Cell Phones for Soldiers - 04/28/10 12:07 PM

When you hear a story like this, it makes you realize how just a small idea can turn into something even more amazing than originally expected. 
In 2004, when 13-year-old Brittany Bergquist and her 12-year-old brother Robbie of Norwell, Massachusetts, started their business, they only used $21.00 of their own money.  Now, six years later, the Cell Phones for Soldiers program has raised almost $2 million in donations and distributed more than 500,000 prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas. 
The mission is "Help Our Troops Call Home".  How does the program work?  Consumers turn in their old cell phones … (2 comments)

Beautiful Home with Wooded Back Yard Views in Knightdale, NC! - 04/22/10 10:42 AM
5069 Stonewood Pines Dr, Knightdale, NC Welcome to this beautiful home with 4200 sq. ft.! The rocking chair front porch greets you with brick steps and keystone accents. The foyer offers a front door with 1/2 side transoms and opens to the spacious formal living and dining room areas. Continue through to the gourmet kitchen that hosts 42" cherry cabinets with crown, all stainless steel appliances, and a decorative tile backsplash. Enjoy your morning coffee in the breakfast area while gazing out the sliding glass door to the back deck that offers peaceful wooded views. Relax in the family room by … (0 comments)

Raleigh Ranks #3 on Forbes Best Places for Business & Careers - 04/14/10 04:19 PM
Forbes just released its 12th annual ranking of the Best Places for Business and Careers and Raleigh made the list at #3!   Being the first East Coast city on this years list, Raleigh ranked higher than the three other North Carolina cities to make the list: Charlotte (#17), Asheville (#21) and Durham (#23). 
Raleigh was ranked #1 on last year's list, but fell to #3 this year.  Incomes fell 5.9% and unemployment averaged 8.6% for the year, compared with 4.9% in 2008. "The recession has hit the area hard, with the restructuring in the pharmaceutical industry and with dry credit markets … (0 comments)

Linda Trevor Team to Participate in REALTOR® Nationwide Open House - 04/09/10 12:32 PM
The Linda Trevor Team, with RE/MAX United in Cary, NC, is excited to be a part of the REALTOR® Nationwide Open House this weekend, April 10 & 11.  This is an incredible opportunity to showcase the Teams listings to potential home buyers who still have time to take advantage of the Federal Homebuyer Tax Credit.
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Homeownership is an investment in your future. Homeownership offers immediate benefits and long-term value. It helps build wealth over the long term and has been shown to reduce crime, improve education and increase community involvement. For many people, now really is a good time … (0 comments)

Immaculate Home Full of Fine Details in Cary, NC! - 04/05/10 10:27 AM
 
309 Millsfield Drive, Cary, NC Welcome to this immaculately landscaped home full of fine details! The 2-story foyer welcomes you with warm hardwood floors, wainscoting, a catwalk, and elegant chandelier. Cooking is a breeze in the gourmet kitchen that hosts 42" cherry cabinets, tile backsplash, granite, double crown, a gas cooktop, hardwoods, and a breakfast bar with pendant lighting. Enjoy your morning coffee in the breakfast area that offers an updated triple globe fixture and double French doors that lead to the screened porch. Hardwood floors carry through to the 2-story living room that features a gas log fireplace, ceiling … (0 comments)

 
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