About Once Every 4 Years I Get a Request Like This.... Happy Leap Day Everyone! - 02/29/12 05:07 AM
About Once Every 4 Years I Get a Request Like This....
Happy Leap Day Everyone!!! Well, my dear readers, it's February 29th, the 60th day of the year, and it's Leap Day! As you all know, this special day only comes once every four years.
And, about once every four years, here in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area, I get a request like this...
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 - … (27 comments)
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Hey New Zealand, It's Time to Step Up to the Plate!!! - 02/28/12 05:32 AM
Hey New Zealand, It's Time to Step Up to the Plate!!!Ok, New Zealand, you know I love you. I mean, after all how could anyone not love a country that has produced the likes of Cody Yerkovich, Miss World 2010, AND Lucy "Xena Warrior Princess" Lawless?
But I'm a little upset with you right now New Zealand. You see, about 2 weeks ago, I installed a new "Globe Widget" into the sidebar of my blog. And, as you can see from the statistics below, you're ranked LAST, on the list of the top 25 global visitors to my blog site!
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Breaking News! Ancient Greek Sculpture Found in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area!!! - 02/27/12 05:41 AM
Breaking News! Ancient Greek Sculpture Found in the
Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area!!! Agnes Lipschitz couldn't believe her eyes. Nor could Fielding Melisch, curator of ancient artifacts at the Raleigh Museum of Natural History. While playing in the backyard of his Raleigh, Cary, Apex area home, 9 year old Damien Lipschitz dug up a most unusual find. With an estimated age of 3,000 years old, this ancient Greek bust of the first known Real Estate agent, Craig Rutman, could be the oldest artifact ever found in North Carolina... and the most unusual. Unusual because this rare find also looks just like … (31 comments)
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Academy Awards Ceremonies Saved by Your Humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent! Because, After All, the Show Must Go On!!! - 02/26/12 05:36 AM
Academy Awards Ceremonies Saved by Your Humble
Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent!
Because, after all, the show must go on!!!
Well, my dear readers, you might have already heard about this. I mean, after all, it's been all over the news. But last night, the night before the Academy Awards ceremonies, someone stole those little golden trophies that were to be presented to the best actors, actresses, and all those other folks who make the movies!
With only hours before the festivities, all of Hollywood was in a panic. So what did the folks of … (38 comments)
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I Have One Thing on my Mind Today Here in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area... - 02/25/12 06:25 AM
I Have One Thing on my Mind Today Here in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area...
OK, who am I kidding here? You all know me well enough to know by now that I have a LOT on my mind EVERY day!
But today, I have very anxious and very qualified buyers, who are looking to buy their new Raleigh, Cary, Apex area home TODAY.
So, as I head out the door....
I Have One Thing on my Mind Today Here in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area...
Find my buyers their new home!
About The Author … (18 comments)
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Your Humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent Makes The March Cover of the "Real Estate Daily"! - 02/24/12 04:49 AM
Your Humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent
Makes the March Cover of the "Real Estate Daily"!!!
Well, my dear readers, the latest issue of "the "Real Estate Daily" has just hit the newsstands.And, your humble Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area Real Estate agent has, once again, made the cover!In this Pulitzer Prize worthy issue there are some great Real Estate articles and some rare, never before seen photographs of your favorite Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Real Estate agent:
Buying a home in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area Selling a home in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area Questions and … (30 comments)
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It's Perfect Cycling Weather in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area! Mountain Biking In the Raleigh Area - 02/23/12 06:51 AM
It's Perfect Cycling Weather in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area!
Mountain Biking in the Raleigh Area.
Well, my dear readers, it's Thursday. And that can only mean one thing for your humble
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Real Estate agent... It's my no shave/ work from home day!But before I get to work, I'm pumping up the tires on my bike and hitting the trails, because the weather is predicted to be absolutely beautiful today with plenty of sunshine and highs in the low to mid 70's.It's Perfect Cycling Weather in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area!
Mountain Biking … (20 comments)
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Sometimes, In Order to do Your Job Well, You Just Have to Take Notes... - 02/22/12 07:05 AM
Sometimes, In Order to do Your Job Well,
You Just Have to Take Notes... One of the things I love so much about the Real Estate business is that each and every client experience is so unique and different. My people all have different wants and needs when it comes to buying a home in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area. Often, some of their needs are VERY specific. It's times like these, that I've come to realize, that in order to do my job better....
Sometimes, In Order to do Your Job Well,
You Just Have to Take … (23 comments)
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Photoshop Phun for a Sunday Afternoon in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area - 02/19/12 10:30 AM
Photoshop Phun for a Sunday Afternoon in the
Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Well, after a fun weekend with none other than ActiveRain Superstar, and Realtor extraordinaire, Amy Hahn and her hubby Roger, I'm back to business! But, the weather is lousy today here in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area, so I'm just kicking back and fooling around with Photoshop. The results of which I unleash upon you, my dear readers! Enjoy your Sunday my friends!
Photoshop Phun for a Sunday Afternoon in the
Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area
About The Author Craig Rutman is a North … (12 comments)
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ARRRGH-TIVE-RAIN! - 02/18/12 04:56 AM
ARRRGH-TIVE-RAIN!
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
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We'll Be Back After This Brief Intermission... So, Let Me Entertain You... - 02/17/12 05:37 AM
We'll Be Back After This Brief Intermission...
So, Let Me Entertain You...
Well, my dear readers, many of you woke up to ActiveRain being down and on a brief "intermission".Not to worry though!As our fearless leaders were working diligently to insure that ActiveRain is the wonderful forum we've all come to know and love, they knew that you'd need something to help you get through this down time...So, without further ado...We'll Be Back After This Brief Intermission...
So, Let Me Entertain You...
Those guys at ActiveRain think of everything... Don't they?!!!
About The Author Craig … (32 comments)
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I Don't Know, I Thought it was Funny... - 02/16/12 09:03 AM
I Don't Know, I Thought it was Funny....
Well, my dear readers, after closing on a beautiful new construction home here in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area yesterday, I decided to treat myself to a day off. I mean, what's it all worth if you can't enjoy the fruits of your labor and take a day off every now and then? Now a typical day off for me is a "no shave, work from home" day. Today is that day! So, today I will take it easy, update www.justNChomes.com (your one stop resource for all things related to Real Estate in … (25 comments)
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Woops, I Did It Again! Another Home Sold by Craig Rutman, your Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Real Estate agent - 02/15/12 08:13 AM
Another Home Sold by Craig Rutman,
Your Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area Real Estate agent!
This beautiful home in Holly Springs, 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. Prefer to click?
www.justNChomes.com is your one stop resource for all your Real Estate needs in the Triangle area. If you prefer to call, 919-349-9530 is the number! I'm here and I'm ready to help you get your home sold,
or to help you … (21 comments)
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Happy Valentine's Day... All You Need is Love... - 02/14/12 08:19 AM
Happy Valentine's Day... All You Need is Love...
Well, my dear readers, today is Valentine's Day, and your humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Real Estate agent is here today to wish each and every one of you a very Happy Valentine's Day.I hope you all get to spend this special day surrounded by those you love and those who love you.
As for me, today I'll be thinking about that special someone who holds my heart, as I prepare for tomorrow's listing presentation and get ready for my closing today.Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!
All You Need is Love...
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And the Grammy for the Best Real Estate Agent in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Goes to... - 02/13/12 08:37 AM
And the Grammy for the Best Real Estate Agent in the
Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Goes to...
Craig Rutman!!!
If you're buying or selling a home in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area, please hire a Real Estate professional to help you.
If you want an agent who knows how to get the job done, and done right, while having a little fun along the way, there's only one choice for you...
And the Grammy for the Best Real Estate Agent in the
Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Goes to...
Craig Rutman!!!
About The Author Craig … (24 comments)
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Look Who's on TV in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area of North Carolina!!! - 02/11/12 12:10 PM
Look Who's on TV in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area
of North Carolina!!!
Tired of channel surfing only to find out there's nothing on TV worth watching? Well, look who's on TV in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area of North Carolina!
You know you want to move to the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area of North Carolina. You know there are great deals on homes right now. You know interest rates on mortgages are at all time lows. So why "tune in" to the www.justNChomes.com channel
and begin the quest to find your new Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area home? … (13 comments)
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So I'm Hanging Out with Brigitte Bardot the Other Day... - 02/09/12 11:42 AM
So I'm Hanging Out with Brigitte Bardot the Other Day... Well, my dear readers, it's been a heck of a week here in the wonderful world of Real Estate. I'm putting the finishing touches on a closing scheduled for next week (Happy Valentine's Day to me!!!), and I planned to have a no shave/ work from home day today, when none other than Brigitte Bardot calls and asks if I would like to spend the day with her at one of the many beautiful parks we have here in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area. Now I don't know about you, but … (30 comments)
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All Bards Are Not Created Equal... and Neither Are Real Estate Agents... - 02/08/12 12:27 PM
All Bards Are Not Created Equal.
And Neither Are Real Estate Agents...
OK, so I "enhanced" this picture the other day while messing around with Photoshop.
And, as is the case with many of my "creations", I had no idea what to do with it. But I just knew I had to unleash it upon you, my dear readers!
I titled it "Bard" because thats what seemed to work. And then, I decided to look up the definition of the word "bard".
Apparently, according to the definition I came across, all bards are not created … (27 comments)
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Congratulations to the New York Giants on winning Super Bowl XLVI! And the Vince Lombardi Trophy Makes an Appearance in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area!!! - 02/07/12 10:05 AM
Congratulations to the New York Giants
on winning Super Bowl XLVI!
And the Vince Lombardi Trophy
Makes an Appearance in the
Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area!
Well, my dear readers, it appears from the poll results from
my blog yesterday that
our membership was evenly divided.
But in the end, there could only be one winner.
And, unless you've been sleeping under a rock today,
you all know who that is by now!
Congratulations to the New York Giants
on winning Super Bowl XLVI!
And the Vince Lombardi Trophy
Makes an Appearance in the
Raleigh, … (17 comments)
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It's Poll Time! Tell Us Who is Going to Win the Super Bowl... and Why. - 02/05/12 09:57 AM
It's Poll Time! Tell Us Who is Going to Win Super Bowl XLVI... and Why?
OK, my dear readers, today is the day of the big game. The New York Giants and the New England Patriots will battle for football supremacy. One of them will go home a winner and take home the
Vince Lombardi trophy as displyed here by your humble
Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Real Estate agent!
The other will... well, let's just say it'll be a long ride home as they think of what might have been. So, my friends, here's your chance to let the … (24 comments)
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I Don't Always Have Time to Read.... But When I Do, I Read About the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area... - 02/04/12 01:11 PM
I Don't Always Have Time to Read. But When I Do...
I Read About the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area...
Right now I'm working with some great buyer clients who are looking for a historical home in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area. There is just something about these historic turn of the century homes that really makes me lucky to be a Realtor. I mean, after all, I get to go inside all of them and see the beautiful architecture, original hardwoods, and craftsmanship that's often mimicked, but never truly duplicated in today's homes. Anyway, for the past few weeks, I've … (17 comments)
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Every Day as Your Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent... I Take a Pledge.... - 02/03/12 09:19 AM
Every Day as Your Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent...
I Take a Pledge....
For my BUYER clients:
I pledge to keep you informed of ANY new homes that become available that match YOUR home buying criteria. I pledge to provide you with all the material facts that can effect your home buying decision. I pledge to promptly respond to all your questions, emails and phone calls. I pledge to work diligently to insure that your Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area home buying experience is not only successful, but fun and as stress free as possible. For … (15 comments)
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Happy Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter... - 02/02/12 09:12 AM
Happy Groundhog Day!
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts
Six More Weeks of Winter...
Well folks, it appears that Punxsutawney Phil has made his annual forecast....and the news is sadly not so good for those of us who are looking forward to an early Spring.
Apparently, groundhog Phil, in the presence of several thousand loonies people, DID see his shadow today, signifying that there will be six more weeks of Winter this year!
And, even though it's been a relatively mild winer thus far, that's not pretty comforting news considering how much some us prefer the Spring over … (30 comments)
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It's Not Just About Finding My Clients a Place to Live. It's About Finding Them a Place to Keep Living... Health Care in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area - 02/01/12 09:09 AM
It's Not Just About Finding My Clients a Place to Live. It's About Finding Them a Place to Keep Living... Health Care in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex AreaAll too often when people make the move to the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area of North Carolina they are enamored by how beautiful the area truly is. We have plenty of parks, lots of places for shopping, great schools, and affordable homes for sale. But sometimes, my buyer clients get all caught up in the moment and forget about medical facilities. Let's face it folks, at some point in time you're going to need … (16 comments)
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