Thoughts...

I try to avoid having my 3 year old daughter along on appointments but sometimes, I don't have a choice.  I am always willing to show homes in the evening on short notice, but I forewarn my buyers that I need to bring mini me along. DISCLAIMER:  Now, for future clients...this tag along has only h...

 Thank You to ALL our Triangle Area Hero's! Are you one of the following... Raleigh Police Officer Raleigh Firefighter Raleigh EMS Wake County School Teacher  Volunteer EMS or Firefighter in Wake County   Our thank you is $500 towards your closing costs for all the unselfish community service you...

A group of friends went out a few weeks ago for a night on the town and some oysters downtown. 42nd St Oyster Bar is a Raleigh landmark but it's also a great night spot to catch some music.  http://www.42ndstoysterbar.com/ Each Thursday the bands are great but I found a favorite!  This Thursday A...

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977770868&grpId=3659174697244816   There was a big time oops today...sounds like a heck of a deal though!  Wish it was true, but the slick wording of a disclaimer doesn't hold Best Buy to this.  They can change and rearrange anything that i...

Great article for nervous first time home buyers, people considering selling a home in Raleigh, Cary, Durham or Wake County. We live in a solid area that is still growing.  I'm watching comments across my TweetDeck and I'm happy I live here!   Raleigh-Durham, N.C.(14.7 percent, up 3.6 points). A ...

http://activerain.com/blogsview/1175553/listing-get-packing-and-prepping-part-1   So I had some requests to write about tips to sell you home.  Above was Part 1...here goes Part 2! You've done your best and taken a good look around while cleaning and decluttering.  Did you find anything good?  I'...

Well, this could be a loaded topic but a past client asked me to give a little push to some of the single buyers out there. She just took the dive herself recently and is happier than ever! I myself am newly single so I suppose I can have a say-so on this topic.  Also, Raleigh, NC is ranked one o...

I'm trying to be more aware of the choices I make in my home.  Every small update or energy saving tips can help my pocket book and the earth. I ran across this website http://life.gaiam.com/gaiam/p/id/CAT00004 and thought it was very helpful.  Some of the idea's were things I knew but I didn't r...

I've been working with many families relocating to the Raleigh, NC area.  The question about schools and purchasing a home is always a sticky one!  Wake County is notorious for re-arranging kids all over the place.  I personally know a family who's son has been moved to 4 different schools in 6 y...

There are some great deals out there in the Raleigh, Durham, Wake county area's.  Foreclosures are not flying onto the market but there are still good deals to be had. Here are my FYI warnings for HUD foreclosure purchases: 1.  Here in NC it, HMBI and HUD now require 5 days to review a HUD settle...