Buy Now or Wait? 3 Reasons This Summer Might Be the Right Time—Even Without a Mortgage
If you’re wondering whether to buy now or wait until the market shifts, you’re not alone. Many would-be buyers are hitting pause out of fear—fear of high interest rates, fear of overpaying, fear of making a move they might regret. But if you look beyond the headlines and understand the full picture, this summer may […]
What Hurricane Helene Reveals About Housing Risk—And How Raleigh Buyers Can Build Smarter Resilience
When Hurricane Helene struck the Southeast, it left more than a trail of destruction—it left a wake-up call. With over a million residents without power and hundreds of lives lost, the storm became one of the deadliest hurricanes the U.S. has seen since 1950. But beyond the storm’s path, what Hurricane Helene reveals is that […]
Math Doesn’t Lie—But Your Mentors Might Be Misinformed
What self-employed buyers need to understand about timing, equity, and smarter home entry strategies At Burson Home Advisors, we’ve helped dozens of self-employed professionals chart a path to homeownership—without waiting two or three years to qualify for a mortgage. But sometimes, even the clearest strategy gets drowned out by well-meaning mentors who don’t understand the […]
Remote Work Is Declining—But Raleigh’s Housing Flexibility Doesn’t Have To
Why smart Raleigh buyers are turning to Lease-to-Own and No Bank Financing as employers call workers back to the office Raleigh is one of the top five metros in the nation for remote work. But even here, full-time work-from-home numbers are dropping. remote work is declining According to U.S. Census Bureau data analyzed by ResiClub, […]
Build-to-Rent Is Booming—But What If You Could Build Wealth Instead of Just Paying Rent?
How our Lease-to-Own and No Bank Financing Homes give Raleigh families a smarter alternative to institutional rental models. build-to-rent is booming If you’ve been house hunting in the Triangle, you’ve likely come across brand-new neighborhoods filled with homes for rent—not for sale. These are part of the rising wave of Build-to-Rent (BTR) communities—entire subdivisions constructed […]
The Housing Market Is Slowing—But That Doesn’t Mean You Have To
How first-time buyers, relocating homeowners, and self-employed professionals can leverage Lease-to-Own and No Bank Financing options to build wealth now. April 2025 marked a major turning point in U.S. real estate. Home sales dropped to their lowest spring levels since 2009. Mortgage rates remain stuck near 7%. And prices? Still climbing. For many would-be buyers, […]
What If You’re Not Behind—Just Waiting for the Right Way Forward?
Why lifestyle delays are redefining homeownership—and how Lease-to-Own can meet you right where you are. If you’re in your 30s or 40s and still waiting to buy your first home, you’re not late. You’re living in a world that changed—and most of the housing industry hasn’t caught up. lease-to-own that works The average age of […]
Rent Prices Are About to Rebound: Why Lease-to-Own Is the Smartest Move in Raleigh Right Now
If you’re currently renting and waiting for the “perfect time” to buy a home in Raleigh, you may want to act sooner than you think. lease-to-own is the smartest move According to real estate analysts, rent prices are set to bounce back by 2026. As rental construction slows and demand stays strong, families who wait […]
More Listings, Still Out of Reach: Why Raleigh Buyers—From Relocating Homeowners to First-Time Buyers—Need Smarter, Fiscally-Savvy Options
National headlines suggest home buying is getting easier, with more listings hitting the market. But in Raleigh? That’s only part of the picture. more listings still out of reach Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a current homeowner relocating to the Triangle, or a self-employed professional still getting mortgage-ready, the reality is this: prices remain high, […]
Lease to Own in Raleigh: Why You Don’t Need Boomer Wealth to Start Building Equity
If you’re scrolling through homes for rent in Raleigh NC and feeling like buying a home is out of reach—you’re not alone. A recent USA Today article featured a quote that struck a nerve with millions of Americans, especially millennials: “I’ve always just thought I’m going to be a renter until I die… I think […]
