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 made landfall, it became one of the deadliest U.S. hurricanes since 1950—leaving over a million without power and hundreds of lives lost. But the devastation didn’t stop when the skies cleared. Now, the storm’s aftershocks are rippling far beyond its path—impacting housing markets from western North Carolina to South Carolina, Georgia, and […]
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 buyers 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 fully understand […]
Remote Work Is Declining—But Raleigh’s Housing Flexibility Doesn’t Have To
Remote Work Is Declining—But Raleigh’s Housing Flexibility Doesn’t Have To You’ve built your life around the freedom of working from home. The mid-morning walks. The kitchen that doubles as your break room. The ability to skip traffic and still overdeliver for your team. But now? The whispers are louder. Leadership is “evaluating productivity.” New policies […]
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. 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. While build-to-rent expands across the Triangle, we’re also seeing growing interest in the Triad—Greensboro and Winston-Salem—where […]
The Housing Market Is Slowing—But That Doesn’t Mean You Have To
The housing market is slowing across the Triangle and the Triad — but smart buyers are still building wealth. Discover how lease to own and no-bank-financing homes offer flexible paths to ownership. April 2025 marked a turning point in U.S. real estate. Sales hit their lowest spring levels since 2009, mortgage rates hovered near 7%, […]
What If You Are 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 in the Triangle and the Triad. 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 […]
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. 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 may find themselves paying more […]
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. 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, interest rates are volatile, and most […]
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 […]