Happy New Year Everyone! - 2012 - 12/31/11 11:42 PM
Happy New Year Everyone!
Well, my friends, it appears that yet another year has come and gone.
In just a few short minutes, 2011 will be history.
I hope that this past year was one that you can look back on and say,
"2011 was a great year."
However, if it wasn't a great year for you, 2012 is a chance to start again.
One thing we can't do, try as we might, is turn back time.
So, as we look forward towards the new year,
I wish you all the best in everything you … (24 comments)
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New Marilyn Monroe "Tell All" Book Just Released! - 12/28/11 07:58 AM
Everyone Knows a Good Book When They Read One...
Just Ask Marilyn Monroe!
While playing around with Photoshop,
and still in my old time classic movie mood,
I decided to "author" a new Marilyn Monroe "tell all" book...
"My Life With Craig"
by Marilyn Monroe.
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 … (23 comments)
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Phun With Photoshop - If I was Cary Grant... - 12/27/11 08:03 AM
Phun With Photoshop - If I was Cary Grant...Well, my faithful friends and subscribers, it was a bit of a slow day for me yesterday here in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area. So, after a morning bike ride through the woods, I cranked up the laptop and started fooling around with Photoshop. As many of you know by now, I'm a big fan of vintage stuff and old movies. So, I tried my hand at making myself an old time Hollywood movie star! Here's what I came up with... If I was Cary Grant...
If I was Cary Grant hanging out … (30 comments)
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In Honor of All My Canadian Friends - Happy Boxing Day! - 12/26/11 09:59 AM
In Honor of All My Canadian Friends - Happy Boxing Day!
Now, I'm not so sure what Boxing Day represents, so please chime in if you know, but here's a post I wrote with a "boxing" theme some time ago.
So, without further ado, I unleash it upon you once again...
Sure Sylvester Stallone was Great in Rocky...
But How Many Rounds Could He Go in the Wonderful World of Real Estate...?
Now I'm not a fan of boxing, and I laugh at folks who say they'd get in the ring with Mike Tyson for a … (26 comments)
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Maury Christmas, er, MERRY Christmas Everyone! - 12/25/11 09:11 AM
Maury, er, Merry Christmas Everyone!!!
From Your Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area Real Estate Agent!
Here's wishing each and every one of you a wonderful day filled with happiness and laughter, surrounded by those you love.
May all your Christmas wishes come true today.
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 … (41 comments)
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Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah to One and All From Your Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area Real Estate Agent! - 12/24/11 11:02 AM
Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah to One and All From Craig Rutman, Your Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area Real Estate Agent!
Here's wishing each and every one of you a Happy Chanukah,
a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year too!
All the best to you in 2012!
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 … (26 comments)
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A Christmas Gift for YOU! From Your Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area Real Estate Agent! - 12/23/11 06:59 PM
A Christmas Gift for YOU!
From Your Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area Real Estate Agent! Well, today I wrote, and got accepted, an offer on a new construction home here in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area. It appears that this might be my last deal of 2011.
But coming so close to Christmas I considered it a gift! And, since it's better to give than receive, I've decided to give the gift of my "Mystic Powers", to you, my faithful readers! So, without further ado, I'm waiving my $0.01 cent fee and giving you the opportunity to seek my sagely … (17 comments)
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This Year's Most Popular Christmas Ornament Takes the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area by Storm!!! - 12/22/11 08:35 AM
This Year's Most Popular Christmas Ornament Takes the
Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area by Storm!!!
Yes folks, it's true!
Stores in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area of North Carolina are jam packed
with shoppers clamoring over this year's "must have" Christmas ornament! And, while some stores might be all sold out,
your humble Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area Real Estate agent has a few of
these ornaments tucked away and ready for purchase. But to keep it fair, I've decided to auction them off rather than sell them! Place your highest and best bid in the comments section! Good … (29 comments)
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A Chanukah Message from Heather Locklear... and Craig Rutman, Your Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area Real Estate Agent... - 12/21/11 08:22 AM
Yesterday, December 20th, 2011 was the first night of Chanukah. For the next eight days and nights, people of Jewish faith, from all over the world, will celebrate the festival of lights in their own special way.
For those of you who don't know about the origins and traditions of Chanukah, the following links will help you some:
History of Chanukah Chanukah Traditions The Chanukah Song - Adam Sandler (pretty funny stuff!) And, without further ado, Heather Locklear and I would like to wish each and every one of you a very Happy Chanukah!
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A Night at the Opera featuring the Marx Brothers and.... Your humble Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area Real Estate Agent, Craig Rutman! - 12/20/11 12:10 PM
A Night at the Opera featuring the Marx Brothers and...
Your humble Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area Real Estate Agent, Craig Rutman!
Well, last night, your humble Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area Real Estate agent got just a little bored with the Monday Night Football game. So, I did a little channel surfing... Now I'm not one to watch much TV. News and sports pretty much sums up the relationship I have with my TV. But last night I came across a classic: A Night at the Opera by the Marx Brothers. I've seen that movie a million times. But it's just … (15 comments)
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It's December... Which Can Only Mean One Thing... The Newest Issue of the Real Estate Daily is Now Available!!! - 12/19/11 10:33 AM
It's December... Which Can Only Mean One Thing...
The Newest Issue of the Real Estate Daily is Now Available!!!
The winter is upon us. There is snow on the ground in many parts of the country, but not here in the sunny Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area!
But, my dear readers, there's no reason to hibernate from the cold.
Come in out of the cold and warm up with the latest issue of the...
Real Estate Daily!
Available at fine newsstands everywhere!!!
About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist … (21 comments)
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Relaxing on a Sunday Morning in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area... - 12/18/11 09:48 AM
Relaxing on a Sunday Morning in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area...Today, my friends, your humble Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area Real Estate agent plans on taking a few hours to relax and unwind from a very busy week of helping out his home buyer and seller clients. The November issue of "Real Estate Daily" has been collecting dust in my magazine rack and I plan on reading it cover to cover today. (By the way, you can see the online version of the Real Estate Daily here.) That is, unless my phone rings... and then I'm off to show homes again!
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It's the Holiday Season... So Your Humble Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area Real Estate Agent Baked Some Cookies For You.... - 12/17/11 09:11 AM
It's the Holiday Season... So I Baked Some Cookies For You.... Who says your humble Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area Real Estate agent didn't get you anything for the holidays?!!!
While you're enjoying some freshly baked cookies, don't forget, you still have some time to enter my contest and win a prize! I'll be picking a winner in the next day or so...
It's Contest Time! Give This Picture a Caption and Win a Prize...and More!
About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of … (20 comments)
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It's Contest Time! Give This Picture a Caption and Win a Prize...and More! - 12/16/11 09:13 AM
It's Contest Time! Give This Picture a Caption
and Win a Prize... and More!
OK, my dear readers, It's the holiday season and I'm in a giving mood! So, with today's blog I'm giving you an opportunity to win a prize!
In truth, I just don't have any time to write anything about the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Real Estate market today, but I did create the goofy picture that appears below.
And, yes, I know. I shouldn't even write a blog if I don't have anything important, relevant, or funny to say.
So, I'm not!
You are!
Since I've come … (33 comments)
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Because Finding Your New Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area Home Shouldn't be Like a Wild Roller Coaster Ride... - 12/15/11 01:29 PM
Roller coasters are a lot of fun... at the amusement park.
Searching for your new Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area home can be a lot of fun too. And it should be. Most home buyers begin their search on the Internet; and there are a million web sites to help you find that "just right" home. But, where should you begin that search? Where on the Internet can you go that won't leave you feeling like you're on a roller coaster ride? Here's one site that's not only user friendly, but it's updated daily to bring you all the latest and … (13 comments)
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So I'm Driving My Buyers Around the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area The Other Day... And I'm Loving It! - 12/14/11 08:47 AM
So I'm Driving My Buyers Around the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area The Other Day... And I'm Loving It!
Yesterday I spent the day showing off my little patch of America to some relocating clients. I just love the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area! Even though the leaves have fallen from the trees, and the days are getting shorter, this area is just so beautiful. With temperatures predicted to be in the mid to upper 60's today, it's nice to be able to drive with the windows open... in December!!! And, with all the new construction and re-sale deals on homes, the temperatures … (26 comments)
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You Don't Need to Be as Smart as Einstein to Know Who to Call for All Your Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area Real Estate Needs...!!! - 12/12/11 11:23 AM
You Don't Need to Be as Smart as Einstein to Know Who to Call for All Your Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area Real Estate Needs...!!!
There is nothing like being able to log on to the internet, search for homes, learn all about an area you're considering moving to, and collecting all the information you need when relocating to a new area. But, at the end of the day, you will undoubtedly have some unanswered questions and you'll eventually need a Realtor to help you with your move. Well, fortunately for you, my dear readers, you don't need to be as smart … (27 comments)
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Santa's Elves Are Hard at Work... - 12/11/11 11:01 AM
Santa's Elves Are Hard at Work...
Even though it's going to be near 70 degrees this coming week in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area, Santa's elves up in the chilly North Pole are hard at work making the toys for all the good little girls and boys. And, like that old saying goes, "The quality goes in before the name goes on". So while Santa might be making his list and checking it twice, the elves are making sure the toys are of the highest quality....
About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina … (29 comments)
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Diehl Killerz ~ Blue Lagoon... - 12/10/11 06:14 PM
My good friend, Michael Thornton, owner of Complete Home Inspections, in Brentwood Tennessee, has been working hard on a series of home inspection videos. This episode of "Dheil Killerz" is the first in what is sure to be as big a hit as Seinfeld!
I'm re-blogging this in an effort to provide Michael with some additional exposure for those of you who might have otherwise missed it. Please address your comments, criticisms, praise to Michael on the original posting.
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Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of … (9 comments)
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It's True! Another Home Sold by Craig Rutman, your Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area Real Estate agent - 12/08/11 08:34 AM
It's True! Another Home Sold by Craig Rutman,
Your Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area Real Estate agent!
This beautiful home in Cary, NC is now sold. But don't worry folks. I have others. If you're looking to buy or sell a Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area home, you're just a click or a phone call away. Wanna click? www.justNChomes.com is your one stop resource for all things Real Estate related in the Triangle area. Wanna call? 919-349-9530 is the number! I'm here and I'm ready to help you get your home sold, or to begin the search for your new Raleigh/ … (24 comments)
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It Was a Beautiful Weekend in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area This Past Weekend! - 12/05/11 08:40 AM
It Was a Beautiful Weekend in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area This Past Weekend! This past, as it so often is, the weather was perfect in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area. And that's a good thing because I'm not a fan of the cold, and there were lots of outdoor events taking place in our little patch of America. Apex: Christmas on Salem Street on Friday, The Apex Christmas Parade on Saturday.
More Apex Holiday Events Cary: Hearts of the Holidays 1st Annual Gingerbread House Competition, The Ole Time Winter Festival, and so much more!
More Cary Holiday Events … (20 comments)
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Apex Christmas Parade - Dec. 3rd, 2011 - Town of Apex, NC - 12/03/11 08:57 AM
Apex Christmas Parade - Dec. 3rd, 2011
Town of Apex, NC
Today, as it has for the last 50 years, the Town of Apex, NC will play host to the Apex Christmas Parade. Salem Street, (our Main Street) will once again be lined with an estimated 15,000 people all ready to enjoy the festivities. Beginning at 5:00PM this evening, the people of Apex will be treated to more than 100 floats, a caravan of classic cars, the Apex High School homecoming King and Queen, and so much more.
The weather is absolutely perfect today and predicted to be … (23 comments)
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I Have One of These. Tell Me Why I Should Come Visit YOU!!! - 12/01/11 08:49 AM
I Have One of These. Tell Me Why I Should Come Visit YOU!!!
OK, my dear readers, your humble Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area Real Estate agent is planning a little getaway! I have two more closings coming up next week, and then, unless my buyer clients are ready to write an offer, I'd like to get away for the holidays. I want to fire up the Craigster-1, but I just don't know where to head off to.
I'd like it to be someplace warm, especially since I still fit into my bathing suit....
Even though I live in the sunny confines … (33 comments)
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