Meadowmont Neighborhood Update2008 These are the Active, Pending and Closed real estate transactions for Chapel Hill's Meadowmont neighborhood for 2008.  If you have any questions about any of these homes, please call or email The Rogers Team.    Status List Date Pending Date Sold Date DOM Address  Original List Price   List Price   Sale Price  SqFt BR Full Bth Hlf Bth Gar Yr Blt Acres Active 11/10/08       48 302 Circle Park Place   1,099,000  1,099,000      4023 3 3 2 2 2005 0.08 Active 9/29/08       90 533 Meadowmont Village Circle      489,000     489,000      1302 1 2 0 0 2003 0 Active 8/11/08       139 202 W Barbee Chapel Road   1,065,000  1,065,000      4068 3 3 2 2 2004 0.072 Active 9/20/08       99 407 Weaver Mine Trail      529,900     529,900      2061 3 2 1 2 2002 0.2 Active... 12/28/2008

Lake Hogan Farms Neighborhood Update 2008 These are the Active, Pending and Closed real estate transactions for Chapel Hill's Lake Hogan Farms neighborhood for 2008.  If you have any questions about any of these homes, please call or email The Rogers Team.  Status List Date Pending Date Sold Date DOM Address  Original List Price   List Price   Sale Price  SqFt BR Full Bth Hlf Bth Gar Yr Blt Acres Active 10/20/08       69 216 Turtleback Crossing Drive      884,000     884,000      4705 5 5 0 3 2006 0.89 Active 11/11/08       47 132 Shadow Ridge Place      518,000     518,000      2965 4 3 0 2 2000 0.32 Active 11/3/08       55 204 Lake Manor Road      975,000     975,000      4484 5 4 1 3 2001 0.5 Active 9/15/08       104 209 Commons Way      625,000     599,000      3490 5 3 1 2 1996 0.5... 12/28/2008

Silver Creek Neighborhood Update Year to Date 2008 These are the Active, Pending and Closed real estate transactions for Chapel Hill's Silver Creek neighborhood for 2008.  If you have any questions about any of these homes, please call or email The Rogers Team. Status List Date Pending Date Sold Date DOM Address  Original List Price   List Price   Sale Price  SqFt BR Full Bth Hlf Bth Gar Yr Blt Acres Active 10/14/08       75 200 Telluride Trail   1,200,000  1,200,000      5137 5 4 1 2 1998 0.57 Active 5/22/08       220 216 Silver Creek Trail      975,000     899,000      5755 6 4 1 2 1995 0.49 Active 6/2/08       209 101 San Sophia Drive   1,150,000  1,050,000      5262 6 5 0 3 2000 0.83 Active 11/6/08       52 406 Silver Creek Trail      609,900     599,900      3000 5 3 0 2 2003 0.56 ... 12/28/2008

Every year the Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill, NC features a Gingerbread House Competition.  We have made it a family tradition to take our girls to see the entries beautifully displayed around the inn.  Entries from adults and children are both creative and artistic!  Vote for your personal favorites and the winners are announced December 20th and posted on their website www.carolinainn.com.  Admission to view the gingerbread displays is free, make a day of it and have afternoon tea at the inn or explore downtown Chapel Hill! December 13 - December 21 8am- 10pm Daily Admission: Free! There are so many local activities to enjoy this holiday - get out and explore! Support your local businesses and create some lasting holiday memories!   Yvonne Beal, Broker, Chapel Ridge Realty Chatham County ... 12/04/2008

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The following article which appeared in the Chapel Hill News, details the new Technology Pilot Program that was recently approved by the CHCCS Board.Two local schools, Culbreth Middle and Scroggs Elementary, are moving forward with a pilot program that will bring new educational technologies -- including the iPod Touch -- into the classroom. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Board of Education approved an agreement in mid-October with N.C. Virtual Public Schools, a state government organization that will test cutting-edge educational techniques at both schools later this school year before possibly using them statewide. The agreement gives each school $30,000 to buy audio/video equipment and mobile technology devices such as the iPod Touch. From the Chapel Hill News 11/20/2008

On Wednesday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m. the Town will host a public educational session on Carolina North. In late October, the University submitted a request for zoning changes and creation of a Development Agreement. The session will provide information about the process to negotiate a Development Agreement and a base zoning district for Carolina North as well as the timeframe for these discussions. The application materials will also be presented. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 405 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. The University's application and background information are available on the town's website at www.townofchapelhill.org/carolinanorth. The day before, on Tuesday, November 18, the third in a series of discussions between the Chapel Hill Town... 11/17/2008

Lake Hogan Farms is in Orange County, NC, is in the Chapel Hill/Carrboro City School District, has a Chapel Hill address (post office)but is in the Carrboro municipal district (planning and taxes). This can be confusing so send me an email or call and I'll explain.        My clients who have purchased in Lake Hogan Farms love the neighborhood. Sometimes it's hard to meet friends when moving to a new area and this neighborhood makes it easy. There are lots of activities for both children and adults. Holiday parties, progressive dinner parties, book clubs, basketball and tennis for both children and adults to name just a few. There are also volunteer opportunities with community service organizations. This year there was voting in the club house. The sidewalks and walking trails are a gre... 11/07/2008

Raleigh NC Relocation Package Private Schools in Chapel Hill NC What is the Best School For Your Kids to Attend in Orange County? New to the Raleigh NC area?  Have a child ready to enter school?  Here is a list of private schools in Orange County. Grade levels and ages vary from pre-K to all the way through high school.    Carolina Friends School - Chapel Hill Early School 531 Raleigh Road, Chapel Hill, NC, 919-383-6602 Offering half-day, full day and extended day programs for kids age 3-6 the Chapel Hill Early School is right next to the University of North Carolina. Carolina Friends School strives to teach through creative thinking and help students achieve their full potential. For admission for the next school year, applications will be accepted from Sept 1 - January 4 for Early Edu... 10/30/2008

Englewood is located east of Chapel Hill just off Erwin Road.  This neighborhood is convienently located between Chapel Hill and Durham and has great access to both areas as well as I-40.  This is a subdivision of about 50 homes built by John Weiland in the late 1990s.  The homes are primarily transitional and have all the modern upgrades. Schools: Rashkis Elemenatary, Guy Phillips Middle, East Chapel Hill High To search the MLS to find homes for sale in Chapel Hill, Click Here. To view homes currently available in the Englewood neighborhood, click here. 10/03/2008

Colony Lake is located east of Chapel Hill near Eastgate Mall, the new home of Trader Joes and Starbucks.  This neighborhood has single-family homes and townhouses.  These are smaller, affordable homes located on small lots.  There is a nice, non-recreational, lake in this neighborhood.  Some houses and townhouses line the lake. Schools:  Ephesus Elementary, Guy Phillips Middle, East Chapel Hill High Search the MLS for homes for sale in Chapel Hill, Click Here. To view homes currently available in the Colony Lake neighborhood, click here. 10/03/2008

Colony Woods is an older, established neighborhood that is in between Briarcliff and Ridgefield.  This neighborhood is centrally located in Chapel Hill.  It is very close to Ephesus Elementary and University Mall. The homes were built in the 1960s.  There are a number of split-levels, split foyers and traditional homes.  It is a very nice wooded neighborhood with nice lots.  Many houses have been updated and added onto.  This is a large neighborhood that is great for walking.  There is a community pool (Ridgewood) in this neighborhood. Schools: Ephesus Elementary, Guy Phillips Middle, East Chapel Hill High Click here to search homes for sale in Chapel Hill. To view homes currently available in the Colony Woods neighborhood, click here. 10/03/2008

Cobble Ridge is located south of Chapel Hill.  This is a mid-priced neighborhood with transitional and traditional homes on .20 to .30 acre lots.  This neighborhood is very close to Culbreth Middle School, Southern Village, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Schools:  FFrank Porter Graham, Elementary Grey Culbreth Middle School, Chapel Hill High School To search for homes for sales in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and the surrounding area, click here. To view homes currently available in the Cobble Ridge neighborhood, click here. 10/03/2008

Cedar Hills is located on the northeast side of Chapel Hill.  This is a lovely wooded, established neighborhood located near Cedar Hills Park and very close to East Chapel Hill High School.   These houses primarily were built in the 1970s and 80s.  There is a range of types, sizes and styles.  Many of these homes have had beautiful updates and additions. Schools:  Estes Hills Elementary, Smith Middle School, East Chapel Hill High To search for homes for sale in Chapel Hill, Click Here. To view homes currently available in the Cedar Hills neighborhood, click here. 10/03/2008

Briar Cliff is centrally located in Chapel Hill.  It is near University Mall and has excellent access to major arteries for easy access throughout the entire area.  It is in the walk zone to Ephesus Elementary and is very close to University Mall.  The neighborhood is connected to Colony Woods and Ridgefield.  It is a large neighborhood with loads of diversity of house sizes, types and styles.  A number of houses have had substantial updates and additions.  The lots are nicely wooded.  This is a great neighborhood for walking. There also is a community pool (Ridgewood) located in this neighborhood. Schools:  Ephesus Elementary, Guy Phillips Middle School, East Chapel Hill High Click here to search for homes for sale in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area. To view homes currently avail... 10/03/2008

Bolin Forest is located within walking distance to downtown Carrboro.  This neighborhood also backs to Bolin Creek which has 10 miles of hiking and biking trails.  This is a nicely wooded neighborhood with traditional and transitional houses.  There are a range of house sizes from 1100 to over 3000 square feet.  In certain sections, you can find homes with basements.  The homes primarily were built in the 1980s and 90s and sit on nice .25 to .30 acre lots. Schools:  Carrboro Elementary; McDougle Middle School; Chapel Hill High To see homes for sale in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and the surrounding area, click here. To view homes currently available in the Bolin Forest neighborhood, click here. 10/03/2008

Berryhill is a subdivision located south of Chapel Hill and is close to Frank Porter Graham elementary school.  There are two sections to this neighborhood.  The original section has houses that were built in the 1980s and are generally transitional in style on .3  acre lots.  The newer section, which was built by a range of local custom builders, was built in the 1990s and early 2000s.  These houses also are transitional in style and are on lots ranging from .25 to .7 of an acre.  There are sidewalks and a private soccer field in Berryhill. Schools:  Frank Porter Graham Elementary, Culbreth Middle School, Carrboro High School                 Click Here to see homes for sale in Chapel Hill, Carrboro and the surrounding area.        To view homes currently available in the Berryhill nei... 10/03/2008

  Argonne Hills is centrally located in Chapel Hill.  It is above Lake Forest and near Piney Mountain off of Martin Luther King Drive.  It is an older, established neighborhood with wooded lots.  The houses generally were built in the 1970s and are 1500 - 2000 square feet.  A number of the homes have been updated.  The lots range in size from .25 to .50 acre. Schools:  Estes Hills Elementary; Guy Phillips Middle; East Chapel Hill High To search for homes in Chapel Hill and the surrounding area, click here. To view homes currently available in the Argonne Hills neighborhood, click here. 10/03/2008

Southern Community Park, located south of Southern Village and west of 15-501, has been under construction for one year and is 90 percent finishedl. The park is 72 acres and will have three athletic/soccer fields, two basketball courts, an inline hockey court, a two-acre dog park, a meadow area, trails, a play area, and a disk golf course. The project is being funded by Orange County, Chapel Hill, and a North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund grant and is one of a few great projects underway in Chapel Hill. The park is set to open this Fall, though three of the athletic fields won't open until sometime in 2009. Schools: Scroggs Elementary, Culbreth Middle School, Carrboro High Interested in seeing homes on the market in Southern Village -- Click Here. 09/27/2008

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro School System consistently has the highest SAT scores in the State and does exceptionally well nationally.  In 2008, Chapel Hills combined score was 1753 for math, reading and writing as compared with 1489 for all of North Carolina and 1511 as compared to the U.S. Click here to see the complete results across all North Carolina High Schools.     How our students are doing in surrounding counties is shown in recent SAT scores and in special enrichment programs offered in the schools. See: Chatham County, NC 2006-2008 SAT Scores Durham, NC High Schools 2006-2008 SAT Scores Orange County NC School SAT Scores 2006-2007 Wake County, NC Schools 2007-2008 SAT Scores Are You Looking For A Language Immersion Program For Your Child? 09/25/2008