The Results Are In.....We're Smarter Than You! - 08/31/10 10:11 AM
The Results Are In.....We're Smarter Than You!
Raleigh/ Cary & Durham/ Chapel Hill Take Two of the Top 20 Brainiest Metro Areas!
After years and years of exhaustive research and testing ....
 

I'm proud to announce that the Durham/ Chapel Hill area took the #2 spot in the Top 20 Brainiest Metro Areas!The Raleigh/ Cary area took spot #11!See the entire list of results here.If your metro region is not on this list, maybe it's time to look in the mirror and ask yourself why... or get out before it's too late!!!!!!



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Welcome to Cary, North Carolina. I've Been Waiting for You! - 08/30/10 01:56 PM
 Welcome to Cary, North Carolina.
I've Been Waiting for You!
 
So you've finally decided to make the
move to Cary, NC.
Well, all I can say is, what took you so long?
I've been waiting for you!
 

 
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My Kid is in Heaven... I achieve Super Hero Dad status... and Adam Lambert Owes Me a New Sharpie! - 08/29/10 03:06 PM
My Kid is in Heaven... I achieve Super Hero Dad status... and Adam Lambert Owes Me a New Sharpie!
 
A few days ago my little girl Laura celebrated her 15th birthday. And, for her birthday, she was given the one and only thing she wanted: 2 tickets to see her favorite performer, Adam Lambert, in concert.
He was playing at the Progress Energy Center, an auditorium style venue, right in downtown Raleigh.
I was given the dubious honor of taking her and her friend to the show, waiting until it ended, and then driving the two giddy little girls … (65 comments)

Welcome to Apex, North Carolina "The Peak of Good Living" - 08/28/10 02:32 PM
 Welcome to Apex, North Carolina
"The Peak of Good Living"
 
So you've finally decided to make the
move to Apex, NC.
Well, all I can say is, what took you so long?
I've been waiting for you!
 

 
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Breaking News! ActiveRain Superstar and Realtor Extraordinaire Debe Maxwell Celebrates Another Birthday! - 08/27/10 08:36 AM
 It's Debe Maxwell's Birthday!Yes folks, it's true!

ActiveRain superstar, queen of the Charlotte Real Estate market, and my good friend, Debe Maxwell, celebrates her 21st birthday today.Well, actually, it's just the anniversary of her 21st birthday.
But it's her birthday nonetheless!So, without further ado, please head right on over to Debe's blog, subscribe to it, and wish her a happy birthday.Do it now!



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Welcome to Raleigh, North Carolina. I've Been Waiting for You! - 08/26/10 08:52 AM
 Welcome to Raleigh, North Carolina.
I've Been Waiting for You!
 
So you've finally decided to make the
move to Raleigh, NC.
Well, all I can say is, what took you so long?
I've been waiting for you!
 

 
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Wake County Public Schools Set to Open August 25, 2010 - 08/24/10 11:34 AM
Wake County Public Schools
Set to Open August 25, 2010

With over 100,000 Wake County students starting the 2010-2011 school year tomorrow, here are some important links to have handy:
 
Wake County Public Schools 2010-11 School Calendar School Closings and Emergency Information Before and After School Programs Lunch Menus En Espańol
And, remember, please drive carefully. When you see a school bus with it's lights flashing, you must stop your vehicle. 

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Mysterious Crop Circle Discovered in Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex, North Carolina Area! - 08/23/10 12:38 PM
Mysterious Crop Circle Discovered in Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex, North Carolina Area!
If you're flying into the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area any time soon, you might just notice something a little different on farmer John's property these days...
 

 
Once you land, head on over to www.justNChomes.com.
You'll discover it's a one stop resource for all things related to buying or selling a home in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area of North Carolina.

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It's Brad Andersohn's Birthday Today! And If We All Chip In a Little....... - 08/21/10 05:59 PM
It's Brad Andersohn's Birthday Today!
And If We All Chip In a Little.......Today is one of our fearless leaders birthdays! Yes folks, Brad Andersohn turns another year older today!Now I have it from a good source that Brad has his eyes on one of these babies........
So here's what I'm thinking.....If all of the 189,000+ members each chips in a dollar, we can give Brad the present he's always dreamed of owning!To make it easy, I've included this PayPal link.

But if you'd rather donate by check, please make all payments out to
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The Government Has Found a New Way to Reduce the Deficit! Please Be Seated.... - 08/20/10 06:52 PM
The Government Has Found a New Way to Reduce the Deficit!
Now Being Installed in Our National Park System!
Please Be Seated....
 
PAY & SIT: the private bench (HD) from Fabian Brunsing on Vimeo.
 
 


 
About The Author
Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice.
 
 
To find all available homes for … (37 comments)

Relocating to the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area Doesn't Have to be Difficult....When You Have the Right Realtor. - 08/19/10 10:10 AM
Relocating to the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area Doesn't Have to be Difficult...
When You Have the Right Realtor.

Long ago, moving across country, or even across town, could result in a life or death situation.Peril existed with every turn of the wagon wheel!These days people are so mobile, that relocating to a new area can be as easy as moving across the street.But to insure that your move goes smoothly, you have to find the right Realtor.
First and foremost, whatever your destination of choice is, make sure the Realtor you choose knows that area. Make sure they know the builders … (33 comments)

Anyone Care to Join Me for a Friendly Game of Monopoly? Another Photoshop Silly by Craig Rutman, Your Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area Realtor - 08/18/10 11:24 AM
Anyone Care to Join Me for a Friendly Game of Monopoly?
Another Photoshop Silly by Craig Rutman
Your Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area Realtor

 

 





About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice.

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"Keep NC Clean & Green" - Recycling Information for the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area. - 08/17/10 11:10 AM
"Keep NC Clean & Green"
Recycling Information for the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area.Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. It's a great idea, and we hear it all the time. But sometimes, we just need some more information on what we can recycle, when recyclables are picked up, and where we can go for those items which are not part of the recycling program.
Recycling information for Raleigh Recycling information for Cary Recycling information for Apex Please note that these links are for homeowners who have city services. For those homeowners who are under county jurisdiction, please check with your sanitation company for more … (26 comments)

Without Question, This is the Funniest Thing I've Read Today...So Far...... - 08/15/10 12:00 PM
 Without Question, This is the Funniest Thing I've Read Today.
So Far......
 

 
 This was originally posted on Twitter and I thought it was pretty darned funny!
Naturally, I need to know the answer!
I'm looking forward to seeing what you, my dear readers, come up with!
Please note that I love cats, and all animals in general, and that I have no particular interest in trying this at home!!!!




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A Home is Born in Cary, North Carolina - 08/14/10 10:25 PM
A Home is Born in
Cary, North Carolina

As I do with all my clients, I create a video that chronicles the progress of their new construction home as it's being built.

This video is of a home that was built in
Cary, North Carolina.
Once the video is complete, I burn a disc for the happy homeowners and present it to them so they will forever have a pictorial history of the birth of their home!
A Home is Born In Cary, North Carolina

For more information on new construction homes in the … (27 comments)

New Construction Home in Cary, North Carolina - Sold, by Craig Rutman - Your Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area Realtor! - 08/13/10 10:24 PM


 New Construction Home in Cary, North Carolina!
But Don't Worry. I have others in and around the
Raleigh/Cary/ Apex, NC area!
OK, maybe this one got away from you. Sometimes the good ones sell before you even have a chance to go see them. Or maybe you didn't even know this one was available.
Not to worry though.
You don't have to miss out on the home of your dreams.

When you sign up to receive my FREE/ No Obligation home search, you'll know about homes that meet YOUR criteria the moment they … (21 comments)

Anybody Care To Join Me For A Friendly Game of Scrabble? - 08/11/10 08:44 PM
Anybody Care To Join Me For A Friendly Game of Scrabble?




About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice.

To find all available homes for sale in the Triangle area of North Carolina, please visit www.justnchomes.com
Call me TODAY at 919-349-9530 Email me with your Raleigh - Cary – … (40 comments)

The Results Are In. The Votes Have Been Tallied. The Next RainCamp Will Be Held In...... - 08/10/10 07:49 PM
The Results Are In.
The Votes Have Been Tallied.
The Next RainCamp Will Be Held In......Raleigh, North Carolina!

 
It was a close vote. Too close for the prognosticators to call.
But, in the end, the people have spoken.
Sorry Bob. Even though we're all sure you and Christa would have made wonderful hosts, Raleigh is the people's choice!OK, so now that the masses have decided they want RainCamp in Raleigh, I only ask that you don't schedule it between September 11th and the 19th as I will finally be taking a real vacation this year.
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The Sluggish Economy Has People Doing Things That You'd Never Expect From Them......!!! - 08/07/10 07:00 PM
The Sluggish Economy Has People Doing Things That You'd Never Expect From Them......!!!
 Martha Stewart says, "Would you like fries with that ma'am?"


Another Photoshop Funny by Craig Rutman, your Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area Realtor
 


 

 
About The Author
Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice.
 
 
To find all … (40 comments)

It's Nevin Williams' Birthday Today! - 08/06/10 03:35 PM
It's Nevin Williams' Birthday Today!

I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Nevin for a number of years now. He's been a friend, a colleague and a person who I am comfortable putting my faith and trust in.
For those of you who aren't familiar with the man I've affectionately dubbed "The Mortgage Guru", here's a brief history of
Nevin Williams......Nevin was the consumate professional right from his earliest days.......

Everyone who knew Nevin way back when, thought of him as
a cute little baby........
 

As he grew up, he was the … (87 comments)

SOLD! Golf Course home in Raleigh, NC by Craig Rutman, Your Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area Realtor - 08/05/10 09:49 AM

SOLD! Golf Course home in Raleigh, NC.
But Don't Worry. I have others in and around the
Raleigh/Cary/ Apex, NC area!
OK, maybe this one got away from you. Sometimes the good ones sell before you even have a chance to go see them. Or maybe you didn't even know this one was available.
Not to worry though.
You don't have to miss out on the home of your dreams.

When you sign up to receive my FREE/ No Obligation home search, you'll know about homes that meet YOUR criteria the moment they … (29 comments)

Robert DeNiro Was Great in Raging Bull. But How Many Rounds Could He Go With the Raging Realtor?!!! - 08/04/10 08:41 PM
Robert DeNiro was great in Raging Bull.But how many rounds could he go with the....
 




About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice.

To find all available homes for sale in the Triangle area of North Carolina, please visit www.justnchomes.com
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A Townhome in the Raleigh, NC Area With 3 Pools, An Athletic Club & 2 Golf Courses for Just Over $100K? It's True! - 08/03/10 07:54 AM



About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice.

To find all available homes for sale in the Triangle area of North Carolina, please visit www.justnchomes.com
Call me TODAY at 919-349-9530 Email me with your Raleigh - Cary – Apex area questions … (19 comments)

Jerry Garcia August 1, 1942 - August 9, 1995 - 08/01/10 03:58 PM
Jerry GarciaAugust 1, 1942 - August 9, 1995 It's not always about Real Estate....Sometimes we have to let our hair down (what's left of it anyway!).
Today, August 1, 2010 would have been Jerry Garcia's 69th birthday.

The man who we all affectionately knew as the "leader" of the Grateful Dead is still beloved by many and is sorely missed by all who were touched by his music. But it was his warm, charismatic personality that earned him the affection of millions of Dead Heads.
I've been front row for many a Dead concert.
I've been backstage for even more.
… (26 comments)

 
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