Krista Abshure's (kabshure) Blog

I am sure that you all know about the $8000 tax credit for First Time Home Buyers and those who have not owned a home in the past 3 years.  Well, time is almost up to take the government up on this offer!  You must have the home that you are buying Under Contract by April 30th and Close on it pri...

I love living in Fuquay Varina and have never regretted our decision to make it our home!  This town is full of friendly people who all seem to say be glad to be here too!  I thought that you might like to take the opportunity to come see for your self and experience some of the wonderful communi...

Do you think that you can't afford to buy a home.  Let me help you realize that you can't afford not to!   *Owning a home is the most common way to build personal wealth / net worth.  When you rent you are helping someone else pay their mortgage while their property appreciates in value. In essen...

My co worker and I recently hosted a Home Buyers Seminar.  We marketed the seminar by mailing seminar specific postcards to a target audience for about 2 months prior to the event.  We did not receive any registered buyers prior to the event, but hoping for a great outcome we moved forward as pla...

I just returned from the Century 21 North and South Carolina Awards ceremony and meeting in Charlotte.  I have to say it was very exciting, it was great being around people who have a positive outlook regarding real estate. I am tired of the agents who only have doom & gloom reports and I want ev...

A wise expeirianced agent once told me that in real estate you need to be the "go to" person for all your clients needs.   Your clients need to be aware that you are THE PERSON to call when they need to know the best doctor in town, the number to the library, where to get something notarized, wha...

I would love to know why some agents feel it is necessary to be confrontational from the very beginning of a transaction.  I guess my thoughts are that we as agents; representing sellers or buyers; have one ultimate goal.  At least I know that I have one ultimate goal.  Getting to the closing tab...

Well today is the day! Kohl's officially opened at 8 am this morning!  I can't wait to go shopping!  For those of you who shopping challenged this will make things even more convenient!  There is no reason to leave Fuquay Varina to find a great deal on many household, decorating and personal item...

There are lots of things going on in our town and as usual I thought I would give you an update!  If you have driven down 401 lately you might have noticed some construction going on right beside McDonalds.  Well I have heard on very good authority that we will be having a "Cook out."  This is a ...

As always there is alot going on here in our "little" town!  For instance, have you noticed an increase in the amount of young children wearing helmets and pads lately?  No, they have not decided to practice dressing up for Halloween early, it is Football season in Fuquay!!!  The Fuquay Varina At...