cary: From Green & Gold to Gang Green Brett Farve Joins NY Jets - 08/07/08 06:04 AM
The following article, written by Mike Lupica, appeared in the New York's Daily News on August 7th, 2008. As a former NY'er who moved to the Raleigh area some time ago, I still follow my beloved Jets.
As "Farve" as I'm concerned, this is a good move for both the
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cary: New Website Portal comes to North Carolina Triangle - 08/06/08 01:29 PM
The Realtor Review (a monthly publication of the Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors) highlighted a new website that looked interesting, and as I pulled it up I was THRILLED. The site, www.PreservationTriangle.com gives people the opportunity to share "experiences, stories and photographs" about their communities.
Their mission statement is as follows:
"To structurally
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cary: Still Deciding to Buy a New home? This Info Might Help... - 08/05/08 12:03 PM
The following article, written by Kenneth R. Harney, appeared in the Washington Post on August 3rd.
It's great information for potential home-buyers who are still sitting on the fence as to whether or not to finally jump into the home buying process.
For information on buying a home in the Raleigh
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cary: New to Active Rain - 08/05/08 09:36 AM
Hello Everybody !
My name is Graclyn Goldstein. I am a licensed Remax Integrity broker. I live up in North Raleigh by Falls Lake, and my office is located in Cary. I've been in the Real Estate business for over two years now, and prior to this i developed 50 Franchise restaurants throughout
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cary: All American Night in an All American Town - 08/04/08 02:19 PM
Father, son, hot dogs, baseball and fire works. Does it get better than that on an August evening? Not for me, not last Friday.
My eight year old son, Jack, myself and two neighbors and their sons went to USA National Training Center atThomas Brookes park to watch Team USA play
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cary: News from the Kraft Family YMCA, Apex, North Carolina - 08/04/08 01:37 PM
Because of vacations, hot weather, and just generally taking time off, summer months traditionally show a drop in attendance in classes and training at gyms through out the country. To encourage more class attendance, the Kraft Family YMCA started a "Fitness Challenge" contest for the month of July. The person with
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cary: Ten Ten RD area ---- Apex / Cary North Carolina communitites - 08/04/08 10:26 AM
The area of Wake County located between the town of Apex, Cary and Holly Springs, home of Middle Creek schools, is one of the fastest developing areas in the county. With many upscale new home communities being built in the last 5 years, it is no longer thought of as being "out
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cary: Team USA Baseball at Thomas Brooks Park in Cary - 07/31/08 02:00 PM
Team USA will continue its trek to Bejing by passing through the Triangle this weekend. Playing a four game series with Team Canada in Cary and Bulls Park in Durham.
The Friday game will be at 7:00 pm on August 01, 2008 at Thomas Brooks Park. Tickets can by purchased at
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cary: Home for Sale in Morrisville, NC Breckenridge - 07/30/08 02:21 PM
Desirable Breckenridge 3br, 2.5ba home for sale - Morrisville, NC.
Please click on the link for all the details and pictures. Call me to schedule a showing.
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cary: Free 411 Information - 07/30/08 01:38 PM
Tired of spending money on 411 information calls?
Yeah. me too!
Well, Google has made it easy for anyone with a moblie phone to access information about business locations and/ or directions.
Best of all, it's FREE!
You don't need a computer, an Internet connection, or even the
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cary: Moving to the Raleigh Area? We Want You! - 07/30/08 09:34 AM
We Want You!
OK, you've finally decided to make the move to the Raleigh, North Carolina area.
So now you're ready to start your home search.
One thing you will learn when working with my partner Linda and myself is that we will NOT sell you a home. We'll only
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cary: Ahhh Golf - 07/30/08 07:30 AM
Golf Club Sign Here is an actual sign posted at a golf club in Scottsdale , Arizona: 1. BACK STRAIGHT, KNEES BENT, FEET SHOULDER WIDTH APART. 2. FORM A LOOSE GRIP. 3. KEEP YOUR HEAD
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cary: Horton's Creek - Cary, NC builder sees value in home staging, times 2 - 07/25/08 10:14 PM
Horton's Creek in Cary, NC has it all; quality homes, convenient Location and affordable prices. We were contacted by the Baker Residential of the Carolinas who wanted to stage two of his vacant spec homes. Lasting Impressions Staging & Design had the pleasure to make new color selections and stage two of his properties side by
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cary: Let us take the headache out of house hunting! - 07/25/08 01:08 PM
Dear Mr. or Ms. Buyer,
I'm not here to sell you something...that's new right?! I actually pride myself on the service and follow up I provide to all my buyers whether you're looking for a home next month or a year from now. I also have some rules I want you
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cary: Where the Weak Grow Strong and the Strong Grow Great - 07/25/08 12:39 PM
These words are from the offical toast of North Carolina. If you are admitted to the Order of the the Long Leaf Pine you have "The special privilege to propose" this toast any where in the world.
I am not in the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, and I doubt
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cary: Nozzle Rage (Or How I Hate the Price of Gas ) - 07/23/08 01:15 PM
Sick and tired of spending all your retirement money at the gas pump?
Yeah, me too!
Well, if nothing else, it's spurred a bunch of creativity on the internet.
Lots of people have created political cartoons, Photoshopped their frustrations and created videos to share their discontent.
This video is pretty hysterical.
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cary: Humans Will Eat Anything - 07/21/08 07:41 PM
Just a brief note before I begin: I am not a health food nut!
Hard to believe I'm sure. Just looking at my picture, you'd think I was!
However, whenever possible, I do try to eat things that are good for me. I don't eat fast food unless it's 2am, I'm
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cary: I'm Musically Screwed! - 07/18/08 08:40 AM
OK, let's get this right out in the open before the ranting begins...I love my partner Linda. She's not only my "Real Estate wife" as many have referred to us as, but she's one of my closest friends too. We have a great time working together, hanging socially, and just plain
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cary: Hard Drive Crash and Burn... Oh, the Humanity! - 07/15/08 06:33 AM
"Oh, the Humanity!"
What else does a feller need to say?
Regular backup seemed like a good idea, and I was within two weeks of being current.
That was with Microsoft's Live OneCare. Easy stuff.
Then I restored files. Again, easy stuff. I had
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cary: Cary NC market report for June 2008 - 07/14/08 03:33 PM
Ah, Cary, North Carolina. Seems like every other list from Forbes or CNN that comes out, Cary is ranked in the top 10 somewhere.
So what do June 2008's number say as far as the real estate market in Cary.
For a buyer, this is great news! Currently there are almost
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cary: Cary, NC - Again One of the Best Places to Live - 07/14/08 12:26 PM
Money Magazine's annual list of the "100 best small cities to live" has been published for 2008. Again, Cary earned a top place coming in at #16. Cary typically ranks high in the list, so this was not much of a surprise. Statistics where Cary showed strength (compared to the list
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cary: What is your home's Walk Score? - 07/14/08 07:59 AM
What is your home's Walk Score?
So what is all the buzz about a new site called Walk Score? A colleague sent an email to the agents in our office, Fonville Morisey, to share the benefits of this site. I thought it was pretty cool and wanted to share it with
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cary: Cary, NC - One of the Fastest Growing Cities - 07/11/08 06:24 PM
In the new Census Bureau report for the year ended July 1st 2007, Cary made the list of the top 10 fastest growing cities. Cary actually made #5 on the list with a population growth of 7.3%. This puts the estimated population of Cary at 121,796.
While smaller cities top the fastest
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cary: Former San Diegan missing the beach. - 07/11/08 11:21 AM
I'm becoming an Active Rain addict and recently found the AR groups for the San Diego area . As a former resident of 16 years in Lemon Grove, I'm missing the beach most of all this summer. The beaches here in North Carolina are nice, but there's not enough to do there. And
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cary: McMansions on sale in Cary, Apex, Raleigh North Carolina - 07/11/08 09:29 AM
I recently had a client ask me if there were any homes in Cary & Apex, formerly priced in the $500-600,000, range that he could get for in the $400,000's now.
Knowing what he was looking for; something relatively new, over 3000 sf, all the bells and whistles, etc, I did
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cary: Once a Buffalonian, always a Buffalonian? - 07/11/08 07:35 AM
I was born in Buffalo, grew up in the town of Eden, and lived in Hamburg for the first 5 years of my married life. Our family now lives in the Raleigh North Carolina area, having left Buffalo in 1985 for all the usual reasons--- taxes, job market, weather, etc.
It's
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cary: Bob Dylan says....When Choosing A Realtor in the Raleigh Area..... - 07/10/08 03:59 PM
We all know him as the reclusive man who's been in the forefront of folk music since the early '60's.
Bob Dylan has written hundreds of songs, touched millions of hearts, and played for millions of fans all around the world.
Well, now after nearly six decades of making
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cary: Hyper-Local service vendors and "The Necktie Rule" - 07/09/08 10:16 PM
Had a couple of laughs today, and was reminded of all the fun we had with, "Hey! Are we idiots...?"
Hal and I were talking today about how I decided his company would be a good fit for workng on my real estate website.
Way back when, I had told him that it was
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cary: 100 Years Later, Survival of the Fittest - 07/09/08 03:13 PM
In 1899 Elbert Hubbard, a successful soap salesman wrote an inspirational pamphlet titled, "A Message to Garcia." It was one of my grandfather's favorite stories. This is not a literal translation - but one that my grandfather copied for me, based on Mr. Hubbard's original. I've kept my copy, folded and yellow
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cary: Update on My Favorite Active Listing.. - 07/09/08 10:12 AM
I really like this house it was a great buy when I wrote the blog a couple of weeks ago.
502 Millsfield Dr, Cary NC. Located in Highcroft Subdivision in Cary and backs up to Highcroft Drive Elementary School.
A four bedroom, three bath, 3600 sq ft plus home for sale in
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cary: What type home can you get in the Raleigh NC area for what price? - 07/08/08 05:39 PM
Wondering how much home you can afford in the Raleigh NC area? Click on the example links below for a quick preview. We've used a typical criteria of 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a garage. Each category returned over 500 listings!
If you'd like to look for homes that match your
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cary: Continuing Education Personal Record! Only 10 days into the year! - 07/07/08 04:21 PM
Just set up my schedule to earn my CE credits for the year, on Thursday, July 10. I just took last year's mandatory class in May, 2008. This year, without procrastination, I am going to take my mandatory update and also get my elective course all in one day. That is July 10, just
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cary: Wonderful home 5 bed/3 bth in Apex, NC - 07/07/08 10:32 AM
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cary: Does a good Web 2.0 site "Trap" visitors? - 07/06/08 10:17 PM
My friend and webguy, Hal, mentioned I might reconsider how easily I offer multiple links in neighborhood profile blogs that take visitors off my site. And I jumped up onto my personal Web 2.0 soapbox. Hal should know by now that I always carry a soapbox with me, but he seemed to have forgotten.
I
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cary: Cary, NC, Real Estate: Northwoods, Affordable homes to Luxury-something for everyone! - 07/06/08 09:04 PM
Northwoods is a group of neighborhoods, a PUD, that was developed from the 1960's through the late 1990’s in Cary, NC.
Northwoods is conveniently located near I 40. Just a short drive down Harrison Ave brings you to exit 287 on I 40. Plenty of shopping is
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cary: Cary, NC, Real Estate: Irongate is affordable and centrally located - 07/06/08 08:51 PM
Irongate is one of several affordable neighborhoods near the Heart of Cary, NC.
Irongate is perfectly situated near downtown and shopping at the Cary Towne Mall and Crossroads Plaza. The neighborhood is also minutes away from Exit 291 (Cary Towne Blvd) on I-40.
Residents of the neighborhood can enjoy
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cary: Happy 4th of July! - 07/03/08 07:52 AM
Baseball Hot Dogs Apple Pie
These words, when grouped together, can only be describing one thing:
The Good Old United States of America!
This 4th of July let's all take a moment to reflect on all the things that are great about our country. Freedom, liberty and
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cary: Obama McCain or..........Craig? - 07/01/08 10:15 AM
So you're still undecided as to who to vote for in the upcoming presidential elections.
You're choices have been narrowed for you!
You can vote Democrat.
Barcak Obama seems like a nice guy! His message "Change We Can Believe In" is very plausible.
You can vote Republican.
John McCain and his
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cary: Old Fashion 4th of July Celebration in Apex NC - 06/27/08 10:18 AM
OLDE FASHION 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATIONFriday, July 4th 9:00AM - 1:00PM - FREE Apex celebrates America's Birthday with a day of fabulous family activities in downtown Apex on Salem Street. Red, white and blue colors will adorn the historic business district as folks gather to honor America and to celebrate over
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cary: Amazing DEAL in Apex, NC - 06/23/08 10:17 PM
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cary: Raleigh NC Real Estate: Avallon offers luxury and is "Close to Everything." - 06/23/08 07:46 PM
Avallon is a custom home community by Drees Homes in a prime Raleigh, NC, location just off of Edwards Mill Road.
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Very close to major shopping areas and the I-440 beltline, this community is a great option for anyone wanting luxury living combined with the convenience
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cary: Raleigh and Cary, NC: Another Boost from Kiplingers! - 06/23/08 09:39 AM
Walkable cities indeed! #2 city in the USA!
Raleigh and Cary, NC, are featured in this video from Kiplingers.
It is SO easy to be a local booster when one routinely has news like this promoting the area.
And it sure helps the practice of real estate, when relocatees have had access to
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cary: Cary NC Real Estate: Seeing Red over color of homes? - 06/22/08 12:57 PM
WRAL-TV reported this story on June 12.
Assault on Decency, or Exercise in self-expression protected by property rights? What do you think?
It seems that some Cary, NC, residents are considering asking the Town of Cary to intervene and to develop subjective appearance standards for homes in Cary.
Cary subdivisions have
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cary: Cary NC: Seasonal blooms vividly decorate our properties! - 06/21/08 09:22 PM
It seems like something is always in bloom in Cary, NC. The Raleigh area of central North Carolina is a vast gardener's opportunity. I love the opportunity for abundant color, with species following species right into the summer. We are having a bonanza so far this year, following the drought of last
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cary: Got "Blogger's Block?" You don't have to hit a home run every time! - 06/20/08 10:10 AM
Every Blogger gets a case of writer's block from time to time. Every one. Some recover faster than others, and some suffer tremendously.
I had about a 6 week episode recently where I couldn't do much of anything on my blogs, and it was driving me nuts. I propose the following
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cary: Illinois-McHenry County, Lake County-CARY Real Estate Market Conditions - 06/19/08 09:13 AM
How is the current market in Cary, IL?
Cary, IL Market Conditions (Cary is located in both McHenry and Lake Counties in Northern Illinois
How is the current market in Cary?
As of today, per MRED MLS, for the past 3 months:
We currently have 267 Single Family homes on
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cary: Cary, NC Real Estate, First Time Buyers? Right here's your red carpet! - 06/18/08 10:47 PM
Twice in the last week, I have been asked if it isn't nerve-racking working with first-time buyers. "Isn't it harder, because they are jittery? Isn't it a pain explaining all the fundamentals in such detail?"
Not really. It is usually a great experience. If First-timers have a fault, it is that
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cary: Just because you CAN... - 06/18/08 09:50 PM
Just because you CAN:
...drink coffee, dial the phone, brush your teeth, tune the radio, comb your hair, and yell at the kids all at the same time while you drive...
...take your real estate listing photos with your phone...
...get an equity line on your home for cash for a boat...
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cary: Lunch and web site chat with Hal - 06/18/08 09:47 PM
I had lunch with my Web Guru, Hal Goodtree, yesterday, and we discussed some possible upgrades and changes to my site. Best of all, he picked up the tab. I'm on the hook for next time and hope he doesn't expect lunch at the Cary version of the Chop House. Oh, whatever.
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cary: Cary NC Real Estate Adventures: Which key to use? The one in the lockbox, or the one over the door? - 06/17/08 09:46 PM
A while back, I was showing Cary, NC, homes to clients, and we called in on a drive-by to get an appointment to see a home. No problem, got the appointment and the lockbox code.
And the front door was open... A nice couple came out. House was vacant. The Feller said,
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cary: Green and the Luxury Buyer - 06/16/08 01:55 PM
That's right... you can now offset your Charter Jet Service! WOW! ... and I'll bet there are some folks who are reading this scratching their head and asking "WHAT?"
Welcome to the new green world. Welcome to the world of Carbon Offsets. Welcome to a new set of three R's.. Recycle, Reuse,
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cary: Housing slump! Mortgage Meltdown! Home prices plunging! Still believe the doom and gloom? read on - 06/16/08 10:09 AM
If these recent headlines have you scared, please read on for some good news.
Sellers who want to upgrade "someday", beware and be realistic.
If you're waiting for prices to go lower before buying a new home and needing to sell your present home, you are simply waiting for your own home
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cary: Cary NC Real Estate Adventures: "So... Where will the litter box go?" - 06/15/08 07:58 PM
"Litter Box Alcove" is not a common feature in a real estate listing.
But, to millions of Americans, a place to put the cat's litter box is a serious consideration and a desirable attribute in a home.
We were looking at affordable condos in Cary this morning and I posed the question.
I
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cary: Cary, NC Real Estate Adventures: My Buyers can't afford your "Free Bonus!" - 06/15/08 04:41 AM
Can something be "free," and not be "affordable?" Sure. But, I guess in real estate some folks feel they have to "sell what they have." Lately I have bumped into a couple of Cary homes with unpermitted, sub-code finished living areas. When it is mentioned, the Listing Agents' responses have been, "Since it isn't
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cary: Raleigh, NC: We're #1! We're #1! Again and again! - 06/13/08 07:53 PM
Gotta love it.
This time it is MSNBC saying that the Raleigh, NC, area is the Best Place to live in these United States.
What's not to love?
Half-way between beautiful mountains and great beaches.
Half-way between the Northeast and the Gulf Coast.
Affordable real estate.
World-class universities
World-class technical research and
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cary: How much house can you get in Apex North Carolina? - 06/13/08 11:36 AM
Thinking about relocating to the Raleigh North Carolina area? If you're already here, want to know what size home you can get for the averge price?
Maybe you'd like to know how your current home compares to the average price home?
Based on the latest data as of April, 2008, the average sold
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cary: How much house can you get in Apex North Carolina? - 06/13/08 11:25 AM
Thinking about relocating to the Raleigh North Carolina area? Iif you're here, want to know what size home you can get for the averge price?
Maybe you'd like to know how your current home compares to the average price home?
Based on the latest data as of April, 2008, the average sold
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cary: That feller offered me the US Post Office, for only $350/month. He DID! - 06/13/08 07:53 AM
Sometimes I could kick myself. How did I let this one get away? I could have had some choice real estate, the main branch of the Cary, NC, US Post Office, all to myself. I could have been the Realtor of choice. The MAN!
"For only $350/month, you can have the entire 27512 Zip
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cary: CFL's The Future of Lighting.....or Not?!!! - 06/13/08 07:50 AM
We all want to do our part in making our homes more energy efficient, safer for the environment, and easier to take care of. Green homes are becoming more and more popular.
Builders and consumers alike are taking the time when they design their homes to create houses that will function
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cary: CFL's Are They the Future of Lighting......or Not?!!! - 06/13/08 07:47 AM
We all want to do our part in making our homes more energy efficient, safer for the environment, and easier to take care of. Green homes are becoming more and more popular.
Builders and consumers alike are taking the time when they design their homes to create houses that will function
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cary: Still need to sell your home? - 06/12/08 08:19 AM
Yes, we all know this isn't the best time to get top dollar for your home, but don't get caught up in the mass hysteria. Houses ARE still selling!
The number one tip for selling your home today is to PRICE IT RIGHT! Call us to give you the information of what
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cary: Still need to sell your home? - 06/12/08 08:11 AM
Yes, we all know this isn't the best time to get top dollar for your home, but don't get caught up in the mass hysteria. Houses ARE still selling!
The number one tip for selling your home today is to PRICE IT RIGHT! Call us to give you the information of what
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cary: Showed 9 homes this evening. One is memorable. - 06/11/08 10:22 PM
We saw acceptable and less acceptable homes, but I had a good time with my first-time Buyer clients today.
We cruised around Cary, and dropped into 9 homes to view them.
One home in particular was "interesting." Foreclosure hearing notice was stuck in the door handle.
It was somewhat disheveled, and partially
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cary: A Little Sick...A Lot of Funny!...But There's a Moral to Every Story! - 06/11/08 07:54 AM
I don't know where this came from. But, in my endless effort to view every web site on the internet, I came across this video.
I shared it with my partner Linda and it reminded us of a recent home inspection report where the inspector had called out a ripple in the carpet a
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cary: Compensating Factors and FHA - 06/10/08 07:25 PM
I was at a seminar today that reminded me of one of my favorite things about FHA...
the 5th C of Credit! We've all heard about the other 4 C's.
Cash: How much can you put into the property, how much have you saved?
Credit: Do you have a credit history?
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cary: West Lake Cary Apex North Carolina - 06/10/08 02:09 PM
West Lake subdivision, located in Apex,/ Cary NC, boasts beautiful homes ranging in price from $319,000- $400,000, with all the amenities you'd expect from D.R. Horton.
West Lake features homes built around 2 natural ponds, swimming pool, clubhouse, plus neighborhood sidewalks. West Lake Elementary and West Lake Middle School, as well
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cary: Bella Casa Apex North Carolina - 06/10/08 02:06 PM
Showcasing some of the most spectacular homes in the Triangle, Bella Casa features 28 premium lots. The community of Bella Casa features an all-star builder team that is widely known and in high demand throughout the Wake county area. To view all available homes in Bella Casa click here: Bella Casa
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cary: Bella Casa Apex North Carolina - 06/10/08 01:56 PM
Showcasing some of the most spectacular homes in the Triangle, Bella Casa features 28 premium lots.
The community of Bella Casa features an all-star builder team that is widely known and in high demand throughout the Wake county area.
To view all available homes in Bella Casa click here:
Bella Casa
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cary: West Lake new homes in Apex Cary area - 06/10/08 01:53 PM
West Lake subdivision, located in Apex,/ Cary NC, boasts beautiful homes ranging in price from $319,000- $400,000, with all the amenities you'd expect from D.R. Horton.
West Lake features homes built around 2 natural ponds, swimming pool, clubhouse, plus neighborhood sidewalks. West Lake Elementary and West Lake Middle School, as well
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cary: Gas Saving Tips - 06/09/08 02:19 PM
With oil prices reaching record highs, the price of filling up the tank is becoming more and more challenging for many American households. Here are a few simple tips to help you save money at the pump this spring: Use the octane level recommended by your owner's manual - According to
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cary: Wrenn Meadow community in Cary / Apex North Carolina - 06/09/08 02:12 PM
Wrenn Meadow subdivision, located in Apex NC, boasts beautiful homes ranging in price from $400,000- $800,000, with all the amenities you'd expect from a quality semi-custom home builder.
Wrenn Meadow features a lovely pond with an island gazebo and fountain, plus neighborhood sidewalks. The new YMCA with it's huge aquatic center
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cary: Wrenn Meadow community in Cary / Apex North Carolina - 06/09/08 02:06 PM
Wrenn Meadow subdivision, located Apex,/ Cary NC, boasts beautiful homes ranging in price from $400,000- $800,000, with all the amenities you'd expect from a quality semi-custom home builder.
Wrenn Meadow features a lovely pond with an island gazebo and fountain, plus neighborhood sidewalks. The new YMCA with it's huge aquatic center
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cary: Think Green! Together We Can Make A Difference! - 06/08/08 03:55 PM
One of the easiest ways to start reducing the amount of harmful toxins in your home is to pay attention to the cleaning products you purchase. Each day more and more brands are becoming environmentally cautious, and offering great low-toxin alternatives.
Here are some common household items that can be
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cary: Think Green! Together We Can Make A Difference! - 06/08/08 03:51 PM
One of the easiest ways to start reducing the amount of harmful toxins in your home is to pay attention to the cleaning products you purchase. Each day more and more brands are becoming environmentally cautious, and offering great low-toxin alternatives.
Here are some common household items that can be
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cary: AR has ceased to grow? 89,376 members? - 06/06/08 05:23 PM
89,376 seems to be the count for a several days now, at least since Casey Brischle wrote his piece.
Members on line has shown growth, but the member count is frozen at 89,376.
So... is it time for us to all go recruiting? To discover the next Babe Ruth of Blogging?
Or
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cary: New Construction in Cary, Apex, Morrisville and Holly Springs - 06/06/08 03:00 PM
Where do you find new homes in the Triangle?
Even with the recent slow down of new construction in the Triangle, there are still many builders persevering through this season with neighborhood development. Whether it is low maintenance townhouses or estate living, there are many great options and buying opportunities
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cary: Don't Forget Dad This June 15th! - 06/06/08 11:14 AM
The Story of Father's DayContrary to popular misconception, Father's Day was not established as a holiday in order to help greeting card manufacturers sell more cards...
Celebrating Father's DayIf you are looking for something a bit different then here are some things/ways you might consider.
When is Father's Day? We have the
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cary: New Kraft Family YMCA opens! Apex Cary Holly Springs location - 06/06/08 11:00 AM
Although the YMCA pool has been open in the summer for a couple of years now, the main YMCA finally opened this April. What a huge success it has been. My husband Jeff and I joined in April and have been amazed at all the people that are attending.
They have a spacious
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cary: Cary, NC, Real Estate: Preston Village offers custom executive homes in a superior location and setting. - 06/05/08 09:50 PM
Preston Village is a neighborhood of custom executive homes in Cary, NC. The neighborhood is part of Preston, the country club community. Preston Village is conveniently located between NC 55 and Davis Drive. Research Triangle Park (RTP) and Raleigh Durham International Airport are less than ten miles away from Preston Village.
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cary: Cary NC Real Estate, Highland Oaks: Executive homes in a superb location in central Cary, NC - 06/05/08 09:13 PM
Highland Oaks is a newer neighborhood of approximately ninety executive homes in Cary, NC. The community is in a location that can’t be beat! It’s perfectly situated between Cary Parkway and Maynard Road. Highland Oaks is located off High House Road .
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The neighborhood was developed from
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cary: Cary, NC, Real Estate: Willoughby Place offers affordable homes in a convenient location. - 06/05/08 08:01 PM
Willoughby Place is a established neighborhood of affordable homes with generous sized lots in Cary, NC. Willoughby Place is conveniently located near Raleigh and I 40.
The neighborhood was developed in the mid-1980’s. The location near Raleigh and I-40 is convenient for commuting and nearby shopping. Willoughby Place is just
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cary: Cary, NC, Real Estate: Park Place Townhomes, Affordable quality - 06/05/08 07:52 PM
Park Place is a neighborhood of townhomes with bright and spacious floorplans in Cary, NC. The townhome community is conveniently located off of SW Cary Parkway with easy access to Routes 1, 64 and 40.
The neighborhood was developed in the late 90’s by local builder Steve Dickson.
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cary: Cary, NC Real Estate: Greenwood Forest, Classic affordable ranch homes! - 06/04/08 10:49 PM
Greenwood Forest is an established neighborhood of affordable homes with large wooded lots in Cary, NC.
The neighborhood is conveniently located near Interstate 40 and US 1/64, Cary Towne Center Mall, Crossroads Plaza, and the future Walnut Street Park.
Greenwood Forest was developed in the 1960's and
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cary: Cary NC Real Estate: Buckhurst West, Heart of Cary Custom Homes - 06/04/08 10:43 PM
Buckhurst West is a small neighborhood of custom homes by John Leggett in Cary, NC.
Buckhurst West is located off of Harrison Ave with easy access to I 40. It is also in close proximity to Godbold Park and the Black Creek Greenway.
The community was
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cary: Active Adult Community, Cary North Carolina - 06/04/08 08:01 PM
Carolina Preserve, Amberly Planned Development
Carolina Preserve at Amberly is becoming the premier community for active adults in the Triangle. Designed for people 55 years-old or better, this neighborhood is nestled into a larger mixed used community which features walking trails, a fitness center, state-of-the art recreational facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, and
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cary: L'Hermitage at Beaver Creek Apex North Carolina - 06/04/08 03:32 PM
For More Information, call or email us!
To search for your new home in the Raleigh/Cary/ Apex and surrounding areas click here.
Or to see other new construction homes in the area click here.
Linda Jandura & Craig Rutman
Helping families in transition throughout the Triangle area.
919-771-7779
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cary: L'Hermitage at Beaver Creek - 06/04/08 03:27 PM
For More Information, call or email us!
To search for your new home in the Raleigh/Cary/ Apex and surrounding areas click here.
Or to see other new construction homes in the area click here.
Linda Jandura & Craig Rutman
Helping families in transition throughout the Triangle area.
Linda Jandura & Craig
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cary: Cary Apex area market report April 2008 - 06/04/08 02:49 PM
The real estate market for Cary/ Apex/ Morrisville North Carolina continues to out-perform the national market. There were actually more homes put under contract in April 2008 than in April 2007.
As these charts show the average price per square foot for homes sold is very positive as well, up $3 from April
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cary: Raleigh Cary Apex North Carolina Market Report for April 2008 - 06/04/08 02:40 PM
The real estate market for Cary/ Apex North Carolina continues to out-perform the national market. There were actually more homes put under contract in April 2008 than in April 2007.
As these charts show the average price per square foot for homes sold is very positive as well, up $3 from April
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cary: An Opportuntiy to Donate to your Church or Favorite Charity - 06/04/08 02:26 PM
Real Living Mortgage in conjunction with Craig & Linda of the Rutman Jandura Team is offering a program called the Sharing Advantage. When you put your trust in Craig & Linda to assist you in finding your new home, we will make a donation to your church or favorite charity! Real
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cary: An Opportunity to Donate to Your Church or Favorite Charity! - 06/04/08 02:21 PM
Real Living Mortgage in conjunction with Craig & Linda of the Rutman Jandura Team is offering a program called the Sharing Advantage. When you put your trust in Craig & Linda to assist you in finding your new home, we will make a donation to your church or favorite charity! Real
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cary: Cary, NC, Real Estate: Have your home inspected BEFORE you market it! - 06/03/08 10:39 PM
I wrote a little ad piece for the Cary News in May, to be placed in the "Consult a Specialist" Q & A Section.
The thought was to encourage more Sellers to have a home inspection performed prior to putting their home on the market, and to make all cited repairs. The
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cary: Wake County Crowder District Park; 33 acres of Pleasant! - 06/03/08 10:18 PM
Wake County Crowder District Park is located along Ten Ten Road in eastern Apex, NC.
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It is easily accessed from Cary, Raleigh, Holly Springs, and provides an oasis in a rapidly developing area of Wake County.
I was at the park in April, and was able to get
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cary: If I have a mortgage prequalification letter, why would the Seller ask me for a "preapproval" letter? - 06/03/08 08:12 PM
It's a tough market out there. Sure is. The Triangle is strong, but not immune to market forces. Why make it worse for yourself as a Buyer?
Some folks think that they call the tune strictly because they call themselves "Buyers." That's not enough! Real "Buyers" bring credibility, also known as proof
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cary: Miramonte Apex North Carolina - 06/03/08 02:11 PM
The Miramonte subdivision, located Apex, NC, boasts lovely 3 to 4 homes and town homes ranging in price from $171,000 to $300,000.
Miramonte features a spectacular swimming pool, a tot lot, and tennis courts for residence use.
Lot sizes for the homes in Miramonte range from .17 to .22 acres and home sizes
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cary: Seagroves Farm Apex NC - 06/03/08 02:04 PM
Seagroves Farm Apex North Carolina
The Seagroves Farm subdivision, located Apex, NC, boasts beautiful homes ranging in price from $398,000 to $515,000, with all the amenities you'd expect from a quality semi-custom home builder.
Seagroves Farm features a neighborhood swimming pool and swim team, and clubhouse exclusive to homeowners.
Lot
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cary: Seagroves Farm Apex North Carolina - 06/03/08 01:30 PM
The Seagroves Farm subdivision, located Apex, NC, boasts beautiful homes ranging in price from $398,000 to $515,000, with all the amenities you'd expect from a quality semi-custom home builder.
Seagroves Farm features a neighborhood swimming pool and swim team, and clubhouse exclusive to homeowners.
Lot sizes for the homes in Seagroves
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cary: Miramonte Apex, NC - 06/03/08 01:26 PM
The Miramonte subdivision, located Apex, NC, boasts lovely 3 to 4 homes and town homes ranging in price from $171,000 to $300,000.
Miramonte features a spectacular swimming pool, a tot lot, and tennis courts for residence use.
Lot sizes for the homes in Miramonte range from .17 to .22 acres and home sizes
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cary: "Exceptional Service at an Exceptional Price" - 06/03/08 09:10 AM
LOOKING FOR A WAY TO KEEP MORE OF YOUR HOMES EQUITY IN YOUR POCKET?
Tina Eames and Strategy 1 Realty may have the answer. We are a FULL service Real Estate company that offers FULL service listings for just 3.4%. Why pay more when you no longer have to compromise
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cary: Abbington Apex, NC homes for sale - 06/02/08 12:56 PM
The Abbington subdivision, located Apex, NC, boasts estate-style custom homes ranging in price from $500,000 to $700,000, with all the amenities you'd expect from the award winning builder team assembled there.
Abbington features a competition-sized swimming pool, a tot lot, and tennis courts for residence use. The Abbington Alligators swim team
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