homes for sale: 30 Cleaning Tips in 30 Days to Prepare your Home to Sell! - 08/16/12 08:03 PM
30 Cleaning Tips in 30 Days to Prepare your Home to Sell!
Where do you start when it is time to get your home ready to sell. Below is an extensive list of things to do to prepare your home for the Real Estate Market. You truly want it to look good and smell good. As you go through the list, you might wonder if some of these things are necessary. The answer is yes. People will look in cabinets, drawers, and closets to see how much space there is for their things. They also want to know how well the … (8 comments)

homes for sale: Apex, NC Housing Market Report May 2012 - 06/30/12 07:06 AM
Apex, NC Housing Market Report May 2012

Housing in Apex, NC is Looking Great! The median sales price increased from $267k in May 2011 to $277,500 in May 2012. Inventory is down and DOM - days on the market have decreased. We're seeing multiple offers on homes.
It will be interesting to see what June holds as we're currently seeing a steady stream of inquiries. Our market is directly affected by sales in other states. Reports are that homes sales are rising in many states.
What does this mean to buyers?: The good news is you're buying in an area that … (0 comments)

homes for sale: 10 Items to Move or Get Rid Of When Your Home Is Up for Sale - 06/23/12 03:13 AM
This is a very informative blog by Kathy Godwin of Cross Country Mortgage. She has prepared a list of items you need to remove from your home when you are getting it ready to sell. Much of these items are things people often don't think about.
I've found folks are often surprised about medicines, especially prescription medicines. Unfortunately, I show many homes in the Cary, Raleigh and Triangle area that have medicine in the pantry, bathroom drawers & medicine cabinets, kitchen cabinets, on bed-side table, etc. Fortunately, I have great clients who have been pre-qualified prior to viewing homes.
There is … (8 comments)

homes for sale: Cary, NC: 804 Landuff Ct. in Highcroft Subdivision - 02/24/12 01:10 AM
Paradise in Cary, NC Highcroft Neighborhood … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Best of Raleigh & Cary - 20 Area Accolades - 11/01/11 03:07 PM

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homes for sale: Holly Springs, NC: 204 Palmdale Ct., Holly Springs, NC 27540 in Windcrest Subdivision - 10/23/11 09:08 AM
Home for only $155,000 … (2 comments)

homes for sale: Raleigh, NC: Private Christian School Leads Education into the Future with Digital Learning - Grace Christian School - 07/02/11 07:15 PM
Local Christian School Goes Digital
Grace Christian School of Raleigh, NC (located near Cary Crossroads) recently announced plans to roll out their "E4 Technology Initiative". Beginning August 2011, each Grace Christian Student grades 5th - 12th will have use of a Mac book laptops for school and home. Use of the Mac books will equip students with current technology to accelerate learning. Lower grade classrooms will have SMARTboards in the classroom for interactive teaching. Teachers and Staff will be fully trained to integrate digital learning into the classroom and school enviroment and Tech Support will be provided.
These days, so many kids have … (2 comments)

homes for sale: Raleigh, NC: Top 30 Appreciating Subdivisions per Area Report - 02/23/11 04:01 AM
Below are the Top Appreciation Subdivisions broken down by Area.  Please keep in mind, our area is fluid and this list can change as new information is received.  It is important you contact your Local Real Estate Professional for additional information on homes that may fit your lifestyle, location and needs. 
Top 30 Appreciation Subdivisions Per Area Report
The subdivisions presented below are the top 30 within the geographic area stated in terms of percent per year appreciation. This list is developed by taking the subdivisions with the most qualifying resale's. The subdivision name is followed by the average percent per year … (3 comments)

homes for sale: Wake County, NC: Top 20 Selling New Home Developments - 02/23/11 03:32 AM
Below you'll find the Top 20 Selling New Home Developments.  This does not include all new developments.  There are many wonderful developments to meet many lifestyles and needs.  It is always important you speak with your local Real Estate Expert for detail information on each development and to make sure you get the best representation, price, and home for the value.
Please keep in mind, our market is very fluid and this chart can change and new in information is received and updated. 
Top 20 Selling New Home Developments for WAKE County *Our database contains closed sales reported by the WAKE … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Durham, NC: Top 20 Subdivisions by Appreciation in Durham County - 02/23/11 03:18 AM
 There are so many wonderful neighborhoods in Durham County.  Below the top 20 Appreciating Subdivisions are Listed based on Average Appreciation.
*Please keep in mind, it's always important to speak to a local Real Estate Professional who knows the market and to get up-to-date stats.  Our local market is very fluid and can change.
 
Top 20 Appreciation Subdivisions Report for Durham County(Data is based upon closed sales during the past 13 months) 
*This chart is complements of the TARR Report and SMA Publications and copied with permission of SMA Publications.
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homes for sale: Summer Strategies to battle Treats and the Heat: a Healthy Article courtesy of your NC Realtor - 07/25/10 04:34 AM
Looking for ways to get through Summer's Temptations and Stay in Shape?  This Healthy Article from Your Home and Lifestyle Magazine gives you tools to do just that!

Cick Here to View:  Healthy Sweets and Treats - Our Favorite Tips for Balanced Summertime Living
Enjoy the Article and Please Comment if you have any additional suggestions that might be helpful!
 

Search for Properties on Triangle MLS
Contact Carla Freund, Broker, Fonville Morisey Realty/ A Long and Foster Company,  Licensed Realtor® in North Carolina at 919-602-8489 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Cary, … (0 comments)

homes for sale: If your Buyer want to close on their new home, tell them NOT to do This... - 07/21/10 05:10 PM
Word has it Investors have tightened so much that they're pulling credit reports after the closing and if the Buyer made purchases that threw their ratios out of whack, the banks are penalized.

So, of course, the banks have to protect themselves and are pulling credit right before closing.
If your Buyer is tight on ratios, you need to tell them NOT to make any additional purchases before closing.  They could be jeopardizing their chances of getting the mortgage and closing.  They need to wait to purchase that refrigerator, new bedroom furniture, etc.

 
And how about when the … (9 comments)

homes for sale: Cary, NC: The Estates at Old Carpenter - Time to Move up to a Custom Home – Your Dream, Your Design, Your Desire! - 04/13/10 03:23 PM
Time to Move up to a Custom Home - Your Dream, Your Design, Your Desire!
The Estates at Olde Carpenter
Cary, NC
Now may be the best time for homeowners to move up to a Custom Built Home.  Cary, NC has been and continues to be one of the fastest grown towns in America.  Because it has grown so quickly, land has become premium in this area.  Over the past 10-15 years, many young families have chosen space over details.  As baby boomers become empty nesters, we're seeing a change from quantity to quality.
However, due to the sluggish economy, there … (4 comments)

homes for sale: Cary, NC Introducing New Homes Customized for You! - and Your Lifestyle! - 01/26/10 05:43 AM
 Flat Lots, Basement Lots, Walking Trails and More!


You can choose your own lot and have one of the Preferred Builders at the Estates at Olde Carpenter Customize a home to fit your Lifestyle!  While many neighborhoods are converting from Custom neighorhoods to non-custom, The Estates at Olde Carpenter is doing quite the opposite. 
The Development Team at The Estates of Olde Carpenter has recently released a limited number of large wooded homesites for development of Custom Homes with our Preferred Building Team.  You'll find Flat Lots, Basement Lots, Walking Trails, Water Features, and More. 
Located in Cary, NC, The … (3 comments)

homes for sale: Cary, NC: Lots to Build Dream Home Now Available in Cary, NC! - 09/27/09 11:52 PM
 

The Development Team at The Estates of Olde Carpenter have recently released a limited number of large wooded homesites for development.  Buyers are encouraged to choose from the Preferred Builder list of the Esteemed Builder Team.  However, future residents can submit their builder and builder's plans to the Developer and Architecture Review Board for special approval. 
Located in Cary, NC, The Estates at Olde Carpenter is a Quaint Neighborhood nestled among lush landscaping and walking trails and can be found by taking High House Rd. to Carpenter Upchurch -OR- Hwy 55 to Morrisville Carpenter then to Carpenter Upchurch.  It is an established … (2 comments)

homes for sale: Cary, NC: More Shopping Coming to Cary, NC - 09/27/09 01:07 PM
Cary, NC:  More Shopping Coming to Cary, NC
A New Shopping Mall is coming to Cary, NC!  It should give a boost to the already popular growing area near Hwy 55 & 540.  Parkside Town Commons plans to open Summer 2011 just as the economy is expected to stabilize.  The new area will include shopping, restaurants, hotel facilities, offices, and residential areas.  Not only will it will be convenient for Cary residents, it's also convenient to Research Triangle Park, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Raleigh.
 

Many residents are looking forward to New Shopping on this side of Cary.  It'll be interesting to see … (1 comments)

homes for sale: NC Triangle Real Estate Home Sales Statistics 8-2-09 - 08/02/09 06:34 AM
NC Triangle Real Estate Home Sales Statistics 8-2-09
 
Interesting statistics about home sales in NC Triangle:
 
Today: 8-2-09
 
 
**Information taken from Triangle MLS for past 7 days.
 
Of the closed listings list price was:
*417 were $300k or less.
*91 were $301k - $499k
*23 were $500k and above
 
Lowest:  $35,000 with a list price of $29,500 in Johnston Cty.  Tax Value is $63,360.  Sold "as is" with just over 1000 sq. ft.
Highest Sale Price: $2,760,000 with a list price of $3,300,000.  It was not a foreclosure but was new construction with no … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Raleigh, NC: Open House June 7th 1:00pm - 4:00 pm - 05/26/09 04:25 AM
Convenient to Downtown Raleigh, Cary, & Apex (4-6 miles to Ten-Ten, Kildaire Farm Rd., Penny Rd. & Holly Springs Rd.)
Open to the Public:
Sunday  JUNE 7th  
1:00pm - 4:00 pm
21 Reasons You'll LOVE this Home!
Location - Convenient to Cary, Apex, Downtown & Other Areas Private Lake Community - Lake Reserved for Residents Quiet Established Area - Convenient to Restaurants & Retail Affordable - Low Price per Sq. Ft. with More Upgrades Priced at Mid-Price Point for Neighborhood (approx. $575k - $1.5m) State of the Art Upgrades Throughout Top of the Line Kitchen & Appliances Beautiful Inside & … (0 comments)

homes for sale: Raleigh, NC: Southern Living in The Triangle! - 09/30/08 09:59 AM
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NC Real Estate Transition & Relocation 919-602-848

Raleigh, NC

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