When Hurricane Helene struck the Southeast, it left more than a trail of destruction—it left a wake-up call. what hurricane Helene reveals 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, its aftershocks are now rippling through the housing market—from western North Carolina to parts of South Carolina, Georgia, and beyond. For many would-be buyers, particularly in the Raleigh area, this tragedy presents a deeper question: Is my next home—and my long-term financial strategy—resilient enough to withstand the unexpected? At Burson Home Advisors, we don’t just help clients find a home. We help them create a plan that’s

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 for one purpose: to house long-term renters. And there’s a reason they’re popping up everywhere. Big investors see renting as profitable. But here’s the question no one is asking: Is it profitable for you? The Rise of BTR—and What It Means for Raleigh Families In recent years, national investment firms have poured billions into build-to-rent developments across the Sun Belt. Raleigh is now firmly on

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 may find themselves paying more for less—whether they’re in apartments or single-family homes. But what if there was a way to lock in a fixed monthly payment that’s lower than a mortgage, build equity, and keep your options open? That’s exactly what our clients do through Burson Home Advisors’ Lease-to-Own programs offered through their partners. And for families relocating to Raleigh, first-time homebuyers, and entrepreneurs

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, interest rates are volatile, and most homes are still out of reach—unless you already have equity or cash to roll in. +At Burson Home Advisors, we help buyers take a smarter, more fiscally-sound path forward—one that builds equity now, keeps monthly payments fixed (and lower than a mortgage), and protects your options for the future. The National Inventory Story—And What It Misses It’s true: active