Jim O'Donnell's (jeod2) Blog

As George Perpard used to say on the TV show the "A TEAM" Don't you just love it when a plan comes together.  I got a price reduction on my listing just before my open house on Sunday.  This is a 1475 Sq foot Ranch in Fuquay-Varina in the Sandy Springs subdivision.  One this this home does have t...

If you are interested in Real Estate in the southern side of wake county, whether you are a Real Estate professional and investor or simply a home owner, everyone is curious where I-540 is going.  The North Carolina Turnpike authority have published a google map to give you a GUIDE.  This is not ...

Convential wisdom in the past has told us that if a listing goes 2 weeks without a showing or has had 10 showings without an offer, the price is too high.  I am wondering in the current market, does these time lines hold true.  I know alot has to depend on the local market, price point, condition...

    Monday Real Estate Report Last week in Triangle Real Estate  Legend: ASP = Average Sales Price ADOM = Average Days on Market ASF = Average Square Footage Triangle = Entire MLS Area   Township         Closed     ASP ADOM ASF Cary 5 $362,980 231 2,591 Morrisville 5 $185,681 36 1,810 Raleigh 37 ...

Today I am stealing a little time to wish everyoe a Happy Valentines Day.  I am a romantic sap and have been married to the same woman for 25 years.  I would do it all over again tomorrow.  We decided long ago that Valentines day did not belong to me or to her, but it would belong to us.  Neither...

This morning I went with my client for a new construction walk thru to have them place stuff like recessed lighting, phone and cable jacks.  I always bring my camera along.  Every time a jack or fixture was located, I took a picture.    I have had it happen in the past where thre was supposed to ...

Interested in the Fuquay-Varina Real EstateMarket?  This is a great find.  One level living.  3 bedrooms 2 baths with a 2 car garage and a large screened in porch.  Approx 14 acre, fenced with a storage shed.  Solid Surface countertops in kitchen and baths.  Large great room and large master bed...

GREAT LISTING IN FUQUAY-VARINA.  This home is getting alot of showing and won't last much longer.  With the 1st time home buyers tax credits and the move uo credits, homes that are in great shape and priced right are moving.  If you would like more information on this listing, you can go the hom...

There has been legislature recently regarding hand held communication devices.  Some States have banned talking and the phone and driving unless you are using a hands free device.  Also texting and driving has been banned in North Carolina.  On the news last night, a town in North Carolina is tal...

  Monday Real Estate Report Last week in Triangle Real Estate   Legend: ASP = Average Sales Price ADOM = Average Days on Market ASF = Average Square Footage Triangle = Entire MLS Area   Township         Closed     ASP ADOM ASF Cary 20 $303,110 104 2,461 Morrisville 3 $170,028 97 2,019 Raleigh 28...