CARY NC Waverly Place Renovations Have Begun - 02/21/11 10:59 AM

CARY NC   Waverly Place Renovations Have Begun CARY NC Waverly Place renovations have begun.  Like most older properties in the area Waverly Place is getting some much needed updates.  This shopping space at the corner of Tryon Rd and Kildaire Farm Rd was built in the mid '80s and the style reflects it.   It's time for a much needed face-lift to attract today's businesses that are flocking to Cary NC. Below is an artists rendering of the much anticipated improvements.
Improvement include:
Demolishion and renovating existing buildings  A 24,170-square-foot entertainment arena  movie theater/ music hall. 80 luxury … (0 comments)

CARY NC Housing Trends and Stats - Jan 2010-2011 - 02/20/11 01:05 PM

CARY NC   Housing Trends and Stats - Jan 2010-2011 CARY NC   Housing trends and stats - Jan 2010-2011 are in and need some tranlation.  Is the market down form last year at this time?  Yes, BUT...2010 was an unusual year that will forever be skewed because of the Federal Tax Credit.  The $8000 tax credit truly did stimulate buyers that had been on the fence for a long time.

This year as we head toward our spring market the housing trends are predicted to trend upward.  Real Estate offices all around Cary are seeing an upswing in … (0 comments)

CARY NC Neighborhood Swim Teams - 02/18/11 12:34 PM
 
CARY NC Neighborhood Swim Teams A phenomenon in our friendly, family-oriented area is the competition of the Cary NC neighborhood swim teams. Every spring, no matter the temperature,     no matter the school schedule,        no matter the age of the kids.....the competition begins.  Neighborhoods around the Cary area announce its time for swim team.  Kids by the hundreds don their matching suits and begin the endless daily practices. Swimmers begin, in many cases, before they can even be called swimmers.  Generally if they can jump in, make forward movement, of any kind, they are in!  The coaches will take care … (0 comments)

CARY NC Carolina Preserve's Bradford Hall - 02/18/11 11:55 AM
 
CARY NC Carolina Preserve's Bradford Hall CARY NC Carolina Preserve's Bradford Hall is the premier amenities center enjoyed by residents of this Del Webb community.This 34,000 square foot showcase features:
Indoor pool Outdoor zero-entry pool with lazy river Tennis Putting green Bocce ball courts Walking Trails Relaxing balcony Computer center Reading room Billiard tables Wii counsels Card room Dance studio Ceramics center complete with kiln Teaching kitchen Fitness center -  UNC staff members A club for every interest under the sun!! Residents of Carolina Preserve are also welcom to use the neighboring Amberly pool when guest, mainly gradkids are visiting. … (0 comments)

When Real Estate is Slow in Cary NC I turn to HOOKING! - 02/16/11 07:29 PM
When Real Estate is Slow in Cary NC I Turn to HOOKING! When Real Estate is slow in Cary NC I turn to hooking! With the kids off to college I find the late afternoons, that used to be filled with kid activities, now offer free time.  That's right I turned to hooking.  It gives me a creative outlet, keeps me occupied, and is relaxing.
Tell me you didn't go there?  Really??!! I was talking about Rug Hooking.  Not, Latch Hook Rugs that you find in the craft stores.  I'm talking about the textile art form that started generations ago as … (6 comments)

CARY NC Repairs, a Necessary Part of Selling Your Home - 02/09/11 01:13 PM
 
From:  Christina
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 11:43 AM
To: Lohman, Linda
Subject: FW: Repairs
 Linda,
 What can we expect when we get to the repairs stage?  We want to be able to properly budget.
 Chris
Cary NC Repairs a Necessary Part of Selling Your Home Cary NC Repairs are a necessary part of selling your home.  When you decide to sell your home that first thing most people think about is what repairs will need to be done.  The trend these days, because it is a Buyer's Market, is to do a pre-inspection.  

A pre-inspection … (0 comments)

Cary NC The Buying Process Step 1 Get Pre-Approved - 02/05/11 09:28 AM
I spend a great deal of time assisting  clients through the first step of the home buying process, getting pre-approved.  With our new Due Dilligence Contract it is a must!
From: Sarah
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2010 7:12 PM
To: Lohman, Linda
Subject: Buying a home
 Linda,
We do not have an agent but are looking for a Buyer's agent that can help us get pre-approved and help working through our current lease.
Thank you,
Sarah



Cary NC     The Buying Process Step 1.  
I often find myself telling clients that buying a home … (0 comments)

Wake County Public Schools-What You Need to Know When Moving to Cary NC - 02/05/11 09:12 AM
Being a former teacher I receive numerous questions, like the one below, asking about Wake County Public Schools.
From: Mark
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2009 7:12 PM
To: Lohman, Linda
Subject: RE: Cary home
 Hi Linda,
 We are focused specifically on Davis Drive Middle School and Green Hope HS.  As a former teacher any information you can provide for us concerning Wake County Schools would be greatly appreciated.
Mark



Wake County Public Schools What You Need to Know When Moving to Cary NC
Wake County Public Schools what you need to know when moving to Cary NC is … (1 comments)

Cary NC Run 2 Miles, Eat a Dozen Donuts, Run 2 Miles Back- It Must be the Krispy Kreme Challenge! - 02/05/11 09:02 AM
Cary NC Run 2 Miles, Eat a Dozen Donuts, Run 2 Miles Back It Can Only be the Krispy Kreme Challenge! Cary NC Run 2 Miles, Eat a Dozen Donuts, Run 2 Miles Back.  It Can Only be the Krispy Kreme Challenge!  This annual event begins at NCSU campus and  travel the 2 mile route to the Person Street Krispy Kreme Bakery.  Once runners arrive at Krispy Kreme they down one full dozen of the glazed confections and, you guessed it, run the 2 miles back to NCSU.
The serious competitors smash 6 donuts at a time to create a pressed … (1 comments)

Cary NC Carolina Preserve - Del Webb 55+ Adult Community - 02/04/11 03:10 PM
Below is an email question that inspired this post:
From: AlexaSent: Friday, February 04, 2011 1:21 PMTo: Lohman, LindaCc: Subject: Re: Relocation to Cary
 Linda,
 My husband and I are considering a move to NC.  We really like the Del Webb Carolina Preserve neighborhood.  What can you tell us about it?
 Alexa   
 
Cary NC Carolina Preserve Amberly Del Webb
Cary NC Carolina Preserve Amberly Del Webb is the premier Active Adult +55 Community in the Triangle. Convenient to major highways, shopping, entertainment yet tucked away in Chatham County just over the Wake County border.  Residents of Carolina Preserve Amberly Del … (4 comments)

Closing Costs in Cary NC - 02/04/11 02:54 PM

Closing Costs in Cary NC
What are Closing Costs in Cary NC?  This is a question that I'm asked quite often so it inspired me to create this post.
 

 
From: David Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2010 6:50 AMTo: Lohman, LindaSubject: RE: closing
 Linda,
 Can you tell me what closing costs I will encounter during closing?  I know every state is different and I'm assuming they are different in NC than VA.
 David
 
What are Closing Costs in Cary NC and how much should I expect to pay? 
 
The following should do a fairly good … (2 comments)

Cary NC Removing Popcorn Ceilings - 02/04/11 02:26 PM
Cary NC   Removing Popcorn Ceilings  Cary NC Removing popcorn ceilings has become one of the most popular ways to update a dated home.  In 2010  we bought a home that was built in 1988 and had  popcorn ceilings.  Popcorn ceiling are also known as acoustic or textured ceiling.  The use of this technique was popular in most price ranges prior to the 2000's.   After 2000 it is only being used in the first-time buyer price range.Removing the ceiling in an occupied home is a challenge because of the mess.  And yes it really messy!
Steps to remove popcorn ceilings: … (2 comments)

Town of Cary "State of Cary Mayoral Address" - 02/04/11 01:49 PM
 
Town of Cary "State of Cary Mayoral Address" Town of Cary "State of Cary Mayoral Address"  was a positive upbeat look at the State of Cary for 2010.  Mayor Harold Weinbrecht  hosted the event for concerned citizens and business owners.  The best news is that all indicators point to the Town of Cary leading the way out of the current recession.Topics:
Cary named "Second Safest Town in the US" for those with less than 200,000 in population. Cary's current population 143,000. Cary named "Safest Town in Southwest"  Cary grew by 3% in 2010 that equates to 4000 new residents Employment … (0 comments)

My Paperless Challenge for 2011 - 02/03/11 10:54 AM

My Paperless Challenge for 2011. My plan erless challenge for 2011 has been ongoing for quite some time.  A paperless office does not happen overnight.  It's like a diet.  If you try to do too much at once you will not succeed.  I make a conscience effort to continually make improvements at my home office and at our main office. My current green initiatives to be paperless:
Drive a hybrid car - less gas and less gas receipts to save Reusable shopping bags - less paper/plastic  Recycle office paper - a recycle bin under my desk "Tether" my laptop to … (0 comments)

Cary NC McCrimmon Pkwy 540 Bridge to Open Feb 3rd - 02/02/11 08:20 PM
Cary NC  McCrimmon Pkwy 540 Bridge to Open Feb 3rd  
Cary NC  McCrimmon Pkwy 540 bridge to open Feb 3rd.  Two years ago the well traveled route to Western Cary was closed to complete a bridge crossing the Triangle Expressway or as its commonly known 540.  
Resident's of Amberly and Carolina Preserve will no longer have to make the long detour around Carpenter Fire Station Road. Numerous student attending Panther Creek High School were routed through the construction site to the school entrance.  Students also received a front row seat to civil engineering first hand.   Driving by I often … (0 comments)

Cary NC Housing Trends ans Stats -DECEMBER 2009-2010 - 02/02/11 07:51 AM
Cary NC   Housing Trends and Stats - DECEMBER 2009-2010 Cary NC Housing Trends and Stats -DECEMBER 2009-2010 is showing a steady market ready for a spring surge.  Homes SOLD in Cary NC for one year ago December are a statistically even.  This is really good news considering 2009 was driven by the $8000 Federal Tax Credit.  December held its own.  
The energy in the market is pointing to home sales increasing throughout the spring.  Cary is leading Wake County in single family building permits and has seen a 3% population growth.  Did I mention Cary also boasts the low unemployment … (0 comments)

Cary NC 1994 Today's Show, "What is this Internet Thing?" - 02/01/11 02:19 PM





Cary NC  1994 Today's Show, "What is this Internet Thing?"
Cary NC  1994 Today's Show, "What is this Internet Thing?"  Katie and Bryant struggle to understand this new fangled thing called the Internet.  They openly discuss the @ symbol.  Katie believes it to represent "about".  Bryants research told him it's pronounced "at".  Who could be correct?

Amazing how things have changed in 17 short years.  What was your life like 17years ago before the pervasive use of the Internet?

Try to imagine not having:
Smart phone Email On-line MLS All the websites used … (0 comments)

 

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