Yvonne Beal Earns NAR Short Sales and Foreclosure Certification
Buyers and Sellers Benefit from REALTOR® Expertise in Distressed Sales
Chapel Hill, NC - Yvonne Beal with East Bridge Realty has earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource certification. The National Association of REALTORS® offers the SFR certification to REALTORS® who want to help both buyers and sellers navigate these complicated transactions, as demand for professional expertise with distressed sales grows.
According to a recent NAR survey, nearly one-third of all existing homes sold recently were either short sales or foreclosures. For many real estate professionals, short sales and foreclosures are the new "traditional" transaction. REALTORS® who have earned the SFR certification know how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities.
"As leading advocates for homeownership, REALTORS® believe that any family that loses its home to foreclosure is one family too many, but unfortunately, there are situations in which people just cannot afford to keep their homes, and a foreclosure or a short sale results," said 2009 NAR President Charles McMillan, a broker with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Dallas-Fort Worth. "Foreclosures and short sales can offer opportunities for home buyers and benefit the larger community, as well, but it's extremely important to have the help of a real estate professional like a REALTOR® who has earned the SFR certification for these kinds of purchases."
The certification program includes training on how to qualify sellers for short sales, negotiate with lenders, protect buyers, and limit risk, and provides resources to help REALTORS® stay current on national and state-specific information as the market for these distressed properties evolves.
Yvonne Beal, East Bridge Realty, specializes in selling custom homes and land in Chatham County North Carolina. Working onsite in Chapel Ridge and The Legacy at Jordan Lake, two of Chatham County's premier custom luxury home communities, Yvonne has extensive experience in helping clients through the build process and buying completed homes or homesites. Yvonne has helped several clients navigate the short sale process and avoid foreclosure. For more information on buying a short sale or foreclosure home, contact Yvonne Beal at 919-599-9500.
This weekend - come and view the beautiful custom homes of Chapel Ridge, the area's premiere golf course community. Saturday and Sunday, 2-5pm we will have 8 open houses, wine tasting and appetizers in the golf clubhouse, drawings to win and IPod and much more! Come see why so many people love our resort-style amenities and call Chapel Ridge Home!
September 26 and September 27
2-5pm
For more information or specific directions, call 919-542-0471 today!
It's that time of year again! Time to gear up for the 2009 Parade of Homes, hosted by the Homebuilders Association of Durham, Orange and Chatham counties.
This year promises to be another great year at Chapel Ridge with 6 beautiful custom homes entered in the Parade! Come out on any of the Parade weekends and take a stroll through custom homes that include many unique features, wine cellars, home theater rooms, outdoor spacial living areas, beamed and trussed bonus rooms and more! Ranging in price from $595,000 to $1.6 million - the custom builders at Chapel Ridge have outdone themselves this year and invite you to experience the lifestyle and community of Chapel Ridge.
Parade of Homes is held from 12pm-5pm, Oct. 3-4, 10-12, 16-18. For more information or to get specific directions, call us at 919-542-0471.
You are cordially invited to Chapel Ridge OPEN HOUSE EVENT this Saturday and Sunday from 3-5pm. You will have the opportunity to walk through some of the area’s most elegant custom homes in this exceptional master-planned Fred Couples Signature Golf Community.
Bring your family and friends to preview 8 OPEN HOUSES, enter drawings to win an ipod, gas and gift cards, and enjoy wine and appetizers on the patio of the Chapel Ridge Golf Club. Call for more details at 919-542-5250. The 8 home on display for preview are represented by different Real Estate Companies (Caldwell Banker, East Bridge Realty, Sell Direct, Realty World).
Green Homes are gaining in popularity as more people become committed to maintaining the environment and the world we live in. But besides just being a popular buzz-word, what does "Green" mean when it comes to housing?
Homes can be built Green, or they can be renovated to become Green. There are many ways to make a difference - the challenge is to keep up to date on the technology, the breakthroughs and the inovations in home building to realize the benefits that come with Green Building.
Break It Down - in the most simplest of terms, a Green Home use less energy, water, natural resources and is considered healthier for the family living there than your average home.
Benefits of a Green Home - There are many benefits to be realized by living in a Green Home. One of the biggest benefits of using less energy translates to lower utility bills for the homeowner. LEED (The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) has developed the HERS ranking system for Green Homes. HERS, or Home Energy Rating System, ranks LEED certified homes and estimates these homes have a 30 - 60% energy savings over non-LEED-certified homes - a BIG reason to go GREEN!
It is expected by the year 2010, over 10% of all new construction will be Green built. National and custom builders are making a concentrated effort to incorporate Green features into their homes - and buyers are loving it. While not every homeowner wants or needs a top-to-bottom fully certified Green home, many are requesting more common features such as energy star certified appliances, tankless hot water heaters and HE HVAC systems. Why not? Small changes can make a big difference in energy bills and even in peace of mind, knowing you are making an effort to protect the environment!
Thinking of building a new home and need more information on builders, Green Building, or the custom build process in general? Give me a call at 919-542-5250! Custom building and customer service is my specialty!
BRAND NEW CUSTOM HOME - looking for responsible tenants for this
stunning home.
3BR/3BA Single Family House
$2,000/month
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3 full, 0 partial
Sq Footage
2,863
Parking
2 dedicated
Pet Policy
No pets
Deposit
$1,000
DESCRIPTION
Brand new, never lived in. Landlord looking for responsible tenants who will cherish this fully custom home in beautiful golf course community. 3 Bedrooms on main floor, study, large great room, expansive kitchen. Upstairs features a huge bonus room and bath. Enjoy the NC weather on the screened courtyard or back deck. Beautiful lot on private cul-de-sac with views of the golf course. For more info visit Chapel Ridge
see additional photos below
RENTAL FEATURES
Air conditioning
Central heat
Fireplace
Walk-in closet
Family room
Bonus/Rec room
Office/Den
Breakfast nook
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Stove/Oven
Microwave
Granite countertop
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry area - inside
Balcony, Deck, or Patio
Yard
Cable-ready
High-speed internet
COMMUNITY FEATURES
Garage parking
Clubhouse
Fitness center
Swimming pool(s)
Tennis court(s)
Golf course
Playground
New property (< 5 years)
LEASE TERMS
12 month leash preferred - may consider shorter term.
Over the last year, I've done several posts about Chapel Ridge, a Fred Couples designed golf course community conveniently located to Chapel Hill, Pittsboro and the entire Triangle Area. Chapel Ridge features land and homesites available to buy now and build on your terms, with the builder of your choice. While a picture may be worth a thousand words, only a video will convey the true beauty and lifestyle that so many people have already choosen to call home.
Every year the Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill, NC features a Gingerbread House Competition. We have made it a family tradition to take our girls to see the entries beautifully displayed around the inn. Entries from adults and children are both creative and artistic! Vote for your personal favorites and the winners are announced December 20th and posted on their website www.carolinainn.com. Admission to view the gingerbread displays is free, make a day of it and have afternoon tea at the inn or explore downtown Chapel Hill!
December 13 - December 21
8am- 10pm Daily
Admission: Free!
There are so many local activities to enjoy this holiday - get out and explore! Support your local businesses and create some lasting holiday memories!
Friday December 5 - Carrboro Tree Lighting Ceremony!
Featuring songs from local school choirs, McDougle Elementary, Frank Porter Graham, and Carrboro Elementary. Enjoy the holiday festivities in the heart of downtown Carrboro!
When: December 5 at 6pm
Where: 301 West Main Street, Carrboro, NC, 27510
Cost: FREE!
A joyous start to the Christmas Season!
After the music and ceremony, explore some of downtown Carrboro's quaint shops and local gift stores!
During the holiday season, it can be easy to forget that our local schools rely on fundraising dollars to support many school initiatives When you are going through your pantry, cooking all those delicious Christmas treats, don't forget your local school!
Look for this coupon on popular food and household items, clip it out, sent it in! For every 10 coupons North Chatham Elementary School (and many other local schools) turn in, General Mills will donate $1 to the school. It doesn't seem like much but those funds add up and get put to great use by our local schools!
The winter deadline for Box Tops for Education is February 1st so don't forget to clip out those coupons over the holidays - a little bit of effort gives the school a real boost!
As an added bonus, visit http://www.boxtops4education.com/ sign up and North Chatham Elementary could earn an extra 10,000-25,000 points! You can also shop over 70 online retailers and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the school of your choice! Why not raise some money for your school with your Christmas shopping?
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Green Homes are gaining in popularity as more people become committed to maintaining the environment and the world we live in. But besides just being a popular buzz-word, what does "Green" mean when it comes to housing?
Break It Down - in the most simplest of terms, a Green Home use less energy, water, natural resources and is considered healthier for the family living there than your average home.
It is expected by the year 2010, over 10% of all new construction will be Green built. National and custom builders are making a concentrated effort to incorporate Green features into their homes - and buyers are loving it. While not every homeowner wants or needs a top-to-bottom fully certified Green home, many are requesting more common features such as energy star certified appliances, tankless hot water heaters and HE HVAC systems. Why not? Small changes can make a big difference in energy bills and even in peace of mind, knowing you are making an effort to protect the environment!
Air conditioning
Every year the Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill, NC features a Gingerbread House Competition. We have made it a family tradition to take our girls to see the entries beautifully displayed around the inn. Entries from adults and children are both creative and artistic! Vote for your personal favorites and the winners are announced December 20th and posted on their website 
Friday December 5 - Carrboro Tree Lighting Ceremony!
Look for this coupon on popular food and household items, clip it out, sent it in! For every 10 coupons North Chatham Elementary School (and many other local schools) turn in, General Mills will donate $1 to the school. It doesn't seem like much but those funds add up and get put to great use by our local schools!
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