justnchomes: A Little Something to Keep You Busy While I'm Gone... - 10/21/11 12:49 AM
A Little Something to Keep You Busy While I'm Gone...
 

Well, my dear friends and faithful subscribers, today is a busy day for your humble
Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area Realtor. I have an all day seminar to attend and then right after that I'm meeting with my buyer clients to write an offer on their dream home. But I didn't want to leave you without posting one of my highbrow and inspirational daily blogs. So, while I'm away for the day, here's a little something to keep you busy.
Just get out your scissors and have some … (43 comments)

justnchomes: If You Want To Capture a Lead, You Need To Put Out the Right Bait... - 10/20/11 04:13 AM
If You Want To Capture a Lead,
You Need To Put Out the Right Bait... Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. I know we all want more business. I know we all have our unique ways of capturing leads. You're not going to learn anything new from me, your humble
Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area Realtor, today. But you might be able to help some of your colleagues if you share something you've done to capture a lead that resulted in generating business for you. One thing I can share with you though, is that if you want to capture a lead, you … (34 comments)

justnchomes: All Those Channels, Yet There's Nothing To Watch on TV... Part II - 10/19/11 05:11 AM
All Those Channels, Yet There's Nothing To Watch on TV... Part IIWell, my dear readers, piggybacking on yesterday's widely acclaimed, Pulitzer Prize worthy post,
"All Those Channels, Yet There's Nothing To Watch on TV",
I thought I'd share another TV related Photoshop "creation" with you!


I posted that blog and headed out the door to show some buyers what just might be their new home in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area! But, while I was gone, you loonies posted some pretty funny comments.
Let's see what you come up with today! I'll be back later to … (38 comments)

justnchomes: All Those Channels, Yet There's Nothing To Watch on TV... - 10/18/11 02:11 AM
All Those Channels, Yet There's Nothing To Watch on TV...
Digital cable. Satellite TV. Video on Demand. Hundreds of options, yet there's nothing on TV. Well, why are you wasting your time watching TV anyway? Especially when you've been thinking of buying a new home in the
Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area? Turn off the TV and head on over to www.justNChomes.com. Click on the "Find a Home NOW!" link and begin the quest to find YOUR new Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area home. It's FREE. There's NO OBLIGATION. And, when you find the home you like, just give me a call … (42 comments)

justnchomes: Buying or Selling a Home in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area? You Might Want to Have Your Head Examined If... - 10/11/11 06:09 AM
Buying or Selling a Home in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area?
You Might Want to Have Your Head Examined If... ...You Don't Visit justNChomes.com First!
For the latest up to date information on available homes in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area, justNChomes.com is the place to begin the quest to find your new home. Directly tied in to the MLS, justNChomes.com, lets you search for homes that meet YOUR criteria just like a Realtor does. Create custom searches and view photographs and videos of homes that interest you. Ask questions and schedule private viewings of homes you'd like to see. … (20 comments)

justnchomes: Because You Need One, There's a Web Site For All Your Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Real Estate Needs... - 10/03/11 03:08 AM
Because You Need One, There's a Web Site For All Your Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Real Estate Needs...

You've finally decided to relocate to the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area of North Carolina. Or, maybe you already live here, but are thinking of
buying or selling a home. Whatever the case, with the Real Estate market such as it is these days, you probably have some questions. What's my home worth? How are the schools in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area? Does it cost me anything to have buyer representation? Where can I get the answers to my questions? Well my … (19 comments)

justnchomes: Craig Rutman Found Your New Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area Home... - 07/26/11 05:46 AM
Are You Searching for a Home In The Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area of North Carolina?
Craig Rutman Found Your New Home...
You've finally made the decision to move to the
Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex, NC area.
You need a 3 bedroom, 2-1/2 bathroom home. You need a spacious kitchen with a center island, a bonus room, a separate dining room, and a nice sized family room.  You need crown moldings, upgraded lighting and ceiling fans.  You need all this on a quiet, tree lined street street. Your new home has to have a backyard that isn't the size of a … (10 comments)

justnchomes: Now Playing in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area - All Your Favorite Hits! - 07/23/11 03:11 AM
Now Playing in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area
All Your Favorite Hits!

Good morning Vietnam!
NO. Wait. Wrong movie.... Good morning Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex! Today, your groovy Realtor Craig will, without commercial interruption, be spinning all your favorite hits from the Triangle area's greatest Real Estate videos. I know. I know. Try to contain yourself.
But.... If the show puts you in a home buying mood,
the request line is now open! If you can't wait to change the channel, and get as far away as possible from me, please fill in this form and I will … (21 comments)

justnchomes: You Can't Buy Your New Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Home On the Internet. But You Do Have to Start Somewhere... - 07/21/11 01:39 AM
You Can't Buy Your New Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Home On the Internet.
But You Do Have to Start Somewhere...This is a good place to begin the quest when searching for your new
Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area home.....
While you do have to start somewhere, the internet does not tell the whole story.
The pictures look great. The price is right. The home has everything you could ever ask for.
But what you don't know could be the difference between owning your dream home or the beginning of a nightmare of enormous proportions.

When you search on www.justNChomes.com, … (22 comments)

justnchomes: Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area Home Buyers - Are You Tired of Running Around in Circles Looking for Your New Home? - 06/27/11 01:46 AM
Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area Home Buyers
Are You Tired of Running Around in Circles
Looking for Your New Home? Buying a home isn't an easy task.
Most people typically begin their search on the internet. They drive around in circles looking at the homes that are of interest to them. They call the number on the sign. 
But did you know that when you called that number, the person who answers your call represents the seller and NOT you?
Did you know that having buyer representation does NOT cost you anything?
Did you also know … (44 comments)

justnchomes: Listen Up LA, NYC, Chicago, and All My Other Big City Friends - It's Time to Move to the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area - Your Mental Health Depends On It! - 06/24/11 04:48 AM
Listen Up LA, NYC, Chicago, and All My Other Big City Friends
It's Time to Move to the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area
Your Mental Health Depends On It!
Yes, my friends from the concrete jungle, it's true! You NEED to get out of the city! A recent study, "City Life Could Change Your Brain for the Worse" suggests that city life can set one's brain on edge. The study discovered that city dwellers have higher levels of anxiety and mood disorders than their suburban counterparts. Perhaps it's all the noise or the crowds that are causing you to go … (31 comments)

justnchomes: Cary, NC Executive Style Home for Sale - 06/04/11 05:26 AM
Cary, NC Executive Style Home for Sale

If you're looking for a home with all the bells and whistles in Cary, NC, look no further.
Craig Rutman, your Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area Realtor just listed this spectacular, move in ready home. Over 5,000 square feet of luxurious living.
Your New Cary, NC Home
 
Hardwoods throughout the first floor. Granite counter tops and backsplash, custom cabinetry in the kitchen, and built-ins in nearly every room. 4 Bedrooms, 4-1/2 bathrooms, family room and formal dining room, a bonus room, rec. room, media room, and a private office make this house … (19 comments)

justnchomes: If You're Searching For a Home in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area... I Have the Power!!! - 03/18/11 02:21 AM
If You're Searching For a Home in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex Area...
I Have the Power!!!

Yes folks, it's true. If you're searching for a home in the Raleigh/ Cary/ Apex area of North Carolina, I have the power to help you find it. When you head on over to www.justNChomes.com you can search the entire Triangle area MLS for homes currently on the market. There's NO obligation, but if you do register then you can create custom searches to find homes that meet YOUR criteria.
Once you're on www.justNChomes.com, you can ask me questions about the homes … (23 comments)

justnchomes: Help me Choose My Halloween Costume! - 10/22/09 04:24 AM
 

With Halloween rapidly approaching, I find myself once again facing my annual dilemma.  What costume should I wear when I go door to door trick or treating?
Please help me make my decision! Time is running out and I need to be prepared. Hey, there's a lot of Snickers bars out there just waiting to be put in my trick or treating bag!
As the sun goes down and I finish up my day in Real Estate....
 
Should I go as the always cute and adorable Panda?

Or does this Transformer costume suit me better?

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justnchomes: (Not So) Wordless Wednesday - I Found Your Dream Home and I'm Not Letting It Go! - 10/21/09 08:00 AM
Mr. & Mrs. Buyer, I want you to know that I was up all night searching for that just right home for you. I looked through hundreds of listings on the MLS. My desk was a disaster as I was working on your file.

I was about to give up all hope….And then I saw it! The home that meets all your criteria! Your dream home!
It’s the one we’ve been looking for but thought we’d never find!
It’s in the perfect location!
It’s even priced right!
I raced right on over to take a look … (24 comments)

justnchomes: Come and Knock On Our Door.... - 10/11/09 01:43 AM
…We’ve been waiting for you!

With the $8,000 first time homebuyer’s tax credit deadline rapidly approaching it’s time to knock on my door!
With the team of lenders and inspectors I’ve assembled; and with my expertise of Raleigh - Cary - Apex Real Estate, we still have some time to get you that tax credit.
But we don’t have much time. In fact, you have about 2-3 weeks to get into a contract that will close on time to qualify for the credit.
You’re ready to buy your first home.  I’ve assembled the team for you….
Come and … (30 comments)

justnchomes: The Waybacks On Tour in North Carolina - October 11th and 13th - 10/07/09 11:37 PM

The original purveyors of "acoustic mayhem”, the Waybacks, are once again, hitting the road this fall!
As uninhibited and unpredictable as the eclectic San Francisco Bay area that claims them, the Waybacks will be playing two shows right here in North Carolina.
October 11th at the Grey Eagle in Asheville
October 13th at the McGlohan Theatre in Charlotte
For tickets and tour information visit the Waybacks newly revamped web site!



Check Out The Waybacks Performing Live!




About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist … (12 comments)

justnchomes: The $8,000 Homebuyers Tax Credit is Expiring Soon. Please Don't Miss Out. - 09/04/09 03:11 AM
If you’re a 1st time home buyer, there’s great news for you.
Not only are interest rates still at all time lows, lenders really want to lend you the money!
And, your government is giving away $8,000 free money, in the form of a tax credit!
Yes, you read that correctly.  Free money!
But you have to act fast. A deal this good won’t last forever.
In fact, the 1st Time Home Buyers Tax Credit is set to expire on November 30th.
So, if you’re thinking of purchasing your 1st home, you had better act now!
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justnchomes: ActiveRain - Where Do You Rank Amongst Your Peers? - 09/03/09 08:46 AM
Have you ever wondered how you rank amongst your peers here in the Rain?
Sure you can log on to your home page and see your town, county and state statistics.

But how do you rank among the (currently) 157,846 members of the ActiveRain community?
This tutorial will show you how. It’s so simple, even your technology challenged grandmother will be able to follow along! Please save your applause until the end!
First, you need to log in to ActiveRain. Hey, I said this was going to be so simple even your grandmother could do it!
Next, click on … (137 comments)

justnchomes: Wordless Wednesday - Well, Actually a Plea For Help From My Friends! - 09/02/09 12:57 AM
 

Every morning, along with the typical getting ready things, I start my day off with the following:
I fire up the computer and respond to the three gazillion emails I’ve received in the middle of the night.
I check out the new listings that have come on the market for my clients.
And I have my once daily cup of coffee.
And this is where my plea for your help begins.
My two favorite coffee mugs are beginning to show their age. I’ve had them for what seems like an eternity. Coffee doesn’t taste the same in any … (41 comments)

 
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