raleigh custom home builder: Build on Your Lot - Available Lots in Fuquay-Varina - Bring Your Own Builder to One Of These Neighborhoods Just South of Raleigh, NC - 04/07/08 11:07 PM
Available Lots in the Raleigh Area - Bring Your Own Builder Here are some neighborhoods with available lots in Fuquay-Varina, just south of Raleigh, NC  
Fuquay-Varina is one of many towns surrounding Raleigh, and has become popular for several reasons, including lower land costs.   Fuquay-Varina is only 17 miles from downtown Raleigh, straight up Hwy 401, and only 28 miles from RDU. 
There's plenty of newer grocery and drug stores, a Super Walmart, Home Depot, and more, plus Fuquay-Varina is only about 15 minutes from Apex NC or 20 minutes from Cary NC which both offer an abundance of shopping and restaraunts. 
Here's information … (7 comments)

raleigh custom home builder: Information Technology and Computer Jobs and Recruiters in Raleigh - 04/06/08 10:09 PM
Relocating to the Raleigh Area?
If you're looking for a position in computers or information technology, you're in luck.
The Raleigh Metro Area is #1 for Business and Careers again this year, according to Forbes.  And since Raleigh is considered by many to be the "Silicon Valley of the East", you'd expect to find some terrific companies to build a career with!
Here are just some of the Raleigh/Triangle area tech recruiters, IT employers, and computer contractors.
 
Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc.
IT, Engineering, and Business Professionals.  Touts benefits for full-time corporate and assigned employees, supplemental benefits at a group rate … (2 comments)

raleigh custom home builder: Lakestone Village - Bring Your Own Builder, Available Lots in Fuquay-Varina, NC - Just South of Raleigh - 04/05/08 01:38 AM
 
Available Lots in the Raleigh Area - Bring Your Own Builder
Lakestone Village in Fuquay-Varina, NC
 
We’ve discovered another great Raleigh new home community you might enjoy.  Looking to build a custom home in Fuquay-Varina? Check out this available lot in Lakestone Village, courtesy of Re/Max United and Sunshine Real Estate.
Stanton Homes helps make it easy to find the right place to build your new home, by putting together information on great new home communities, lots and land throughout central North Carolina.  All information per MLS, and current as of posting date. 
 
 
 

 
Lakestone Village in Fuquay-Varina, NC … (2 comments)

raleigh custom home builder: Big Book Sale! Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale April 3-5 - 04/03/08 08:26 AM
Book Sales in Raleigh/Chatham County
Looking for books?  Like to read?  Then take advantage of the Annual Book Sales at local libraries and clubs in the Raleigh area!
I had a great time at the Spring Book Sale this morning, held by the Friends of the Pittsboro Memorial Library.
 
The Spring Book Sale lasts three days, April 3-5th, from 10 am to 7 pm.
I arrived just after 10 am, and wasn't surprised to find the streets surrounding the Kiwanis Building filled with parked cars. 
I could see a few people hurrying towards the building with empty bags and boxes.
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raleigh custom home builder: "Furniture Row" in Raleigh - Raleigh Relocation Package - 04/01/08 11:43 PM
Best Place for Furniture Shopping in Raleigh, NC Furniture Row - Lots of Choices, All On One Street If you're moving to the Raleigh area or within the Triangle, chances are you'll need some new furniture.  
Many moves are to a larger home.  Maybe you now need furniture for a keeping room or living room, where your previous home just had a family room.   Or you're moving out of an apartment and into your first home - congratulations! 
On the other hand, accidents sometimes happen during a move.  When my husband and I moved to Raleigh, our nice dining room table … (5 comments)

raleigh custom home builder: South Pointe in Fuquay Varina - Build on Your Lot in the Raleigh Area - 04/01/08 12:24 PM
Available Lots in the Raleigh Area - Bring Your Own Builder South Pointe in Fuquay-Varina, NC Another great Raleigh area community has come to our attention!  Looking to build a custom home in Fuquay-Varina? Check out the South Pointe community.
Stanton Homes helps make it easy to find the right place to build your new home, by putting together information on great new home communities, lots and land throughout the Triangle area.  All information per MLS, and current as of posting date. 

 
South Pointe is a small, quiet neighborhood in Fuquay-Varina , just south of Raleigh NC.
There are currently no lots for … (0 comments)

raleigh custom home builder: The Preserve at Jordan Lake Golf Club - Golf in Chatham County - 03/31/08 02:22 PM
Want to Go Golfing in Chatham County?
Check Out the Preserve at Jordan Lake Golf Club
The Preserve at Jordan Lake Golf Club is set amongst pines and hardwoods, right next to Jordan Lake.

 
This beautiful rolling golf course is surrounded by woods.  The 18 hole golf course was named by Golf Week Magazine as "One of America's Top 40 Best New Courses" and also "One of America's Top 100 Residential Courses". 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
The Preserve at Jordan Lake Golf Club is semi private golf club.
Also on the grounds is The Preserve at Jordan Lake, a golf … (2 comments)

raleigh custom home builder: Vintage Acres - Acreage in Fuquay Varina NC - 03/29/08 05:27 AM
Available Lots in the Raleigh Area - Bring Your Own Builder Vintage Acres in Fuquay-Varina  We've discovered another great Raleigh new home community you might enjoy.  Looking to build a custom home in Fuquay-Varina, NC? Check out these available lots in Vintage Acres, courtesy of Re/Max United.
Stanton Homes helps make it easy to find the right place to build your new home, by putting together information on great new home communities, lots and land throughout central North Carolina.  All information per MLS, and current as of posting date

 
Vintage Acres in Fuquay-Varina is a small neighborhood, easily accessible from Hwy 42 … (4 comments)

raleigh custom home builder: "Stanton Homes for Heroes" - Military Discounts on New Homes - 03/28/08 12:00 PM
Military Personnel Awarded Significant Home Buyer Discount    Raleigh Custom Home Builder Offers  "Stanton Homes for Heroes" Benefit for United States Armed Forces Personnel   
Stanton Homes is pleased to announce today the debut of the "Stanton Homes for Heroes" program.  Military personnel from all branches of the United States Armed Forces will receive a three percent discount on top of the other deep value offerings in the purchase of a new home from Raleigh custom home builder Stanton Homes.

 
"This is our way of thanking the many military families who make their home in North Carolina, for their service … (10 comments)

raleigh custom home builder: Buying Property - Tips from a Raleigh Custom Home Builder (Part 2 of 3 - A Parcel of Land, or a Lot in a Development?) - 03/26/08 10:22 PM
Buying a Lot - Part 2 of 3
Buying Property For Your New Home - Tips from a Raleigh Custom Home Builder A stand alone piece of land, or a lot in a neighborhood? There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a lot for your new home, beginning with what you want and what that costs.
If you're planning to build in the Raleigh area, you've already handled the most important decision - the region where you want to live.  
Other answers might not be as easy to find. In fact, the piece of property you choose is so important, and … (2 comments)

raleigh custom home builder: Chatham County Activities and Events - April 1-15th - Places to Go and Things to See! - 03/26/08 04:41 AM
Chatham County Activities and Events Things to Do in Chatham County, NC It's spring, and there's plenty to do in beautiful Chatham County!  Whether you live in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Apex, or Chatham County, check out some of these great events and activities.
 
Fearrington Events and Activities -
The Fearrington Farmer's Market comes to life!  Come and get your fresh flowers, organic fruits and vegetables, homemade meals and more, every Tuesday until 4 pm.
McIntyre's Open Mic Night - poetry, short story and chapter readings.  Call Pete at 919-542-3030 to sign up.  Thursday April 3 7pm-9pm.
Cookbook Author Event - Lynne … (0 comments)

raleigh custom home builder: The Preserve at Jordan Lake - Homes and Communities in Chatham County - Chatham County Relocation/Raleigh Relocation - 03/25/08 10:43 PM
The Preserve at Jordan Lake - Chapel Hill Custom Homes Chatham County, NC Golf Course Community  
We've discovered another great Raleigh new home community you might enjoy. Looking to build a custom home in Chatham County?  Check out these available lots in The Preserve at Jordan Lake. Listing agent varies.
Stanton Homes helps make it easy to find the right place to build your new home, by putting together information on great new home communities, lots and land throughout the Triangle area.  All information per MLS, and current as of posting date. 
The Preserve at Jordan Lake offers golf course living amidst … (4 comments)

raleigh custom home builder: Chatham County Relocation Package - Considering a Move to Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Pittsboro, or Chatham County? - 03/24/08 11:28 AM
Chatham County Relocation Package
Everything You Need to Know About Relocating to Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Pittsboro or Jordan Lake!

 
Chatham County has the best of all worlds.  It's peaceful countryside - but just minutes from shopping and big city life. 
North Carolina has over 1500 lakes, and Chatham County surrounds one of the largest of these: Jordan Lake.  
There are golf courses, wineries, and the Haw River. 
Whether you're looking for a multi-million dollar estate in an exclusive golf community, or an affordable custom home on land of your own, you'll find something you love in Chatham County. 
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raleigh custom home builder: New Custom Homes at Cattail Creek - Homes on Acreage in Chatham County - 03/24/08 05:43 AM
Cattail Creek - New Custom Homes on Wooded Acreage Near Raleigh, NC Cattail Creek offers homes on wooded acreage within easy driving distance of Raleigh, Apex, Chapel Hill, and more.  
New custom homes are generally offered in the $250s-$360s.  If you're looking for a home with land of your own, but access to all that Raleigh and the Triangle has to offer, take a look at these beautiful homes in Cattail Creek. 
High Speed Internet Now Available!   

  680 Rebecca Lane - SOLD! Beautiful 2859 sq ft home w/full unfinished 3rd floor. Granite countertops, tile backsplash, glazed maple cabinets, lots of detail. Custom tile … (0 comments)

raleigh custom home builder: Buying a Lot - Tips from a Raleigh Custom Home Builder (Part 1 of 3 - What Should I Look For?) - 03/21/08 06:20 AM
Buying a Lot - Part 1 of 3 Buying a Lot For Your New Home  - Tips from a Raleigh Custom Home Builder What Should I Look For, and What Should I Avoid?  
There are a lot of things to consider when choosing a lot for your new home, beginning with asking questions about your needs and budget. If you're planning to build in the Raleigh area, you've already handled the most important decision - what region in the country to build your custom home!  
The rest of the answers might not be as easy to find. In fact, the piece of property you … (0 comments)

raleigh custom home builder: Pittsboro, NC - Just Outside Raleigh and Chapel Hill - Chatham County Relocation Package - 03/20/08 12:09 AM
All About Pittsboro, NC - A Small Town Experience Just Outside Raleigh  

 
Raleigh, NC is a huge, bustling metropolitan area.  It's just been rated #1, again, by Forbes for Business and Careers. 
One of the many attractive things about the Triangle is the proximity of small towns and open countryside, close to the universities, shopping, businesses, and attractions that make the Raleigh area great!
Pittsboro, NC is one of those small towns.
 
 
 

 
Just Minutes from Raleigh and Chapel Hill
To get to Pittsboro from Raleigh or Apex, hop on 64 West.  You'll cross Jordan … (9 comments)

raleigh custom home builder: Carolina Brewery - Chapel Hill and Pittsboro - House Brews, Great Food, and all the UNC Games You Can Watch! - 03/18/08 10:58 PM
Carolina Brewery - Great Place to Watch the Game and Grab a Beer
The original Carolina Brewery sits on the famous Franklin Street in Chapel Hill.  Just down the street from UNC Chapel Hill, this local brewery has long been one of the most popular spots in Chapel Hill to watch a UNC game, or hang out with friends after work.  
 
Great Place To Eat in Chapel Hill and Pittsboro
And it's not just the college crowd, either. 
This brewery has been voted "Best Brewery/Restaurant in the Southeast", and once you try the beer on tap, along with a stack of Brewhouse Ribs, … (8 comments)

raleigh custom home builder: Jordan Lake NC - Water Activities, Picnics and More - Just Southwest of Raleigh! - 03/17/08 10:13 PM
Jordan Lake NC:  Fishing, Boating, Hiking, Camping, and More!
 
Jordan Lake
Jordan Lake is one of the many treasures surrounding the Raleigh/Triangle. 
When I first moved here, I commuted to Sanford every day from Holly Springs.  I saw the exit sign for Jordan Lake, but I had no idea how large this lake was, or how beautiful! 
There are almost 14,000 acres of water.  But I have a hard time picturing how much water that is. 
 
How about this:  It's about 12 miles from the northern tip to the southern reaches.
The northern tip of Jordan Lake touches … (8 comments)

raleigh custom home builder: Haw River - Kayaking, Canoeing, Whitewater Rafting and More, Just Outside Raleigh, NC - 03/17/08 12:11 AM
Want to Spend Time on the Water in the Raleigh Area?  Haw River Recreation in Chatham County  
The Haw River offers some terrific water and nature activities with easy access from the Piedmont area of North Carolina.  With headwaters north of Greensboro, the Haw River extends approximately 110 miles until it reaches the Deep River just south of Lake Jordan - which makes the river easily accessible to anyone in the Triangle who wants to paddle, hike, camp, picnic, fish, or horseback ride.

Looking for a guided tour, or a group experience? 
The Haw River Canoe & Kayak Co … (4 comments)

raleigh custom home builder: Johnston NC County Taxes - How Much Am I Gonna Pay in Property Taxes? Here's How to Find Out! - 03/16/08 07:23 AM
Johnston County NC Property Taxes - How to Find out How Much You'll Pay Updated Johnston County, NC property tax rate information - click here  
Whether you're considering relocating from one side of the Triangle to the other, or coming to the Raleigh area from Florida, New Jersey, New York, or elsewhere, you've probably wondered what the yearly property taxes might be for your new home.
Johnston County is a becoming known as a place that has great home values, but is still close to Raleigh.  Johnston County borders Wake County on the southeastern side. 
For folks commuting to downtown Raleigh or RTP, popular destinations include Clayton, … (4 comments)

 
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