cary nc real estate: Hard to find updated brick ranch in Cary coming 8/28 - 08/16/08 04:27 PM
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cary nc real estate: Priced to Sell Below Tax Value + 2 Points Paid by the Seller w/a Contract Before 9/1 - 07/28/08 02:48 PM
Immaculate Executive Home in the best location in Cary!Location: GlenkirkThis executive home has sophisticated southern charm and is located on a premium elevated lot. Gorgeous inside and out, a must see to appreciate its splendor. Spectacular luxurious MSTR suite w/nursery/fitness rm., gourmet kitchen w/all the bells and whistles, double covered porch.. … (10 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Active 55+ Having a Ball! - Well Maybe! - 07/18/08 10:14 PM
As many of you know I work with Active 55+ Seniors that are moving to the Triangle on a regular basis. I had 3 inquiries just this week. The Triangle is so popular for retirement because the housing is affordable and the taxes are reasonable too(less than 1% of the assessed … (10 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Q22008 Cary NC Townhome/Condo Market Conditions - 07/07/08 10:04 AM
I have a listing appointment on Tuesday to discuss the Marketing of a Townhome in Cary Park. I've sold several in the area but the market has shifted dramatically since last year. This particular Townhome is just a few years old, in a great location, built by a reputable builder, and … (9 comments)
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cary nc real estate: 4th of July Celebration Plans for Cary, NC - 07/01/08 03:14 PM
Each year Cary, NC has quite a few festivities in recognition of the 4th of July holiday. This year is no exception.
Independence Eve Celebration at Sertoma The first event of the holiday weekend starts July 3rd with the Cary Youth Theatre at 6:30pm and is followed at 7:30pm with a free concert … (8 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Flip Video Mino - My new Techy Toy for the Gadget Gal(GG) - 07/01/08 01:14 AM
I am so excited I can't stand it! Yes, I'm a "techy geek" and I just love being on the cutting edge. Two weeks ago I attended the CRS 206 Technology Course and I just had to have the Flip Video. Our instructor, Mike Selvaggio, did a quick demo and it … (55 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Why choose Fonville Morisey for your next Realtor® in the Triangle Area? - 06/30/08 02:10 PM
If you are moving to the Triangle from another area of the country you may not have heard of the company I work for Fonville Morisey. Most of the time prospective clients have heard of Remax, Keller Williams, and Prudential, but not Fonville Morisey. My clients come from all over the … (4 comments)
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cary nc real estate: 5 Bedrooms + Bonus in Cary with Top Schools - 06/25/08 10:18 PM
Just Reduced! $359,999
Over 3,000 square feet in excellent condition on a culdesac street in Providence Commons, one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Cary, NC. This home features an extra large yard with deck.
Walk to Fresh Market, YMCA, Prestonwood Country club and Preston Corners.
There is a … (3 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Kiplinger Chooses Raleigh as the #2 City to Live, Work, and Play - 06/24/08 08:26 AM
The July 2008 Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine is set to hit the stands this week and guess who is at the top of the list? Our very own - Raleigh, NC. Our town has a lot to be proud of. I've lived here since 1991 and the town has come so … (11 comments)
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cary nc real estate: My New Star in the Rain - Cathleen O'Hannigan - 06/20/08 02:41 AM
This is it! The big Real Estate Reveal! I have the opportunity to reveal another STAR destined for greatness out of the Fonville Morisey Preston Office = Ms. Cathleen O'Hanigan. I'm not kidding when I say that my Broker in Charge, Sam Dill, hires only the best and brightest. It has … (12 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Thinking of Downsizing and moving to Cary NC? How about a Ranch in a great location in Cary! - 06/15/08 04:16 PM
I received a contact email today from a family thinking of downsizing and moving to Cary. Because of my experience in working with the Active 55 community and Active 55 folks that don't want to be thrown into that category, I have to keep up with what is available and on the … (3 comments)
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cary nc real estate: How A Programmable Thermostat Can Help Sell Your Cary, NC Home In The Heat Of Summer - 06/12/08 06:40 AM
It’s been hot here in Cary, NC lately….very hot! Although that’s not unusual, it’s something you have to take into consideration when you have your home listed for sale.
When you have guests come to your home, you want them to be comfortable. When a prospective buyer comes to inspect … (1 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Tryon Villas- The Triangle's Only All Green Neighborhood - 06/10/08 08:40 PM
Today we had our general office meeting, went on Tour in the 100° heat (yes we still have Tour here in Cary and quite a few of us braved the weather today), and then we had lunch at a wonderful new community in a fast growing area of Cary - Tryon … (11 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Financing Opportunities Abound in Triangle NC Real Estate Market! - 06/09/08 09:15 PM
Read the below from Jeff Forman, In House Lender, Allied Home Mortgage of Cary, NC for the Kaspar Team, RE/MAX Executives!There are 3 things going on in the real estate and housing market that are truly amazing:1. Sellers are more willing to negotiate sales prices and help buyers achieve homeownership with … (0 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Glenkirk in Cary, NC - Executive homes in a fabulous location! - 06/07/08 10:54 AM
City: Cary
Location: Off of Cary Parkway & Old Weatherstone
I know this neighborhood all to well. I mentioned earlier this year that I moved to this beautiful neighborhood in my post Tracy Santrock's Moved On & Checking In w/Activerain. My family has loved every minute of our transition to the new … (9 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Old World + New World = My World of Real Estate - 06/05/08 04:12 PM
The Old World of Real Estate
In previous articles I've mentioned that I grew up in a real estate family in Texas. I learned the ropes from my mother who started in real estate in the early ‘70's. They really had it rough back then. There are just some things from … (11 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Downtown Cary's Long Awaited Streetscape Unveiling Scheduled Tuesday June 3rd- Don't miss it! - 06/02/08 08:15 PM
What: Downtown Cary Streetscape Unveiling at the Herb Young Community Center , 101 Wilkinson Ave.
When: June 3rd at 6pm-8pm
I know you've heard the new buzz term "re-development of a historic district". The term represents really "cool" projects in different areas of the country with the goal to revitalize a … (4 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Don't miss Holly Hill Day Lily Farm in Moncure, NC - 05/30/08 07:18 PM
In January I wrote about moving across town in, "Tracy Santrock's Moved On & Checking In w/Activerain". Our new neighborhood and neighbors are warm and inviting. They've really made the transition an easy one. I was asked today by another agent in my office, "Are you happy about your move to … (10 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Price to Sell or Priced to Sit - That is the Question? - 05/27/08 12:47 PM
Today I met with clients to discuss Marketing their property. I must admit the home was absolutely fabulous(custom built in 2005) and they had done some incredible updates to the home such as:
Plantation Shutters
Added a coiffered ceiling in the downstairs formal living room
Wet bar in the bonus room … (58 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Pond View or No View ? - 05/27/08 06:45 AM
I had clients in from Florida over the weekend on a "trip to purchase". We always like those kinds of buyers. They had all of the Buyer Agency paperwork and everything signed before I picked them up at the airport on Friday!! Fabulous.
When I spoke to my clients they were … (15 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Journalist gets it Right! - great article in Sunday's "News & Observer" in Raleigh, NC - 05/19/08 06:32 PM
Dudley Price, staff writer for "The News & Observer" did a GREAT JOB portraying the current status of the North Carolina Triangle real estate market in his article in Sunday's paper titled, "Ready to rumble". Check it out online at: http://www.newsobserver.com/print/sunday/work_money/story/1076807.html.
Mr. Price accurately decribes the gap between home buyers who have an … (9 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Why choose Cary NC for your next home? Letter to my prospective clients... - 05/19/08 01:22 PM
When clients are considering moving to Cary, NC there is so much I want to tell them about our wonderful town. I moved to North Carolina in 1991 and have been able to see the area grow and mature into a wonderful community. Several other agents within the Activerain network have … (14 comments)
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cary nc real estate: 2008 Triangle Accolades - The list keeps growing - 05/19/08 10:27 AM
There is a lot of buzz around the United States about the growth of the Triangle area. Our community continues to be praised on the quality of life, education, job growth, and affordability.
And, the list keeps growing. I try to keep the list updated on my website but I thought … (4 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate - Q12008 Market Conditions Report - 05/18/08 10:39 AM
I don't know about you but I'm really kind of tired of hearing about the "Doom & Gloom" of the real estate market. Frankly, my business is actually stronger than it was last year. For listings - if you dress it up, make it look good & smell good, and price … (1 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Play a real estate mogul in the virtual world - 05/18/08 10:10 AM
Tired of betting on the real estate market in real life? Worried about the risk in real estate? Tired of HGTV and Flip this House? Need some new excitement in your life?Want to take some chances, flip a few homes, create a real estate dynasty without a penny out of your … (0 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Find a Marketing Niche & Work it! - 05/17/08 12:40 PM
I was in the office on Friday night, yes I have no life, and a new agent was getting ready for an Open House the next day. I proceeded to ask him if Open Houses worked for him. He said "no" but what else am I supposed to do? I told … (11 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Natural Screen or Privacy Fence? - 05/13/08 09:08 AM
Depending on where you live in the US there are different ways that people provide privacy for their home. In North Carolina, because we are such a GREEN state, in many instances we use lush plantings to screen for privacy. However, recently I've run into a situation on one of my … (9 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Listings & My Commitment to Internet Marketing - 05/08/08 06:39 PM
I recently wrote a blog to one of my clients that I have the house listed entitled, "Dear Mr. & Mrs. Seller Your House Hasn't Sold". The purpose of the letter was to let my clients know that the listing agent is ultimately responsible for the sale of the home but … (19 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Just curious - What is your highest # of Views? - 05/08/08 06:26 PM
Hello fellow Rainers,
I guess I'm a geek or a techy geek or maybe not. Who knows. However, I found my self surfing the statistics on my blog today and I found the output quite revealing.
I have a business background and in order to grow my business I like to look back … (18 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Ever heard of an Orchid babysitter? Do you have one in your area? - 05/08/08 07:50 AM
Having lived in the Triangle area since 1991(17 Years) - I'm practically a native. I've also been fortunate enough to live in Chapel Hill, go to school in Durham, and have lived in Cary since 1995. That said, I'm an explorer by nature and have had plenty of time to discover … (2 comments)
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cary nc real estate: 3rd Annual Triangle Green Home Tour May 3rd & May 4th - 04/30/08 07:09 AM
I was surfing through my bills this morning and Progress Energy had an insert worth reading this month. My husband Mauro is very conservative and interested in all things "GREEN". In addition, my daughter Jordan is taking AP Environmental Science this year and she is really excited about GOING GREEN. So, it's … (5 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Sometimes failure, w/persistence, often leads to success - 04/28/08 07:06 AM
Jennifer Allan wrote a featured blog today entitled, "My New Buyer Calls at 7:30 am on Sunday Morning - Do I Jump? You Betcha! " which I really enjoyed reading. Jennifer always has enlightening stories to share. While reading Jennifer's blog today it reminded me of an experience that I went through … (11 comments)
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cary nc real estate: A walkthrough with a dog, 3 Cats, and a Snake - 04/26/08 10:42 AM
Forgive me Rainers for not keeping in touch. I have had a crazy spring season and, unfortunately haven't been able to keep up the blogging. However, the events that transpired yesterday were just too juicy not to share w/my Rainer friends. There certainly is one thing I can say about this business … (5 comments)
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cary nc real estate: 2009 Killearn Mill - Executive Home Priced to Sell in Cary - 04/04/08 07:23 AM
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cary nc real estate: ++ Positive News on Mortgage Rates Going Down! ++ - 03/24/08 11:08 AM
Jeff Forman, Alllied Home Mortgage Corp (jforman@alliedhomenet.com) just notified me of the following regarding interest rates:
"There are many positive things going on in the Real Estate Market. Sellers/Builders are more willing to negotiate and interest rates are at historic lows. FHA loan limits have been raised and is still one of … (0 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate: Interpreting the News About the Housing Market - 03/02/08 05:23 PM
There's an article today on the local channel 11 ABC News' website titled "Local housing professionals drum up business" that is well written and factual, however gives the overall impression that the Triangle's real estate market is suffering as badly as other markets around the country. The very first line of … (10 comments)
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cary nc real estate: New Listing in Heritage Pines, the Triangles Premier Adult Community - 02/28/08 06:37 PM
Visit this link for more information on Heritage Pines. … (8 comments)
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cary nc real estate: 2008 Fonville Morisey Awards Dedicated to Phil Ficks in Durham, NC - 02/19/08 08:40 PM
Fellow agents & AR Members - I am truly humbled by my experience today at the Fonville Morisey Awards Banquet this morning. I am honored that I grew my business substantially over last year, but I couldn't help but thinking that I haven't done enough. The entire reason I got into this business is … (16 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary, NC, 919 Madison Avenue, 3BR/2BA, Cute as a button, but living Large! - 02/17/08 07:39 AM
Best value in Cary, NC!
919 Madison Avenue, Cary, NC 27513 View Map
Sharp 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Ranch home in supremely convenient Cary location.
Home has new central heat/air, fresh paint, new fence in back yard, and many other nice touches.
You can sign the papers and move in!
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cary nc real estate: 2007 Year-end Market Report for Cary, NC Real Estate - 02/12/08 06:36 AM
Don't listen to everything you read in the paper or hear on the news!! The Triangle Real Estate market is doing just fine ladies and gentleman. Yes, I have a few clients that can't sell where they are coming from, but we still have a strong economy, job growth, and our sales last year … (3 comments)
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cary nc real estate: A special outing with my dog Maggie - 02/10/08 12:31 PM
Now that I've moved back to Cary I have no excuse for not bringing my dog to the doggie park in Cary. An even greater reason - the doggie park is just around the corner about a mile a way. I can even walk my dog to the park if I … (22 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Playing in the Snow on the East Coast - 02/10/08 07:13 AM
One of the things I love about living on the East Coast is that I'm a short drive to the beach, the mountains, skiing, and lot of other activities. Yes, it's a drive, but it's nice to have all of the resources closeby. After much hard work selling my previous home, … (12 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Tracy Santrock's Moved On & Checking In w/Activerain - 02/09/08 08:00 PM
Hello Activerainers & Friends,
It's been a while since I've been actively commenting and posting on everyone's blogs. I'd say I've been absent for about 6 weeks. That's a long time for me. Don't get me wrong - I've been thinking about each and everyone of you here on this network … (16 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Photos of private homes on the 'Net? I say, "Yes." - 02/09/08 08:30 AM
Miriam Bernstein started another round of discussion regarding using private home photos on AR and Localism.
After a couple of hundred words in response, I thought, "Gee, this is a post of its own."
I post neighborhood profiles with photos of homes. I have hundreds of photos in my AR and Localism blogs, and some … (16 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Fuquay Varina, NC: 205 Keith Hills Street offers Quality, Grace, Comfort, Space! - 02/07/08 08:21 PM
This is such a pretty home just outside Fuquay Varina, NC; it was a pleasure to visit it and plan how to help the owners sell it!
The features just never end.
All sides brick with nice details, stamped concrete front porch, wide wood floors, granite, exceptional details in moldings, lavish master suite, … (6 comments)
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cary nc real estate: New Hill, NC 27562, 39 Shaddox Drive: Dandy 2.91 acres has it all! Home, barn, paddock, pasture, and woods. - 02/07/08 06:11 AM
Live with nature in your lap at 39 Shaddox Drive, New Hill, NC, 27562! This 2020 square foot quality home is nestled in a wooded Chatham County setting with a barn, paddock, pasture, community horse trail, hundreds of feet of creosote three-rail fencing, lush landscaping.
The home:
The Property:
At $359,900, the features this property … (2 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate Adventures: "Hey, Buddy! I have a home listed for sale. Howzabout I advertise it in your yard?" - 02/04/08 09:06 PM
Have you seen this?
Folks engage an agent to market their home.
Up goes a sign in the front yard. And a flyer box or Info-tube.
About 20% of the flyer is dedicated toward selling the subject property.
The rest is marketing for other listings. That seems a little improper to me.
Well, I do it … (13 comments)
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cary nc real estate: 123 Chimney Rise in Cary, NC - 01/30/08 03:49 PM
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate Adventures: Closing Coordinator Keeps Grateful Agent On Track! - 01/19/08 06:50 PM
Yep, that's right.
Claire Hanes helped me slip out of the transaction strait-jacket. It helps me be a better agent.
And that is what I owe my clients, continuously improved agency.
I'm a little bit of a control freak, so sometimes it is hard to let go of details. And I would be pulling my … (4 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate Adventures: I'm ready for a Supra... - 01/18/08 10:21 PM
I have heard folks grumbling about Supras, and expenses, but I think I am ready.
Ignore the combo lockbox that is so old its dial is a stone wheel.
Forget the antique combo lockbox that is full of grime and worn smooth and can hardly be gripped to turn.
I'm talking about the combo lockbox that … (7 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate, Wake County Public School System Reassignment... - 01/16/08 09:12 AM
With the dynamic growth of Wake County, NC, providing seats in schools is a difficult task for the Wake County Public School System. WCPSS is subject to criticism because of the nature of the beast.
Too many kids are added faster than facilities can be provided.
This is compounded by a policy of attempting to achieve … (2 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate: Internet presence. Design for current and future users or dial-up? - 01/16/08 06:18 AM
Scrolling through the Real Estate Agent Web Design Tips group postings this morning, I came across this post by Agent Web Design about designing for screen resolutions to cater to as many users as possible
We are being dragged kicking and screaming into a broadband/widescreen world.
I understand the inclination and relative desirability of designing … (0 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate Adventures: An Epiphany from Connecticut: TeeVee is not for real! - 01/14/08 01:46 PM
Thank you, Hartford Courant for this news flash!
A cutting edge investigative report has gathered evidence that HGTV is not always Realty Reality TV.
Who would have thought it?
Why, I figured that all I had to do was put in air fresheners and bake cookies and people would pull out their checkbooks and preapprovals … (9 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate Adventures: Red clay, drought, and cracked foundations. - 01/11/08 09:54 PM
We live with our famous red clay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC area. It expands and contracts when it absorbs water or dries out.
This movement can be stressful to a home's foundation. Masonry is meant to be rigid, not flexing and moving.
CRA-A-A-ACK! And a beautiful home is now a beautiful question mark. I … (15 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Let it Rain in Raleigh - The drought is getting serious - 01/08/08 09:01 AM
We've all been praying to the rain gods lately to save the water supply in Wake County. In October I wrote "Severe Drought Halts Outdoor Watering Indefinitely in Raleigh, NC" As noted in the previous post it hasn't been working so desperate times call for desperate measures.
When I mean desperate - I mean desperate. … (27 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate: So, the law says I have to convey all offers to my Seller? I really don't care! - 01/05/08 09:49 PM
That's right, I don't care.
Sort of.
I was chatting with my friends Bill Fletcher and Michelle Roberts yesterday; talking low-ball offers.
And wounded pride.
A couple of Cary real estate war stories came up, and Bill says, "...I tell my Sellers that I must bring them all offers."
Me: "Why?"
Bill, a little taken aback: "I … (14 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate Blog: Saturday Night Special: Rrrrrripped from the headlines! - 01/05/08 09:17 PM
Some people go out and get drunk and tattooed on Saturday night.
I just work on enlightening myself on current events.
With a little help from Yahoo:
From our "No Regrets" file "102 year old heads for New Zealand." Telling words, "When I'm 105 I don't want to be thinking: "I wish I had moved … (2 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate Adventures: Foggy windows - 01/04/08 08:20 AM
Double pane windows are standard on homes in the Wake County, NC, area since the 1970's.
Unfortunately, they are built to different quality levels.
Some just fail before others, and it is not uncommon to walk into a 15 year old Cary or Raleigh home and see multiple windows with fog, or even dripping water, … (10 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate, How to avoid selling your home: Aggravate the Buyer with weird negotiations. - 01/03/08 10:53 PM
Three weeks before Christmas in Cary, NC....
Me: Buyer will go $108,000.
LA counters at $119,000 from list price of $120,000.
Buyer says whoa. Just doesn't want to push nickels back and forth to get there.
No deal. No problem. It happens. They can't all be deals.
Three weeks pass. LA calls me.
LA: "Seller will do … (12 comments)
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cary nc real estate: 2008 Is Coming Soon- Have you set your goals? - 12/30/07 12:53 PM
I don't believe in New Years Resolutions. They always end up as broken promises a couple of months down the road. Instead I've tried to keep a positive mindset by setting goals each year and evaluating the goals at the end of each year. Through trial and error I've found that … (19 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Carolina Preserve by Del Webb in Cary, NC Introduces Long Awaited Villas - 12/17/07 12:35 PM
Yesterday I attended the unveiling of the Villas at Del Webb. Needless to say I was very impressed with the turnout and how well organized Pulte was for the introduction. Several homeowners volunteered to get the word out on what a great community Del Webb is becoming and Pulte does a fantastic … (13 comments)
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cary nc real estate: New Cary Mayor Weinbrecht is a Blogger! - 12/15/07 01:03 PM
Our new Mayor Harold Weinbrecht has started a blog. I'm not surprised. Between Cary being nicknamed Technology Town of North Carolina and the fact that Harold is very well educated, worked as a software developer for the largest software firm in the area - SAS Institute, it's par for the course. The primary … (12 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Eeny, meeny, miny, moe - So many choices!! - 12/11/07 09:12 AM
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe - Builders are offering fire sales in this area for standing inventory if you can pull out your checkbook and close by year-end. This is when you make sure your Realtor is working for you. A Realtor is your best asset in terms of knowing when to buy, when … (12 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate, How to avoid selling your home: Don't have it inspected before listing! - 12/08/07 10:17 PM
My Buyers had a moment to look around as I play with the combo lockbox.
They were standing on the front stoop with me and start asking questions like, "What's this? And this? How about that?"
When you find 4 or 5 inspection defect issues while standing on the stoop, it doesn't help … (10 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary, NC Real Estate: MLS Upgrade coming in 2008! Better client service on the horizon. - 12/07/07 11:28 PM
While the Triangle MLS TEMPO system is obviously antiquated, we have been given some hope for 2008.
What I want from an MLS solution is easy access to current and historical data, and a platform to organize data, store it, and ship it to my clients and prospects.
We will be upgraded from TEMPO … (2 comments)
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cary nc real estate: It's a Buyers Market - Let's Play Name that Price! - 12/05/07 02:48 PM
I'm asked all of the time about how the real estate market is doing in my area. I indicate that we have had two markets in 2007. The market from January through July and the "new and improved buyers market". Our market has changed dramatically in the past few months - inventories … (18 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate Adventures: We'll go around the world to get the comps we want! - 12/05/07 07:34 AM
We popped into the townhome, and my client said she could be interested in it, although it needs heavy redecoration.
But it was priced about 11% high, well above anything that has ever sold in this Cary, NC, complex.
Calculating values in townhome complexes is not too hard when only a few models and elevations … (4 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Fonville Morisey Listing Agent>>First Impressions Mean Everything To Buyers, Especially During the Holidays - 12/04/07 03:22 PM
You've bitten the bullet -there's no way around it-you're selling your home during the holidays. This time of year is unlike any other time of the year when I'm showing homes. Although my activity has slowed down from the summer season, the buyers that I've shown during the holidays are much … (17 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary, NC Real Estate Adventures: Full-Service Agent crawls under House. Buyer Client follows. What fun!! - 12/03/07 09:17 PM
You read it right. Belly-crawling it was.
We've toured the home twice, and my clients want to know what the potable water supply piping system is.
In this area, built in 1995, that is quite likely to be polybutylene, with copper risers, a common method with local tract builders in the 1990's in … (7 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate, How to avoid selling your home: Don't call me, and don't let me show it! - 12/02/07 10:12 PM
I'm waiting for a call back. Waiting for close to 36 hours. Thinking I won't get the call.
Went by a nice looking home in a great Cary, NC, neighborhood with clients, and pulled a flyer out of the box.
No MLS number or company logo, but it is listed on the MLS with a … (12 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Fonville Morisey Buyers Agent >> "Sealing the Deal" one house at a time - 11/28/07 05:29 PM
Based on my experience in real estate over the past several years I've found one of the biggest assets that an experienced Realtor can bring to the table as a buyers agent is top notch negotiation skills. It's also one of the most challenging aspects of real estate too.
The week … (9 comments)
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cary nc real estate: If You Could Travel The World Where Would You Go? - 11/26/07 07:09 AM
Cynthia Tilghman wrote a blog entitled, If You Could Live Anywhere in the World? Where Would That Be? I started thinking -I believe I live in the most incredible place in the world. I am fortunate. I've been to many countries, have seen many cultures, and it makes me happy to know that … (42 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Here is the scoop on the Luxury Home Market in the Triangle - 11/25/07 08:28 PM
While the rest of the national real estate market is has taken a turn for the worse, the Triangle real estate market has continued to remain strong. Well, at least for the lower priced homes in the Triangle. Single Family Homes less than $300k all over the Triangle are in short … (5 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate, Picardy Village: Wooded Lots and Custom Homes - 11/19/07 10:02 PM
Picardy Village entrance sign
Picardy Village is a cozy neighborhood of custom-built homes in Cary, NC. Picardy Village is off the west side of Lake Pine Road, between the Cary Parkway and US 64. Picardy Village is adjacent to Picardy Pointe.
See the Picardy Village photo set on Flickr.
Downtown Raleigh and NC State University are about … (9 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate, "Remove shoes?" My reply: "Please turn up the HEAT!" - 11/19/07 02:45 PM
Sure, I press my clients to remove shoes in a nice clean home, when the Seller makes the request. It is courtesy, and reasonable. And some cultures just do not wear shoes in the house. Respect. I'm all for it.
But we are approaching winter in North Carolina. NC winter is … (12 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Triangle Active 55>>Carolina Preserve by Del Webb in Cary, NC will release the Twin Villas on December 16th from 1pm-6pm - 11/17/07 02:12 PM
I've recently been working with the Active 55+ age group which have given me ideas about the communities and reasons why seniors should consider the Triangle. Here are a few posts about Active Adult Seniors in the Triangle and the communities that are available in the area:
Best Place to Live for Retires in 2006 … (10 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate, I have no choice...It is going to be a GREAT day! - 11/16/07 06:38 AM
Crystal clear blue sky.
Stepped to the curb to pick up the paper.
Might be a light frost in the next few minutes.
Came back in from the chill and the warrm house smells like fresh bread baking, as the Ultimate Breadman bread machine is set to deliver a fine little golden brown loaf in a … (13 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate, "A-a-ahhh, Autumn! When a young man's fancy turns to deadly CARBON MONOXIDE! - 11/15/07 05:01 PM
It's Fall, a beautiful time of the year in North Carolina, as the trees turn colors and light up the streets with the brightness of their foliage.
And it is the time of year when furnaces come on for the first time in months. Also a great time to have an inspection … (8 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary and Raleigh, NC Real Estate: Is the all one-level, easy living, classic ranch house making a comeback? - 11/14/07 09:32 PM
Is the ranch house coming back? Oh...you know: The classic '60's rancher. Single level living, with no stairs and low maintenance.
Oakwood Heights, Cary, NC
It seems to me that it is, and that spells good news for many Raleigh and Cary residents who should see great price support for their classic ranchers.
Enchanted … (12 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary, NC Real Estate: My lender referral is for YOUR good. Buyers who use my referred lenders close on their contracts! - 11/14/07 04:28 PM
Again, a Buyer who didn't use my referred mortgage lender called me after the lender let him down.
And the scramble starts, to get the clients in front of someone I know can perform, offer clarity, and get the job done within a short closing window. I use up a little of my stock of good will … (3 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate, Picardy Pointe: Custom homes on wooded lots in a tremendous Cary location - 11/10/07 09:25 PM
Picardy Pointe entrance sign
Picardy Pointe is a neighborhood of custom-built homes on the edge of Cary, NC. Many of the homes have a view of the Apex Community Park Lake.
Picardy Pointe is off the west side of Lake Pine Road, between the Cary Parkway and US 64.
See the 47 photo set … (4 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary and Raleigh, NC Real Estate: Fix and Flip? Don't skimp on "Fix!" - 11/08/07 08:57 PM
Today I went with a Buyer client to his home inspection on a project home under contract, and we discussed some of the repairs and upgrades he could do on the home.
It looks like there is enough margin in the job to really do a sharp job on the house, and make it very … (7 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate, A Visit to Royal Ridge - 11/07/07 11:41 AM
We cruised through Royal Ridge in Cary, NC, last Saturday night to view the beautiful custom homes and the heavily wooded lots.
Royal Ridge is a mature residential neighborhood in the center of Cary, NC. Royal Ridge is located off the Southwest Cary Parkway, between Kildaire Farm Road and Lake Pine Drive. See the Royal Ridge slideshow … (4 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary, NC, Real Estate: The Fabulous Moolah is GONE! - 11/06/07 07:57 PM
Man, I'm glad she made her mark in Wrassling instead of Real Estate.
Imagine going up against the Fabulous Moolah in a contentious transaction!
I mean, would you take a flying drop kick for your client?
Mary Lillian Ellison, aka, "the Fabulous Moolah" passed away last Friday.
Some fun facts I gleaned from the NY … (5 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary, NC Real Estate: Trees! The Woods of Kildaire is the antidote for barren landscapes! - 11/05/07 09:39 PM
My wife accompanied me for a Saturday evening drive through the Woods of Kildaire, Cary, NC. Many of the photos show the development of dusk, and the quietude of life in a wooded preserve.
Woods of Kildaire is a mature affordable neighborhood in the center of Cary, NC. Woods of Kildaire is situated off the SW Cary Parkway. Access … (2 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary, NC, Real Estate: New day dawning, and I'm wanting to make the most of it! - 11/05/07 08:34 PM
I went out for the morning paper and saw the early morning pre-dawn glow.
Dawn is the finest time of the day, I think. It holds the promise of the day ahead. And today it occurred to me, a series of sunrise photos might make a neat Real Estate Show. So … (3 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary and Raleigh, NC Real Estate: Flood Plain Disclosure added to revised standard "Offer to Purchase and Contract" for 2008 - 11/04/07 09:14 PM
Flood Plain issues cloud many North Carolina real estate transactions.
More often or not, all responsibility for determining whether a property was in a flood plain fell to the Buyer, and there was little remedy in the Contract if the property was determined to be in a flood plain.
Now, the 2008 revision … (4 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary and Raleigh, NC, Real Estate: 2008 Standard forms: Offer to Purchase and Contract and governmental bodies - 11/02/07 08:39 PM
We get into the changes in the 2008 North Carolina Offer to Purchase and Contract in the first paragraph:
"NOTE: Government authority over taxes, zoning, school districts, utilities, and mail delivery may differ from address shown."
It isn't a major change, nor is it an impediment to a smooth transaction. It alerts the Buyer … (4 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary and Raleigh, NC, Real Estate: First frost this week, on top of the drought! Gardener Alert! - 11/01/07 08:54 PM
How could there have been enough humidity to make a frost this week?
We can't seem to squeeze out a few drops of rain dependably, but we can make the roofs white with frost. Hmmmmmm.
I hope my plantings do all right. Gardening in Cary and Raleigh, NC is a delight and a … (11 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate, Affordable Shade Trees in Farren Forest - 10/31/07 10:56 PM
Hey! Let's meander through the shade in Farren Forest, Cary, NC:
Farren Forest is a mature affordable neighborhood in the center of Cary, NC. Farren Forest is situated off the SE Cary Parkway. Access to the neighborhood is also available through Stonehaven. Access and egress to and from the neighborhood are easy.
Raleigh and NC State University are a 15-20 minute commute. The … (5 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate - Triangle Aquatic Center(TAC) opens today in Cary, NC - 10/29/07 03:27 PM
One of the great things about living in Cary, NC is that it has so many resources to offer - parks, jogging trails, athletic facilities, and much more. That list just grew a bit longer today when the Triangle Aquatic Center (TAC) opened next to the Cary Town Center.
This facility is … (6 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Drought causing problems with area homes - 10/25/07 02:56 PM
As most of you know I've been writing about the extreme temperatures we had over the summer, and more recently about the severe drought in the area. While this has impacted the water supply in the area, I didn't think it would it this close to home. The drought is now … (6 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate: You gotta love a Rainy Night! We're celebrating! - 10/25/07 02:22 PM
Sure we have an ongoing drought in almost all of North Carolina.
No doubt about it.
But we've had some rain! Last night it rained hard in Raleigh,NC, and in Cary, Apex, and surrounding towns.
And it has been beautifully gloomy, overcast, and drippy all day today!
Generally I like to take pretty photos with a … (5 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Vigilante justice on the Triangle MLS? "Report a Violation" - 10/24/07 10:48 PM
Tomorrow morning should be interesting.
Major changes are in store for our MLS solution. The one I talked about the other day. It has had a few tweaks and some largish additions that are having a Grand Opening Thursday Morning.
My early favorite is the one-click "Report a Violation" email pane. (Pain?)
Click and … (14 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Raleigh NC Real Estate Market Conditions - 10/24/07 01:38 PM
Each fall the Regional Regional Association of Realtors puts on a Market Trends Seminar hosted by several area gurus that keep track of the overall real estate market. I spent my morning at this seminar in Cary making sure that what I'm seeing in the market is the same thing that … (2 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary and Raleigh, NC, Real Estate: Vender Referrals. Don't we owe it to our clients to take on some Liability? - 10/24/07 06:26 AM
How can we claim to be professionals and fiduciaries and then tell our real estate clients to go to the Yellow Pages for venders when we know capable and ethical service providers we can recommend?
I started to respond to Randy Prothero's post on this topic, and got long-winded enough to build a … (13 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary, NC, Real Estate: Ridgepath Heavily Wooded lots and pretty traditional homes - 10/21/07 03:39 PM
Cary, NC: Ridgepath is our tour today.
Ridgepath is a mature neighborhood in the center of Cary, NC. Access to the neighborhood is from the SE Cary Parkway, or through Wimbledon. Access and egress to and from the neighborhood are easily accomplished.
Raleigh and North Carolina State University are an easy 15 to 20 minute commute. The Research Triangle Park, … (6 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary and Raleigh, NC, Real Estate: This drought of 2007 is for real! - 10/21/07 12:35 PM
Sweetie and I took a quick ride to Falls Lake this morning to view the lake level. Falls Lake provides drinking water to Raleigh, North Carolina, and several smaller towns who buy water from Raleigh.
We know the lake is low. We have seen the photos on TV, in the newpaper, and … (4 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary, NC Real Estate: Home Inspection Roofing Follies...Pipe Boots? Kick-out flashings? Oh, My! - 10/20/07 10:18 PM
So, your listing is under contract and your Buyer has sent you a North Carolina Repair Request and agreement, asking you to do some roof repairs:
"Repair nail pops in shingles."
Sounds simple enough. I guess. What's a "Nail Pop?"
'Replace 3 split pipe boots."
Oka-a-ay. Uh-h..What the heck is a "pipe boot?"
"Install kick-out flashing … (12 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate, Do you do "Animal House" Real Estate? - 10/18/07 09:42 PM
What should the relationship with a real estate agent feel like?
Should a client or prospective client expect consultation... or manipulation?
Pressure, or presentation of facts?
Old school boiler room tactics, or the comfort of working with an agent who really cares?
I prefer to work with clients on a personal basis, responding to their needs, and anticipating … (7 comments)
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