The Starmount Neighborhoods, which include Starmount Forest and Starmount Farms, had a jump in homes that went under contract, which will likely lead to a lot of homes selling within the next month or so.  Check below for 2011 Starmount, Greensboro, NC Real Estate Market Information as of 5/6/2011: Active Homes For Sale in Starmount: Number of homes for Sale: 34 Average Asking Price: $405,221 Average Days on Market:  109   Homes For Sale in Starmount Pending Homes in Starmount: Number of Pending Homes: 9  All Homes Pending in Starmount Sold Homes in Starmount Since January 1, 2011:  7 Average List Price: $310,914  Average Sold Price: $289,907 Average SP/LP ratio (what % of asking price did homes sell for): 93% Average Days On Market:  88  All Homes Sold in Starmount See Also: Search Hom... 05/09/2011

Sunset Hills, located in Greensboro, NC, has had a significant activity in home sales in 2011.  Eleven homes have sold year-to-date.  Here is the latest Sunset Hills, Greensboro, NC Real Estate Market Information as of 5/6/2011: Active Homes For Sale in Sunset Hills: Number of homes for Sale: 26 Average Asking Price: $290,050 Average Days on Market:  77 Homes For Sale in Sunset Hills Pending Homes in Sunset Hills: Number of Pending Homes: 1 Homes Currently Under Contract in Sunset Hills Sold Homes in Sunset Hills In 2011 Number of Homes Sold: 11  Average List Price: $245,627 Average Sold Price: $234,764 Average SP/LP ratio (what % of asking price did homes sell for): 95% Average Days On Market: 145   Homes that Sold in Sunset Hills For more information on Sunset Hills or any area in the... 05/09/2011

Greensboro home sales are up, but prices are down Sales in our area are reported to be up 11% in the first quarter of this year.  Sales were a bit higher for the same time period in 2010.  This is attributed to the federal tax credit for first time home buyers that was in effect early last year. 602 existing single-family homes were sold in January, February and March of 2011. That's up 10.8 percent compared to the last quarter of 2010.   Average sales priceFirst quarter 2011: $172,456. Fourth quarter 2010: $188,527First quarter 2010: $173,738 Average time on marketFirst quarter 2011: 114.8 daysFourth quarter 2010: 114 days Inventory of homesAfter first quarter 2011: 2,352After first quarter 2010: 2,746 05/09/2011

RUCO vs. House Bill 554 RUCO – Rental Unit Certificate of Occupancy – Since January 1, 2009, a certificate of inspection that is required on all rental properties here in Greensboro, North Carolina.  Housing features covered by RUCO include: Premises – The housing premises must be structurally sound and must be waterproof and weatherproof. Equipment and furnishings – Occupants must have adequate heating facilities, potable water, sanitary facilities, and adequate space for sleeping. Sanitation – All rooms used by the occupants must be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. New legislation and budget challenges may eliminate mandatory certification this year. Does every rental property need to be RUCO inspected and certified? A report in the Sunday, May 8, 2011, Greensboro News an... 05/09/2011

Greensboro Greenways to Keep You Fit or to Please Your Other Senses. Here in Greensboro, NC we have over 90 miles of botanical trails, gardens trails, greenways, park trails, or watershed trails.   The Trails Division of the Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department was founded in 1997.  Before this point the trails and greenways had been maintained by many different departments.   There was no central plan to the developing of the trails and greenway system.   Now thanks to the centralized control and maintanence our system of trails and greenways for; walking, biking, hiking, or just enjoying the views have grown and are scheduled to continue to grow.  The Botanical Trails are paths through some of our natural parks and gardens to give you an inspiring space to stroll through and jus... 05/08/2011

Greensboro Parade of Homes...1205 Mosley Rd. Open Saturday and Sunday 1:00-5:00 A beautiful one level home with all bedrooms on the main in the new Northern Point at the end of Northern Shores in Lake Jeanette area. From its multiple ceiling heights to its wonderful outdoor living spaces,this is a breath taking home. 4 br 3.5 baths. Great open floor plan. 4th bedroom/bonus is located upstairs 05/06/2011

OPEN HOUSE at 706 Westover Terrace in Greensboro NC Sunday May 1st    706 Westover Terrace GREENSBORO, NC Classic Charm And Modern Updates Description   Features   Photos   Map   Walk Score   Schools   Calculator   Video   Share/Email 4BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $269,000 Year Built 1946 Sq Footage 2,517 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors 2 Parking 1 Car garage Lot Size 17,160 sqft HOA/Maint $0 per month         see more photos >   This wonderful home is a mix of the past and present with the all the character of an older home with moder updates. An updated kitchen, attached garage, finished basement, large fenced/walled double lot and much more. There are beautiful hardwood floors lots of builtin features plus all the renovations you need. Heating system only a ye... 04/28/2011

We are so proud to have Kelly Walters, THE Greensboro Short Sale Expert, on our team.  She is professional and kind all day, every day, patiently explaining the short sale and foreclosure process to Greensboro and Triad homeowners who are facing a short sale and foreclosure. Here is a testimonial Kelly recently received from a homeowner who Kelly helped with the short sale process: "I came to Kelly in desperation to sell my house before it went under foreclosure. After speaking to other agents who wanted to charge me money to short sell my house, I finally emailed Kelly and she was very quick to call me back. I was so relieved to hear that she was not going to charge me and was very confident that she could get my house sold for me. She followed through on her promises. She was just awe... 04/27/2011

Open House Sunday: 1903 Alamance Church Rd.  Greensboro, NC Sunday 2-4PM   $135,900.00   2RR/2BA 1745SF Charming one story brick ranch home, remodeled throughout, with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. Circular drive, 3 car carport, sun porch, bonus room, hardwoods throughout, huge fenced back yard. Convenient to Hwys 85 and 40. USDA qualified Please stop by and see us.  This is a great, must see hidden gem.   04/27/2011

Greensboro Parade of Homes This weekend & Next April 30-May 1 and May 7-8 The Spring Parade of Homes will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 30 – May 1 and May 7 – 8 from 1:00 – 5:00 pm. Admission is FREE. Thirty-eight homes will be on tour throughout Greensboro, High Point and Guilford County. There is clearly something for everyone...first time buyers, move up buyers and empty nesters. Parade of Homes magazines will be available at each home as well as area Harris Teeter and Lowe's Home Improvement stores. Additional homes will be on tour in Forsyth and surrounding counties as part of our regional Triad Parade of Homes. 04/26/2011

weeks ago, my son closed on a home in the Cardinal Lake area of Greensboro.  I admit it; he bought a home that was the worst home on the street.  Most homes in the area have from 1-5 acres and the terrain is beautiful.  The home had great bones but had sadly been neglected.  We have all worked for the past few weeks restoring and improving this property. Cardinal Lakes area seems to have acquired a big blemish due to the location of the airport and the fact that UPS is coming to town in a big way which means more air traffic.  I found the house on Realtor.com so I had no idea what the area looked like; however, I fell in love with the country side when I walked to the end of the cul-de-sac.  I love living at the beach; however, I would love to have bought one particular lot because of t... 04/21/2011

Open Saturday 1-5 Jamestown, NC 106/104/103 Jordan Creek Drive,  Jamestown, NC Built by one of the areas top custom home builders, D. Stone. 3 Bedroom Luxury Town-Homes, Stone & Brick, 2 Car Garages, 2 1/2-3 Baths, hardwoods, Granite Counter Tops. Peaceful rural setting, minutes from Wendover Ave., I40 and High Point Rd., convenient to shopping, restaurants, etc.   04/21/2011

At Christmas this year, my youngest son and daughter-in-law asked me to look for them a new home.  Like everyone else, they wanted a foreclosure or an approved short sale.  Researching the various sites, I found them one, and they quickly put in an offer through an agent I had selected.  Unfortunately, the agent never called the listing agent so after waiting a week or so, they found out the house had been under contract for full price for almost two weeks. (Later, we found out it fell through.)  My son was not happy so he asked me to find him another property which I did and he requested a new agent who would be more aggressive.  I went back to all my sites and selected Waban Carter.  I called him, and I explained we had already found a house and my son would want to list his current h... 04/18/2011

Weather is wreaking havoc for many sellers! At first, I thought is was just my imagination, but the TV news confirmed it this morning.  We have had an abnormal amount of severe weather so far this spring. In our area, we have been spared the tornadoes, but heavy winds, lightning and hail have caused quite a bit of damage.  Power outages as a result, have only made things worse. For many homeowners trying to sell their homes, it has been a real problem.  Trees and branches down have made a mess everywhere. The cost of removing these trees can be quite high.  The aesthetic aspect can be pretty bad as well. Also many roofs have been damaged, as well as debris flying through the air and causing damage. So, here I sit, ready to go to an open hous,e with high winds, heavy rain, lightning and ... 04/16/2011

Greensboro, NC Real Estate Home Report: The Greensboro Home Market Report for this month requires a thorough and careful review.  When comparing First Quarter 2011 to First Quarter 2010, there was virtually no change in the number of homes sold.  However, during the Spring of 2010, the market was boosted by the Federal Home Buyers Tax Credit.  We have not had the benefit of that program in 2011 but the total sales are almost at the same level.  However, if you only compare March 2010 to March 2011, the statistics look a little glum.  Check out the details below.  The following Greensboro, NC housing data was retrieved from the Triad MLS on April 6, 2011 and focuses on Greensboro, NC Single Family Real Estate Home Sales for March 2011.  Check out the data below for all the details:      ... 04/15/2011

Greensboro Spring Parade of Homes April 30-May 1 & May 7-8, featuring more than 60 new homes on tour throughout Guilford, Forsyth and other surrounding counties.   PARTICIPATING BUILDERS in Greensboro & High Point: Alaris Homes                          Ashford Woods Homes, Inc        Brian Thompson Homes LLC            D R Horton                                Don Mills Builders, Inc                            Friddle and Company, Inc.                   Granville Homes, LLC                                Home Team Builders, Inc.                                   J. Douglas Homes, Inc.              JF Homes, LLC    John Marks & Associates, Inc                              Johnson & Lee, LLC                          K Hovnanian Homes                          K2 Homes                      ... 04/14/2011

Guilford Hills, a popular neighborhood with affordable homes in Greensboro, had solid home sales in the first quarter of 2011.  Six homes have closed and two are currently under contract.  Here is the latest Guilford Hills, Greensboro, NC Real Estate Market Information as of 4/5/2011: Active Homes For Sale in Guilford Hills: Number of homes for Sale: 19 Average Asking Price: $139,613 Average Days on Market:  93  Homes For Sale in Guilford Hills Pending Homes in Guilford Hills:  Number of Pending Homes:  2  Homes Pending in Guilford Hills Sold Homes in Guilford Hills Since January 1, 2011 Number of Homes Sold: 6 Average Asking Price:  $122,883 Average Sold Price:  $113,667 Average SP/LP ratio (what % of asking price did homes sell for): 92.5% Average Days On Market: 135  All homes sold i... 04/14/2011

Kirkwood, a popular neighborhood near downtown Greensboro, saw some increased activity in the first quarter of 2011.  Here is the lastest Kirkwood, Greensboro, NC Real Estate Market Information as of 4/5/2011: Active Homes For Sale in Kirkwood: Number of homes for Sale: 13 Average Asking Price: $236,508 Average Days on Market:  96   Homes For Sale in Kirkwood Pending Homes in Kirkwood: Number of Pending Homes:  2   Homes Under Contract in Kirkwood Sold Homes in Kirkwood Since January 1, 2011: Number of Homes Sold:  1 Average Asking Price:  139,000 Average Sold Price:  $135,000 Average SP/LP ratio (what % of asking price did homes sell for): 97% Average Days On Market: 133 Homes sold in Kirkwood in 2011  See Also: Search Homes for Sale in Kirkwood, Greensboro, NC Sell Your Kirkwood, Gree... 04/14/2011

The ACC Hall of Champions in Greensboro, NC. Come and see the brand new ACC Hall of Champions.  Here at the Atlantic Coast Conference interactive museum through the marvel of technology you can explore the past, present and future conference success stories through the use of interactive displays.  All of those (very enthusiastic) ACC fans will love to come and experience this excellent tribute to the legends of the Atlantic Coast Conference.  You can come and see all those great wins by all your favorites such as Duke, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and who could forget the Cinderella season of the North Carolina State University  Wolfpack under the unforgettable Coach Jim Valvano.  Come and visit and see why Greensboro is rightfully called Tournament Town.  Where else w... 04/08/2011

We were thrilled to see the signs go up for the Ridgewood Swim and Tennis Club Swim Team Registration.  They will be held tomorrow, Saturday, April 9th from 10-2 at the Ridgewood Club. Ridgewood Swim and Tennis experienced a decrease in appearance and services over the winter months.  But with new owners at the end of March, there have been many improvements.  We have seen some improvements in the landscaping and some activity on the tennis courts, as well.  There are rumors that cable will be restored to all of the televisions soon.  Ridgewood Swim and Tennis sits in the heart of the neighborhood of Ridgewood, located just north of Greensboro city limits in Guilford County, NC.    04/08/2011