Meet Our New Buyer’s Specialist, Diane Shayya

Hello Everyone! My name is Diane Shayya. I have lived in the Raleigh area for 12 years. I have been a real estate broker for 7 years and have just joined the #1 team in the Carolinas – the Marti Hampton Team. I have helped numerous families transition into the area, and have had great success in finding them a wonderful home that fit their needs and provides an excellent financial investment. Hiring the right Realtor to help you make one of the biggest investment decisions of your life is very important. The reason for my success in real estate is my eagerness to learn the market and my ability to understand my clients’ needs. I have also assisted investors put together real estate portfolios to help them accomplish their financial goals

With everything you are hearing on the news about the real estate market, you are probably wondering if this is a good time to purchase a home. You may feel unsure about the economy and how real estate prices are going to be affected. We all know that the market has slowed, and that is why this is the best time to buy a home! Interest rates are at their lowest in years, and home prices have stabilized. There are a lot of homes on the market, which means you have a great selection of homes to choose from. This is also the perfect time to buy an investment property. Because of the credit crisis, many people have had to foreclose on their homes and cannot buy another one for several years until they have repaired their credit. These people still need a place to live, so they are renting homes instead of purchasing which has created a great rental market.

The Raleigh market is one of the strongest real estate markets in the country. Our homes are still selling and appreciating. Investing in real estate is less risky than investing in the stock market right now. The stock market has been very volatile and many stock prices are on a downward trend. Real estate is a local market and ours is good! Call the Marti Hampton Team to find out what great opportunities to purchase a home are available to you today.

Good News for the Triangle real estate market

Hello out there – thanks for stopping by. We have some “words of wisdom” about the Triangle Real Estate market from our preferred lender – Starkey Mortgage. Starkey has been a welcome addition to help us refer our customers and clients to excellent rates in today’s challenging mortgage market. Here’s what Dawn Biddex from Starkey Mortgage has to say:

Do not surround yourself with negative thoughts or people! We are truly blessed to be in this market! One of our largest investors just released new guidelines NATIONWIDE for properties deemed to be in "Declining Markets" "At Risk Markets" and "Severely Declining Markets"

Guess how many counties in North Carolina made that list........ NONE! That's right. Not a single one. Let's count our many blessings and continue Bringing People Home! Have a GREAT Day & buy a home!

As a mortgage professional for over 10 years, i have known Marti's name. Recently, we began to work together in partnership with many of Marti's clients and team members. The thing that you notice instantly about Marti Hampton and her team is their level of professionalism, experience and commitment. So often I would walk into a real estate office and be surrounded by part time agents that fall in and out of the industry. Marti is committed to excellence in everything she does and surrounds herself with a team that shares that same commitment. My recommendation is to call Marti if you are buying or selling. This is truly one realtor and real estate team that will make the difference between average and outstanding!