raleigh: Cary, NC Real Estate, MacGregor West, Premium custom Homes
- 07/05/07 01:50 PM
A few years after MacGregor Downs was a mature community, the adjoining community, MacGregor West was developed. Again the focus was on custom upscale homes to appeal to professionals who needed a great location with convenient access to Cary and Raleigh, North Carolina.
MacGregor West was an immediate success and has continued to be very popular. Homes are attractive, on reasonable lots in view of current new construction standards, and highly landscaped. As in any upscale community, you can expect to invest $500,000 to "whatever" in a MacGregor West home. Click here to view available Active Listings in MacGregor West. … (7 comments)
raleigh: Raleigh, NC, Lake Wheeler is a recreational paradise!
- 07/05/07 10:49 AM
Lake Wheeler is a part of the Raleigh, North Carolina Parks System. The 650 acre lake is the focal point of the 800 acre park. Fishing, Boating, water skiing, Picnicking, birding and other nature studies, and general loafing are among the worthy pursuits the lake and park support. The park is open to all, and residents from all parts of Wake County, NC use the facilities. The lake was named after Raleigh Mayor, Fred Wheeler, and was flooded in the 1950's. Maximum charted depth is about twenty-five feet. See the Lake Wheeler slideshow on Flickr. Picnic facilities abound along the access road to the lake. And … (2 comments)
raleigh: Cary, NC Real Estate: MacGregor Downs, Classic country club community, "near everything."
- 07/05/07 05:54 AM
MacGregor Downs was developed in the 1960's around the MacGregor Downs Country Club. MacGregor Downs is located in south central Cary, NC, and accessed from Kildaire Farms Road or from Tryon Road. Central to life in MacGregor Downs are the Golf Course and the community lake, along with a fabulous location that offers access to all the best of Cary, and easy access to Raleigh, North Carolina. Click here to view available Active Listings in MacGregor Downs.
Homes in MacGregor Downs were custom built. Some of the 40+ year old properties are being razed for new construction, a testimony … (2 comments)
raleigh: Cary NC Real Estate, Trees, Trees, and more Trees in our neighborhoods!
- 07/05/07 01:20 AM
People decry the removal of trees from parcels of land that are being developed for new homes. Too often, they are all too accurate. The pressure in the Wake County, North Carolina to develop all land within a reasonable distance from Cary or Raleigh or the Research Triangle Park has pressed builders and developers to offer smaller and smaller lots. But Buyers are demanding larger homes. Those 6,000 square foot homes on 1/5 acre lots leave precious little room for most species of desirable large shade trees. I fear that we will never see homeowners planting and nurturing willow oaks to their full … (4 comments)
raleigh: July 4th, and a couple of stories I'll never forget.
- 07/03/07 03:15 PM
1. We were still living in Pennsylvania and I always had the week of July 4th for vacation. That year, about 20 years ago, we decided to drive to Atlanta and visit my sister. We were coming home, and stopped in a motel for the night. On July 4th, we were in a restaurant for breakfast and reading the July 4th issue of the newspaper. The front page featured story was the uplifting story of a woman and her daughter and the hardships they had overcome while emigrating from Korea to the United States of America. I can't remember the details, but … (3 comments)
raleigh: Wake County, NC, Ponds and Lakes, the evolving post...
- 06/25/07 03:17 PM
Wake County, NC is blessed with an expansive clay soil that is suitable for holding water in ponds and lakes. So, Wake County is also blessed with a plentitude of private and public ponds and lakes. Some have waterfront homes, while others are reserved from development to preserve water quality. Who can resist a good water view? Here are a few of the hundreds of private and public lakes and ponds in Wake County. I will have more and will update from time to time with additional photos. Roll your cursor over the photos for the name and location of the lake...
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raleigh: Raleigh, NC Real Estate: Heritage Point, Custom-built homes, easy access to all that Wake County offers!
- 06/25/07 02:24 PM
Heritage Point is a subdivision of fine custom-built homes in North Raleigh, off Creedmoor Road, near the intersection with I-540. Most homes were built in the late 1970's to mid-1980's with a few homes dating from the 1990's. Besides the custom features of the homes, a hallmark of the subdivision is the lots. Most lots are one acre, or more, with some lots over two acres in size. Click here to view available Active Listings in Heritage Point.
Heritage Point is within minutes of groceries, and other shopping needs, with multiple venues from which to chose. The proximity to I-540 offers … (0 comments)
Valley Stream homes' exteriors are vinyl siding, with brick or stone accents. Homes are both single level and two story.
Recent sales in Valley Stream have ranged from $135,000 to $204,000, with square footages from 1200 to 2400. Valley Stream has a Homeowners' Association. HOA dues are approximately $250/year and cover common area … (1 comments)
raleigh: Raleigh, NC, Dorothea Dix land. DIX306 Proposed and Bid by Raleigh City Leaders
- 06/14/07 12:13 PM
I mentioned DIX306 in February with hopes that this project could become a reality. A world clas destination park on 306 acres just across from the Raleigh skyline! Is it one step closer? Raleigh is making a bid, backed by some development bucks and a fair amount of public support. It is all over the local news today. What a relief from the Paris Hilton sludgefest! This gorgeous property with 120 foot wide sprawling oak trees is such an opportunity for open space for public enjoyment for perpetuity. Don't worry....I'll keep you posted.
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raleigh: Raleigh, NC Real Estate, The Preserve at Long Branch Farm
- 06/11/07 12:08 PM
The Preserve at Long Branch Farm is a brand new custom home subdivision in a rural setting on Battle Bridge Road in Eastern Wake County, North Carolina. Forty-one homesites are planned with lots of up to an acre. Raleigh, NC is a fifteen minute drive west, and within a few miles new grocery stores and other services are planned. You are invited to visit the photo slide show! Click to view available Active Listings in The Preserve at Long Branch Farm.
Homes offer 3 or 4 bedrooms and 2.5, 3, or 4 baths. Many upgrade features are also available. … (3 comments)
raleigh: Raleigh, NC Real Estate, Enchanted Oaks, Large wooded lots with great custom homes
- 06/10/07 11:48 PM
Let's take a look at Enchanted Oaks, a custom home subdivision just south of the city of Raleigh, NC. I'll include a few photos here, or you can visit my Enchanted Oaks Slideshow to see 47 photos of this beautiful community. Click here to view all available Active Listings in Enchanted Oaks.
Enchanted Oaks is a pleasant subdivision of gracious homes in suburban Raleigh, North Carolina. Enchanted Oaks is located between Lake Wheeler Road and Penny Road, within an easy drive of recreational opportunities, shopping centers, Downtown Raleigh, Cary, NC, and the Research Triangle Park. Recent home sales run the gamut from … (0 comments)
raleigh: 95 degrees is NOT HOT!
- 06/08/07 03:48 PM
Everyone commented on the heat today. I'm not all that impressed. It only hit 95. I was in Cary, NC a few years before I figured out what real heat is. I tell folks, "You'll know it's hot out when..." "... you go out to get your morning paper and the driveway is radiating so much heat you go back in for shoes to protect your feet. And the sun hasn't dawned yet." "Or, if you don't get the Raleigh N&O before dawn, and it spontaneously combusts in the driveway in the plastic wrapper." "... you get up at 5:30 and it is already 78 degrees out. It might get hot today." "...you … (17 comments)
Bryarton Village homes range from 1600 square feet to almost 2000 square feet. Two bedroom homes are available but most homes offer three bedrooms. 2.5 baths is most common, with some units having 1.5 baths. Gas log fireplaces are a typical amenity. Click to view available Active Listings in Bryarton Village.
Current Homeowner Association dues are $100.00 and include exterior maintenance, grounds maintenance, lighting, and the community pool. "They will even clean your gutters," … (1 comments)
raleigh: Home improvement and hiring contractors in North Carolina
- 06/05/07 12:20 AM
So, you have decided it is time to improve your home, maybe adding a porch or finishing off the space over the garage into a family room. Good Luck! You can be "lucky" if you are in step with a few basics in hiring home improvement contractors. 1. Licensing. If the project will run over $30,000, a North Carolina general contractor will need to be licensed. Or you can serve as your own general contractor, if you are comfortable directing and scheduling subcontractors, and gathering materials. Check out licensed general contractors at the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. If you meet someone … (0 comments)
raleigh: Triangle Commercial Space report
- 05/31/07 11:06 PM
Recently the Triangle Business Journal released their quarterly insert: SPACE, their regular report on commercial real estate trends in the Raleigh-Durham area. For the first quarter of 2007, TBJ reports that the commercial sector took a slight breather after a torrid 2006 second half. Net Absorption dipped in all four classes, Office Space, Flex, Warehouse, and Retail. Leasable Square feet increased in three classes, with only Flex Space adding no new square feet from the end of Q4/2006 through Q1/2007. Vacancy Percentages were up in three classes, with only Office Vacancy declining slightly. The lower Office Vacancy was spurred by demand for Class C space, with a … (0 comments)
raleigh: Cary, NC Real Estate, Windbrooke at Silverton, Convenient, affordable townhome community!
- 05/31/07 03:55 PM
Windbrooke at Silverton is a pleasant townhome community located near the intersection of Evans Road and the Cary Parkway, in Cary, North Carolina. It was built from 1987 to 1994 and features homes from just over 1000 to nearly 1400 square feet. Most homes have 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, with some 3 bedroom homes represented.
Click to view available Active Listings in Windbrooke. View the Windbrooke at Silverton slide show. Recent sales have been in the $130,000's to $140,000's, very appealing to first-time buyers. Windbrooke residents are members of the Silverton Homeowners' Association. Monthly dues are approximately $126.00. Dues … (0 comments)
raleigh: Cary, NC Real Estate, Silverlake at Silverton, Traditional homes with modern appeal at the lake!
- 05/31/07 02:42 PM
Silverlake at Silverton is a pleasant subdivision of gracious homes in suburban Cary, North Carolina. Silverlake is located along the NW Cary Parkway, within an easy drive of shopping centers, Raleigh, NC, downtown Cary, and the Research Triangle Park. Recent home sales have been between $341,000 to $467,500. Click to view available Active Listings in Silverlake. See the 24 photo Silverlake at Silverton slide show.
Silverlake at Silverton was developed by Parker Lancaster and finished in 2001-2004. Home sizes range between 2500 and 3700 square feet, with finished attics common. Some homes front on the lake for gorgeous seasonal … (4 comments)
raleigh: Cary, NC Real Estate, Beechtree, Affordable neighborhood, desirable location!
- 05/31/07 01:41 PM
Beechtree is a cute, well-located and affordable neighborhood in Cary, North Carolina. It was developed and built in the mid to late 1980's. Housing options include ranches, cluster homes, split level homes and two story homes. The superb location is within a short hop into Raleigh, NC, and about a 15 minute commute to either NC State University or the Research Triangle Park, RTP. See the Beechtree slideshow.
Nearby amenities include the Arboreteum and Sam's Club shopping centers, and Umstead Park. Dining options run the gamut from fast food to fine dining. The Town of Cary government campus and Cary's historic central business district are only two miles south on Harrison … (0 comments)
raleigh: Wake County, NC Real Estate, "Do I need an agent to buy a new construction home?"
- 05/29/07 03:46 PM
We hear it all the time: "Why do I need an agent to buy a new construction home?" It's a very appropriate question in Wake County, North Carolina. Half of our housing inventory is new construction. So, why should you use an agent when you can just go in and buy from the Builder's representative. The term "Builder's representative" should be one tip-off. That person is there to represent the Builder, to act in the Builder's interest, and to serve the Builder. Where do you fit into that picture? With the playing field favoring the Builder, you can level it by engaging a … (0 comments)
raleigh: Cary, NC Real Estate, Measuring up. Tale of the Tape: ZOUNDS! That house is GROWING!
- 05/19/07 02:10 PM
My chum Rama talked to me yesterday and invited me on a measurement of his latest listing this morning. Cute 1 1/2 story home with a porch and nice dining room bay window. Great central location in Cary, NC. Walk to school and Starbucks. We did a little homework and determined that Wake County thought the place had 1221 square feet. And when it last sold several years ago, it was listed at 1375 square feet. Checked the tax rolls and the folks in Raleigh show a "Fully Finished Attic." Good, we had no permitting issues. We currently have an epidemic of homes hitting the market in North … (2 comments)
A few years after MacGregor Downs was a mature community, the adjoining community, MacGregor West was developed. Again the focus was on custom upscale homes to appeal to professionals who needed a great location with convenient access to Cary and Raleigh, North Carolina.
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