Assault on Decency, or Exercise in self-expression protected by property rights? What do you think?

It seems that some Cary, NC, residents are considering asking the Town of Cary to intervene and to develop subjective appearance standards for homes in Cary.

Cary subdivisions have historically utilized Home Owner Association structure to enforce individual architectural standards, and this has allowed residents to choose to buy in neighborhoods with or without HOA's. Without an HOA, or without architectural restrictions in loosely-restricted HOA neighborhoods, homeowners in older subdivisions have been free to express their tastes, within the bounds of health and safety. Interviewing Buyer clients to learn their wants and needs has included asking what neighborhood restrictions were desired.

Town Government has not played a role in approving color. Last year, Cary did extend its reach into design, in mandating less repetition in roof lines and elevations in new development.

Posted by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC on 06/22/2008 12:57 PM

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8 Comments on Cary NC Real Estate: Seeing Red over color of homes?

Personally, the purple doesn't look too bad. Not sure about the red or blue, though that blue is almost the exact shade of my mother-in-law's former home!

06/22/2008 07:52 PM

by Stanton Homes - Penny Hull: Raleigh Area Custom Home Builder (Stanton Homes Inc - Raleigh Custom Homes)

Penny,

I just threw the purple one in just for fun. It is a little more imposing when the sun is going down and the color is not washed out by the light.

There is an orange/gold home in the very heart of Cary that is Outstanding!

06/22/2008 08:38 PM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

Mike: Whoa!! Pink and red trim? The town probably won't get involved, but it seems like these owners may have to stay in the homes for awhile. Not every buyer would want a blue, pink or purple home. The purple didn't catch my eye like the other two did.

06/22/2008 08:48 PM

by Jan Wood, Realtor (R) - Nashville TN Real Estate (RE/MAX ELITE)

Jan,

I don't think anyone is selling at this time. I like the quote from the owner of the pink/red home, "We are not boring people. If we repainted, it would probably be another interesting color."

06/22/2008 08:54 PM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

"We are not boring people" - I love that!

06/23/2008 01:05 PM

by Stanton Homes - Penny Hull: Raleigh Area Custom Home Builder (Stanton Homes Inc - Raleigh Custom Homes)

Penny,

Yes, that caught my ear too.

06/23/2008 03:11 PM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

I once listed an all black house with green trim. Go figure.

06/23/2008 03:38 PM

by Gene Allen Realtor Hampton Roads Real Estate (Resh Realty Group)

Glen,

How did that work out for you?

06/23/2008 04:10 PM

by Mike Jaquish Keller Williams Realty, Cary, NC (Keller Williams Realty)

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