raleigh: Sometimes Your Humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent Just Needs a Day Off!!! - 10/14/12 12:53 PM
Sometimes Your Humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent Just Needs a Day Off!!!It's a beautiful day here in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area. But, after a long hard week of helping home buyers and sellers live out their dreams, it's time for your humble Real Estate agent to kick back and enjoy a relaxing day (working) at home.
Hey, even I need a day off every now and then.But if today is the day that you just have to see one of my listings, or need to schedule an appointment to see the home home of your dreams, I … (13 comments)

raleigh: Hey, at Least Your Humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent is Left-Handed... - 10/13/12 06:43 AM
Well, if I can't play like Jimi, at least, through the miracle of Photoshop, I can look like him! Hey, if nothing else, I'm left-handed like Jimi!



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 … (12 comments)

raleigh: Just a Little Fun with Photoshop While Waiting for my Next Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Appointment... - 10/10/12 10:21 AM
Just a Little Fun with Photoshop While Waiting for my Next Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Appointment...

Yes, my dear readers, I know it's hard to believe that your humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Real Estate agent has some free time on his hands.
But, sometimes, when my home buying clients show up late, I need to fill the time somehow! I know they're on their way so I don't have time to do comps for my listing appointment tonight. Nor do I have time to write my monthly newsletter.
What to do? What to do?
I … (13 comments)

raleigh: Remembering John Lennon - Happy Birthday John Lennon - 10/09/12 05:52 AM
John Lennon
October 9, 1940- December 8, 1980



John Winston Lennon was born in Liverpool on this day in 1940. He would have been 72 today had he not been tragically murdered outside his hotel in Manhattan.

From the day he picked up his first guitar, the music world was never the same. As a founding member of the Beatles, John Lennon took music to new levels and led the way for a social and cultural revolution. Whether you agreed with his methodology or not, Lennon’s intentions evoked a simple philosophy:

Give Peace A Chance
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raleigh: When is the Best Time to Move to the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area? - 10/05/12 06:17 AM
When is the Best Time to Move to the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area?I get this question often from folks considering buying a home here in the area. My response is pretty much the same every time: "The best time to move to the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area is whenever you're ready to make the move."
Have you outgrown your present home? Has the neighborhood changed? Are you looking for better schools? Will you be starting a new job soon? Will you get a better deal at some particular time of the year? Not necessarily. You'll never know a seller's motivation until … (10 comments)

raleigh: It's Official. I'm Leaving the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area... - 10/04/12 09:15 AM
It's Official. I'm Leaving the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area...
Yes folks, it's true. Your humble Real Estate agent is leaving the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area. But, before you get all weepy eyed on me, fear not my friends, it's only for the weekend! I love it here too much to go away for much longer than an occasional vacation or a weekend at a time. This weekend's excursion takes my girlfriend Christy and me to visit our dear friends Amy Hahn, the Queen of Crystal Coast Real Estate, her hubby Roger, and, of course, their adorable son the Tan Man!

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raleigh: When You Need to Get Your Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Home Sold, You Just Need the Right Tools... Or the Right Agent!!! - 10/03/12 07:35 AM
When You Need to Get Your Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Home Sold, You Just Need the Right Tools... Or the Right Agent!!!
Your Raleigh, Cary, Apex area home has been on the market for what seems like an eternity.  You've had numerous price drops. You can't understand why it's taking so long to get a contract. After all, your home shows well. It's been updated. You constantly bake cookies right before showings for that wonderful comforting home smell.So what's wrong? Why are other homes selling while yours just sits on the market?Maybe it's not your home. Maybe it's the marketing. Or … (8 comments)

raleigh: Rare Peter Paul Rubens Painting Found in Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Garage Sale! - 10/01/12 05:12 AM
Rare Peter Paul Rubens Painting Found in Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Garage Sale!
Yes folks, it's true. Yesterday, after a long and successful day of showing homes to my buyers, I decided to stop in at some local Raleigh, Cary, Apex area garage sales. I'm always on the hunt for old Blues CD's, various collectibles, and just a good deal on anything that I might need.
By the way, if anyone out there has a copy of Robert Nighthawk's "Live on Maxwell Street" or Muddy Waters' "Live at Newport" CD, please contact me!
Anyway, before I get off track here... … (12 comments)

raleigh: I'd Like to Watch Some Football Today. But Someone has to Sell Those Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Homes... - 09/30/12 11:41 AM
I'd Like to Watch Some Football Today. But Someone has to Sell Those Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Homes...

Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. I know I should take a day off every now and then. And I also know I that should enjoy a no shave/ watch some football day!
But, my friends, those Raleigh, Cary, Apex area home buyers are a demanding lot! Especially with all the great deals here, and interest rates so low, my phone is ringing... and I'm not complaining!
So, with that being said....
I'd Like to Watch Some Football Today. But Someone has to … (8 comments)

raleigh: You Just Never Know Where Your Humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent Will Turn Up Next!!! - 09/29/12 06:05 AM
You Just Never Know Where Your Humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent Will Turn Up Next!!!

While wandering off the west coast of Chile the other day, (after a hard day's work showing homes in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area, I might add) we came upon a mystifying little place... Easter Island.
And, much to our amazement, it didn't look at all like we've always seen in the pictures. It was even more spectacular in person!


Much like you can't buy a home on the internet, you can't appreciate the wonders of life without … (11 comments)

raleigh: Fun with Photoshop on a Friday Morning in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area... - 09/28/12 08:41 AM
Fun with Photoshop on a Friday Morning in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area...
Yesterday, I didn't have any Real Estate related appointments here in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex.
But today, thankfully, I'm rather busy.
So, while I'm waiting for my 2nd appointment of the day to show up, I decided to share with you, my dear readers, a little something that hopefully will make you smile while you're waiting for your appointment to show up.
I call this one "The Maltese Real Estate Agent"!
Enjoy!

Fun with Photoshop on a Friday Morning in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area... … (12 comments)

raleigh: No Appointments Today. But Your Humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent is Still Working!!! - 09/27/12 06:37 AM
No Appointments Today. But Your Humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent is Still Working!!!
It's a rare day that I don't have any appointments scheduled. Especially when there are so many great homes available here in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area.But that doesn't mean I'm not working. In fact, today I'll be running around checking on the progress of my new construction sales.So, if you see me out and about in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area, and you're looking for a new home OR if you want one of these in your yard*, give me a call!


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raleigh: She Just Keeps Getting Younger and Younger... Happy Birthday Heather Locklear!!! - 09/25/12 06:06 AM
She Just Keeps Getting Younger and Younger...
Happy Birthday Heather Locklear!!!
Yes folks, it's true. Heather Locklear celebrates another birthday today. Last year was a big birthday for Heather as she turned 50.
And we really went all out to celebrate her special day.But this year Heather has asked me to not make any plans.
She just wants to go to an early movie....
Enjoy a homemade dinner....
And spend a quiet night at home....

Being just a humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Real Estate agent, I mean, what else could I say to Heather's requests, except....
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raleigh: A Real Estate Blog for Those Who Don't Like to Read Real Estate Blogs! - 09/21/12 05:07 AM
A Real Estate Blog for Those Who Don't Like to Read Real Estate Blogs!
 

 

 

 

 

When you absolutely need to sell your Raleigh, Cary, Apex area home, it's time to call in a specialist!

 


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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raleigh: Another Home Selling Tip from Craig Rutman, Your Humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent!!! - 09/20/12 08:01 AM
Another Home Selling Tip from Craig Rutman, Your Humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent!!!


Folks, as of today, September 20, 2012, there are currently 22,041 properties listed on the Triangle (Raleigh, Cary, Apex area) MLS,If your home is one of these, as you can see, you have a little competition.With that being said, please remember that perspective buyers want to be able to imagine themselves in your home. What they don't want to do is feel as though they are displacing you. However, on a subconscious level, that's exactly what they'll be thinking when they see all … (29 comments)

raleigh: Craig Rutman, Your Humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent Accepts Yet Another Award!!! - 09/17/12 10:14 AM
Craig Rutman, Your Humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent Accepts Yet Another Award!!!





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 … (10 comments)

raleigh: Happy Birthday to the King of the Blues - B. B. King! - 09/16/12 06:46 AM
Happy Birthday To the King of the Blues!

B. B. King is without question the King of the Blues.
And today the King celebrates his 87th birthday!
(Shameless plug moment: Other famous people who share September 16th as their special day: Lauren Bacall, Peter Falk and Craig Rutman too!)

Born September 16, 1925, on a plantation in Itta Bena, Mississippi, Riley B. King played on street corners for dimes, and would sometimes play in as many as four towns a night.
In 1947, he hitchhiked to Memphis, TN, to pursue his music career.
The rest, … (24 comments)

raleigh: Janis, Jimi, and Your Humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent, Craig Rutman, Save the Universe! - 09/15/12 05:39 AM
Janis, Jimi, and Your Humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent, Craig Rutman, Save the Universe!
OK. OK. While I'm quite certain we could do this, Janis, Jimi and me did NOT in fact save the universe. I did however have some fun playing around with the liquify, masking, and warp tools in Photoshop last night...
And here are the results. Enjoy!






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 … (19 comments)

raleigh: North Carolina - First in Flight... and a Heck of a Place to Call Home! - 09/13/12 11:11 AM
North Carolina - First in Flight... and a Heck of a Place to Call Home!



 



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 … (10 comments)

raleigh: Are You Ready for Some Football? - 09/09/12 06:07 AM
Are You Ready For Some Football?
Today, your humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Real Estate agent has cleared his schedule! No appointments. No showings. No lead generation.
OK. OK. I already did all that earlier today so I could watch the games! Yes, my dear readers, today marks the first full Sunday of the 2012-2013 NFL season...
and I will be a total couch potato watching nothing but football! So, if you need me, please wait until after the games!


About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you … (15 comments)

 
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