Resources

Navigating the Volatile and Unpredictable Real Estate Market: A Guide to Making the Right Decision

Over the past several years, the real estate market has been exciting, volatile, unpredictable, and everything in between. Anyone saying...

Earnest Money Deposit and Due Diligence Fee

The earnest money deposit (EMD) and due diligence fee (DDF) are two deposits made on behalf of the buyer that demonstrate the buyer’s...

How to Properly Determine the Square Footage of Your House

Calculating the square footage of a house can be a daunting task depending on the size of the house, but it is necessary for multiple...

How to Make an Offer on a House

What to Do When You’re Ready to Make an Offer on a House We did it! We’ve found a house that you love and you’re ready to take the next...

Working with Real Estate Agents

Everythying You Need to Know About Working with a Realtor in Hickory, NC Are you looking to buy or sell real estate in Hickory, NC? This...

Zillow Home Buying & Selling Explained

Using Zillow to Buy & Sell The home buying and selling process can be a very stressful one. So, it is easy for us to learn to rely on the...

Finding the Right Real Estate Agent

How to Choose the Perfect Real Estate Agent in Hickory, NC At Osborne Real Estate Group, we aim to be the best fit for all our clients in...

For Sale By Owner (FSBO)

Important Things to Consider When Selling a Home in Hickory, NC SETTING THE PRICE What is your home really worth? Just because your...

U.S. New Home Sales Fell for Second Straight Month in May

WASHINGTON—Americans purchased fewer new homes in May, a sign the housing sector remains on uneven footing. Purchases of newly built...

Investors Are Buying More of the U.S. Housing Market Than Ever Before

The share of investor purchases of U.S. homes have climbed to an all-time high, a sign that rising home prices have done little to dampen...

U.S. Existing-Home Sales Rose in May

WASHINGTON—Sales of previously owned homes rose in May, a sign that falling mortgage rates could be nudging the housing market toward a...