying and home selling process, to groups as diverse as industry leaders and first time homebuyers. She recently was called upon by the Raleigh-area gathering of the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace... - January 06, 2015
Luxury Home Marketing Group Focus: Mortgage Rates Are Climbing – But Still Rate Among Year’s Best
The Raleigh-based Luxury Home Marketing Group focused on a dynamic marketplace during August’s networking session. Discussion centered on changes in interest rates and how these changes impact the Estate Home marketplace ($750,000 and up). “The Luxury Home market remains strong in the... - November 10, 2014
Linda Craft & Team REALTORS® Welcomes Chandra Green as Team Assistant
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® welcome Chandra Green to the team, as Team Assistant. “Chandra brings extensive customer service and database management experience to our team,” says CEO & President, Linda Craft. “We look forward to her contributing to our mission of... - September 30, 2014
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Commentary: Housing Market Conditions = Unique Opportunities
In 2013, the housing market recovered significantly. Home sale prices rose by 12 percent in January 2014 compared to January 2013. At the same time, interest rates remained low at an annual average of just 3.98 percent. Linda Craft, CEO & President of Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS®,... - September 11, 2014
Summer Focus for the Luxury Home Marketing Group: Millennials in the Marketplace and Construction/Renovation
The Raleigh-based Luxury Home Marketing Group examined two growing areas of the Estate Home marketplace during summer sessions: Members of the Millennial generation entering the marketplace, and providing for construction and renovation needs in lending. “Millennials are people born between... - September 05, 2014
Linda Craft & Team REALTORS® Supports: Charity Back to School Fashion Event Saturday, August 9th
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® joined community partners to support a charity fashion show with a purpose: helping homeless and impoverished children of Wake County go back to school with new clothing and supplies. CEO & President, Linda Craft was the co-Emcee of the “Elle Toney... - August 28, 2014
Linda Craft & Team Support Kids N’ Community Foundation 24 Hour Bike Event in August
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® is supporting a great community event in August. The 4th Annual 24 Hour Bike Challenge to Benefit the Kids ‘n Community Foundation kicks off Friday, August 15th and concludes on Saturday, August 16th at EXOS Athletes’ Performance, located at Raleigh... - August 14, 2014
Kim Crump Earns Agent of the Month Honor @ Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS for June 2014
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® honors Buyer and Relocation Specialist Kim Crump as agent of the month, for her work with clients in June. Crump helped seven clients find their next homes during the month. “June concluded the 2nd quarter, and Kim ended the quarter with a great month... - August 06, 2014
Strong Second Quarter Performance Shapes Quarterly Real Estate Awards @ Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS
The 2nd quarter of 2014 continues to show growth in the greater-Triangle area Real Estate Market. Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® recently honored team members for their individual performance in the 2nd quarter. “We see strong activity in the housing market as we head into the 3rd... - August 01, 2014
Cash Buyers in the Marketplace: May’s Focus for the Luxury Home Marketing Group
The Raleigh-based Luxury Home Marketing Group provides customer service and quality advice in an exclusive range of homes in the Triangle area, those in the $750,000 price range and up. Members meet regularly to network and hear about trends and changes in this specialty market, including the role... - July 23, 2014
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Commentary: Foreclosure Alternatives Under the Magnifying Glass
Linda Craft, CEO of Linda Craft Team Realtors, is releasing an informational report comparing the consequences of a short sale to a foreclosure. The report can be found at http://www.raleighrealestateforeclosures.com. It draws on information Craft uses to advise her clients in the greater Triangle... - July 09, 2014
Bill Maliszewski Earns Agent of the Month Honors for May, 2014 @ Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS®
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® honors Buyer’s Agent Bill Maliszewski as Agent of the month for May, 2014. Bill just outpaced his colleague, Pamela Mansueti, with six home transactions to Pamela’s five. “Bill and Pamela, alone, accounted for nearly $2.7 Million dollars in... - July 03, 2014
Pamela Mansueti Earns Agent of the Month Honors for April, 2014 @ Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS®
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® honors Buyer’s Agent Pamela Mansueti as Agent of the month for April, 2014. Pamela edged out her colleague, Lisa Varona, with 7 home transactions for the month. “We’re witnessing increasing activity in the home market in the greater-Triangle... - June 30, 2014
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Commentary: Despite an Improving Marketplace, Alternatives Exist for Foreclosure, Short Sales
Linda Craft, CEO of Linda Craft Team Realtors, has released an informational report comparing the consequences of a short sale and foreclosure. The report can be found at http://www.raleighrealestateforeclosures.com and provides a thorough explanation of how a short sale might improve a... - June 19, 2014
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Commentary: In Real Estate, Experience is Worth $25,000, Study Finds
According to a report published in the Journal of Housing Research, homes listed by experienced real estate agents sell for $25,000 more on average than those listed by less experienced agents. Experienced agents are also more likely to sell a home and to sell it faster. “In a dynamic... - June 11, 2014
Chris Gorman Earns Agent of the Month Honors @ Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® for February 2014
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® congratulates Buyer & Relocation Specialist Chris Gorman for earning the top spot among the team’s agents for February of 2014. “Chris recently joined our team, and brought an enthusiasm and competitive spirit to his service to our... - May 14, 2014
Meeting the Demands of an Increasingly Active Market March’s Focus for the Luxury Home Marketing Group
The Raleigh-based Luxury Home Marketing Group focused on matching home seller’s needs to home buyer’s demands during March’s networking meeting. “Our exclusive marketing partner, Towne Mortgage of the Carolinas (NMLS #214800) briefed us on developments in the mortgage... - May 07, 2014
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Commentary: Raleigh-Area Homeowners Surprised to Learn That People are Lining Up to Buy Their Homes
As the housing market begins the process of recovering from the crash that occurred in 2008, many homeowners in the Raleigh area are surprised to find that their homes are suddenly in demand. “Because inventory in the Triangle-area is low, people who want to buy a home are competing... - May 01, 2014
Networking and Delivering Value – February’s Focus for the Luxury Home Marketing Group
The Raleigh-based Luxury Home Marketing Group focused on interaction among members to deliver value to their clients, during February’s meeting. “The strength of the Luxury Home Marketing Group is that we are a coalition of real estate leaders, sharing marketing expertise and knowledge... - March 21, 2014
Triangle-Area Mortgage Options & the Estate Home Market – January’s Focus for the Luxury Home Marketing Group
The Raleigh-based Luxury Home Marketing Group focused on mortgage options in the $750,000 and up market during January’s meeting. Denise Beatty, Sales Manager of Towne Mortgage of the Carolinas discussed the variety of mortgage options in this segment of the marketplace. “Clients who... - March 12, 2014
Truesdale Earns Agent of the Month Honors @ Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® for December, 2013
Buyer and Relocation Specialist Andrew Truesdale has earned the Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Agent of the Month for December 2013. “Andrew frequently works with our highest-profile clients, including members of the Carolina Hurricanes through our Corporate Real Estate Sponsorship... - March 03, 2014
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Welcome Jordan Clark to Team as an Independent Broker
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® welcome Jordan Clark to the team as an independent broker and seller specialist. “In talking to Jordan, one thing that stood out was his commitment to superior customer service,” said CEO & President, Linda Craft. “He has the right... - March 01, 2014
Bill Maliszewski Earns Agent of the Month Honors @ Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® for January 2014
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® honor agent Bill Maliszewski as January’s Agent of the Month. Maliszewski lead the team with 6 transactions in the first month of 2014. “Bill’s performance is an indication of what we’re seeing in an increasingly active real estate... - February 27, 2014
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Commentary: Home-Prices Increasing Nationwide, with Many Near 2006 Peak
Over the last year, home prices nationwide have steadily increased, with four states reporting home prices that matched their 2006 peak prices and twenty-two other states reporting prices within 10 percent of their peaks. Home prices in Raleigh have increased as well, giving equity back to... - February 25, 2014
Luxury Home Marketing Group Welcome Raleigh-Native Ginger Rogers to the Team
The Raleigh-based Luxury Home Marketing Group welcomes veteran REALTOR® Ginger Rogers of Coldwell Banker HPW to the team. “The Luxury Home Marketing Group uses the power of networking on behalf of our clients, in the $750,000 and up price range,” said LHMG President Linda Craft. - February 17, 2014
Realtor® Gail Perry Re-Joins Luxury Home Marketing Group
The Raleigh-based Luxury Home Marketing Group welcomes the return of founding member Gail Perry of Gail Perry & Associates to the organization. “We are looking forward to Gail’s return, and her contributions to our networking group,” said LHMG President Linda Craft. - February 14, 2014
Luxury Home Marketing Group Announces New Partnership with Towne Mortgage of the Carolinas for 2014
In an effort to bring the best possible services available to their clients, The Raleigh-based Luxury Home Marketing Group announces an exclusive partnership with Towne Mortgage of the Carolinas for 2014. “As members of the Luxury Home Marketing Group, we focus on delivering quality advice... - February 12, 2014
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Welcome Alex Moore as a Residential Investment Specialist
Linda Craft & Team, Realtors® welcome Alex Moore to the Team as a Residential Investment Specialist. “The Triangle-area offers a number of tremendous opportunities for Real Estate Investment,” said CEO & President, Linda Craft. “Alex’s role is to work with our... - January 09, 2014
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Commentary: Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure Finding Relief in Raleigh
For homeowners in danger of losing their home to foreclosure, it is common to feel alone and as though there is no help. In Raleigh, homeowners in this situation are finding relief thanks to a dedicated agent trained specifically to help distressed homeowners. “It is common for homeowners in... - January 06, 2014
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Welcome Chris Gorman as Buyer & Relocation Specialist
Linda Craft & Team, Realtors® welcome Chris Gorman to the Team as a Buyer & Relocation Specialist. “Chris has strong roots in the greater-Triangle area,” said CEO & President, Linda Craft. “When we met, and he talked about his passion for Real Estate, and his... - January 04, 2014
Luxury Home Marketing Group Welcomes Mollie Owen
Raleigh Realtor Mollie Owen of Hodge & Kittrell Sotheby’s International Realty is joining the Raleigh-based Luxury Home Marketing Group. “Eighteen years of experience in the Raleigh-area marketplace gives Mollie the kind of networking we value at the Luxury Home Marketing... - December 21, 2013
Luxury Home Marketing Group Welcomes Leslie Young
The Raleigh-based Luxury Home Marketing Group welcomes new member, REALTOR® Leslie Young of Coldwell Banker HPW. “Leslie has more than 16 years as a full-time Real Estate Professional,” said LHMG President Linda Craft. “She’s a Multi-Million dollar producer in the... - December 19, 2013
Luxury Home Marketing Focuses on Staging the Home in October Meeting
The Raleigh-based Luxury Home Marketing Group focused on the process of staging a home for successful showing and sale, during their October meeting. Bobbie McGrath of Successful Staging discussed the various ways to stage a home. “In the world of marketing for luxury, or estate homes, first... - November 28, 2013
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Commentary: Prices Rise, Homeowners in Raleigh Are Surprised to Learn Their Homes Are in Demand
Homeowners in Raleigh who were forced to put off selling their homes because of the downturn in the housing market are now discovering that their homes are worth more than they thought, and there are a large number of buyers looking to purchase those homes. “Many homeowners began to tune out... - November 20, 2013
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Commentary: Recovering Housing Market in Raleigh Driving Up Values, Catching Some Homeowners by Surprise
Homeowners in Raleigh who found themselves underwater during the housing crisis are discovering that they may now have equity in their homes. This is a result of exceptional price increases in the last 6-8 months. “This market has surprised some homeowners who simply stopped paying attention... - November 18, 2013
Linda Craft Attends the Real Estate Industry’s Most Elite Conference; Joins 100 of the Most Elite REALTORS® at the Fall CKC Mastery Summit in Miami, FL
CKG International, an internationally recognized real estate coaching firm to the world’s most successful agents, recently held a ground breaking conference for the most elite REALTORS® in the industry. Linda Craft, President & CEO of Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® was one of... - November 15, 2013
Mansueti Earns Agent of the Quarter Honors @ Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® for 3rd Quarter, 2013
Buyers’ Agent & Relocation Specialist Pamela Mansueti has earned the Agent of the Quarter honor at Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® for the 3rd Quarter of 2013. Pam also leads Linda Craft & Team with 32 transactions year-to-date. “Pam is a top competitor for our agent of... - November 15, 2013
Luxury Home Marketing Welcomes Mary Edna Williams
The Raleigh-based Luxury Home Marketing Group is growing with the addition of REALTOR® Mary Edna Williams, of RE/MAX Preferred Associates. “Mary Edna brings a wealth of experience to the group, as a four-decade long resident of the Triangle area.” said LHMG President Linda Craft. - November 12, 2013
Bijeau Breaks Four-Way Tie, Earns Agent of the Month for September, 2013 @ Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS®
September’s Agent of the Month competition at Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® went until the last day of the month, and all the way through a tie-breaker, involving Buyer and Relocation Specialists Muriel Bijeau, Kim Crump, Pamela Mansueti and Bill Maliszewski. However, when the dust... - November 11, 2013
As Housing Market Improves, Distressed Homeowners in the Greater Triangle-Area in Danger of Being Left Behind
Distressed homeowners in the greater Triangle area will soon no longer be able to take advantage Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act. The law, enacted in 2007, helps distressed homeowners by relieving them of additional tax responsibility that often accompanies cancelled or forgiven... - November 08, 2013
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS® Welcome Michael Martin of Prospect Mortgage as a Preferred Lender
Linda Craft & Team, Realtors® welcome Michael Martin of Prospect Mortgage to the team’s Preferred Lender’s program. “Michael has a great reputation in our community,” said CEO & President, Linda Craft. “He joins our team of preferred lenders. The preferred... - October 16, 2013
Bijeau Earns Sales Agent of the Month for August, 2013 @ Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS®
August was a busy month for the team at Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS’®. Buyer and Relocation Specialist Muriel Bijeau earned her third "Agent of the Month" honor of 2013, with four buyer transactions to her credit. Bijeau was also agent of the month in April and... - October 07, 2013