Cary Real Estate Agents Give Back with Project Angel
Tree
Cary Real Estate Agents
give back with Project Angel Tree, an annual charity event
in cooperation with Raleigh Association of Realtors.
Each year Cary Real
Estate Agents as well as other area agents are asked to
"adopt an Angel". Each Angel has a request of a
less fortunate
child, teen, or adult.
Our office,
Fonville Morisey Realty- Preston,has been
adopting angels for years. Some of the request would bring
tears to your eyes, often just the
basics that we take for granted. This year was especially
important because of the economy. Even though the
housing market has been hit hard Cary Real Estate Agents
are still giving back. Cary NC is truly a giving
community
Project Angel Tree
this year is off to a huge success!
Why Move to Cary NC? This is the question I ask new client when I meet them for the first time. I listen, yet I know the answers, because their answers have become familiar over the past few years I've been in real estate. Not to mention, they are the same reasons my family came here in '95. Moving to Cary NC is a big decision, maybe I can help?
GREAT PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY: Cary truly is a wonderful place to raise a family. Strong family values are evident in the neighborhoods, schools, parks, everywhere. Parents and kids can be seen at sporting events, school functions, and just playing in the street in the evenings. When I take clients to view home they are often amazed by the number of kids just out playing. Neighbors socializing and what's that... waving?!
SCHOOLS: Why are Cary schools and surrounding area schools so good? Because all Cary kids are gifted! No really, credit has to be given to the parent and teachers working for the common goal of the child. As a former Wake County teacher I can tell you first hand the parental support of the schools in this area is unprecedented. Parents give of their time, money, support, anything that is asked. That makes the difference!
SMALL TOWN FEEL: Guilty ya'll Cary's a town, not a city, and plans to stay that way. A few years ago a petition came before the Town Council stating that now that Cary is growing we should sound bigger and call ourselves, "City of Cary". No such doins in these parts...(my attempt at a southern draw). We may be getting bigger geographically but the City Council makes an effort to keep the feel of Cary small and friendly. Just try to get out of any of our coffee shops or anywhere for that matter with just a quick "Hey". When I talk to clients who have been her for awhile that is the first thing they tell me was the biggest adjustment, random people talking to them. I tell them it's a NC thing!
WEATHER: No long winters. I'm originally from Ohio and I second that! Winter is not so much a season as an occaisional weather front. Yes, we do get snow! Just not weekly like up North. My mother hates when she calls to tell me about all their snow and I'm teeing off ready to play golf.
LOW TAXES: New Yorkers rejoice!
REASONABLE HOUSING: Absolutely! Cary NC market was never part of the housing bubble. We never saw inflated prices and are not seeing huge price decreases. CNN Money will concur. We were one of the last housing markets to feel the housing slump and are expecting to be one of the first, OK second, behind Dallas, to see recovery. (CNN Money)
SENIOR HOUSING: You must see Carolina Preserve Amberly Dell Webb Cary NC to truly appreciate 55+ living. It's like Disney World for seniors. Amazing, no detail overlooked. I have a few more years before I qualify...
Call me for details. I've assisted several folks become homeowners already.
Cary Christmas Parade
brings back fond family memories. When my daughter's were at Davis Drive Elementary School they
participated on the "Jump Rope Team". They practiced routines
in the school parking lot, with parent volunteers, for weeks preparing
for the Cary Christmas
Parade. Notice the coordinating sweatshirts in
the picture, yes, I was one of those parent volunteers. It
was a time in my life I throughly enjoyed. About 50 kids were
a part of the team, both boys and girl from grades 3-5. It
was a honor to be selected after a round of try-outs. The
kids wore the sweatshirts with pride.
Parade day was always filled with excitement. We participated
three years in a row. Each year the weather was as diverse
and the kids and families of
Cary NC watching. One
year freezing, the next warm and balmy, and of course the final year we
attended it was threatening rain.
The best part of being a parent volunteer with the Cary Christmas Parade
was being able to walk the route with the kids. Our job was
to keep them walking, well jumping, in a straight line It
sounds so simple....not!
Events like the Cary
Christmas Parade and the Davis Drive Jump Rope
Team are just a few of the reasons I truly love living in the
neighborhoods of Cary NC. Cary is a community
of family values and it has been the best place to raise my
children. The girls pictured are all college-age now.
Not the best picture. They were scanned from a
scrap book. We plan to go to the CaryChristmas Parade
as a family and reminisce when we were a part of it all those years ago.
Cary
Christmas Parade:
Date: December 12, 2009,
Saturday
Time: 2:00
PM
Route: Downtown Cary, between Martin
Architectural Products at 511 East Chatham Street and the old Cary
Elementary School at the intersection of South Academy Street and
Kildaire Farm Road.
When staying in a Boone
cabin rentals NC a must on my agenda is the Mast General Store. When
I visit Boone
or Blowing Rock from my home in Cary NC I always stay at Serenity
Falls Rental Cabin one of the many Boone cabin rentals NC.
The hardest part is deciding what to do when we go to "town".
Town of course being Boone.
The MastGeneral Store
is always on the top of our list. Established in 1883, it's
like walking back in time entering the doors of an authentic
General Store. My kids first run to the barrels
of loose
"penny" candy. (Of course, now its $5.95 a pound) Candy I remember from
my youth.
Let's see if you remember:
candy dots on strips of paper?
wax bottles filled with "sugary syrup"?
Zots?
Razzle Dazzles?
candy cigarettes (yes, even in 2009!)
The list goes on....
Mast General Store
also offers a variety of housewares, outdoor travel
gear, clothing, mountain gifts, and Appalachian State items.
Whether your spending the weekend visiting App State, skiing, enjoying
Ladies Weekend Boone
cabin rentals NC and the Mast General Store should
be tops on your list. Visiting Cary NC look me up for a
tour.
If you DO NOT have a SIGNED Buyer's Agency Agreement
they are working for the Seller as the Seller's Sub-Agent.
Any confidential information you share with the real estate agent at
this point can be shared with the Seller. It's like talking
directly to the Seller yourself!
You must move within 30 days and love this home.
Do you think that information would give the Seller a
negotiation edge?
If you have a SIGNED Buyer's
Agency Agreement with the real estate agent
they work for you the Buyer.
Any confidential information you share with them MUST
be kept confidential. Your bargaining position is
protected.
Exception: NC Real Estate Commission allows for a
"short-term" verbal Buyer's
Agency Agreement. Short-term defined as no more
than 3 days.
ASK yourself:
Has your real
estate agent disclosed who they are working for the buyer or the seller?
Have you told your
real estate agent information that would give away your
bargaining position?
Where's a pen?
The bottom line is that the NC Real Estate Commission heavily protect
the consumer, you the Buyer.
Many prospective home buyers
have a fear of the Buyer's
Agency Agreement because they believe it will lock them
into an agent they may not want to work with long term. A
great solution is to interview your prospective Buyer's Agent.
How about
signing a Buyer's Agency
Agreement with a 24 opt-out clause?
After a full day looking at home with a real estate agent
you will know if you are a good match. Look for an Buyer's Agent that
spend time getting to know you and your needs ahead of time. I often
tell clients that buying a home is an emotional process so
you need someone you're comfortable with to advocate
for you through the transaction.
Looking for a Buyer's Agent who has your best interest at heart?
CallLinda at 919-454-6720
Blowing Rock is a Town Straight from the Pages of a Storybook
Blowing Rock
cabin rentals NC are usually a hot commodity all year
round. Why? Blowing
Rock is a town straight from the pages of a storybook.
I've been visiting Blowing
Rock for the better part of the past
decade. I'm always amazed by the peaceful warm feeling I
get entering this
storybook town that time seems to forgotten. Blowing Rock
is off of HWY 321 just past Boone
NC. A small sign greet you " Welcome
to Blowing Rock".
Following the winding road one soon finds along main street
lined by quaint shops on the right and a lively park on the left.
"WOW", exclaimed every guest I've ever invited along to this
small mountain village. Blowing Rock is a favorite
destination from my home in Cary NC.
Blowing Rock cabin
rentals NC, especially Serenity
Falls Rental
Cabinhas
become a favorite for my
girl friend annual "Ladies Weekend". It's a weekend
away from hubbies, kids, cooking, and full of wine, hot tub, shopping,
gossip, and relaxing. I thought we were so clever with our
choice of Blowing Rock
cabinrentals
NC for our Ladies Weekend away until we entered Blowing Rock for the
first time. I saw it was full of groups of ladies lingering
about shopping and visiting. Mingling with the other groups
one soon realized ladies travel from near and far to escape life's
stresses and rejuvenate for the weekend along these storybook streets.
Boone all
year-round is
bustling with activity that is why Boone cabin rentals NC are
available all season. Log
cabins such a
Serentiy
Falls Rental Cabin offer a serene atmosphere for
relaxing
and taking in the mountain air while offering a short drive to all the
local attractions Boone
has to offer.
Boone
all year-round is known as the "Heart of the High
Country". Home of
Appalachian University, one of the top 15 universities for the south, Boone benefits from
the college enegry. Art festivals, and shopping from
boutiques to antique stores attract "Ladies Weekend Get-Aways". Skiing,
hiking, hunting, historing landmaks, and of course Christmas Tree
picken' are family favorites. Christmas Tree Pickin' is what
brought my family to Serenity
Falls Rental Cabin all those years ago from our home in Cary NC.
I just spent the weekend in a
Boone cabin rentals NC. It was a perfect
weekend,
sunny 65*, crisp cool nights, perfect for a bonfire, and dip in the hot
tub, Serenity Falls
Rental Cabin is truly a serene place to visit.
It was a perfect get-away from my home in Cary NC. Serenity Falls Rental
Cabin offers:
10 acres of mountain with a spectacular view
a trickling waterfall that flows inches from the
back deck
private hiking trails
creek side horse shoe pit
rock lined bonfire pit
hot tub
However, "secluded" Boone
cabin rentals NC doesn't mean bare necessities. Serenity Falls Rental Cabin
has all the modern conveniences you've come to expect:
fully stocked kitchen
linens provided
firewood for the wood burning fireplace
charcoal grill
When you're ready to explore,your Boone
cabin rentals NC is just minutes away from the
Blue Ridge Parkway, Boone,
Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, Wilkesboro and many local North Carolina
vacation attractions. If you're feeling really energetic, horseback
riding, fishing, golfing, whitewater rafting, and snow skiing are all
close by. And for that back to nature feeling, the North Carolina high
country offers unparalleled hiking and biking. Whether it's a spot
along the Blue Ridge Parkway, a trip up Grandfather Mountain, or hiking
Linville Falls.
Being located near Boone
NC, this vacation rental cabin features a little of
everything for everyone. Serenity
Falls Rental Cabin has a guest book filled with
testimonials from our satisfied guests. Our cabin is warmly
decorated,
always clean, well maintained, and a lot of thought has been put into
making sure it has every thing you need to relax and enjoy your stay..
And it should, it is also our family retreat! You have full access to
all the same cabin
amenities that we enjoy during our
stays. Ok, I confess it's my personal cabin.
However, I do share!
Buyer's Loyalty Letter from Your Real Estate Professional
Dear Buyer,
In order to serve you better, I’d like to share with you some important information about our realestate relationship.
I can show you any home that is for sale in our Triangle-wide Multiple Listing Service listed either by Fonville Morisey Realty or another real estate company. I can show you homes in any New Home Community, and homes listed for sale by owner.
I am paid on a commission basis. I receive my share of the real estate commission after you have closed on your new home.The real estate commission is generally paid by the seller and is shared by the listing company, the listing agent, the selling company and the selling agent. I would be delighted to represent you in the purchase of your home as a buyer’s agent or, if you purchase a home listed by Fonville Morisey Realty, as a dual agent in that transaction.Together, we will review forms that disclose agency and further explain the relationship between you, the buyer, and me, your agent.
I am an independent contractor.Although I am associated with Fonville Morisey Realty, I function as self-employed person. I am responsible for all of my own business expenses including my automobile, gasoline, car telephone, meals, etc. I am not reimbursed by my company for any expenses.Instead, I am happy to bear them in anticipation of a successful sale.
For the above reasons, your loyalty to me is greatly appreciated.I promise to give you 100% of my ability, resources, skills and expertise in return for your loyalty.
Please rely on me exclusively.Call me when you see a property that you wish to visit.If I am not in the office, please leave me a voice mail message with the address of the property and I will return the call promptly.If you stop by an Open House or a New Home Community, please give the on-site agent one of my business cards and tell him/her that I am assisting you with the search for your new home.
Your Realtor for Life,
Linda Lohman
Together, we will be successful in finding the right home for you!
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sound bigger and call ourselves, "City of Cary". No such doins in these parts...(my attempt at a southern draw). We may be getting bigger geographically but the City Council makes an effort to keep the feel of Cary small and friendly. Just try to get out of any of our coffee shops or anywhere for that matter with just a quick "Hey". When I talk to clients who have been her for awhile that is the first thing they tell me was the biggest adjustment, random people talking to them. I tell them it's a NC thing!
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