active 55: Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill named top retirement destination - 01/05/09 07:44 AM
Today Overseas Property announced the top cities for retirement in the US and cited several reasons why they chose their featured cities. And, as expected, the Triangle area was featured in the Top 5. I've been writing about the Active 55 segment and why the Triangle is becoming such a fabulous place … (4 comments)
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active 55: Take a current look at Carolina Preserve in Cary - 08/24/08 11:50 AM
I was out at Carolina Preserve at Del Webb last week for a broker event and I thought I'd provide the Active 55+ Community with an update on what's going on at the Carolina Preserve in Cary, North Carolina. As I've explained in previous blogs, Carolina Preserve is in Phase II delivery … (6 comments)
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active 55: Don't wait to build- Move in now at Carolina Preserve - 07/30/08 09:15 PM
Some clients of mine purchased in Carolina Preserve can't move to NC for quite sometime. That said, they would like to lease their very own new home in Carolina Preserve. I'd like to help them and I know there are several clients that I'm working with that would love to move … (9 comments)
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active 55: 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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active 55: Why is the Triangle Area becoming so popular for retirement? - 06/15/08 04:42 PM
Here are 10 Reasons to Chose the Triangle for Your Retirement Plans
When I first moved to the Triangle in 1991 I was just out of college and didn't even think about retirement. I've been here for sometime and married an Ausie that is 10 years my senior. I still don't … (8 comments)
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active 55: 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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active 55: 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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active 55: 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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active 55: 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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active 55: 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 … (13 comments)
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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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active 55: Retirement in Wake County NC – Triangle Active 55+ Communities help older adults stay active & involved - 09/21/07 09:58 AM
Did you know that North Carolina surpassed Florida as the #1 Retirement State in the country several years back? And, to add to that, that Raleigh ranked as the #4 "Best Place to Retire" and the # 3 "Best Place to Reinvent Yourself?" To view the complete article from AARP click … (2 comments)
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active 55: What have you done to gain business with your SRES designation? - 06/26/07 08:12 PM
I'll be honest, I received my SRES designation in September 2006. Prior to 2006 I actually finished up my Certified Financial Planning designation at Duke which covers Taxes, Financial, Estate Planning, Retirement, and General Financial Planning issues. It's a two year program and touches in detail the things we covered in … (29 comments)
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active 55: Carolina Preserve by Del Webb Celebrates Anniversary of Model Homes - 06/11/07 04:42 PM
It's hard to believe that the Carolina Preserve at Del Webb in Cary is celebrating it's 1st anniversary. This time last year the Carolina Preserve neighborhood had just opened its doors. The community has nine model homes that opened during the summer. I've brought several clients to the neighborhood and most … (2 comments)
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active 55: Developers Flocking To Prominent Northwest Cary Real Estate - 05/01/07 11:11 AM
West Cary's residential community has grown steadily over the years, prompting developers to launch new retail projects in the area. My office is located right in the middle of this booming section of town. The transformation over the past twelve months has been amazing. Here's a sneek preview of the projects: … (0 comments)
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active 55: Carolina Preserve by Del Webb March Homesite Release - 03/16/07 08:39 AM
Many of my Senior clients have requested that I keep you updated on the latest plans and releases out at Carolina Preserve, North Carolina's only Del Webb Community.
The next release for new Cardinal, Dogwood and Emerald homesites will occur on Monday March 19th. Here's what will be available in … (2 comments)
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active 55: Active Adult Living In High Demand in the Triangle - 03/06/07 05:37 PM
I recently received my Seniors Residential Estate Specialist(SRES) designation. Prior to my designation, I thought I knew a lot about Seniors. I have two sets of elderly grandparents that have equally high needs in terms of their retirement. One set lives in Florida and my Grandmother lives in Tennessee.
I have … (0 comments)
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active 55: Tax Advice to Maximize Deductions, Minimize Pain for Seniors - 11/20/06 08:12 AM
Earlier this year I received my Seniors designation. One of the most important issues facing seniors is wealth preservation and planning optimal tax strategies. It's getting close to that time of year again so I thought I'd write about tax issues facing seniors and how to maximize tax deductions while minimizing the old … (5 comments)
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active 55: 55+ Community in NC - The Village at Aversboro - 10/09/06 07:40 PM
The Village at Aversboro is an approved Active 55+ community in Garner. Developer Douglas Ball has received approval for a new subdivision in Garner near the corner of Aversboro and Timber Rd.
The Village at Aversboro will feature 147 single family, all brick homes from 1600- 2600 square feet priced … (13 comments)
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active 55: Best Place to Live for Retires in 2006 -Raleigh, NC #4 and #3 Best Place to Reinvent You Life - 09/22/06 09:46 PM
I recently received my Senior Real Estate Specialits designation at the Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors. I decided to embark on this designation because I've been working with a number of seniors that are relocating to the area to be with their children. Last year Raleigh had approximately 18,500 transplants from … (5 comments)
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