nc: Raleigh #1 on Inman's List of Top Real Estate Markets to Watch! - 01/31/12 12:06 PM
In it's second annual report, Inman News recently published its list of the Top Real Estate Markets to Watch for 2012. At the top of the list: Raleigh, NC!
To create this list, Inman News examined housing, economic and demographic data for metropolitan areas nationwide. Other factors included above-average price appreciation, a flourishing job market, a high rate of sales in proportion to population, a high level of home affordability, low foreclosure activity, a below-average share of distressed sales, a low vacancy rate, and other characteristics indicating a healthy housing market.
Watch the video from The Today Show!
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nc: Wall Street Journal: Market Watch Names Raleigh #4 Best Places to Live - 09/12/11 03:51 PM
The accolades for Raleigh keep on coming! As ranked by the Wall Street Journal's Market Watch, Raleigh is named #4 in the Best Places to Live!
From the Wall Street Journal....
The employment picture in Raleigh, N.C., helped land it a spot on RelocateAmerica’s Top 10 list of best places to live. It’s the largest city in the “Triangle,” an area that includes Research Triangle Park, known for work in the biotechnology, telecommunications and computing fields, according to RelocateAmerica.
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nc: Apex, NC Ranked #44 in Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live - Small Towns! - 08/23/09 01:56 PM
Congratulations to the Town of Apex for being the only small town in North Carolina to make Money's list of America's best small towns! Click here to read the full story.
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nc: Spectacular Estate Home in South Cary, North Carolina! - 05/14/09 08:04 AM
107 Avenue of the Estates, Cary, North Carolina - You’ll love this gorgeous estate home situated perfectly on just over an acre backing to the 180 acre nature preserve featuring 5 bedrooms, 5.5 bath & approximately 5125 square feet. From the welcoming foyer to the inviting family room with vaulted ceiling & fireplace, this beautiful home filled with fine details features warm hardwoods, ceramic and marble floors, gourmet kitchen w/butlers pantry, and first-floor master suite with luxury bath. Relax on the artfully crafted covered porch with access to master suite or on the inviting custom-tiled deck overlooking the plush landscaping, built-in … (1 comments)
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nc: Make the Most of the Market - 05/05/09 07:33 AM
Linda Trevor was highlighted this month in the News and Observer article, Make the Most of the Market, by Christa Gala. Read expert advice on how to demolish showing obstacles, determine the right price and why it is a good time to buy! Click here for the full article.
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nc: The Forgotten Home - Chapter 1! - 04/14/09 03:39 AM
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful house, a designer's choice filled with custom details and the inviting architectural flair of a rustic yet elegant hillside-country home. The finishing touches were added, the home dressed with fine landscaping, and even the beauty of home staging added.
This beauty was adorned with stone front exterior, two over-sized grand stone fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen with granite counters, pendant lights, cherry cabinets, an inviting keeping room, butler's pantry, and 1st floor master. The inner beauty of the home included central vacuum, security system, & irrigation systems. It was wonderfully represented and even had … (2 comments)
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nc: Perfect Location - 3BD/2.5BA in Heart of Cary, NC! - 04/02/09 12:40 PM
103 Bellshill Court, Cary, NC - Ideal location in the heart of Cary!! This 3 bedroom/2.5 bath, 1,900 SF 2-story is located on a cul-de-sac & includes numerous valuable updates. You’ll enjoy the bright, open floor plan with new carpeting and warm colors. Spacious living room with wood-burning fireplace, soaring cathedral ceiling, and great windows. Formal dining room with crown, chair rail, bay window, upgraded light fixture & hardwoods. Large kitchen features maple cabinets, plenty of counter space, center island, refrigerator, electric range, dishwasher, and breakfast area which overlooks private backyard. Mud/laundry room off garage. The master bedroom located upstairs has … (1 comments)
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nc: Cameron Pond Listing - Gorgeous 4 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath + Bonus! - 04/02/09 11:50 AM
2721 Cameron Pond, Cary, NC - This home shows like a model! With 3 bedrooms, a bonus, and 4.5 baths, you’ll love this open floor plan with 2790 SF. Fine features include hardwoods on the main level, extensive trim, plantation shutters, upgraded fixtures, ceramic bath floors, and transom windows. Formal dining room with wainscoting. Great kitchen features granite counters, chocolate glazed upgraded cabinets, gas cook top, all stainless steel appliances, ceramic backsplash, and pantry. Bright breakfast area opens to living room with fireplace. Relax any season in the screened porch with fireplace & ceiling fan which overlooks natural buffer. 1st … (2 comments)
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nc: Charming Clayton, NC Home with Open Floor Plan - 02/21/09 09:53 AM
This lovely two-story 4 bedroom/2.5 bath home shows like new! With a bright, open-airy floor plan, it has 3000 square feet of well-designed living space. Enter foyer to formal living/dining area with hardwood floors. Spacious 19.5×20 family room features corner gas-log fireplace & opens to bright breakfast area. The kitchen features black appliances (side-by-side refrigerator, built-in microwave, dishwasher, & smooth-top range), has plenty of counter space, and a large pantry. Spacious 1st floor laundry/mud room. The 19.9×19 master is HUGE with a vaulted ceiling, bath with separate shower & garden tub, & large walk-in closet. Spacious secondary bedrooms w/WICs. Two … (0 comments)
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nc: Refinancing Tips - 01/22/09 12:17 PM
Things to Remember when Refinancing
Appreciation & Appraisals:
If you have been in your home less than 1 year the lender will use the sales price to determine your loan to value NOT the appraised value. So if you are close to that one year mark ask yourself and your lender "Does it makes sense to wait to refinance so you can use any appreciation to help your rate & terms?"
Refinancing Costs:
A refinance is NOT free!!! Just because you are not paying any money directly out of pocket on the day of closing it does not mean you got … (0 comments)
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nc: Raleigh: Fix Housing First - Proposed Home Buyer Tax Credit - 01/22/09 12:12 PM
Friends,
For those of you considering a home purchase over the new few months, you might be interested in this proposed stimulus package. It differs greatly from the first time buyer tax credit.
The National Association of Homebuilders has representatives in Washington DC pressing for passage of a proposed bill, "Fix Housing First". Here are two summary points to their proposal:
(1) The federal government would offer a tax credit of between $10,000 and $22,000 (depending on locale) to anyone closing on the purchase of a home, new or resale, by December 31, 2009. The credit would not have to be … (0 comments)
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nc: Savannah Subdivision in Morrisville - 01/19/09 06:45 AM
Victorian style homes, wonderful front porches and sidewalks for strolling, this communitywill definitely remind you of the old South. Historically inspired, Savannah is lovely community located in the heart of Morrisville. Developed by DR Horton this neighborhood offers homes with fine interior details and optional first floor masters.
Neighborhood Facts Price Range$280,000 to $350,000Age RangeNew Construction and existing homesAmenities
· Pool
· Tot Lot
· Convenient to I-540, I-40 & Research Triangle Park
LocationNear the intersection of Morrisville Carpenter Road and Church Street.DirectionsFrom I-40: Exit #285. Go down Aviation to Chapel Hill Road/Hwy 54, at the light go forward, Aviation becomes Morrisville Carpenter Road. … (0 comments)
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nc: Cary advances to 3rd safest town - 11/25/08 09:03 AM
Cary was just listed as the third safest town in the nation among municipalities with populations of 100,000 to 499,999 by CQ Press, publisher of the annual "City Crime Rankings 2008-2009: Crime in Metropolitan America". Just last year Cary was ranked fourth in the same category. Read the news release from the Town of Cary for more details.
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