Real Estate in Cary, Raleigh, Apex, Morrisville, Durham, Chapel Hill and RTP

How can you take advantage the new tax credit before it is gone??

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:27:58 -0600

We all knew the $8000 first time home buyer credit was extended and if you are existing home owners and owned the house for the past 5 years, you are qualified for $6500 as long as you did not make more than $125K and $225 for joint filers.

So, let's find out how this new credit will affect you as a (1) Trade-up home buyers, (2) Downsized home buyers and (3) Real estate investors.

First, if you are waiting to trade up your existing homes and like to make a home purchase in order to take advantages the $6500 tax credit. You will need to consider how to do with your existing homes. Do you need to sell it or rent it out? Do you need the equity from your existing home in order to put at least 20% down so you don't need to pay the PMI (Private Mortgage Insurance). If so, you may want talk to several mortage brokers how you can draw the equity line from your primary residence so you don't need to sell the house but still able to put down 20% down. However, if you decide to sell and I will suggest you to have an entrusted real estate advisor to help you to do a Comp analysis and order an apprasial and wallk you through from staging and maketing cause the competition that the sellers faced today are way more complicated than 2 years ago. I already heard a couple stories that even the seller and buyers agreed on the final purchase price but the apprasial came back and short $20K and the seller had to reduce the price in order to close the property. So, right now is defintely a buyer's market and seller if you don't want to handle 2 properties and want to get rid the old house, had a realtor you can trust and sit down and explore all the options. I recommends some of my trade up home buyers to rent their house instead of selling right the way if the rent can cover the monthly payment. But everyone is different and so talked to your entrusted real estate advisor and see which investment strategies work the best for you and your family.

Secondly,for those planning to downsize their home and you will defintely want to get rid the big house cause you like to save everything from annaul property tax, home insurance, utilities and I will recommend you sell the big one cause if your goal is to simply to save as much as possible. You want to buy a smaller one and get the $6500 as a bonus from the government! Of course, if you don't want to sell your big house but you know you are planning to sell it eventually and you may want to retain a property managment company to handle all the tenant showing, screening, eviction...e.t.c in case you want to wait until the market picks up.

I will share with you next time how the (3) Real Estate Investors can take advantage the home buyers credit....

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle

Broker/Owner

Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.

919-426-1854

919-468-1570(Fax)

Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com

Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/

Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan

First time home buyers credit $8000 extended by Senate and new $6500 credit..

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:55:26 -0600

If you are currently homeowners and owned your homes at least 5 years would be eligible for tax credits up to $6500. The credit is good for purchase your principal homes costing $800K or less and would be phased out if you made more than $125K or $225K for joint filers.

Senate voted on Wendesday to extend First-time homebuyers tax credits of and expand the tax credit to includebuyers who already own homes.

In my opinion, the home buyers credit extend to existing home owners defintely a good idea cause the $8000 credits actually helped a lot of my first time home buyers to pay for their closing cost and to digest most the starter homes and foreclosured homes inventories priced under $250K in our area. But we have a high inventories which are priced $315K or up and so I can see once the $6500 credit approved by the house and will have a positive impact and to reduce those range. But you will need to meet the time limit and income limit in order to get the $6500.

To qualify for the tax credit, you will need to sign a purchase agreement by April 30, 2010, and close by June 30, 2010. Anyway, it defintely a good news to a lot of existing home buyers and I can see a lot of my buyers will able to take advantage the $6500 tax credit and is defintely one step forward to stabilize the existing housing market! I can see the housing recovery is right at the corner....

Anyway, it is not final until it is passed by the House but will defintely keep you update and talk more how you can take advantage the $6500 credit if you want to trade up your current homes.

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle

Broker/Owner

Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.

919-426-1854

919-468-1570(Fax)

Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com

Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/

Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan

Closing postphoned by H1N1 swine flu??

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:55:58 -0600

I had a closing last Friday and my buyers were able to get the loan processed and closed in 2.5 weeks! So, my buyer could close the house 2 weeks earlier than the scheduled closing. Anyway, when my buyer and I sat on the closing table and the closing attorney came in and told us the seller who already moved to another state forgot to sign the one of the documents and so we had to wait until Monday.

Today, I called the closing attorney office and want to find out if the seller signed the paper and Fedex to the closing attorney and the answer was the seller's son had H1N1 flu and cannot go out. My buyer need to wait a couple more days until the seller can go out and mail the paper back to the closing attorney. I know H1N1 is affecting all of us but this is the first time I felt the threat of H1N1.....

Hope all our fellow realtors eat well, stay healthy and prepare to fight the H1N1 attack....

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle

Broker/Owner

Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.

919-426-1854

919-468-1570(Fax)

Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com

Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/

Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan

Cary Got Talent Show Auditions on Nov 12

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:51:21 -0500

CARY'S GOT TALENT AND THE TOWN OF CARY WANTS TO HEAR IT, AUDITIONS ON NOV. 12

If you know you have Talent and would like to share with other....here is your chance!!

Instrumentalist and/or singers are invited to audition to perform for the 2009 Holiday Tree Lighting Variety Show; auditions will be held on November 12 from 6-9 p.m. at the Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop. The tree lighting will be held on December 5, 2009. Call (919) 462-3862 or e-mail dawn.woody@townofcary.org to schedule an audition - all types of holiday performances will be considered.

PRIMARY CONTACTS:
Joy Ennis, Festivals Coordinator, (919) 462-3864
Dawn Woody, Program Assistant, (919) 462-3862
Susan Moran, Public Information Officer, (919) 460-4951

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle

Broker/Owner

Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.

919-426-1854

919-468-1570(Fax)

Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com

Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/

Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan

Wake County Public Libraries Annual 2009 Book Sale!!

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:25:42 -0500

If you like to read or you like to buy some good bargain books and you will not want to miss this annual Public Libraries' Booksale which offers 300,000 books at bargain prices. Only cash and checks are acceptable for payment. You are encouraged to bring hand trucks and/or push carts.

Where:1514 Garner Station Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27603 in the South Station Shopping Center

Booksale Hours & Dates:

Saturday	Nov. 14	10 a.m.	-	8 p.m.
Sunday	Nov. 15	10 a.m.	-	6 p.m.
Wednesday	Nov. 18	10 a.m.	-	8 p.m.
Thursday	Nov. 19	10 a.m.	-	8 p.m.
Friday	Nov. 20	10 a.m.	-	8 p.m.
PRICES FOR THE FIRST 5 DAYS ARE $4.00 FOR HARDBOUND BOOKS; $1.00 FOR PAPERBACKS
Saturday	Nov. 21	10 a.m.	-	8 p.m.
HALF PRICE DAY: HARDBOUND BOOKS $2.00; $.50 FOR PAPERBACK BOOKS
Sunday	Nov. 22	10 a.m.	-	6 p.m.
$5.00 PER BOX; $2.00 PER BAG BAGS & BOXES PROVIDED BY THE LIBRARY---CUSTOMER PACKS.

For more information about the 2009 sale, email Dale Cousins at dale.cousins@wakegov.com

The 2008 Wake County Public Library Book Sale collected nearly $182,000 in revenue and you can tell how many book they sold last year....

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle

Broker/Owner

Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.

919-426-1854

919-468-1570(Fax)

Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com

Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/

Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan

Great Fall Activities - Pumpkin Patch, Corn Maze, Hay rides and more...

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:46:31 -0500

Wake County

Green Level Gourd Farm - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, Fall festival, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, face painting, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties
3800 Green Level Road West, Apex, NC 27523. Phone: 919-387-7352.

Hill Ridge Farm - pumpkins, pony ride, hayride, train ride
703 Tarboro Road - Youngsville, NC 27596. Phone: (919) 556-1771. Or Phone: 800-358-4170. Fax: 919-556-5881. Email: funonthefarm@hillridgefarms.com .

Ken's Korny Corn Maze - corn maze, children's maze, rope maze,
3175 Benson Highway, Garner, NC, 27529. Phone: 919-779-4765.

The Maze At Hector's Creek - pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, corn maze, corn cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties, weddings and wedding parties, school tours, events at your location (call for info)
175 Old Mill Road, Fuquay Varina, NC 27526. Phone: 919-552-0823. Fax: 919-577-2262

Or visit http://www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org/NCppumpkins.php and find one near you.

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle

Broker/Owner

Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.

919-426-1854

919-468-1570(Fax)

Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com

Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/

Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan

Home Show EXPO this Week at Raleigh Convention Center

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:53:31 -0500

Annual Home Show this week at Raleigh Convention Center Oct 30-Nov 1st

The Home Show is an event designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes. Each event includes hundreds of exhibits with merchandise, sample interior and exterior vignettes, and product demonstrations. With a combination of new products and expert advice from the pros, the Home Show inspires homeowners with countless ideas on enhancing their home's comfort and functionality, as well as its aesthetic appeal and overall value.
You are invited to attend the Annual HOME SHOW at Raleigh Convention Center this Friday (11a.m. to 8p.m), Saturday (10a.m. to 8p.m) and Sunday (10-8p.m)

Admission: Adults $9 Under 16 Free

Please go to www.acshomeshow.com for more information

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)

Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com
Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan

Pulte Homes October Monster Sale

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:20:40 -0500

Pulte started their annual Monster Sale since 3 years ago and they had tremendous success in the past. Since Pulte and Centex got marry this year, Centex is having their first Monster Sale this year. Pulte will also has their Huge Promotion during their Monster sale!

If you are interested in their Harmony (Cary, 27519); Mcrimmon at the Park (Morrisville, NC 27560), Amberly Del Webb (Cary, NC 27519) Creekside Commons (Cary, NC 27513) and feel free to call me or email me if you have any question.

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle

Broker/Owner

Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.

919-426-1854

919-468-1570(Fax)

Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com

Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/

Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan

Cary Business Expo 2009 on Nov 4th at Preston Country Club

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:00:31 -0500

You are invited to join the Cary

Business Expo 2009 hosted by The Cary Chamber of Commerce at Nov 4th over at Preston Country Club in Cary.

Date: Nov 4th

Time: 9:00 to 5p.m

Location: Preston Country Club Grand Ballroom

Free Admission and Free seminars!

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle

Broker/Owner

Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.

919-426-1854

919-468-1570(Fax)

Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com

Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/

Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan

Centex Monster Sale in Oct 20-31st, 2009

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:05:49 -0500

Centex Homes Monster Sale

VIP Savings:

Monster Sized Savings!
during the Centex Homes Monster Sale

Spooktacular VIP Savings
October 20th - 25th

Open to the public October 26th - 31st

Visit any Centex community to learn how you can scare up savings of
up to $10,000.* Plus, receive up to $3,000 in closing costs.*
Tax Credit homes available!**

October

Open to the public October 26th - 31st

Visit any Centex community to learn how you can scare up savings of
up to $10,000.* Plus, receive up to $3,000 in closing costs.*
Tax Credit homes available!**

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle

Broker/Owner

Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.

919-426-1854

919-468-1570(Fax)

Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com

Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/

Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan

North Carolina is the Best place in the U.S. for Corporate's New Data Center

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:52:37 -0500

According to a new report from Tishman Technologies by LocalTechwire - North Carolina is the best place in the U.S. for a company to locate a new data center.

The New York company notes that the U.S. is the second best country in the global market for data centers due to a variety of factors. Iceland is ranked first.

North Carolina - is ranked first ahead of Tennessee.

Ronald Bowman, Jr., author of "The Green Guide to Power: Thinking Outside the Grid" and "Business Continuity Planning: A Strategic Implementation Guide," wrote the report.

"There is an overwhelming shift in the business world today to build data centers in the most economically efficient locations in the world because the means and technology to do so exist now more than ever before, and the economic pressures to keep operating costs contained are formidable," Bowman pointed out.

"The amount and reliability of outside plant (OSP) infrastructure (power, water, and fiber) to support Mission Critical Facilities remains the main geographic determinant, however, specific user-generated drivers will vary somewhat for each individual owner."

Iceland ranked first due to low energy costs and free cooling, Bowman said.

The U.S. ranked second for low energy costs, favorable labor and fiber optics. North Carolina ranked No.1 among the nation.

The others in the top 10:

3. China
4. Latvia
5. India
6. Russia
7. Canada
8. Japan
9. New Zealand
10. United Arab Emirates

Cary Raleigh won the 3rd Best Place to start Business!!

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:24:49 -0500

According to a new study by Fortune Small Business magazine and the Kauffman Foundation study ranks Cary Raleigh third best place among the nation's largest metropolitan areas to a start a business which published on October 13, 2009.

I Highlighted the KEY ELEMENTS...

The capital city of the Tar Heel state attracts entrepreneurs with its QUALITY FAMILY and HIGHLY EDUCATED WORKFORCE." says the profile.

HOUSING is another strength for Cary-Raleigh, according to the profile: "Housing is affordable compared to other parts of the country with comparably competitive technology markets, an advantage that attracts YOUNG PROFESSIONALS eager to start a family. So many of them have flocked to Raleigh bedroom communities like Cary.

The Fortune Small Business writeup on Cary-Raleigh also gives the area points for Research Triangle Park, a strong technology base and THREE MAJOR RESEARCH UNIVERSITIES - DUKE, NORTH CAROLINA and NORTH CAROLINA STATE/

The rankings were compiled based on a number of economic and social metrics. Raleigh/Cary, for example, posted a small business growth rate of 12.5% compared with the "best places average" of 5.9 percent. The percentage of the population ages 25 through 34 with a Bachelor's degree was 43.4% compared with the "best places average' of 33.4 percent.

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle

Broker/Owner

Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.

919-426-1854

919-468-1570(Fax)

Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com

Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/

Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan

REDC Lender Foreclosured Public Home Auction on Oct 25 at Raleigh Convention Center

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 06:13:14 -0500

Date:Sunday Oct. 25, 2009

Time:Registration Starts at 11:30 a.m. Auction starts at 1:00 p.m

Location: Raleigh Convention Center - Meeting Rooms 306 A-C 500 Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601

OPEN HOUSE: From 11AM to 4PM on 10/10/09, 10/17/09 & 10/18/09.

What to bring: Last 2 yrs W-2 - $2,500 Cashier's Check ($5,000 for each subsequent) - Checkbook for balance of 5% Earnest Money Deposit (15% for each subsequent)

Properties open for inspection from 11AM to 4PM on 10/10/09, 10/17/09 & 10/18/09. Please check individual property for specific open house information.

I attend last REDC Home auction in Raleigh Convention Center which there were almost 100 people. If you are going miss this one and I knew there are more upcoming auction or lender foreclosured home/condo in Raleigh area. If you are interested to know more about these auction details or buying foreclosure or short sale properties, please feel free to call me to discuss.

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle

Broker/Owner

Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.

919-426-1854

919-468-1570(Fax)

Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com

Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/

Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan

Policies and Advisories on Start-ups in China hosted by NCCBA, CAFA, CAST-NC and CSSFA, China Star, NCSU

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:03:20 -0500

Timely Analysis on Policies, Understanding challenges and Opportunities

On November 1st, the latest information on national macro economy, scientiﬁc development and technological innovations in China, and the opportunities, incentives and procedures for overseas Chinese returning to China, will be shared with the audience at North Carolina State University. A delegation from Overseas Chinese Affairs Ofﬁce of the State Council, Ministry of Science and Technology , Academy of Macroeconomic Research at Department of Project Planning and Management and National Development and Reform Commission of People Republic of China. The Chinese delegation will offer great insight into challenges and opportunities in China and also answer questions at this event.

2:00~4:00pm, Sunday November 1st , 2009

SAS Hall 2203, NC State University, 2311 Stinson Dr, Raleigh, NC

Building 32A, North Campus

http://www.ncsu.edu/facilities/buildings/sashall.html

Parking Lot of SAS Hall (Math and Statistics Building)

Guest Speakers:

Major Shift in Science & Technology and Opportunities in Various Industries in China"
by Mr. Qiming Wang

Mr. Qiming Wang is the Counsellor for the Ministry of Science & Technology of People's Republic of China, who is currently overseeing Asia and Africa affairs. Mr. Wang will elaborate on the on-going major transition of science & technology development in China. The Chinese government is taking steps to innovate rather than imitate and is determined to proactively integrate and utilize global resources. It provides tremendous opportunities in the development of industrialization, therefore guiding towards creating a more open, efﬁcient and greener environment

"The ‘Changed' and ‘Unchanged' Factors in Chinese Economy During Recent Financial Crisis"
by Mr. Yulong Shi

Mr. Yulong Shi, deputy director of Department of Macro Economic Research and Management of National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China, will focus on the "changed" and "unchanged" factors in the current economic environment due to the global ﬁnancial crisis, with its deepening effect now on industrial entities. Therefore, the Chinese government are taking effective measures to speed up the process of reorganization of the economic structures and shifting the governmental policies to ensure a consistent GDP growth and smooth development to modernization in China

RSVP: email cynthiaqiu@gmail.com before 5pm, Friday October 30th, 2009, please note that talk will be given in Mandarin and this event is free of charge.

More Jobs coming to the Triangle RTP area & more good news!

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:23:50 -0500

If you are watching closely what is happening in the past couple weeks...you will find Research Triangle Park (RTP) is attracting more and more companies and families attention!!

According Triangle Business Journal

-Dallas-based ACS (NYSE: ACS) Affiliated Computer Services is hiring for about 150 positions at its Raleigh call center, the company announced Monday. ACS currently employs 2,600 in North Carolina, including about 2,300 in the Triangle.

-Stiefel laboratories was acquired by GlaxoSmithKline has announced it will shutter its 200-plus employee operation in Duluth, Ga and relocate to RTP next year and GSK employs about 4,000 people in its U.S. headquarters in Research Triangle Park.

- AAIPharma Inc a clinical research organization that was based in Wilmington, has changed its name to ZeeCRO and moved its corporate headquarters to Cary.

-Raleigh has the 28th lowest uninsured rate among the nation's 70 largest cities, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau with 16.73 percent of its population not covered by health insurance.

-North Carolina tied with Arizona and Washington as the sixth most popular states in the nation when it comes to where people want to live, according to a Harris Interactive poll.

-People in the Triangle made more money, with fewer living in poverty, last year despite the worst economic conditions in decades, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau

Be honest with you, the list can keep longer and longer...and if you are still thinking is this a right place for your family, your business and your retirement???? Do your homework and come and see and you will find out yourself!! Of course, you will want to give me a call so you will not get lost cause we had so many new roads and shopping which your GPS may not able to recognise the address :)

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle

Broker/Owner

Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.

919-426-1854

919-468-1570(Fax)

Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com

Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/

Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan

Which Bank in the Triangle has the Best customer serivces ??

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:03:40 -0500

I spent my whole morning to deposit lots of check for my company, my clients, the closing attorney and my investors and so I went to Captial Bank, Bank Of America. Wachovia, Suntrust Bank and I felt I can share my thought with you.

I can tell you I enjoyed the most when I went to Capital Bank cause they always had fresh cookies and coffee and tea or even hot chocolate ready for you. They also offer 4.01% on my checking account which you cannot bet their rates and their services.

Then, I had to deposit the earnest money check in the attorney trust account at Wachovia bank, which they still offer bottle of water and chips.

I drove to the Suntrust and then Bank of America...I had to tell you that I love Capital Bank the Best not because their cookies and coffee. It is the philosophy behind their business to treat you like their friends...always made you feel welcome!

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle

Broker/Owner

Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.

919-426-1854

919-468-1570(Fax)

Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com

Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/

Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan

Do you know Raleigh-Durham has the most intelligent residents in US??

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:29:39 -0500

I just found out Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill has the most intelligent residents in the nation!!

According to The Daily Beast, Raleigh Durham is the smartest city in the nation!!! I am so thrilled cause I always know Triangle area is the Best place to raise family, to do business, to work, to retire, to invest..e.t.c

Metro Area Population: 1,578,527

Daily Beast IQ Score: 170

Raleigh-Durham has just about every intangible useful in attracting and developing a smart populace: It's a university hub, including two of the nation's elite schools (Duke and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill), and those schools led to one of the nation's great technology incubators (Research Triangle). On top of that, Raleigh, as the state's capital, attracts engaged political minds, as well. "We are fortunate to have great universities in Raleigh-Durham and great ‘smart' industries that enrich our community greatly," Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker told The Daily Beast. Enrichment enough to top our list.

Congrats and this is the most meaningful award to Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill cause this is a confirmation to all the people who moved here that you made a very SMART decision!!

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle

Broker/Owner

Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.

919-426-1854

919-468-1570(Fax)

Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com

Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/

Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan

Georgeous Home in Georgetown at Preston For Sale --$359000/2720sqft

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:52:41 -0500

Georgeous home with very open floorplan located in Prime Preston Location!! Spacious Front porch! Hardwds in foyer, dining & kitchen & plenty of windows! Dramatic 2 story FR, Huge Master Suite w/Sitting Area. Loft area upstairs great for office. Private Flat yard with large deck overlooks wood view & beautifully landscaped. Lots of Counter Space. Kitchen/brkfst w/ maple cabs, Many Upgrades: Newly painted exterior! Walk to Prestonwood C/Club. Close to Schools, Parks, RTP and everything!!

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle

Broker/Owner

Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.

919-426-1854

919-468-1570(Fax)

Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com

Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/

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My October Ad in Chinese Newspaper in North Carolina cover Triangle area

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:04:32 -0500

I would like to share the "New Listing" Highlights in this Issue!

FOR SALE:

Georgetown at Preston - Beautiful 2 story home in Preston For Sale/For Rent. Private fenced yard and Prime Location! Close to Golf course, parks and shops $359000/2720sqft

FOR RENT!

Upchurch Farm - Georgeous 2 story home FOR RENT in the most popular subdivions FOR RENT! Top Schools and great floorplan. Dec availability. $1850/3008sqft.

Amberly - $1700/3257 sqft Great Cary Location in pool and fittness community FOR RENT! Close to RTP, Highways and Move in Ready!

Beacon Cove - Nice 2 story, 3 brs, 2.5 bath Home in Cary with partial lake view FOR RENT! Ready Jan 2010 $1150/1700sqft!

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle

Broker/Owner

Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.

919-426-1854

919-468-1570(Fax)

Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com

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Nice 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths house in the Heart of Cary close to everything For RENT ($1150/1700sqft)

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:38:01 -0500

Beautiful 3 brs 2.5 baths Cary Home with great floorplan with fenced yard and in cul-de-sac FOR RENT!Prime location! Close to park, lake, shopping, highways and everything! Dec/Jan availability. Partial Lake view!!

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle
Broker/Owner
Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.
919-426-1854
919-468-1570(Fax)
Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com
Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/
Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan

Some Great News in Triangle I would like to share...

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:32:23 -0500

August Pending Home Sales Rise to 2.5 year High!

Cary is the most affluent city in North Carolina and the median household income was $92000.

EMC announced that they will hire 397 workers!

Talecris raised $950,000,000 in their IPO!!

415 Federal Grants have been awarded in the Triangle area valued at over $145,000,000. The biggest winners are UNC Chapel Hill and Duke!!

Fidelity might lease 100,000 SF for their expanding.

Do you pay attention to any of these good news around you?? We are blessed to live in Cary, Raleigh, Morrisville, Chapel Hill, Durham and surrounding areas... We did not hurt as much as other areas cause we are so diversified and had very strong fundamentals. This is a place we called home and we rejoice when we heard these good news!!

If you are thinking to move, to retire, to invest, to relocate to North Carolina especially interested in Triangle area (Cary, Raleigh Apex, Morrisville, Chapel Hill, Durham, Holly Springs, Clayton, Garner) Please feel free to email or call me for any question.

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle

Broker/Owner

Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.

919-426-1854

919-468-1570(Fax)

Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com

Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/

Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan

Georgeous Home in Amberly, Close to RTP, Schools FOR RENT! $1700/3247sqft

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:21:18 -0500

Nice 2 story home in Amberly For Rent! Huge FR and LR. Great Floorplan and plenty spaces to grow! Close to RTP, shopping, parks and moved in today in one of the most popular W. Cary neighborhood. Swimming Pool, Club House and fittness community. Move in Today!

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle

Broker/Owner

Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.

919-426-1854

919-468-1570(Fax)

Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com

Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/

Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan

Great Cary home with Great Schools, Close to RTP, Shopping, Parks FOR RENT $1850/3008SQFT

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:15:18 -0500

Beautiful 2 story home in Popular Upchurch Farm subdivision. Nice private yards and close to RTP, Park and Shopping! Great Layout and 1st floor office/ bedroom. Top Davis Dr Elem, Middle and Green Hope High! Dec availablility.

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle

Broker/Owner

Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.

919-426-1854

919-468-1570(Fax)

Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com

Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/

Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan

Contemporary and Classic Chinese Art Performance on Nov 25 at Page Auditorium of Duke

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:49:21 -0500

Contemporary and Classic Chinese Art Performance, will be held at Page Auditorium of Duke on 11/25/2009 by the Carolina China Council (CCC), Chinese-America Friendship Association (CAFA) and Duke Chinese Student and Scholar Association (DCSSA).

ArtBeijing 2009
The Grace and the Splendor
Contemporary and Classic Chinese Art Performance
November 25，7:00 - 9:00pm

On November 25, "ArtBeijing 2009", a Contemporary and Classic Chinese Art
Performance, will be held ceremoniously at Page Auditorium of Duke
University. "ArtBeijing 2009" represents the new productivity powers of
Chinese contemporary and classic Art, the visionary artistic viewpoints of Asia
and the unique context of Chinese heritage. Attending this new performance
will be the top performance companies, the Beijing Dance Drama Opera, and
the China National Acrobatic Troupe. Join us to experience new arts, and future
inspiration.

Phone order: （919）359-5406 (weekday); 609-9743; Price: $45 (A), $35 (B), $25 (C) (See
seating chart at: http://www.cafanc.org/); Group tickets (10 tickets or more): $5
discount per ticket.

VIP tickets (see below): $100/ticket, contact to YuLou99@yahoo.com or call 883-5566
No matter how old the child, any one should have a ticket for seating.

Limited number of VIP tickets available for sponsors, sponsorship
accepted while VIP ticket supplies last:

Great Wall Class Sponsor: $2000+，10 VIP tickets plus 10 luncheon tickets to
performer reception luncheon (or 20 VIP tickets without luncheon tickets). Company
or individual name announced during the show and printed in the show program, up
to 2 company representatives are invited to take group photo with the performer on
stage after the show.

Forbidden City Class Sponsor: $1000 - $1999，5 VIP tickets plus 5 luncheon tickets to
performer reception luncheon (or 10 VIP tickets without luncheon tickets). Company
or individual name announced during the show and printed in the show program, 1
company representative is invited to take group photo with the performer on stage
after the show.

Xiang Mountain Class Sponsor: $500-$999，3 VIP tickets plus 3 luncheon tickets to
performer reception luncheon (or 5 VIP tickets without luncheon tickets). Company or
individual name announced during the show and printed in the show program.
Supporters: $100-$499, 1 VIP ticket per $100 sponsorship.

Call: (919) 649-7407, or email: carolinachinacouncil@yahoo.com to discuss
sponsorship and reserve your VIP tickets or luncheon seats.

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle

Broker/Owner

Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.

919-426-1854

919-468-1570(Fax)

Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com

Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/

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The Last Seller client you want is......Your Good Friend...

Cary Raleigh Realty -Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 08:01:01 -0500

Yesterday, I had a Farewell dinner with my friends cause her house was Under Contract and will be moving to Texas by the end of September. I am honored to help her to sell her house and really enjoyed working with her the whole time. The only thing is...you really don't want your Good friends to move away...

It happened to me the past couple months that I already helped another good friend of mine to sell her house and I was too busy not even had time to have Farewell dinner with her. But I did call them while they were driving to Texas (Yes, seems most my good friends are moving to Texas...) and wish them the best!

But you truly know it is not easy to send your friend away!! I am glad I can have at least had Farewell dinner with my friends this time. Also, I am so happy that my good friends can sell their houses and I really appreciated them to give me the opportunities to help them in the whole process!!

I told my friend yesterday that "I would love to help you buy a house here instead of selling your houses!" Anyway, we already started planning a reunion in Texas next year to fly down to celebrate her daughter 5 year old birthday!!

Your Good Friend & Realtor

Hannah Chan Broker, GRI - Your Entrusted Real Estate Advisor in Traingle

Broker/Owner

Cary-Raleigh Realty, Inc.

919-426-1854

919-468-1570(Fax)

Email: caryraleighrealty@yahoo.com

Website: http://www.caryraleighrealty.com

Blog: http://caryraleighapexmorrisvillerealestate.blogspot.com/

Profie: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahchan