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durham: What Will You Buy With Your TAX REFUND? - 12/01/08 02:39 PM
Tax season is coming up fast. For some of those who anticipate a refund, that wonderful lump sum is a great way to pay down some bills. For others, it's party time - new car, new clothes, new furniture, maybe even a vacation.
But would you believe that your tax refund can get you into a new house? Yes, I've been watching the news. Yes, I know that many lenders are requiring hefty down payments, or not lending at all. And no, I haven't fallen completely off the turnip truck.
At Self-Help, we've been making responsible loans for over two decades, … (0 comments)
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durham: Durham, NC Event Calendar June 11, 2008 - 06/11/08 11:36 AM
This week, the American Dance Festival is in full swing as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. There are also several events for Father's Day, including an interesting looking luau at The Melting Pot. See all of this week's events Use the searchable event calendar
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durham: HUGE Price Reduction on Great North Durham Home - 05/29/08 04:02 PM
We've just reduced the price on this home. The seller understands the market and is ready to sell - they have reduced the home from the original price of $232,500 to $195,000 - a huge value for a spacious home with lots of space.
A few reasons why this is a great home:
Quick commute to the Durham Regional Hospital area. You can also get to Duke University/Medical Center and major employers in downtown Durham in about 20 minutes. Brand new, neutral colored paint and flooring throughout. Kitchen update - the kitchen has new countertops and flooring. The cabinets are … (0 comments)
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durham: First Quarter Market Trends - Durham County, NC - 05/06/08 03:03 PM
TMLS has released the market trends report for the first quarter of 2008. Here are the highlights for Durham County:
Job growth continues, although it has slowed throughout the Triangle. From Feb. '06 through Feb. '07, job growth was 3.1%. From Feb. '07 through Feb. '08, the growth fell to 1.2%. This slowdown tells the tale of the Triangle housing market better than just about any other measure. Our real estate market has traditionally been fueled by people relocating to the area for work or school. When there are fewer jobs being created, there are fewer reasons for people to come here. … (0 comments)
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durham: Durham Community Land Trustees - 05/06/08 09:54 AM
Durham Community Land Trustees
One of our favorite clients is the Durham Community Land Trustees (DCLT). For the past twenty years, they have been building homes that are affordable to the majority of Durham residents. That's no small feat, given that their target area is neighborhoods near Duke University, where real estate prices have increased faster than prices in other areas of Durham. I think it's worth it to revisit why the land trust model has a place in our market, especially given the number of first time home buyers that are now losing their homes in this tough real estate … (0 comments)
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durham: Durham, NC Market Report - 04/07/08 02:47 PM
The Triangle Multiple Listing Service has published the newest market stats, based on MLS activity. If you don't want to read the fine details, I'll summarize: there isn't much good news here.Still with me? OK, let's dive in...Durham is feeling the effects of the housing downturn, as is the rest of the Triangle. The downtrend is now hitting segments of the market that we hoped would not be affected.
February Home SalesSales in February were down almost 27% compared with February 2007. That puts Durham in the worst position of the major Triangle counties:
Durham County -26.7%Johnston County -3.2%Orange County -16.7%Wake County -15.6%
Breaking sales down … (2 comments)
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durham: Broadway Comes to Durham, NC - 02/28/08 07:53 PM
Broadway, here we come. Construction is still underway at the new Durham Performing Arts Center in downtown Durham, but several major Broadway shows are already headed this way. "The Color Purple" will premiere in May 2009. Tickets are already available at http://www.dpacnc.com/. A few more shows were also confirmed for the inaugural season:
"Legally Blonde The Musical" "Rent" "Fiddler on the Roof"
The word is also floating around that "Wicked" might make a stop in the Bill City for the second season at the DPAC.
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durham: Price Reduction on Great Northern Durham Home - 02/28/08 07:22 PM
We've just reduced the price on 158 Lin Tilley in Northern Durham. This almost 2400 square foot home is now going for $224,900. New paint and carpet, renovated kitchen, huge screened deck, and a two car garage are just a few of the features. See all of the pictures and more information at http://www.158lintilley.com/. … (0 comments)
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durham: Calling All Bull Durham/Durham Bulls Fans! - 02/18/08 02:27 PM
The Historic Durham Athletic Park is undergoing renovation, and the City of Durham, NC wants your help to ensure that the rehabilitation is accurate in detail. You can help bring back this piece of Americana - the DAP, as it is affectionately known, served as home field for the Durham Bulls for many years. It became known around the world when Durham and the DAP provided the setting for the movie Bull Durham. The city is calling "all residents and former residents and Bulls fans everywhere" to send in images and photos of the DAP, going back to its construction in … (1 comments)
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