Wake County NC Homes Market Report for January 2012

Wake County is booming!  Straight from Wikipedia: 

"Wake County is the 9th fastest growing county in the United States, with the town of Cary and the city of Raleigh being the 8th and 15th fastest growing cities, respectively."

9th fastest growing county in the US... the more the merrier here in Wake County!

Now to the real estate market report! 

Ahhh Wake County NC, wonderful neighbors, terrific neighborhoods, limitless possibilities for Triangle entertainment, a terrific school system, marvelous parks... the list goes on and on.

If you're considering moving to Wake County NC or even if you're planning on selling a home in Wake County, it's important to have the right information.

Our goal is to provide you with a good overview of how homes for sale in Wake County are performing.

The chart on the left shows the percentage of new active listings (homes that went on the market), total active listings, closed listings, and homes that have gone under contract, during January, 2012.

The information included in this report is only for detached homes located within Wake County NC.  (*If you're interested in a report for townhomes and condos, please don't hesitate to contact us ~ we'd be pleased to send along information specific to your needs.)

New listings on the market in Wake County during January

 Take a peak at the new Wake County NC Homes for Sale on the market in January.

(in alphabetical order by subdivisions)

Active Detached Homes for sale in Wake County last month

Just over 4,000 homes are for sale in Wake County!  There's quite a range of homes available...  the swing in Wake County home prices range from $29,000 to $6,495,000 with an average price of a home for sale in Wake County being (slightly lower than last month) $330,582.  There's plenty of options for just about anyone looking to buy a home in Wake County. 

Whether you've outgrown your home and are looking for something larger; are relocating to the area, are empty-nesters ready to down-size, or are just looking to capitalize on the Triangle investment opportunities, locating a great match (with the right Realtor®) will not be an problem in Wake County.

Homes in Wake County that went under contract (pending) last month

Homes that sold (closed) in Wake County last month

 Remember the above information and charts reflect only detached home activity in Wake County.

If you have been considering moving to Wake County, NC, would like more information on selling a home in Wake County, NC or would simply like to discuss your Triangle area real estate needs, please don't hesitate to call or e-mail me.  I'd love to chat... 

**Take a look back at our previous Wake County NC Market monthly reports

Check in next month as we're preparing to release a full recap of Wake County real estate for the year 2011.

*Any reference to TMLS data is based on information
from Triangle MLS, which neither guarantees nor is in any way
responsible for its accuracy. All data is provided ‘AS IS’ and with all
faults. Data maintained by Triangle MLS may not reflect all real estate
activity in the market.

Is it really February already?!  As we peek into the real estate market it is our pleasure to present homes just listed on the market during January!

Before we showcase the new homes on the market in the Triangle, we'd like to put the spotlight on this water front Raleigh home for sale in the ever popular Hedingham Golf neighborhood.  This 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers 2,782 square feet and sits right on the lake!  A water front Raleigh real estate for only $239,900.

In excellent condition, among it's many features include water front living, 4 bedrooms plus a bonus, beautiful screen porched, all new carpet and paint, a front and rear staircase, granite countertops in the kitchen and beautiful molding to enhance the elegant feautures of each space.

Interested?  Click the photo for information on this beautiful Raleigh, NC home for sale. 

Sorted in alphabetical order by Triangle area subdivisions and categorized by Wake County Real Estate Areas, check out the new listings that came on the market last month:

• Homes for sale in Apex
• Homes for sale in Cary
• Homes for sale in Fuquay-Varina
• Homes for sale in Garner
• Homes for sale in Holly Springs
• Homes for sale in Knightdale
• Homes for sale in Morrisville
• Homes for sale in Raleigh
• Homes for sale in Wake Forest

If you're not yet sure where you would like to relocate within the Triangle area, (there are certainly a number of great areas to choose from) take a peek at the new active homes for sale in Wake County, NC.



As always it is so important to have the right resources available at the tip of your fingers when considering Wake County Real Estate.  Just let us know what we can do to help guarantee that your move will be a pleasant experience ~ Welcome to the Triangle!

A new piece of equipment...

I got myself a new piece of equipment the other day.  No not for the office.  This new piece of equipment is for me...  and actually cost under $5....  

Here’s why: I’m like so many others at the beginning of the year that cry - I’ve got to do something to get into shape!!

But here’s me - start - go great guns - slack off -  quite.  I’ve joined fitness clubs, wellness centers, tried owning home equipment but nothing sticks.

So what’s this new piece of equipment I bought?  Are you ready....  a pedometer.

That’s right a pedometer.  It doesn’t burn calories, it doesn’t tone my muscles, it actually doesn’t promise me anything.

It just tells me the truth.  

Here's a question for you; do you know how many steps a healthy adult is suppose to take each and every day to be considered active?  10,000.  Ten thousand steps a day.  Now you may THINK you walk around a lot - but unless you walk/run for about 30 to 60 minutes a day you don’t come close.  I didn’t.  But I secretly told myself that since the notion of walking 10,000 steps per day for health and weight loss was popularized originally in Japan, maybe their steps were shorter....  um no.

That’s where the pedometer comes in.  Wearing it forces me to make a chose - park further from the entrance door or fight for the closest one.  Take the elevator or walk up/down the stairs.  Sit ALL day in front of the computer OR take a 10 minute break every couple hours and walk around (preferably outside).  And with all the places here in Wake County to take advantage of our fantastic weather there's no exscuse NOT to get moving!

So where am I on my daily journey?  Only up to about 4,000 steps a day.  I have a ways to go.  But I like this new piece of equipment.  It’s not intimidating.  

Want to start a walking club here in the Rain?  Grab a pedometer and we can track our miles - let’s walk ourselves healthy!

The Town of Holly Springs is a wonderful place to call home!  Very exciting to see, with the new year came a new face-lift for the Town of Holly Springs website!  The new site boasts an extremely user friendly navigation, lots of terrific info about the town, and fancy photos to enjoy.  Visit Raleighhomesonline for Holly Springs real estate and for everything else, from economic development, utility payments, and where to get your pet licenses, visit the new and improved official site of Holly Springs.

If you're considering moving to Holly Springs, NC or even if you're planning on selling a home in Holly Springs, NC, it's important to have the right information.  Our Holly Springs real estate market reports will give you a good overview of how detached homes for sale in Holly Springs, NC peformed during the month of December.

The pie chart on the left and table below break down the number of detached homes in Holly Springs that were active, newly active, went under contract or closed last month.

The table below shows the break down of the detached homes for sale in Holly Springs NC that went newly active in the Holly Springs Real Estate Market in December:

 Take a sneak peak at all the new homes for sale in Holly Springs NC last month (in alphabetical order by subdivisions).  If you'd like a more customized search, you can save a search outlining your unique home needs and get FREE e-mails with only homes for sale in the Triangle that match YOUR criteria.

Active Detached homes for sale in Holly Springs NC last month

  Holly Springs Detached homes that SOLD during the month of December

*Any reference to TMLS data is based on information
from Triangle MLS, which neither guarantees nor is in any way
responsible for its accuracy. All data is provided ‘AS IS’ and with all
faults. Data maintained by Triangle MLS may not reflect all real estate
activity in the market.

Home to awesomeness, the Town of Garner, NC is not only American Idol winner Scotty McCreery's hometown, but also a number of professional sports icons!  Did you know Brandon Banks (Washington Redskins), John Wall (Washington Wizards), and David West (New Orleans Hornets) all call Garner, NC home? 

Impressive?  We think so!

If you're considering moving to Garner, NC or even if you're planning on selling a home in Garner, NC, it's important to have the right information.

All of our Garner Real Estate market reports give you a good overview of how Garner Real Estate has performed over the time.  Included is information about how detached homes in Garner, NC performed during the month of December.

The pie chart on the left breaks down the number of detached homes in Garner that were active, newly active, went under contract or closed last month. 

The table below shows the break down of the detached homes for sale in Garner, NC that went newly active in the Garner Real Estate Market in December:

Active Detached homes for sale in Garner, NC last month

  Garner detached homes that SOLD during the month of December

*Any reference to TMLS data is based on information
from Triangle MLS, which neither guarantees nor is in any way
responsible for its accuracy. All data is provided ‘AS IS’ and with all
faults. Data maintained by Triangle MLS may not reflect all real estate
activity in the market.

Fuquay-Varina NC is a beautiful, small town located just 18 miles from the city center of Raleigh.  It's a place where residents and visitors can enjoy a sweet pace, wonderful boutique shops and delicious family owned restaurants. 

If you find you have some free time on a Wednesday afternoon between 1 - 4 PM, consider a visit to the museum Complex at 131 South Fuquay Avenue in Fuquay-Varina, NC. 

Offering a glimpse at the history of Fuquay-Varina, the museum is said to give visitors a trip back in time. For more information visit the Fuquay-Varina Independant.

If you're considering moving to Fuquay-Varina, NC or even if you're planning on selling a home in Fuquay-Varina, NC, it's important to have the right information about what's going on in the areas real estate market.  If you like, view our previous Fuquay-Varina real estate market reports as well.

The pie chart on the left breaks down the number of detached homes in Fuquay-Varina that were active, newly active, went under contract or closed last month.

The table below shows the break down of the detached homes for sale in Fuquay-Varina NC that went newly active in the Fuquay-Varina Real Estate Market in December:

Active Detached homes for sale in Fuquay Varina, NC last month

*When you're ready to see homes for sale in Fuquay-Varina, NC or really any homes for sale in the Triangle area contact us, we are here to help every step of the way.

  Fuquay Varina Detached homes that SOLD during the month of December

*Any reference to TMLS data is based on information
from Triangle MLS, which neither guarantees nor is in any way
responsible for its accuracy. All data is provided ‘AS IS’ and with all
faults. Data maintained by Triangle MLS may not reflect all real estate
activity in the market.

We hope to see you out and about in Wake County, North Carolina!

Calling Knightdale, NC citizens!  If you feel passionate about a particular business in Knightdale or feel inspired by a particular individual - now is the time to show them some love.  The Chamber is accepting nominations for both the Business of the Year and the Citizen of the Year.  The nomination forms can be found on the Knightdale Chamber website.

If you're considering moving to Knightdale, NC or even if you're planning on selling a home in Knightdale, NC, it's important to have the right information about what's going on in the areas real estate market.

The pie chart on the left breaks down the number of detached homes in Knightdale that were active, newly active, went under contract or closed last month.

Our real estate report will give you a good overview of how detached homes for sale in Knightdale, NC performed last month.  If you'd like, check out our previous Knightdale real estate market reports as well.

The table below shows the break down of the detached homes for sale in Knightdale NC that went newly active in the Knightdale Real Estate Market in December:

Active Detached homes for sale in Knightdale, NC during December

  Knightdale Detached homes that SOLD during the month of December

*Any reference to TMLS data is based on information
from Triangle MLS, which neither guarantees nor is in any way
responsible for its accuracy. All data is provided ‘AS IS’ and with all
faults. Data maintained by Triangle MLS may not reflect all real estate
activity in the market.

Ahhh Wake Forest.  We're happy to relay the town had another strong month of real estate, and it's easy to see why it's a relocation destination with the pride residents have for the area. 

The Wake Forest Historic Preservation Commission is sponsoring a photo-sharing campaign to encourage individuals and groups to take photos of themselves all around Wake Forest.  Are you a resident of Wake Forest? Grab your camera and head out to your favorite place that matters.  Running through January 31st the "This Place Matters" campaign aims to raise awareness about locations around Wake Forest that deserve attention and will promote all photos as a slideshow on the website.  For more info or to submit your favorite photos around Wake Forest, visit their website.

If you don't yet live in Wake County or in Wake Forest, NC but are you're considering moving to Wake County or Wake Forest, NC or even if you're planning on selling a home in Wake Forest, NC, it's important to have the right information.

The pie chart on the left breaks down the number of detached homes in Wake Forest that were active, newly active, went under contract or closed last month.

The table below shows the break down of the detached homes for sale in Wake Forest NC that went newly active in the Wake Forest Real Estate Market in December:

Active Detached homes for sale in Wake Forest, NC last month

  Wake Forest Detached homes that SOLD during the month of December

*Any reference to TMLS data is based on information
from Triangle MLS, which neither guarantees nor is in any way
responsible for its accuracy. All data is provided ‘AS IS’ and with all
faults. Data maintained by Triangle MLS may not reflect all real estate
activity in the market.