chinese realtor: Parkside Town Commons, opening Summer 2011 in RTP
- 07/05/10 02:20 AM
Parkside Town Commons, a 950,000+ sf mixed-use/lifestyle development, opening Summer 2011. The project will incorporate a main street shopping district anchored by industry leading "big box" tenants, as well as retail shops, office and entertainment. In addition, 375 residential units and hotel facilities round out the mixed-use character of the project to meet the needs of an attractive growing community that includes area residents as well as the Research Triangle Park workers. Parkside Town Commons will provide a 24/7 environment for shoppers, residents, visitors and employees. Check more information at http://www.parksidetowncommons.com/ Shopping center for lease and map at http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/15858247/NC-55-I-540-Cary-NC/
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chinese realtor: Quality of life? Raleigh ranks No. 1 among large U.S. metros
- 06/01/10 04:46 AM
Triangle Business Journal - by G. Scott Thomas Portfolio.com/bizjournalsRead more: Quality of life? Raleigh ranks No. 1 among large U.S. metros - Triangle Business Journal Raleigh can’t match the cultural splendors of New York City, the financial clout of Chicago, or the ethnic diversity of Los Angeles. But it does have plenty of attractive qualities of its own. Such as its high-tech industries, which have established Raleigh as an anchor of the famed Research Triangle. And its high-profile universities, led by North Carolina State, which have cemented its reputation as an educational center. And its status as a state capital, which has brought … (1 comments)
chinese realtor: Executive level neighborhoods in RTP, Cary/Raleigh area
- 05/11/10 05:09 AM
For people just relocating to Cary/Raleigh/Apex area, there are several executive level neighborhoods in this area: 1. Cary Preston Country club neighborhood: houses range from 2000 to 4000 sqft, With the prestigious Prestonwood Golf Course established in 1988, the neighborhood is in the heart of Triangle has the easy access to RTP. 2. Raleigh Brier Creek Country club is a luxury golf community developed by Toll Brothers, also next to 800K sqft shopping centers, featuring big box retailers, shops, restaurant and WakeMed hospital. Easy communte to RTP, RDU airport but not under noise contour. 3. West Cary: Southbridge, Copperleaf and The … (0 comments)
chinese realtor: Orleans builders reach sale agreement
- 04/18/10 01:23 AM
By Alan J. Heavens http://www.philly.com/philly/business/90844079.html?cmpid=15585797 INQUIRER REAL ESTATE WRITER Just 45 days into Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Orleans Homebuilders Inc., of Bensalem, said Wednesday that it had executed an agreement valued at $170 million with NVR Inc., of Reston, Va., for the purchase of what the company called "substantially all" of Orleans' assets. The agreement is meant to establish a floor price that Orleans chief financial officer Garry P. Herdler said the company hoped would lead to "other, better, and higher bids." Orleans, in a motion filed Wednesday in Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, asked for bids to be due June 16. … (1 comments)
Effective, April 12, 2010, part of McCrimmon Parkway will close for 300 days for construction of the Western Wake Expressway bridge. … (0 comments)
chinese realtor: basement: below ground and above ground
- 03/24/10 05:47 AM
From: http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-the-different-kinds-of-basements.htm One design element available to houses built on sloped lots is known as a walk-out or daylight basement. A walk-out basement features a doorway which leads directly to a ground level patio or backyard. Not all house plans can incorporate a walk-out or daylight basement, however. Much depends on the degree of slope and the preferred direction a house should face. A walk-out basement works best when the house is built on top of a sloping lot which falls away at the back end. The ground level and higher floors can be located on the top of the slope and the walk-out garage should face a … (0 comments)
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Wake County Board of Education voted Tuesday to end its long-standing diversity policy in student assignment in favor of a neighborhood schools concept. By a 5-4 vote, the board approved a resolution to begin planning for the phase out of the policy. The move will allow students to go to schools closer to home, regardless of the socio-economic makeup of the student body. WATCH VIDEOWake board votes to phase out diversity policy Reassigning students to ensure schools had no more than 40 percent of students receiving free or reduced-price lunches has been controversial for years. … (1 comments)
Effective March 1, 2009, real estate investors can once again own and finance up to 10 individual properties. The restriction reversal does come with new minimum requirements, however. Homeowners buying a 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th or 10th home must meet the following standards, as set forth by Fannie Mae: 720 credit score 25% downpayment for a 1-unit (30% for a 2-4 unit) No mortgage delinquencies in the last 12 months 6 months of reserves for each investment property In other words, Fannie Mae is re-opening the lending spigot for real estate investors with good credit, a sizeable downpayment … (0 comments)
chinese realtor: 12 WCPSS Schools Earn State’s Highest Recognition
- 08/18/09 02:21 PM
http://www.wcpss.net/news/2009_august6_abc/ August 6, 2009 - The Wake County Public School System saw an increasing number of schools achieve School of Excellence and School of Distinction in 2008-09, according to the ABCs of Public Education released today by the NC State Board of Education. In 2008-09, WCPSS had 12 schools named School of Excellence or Honor School of Excellence and 50 named School of Distinction. That compares with four Honor Schools of Excellence and 26 Schools of Distinction for 2007-08. Individual School Results WCPSS Schools with highest composite scores Honor Schools of Excellence in 2008-09 include: Adams Elementary, Apex Middle, Davis … (0 comments)
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