nc: Raleigh,NC Real Estate: A few words of wisdom vs. The News and Observer's attack on REALTORS® - 07/14/07 08:23 PM
A few of us at KELLER WILLIAMS® Realty Market Center #377 in Cary, NC responded to the Raleigh News and Observer's slam on REALTORS®.
Some of us even were published today. It was a delight to see Duane and Dani Frank, Stu Barnes, and George Wilson's names in print on the People's Forum page, along with … (4 comments)
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nc: Raleigh, NC Real Estate: Fervor or Fever? First-time Buyers making it all worthwhile! - 07/13/07 09:35 PM
Took my Sweetie out for a pizza tonight in Raleigh, North Carolina. Piccola's Pizza and Italian in Cameron Village.
4 Stars on the pizza! 4 stars on the service! Tummy feels good.
And then Sweetie got the bonus side trip; we went to a nearby home that I helped a young couple buy this week. … (2 comments)
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nc: Mooresville, NC Real Estate Update - 07/13/07 02:18 PM
Since January 1, 2007, 5797 homes have been sold. Mooresville is a rapidly growing area and home to many of the top NASCAR Teams and Lowes Home Improvement Corporate. The average sale price of a home in the Mooresville area is $385,979 do to the price of lake front property on … (0 comments)
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nc: Free Things To Do With Your Children In Charlotte - 07/13/07 01:56 PM
It's 95 degrees outside, your kids are restless and you don't want to spend a fortune! Have I got a great idea for you. Arboretum Theater and Stonecrest Theater both offer through the Summer, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday each week, a free movie for you and your kids.That's right. I said … (1 comments)
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nc: Lake Norman area transitions - 07/13/07 12:29 PM
7/13/07Here it is another Friday th 13th. But we IN NC, near Lake Norman feel blessed. Huntersville is growing.10 years ago we had a population of just under 10,000 souls. We now have over 30,000 living in our community and we all still get along just as well as we did … (1 comments)
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nc: Things To Do In Charlotte For The Weekend Of July 13-15th! - 07/13/07 10:52 AM
As you can imagine, Summer in Charlotte is jam packed with fun things to do for kids and for adults too. As a parent of a two year old I am always looking for fun things to do with my son that may not be too boring for me.Last Sunday we … (1 comments)
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nc: Things To Do In Charlotte For The Weekend Of July 13-15th! - 07/13/07 10:48 AM
As you can imagine, Summer in Charlotte is jam packed with fun things to do for kids and for adults too. As a parent of a two year old I am always looking for fun things to do with my son that may not be too boring for me.Last Sunday we … (0 comments)
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nc: Raleigh,NC Real Estate: Affordable housing takes a lick in The News and Observer's attack on REALTORS® - 07/12/07 11:06 PM
In the ongoing effort to reduce advertisement revenue, to offend REALTORS® everywhere, and to support increased difficulty in home purchasing, the Raleigh News and Observer also took a few swipes at all of us in an editorial that commingled REALTORS®, commissions, legislative corruption, and generally got me worked up a little.
Check it … (9 comments)
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nc: Cary, NC Real Estate. Again: Fast growing and affordable! And Warm! But, "Carry, NC?" - 07/12/07 07:51 AM
REALTOR Magazine Online yesterday mentioned a Christian Science Monitor story about population growth in "Affordable, Warm Cities."
They reported the great population growth in many affordable suburban towns near larger Southern cities, similar to the BusinessWeek.com experience I enjoyed.
We are right next door to Raleigh, North Carolina, so I think that suburban description fits.
So … (8 comments)
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nc: Cary NC Real Estate, Cole's Creek, Drees Homes Move up offerings in a superb Cary location - 07/11/07 09:41 PM
Cole's Creek in Cary, NC is in a convenient location just inside Northwest Maynard Road, with the entrance just across from Weatherstone.
Cole's Creek offers large square footage with home prices starting at about $600,000 and driven higher by choice of options and elevations. High vaulted great rooms, hardwoods, screen porches, stone … (2 comments)
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nc: Free Wings!!! - 07/11/07 01:14 PM
One of my favorite restaurants BW3's, which is short for Buffalo Wild Wings will be relocating. The move will be from its small downtown building to a large new location at 426-B E. Arlington Boulevard in Arlington Shoppes, Arlington Shopes is near the corner of Greenville and Arlington boulevards across the … (1 comments)
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nc: The State of the Market Address - June 2007 - 07/11/07 10:19 AM
As the second installment of the State of the Market, we venture
into what has happened in the month of June for the market here in
Murphy. North Carolina has been overall very fortunate in its ability
to retain a stable market in relation to many other states - especially
Florida. … (1 comments)
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nc: Cary NC Real Estate, Trees, Location, and Peace in Homestead - 07/11/07 08:34 AM
I thought Homestead would please folks who are searching for homes on wooded sites in Cary, NC.
Homestead was developed in the 1970's and is home to custom built homes on lots that average over an acre in size, with some as large as 4 acres. Home styles vary from contemporary, ranch, … (6 comments)
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nc: Cary, NC Real Estate, Lake Crabtree County Park offers play and repose. - 07/11/07 07:17 AM
Lake Crabtree County Park, Wake County, NC, is on the edge of Cary, NC. Lake Crabtree is a 520 acre flood control impoundment that was designed to double as a recreational facility.
I did a little Real Estate Show on Lake Crabtree County Park, Wake County, NC.
Also, you can visit the 44 … (0 comments)
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nc: Cary NC Real Estate: Crape Myrtles, Gorgeous and bountiful blooms! - 07/10/07 10:58 PM
It's Crape Myrtle time in Wake County, NC. Behold! The Crape Myrtles are in full bloom.
Crape Mrytle, lagerstroemia indica, is one of the most common, most loved and colorful shrubs or trees in the southern landscape. Their ability to survive in urban landscapes, profusion of colorful blossoms over a long growing … (10 comments)
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nc: Greenville North Carolina--Cool City - 07/10/07 08:11 AM
Greenville, North Carolina has been recognized by the Sierra Club as a Cool City. A ceremony was held July 10th at 10:00 to honor the city. Cool Cities have made a commitment to stop global warming by signing the U.S. Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement. Congratulation Greenville, North Carolina!For more information on … (0 comments)
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nc: Farmville NC Friends of the Public Library - 07/09/07 10:30 PM
Farmville's Friends of the Public Library had a very nice "exploratory" meeting tonight in the Davis Room. Several board member and the public discussed ways to make the Friends Group better. Various ideas came out of the meeting. Mrs. Minnie Lee Winborn thought of a wonderful fundraiser. We are going to … (0 comments)
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nc: Great Home in the Heart of Greenville - 07/09/07 02:51 PM
Marvelous home located at 903 Bremerton, in Greenville's well established Bedford Subdivision. This home boasts 4 bedrooms, all formal areas, screened back porch, deck from second level and full mother-in-law suite. Double car garage. This home is an open canvas ready for you to make your own! Call Katie Evans for a private … (0 comments)
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nc: Chapel Hill, NC Local Art for sale - 07/09/07 06:32 AM
Art is a product of human activity, made with the intention of stimulating the human senses as well as the human mind and/or spirit; thus art is an action, an object, or a collection of actions and objects created with the intention of transmitting emotions and/or ideas. Beyond this description, there … (0 comments)
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nc: Your New Exit 32, Langtree at the Lake, Lake Norman, NC - 07/08/07 06:06 PM
The new exit 32 at Langtree off of Rt.77 is now underway. Construction for the new exit and $800 million mixed real estate development project is at full speed ahead. Atrium at the Lake Development, LLC a partnership between Mooresville - Land Acquisition and Investment and Atrium Development based out … (0 comments)
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nc: Huntersville, NC Real Estate Update - 07/08/07 05:57 PM
The average sale price of a home in the Huntersville area is $279,651. Homes are selling for 98.78% of the list price and are on the market for an average of 74 days. Updated: 7/1/07Zip Codes: 28070, 28078Huntersville is just 20 minutes north of the city of Charlotte and is part … (0 comments)
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nc: Lake Norman Area Residential Hot Spots! ($500’s+) Walden Ridge - 07/08/07 04:43 PM
In the Lake Norman area you can find a number of really hot residential areas but there are not many that match up to Walden Ridge. Walden Ridge is a custom home community located just minutes from downtown Mooresville near Dale Earnhardt Incorporated and offers big lots and a whole lot of … (0 comments)
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nc: New Retail near Caldwell Station / Huntersville / Cornelius - 07/08/07 04:27 PM
On Monday June 4th the Cornelius Town Board approved plans for a new retail space to be built at the entrance area of the Caldwell Station Residential Community on Highway 115. The new retail center will have a train station-style look to it and will offer (4) 7,500 square foot buildings on 3.36 … (2 comments)
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nc: Moving Sale July 14, 2007 - 07/08/07 10:49 AM
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nc: New City Of Concord Logo - 07/08/07 09:41 AM
Do you like the new City of Concord Logo? You can cast your vote By Thursday, July 12th to be included in The Charlotte Observer Poll. The results will be released on the following Sunday. The old motto "A City Meeting the Future" was replaced with "High Performance Living". The new … (0 comments)
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nc: Update on the Phillip Morris Site - 07/07/07 12:11 PM
The strain on Cabarrus County water, police services and schools has county officials opposed to housing developments on the 2,100 acre site. Though Concord city officials cannot dictate to whom the land is sold, they do have some influence, in that they are in charge of zoning the land.
I'd rather the … (0 comments)
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nc: Time to get CERT-ified - 07/07/07 06:05 AM
If a disaster struck in your neighborhood, would you be prepared? What is the CERT Program? The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program teaches participants how to provide basic emergency response services after a disaster. Persons living or working in Orange County can form a CERT to meet critical needs in their area … (0 comments)
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nc: Fun in Raleigh, NC - 07/06/07 11:01 AM
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nc: Restaurants in Raleigh, NC - 07/06/07 11:00 AM
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nc: Get to know the best place to live . . . - 07/06/07 10:52 AM
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nc: Cary, NC Real Estate, MacGregor West, Premium custom Homes - 07/05/07 08:50 PM
A few years after MacGregor Downs was a mature community, the adjoining community, MacGregor West was developed. Again the focus was on custom upscale homes to appeal to professionals who needed a great location with convenient access to Cary and Raleigh, North Carolina.
MacGregor West was an immediate success and has continued … (6 comments)
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nc: Raleigh, NC, Lake Wheeler is a recreational paradise! - 07/05/07 05:49 PM
Lake Wheeler is a part of the Raleigh, North Carolina Parks System. The 650 acre lake is the focal point of the 800 acre park. Fishing, Boating, water skiing, Picnicking, birding and other nature studies, and general loafing are among the worthy pursuits the lake and park support. The park is open … (2 comments)
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nc: Cary, NC Real Estate: MacGregor Downs, Classic country club community, "near everything." - 07/05/07 12:54 PM
MacGregor Downs was developed in the 1960's around the MacGregor Downs Country Club. MacGregor Downs is located in south central Cary, NC, and accessed from Kildaire Farms Road or from Tryon Road.
Central to life in MacGregor Downs are the Golf Course and the community lake, along with a fabulous location that offers … (2 comments)
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nc: Durham Real Estate, Grandale, New neighborhood, fine home values, excellent access! - 07/05/07 10:06 AM
Grandale is a new community being built by national tract-builder Centex Homes on the south side of Durham, NC. The neighborhood is located off Grandale Road.
Grandale entrance sign
Homes in Grandale range from 2700 to 3500 square feet, with prices from $360,000 to $450,000. Typical amenities include 4 or 5 bedrooms, and … (2 comments)
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nc: Cary NC Real Estate, Trees, Trees, and more Trees in our neighborhoods! - 07/05/07 08:20 AM
People decry the removal of trees from parcels of land that are being developed for new homes. Too often, they are all too accurate.
The pressure in the Wake County, North Carolina to develop all land within a reasonable distance from Cary or Raleigh or the Research Triangle Park has pressed builders … (4 comments)
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nc: July 4th, and a Real Estate gang gets together....Keller Williams Cary - 07/04/07 11:18 PM
What else are you going to do when you can see the fireworks from the office? Why not pitch a tent, break out a grille, and get together to chat, celebrate the 4th of July, and watch the fireworks show?
We did, at KW Market Center #377 in Cary, NC, complete with … (2 comments)
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nc: Luxury Home Listing near Lake Norman, NC - 07/04/07 09:31 PM
This incredible luxury home located in Huntersville near beautiful Lake Norman is a 2 Story, 6245 square foot, 4 bedroom, masterpiece. Built by the luxury home builder Augusta Homes this home is a must see and is loaded with extravagant features.Price: $2,200,000Builder: Augusta Homes Inc.Location: Huntersville, NC (Mecklenburg County)Enclave: (Gated Community)Estimated … (0 comments)
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nc: Route NC 16 Bypass - 07/04/07 04:42 PM
Many people have been wondering when the highway NC 16 bypass that will go through parts of Denver (NC) and Cawtaba will be open to traffic. The current 4 lane section of NC 16 that runs from heart of the city (Charlotte) and turns into a 2 lane road just prior to the … (0 comments)
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nc: 7 Reasons Why You Should Own a Home - 07/04/07 04:36 PM
Tax write off: According to the U.S. Tax Code you can deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, property taxes, and some of the costs involved in buying your home. Home value: While the median price of single family homes nationally has gone down -1.8% between 2004 and 2007 the … (2 comments)
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nc: Fourth of July in New Bern! - 07/04/07 07:25 AM
Residents of New Bern and towns in the area have plenty of choices Wednesday for places to go to join Independence Day celebrations. Here are some of the attractions. Atlantic Beach: Fireworks and entertainment at The Grove (formerly The Circle). Sammy O'Banion and the Marti Gras Band will perform from 8 … (9 comments)
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nc: Voted "Best Place to Live" - 07/04/07 06:11 AM
Have you been on the fence about jumping into the real estate market in the Raleigh area? You may be a first time home buyer nervous about making the plunge or someone considering a transfer here from out of the area. Whatever your situation, Raleigh real estate is a great investment and … (0 comments)
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nc: July 4th, and a couple of stories I'll never forget. - 07/03/07 10:15 PM
1.We were still living in Pennsylvania and I always had the week of July 4th for vacation. That year, about 20 years ago, we decided to drive to Atlanta and visit my sister. We were coming home, and stopped in a motel for the night. On July 4th, we were in … (3 comments)
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nc: Cary, NC Real Estate, Extra Mile? Sure. And don't let your service effort come up a little short. - 07/03/07 09:36 PM
Have you ever experienced customer service that fell a little short of your expectations? You know, when your supplier, store, or vendor just didn't really finish the job?
Feels terrible, doesn't it? Know what feels worse, I think?
That would be being the vendor who fumbles the ball; who doesn't follow through and … (2 comments)
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nc: Wake County Foreclosure homes: "Buyer must be Preapproved by Seller" What's up with that? - 07/03/07 08:52 PM
I have seen more of these lately in the Wake County, NC market.
"Bank owned property Sold As IS. Countrywide addendums and Countrywide pre-approval needed to accompany offer."
Particularly from Countrywide and Wells Fargo. The Seller requires a prospective buyer to get a preapproval from the Seller before accepting an offer.
I know that … (37 comments)
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nc: Scratch that Itch! Poison Ivy in Cary, NC. More than you wanted to know! - 07/03/07 08:30 PM
I was over at Fred G. Bond Park, Cary, North Carolina, tonight checking out the evening view and came across a bumper crop of poison ivy. Oh, how much easier life has become since I learned to identify poison ivy before I stomp through a knee high patch. We have wonderful conditions for … (4 comments)
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nc: Downtown Chapel Hill, NC - 07/03/07 11:44 AM
Travel around Chapel Hill with Greece Travel Guides The University of North Carolina is the reason there is a Chapel Hill. This was just a spot on a map in the middle of the woods by a spring that someone decided in the 1700's would make a great place for a … (1 comments)
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nc: Farmville North Carolina's Hometown July 4th. - 07/03/07 01:37 AM
Please visit Farmville North Carolina for your July 4th Celebration. Located on the town's beautiful town commons. This is truly a unique experinece! Starts at 7:00 p.m. and runs through the Fireworks. Entertainment includes The Tar River Community Band and John Moore. Enjoy free birthday cake and watermelon. For more information visit http://www.farmville-nc.com/. … (2 comments)
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nc: 130 Persimmon Hill, NC 27312 - 06/30/07 06:23 AM
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nc: Raleigh NC Real Estate - #1 Sellers Market in the Country - 06/29/07 06:34 PM
Forbes Magazine just released a report regarding the #1 Sellers Market in the country today. I know I was a little bit upset that Nightline gave Charlotte top billing in my last post. Thank goodness my market has been redeemed. Well, not really, Nightline did say there are a handful of markets … (3 comments)
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nc: Charlotte NC Real Estate Featured By Nightline - 06/29/07 02:14 PM
This month Nightline ran a featured story about the Charlotte, NC Real Estate market. I've attached the video for your viewing pleasure compliments of YouTube. Basically the show is saying what the AR bloggers have been indicating all along. I also have been writing about the strong market conditions in the … (6 comments)
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nc: Cary 4th of July Celebration - Cary, North Carolina - 06/28/07 08:59 PM
Each year Cary, NC has quite a few festivities in recognition of the 4th of July holiday. This year is no exception. In a blog earlier today I wrote about the festivities in and around the Triangle. To be more specific, Cary has a three day celebration starting with fireworks on July … (2 comments)
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nc: 4th of July Events in the Triangle - 06/28/07 07:03 PM
If you're looking for something fun to do on July 4th can choose from fireworks, music, baseball games, and more around the Triangle. Here is a list of events in Raleigh, at the State Capitol, Durham, and Cary if you'd get out and enjoy the festivities planned by each town. City of Raleigh State … (4 comments)
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nc: Charlotte NC real estate market - 06/28/07 01:20 PM
Charlotte, NC. Where's that someone may ask? It's a wonderful city, only 6 hours to Washington, DC, 8 hours to Orlando, 4 hours to the beach, 3 hours to the mountains, and has great weather. Plus there is loads to do here. Football, basketball, great uptown entertainment, The Arts and more!Someone … (7 comments)
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nc: Cabarrus County Developers Fees - 06/28/07 11:14 AM
Forget the price of gasoline, or the price of milk! Neither of those commodities have kept pace with the rate of inflation on the per lot fees being charged to home site developers in Cabarrus County. From $1,008 in 2003 to $8,067 today is an 800% increase in four years! Here … (2 comments)
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nc: Wake County NC Residential Monthly Statistics - 06/28/07 08:28 AM
The old addage is the proof is in the pudding. Mark Twain said there are three types of lies...lies, damn lies and statistics. Well now I am really confused, but our Triangle Area MLS keeps very good statistics which we call Market Trends and good REALTORS follow and update their clients. … (1 comments)
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nc: Are We Agents Asleep?? - 06/27/07 07:44 PM
Ok…I’ve got to vent a little here and give us agents all a little kick in the back-end if applicable. I’m reading my local Charlotte Observser Sunday morning paper. There is a huge article about 20–somethings who have experienced their “fill-in-the-blank”, One was a person who had just purchased and opened … (5 comments)
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nc: Luxury Homes at Lake Norman - 06/27/07 12:15 PM
Lake Norman located about 20 minutes north of Charlotte, NC is quickly becoming one of the most desirable places in the country to build a luxury home. With 520 miles of shoreline this 35 mile long man made lake is lined with beautiful luxury homes designed and built by some of … (2 comments)
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nc: Living at Lake Norman - 06/27/07 11:55 AM
Living at Lake NormanExperience the Growth: Real Estate, Development and the Latest News around the Lake. … (2 comments)
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nc: Triangle Guide to Fun - Arts, Activities, Concerts, Plays, Parks and More - 06/26/07 06:28 PM
The Triangle is such an incredible place to call home!! We have arts, culture, education, outdoors, and athletics all in one town. We're spread out a bit but that never bothered me. When you drive through the city you can see why the founding fathers nicknamed it "The City of Oaks." … (2 comments)
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nc: Raleigh, NC Real Estate>>Raleigh Considered Best Place to Live in US - 06/26/07 05:50 PM
It's easy to see why so many people are relocating to the Raleigh area. The town is rich in History, Arts, and Culture. It's a blend of old and new communities. Take a stroll from downtown through Raleigh to get a glimpse of life in Raleigh. The Cotton Mill, located downtown … (1 comments)
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nc: Providing Rental Listings for Your Investors - 06/26/07 12:11 AM
There are several ARainers that have written about Tenant Screening and Managing Tenants and investment properties. They include Bonnie Erickson, Jessica Beganski, Chris Lengquist, and Ken Cook, among others. I have a different perspective and would like your viewpoint. I work closely with Cary NC Real Estate investors that are looking … (3 comments)
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nc: Wake County, NC, Ponds and Lakes, the evolving post... - 06/25/07 10:17 PM
Wake County, NC is blessed with an expansive clay soil that is suitable for holding water in ponds and lakes. So, Wake County is also blessed with a plentitude of private and public ponds and lakes. Some have waterfront homes, while others are reserved from development to preserve water quality.
Who can … (6 comments)
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nc: Cabarrus County Developers Fees-Ouch! - 06/25/07 10:12 PM
Recently, the Cabarrus County Commissioners decided to increase, not just increase but DOUBLE, developers fees for each lot to $8,000. I can remember back in 2003 when they debated the first such fee under the "adequate public facilities ordinance" requiring these fees among other things from developers to help finance the … (3 comments)
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nc: Raleigh, NC Real Estate: Heritage Point, Custom-built homes, easy access to all that Wake County offers! - 06/25/07 09:24 PM
Heritage Point is a subdivision of fine custom-built homes in North Raleigh, off Creedmoor Road, near the intersection with I-540. Most homes were built in the late 1970's to mid-1980's with a few homes dating from the 1990's. Besides the custom features of the homes, a hallmark of the subdivision is … (0 comments)
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nc: Find Your Property Value Online? Be Careful!! - 06/22/07 10:52 AM
In this electronic age it is easy to find information on just about anything in a matter of minutes....really seconds. As far as Real Estate is concerned, homeowners want to know the value of their properties.... so logically they "google"; search the net to find someone/something to electronically give them an … (2 comments)
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nc: Moving to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, North Carolina area - 06/22/07 07:15 AM
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nc: Happy Independence Day! - 06/22/07 06:48 AM
"Free"dom for all in Greater Raleigh Picnics, festivals, music and fireworks are staples of a great Independence Day and North Carolina's Capital City shows off its patriotic spirit with events for the whole family!The United States is known as the "Land of the Free" and the Raleigh area stands true to that … (1 comments)
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nc: Summer Vacaction - 06/22/07 06:40 AM
Weekends in Raleigh, NCNo matter who you choose to be, a Raleigh travel vacation is the place you will find a weekend experience just your style. Our big city shopping, dining, nightlife, and events make it easy and we've designed exactly the weekend you're looking for. Bring the girls, the sisters, … (0 comments)
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nc: Just Fore You! - 06/22/07 12:19 AM
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nc: United States Golf Association Is Passionate About Pinehurst, NC - 06/21/07 11:43 PM
The United States Golf Association made it official when it announced that the U.S. Open will return to Pinehurst No. 2 in 2014.The announcement came at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania, site of this year's U.S. Open. The world-renowned Pinehurst Resort previously hosted U.S. Opens in 1999 and 2005. It had … (0 comments)
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nc: Chatham North Carolina new library - 06/21/07 07:35 AM
Chatham North Carolina is my home town, where I live and work. So much is happening in our community and I feel the need to update home buyers and sellers through this Blog, "What's up in Chatham".
We're Building A New Library!
What?
Chatham County and Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) are building a joint-use … (0 comments)
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nc: Fishing Report for Wilmington NC from Rod-Man Charters - 06/20/07 07:48 PM
Inshore: Reds have been biting Gulp SW, topwater lures like Frenzy, live menhaden and menhaden chunks. We have caught them in the waterway and the creeks. Flounder fishing is still inexplicably slow, but hopefully we blast off soon. A few trout are being caught in the river.Near shore: The spanish bite … (0 comments)
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nc: Raleigh NC Real Estate, Valley Stream: Affordable Raleigh neighborhood in a great location! - 06/19/07 10:06 PM
Welcome to Valley Stream, a Raleigh, NC, neighborhood.
Valley Stream was built by MI Homes, and consists of about 120 affordable homes with 3 or 4 bedrooms, 2 or 2.5 baths, and one or 2 car garages.
Valley Stream homes' exteriors are vinyl siding, with brick or stone accents. Homes are both single … (0 comments)
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nc: Holly Springs, NC Real Estate & Community Profile - 06/19/07 02:36 PM
Holly Springs is a town in Wake County. As of the 2006 census, the town population was over 15,000, gaining the title of "The fastest growing town in The Carolinas".It was 1992 before Holly Springs, in line for the spillover from burgeoning populations in Cary and Apex, suddenly boomed. Population increased … (4 comments)
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nc: Open Letter to Internet Buyers and Sellers - 06/19/07 02:33 PM
Dear Mr/Ms/Mrs Internet Buyer and/or Seller:I love receiving your inquiries via email. I pride myself on providing a lot of information on my website and my blogsite and it makes me quite happy to hear from you as you educate yourself on buying or selling a home in Charlotte NC or … (14 comments)
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nc: Trinity in Apex, NC - A new Development - 06/18/07 06:01 PM
Developer Kent Cummings has unveiled plans for what would be the largest single project ever built in Apex: a 1,071-acre, high-density community called Trinity. Trinity would follow the model of Raleigh's North Hills with a dense mix of residential and commercial buildings that one day would carry a value of more … (3 comments)
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nc: Trackside Development in Apex - 06/18/07 05:58 PM
Developer Mike Howington is pushing forward with big plans for mixed-use development on 200 acres of prime land in downtown Apex called Trackside. The Apex Town Council approved Howington's rezoning request for Trackside on May 31st for a 170-acre development straddling the CSX Railroad track across from the Apex Town Hall. … (1 comments)
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nc: Raleigh, North Carolna great place to live! - 06/17/07 08:30 AM
Raleigh, North Carolina … (6 comments)
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nc: Heritage Wake Forest - Neighborhood Profile - 06/16/07 01:27 PM
Heritage at Wake Forest - Neighborhood ProfileCity: Wake Forest, North CarolinaDirections: From Raleigh: To Heritage at Wake Forest, take I-540 East to Capital Blvd/Hwy 1. Travel seven miles North on Capital Blvd. to right on S. Main Street. Travel one mile and turn right on Rogers Rd. Take Rogers Rd. one mile … (2 comments)
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nc: Rottweiler attacks KW agent yesterday! How scary is that? - 06/15/07 10:25 PM
I received this email during my second cup of coffee today. A co-worker had a very frightening experience, was attacked by a Rottweiler and was injured yesterday.
I haven't had anything like this happen, but it certainly got my attention. I pulled the agent's name from the email, as she has enough … (15 comments)
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nc: Raleigh, NC, Dorothea Dix land. DIX306 Proposed and Bid by Raleigh City Leaders - 06/14/07 07:13 PM
I mentioned DIX306 in February with hopes that this project could become a reality. A world clas destination park on 306 acres just across from the Raleigh skyline!
Is it one step closer? Raleigh is making a bid, backed by some development bucks and a fair amount of public support.
It is all over … (2 comments)
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nc: Hobbs/Herder - 06/13/07 09:06 PM
A few weeks back I attended a 2 day Hobbs / Herder seminar in Charlotte, NC and felt that is well worth the price. I came out of there with several new ideas and a few new friends to boot! Have any of you ever attended Hoobbs Herder? If so, was … (2 comments)
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nc: Cell Phone Technology - 06/12/07 10:22 PM
I have been extremely pleased with my Blackberry and how it interfaces with Top Producer for real estate purposes. I find that when I am out showing homes to clients that I can capitalize on the feature that allows me web access to search for homes when not near a wi-fi … (3 comments)
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nc: Having Buyers Sign Agency Contracts - 06/12/07 10:08 PM
Without trying to upset ANYONE I am always surprised when I hear a fellow real estate agent here in North Carolina say something like..."I am not about to put a client in my car unless they sign a contract to hire me as their real estate agent"! Personally, I have always taken … (5 comments)
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nc: Tech Savvy Agents Have an Advantage in the New World Of Real Estate - 06/11/07 07:23 PM
There's no doubt about it. In the competitive world of Real Estate in a hot market like the Triangle and Cary NC Real Estate Market I have a distinctive advantage!! My background in Business Development, working with customers, understanding consumers wants and needs, and how to "Get the Word" out have … (17 comments)
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nc: Raleigh, NC Real Estate, The Preserve at Long Branch Farm - 06/11/07 07:08 PM
The Preserve at Long Branch Farm is a brand new custom home subdivision in a rural setting on Battle Bridge Road in Eastern Wake County, North Carolina. Forty-one homesites are planned with lots of up to an acre. Raleigh, NC is a fifteen minute drive west, and within a few miles … (3 comments)
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nc: Raleigh, NC Real Estate, Enchanted Oaks, Large wooded lots with great custom homes - 06/11/07 06:48 AM
Let's take a look at Enchanted Oaks, a custom home subdivision just south of the city of Raleigh, NC.
I'll include a few photos here, or you can visit my Enchanted Oaks Slideshow to see 47 photos of this beautiful community.
Enchanted Oaks is a pleasant subdivision of gracious homes in suburban Raleigh, North Carolina. Enchanted … (0 comments)
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nc: Bring your kids to New Bern North Carolina! - 06/11/07 06:19 AM
Dear fellow parents, summer is here!Here are some of the things you might consider doing with your kids in New Bern. Of-course you can always drive sort distance to the coast and have a fun day at the beach! THE ACCIDENTAL ARTIST220 Craven Street, New Bern, NCAt the Accidental Artist, … (1 comments)
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nc: Downtown Cary Revitalization - 06/10/07 07:04 PM
As a real estate agent in Cary many relocating families ask me about downtown Cary. To date, the downtown area has been a very small community. There's a post office, florist, library, drugstore, and town management. If you drove through the intersection of Academy and Chatham Streets you may blink and … (1 comments)
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nc: 95 degrees is NOT HOT! - 06/08/07 10:48 PM
Everyone commented on the heat today.
I'm not all that impressed. It only hit 95. I was in Cary, NC a few years before I figured out what real heat is.
I tell folks, "You'll know it's hot out when..."
"... you go out to get your morning paper and the driveway is radiating so … (17 comments)
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nc: Raleigh, NC Real Estate, Bryarton Village, Affordable, New, Convenient. What's not to love? - 06/08/07 10:03 PM
Bryarton Village is a new community of townhomes by Bill Clark Homes in Raleigh, NC. It was developed in 2005 and sold fairly rapidly, although new construction units are available today.
Bryarton Village homes range from 1600 square feet to almost 2000 square feet. Two bedroom homes are available but most … (0 comments)
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nc: Whispering Pines NC | June 2007 Housing Market Update - 06/08/07 09:26 PM
01-May-07 through 31-May-07 there were 8 Single Family Home Sales reported with a High Sales Price of $369,000; An Average Sales Price $261,437 and the Low Sales Price $169,900. Average Days on Market was 104; The Average List-to-Sales Ratio was 97.27%. During the same time there were 11 New Listings entering the market … (0 comments)
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nc: Cary, NC Real Estate, Unpermitted Improvements in Cary - 06/05/07 10:57 PM
Earlier, in Home Improvements and Hiring Contractors in North Carolina, I mentioned unpermitted home improvements.
It is a timely subject. Every week we see homes come on the market, or take buyers to homes that appear to have finished space that was not permitted or inspected by the Town of Cary Inspections and Permits Department.
This … (5 comments)
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nc: Home improvement and hiring contractors in North Carolina - 06/05/07 07:20 AM
So, you have decided it is time to improve your home, maybe adding a porch or finishing off the space over the garage into a family room.
Good Luck!
You can be "lucky" if you are in step with a few basics in hiring home improvement contractors.
1. Licensing. If the project will run … (0 comments)
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nc: Charlotte, NC School Informatuion for ZIP Code 28226 - 06/04/07 08:28 AM
School Information for ZIP Code 28226Charlotte Catholic High School77020Pineville-Matthews RoadCharlotte, NC 28226704-543-1127Mr. Gerald Healy, Principalhttp://www.charlottediocese.orgEducational Climate index: Above Average Grade range: 9 - 12Number of Students: 1,040 School Year:Number of Teachers: Student/Teacher Ratio: Year Round Classes: NODiscretionary $/Student: Technology Measure: Medium LowSpecial Education: Yes # Computers in … (0 comments)
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nc: Triangle Design Trends - 06/03/07 10:17 PM
All parts of the country have different styles and feels. The Triangle area of North Carolina has a number of trends in home building that seem a perfect match for Carolina living. Brick, for example, continues to have a strong presence, not only because it's made nearby from Carolina clay, but also, … (3 comments)
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nc: This weekend in New Bern “Neuse River Days” - 06/02/07 09:09 AM
This weekend in New Bern "Neuse River Days" This weekend is a celebration of the river's existence and a way for the Neuse River Foundation to say thanks to those who support environmental efforts. Earlier this year, the environmental watchdog group American Rivers listed the Neuse as the eighth most endangered river … (1 comments)
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nc: Cary, NC Real Estate, Windbrooke at Silverton, Convenient, affordable townhome community! - 05/31/07 10:55 PM
Windbrooke at Silverton is a pleasant townhome community located near the intersection of Evans Road and the Cary Parkway, in Cary, North Carolina. It was built from 1987 to 1994 and features homes from just over 1000 to nearly 1400 square feet. Most homes have 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, with some … (0 comments)
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nc: Cary, NC Real Estate, Silverlake at Silverton, Traditional homes with modern appeal at the lake! - 05/31/07 09:42 PM
Silverlake at Silverton is a pleasant subdivision of gracious homes in suburban Cary, North Carolina. Silverlake is located along the NW Cary Parkway, within an easy drive of shopping centers, Raleigh, NC, downtown Cary, and the Research Triangle Park. Recent home sales have been between $341,000 to $467,500.
See the 24 photo … (4 comments)
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nc: Wood Lake, NC | June 2007 Housing Market Update - 05/31/07 08:49 PM
01-May-07 through 31-May-07 there were 2 Single Family Home Sales reported with a High Sales Price of $154,900; An Average Sales Price $152,200 and the Low Sales Price $149,500. Average Days on Market was 110; The Average List-to-Sales Ratio was 100%. During the same time there were 13 New Listings entering the market … (0 comments)
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