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AlI've commented in previous blogs about safety tips for women in this business.  However, the Jaycee Dugard story has been blowing my mind lately.  In case you missed this...Jaycee Dugard was found after being kidnapped in 1991!  I'm sure the joy in that reunion was palpable!   The idea that som...

http://www.zillow.com/local-info/NC-Raleigh-people/r_54047/ The link above is a quick snapshot of the make up of all the poeple living in the Raleigh area.  I stumbled upon this new tool that http://www.Zillow.com has added to their site. You can break it down by neighborhood, area or school zone...

I work with many investors and home buyers who want a great property plus instant equity.  It's possible to find, but not usually in a niche market like equestrian property or horse farms. I stumbled on this listing during my daily foreclosure search of homes in the Raleigh, Durham, NC area.  Dis...

   I woke up this morning thinking...ahhh my week is almost over and then I realized, IT'S ONLY THURSDAY!  Oh well, I'm sure Friday will be a good day too and I think I will dance in the streets with reckless abandon like this jolly fellow!  Props to him for not caring about what others think and...

NC is going GREEN with education and sustainable buildings and construction.                This is a big trend in the real estate industry now.  I'm looking forward to learning a few new things about green living, new home construction with recycled products and low cost ways to help my home buy...

I try to avoid having my 3 year old daughter along on appointments but sometimes, I don't have a choice.  I am always willing to show homes in the evening on short notice, but I forewarn my buyers that I need to bring mini me along. DISCLAIMER:  Now, for future clients...this tag along has only h...

 Thank You to ALL our Triangle Area Hero's! Are you one of the following... Raleigh Police Officer Raleigh Firefighter Raleigh EMS Wake County School Teacher  Volunteer EMS or Firefighter in Wake County   Our thank you is $500 towards your closing costs for all the unselfish community service you...

I'm always looking for kid friendly things to do with my daughter on a Friday night and this sounds like a good time, if the rain will hold off!  Raleigh, NC has some wonderful family activities for those who take advantage of them.  Personally, I know when I relocated here 14 years ago, I was a...

A group of friends went out a few weeks ago for a night on the town and some oysters downtown. 42nd St Oyster Bar is a Raleigh landmark but it's also a great night spot to catch some music.  http://www.42ndstoysterbar.com/ Each Thursday the bands are great but I found a favorite!  This Thursday A...

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770868&grpId=3659174697244816   There was a big time oops today...sounds like a heck of a deal though!  Wish it was true, but the slick wording of a disclaimer doesn't hold Best Buy to this.  They can change and rearrange anything that i...