TLDR – Homebuyer Workshop Recap RiverWILD Real Estate hosted a 2026 Homebuyer Workshop led by Aubrie Leonard to help buyers prepare for today’s Johnston County real estate market. Attendees learned why getting preapproved early matters and what documents lenders require. The workshop explained how buyer’s agents are paid and how they advocate for buyers during […]
Before we recap what was truly an incredible year, we want to pause and share one of the core beliefs that drives everything we do here at the RiverWILD Real Estate Team: Homeownership is freedom! That belief isn’t just a slogan. It’s a mission — and in today’s complex Johnston County real estate market, it […]
13 Homes. 13 Chances. One Incredible Opportunity A Story Worth Sharing: A New Home for the Holidays Imagine this… Home buyers tired of touring homes and viewing fixer-upper surprises, decide to stop by a RiverWILD Real Estate open house one Saturday afternoon “just to look.” They’re greeted by a warm smile, learn about an “almost […]
The Hidden Heroes Behind Raleigh’s Affordable Housing Fame Raleigh, North Carolina, is a city celebrated by WalletHub’s Author, Adam McCann as the 4th best affordable market for first-time home buyers. But here’s a little secret: Raleigh couldn’t have done it alone! Meet the unsung heroes – the neighboring bedroom communities of Clayton, Garner, Smithfield, Wendell, […]
Thinking about buying your first home in Harnett, Johnston or Wake County? You’re bound to run into real estate terms that sound like a different language. As real estate agents, we see it all the time when we use terms like “PMI,” “escrow,” or “rate lock”. We know “that look”! It’s that “puppy dog” look. […]
Let’s face it, buying a home in 2024 hasn’t been easy. Especially for those venturing into the market for the first time. But while it’s true that the real estate landscape has been challenging, the RiverWILD Real Estate Team is here to make the journey smoother for Johnston County first-time homebuyers. With the right strategies […]
Key Takeaways: As mortgage rates continue hovering near historic lows, many potential buyers are eager to make a move—but it can be hard to know which type of loan is best. There are dozens of different mortgage options available today, and some even have low down payment or credit score requirements. This can help a […]
