cary nc real estate: Seagrove Pottery and the Ashboro Zoo - A Raleigh Daytrip - 11/12/06 08:18 PM
Just a short drive from Cary NC is a daytrip that you will remember.
Take Randolph county, an 801-square-mile expans in the literal heart of North Caorlina, midway between the Atlantic and the Appalachians. Two hundres years ago, its fertile Piedmont soil and rich clay attracted British potters, who laid the … (2 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Wake County School Bond Issue Passes - 11/08/06 05:58 AM
Yesterday voters made a great choice by approving the $970 Million Wake County School Bond that will fund schools across the county. According to the Wake County Board of Elections, the bond issue passed by a margin of 104,717 votes to 92,810 or a percentage of 53.01% to 46.99%.
The … (1 comments)
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cary nc real estate: A Halloween Celebration at Koka Booth Amphitheatre - 10/27/06 04:17 PM
Gaelic Myths & Mayhem
A Celebration of Halloween through the ages!
Sponsored by The Historical Enrichment Society & Irish Events NC
SATURDAY · OCTOBER 28 ·11 am – 10 pm
Featuring great Halloween activities and entertainment for the whole family! During the day, a wide variety of kids activities, games, pumpkin painting, costume contests, … (1 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Outdoor Ice Rink Coming To Koka Booth Amphitheatre In Cary This November - 10/27/06 03:54 PM
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Koka Booth Ampitheatre is located in the heart of Cary at Symphony Lake. It has been recently ranked in the Top 10 Ampitheatres in the US. The creative minds at the ampitheatre are bringing a special treat for the holidays!! An outdoor skating rink. Here are all of … (2 comments)
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cary nc real estate: How To Drive Traffic To Your Blog - 10/27/06 07:02 AM
I spent many years in high tech before launching my career in Real Estate. I say this because REALTORS are rappedly ramping up their technical skills to be competitive in the marketplace. One way to increase one's business is to have a blog. Now the big question is: "How do I … (17 comments)
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cary nc real estate: RTP Continues Powerful Commercial Growth - 10/26/06 10:39 PM
As you have read in some of my previous posts, developers from California, Florida, Virginia, New York, Pennsylvania and Illinois (in particular) are pumping money into new commercial construction in the Research Triangle area. From 2000 through 2005 the nation’s population grew 5.3%, North Carolina’s population grew 7.8% and the seven county Triangle region … (2 comments)
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cary nc real estate: 1st Time Homebuyers Beware - 10/23/06 10:27 PM
I recently worked with a 1st time homebuyer. He had the best intentions but he needed a lot of help. He needs three things to buy a house -- good income, good credit, and some cash. And if he lacks any one of those, sometimes even if they lack two, there is often a way around … (2 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Exploring North Carolina in the Fall with the Kids - 10/22/06 11:03 AM
Many newcomers ask me about things to do in North Carolina. My family just loves this daytrip from the Triangle. Take a leisurely drive to Asheboro so the kids can go to the Zoo. The Polar Bears are a big draw. After the zoo mosey over the Seagrove, North Carolina a short … (6 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Holly Springs, NC - Did you know it's the Fastest Growing City in North Carolina? - 10/19/06 08:21 PM
Nestled among Apex, Cary and Fuquay-Varina, all towns experiencing growth from the heavily populated Raleigh and RTP areas, Holly Springs is rapidly growing. The Town of less than 1,000 in 1990 grew to more than 9,000 in 2000. By 2006, the population was approximately 17,500. Speaking of growth, Holly Springs is projected … (0 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Renaissance at Regency in Cary - An Exclusive Address - 10/19/06 08:06 PM
I mentioned earlier this week when the Parade of Homes winners were announced that there is a brand new luxury community ready to launch in prime real estate in Cary.
The Developer is Creedmoor Partners, the same team who brought you Devon, Linville, Stonemoor, Birklands, Chatsworth, Olde Creedmoor, The Moorlands, Traemoor Manor, Hasentree and all … (2 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Apex YMCA under construction in Southeast Wake County - 10/18/06 06:29 AM
For those of you who love working out in the beautiful Cary/Raleigh YMCA's and have been waiting for years for the new YMCA in Apex/Holly Springs your day is almost here. The YMCA of the Triangle enters an exciting new eara with the groundbreaking of the Southwest Wake YMCA. Volunteers and community leaders gathered … (2 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Triangle Parade of Homes Winners Announced - 10/17/06 07:46 PM
The Parade of Homes winners were announced last week. The Gold Medal went to the DenMark Construction home in Radcliffe while the Silver Medal went to the Jayco Construction home in The Overlook at Chatsworth. Congratulations to all the winners in all the price ranges and to those with perfect scores.
With regard to million … (1 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Monet Exhibit Comes To Raleigh-10/15/2006-1/14/2007 - 10/17/06 06:55 PM
A couple of years ago my husband and I spent a couple of weeks in Europe. One of my fondest memories included a visit to Claude Monet's home in Giverny, France. I actually got to see the actual Lily Pond that inspired the Monet paintings.
I'm so excited that they have … (3 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate - Market Conditions - 10/11/06 10:28 PM
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cary nc real estate: 55+ Community in NC - The Village at Aversboro - 10/09/06 07:40 PM
The Village at Aversboro is an approved Active 55+ community in Garner. Developer Douglas Ball has received approval for a new subdivision in Garner near the corner of Aversboro and Timber Rd.
The Village at Aversboro will feature 147 single family, all brick homes from 1600- 2600 square feet priced … (11 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Wake County School Update - 10/08/06 10:46 PM
Last week I attended a seminar at the Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors (RRAR) and the head of the Durham and Wake County School Boards were in attendance. They shared with us quite a bit of information on the upcoming growth plans for the schools in the area.
Our school system … (3 comments)
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cary nc real estate: In my market, swimming pools aren't worth it.... - 10/08/06 10:37 PM
In some parts of the country (Florida and Arizona), a swimming pool is a must have. However, in the Triangle, a pool does nothing to increase the value of your home and can potentially drive away potential buyers.I have had several clients in town recently from Florida, Texas, and Arizona. They … (7 comments)
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cary nc real estate: How Investors Can Make Money In A Market That Is Slow and Steady!! - 10/05/06 11:22 PM
The market in cary is still steadily appreciating. We haven't seen the boom of Florida, California, or Arizona but we do see the slow, steady appreciation. If all you want to do in real estate is make money on the basis of appreciation (asset growth), then you need a primer on how to make … (4 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Coping With a Changing Mortgage Market - 10/05/06 11:08 PM
After rising all year, interest rates recently fell for six consecutive weeks to their lowest point since July. Less than a year ago, experts everywhere, from the Federal Bureau of Investigations to the Federal Reserve, questioned appraised values of homes. Now, as the boom wanes, lenders are more certain mortgages are … (1 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Prepare Your Home For Old Man Winter - 09/30/06 08:38 PM
I know it doesn't feel like winter yet, but it is right around the corner. Although it doesn't get too cold hear in North Carolina it doesn't hurt to be prepared for a long winter season. Ice, snow and wind can have devastating consequences on the coziest of homes. Several experts … (4 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Best Place to Live for Retires in 2006 -Raleigh, NC #4 and #3 Best Place to Reinvent You Life - 09/22/06 09:46 PM
I recently received my Senior Real Estate Specialits designation at the Raleigh Regional Association of Realtors. I decided to embark on this designation because I've been working with a number of seniors that are relocating to the area to be with their children. Last year Raleigh had approximately 18,500 transplants from … (3 comments)
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cary nc real estate: The Parks at Meadowview - A New Gated Community Just South of Chapel Hill - 09/19/06 07:07 PM
I attended a great presentation today at the Rams Club at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill with all of the agents. A representative of a new neighborhood called The Parks at Meadowview came to town to tell us all about the community. What a fantastic presentation he brought!
The … (2 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Best Place to Live in the US - Cary, NC - 09/17/06 07:48 PM
A lot of people ask me about the Cary area. These details are provided for folks that are interested in our area and want more details on the neighborhoods and the history of the area. Believe it or not, Cary is now the third-largest city in the Triangle. A large part of … (3 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Buying vs. Renting..Why homeownership is the way to go - 09/15/06 08:19 PM
Yup, the cliché is true: Buying a home is one of the smartest financial decisions most people will ever make.Don’t take my word for it. What do I know? Take the Federal Reserve’s. Its Survey of Consumer Finances has consistently found a huge gap between the wealth piled up by homeowners … (7 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Wake County Schools Update--19 Schools Chosen for Year-Round Status - 09/08/06 04:20 PM
The Wake County School board voted yesterday to decide which elementary schools will be converted to year round status. This has been a big controversy because there has been so much growth in the area that the schools cannot handle the growth. This year when the school doors opened in Wake County the … (2 comments)
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cary nc real estate: West Regional Library Opens Its Doors on Sept. 16 - 09/01/06 07:26 AM
West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Drive in Cary, will pen its doors Saturday, September 16, immediately following an official ribbon-cutting ceremony.
To celebrate the occasion, West Regional Library will host a day of fun-filled events and performances for all ages that start at 10:30 a.m. and run until 5 p.m. … (2 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Town of Cary Road Expansion Update - 09/01/06 07:24 AM
As you know from the proliferation of orange barrels all around us, the Town of Cary and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) have several road projects under construction in our area. Here is a brief summary of these projects.
[A] Louis Stephens Drive from Heritage Pines to Morrisville … (3 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Carolina Preserve by Del Webb Active Adult Living Community in Cary, North Carolina - 08/31/06 02:34 PM
Carolina Preserve by Del Webb at Amberly, a new Active Adult Community is located in presitigous Cary, North Carolina. Why live in Cary, NC?
Cary has earned numerous awards for its high quality of life and has been rated the #1 place to live on the East Coast by Money Magazine … (12 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Twin Lakes in Cary - Martha Stewart's First Residential Home Community - 08/30/06 10:32 PM
Coming soon to the Triangle!! Martha's Stewart is teaming w/KB Homes to build Single Family Residential and townhomes in Cary, NC. If you've followed Martha Stewart through the years you will know that she is a wizard when it comes to decorating, cooking, gardening and entertaining.
KB Home created a joint venture with Martha Stewart for … (2 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate - Bidding in a Hot Market - 08/30/06 06:03 AM
Reports of a sizzling housing market in the West Cary area are prompting would-be owners to take shortcuts or act impulsively - steps that REALTORS® say could have costly consequences. To help prepare buyers for competing in today's fast-moving real estate market, the Triangle Area Association of REALTORS® suggests 10 steps every prospective buyer should … (1 comments)
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cary nc real estate: Cary NC Real Estate>>Cary NC Housing Bubble? What Bubble? - 08/27/06 10:57 AM
In many regions across the United States home prices have been rising sharply, and media coverage has predicted a burst in the "so-called" housing market bubble.
Are you are concerned about a possible real estate bubble in Cary? The National Association of Realtors Research Division recently conducted a home price analysis in … (3 comments)
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