There are quite a few Neighborhood Yard Sales in Wake Forest NC this upcoming weekend!  What better opportunity for a home seller within the neighborhood to capitalize on all of the additional traffic coming through!Here are just two of the neighborhoods this weekend where you can find Neighborhood Yard Sales: Carriage RunPemberleyIf you live in one of these neighborhoods and your home is for sale you should speak with your Realtor® about hosting an Open House!  Neighborhood Yard Sales offer the perfect opportunity to capture a wide audience for your Open House.  If you can't get a Open House scheduled in time for this upcoming weekend you'll most certainly want to have fresh and accurate flyers available for Yard Sale attendees.  Current inventory in Pemberley: $224,900 - 2004 sq ft / ... 04/26/2010

The upcoming week in Wake Forest NC has some tremendous offering for events and things to do!  Spring has definitely settled in nicely in Wake Forest and everyone is out and about packing the local parks, historic downtown Wake Forest shops and enjoying the little extra daylight that allows for great family and friends get-togethers. There are some "can't miss" events coming up this weekend and one that you certainly don't want to miss is the highly anticipated Meet in the Street!  This all day events provides a great opportunity to enjoy arts and crafts from over 80 vendors from all over the Southeast, there is games and activities for the kids in the Children's Village and the food?  Oh my, the Food Village will have ALL your festival favorites! From the Town of Wake Forest website: T... 04/24/2010

The weather cooperated beautifully this past week for all the events in Wake Forest NC!  The week coming up is just as exciting with the grand finale of the 11th Annual HerbFest (yes, still time to grab some of the most incredible herbs you'll find for your garden!) and the beginning of the 6 Sundays in Spring Concert Series!  There is a FREE Grass Giveaway this week, a Bark for Life Charity event, Concert in the Park and so much more in store!  Check out the latest list of Things To Do In Wake Forest NC - you'll be so impressed! From the Town of Wake Forest website: Take Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) Club Meeting Monday, April 19; 9:30 am weigh in and 10:10 am meeting St. John's Episcopal Church, 830 Durham Rd., Wake Forest TOPS is a non-profit weight loss support program that welcomes al... 04/19/2010

Oh my goodness, the weather has warmed up, flowers are in complete bloom, convertible tops are down and the Wake Forest NC Calendar of Events has exploded with all sorts of great events for absolutely ALL ages!  This week is loaded with excitement such as Art After Hours, the Kids Carnival, the Downtown Wake Forest Farmers Market and a Chorus Concert - and those are JUST A FEW things to do! Check out this weeks calendar of events in Wake Forest NC and I hope to see you out and about at a few of the events! Featured Artist Ginger Meek Allen at The Cotton Company April 5 - May 7: Exhibit Friday, April 9; 6 pm - 9 pm: Wine Tasting and Reception The Cotton Company; 306 S. White St. The Cotton Company in Historic Downtown Wake Forest is delighted to announce we will be featuring the work of ... 04/03/2010

First Time and Repeat Home Buyer Tax Credit   Deadline:  April 30, 2010 Time is quickly approaching for the 2010 Homebuyer Tax Credit to expire!  In order to qualify for the Homebuyer Tax Credit you must have a a binding, signed contract by April 30, 2010 which then must have the purchase completed by June 30, 2010. There are two different credits available - you do not have to be a first time homebuyer to qualify!! First Time Homebuyers: $8,000.00 credit (10% of home purchase price, up to $8,000.00) must not have owned a prinicple residence in 3 years prior to purchase Repeat Homebuyers: $6,500.00 credit (10% of home purchase price, up to $6,500.00.  Homes over $800,000 do not qualify)  must have owned and resided in the SAME home for 5 consecutive years of the last 8 years This is a g... 03/31/2010

HerbFest is back and better than ever in downtown, historic Wake Forest NC at Festival Park! The 11th Annual HerbFest is scheduled to start this year on April 16th and is will offer amazing selections through April 25th from 9am - 4pm at Festival Park. If you have never been to HerbFest then first of all, where ya been?  And, secondly, you are in for an exceptional treat! HerbFest offers the best quality and selection of herb plants for your garden in the entire Southeast!  Yes, the event is THAT big and well-known!  There is everything from your pedestrian Basil to exotic hybrids such as Pineapple Basil, Purple Basil and Cinnamon Basil just to give you an example.  To even try and name all of the Herbs that will be available would be futile!  There are also experts available to assist ... 03/30/2010

  Whether you are a Home Buyer, Home Seller or Colleague this is one event that you don't want to miss!  The Nationwide Open House Event! April 10 - 11, 2010 For Home Buyers this provides you one jam-packed weekend for previewing homes during Open House hours which will allow you the opportunity to browse at your leisure!  No appointments necessary!! (check your local Open Houses for times)  What better way to explore new neighborhoods!  Always had your eye on that awesome looking neighborhood in Wake Forest NC but weren't ready to commit to an appointment?  No worries!  Check it out during the Nationwide Open House Event!  Don't forget, if you are currently working with a Realtor® be sure to tell the agent hosting the Open House! For Sellers the Nationwide Open House Event weekend will... 03/30/2010

The latest Wake Forest NC Foreclosures Report is now available for download on my website Wake Forest NC House Chick.  There have been quite a few price adjustments this week making the homes on this Foreclosures Report outstanding deals!  In addition to price adjustments a few new additions have made an appearance on the list.  One in particular that stands out is a luxury home in Hasentree.  This gorgeous home was just built in 2009 and has never been lived in!  French Country styled with over 5000 square feet, 3 car garage and culdesac lot!  Simply breathtaking!  It makes it market debut on the Wake Forest NC Foreclosures Report at only $1,000,000.  If you are familiar with Hasentree you KNOW this is an incredible price!The Wake Forest NC Foreclosures Report also has townhomes availa... 03/29/2010

  Wake Forest NC is one of the nine most high growth areas in the country according to Gadberry Groups "9 from 2009"!  Wake Forest NC earned the #6 spot on the list due to it's explosive growth from 2000 - 2009!  Overall Wake Forest grew 118% or increased households from 8150 in 2000 to 17,803 in 2009 - that's exciting!  Why are so many now calling Wake Forest NC home?  Many reasons!     Location: Wake Forest has easy access to downtown Raleigh NC via Capital Blvd or us 401.  This close proximity allows many of Raleigh work force to escape the city and enjoy a quieter lifestyle in their personal time. Durham NC and RTP (Research Triangle Park) is also a relatively minor commute under 30 minutes.  Many residents of Wake Forest NC work in RTP and Durham. Our International Airport, Raleig... 03/28/2010

There are always so many fun things to do in Wake Forest NC that are perfect for ANY age!  This upcoming week has some great events that are sure to find a spot on your calendar!  It is always so much fun for me to post these events as it just goes to show - there is no place to live like Wake Forest NC! Be sure to take special note of the Fundraiser at Milton's Pizza & Pasta - if you haven't been you simply must go!  The food is absolutely superb and this is for a tremendous cause. Another great cause is the Heritage Middle School Career Fair - if you would like to volunteer to speak about your career please get in touch with them!  They would love to have you! From the Town of Wake Forest NC website: Take Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) Club Meeting Monday, March 29; 9:30 am weigh in and 1... 03/27/2010

Historic Downtown Wake Forest NC is quite a draw for many wanting to recapture the feel of the small southern town from days gone by.  Whether you are wanting to while away the afternoon window shopping in the many specialty shops, sip a hand-crafted coffee, sample some fresh made Italian gelato or seek that perfect gift there is definitely a place for you in Historic Downtown Wake Forest NC!       Here are just a few of the great restaurants you can find. Backfins Crabhouse - 110 S. White Street (AWESOME CRAB LEGS! Ask my son - his favorite food and he loves it there!) Olde English Tea Room - 219 S. White Street (Oh my, most incredible collection of teas and simply delicious food! Perfect for lunch!) Shorty's Famous Hotdogs - 214 S. White Street (Well, they are FAMOUS! Best hotdog you'... 03/25/2010

First of all, a BIG thanks to all of my loyal readers of my blogs and friends and family that have shown me nothing but unwavering support throughout the years!  Without all of you this job would be no fun and I certainly wouldn't have a huge smile on my face every morning when I wake up. As many of you know that read THIS blog I, from time to time, cross-reference some of my other blogs.  I am also always inviting you to connect with me on many of the various social networking sites that I contribute to.  Well, my personal Facebook page started to become much more centered around business and less about the day to day ramblings of a wife, mother, daughter and diva extraordinaire......so, I did what any socially connected person would do - I created a Fan Page on Facebook that I will de... 03/24/2010

Need a place to get rid of all that "extra" stuff you found while Spring Cleaning?  No worries!  Check out the Community Tag Sale in Wake Forest NC this coming weekend!  For ONLY $15 you can rent a spot at the event to sell your "stuff" and you can even sell baked goods, crafts and other services.  The Wake Forest NC Community Tag Sale will be held Saturday, March 27 from 8:00am until noon at Southern Classic Cars located at 417 S. Brooks Street. The really cool thing?  YOU keep all the profit! For more information and to reserve your spot please visit the Wake Forest Junior Women's Club at http://www.wfjuniors.com 03/23/2010

Every week I update the Wake Forest NC Foreclosure Report and place it on my website, Wake Forest House Chick, for download.  The download is FREE and there are some really awesome deals to be found! If you are searching for homes for sale in Wake Forest NC you really don't want to pass up what is available on this Foreclosure Report.  There is everything on the list from townhomes, historic homes, to estate homes.  I try to get out each week and inspect the new additions to the list and I can tell you that the majority of these foreclosed homes are in fantastic condition and are just waiting on new owners!  In addition to foreclosures in Wake Forest NC I have included on the list Short Sales, Auctions, and HUD/VA owned homes.  The list includes Wake Forest, Rolesville and North Raleigh... 03/22/2010

Spring has most definitely arrived in Wake Forest NC!  The trees are in bloom and the Daffodils are sprouting up everywhere!  The list of things to do in Wake Forest NC is growing each week as well with everyone getting out to enjoy all that Wake Forest NC has to offer!  Be sure to take advantage of the hike at Smith Creek next weekend as well as the Wake Forest NC Community Tag Sale!  There is always something going in Wake Forest NC and we'd love to see you here! From the Town of Wake Forest NC website: Take Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) Club Meeting Monday, March 22; 9:30 am weigh in and 10:10 am meeting St. John's Episcopal Church, 830 Durham Rd., Wake Forest TOPS is a non-profit weight loss support program that welcomes all! Your first session is free and annual membership is only $26... 03/20/2010

Pretty much all of us are on Facebook, right?  And if you aren't then WHY NOT?  That will be left to another post though. For those of us on Facebook we see the daily "Let's get to know each other" status updates.  For those of you that aren't familiar then let me break it down for ya...... It's kinda like a Status Update Chain Mail.  Every one of your friends is suppose to copy and paste what you have and then either in the first comment of the Update leave their response or like the example below leave it at the end of the Update.  The theory is then that we all have different friends so, alas, it goes viral.  The latest was..... "Todays game - PLACE OF BIRTH! Everyone please play! You will find it interesting to know where your FB friends birth places are. Copy & paste this on your p... 03/17/2010

The Easter Bunny is coming!!!!!! The Annual Wake Forest Easter Egg Hunt is coming up this weekend so get your baskets ready.  This event is fun for ALL ages and each year somehow gets better than the last.  This year the hunt is on at E. Carroll Joyner Park which provides tons of open space and is an incredibly beautiful setting so, trust me, there will be PLENTY of eggs to be found and great picture taking opportunities throughout the entire event.  There will be over 3,000 eggs hidden with several "golden" eggs good for "special prizes" to be found as well.  Date:  March 20, 2010 (Saturday) Time:  Ages 9-12 1:30pm           Ages 5-8   2:15pm           Ages 4 and younger 3pm Location:  E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest NC The weather is forecasted to be spectacular o... 03/15/2010

Wake Forest NC has some wonderful events this week as the calendar is starting to reflect the SPRING!  Clocks were moved forward last night (did you remember) which only means the daylights lingers a little longer providing great opportunities to get out and enjoy all Wake Forest NC has to offer! Check out this weeks line up and I hope you have a wonderful week in Wake Forest NC! Take Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) Club Meeting Monday, March 15; 9:30 am weigh in and 10:10 am meeting St. John's Episcopal Church, 830 Durham Rd., Wake Forest TOPS is a non-profit weight loss support program that welcomes all! Your first session is free and annual membership is only $26. Contact Laura Wickwar for more information at (919) 621-3613.  www.tops.org Take Pounds Off Sensibly (TOPS) Club Meeting - Eve... 03/14/2010

As we announced on the Raleigh new homes blog, Standard Pacific has recently acquired the remaining 110 homesites in Northampton, a community in Wake Forest, NC. Yes, we are excited about the 10 different floor plans we'll be offering with optional three-car garages, carriage garages and third floor attics. Yes, the neighborhood has a great location, with Jones Dairy Elementary within walking distance. Yes, the fully-functional swim and recreation center is awesome. But here is the really exciting news: the new Northampton homes will be our first fully Energy Star certified homes in the Triangle real estate market! Each home Standard Pacific adds in the Northampton community will be built to Energy Star standards.  The good, green vibes start with our Ashford model, which is already und... 03/10/2010

Wow, today was awesome!  I got to get out with some really great buyers that are full of vision and passion for historic homes!  We visited historic homes in Louisburg NC and then a few historic homes in Franklinton NC - they were all beautiful in their own way. Some were renovated with very little work being done and others were mere shells that would take the new owners patience and perserverance to complete. The last house on the tour today was in Franklinton NC and this is what we found in the lockbox. It's been a VERY long time since I have used one of these keys so, trust me, it did take a little time to get in the house and then to lock it back up.  But, wow, what a beauty it was! If you are looking for a historic home in Wake Forest NC or the surrounding areas be sure to check o... 03/02/2010