In today's market it is really a challenge to find a custom new home on an acre homesite, tucked in among the trees for among large hardwood trees. But, there is just that place:           OAK GROVE CROSSING Custom homes built by Cady Construction Company, a local award winning builder with over 35 years experience. Right now there a three homes under construction available for purchase. A few home sites available for pre sale, but don't delay one of the home sites just sold this week. To view the homes on line go to www.jimfischetti.com Here are a couple of pics: So just give us a call at 919.554.9802 or visit us at www.jimfischetti.com For all your real estate needs see The Fischetti Group JIM FISCHETTI The Fischetti Group 123 S. White Street Wake Forest, NC 08/02/2008

Many kids dream of being on TV, one local girl made her dream come true July 31, 2008. Katelyn Fischetti was on Jay Leno's The Tonight Show. In case you missed it you can go to:                           www.nbc.com Check out the Tonight Show, July 31, 2008 chapter 2 Weiners and Losers for the full clip.   Or for the short snippett: http://www.nbc.com/The_Tonight_Show_with_Jay_Leno/video/#mea=281969   Kudos to Katelyn, the drama activities at Wake Forest Rolesville Middle and High clearly paid off. I'm not sure when Katelyn will be on TV again, but I don't care. I am one proud Papa.   Katelyn,   Your Mom and Dad are very proud of you.   Great job.   www.jimfischetti.com 08/02/2008

How proud can one Dad be?   My little girl was on Jay Leno.   Woohoo.   Check out the link:   http://www.nbc.com/The_Tonight_Show_with_Jay_Leno/video/#mea=281969  Also, if you go to www.nbc.com go to watch shows, The Tonight Show, search July 31  Chapter 2 you can see the full skit.   Must say she is great.   In case you are wondering I think she did great.   Please let me know what you think?   PLEASE   Proud Daddy   Jim Fischetti www.jimfischetti.com 08/01/2008

Cady Construction is proud to offer this custom crafted home in Wake forest for $284,900. This lovely home has a first floor guest suite, bonus room, gourmet kitchen, walk up attic and much more. Aprox. 2500 sq. ft w/ an additional 600 unfinished You can view the floorplan on line at www.jimfischetti.com, Or you can call Jim or Elle at 919.554.9802 Wake Forest is a great place to call home and this beauty is a great place to call your home. Thanks for viewing and remember we service all your real estate needs. www.jimfischetti.com 07/31/2008

Earnest Money - EMD - Deposit - whichever term is used in your locale it is extremely important to know what it is, what it is used for and what the appropriate amount is.  I will use real life to demonstrate the importance of educating other professionals, buyers and sellers the necessity Earnest Money. I have a buyer couple from out of state.  They are the nicest, most hard-working, upstanding people that you would ever want to be around.  They placed their property for sale in the "other" state with Agent X so that they could start the preparations for the move to North Carolina.  It didn't take long.  Agent X received an offer from Agent Y that was representing the buyer.  The initial offer came in with $0.00 Earnest Money.  Let me put that a few other ways for you to understand.  Z... 07/29/2008

Wow, look at these homes and look at these prices. Porto Fino is one of Wake Forest's most beautiful communities. Take a peek for yourself: The prices are great. Or as Tony the Tiger would say "They're gggggggggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeaaaaatttt" At these prices you'll be saving lots of Everyone in your family will besmiling. It's not everyday you can own a little bit of paradise for under $400K. Don't delay, stop by and see Ryan at the Model Home. Or visit us on line at www.jimfischetti.com. Thanks, Jim Fischetti   07/29/2008

  Here it is!  Are you ready for it?  Time to gear up, "feed" those brains, buy the new sneakers and get those bedtime routines polished up - IT'S BACK TO SCHOOL! Don't panic!  Here are all the resources that you need to make this transition from summer to school-time much easier! Whether you live in Wake Forest, Raleigh, Cary, Garner, Knightdale, or Rolesville you child's school will fall under Wake County Public Schools System           3600 Wake Forest Road Raleigh, NC 919-850-1600 Their website will provide you with a wealth of information in getting ready for the big day!  Here are some additional links that will certainly give you a leg up on the research! District Calendar - both Traditional and Year-Round calendars can be found here. FAQs About School Closings and Cancellations ... 07/28/2008

It was really strange typing August into the title of this post!  Can you believe it?  I hope you have all had a wonderful, fun and full summer thus far and that you manage to pack in just a little more during these last few weeks of summer. Here are some great ideas to add to your calendar this week.  From the Town of Wake Forest website: Special Olympics FundraiserWednesday, July 30; 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.Texas Roadhouse, 11440 Capital Boulevard, Wake ForestTexas Roadhouse and the Wake Forest Police Department are sponsoring a fundraising event for the Special Olympics of North Carolina on July 30 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Come and enjoy dinner at Texas Roadhouse and a portion of the dinner proceeds will be donated to the Special Olympics Program, which allows those with intellectual dis... 07/26/2008

Wake Forest boasts some great Day Spas for humans but what about our wonderful pets?  Wake Forest has one of the BESTS retreats for your pet. Cobble Hill Bed and Biscuit For your canine family member what about a day at the Bed and Biscuit in the VIP Suite!  They have several theme rooms available to choose from like the Hawaiian, Jungle Safari, Sporting Lodge, Disney and MORE!  Each VIP suite includes real beds and dogs beds, wall mounted TVs allow viewing of animal-related films during the day, windows and glass doors provide plenty of natural light and each suite opens out to its own secure grassy play area.  For the furry purrers in your life they might enjoy their own private, peaceful room. Some runs have a view of the wildlife garden. They have flowers to attract butterflies and ... 07/26/2008

Historic rehabilitation is a subject that I promised to touch on and I am excited to provide you with some avenues for research.  This is quite a complex area and I will do my best to highlight the important points and suggest additional resources as we go along. I hope that you have enjoyed my previous posts regarding historic homes and that you continue to find this information relevant in your quest for a historic property.  If you missed any of my previous posts here they are: Is A Historic Home Right For You? Part I an introduction of sorts for seeking out historic properties. Is A Historic Home Right For You? Part II an overview of financial assistance, grants, tax credits, etc available when purchasing a historic property. Is A Historic Home Right For You? Part III a synopsis of ... 07/26/2008

Clear Choice Home Inspections inspected a new home in Wake Forest NC today (just North of Raleigh NC) and found about 35 issues for the summary. The biggest problem was the service entrance cable (supplies the electric power for the house) was rated at 150 amps while the breaker "protecting" this wire was rated at 200 amps. Sooo, the breaker takes 200 amps to trip while the wire could melt/catch fire just above 150. Nice. And to make it worse, three of the smoke detectors in the home did not function properly. This new home buyer in Wake Forest NC was very happy that I completed his home inspection. He is also doing radon testing and hopefully that will be clean. 07/25/2008

In today's market; actually EVERY market, we should invest in ourselves. Training is critical to your success. Everyone knows we should readmore. The more you read, the moreyou make. The more money you make the more you have toshare. Besides reading, go hear great trainors, likeZig Ziglar or  Tom Hopkins. Or simply go catch a local or regional class:   I'd definately go to Austin, Texas next month for Mega-Agent Camp, feel free to contact me for details,   Happy Selling,         Jim Fischetti www.jimfischetti.com 07/24/2008

Ever get into business with someone who is awesome? Ever work with someone who makes you      smile all the time?   Someone who helps you to  share/   Someone you'd give up your  starbucks fix for?   Well I've been in real estate since President Reagan's first term, but it took me twenty yaers to get this lady to join my business.   I'm happy to say she was the best hire ever. My lovely wife.   Thank you, Jill     You make me want to  jump for joy.   I love you! 07/22/2008

Wow - where has this summer gone?  I see school supplies galore in the stores, the latest school fashions are up in most stores and I have actually heard the whines of bored kids ready to go back to school!  I can't believe we are approaching the end of summer - unbelievable! This week in Wake Forest proves to be a little more on the conservative side - most families are getting in that last hurrah before getting serious about going back to school.  Here are a few events that will keep you entertained and happy as the mid-point of your summer has now passed. From the Town of Wake Forest website: Festival FridayFriday, July 25; 6:00 p.m.Festival Park, S. White StreetFestival Friday is scheduled to be held each Friday from June 6 through October 17 on the grounds of Festival Park. In case... 07/19/2008

One of the most exciting things about living in Wake Forest are the wonderful events and activities that take place throughout the year.  They provide a great opportunity for residents to partake in the community, meet new friends and just have a good time!  Every week I highlight what is upcoming for the following week in Wake Forest and I hope that you have found the information useful in planning your week. Here is a brief list of some of the Special Events that are yet to come the rest of the year: Halloween Spooktacular (ages 12 and younger):  Flaherty Park Communty Center - October 23 from 6:30 - 8pm A variety of ghostly games and activities will be offer. Costumes are optional but a prize for "best costume" will be awarded. Free pumpkins will be given away while supplies last.  T... 07/19/2008

You may remember a post I did - Public Transit Coming To Wake Forest - Getting Around Just Got Easier! - about a month ago and the excitement it generated providing ease and convenience getting around Wake Forest and into Raleigh. Well, I just found this GREAT tool that you can use to estimate how much money you can save by using Public Transit for commuting.  As you can see, this handy little tool (just click on the picture) allows you to input your own information to calculate your annual savings!  Pretty handy to have and a great factor in deciding whether you want to use more Public Transit to get around. As for Wake Forest Public Transit?  It has been VERY well received in the area!  Remember, the Wake Forest loop is free through December 31, 2008!  You can't beat that!  As for the... 07/18/2008

As is the trend in most of the country our Active Listings in Wake Forest are up.  As indicated by the chart below listings are up 25% for Wake Forest. The next chart will help you to visualize the month to month trend from January 2008 through June 2008 of active listings in Wake Forest.  While the trend overall for the year may be up there does not to appear to be any wild fluctuations from month to month. While the overall aborption rate for the country is reported at 11 it would appear that Wake Forest is bucking the trend.  We have had a steady decline in our absorption rate since January 2008 and are currently at 9.  Lastly, Wake Forest maintains a healthy portion of sales in Wake County overall.  Wake County had aproximately 6991 sales with Wake Forest capturing 12%. If you have ... 07/18/2008

If you are starting your search for a Historic home North Carolina then the Wake Forest area is one place that you will want to check out!  We have a huge variety of homes to choose from in all price ranges and in all stages of restoration from completely restored to those in need of TLC. For updates and samples of what's available please be sure to check in at What's Your Circa?  There you will find a plethera of information regarding historic homes, homes that are available and in the very new future some guest posts from other experts in the field of Historic Homes. Enjoy and as always feel free to call me or email me anytime with questions, comments and suggestions! Happy Historic Home Hunting in My Back Yard....   07/16/2008

This could be a very simple post - I could easily say "There isn't one!" and be done with it.  However, I have noticed lately that there still seems to be the misconception among the general public that there is a set commission that a Real Estate agent (whether Realtor® or not) charges to sell your home.  There simply isn't which leads to another question.... What are discount brokers?  Again, a simple answer - I have never met one.  There are, however, two different types of Real Estate companies.  Traditional (Full Service as some like to call themselves) and Limited Service (a more a la carte type menu of services) Traditional Firms:  •·     Market your property to the fullest within the guidelines set forth by their respective company.  Such advertising MAY include listing your pro... 07/13/2008

What a great week it was in Wake Forest, NC last week!  We had outdoor concerts, Art After Hours, the downtown Farmers Market and so much more! This week the calendar is much quieter and I am not sure why!  There is much more this week in Wake Forest that hasn't made it to the calendar so be sure to check out my blog throughout the week for added events! From the Town of Wake Forest website: Festival FridayFriday, July 18; 6:00 p.m.Festival Park, S. White StreetFestival Friday is scheduled to be held each Friday from June 6 through October 17 on the grounds of Festival Park. In case of rain, the festivities will move indoors. Admission is $3. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Graham Johnson Cultural Arts Endowment. The point of Festival Friday is to provide a venue every Friday nigh... 07/12/2008