welcome to my back yard: Wake Forest, NC 4th of July Celebration - Two Days of Celebrating!
- 06/25/08 11:48 PM
The 4th of July celebration is Wake Forest is spectacular event! Between the bands, the parachute team, the food and games there is SO MUCH for all ages to enjoy. Fireworks? You Bet! Wake Forest has one of the BEST displays of fireworks I have EVER seen. The fun starts on Thursday, July 3rd at Trentini Stadium! Gates open at 5:30pm which gives you plenty of time to seek out your "best" spot. Don't worry - all seating is prime. Admission is $5.00 per person and children under 6 are free. A few of the highlights include: The Band of Oz - … (12 comments)
welcome to my back yard: Wake Forest Library - A Much Anticipated Expansion On The Way!
- 06/23/08 04:04 AM
Way back in March I posted Wake Forest Library! A Little Something For Everyone! - it was a great post highlighting our library here in Wake Forest and all of the wonderful programs that it offers. I usually go up every Mon - Thur with my son for homework time and LOVE their programs geared for school-age kids. They do a really good job with the arts and crafts and the educational programs. Well, the library is a little cramped! While Wake Forest continues to grow the Library didn't. Not until NOW... There is a $45 million bond that has been approved … (0 comments)
welcome to my back yard: Public Transit Coming To Wake Forest - Getting Around Just Got Easier!
- 06/22/08 02:25 AM
The Town of Wake Forest has been discussing public transporation for a very long time! YEAY, it would appear that it has finally materialized. There will be two weekday bus routes that will serve Wake Forest. One bus route will be an express route between Wake Forest, Triangle Town Center and downtown Raleigh. The Wake Forest-Raleigh Express will operate M-F 5:00am-8:00pm excluding some holidays. The fare is $2.50 per one-way trip during peak periods (5-9am, 4-8pm), $2.00 per one-way trip during the mid-day (9am-4pm). FOr a map of the Wake Forest-Raleigh Express please click here. The second route offered is the … (5 comments)
welcome to my back yard: Wake Forest, NC Calendar of Events "SUPER SPECIAL" June 23 - 29, 2008
- 06/22/08 12:39 AM
Last week was a little quiet with all the preparations for the spectacular Fourth of July event coming up. School is out (traditional schools) and the kids were EVERYWHERE! The Holding Park Pool, the skateboard park at The Factory, Jelly Beans, etc. This week is just as low key - the calm before the storm so to speak! Between the Golf Tournament and the Picnic at the Farmers Market you will be sure to find something! From the Town of Wake Forest website: 1st Annual Carolina Ale House Golf TournamentMonday, June 23; 11:30 a.m. check-in; 1:00 p.m. shotgun startOlde Liberty Golf … (6 comments)
welcome to my back yard: Market Correction Affects The Celebrities As Well!
- 06/21/08 10:56 AM
There are posts after posts and story after story of the real estate market effecting the "common" person. You know the kind, the one that gets up every morning, heads to work, puts in 40-50 hours a week and struggles to get by. Well, the market affects everyone including the rich and famous. While to some he may not be in the limelight these days like he was, Tony Danza recently took a big hit on his home sale. (It's all relative! It may not seem like a "big hit" to many but it IS!) Tony Danze initially listed his Cape … (7 comments)
welcome to my back yard: Wake Forest, NC Market Report for May 2008
- 06/21/08 12:02 AM
Active Listings: *May Statistics run through April 15, 2008 There were 1335 active listings for the month of May 2008* which includes townhomes and condos. In comparison, there were 1073 actives listing for the month of May 2007 (which were computed through June 15, 2007). An increase of 24% is noted. Closed Listings: Total closings since January 2008 through June 15, 2008 for Wake Forest is 652. Of those closings 18% had a price point of $400,000 or higher. The supply of homes in Wake Forest has dipped for the third consecutive month to a 10 month supply. Wake Forest is now tied with ITB (Inside … (6 comments)
welcome to my back yard: Is A Historic Home Right For You? Part II
- 06/14/08 03:53 AM
In Is A Historic Home Right For You? Part I we reviewed what the definition of a Historic Home is as well as some resources available in finding a historic home. In Is A Historic Home Right For You? Part II I thought it would be beneficial to understand the Financial Assistance that is available for purchasing a historic home in addition to exploring incentives that are available for restoring a historic home. One huge incentive for purchasing a historic property comes in the form of a Tax Credit. It is extremely important to note here that each state varies with … (5 comments)
The movie doesn't start until 8:30pm but the gates at the ballfield will open at 4:00pm. There will be pre-movie entertainment and the concession stands will be open - there will be a HUGE turnout. Please bring your lawn chairs and get ready for this great evening under the stars......sorry, folks, no blankets are allowed. This event has been sponsered by Chiropractic Partners - what a way to … (0 comments)
welcome to my back yard: Enjoy the Week in Wake Forest, NC June 9 - 15, 2008
- 06/08/08 12:36 AM
This week in Wake Forest has some great events in the line up. I have noticed that there are one or two that are missing - no worries - i will be sure to post them in time for you to make plans! Get out this week and enjoy all that Wake Forest has to offer: From the Town of Wake Forest website: Families After Five - featuring The EmbersThursday, June 12; 5:00 p.m.The Factory Take a HikeFriday, June 13; 2:00 p.m.Bolin Creek Trail and Battle Branch Trail, Chapel Hill, NCThe Wake Forest Greenways Advisory Board is inviting all interested residents to come … (3 comments)
welcome to my back yard: It's The Little Things That Will Make or Break a Showing.....
- 06/07/08 03:29 AM
This morning was full of previewing homes for some clients I have coming in next week. I am a firm believer in previewing homes BEFORE you actually take your clients through. Why don't more agents do that I wonder? Anyhow, all of the homes were similar in size, price, private back yards and in close proximity to each other. All of the homes would fit my clients needs nicely. What surprised me with each of the homes was that they had another similarity. They were all a "little" dirty. Now, let me explain a "little" dirty. It was obvious in each … (68 comments)
welcome to my back yard: Establish YOUR Circa in Wake Forest NC - Historic Homes and Commercial Property Available!
- 06/04/08 10:12 AM
I have spent many an hours hopefully enlightening you with all that Wake Forest has to offer! I hope - have I done my job? I have delved into the historic background of this quaint town, described and photographed the downtown historic district and I have shared with you the vision that the Town Planners have to keep this train on track in maintaining our historic heritage and preserving our small town feel....NOW WHAT? Well, I am certainly NOT done showing you all that we have to offer by way of attractions or events or my little "inside info" tidbits BUT … (2 comments)
welcome to my back yard: Warm Summer Breeze and Live, Cool Jazz....The Factory in Wake Forest
- 06/04/08 06:08 AM
Just a reminder..... Families after 5 is in full swing at The Factory! Meet up with your friends and family near the fountain for some phenomenal live jazz this Thursday (June 5th) - Taking the stage this week will be The Will McBride Group! A little from their bio.... "The Will McBride Group is a guitar-based jazz trio that presents a truly unique blend of jazz, edgy funk/pop and Latin stylings, full of rich color-chording, impressive melodic solo and vocal work, all supported with superb rhythmic backing. Think Steely Dan meets Antonio Carlos Jobim meets Wes Montgomery!" Familes After 5 will continue … (2 comments)
With the weekend winding down and the temperatures reaching 90 degrees we decided to venture out for a little cool spot and the Holding Park Community Pool fit the bill perfectly!
Holding Park Pool is one of the largest outdoor public swimming pools in the area - the 50-meter pool is open in the summer and offers "open" swim times, swim lessons, lap swims, parent/toddler swims and water aerobics!
Admission is very reasonable at only $4 for ages 13 and over, … (5 comments)
welcome to my back yard: Drive-in Movies, Classic Cars, Gigantic Pixie Stix and Kitsch - My Kinda Night.....
- 06/01/08 11:27 PM
By show of hands.....When was the last time that YOU went to the drive-in movies????? Stick 'em WWAAYYY up - I'm counting! Well, in My Back Yard...you can do just that! The Finley family had a fantastic outing Friday night that was so worth telling you about - just a short drive from Wake Forest to Henderson (30 mins) was a fun-filled, family adventure that my son (and husband) just adored... The Raleigh Road Outdoor Theatre is alive and well! A fully operational drive in movie theatre with the latest releases, great concession stand and an evening under the stars full … (15 comments)
welcome to my back yard: Wake Forest Calender of Events June 2 - 8, 2008
- 06/01/08 08:58 AM
Wow - Concert in The Park was really packed this afternoon at Holding Park - great band and every one was really enjoying themselves! Hope you had the opportunity last week to enjoy some of what Wake Forest had to offer - if not, don't miss this upcoming week..... From the Town of Wake Forest website: Northeast Neighborhood Community Plan Year in ReviewMonday, June, 2; 7:00 p.m.Alston-Massenburg CenterOn June 2, 2008 at 7 p.m., the East End Community Association is hosting a One Year Review of the Northeast Neighborhood Plan at the Alston-Massenburg Community Center. The meeting will focus on the … (4 comments)
welcome to my back yard: Wake Forest, NC Market Report for April, 2008
- 05/27/08 11:46 PM
Active Listings: *April Statistics run through May 15, 2008 There were 1410 active listings for the month of April 2008* which includes townhomes and condos. In comparison, there were 1028 actives listing for the month of April 2007 (which were computed through May 15, 2007). An increase of 37% is noted. Closed Listings: Total closings since January 2008 through May 15, 2008 for Wake Forest is 507. Of those closings 16% had a price point of $400,000 or higher. The supply of homes in Wake Forest has dipped again to a 11 month supply. Wake Forest currently has the HIGHEST absorption rate in Wake County. Average … (2 comments)
welcome to my back yard: Wake Forest NC Will No Longer Issue Irrigation Permits
- 05/27/08 08:52 AM
The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners voted unanimously last Tuesday to ban new permits for residential irrigation systems in an effort to be more proactive with water conservation. This ban will apply to all manual and automatic irrigation systems that are proposed to be connected to The City of Raleigh water system (public potable water system). Remember, the City of Raleigh is where Wake Forest gets it's water. In addition to Wake Forest, the towns and municipalities of Rolesville, Wendell, Knightdale, Gardner and Zebulon also get their water from The City of Raleigh - those towns and municipalities are not a part … (9 comments)
On June 10 Kiplinger will release its much anticipated report for the Top 25 Cities in the United States. Raleigh has ranked #2!!
One of the standards used by Bob Cook in evaluating cities was "How is this city going to benefit you financially?" Other criteria for the final determination were "population of members of the 'creative class' " which includes: Scientists Engineers Artists Teachers It is the belief of the magazine that the "creative class" benefits a city by contributing to it's economy by helping it to prosper economically as well as culturally. Making … (6 comments)
welcome to my back yard: Wake Forest Community Calendar May 26 - June 1, 2008
- 05/25/08 01:43 AM
The weather was outstanding this last week which afforded great opportunity to get out and enjoy all that Wake Forest had to offer last week! There were some great concerts and events and the upcoming week is just as exciting! Oh, and don't forget - the HOLDING PARK POOL IS OPEN! Get out and enjoy! From the Town of Wake Forest website: Truck FairWednesday, May 28; 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Heritage Middle School and Wake Forest-Rolesville Middle SchoolThis year Heritage Middle School and Wake Forest-Rolesville Middle School will be hosting a joint Truck Fair. Truck Fairs highlight careers that utilize trucks … (2 comments)
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The 4th of July celebration is Wake Forest is spectacular event! Between the bands, the parachute team, the food and games there is SO MUCH for all ages to enjoy. Fireworks? You Bet! Wake Forest has one of the BEST displays of fireworks I have EVER seen.
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