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north carolina: "My Broker Won't Let Me..." Oh, Grow a Backbone! - 09/24/09 10:30 PM

The opposite of a third-party confirmation is the "Blame a third party" mentality. When I hear an agent say "My Broker won't let me..." to anyone, it grates on my nerves...
When I hear an agent say it to a consumer, I want to shake them and bellow, "FOR CRYING OUT LOUD! GO TO … (4 comments)

north carolina: Raleigh's Flagship Newspaper, The News and Observer, has a new website. - 09/24/09 05:52 AM

The Raleigh News and Observer has unveiled their new site.
It has a cleaner look.
I think the advertisements, whose presentation, of course, is the biggest design challenge, still intrude tremendously. I resent an advertising header that makes me scroll down for content that doesn't make it to my screen. But, navigation … (6 comments)

north carolina: Another thing I love about Windows 7: Snipping Tool! - 09/15/09 09:29 PM

I understand that Vista also has the Snipping Tool, but I didn't use Vista, along with millions of others.
I do have Snag It on a couple of machines, and it is a great tool. But it is $49.00, too. And it has to open up for me to use it.
… (8 comments)

north carolina: Working with Real Estate Agents: North Carolina's Revised Brochure - 09/13/09 05:44 PM

It always seemed odd to me that the client had to offer a signature on a detachable panel to confirm that the agent had discussed the role of the real estate agent with them as required by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission.

And the agent signed nothing, but took the … (6 comments)

north carolina: Will-O-Dean Acres: Large lots and trees in a quiet setting. - 09/03/09 08:28 PM

Will-O-Dean Acres is an older subdivision in Raleigh, North Carolina, originally developed in the late 1950's.
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With just two entry roads along Spring Forest Road, Will-O-Dean acres is well insulated from the traffic flow in the area. That is fitting, since a visit to … (0 comments)

north carolina: No License Plate Frames? Really? - 09/02/09 10:43 PM

It's the truth! Effective December 1, 2009, North Carolina has outlawed license plate frames.

Ouch! Don't let my mom see the 'cuffs.
Now, you will get a warning for the first year, but after November 30, 2010, if your license plate frame covers the state name, you will pay the penalty. … (15 comments)

north carolina: GreenNC Tradeshow: Building for a Sustainable Future, Raleigh, NC, 9/9/2009 - 08/31/09 08:52 AM

Under the auspices of the Triangle, Piedmont Triad and Charlotte, North Carolina Chapters of the US Green Building Council, and presented by NC State University's Solar Center, the Raleigh Convention Center will be the home of the 5th Annual Green Building Trade Show for North Carolina.
There are 100 exhibitor spaces, with … (3 comments)

north carolina: "Can you please find a buyer with kids for that house?" - 08/28/09 06:56 AM

She sounded like a very nice lady. "We need kids in the neighborhood for my kids to play with..."
"...I would do anything to get a family with kids."
She sounded like she cares a great deal about her kids. Loves her neighborhood, but desperately wants play mates for the kiddos. What … (73 comments)

north carolina: I want Carolina Hurricanes Hockey Tickets! Help! Emergency! - 05/06/09 07:35 AM

I do. It's time to pull out the stops, and go public with my quest.
Friday night, Game 4 of the second round of the playoffs. I want to take my sweetie to see the Canes clobber the Bruins. Should be a nicely rowdy crowd making a TON of noise at … (3 comments)

north carolina: Raleigh-Cary, North Carolina: Basements? Sure! We have them. - 05/05/09 05:08 PM

Relocatees to the Triangle often ask, "Why are there no basement homes in Raleigh area?
Well, there are. We have basement homes in Cary. We have them in Raleigh. And in Apex and Morrisville.
Basements are not the rule, however.
See, we don't have the issues here that folks have to … (2 comments)

north carolina: Fabulous older Triangle home? Or newer construction? - 05/01/09 06:47 AM

The topic of polybutylene plumbing pipes recently sparked a little exchange in another venue, one in which I just had to participate.Modern methods vs. historical methods.Modern materials and components vs. historical materials and components.I like a historical gem of a home as well as the next person. Historic Oakwood. Boylan Heights. Mordecai. … (0 comments)

north carolina: Condominium or Townhome? Can you tell? - 03/31/09 10:30 AM

The distinction between condominiums and townhomes escapes a lot of folks. And many North Carolina agents, too. So I did a little Real Estate Show test from photos of buildings in Raleigh, Cary, and Apex, NC.
Play the real estate show below and on a piece of paper indicate whether … (6 comments)

north carolina: Mike and Stan's Restaurant Ratings! - 11/03/08 07:41 PM

We were down at the Hatteras Island, North Carolina, the finest of the NC Outer Banks Beaches, a couple of years ago, and between demanding duties of repetitive naps and fruitless surf fishing we were sampling the offerings at a few eateries. They seemed to uniformly sport "B" Health Inspection Ratings. Scores like 85% and … (6 comments)

north carolina: Flickr? Well, Friendly Folks Find Fine Photos on Flickr - 10/16/08 02:58 PM

I got an email from Megan Cytron, Editor-at-Large, for Trazzler, some folks with a huge team of writers who write neat stuff about travel, food and other good things in life.
Megan wanted to know about using a photo of Stephenson's Barbecue, for an article in their ongoing series, "Following the North … (6 comments)

north carolina: "Realtor Document Preparation Fee?" No, Thanks, and N/A! - 10/15/08 05:48 PM

I was looking at the closing attorney's Buyer Information Sheet for an upcoming real estate closing, and admiring my penmanship where I marked, "N/A" in the space allotted.
The next line requests my commission amount. That seems to be enough money to allow me to assemble and transmit the North Carolina Association of Realtors paperwork that … (4 comments)

north carolina: Buyers' Agent Bonus and Additional Compensation Disclosure Redux: Questions North Carolina clients might ask - 10/02/08 07:43 PM

Having established that North Carolina Agents will need to disclose Additional Compensation, agent bonuses, and legal kickbacks and valuable awards from third parties when showing homes, I think there are several great questions for smart clients to ask. I would ask them if I were a prospective Buyer in the Raleigh Cary area.
See, … (6 comments)

north carolina: Buyers' Agent Bonus and Additional Compensation Disclosure? Oh, Yeah! We got that and more in North Carolina! - 10/01/08 09:30 PM

What fun! A hearty welcome to NCAR Form 770!
Often when I see a group of people squirm, I start to grin, and I had that opportunity over the last couple of months when contemplating the new NCREC rule regarding Additional Compensation Disclosure.
Squirm.... Squirm... GRIN! GRIN!
Gosh, what a low blow! Now … (9 comments)

north carolina: Raleigh, NC, Real Estate: Meredith Townes, Wonderful, affordable location! - 06/21/08 09:51 PM

Located along one of the major arteries of Raleigh, NC, Meredith Townes is a townhome neighborhood quietly nestled on wooded lots, in a prime location near the I-440 beltline, Rex Hospital, and other Triangle amenities.
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Click here to view currently available Meredith Townes homes.

The … (2 comments)

north carolina: Cary, NC Real Estate Adventures: My Buyers can't afford your "Free Bonus!" - 06/15/08 04:41 AM

Can something be "free," and not be "affordable?" Sure. But, I guess in real estate some folks feel they have to "sell what they have." Lately I have bumped into a couple of Cary homes with unpermitted, sub-code finished living areas. When it is mentioned, the Listing Agents' responses have been, "Since it isn't … (4 comments)

north carolina: Cary, NC, Real Estate: Have your home inspected BEFORE you market it! - 06/03/08 10:39 PM

I wrote a little ad piece for the Cary News in May, to be placed in the "Consult a Specialist" Q & A Section.
The thought was to encourage more Sellers to have a home inspection performed prior to putting their home on the market, and to make all cited repairs. The … (2 comments)

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