life in wake forest: Wake Forest NC - Speaking of Statistics...What's the Difference Between Median Price and Average Price?
- 11/10/09 05:54 AM
My very knowledgeable, talented and lovely friend and Real Estate Guru from Canada posted this most excellent piece on the difference between Median and Average Price. Some times we get so used to "throwing around" statistics that we forget there may some terms that are misunderstood. Liz Moras has done a wonderful job of explaining the terms and I thought I would share with all of my readers/subscribers! Life in Wake Forest NC just got a little more easy to understand.....
Ever been confused by media reports of housing prices and the cost of home-ownership? The media usually report median … (2 comments)
life in wake forest: Wake Forest NC - E. Carroll Joyner Park - GRAND OPENING! October 4 - Don't Miss!
- 10/01/09 12:53 AM
Wake Forest NC has a new park and it is GORGEOUS! E. Carroll Joyner Park opened in August of this year and is quite a place to visit! E. Carroll Joyner Park has over 117 acres or rolling landscape with many attractions! Just a few of the features of Phase I of the park are: restored farm buildings and pecan grove new log cabin 1000 seat lawn ampitheatre a performance area and garden there will also be 3 miles of walking trails Starting in the Spring of 2010 the ever popular series "Six Sundays in Spring" will move from … (10 comments)
life in wake forest: 805 Vonkramer Court, Wake Forest NC - $195,000.00 Impeccable Home - 1Yr Warranty
- 09/04/09 02:58 AM
Absolutely beautiful home ready for new owner! So many features and bells and whistles! Unblemished hardwood floors are throughout the entire first floor. The open and flexible floorplan lends to an airy feeling and provides ease for entertaining. The kitchen has Corian countertops, upgraded cabinets, breakfast bar, center island, walk in pantry, work station and stainless steel appliance package. The Sunroom has three walls of windows and easy access to the patio and rear yard. The sunroom could also be utilized as a dining room - YOU choose! Family room has gas log fireplace and is open to the kitchen. … (9 comments)
Written by:Leesa L. Finley, Broker, Realtor®Circa Properties919.649.6128 - direct and txt msg All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Circa Properties, and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Circa Properties. Allinformation is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2009. Learn more about Wake County, Johnston County, Granville County, and Franklin County, North Carolina Real Estate which includes Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Youngsville, Franklinton, Apex, Holly Springs, Garner, Fuquay Varina, Creedmoor, Clayton and more!
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life in wake forest: Wake Forest NC - Scrumptious Choices for Restaurants in Historic Downtown
- 08/25/09 01:42 AM
Wake Forest NC has some amazing restaurants in the Historic Downtown area! With a little something to please everyone dining out couldn't be easier! Backfins Crabhouse - a great little seafood restaurant! Forks Cafeteria - delicious home cooked foods. LaForesta Italian Cafe & Pizzeria - no need to mention that this is one of my FAVES! Las Margaritas - check out my review of this fantastic little Mexican restaurant Olde English Tea Room - delightful little spot for afternoon tea and a light lunch. Over The Falls Deli - scrumptuous deli sandwiches piled high with your favorites! Pies & More - … (11 comments)
life in wake forest: Wake Forest NC - $8,000 Tax Credit FAQs
- 08/24/09 10:49 PM
Time is running out to take advantage of the unbelievable $8,000 Tax Credit that is available to First Time Homes Buyers! I have had several phone calls and emails regarding the tax credit so I thought this post might serve to answer a few of the FAQs! Am I eligible for the Tax Credit? First-time home buyers purchasing any kind of home, whether it be a new home or a resale, are eligible for the tax credit. However, the home purchase must occur on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009. The purchase date is the … (14 comments)
life in wake forest: Wake Forest NC - Tyler Run - A Fantastic Community With Fantastic Homes!
- 08/24/09 05:12 AM
Wake Forest NC has wonderful communities and Tyler Run is just one of them! Tyler Run has a triumphant mix of single family homes, townhomes and patio homes with a few of them currently available! The single family homes currently on the market range in price from $184,500 - $324,900 making them fit just perfectly into the most popular price point in Wake Forest NC. The square footage for the homes ranges from 1621 - 2480. Their styles differ from ranch style to two-story, up to two car garages, classic design to contemporary design! For more information regarding Tyler Run or … (2 comments)
life in wake forest: Wake Forest NC - Olde Mill Stream Market Activity
- 08/24/09 04:29 AM
Olde Mill Stream is a wonderful subdivision located in Wake Forest NC. The price points for the homes in Olde Mill Stream range from $239,900 - $379,900 which fit nicely into the most popular price point within Wake Forest NC. Currently, there are 6 listings ACTIVE on the market in Olde Mill Stream with square footage in the range of 2300 - 3800, 3 and 4 bedroom plans available and a nice variety of styles! Olde Mill Stream is a community that is close to Parks, the Wake Forest NC Historic District, Shopping and other conveniences such as dining and … (2 comments)
life in wake forest: Wake Forest NC - July 2009 Statistics - Listings by Price Point
- 08/24/09 04:01 AM
The following graph breaks down the number of ACTIVE listings on the market in Wake Forest NC for July 2009. The price points are broken down and as you can see Wake Forest NC has a healthly selection of homes in the Price Point of $200,000 - $300,000! This price range is the most popular in this area for first time home buyers which is great news! Take advantage of the $8,000 Tax Credit that is only available for a short time longer! For information on any homes for sale in the Wake Forest NC area don't hesitate to give me a … (4 comments)
life in wake forest: Wake Forest NC - Concert in the Park - Big Fat Gap! August 30, 2009
- 08/24/09 01:28 AM
Big Fat Gap was originally scheduled to perform at the E. Carroll Joyner Park back on August 2 but was rescheduled due to inclement weather! No worries! The rescheduled event is going to take place this weekend on Sunday, August 30 from 5pm - 7pm!
Local to Chapel Hill NC Big Fat Gap is a "back porch" style bluegrass band that has tremendous harmonies! This concert event is sure to be a hit with all ages so be sure to bring your friends and neighbors! Don't forget - Concert in the Park is FREE! E. Carroll Joyner Park is … (5 comments)
life in wake forest: Wake Forest NC - Calendar of Events August 17 - 23, 2009
- 08/16/09 02:26 AM
This past week has flown by in Wake Forest NC! With so many things to do and places to visit in Wake Forest NC you are always busy and "doing"! The upcoming weeks has quite a few exciting events in Wake Forest NC as well as Raleigh NC. You just can't beat a great Murder-Mystery Dinner!! Check out the calendar and be sure to put a few of them on your personal calendar! Life in Wake Forest NC is memorable!!!!! From the Town of Wake Forest NC website: Preschool PlaygroupMonday, Aug. 17; 9:30 am - 11:30 amBlue Jay Point Park, 3200 … (5 comments)
life in wake forest: Wake Forest NC - Art After Hours - August 14, 2009
- 08/12/09 12:47 AM
This months Art After Hours is scheduled for August 14th from 5pm - 9pm! This is a great opportunity to explore all that Downtown Wake Forest NC has to offer! Fantastic boutique shops, coffee shop, and restaurants! The Artist of the Month at The Cotton Company is: KiKi Farish Kiki's works are Graphite Originals on Clayboard or Matted and Framed.
Don't miss this great evening out to do some exploring of Wake Forest NC! Life in Wake Forest is memorable!
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life in wake forest: Wake Forest NC - Calendar of Events August 10 - 16, 2009
- 08/09/09 04:06 AM
Wow - this week is start out as a scorcher in Wake Forest NC! Temps are rising and so are the local events and the Wake Forest NC real estate market. Activity has increased tremendously over the last few weeks and I tend to think that buyers are doing some last minute shopping for Wake Forest NC homes so they can take advantage of the $8,000 Tax Credit! The events in town this week are just as HOT! The new club CrossRoads just opened this past weekend - I wasn't there but got the calls this morning from several friends that … (5 comments)
life in wake forest: Wake Forest, NC - Why Won't Rates Get BELOW 5% and STAY there?
- 08/05/09 02:29 AM
If you have been waiting for the bottom you might want to re-think! I have seen too many buyers in the past play the waiting game - it's a gamble! Now really is the time to act if you are in the market for a home - rates are unbelievable and the prices and styles available are the BEST we have seen in YEARS!
So many people are waiting for mortgage interest rates to get below 5% - and then they will Refinance - Or THEN they will purchase... Well, with rates in the LOW 5's... NOW might be the time … (4 comments)
life in wake forest: Wake Forest NC - August Sales Tax Holiday!!! August 7 - 9, 2009
- 08/03/09 12:58 AM
The much anticipated yearly Sales Tax Holiday is right around the corner! Just in time for the "Back To School" crowd - get your lists together! A brief list of items EXEMPT from Sales Tax are: Clothing - Sales price must be less than $100 per item. Sports Equipment or Recreational Equipment - Sales price must be less than $50 per item. Computers - Sales price must be less than $3,500 per item. Computer Supplies - Sales price must be less than $250 per item. School Supplies - Sales price must be less than $100 per item. School Instructional Materials - … (8 comments)
Written by:Leesa L. Finley, Broker, Realtor®Circa Properties919.649.6128 - direct and txt msg All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Circa Properties, and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Circa Properties. Allinformation is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2009. Learn more about Wake County, Johnston County, Granville County, and Franklin County, North Carolina Real Estate which includes Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Youngsville, Franklinton, Apex, Holly Springs, Garner, Fuquay Varina, Creedmoor, Clayton and more!
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life in wake forest: Wake Forest NC - Plastic Bottles BANNED in North Carolina!
- 07/30/09 12:07 AM
For those of you that may have missed the "Plastic Bottle Ban" in North Carolina here is a great re-cap from Penny Hull with Stanton Homes. North Carolina is a leader in the country in their Green efforts whether it be home building, retro upfits for exisiting homes and, of course, GREEN practices in our everyday lives!
Raleigh Relocation Information Plastic Bottles Banned From All Landfills in North Carolina NC Building Nation's Largest Plastic Recycling Plant As of Oct. 1, 2009, North Carolina will no longer allow any rigid plastic containers in landfills. This law applies to any plastic … (12 comments)
life in wake forest: 103 Glenn Street, Franlinton, NC - PRICE ADJUSTMENT - Qualifies for 100% USDA!!
- 07/28/09 12:48 AM
Written by:Leesa L. Finley, Broker, Realtor®Circa Properties919.649.6128 - direct and txt msg All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Circa Properties, and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Circa Properties. Allinformation is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2009. Learn more about Wake County, Johnston County, Granville County, and Franklin County, North Carolina Real Estate which includes Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Youngsville, Franklinton, Apex, Holly Springs, Garner, Fuquay Varina, Creedmoor, Clayton and more!
Written by:Leesa L. Finley, Broker, Realtor®Circa Properties919.649.6128 - direct and txt msg All content, including text, original art, photographs and images, is the exclusive property of Circa Properties, and may not be used without the expressed written permission of Circa Properties. Allinformation is believed to be accurate but is not warranted, Copyright 2009. Learn more about Wake County, Johnston County, Granville County, and Franklin County, North Carolina Real Estate which includes Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Youngsville, Franklinton, Apex, Holly Springs, Garner, Fuquay Varina, Creedmoor, Clayton and more!
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life in wake forest: Wake Forest NC - Calendar of Events July 28 - August 2, 2009
- 07/27/09 12:29 AM
Wow - can you believe that we are approaching August already? There are quite a few things coming up this week in Wake Forest NC and there also a few committees that will be needing a hand for the upcoming Autumn Arts Festival and the Christmas Parade. Yes, I said Christmas PARADE! Check out what is happening this week in My Back Yard...... Life In Wake Forest is WONDERFUL! From the Town of Wake Forest NC website: Mudcats Game benefitting the Wake Forest Girls & Boys ClubTuesday, July 28; 7:15 pmCarolina Mudcats StadiumBuy your tickets now and help the Wake Forest … (6 comments)
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My very knowledgeable, talented and lovely friend and Real Estate Guru from Canada posted this most excellent piece on the difference between Median and Average Price.
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