There are several different ways to finance a new custom home, most commonly, you would pick out a lot, and find a Builder who will build the home to your specifications.  This “Custom Home” loan, or construction loan, would be in your name – and the builder would receive “draws” or lump sum amounts from us as the phases of the home are finished.  Usually there are 5 “draws” on your construction loan during the process.  With the new Construction Loan closing costs schedule we offer in NC, we only have one set of closing costs.  What does that mean?Traditionally, customers looking to build a custom home would seek out a “Two Time Close” construction to permanent loan.  With this type of loan, the customer would get a line of credit for the  construction and once the home is complete; a ... 10/25/2017

Looking for privacy with executive amenities? Look no more!360 Heartland Drive, Pittsboro, NC 27312 MLS #2083517Check out Coming Very Soon to see more properties and click on the Open House page to view properties that are scheduled for viewing this weekend!If you do not have an account yet, please create an account so you can explore the site. By creating your free account you have access to: √ Pricing √ Floor Plan√ Square Footage √ More photos √ Larger photo view √ Homeowner letter to buyer √ And all other details as they become available! Also, you can create a favorites list, save the homes you love, and receive free e-alerts when a fave home is updated! Contact us TODAY and SEE YOU this weekend!Please visit our ''Coming Soon' listings and check out our properties. If you have any q... 08/19/2016

Key Details: 4 bedrooms • 5.5 bathrooms • 3 car garage • 4,661 sq ftMLS #2083517 •  $699,000360 Heartland Drive, Pittsboro, NC 27312 is an executive home strategically located 10 minutes from Chapel Hill and 8 minutes to Jordan Lake boat ramp complete with extensive landscaping and a park-like atmosphere!You will surely love this well-designed gourmet kitchen with hardwood throughout.For a truly relaxing retreat, this master suite is simply amazing! This gorgeous home also boasts 5 and 1/2 bathrooms.If you are looking for privacy with executive amenities, look no more! With 2 acres on private wooded lot, irrigation, sprinkler system, boat garage, and extra parking pad, this homeis perfect for your family!Exclusive to Marti Hampton: HOMEOWNERS' THOUGHTS AND COMMENTSWe love Chatham County... 08/17/2016

Pittsboro & Chatham County Real Estate Real Estate Statistics "Market in a Minute"7-08-16  Triangle Wide Statistics# Total Triangle Homes Active on the Market = 8,665*Entire MLS includes 16 counties Average List Price = $389,194Average Days on the Market = 103#Contingent = 3,339#Pending = 3,417#Temp Off the Market and/or Coming Soon = 446  #Homes Closed in Last 7 Days = 505 #Homes Closed in Last 30 Days = 3,923Avg Sold Price = $284,273Avg DOM = 43 Bonus: *There are 446 homes temporarily off the market – no showings. That means they’re not syndicating in TMLS. If you are looking for a house, our buyer’s agents can let you know if any of those match your criteria. **There are 1,930 homes that have expired since January 1, 2016 instead of selling. If yours is one of those and you’re wonder... 07/26/2016

Clayton & Johnston County Real Estate Real Estate Statistics "Market in a Minute"7-08-16 Triangle Wide Statistics # Total Triangle Homes Active on the Market = 8,665*Entire MLS includes 16 counties Average List Price = $389,194 Average Days on the Market = 103 #Contingent = 3,339#Pending = 3,417#Temp Off the Market and/or Coming Soon = 446  #Homes Closed in Last 7 Days = 505#Homes Closed in Last 30 Days = 3,923 Avg Sold Price = $284,273Avg DOM = 43  Bonus: *There are 446 homes temporarily off the market – no showings. That means they’re not syndicating in TMLS. If you are looking for a house, our buyer’s agents can let you know if any of those match your criteria. **There are 1,930 homes that have expired since January 1, 2016 instead of selling. If yours is one of those and you’re wond... 07/26/2016

Pittsboro & Chatham County Real Estate Real Estate Statistics "Market in a Minute" 6-10-16  # Total Triangle Homes Active on the Market = 8,411*Entire MLS includes 16 counties Average List Price = $392,832 Average Days on the Market = 104 #Contingent = 3,618 #Pending = 3,847 #Temp Off the Market and/or Coming Soon = 432  #Homes Closed in Last 7 Days = 701 #Homes Closed in Last 30 Days = 3,798 Avg Sold Price = $277,710 Avg DOM = 47  Bonus: *There are 432 homes temporarily off the market – no showings. That means they’re not syndicating in TMLS. If you are looking for a house, our buyer’s agents can let you know if any of those match your criteria. **There are 1,645 homes that have expired since January 1, 2016 instead of selling. If yours is one of those and you’re wondering why it didn’... 06/14/2016

Pittsboro & Chatham County Real Estate Real Estate Statistics "Market in a Minute" 5-20-16  # Total Triangle Homes Active on the Market = 8,253*Entire MLS includes 16 counties Average List Price = $389,533 Average Days on the Market = 106 #Contingent = 3,894 #Pending = 3,917 #Temp Off the Market and/or Coming Soon = 453  #Homes Closed in Last 7 Days = 730#Homes Closed in Last 30 Days = 3,449 Avg Sold Price = $264,556 Avg DOM = 48  Bonus: *There are 453 homes temporarily off the market – no showings. That means they’re not syndicating in TMLS. If you are looking for a house, our buyer’s agents can let you know if any of those match your criteria. **There are 1,443 homes that have expired since January 1, 2016 instead of selling. If yours is one of those and you’re wondering why it didn’t... 05/21/2016

Key Details: 5 bedrooms • 5.5 bathrooms • 2 car garage • 4,806 sq ftMLS #2063678 • $699,900 110 Grove Park Circle, Pittsboro, NC 27312  is an extremely impressive home on a 1+ acre in the quiet, secluded Heartland Grove community. Mostly brick exterior, with two 22.5x10 front porches with ceiling fans, custom moldings and built-ins throughout, this amazing house is now active on the market! Step inside and you will be greeted with wood flooring throughout first floor, second story hallway / stairs, and master. Guest suite is conveniently located on the first floor along with the study room, third floor retreat with full bathroom and a walk-in closet that is currently a princess suite! Fall in love with this dream kitchen that features cherry cabinets, dovetail drawers and large granite ... 05/18/2016

Pittsboro & Chatham County Real Estate Real Estate Statistics "Market in a Minute" 5-13-16  # Total Triangle Homes Active on the Market = 8,226 *Entire MLS includes 16 counties Average List Price = $388,965 Average Days on the Market = 107 #Contingent = 3,871 #Pending = 3,871 #Temp Off the Market and/or Coming Soon = 450  #Homes Closed in Last 7 Days = 644 #Homes Closed in Last 30 Days = 3,362 Avg Sold Price = $264,118Avg DOM = 50  Bonus: *There are 450 homes temporarily off the market – no showings. That means they’re not syndicating in TMLS. If you are looking for a house, our buyer’s agents can let you know if any of those match your criteria. **There are 1,393 homes that have expired since January 1, 2016 instead of selling. If yours is one of those and you’re wondering why it didn’... 05/17/2016

Pittsboro & Chatham County Real Estate Real Estate Statistics "Market in a Minute" 5-06-16 # Total Triangle Homes Active on the Market = 8,101*Entire MLS includes 16 countiesAverage List Price = $387,810Average Days on the Market = 108#Contingent = 3,782#Pending = 3,798#Temp Off the Market and/or Coming Soon = 455 #Homes Closed in Last 7 Days = 774#Homes Closed in Last 30 Days = 3,197Avg Sold Price = $263,925Avg DOM = 52 Bonus:*There are 455 homes temporarily off the market – no showings. That means they’re not syndicating in TMLS. If you are looking for a house, our buyer’s agents can let you know if any of those match your criteria.**There are 1,337homes that have expired since January 1, 2016 instead of selling. If yours is one of those and you’re wondering why it didn’t sell, contac... 05/09/2016

This is my favorite time of year in The Preserve at Jordan Lake, one of Chapel Hill's premiere Custom Home Golf Communities! Just look how beautiful the trees are in Full Bloom, and the stunning evening Sunsets! Couldn't you get used to coming home to this every night?  If you'd like to call this beautiful neighborhood home, take a look at this Custom Ranch Home available for Sale!230 The Preserve TrailOffered for $519,000Custom Ranch Home - 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, 3,619 sq.ftStunning Custom RANCH home in The Preserve at Jordan Lake Golf Course Community! Open floorplan with large rooms, 3 guest bedrooms & Master ALL on main floor! Oversized main floor master with sitting area, plenty of natural light, & spa-like master bath. Huge finished bonus room and full bath on second floor could be ... 03/17/2016

Key Description: 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 2 car garage | 2,329 sq ft | MLS #2039271 | Only $333,000Privacy abounds at 154 Jamestown Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312! This beautiful former Parade home is now active on the market and ready to accept your offers!Completely updated and upgraded, this charming home has built in cabinets and counters in bonus room, screened porch, tiered decking, fenced backyard, wired storage building. Walk in closets throughout. In the Neighborhood: PITTSBOROLearn more about what makes Pittsboro a great place to live as well as to retire. Pittsboro itself has great restaurants and homeowner's personal favorite for special occasions is right around the corner in The Fearrington House. You can also find Lowe's Foods, Harris Teeter, CVS Pharmacy, UNC Health Care Cl... 12/14/2015

Chatham County, NC$500k + Market ViewA look at the past 90 days in Chatham County Find Homes for Sale in Chatham County over $500k Downtown Pittsboro, NC  View Sold Homes in Chatham County in past 90 days (ending on 11-29-15) over $500kClick Here to Sell your Chatham County Home The above Chart shows the types of financing used when purchasing a Chatham County Home. Notice there were 13 out of 55 CASH sales for homes in Chatham County over $500k in the past 90 days.Want more details about Chatham County Homes? Email us at info@carlafreund.com and request more details about Chatham County Homes or clieck here to contact Realtor Carla.Create your own personalized home search for Chatham County.   11/29/2015

Find Homes for Sale in Pittsboro, NC So you finally decided to buy a home or you’re moving in or to the Pittsboro NC Area? What a great decision! Pittsboro and Chatham Cty is an up and coming area!There's a lot you should know. Homes in Pitsboro NC are selling fast. This is one of the hottest areas of the NC Triangle. It is a seller's market in Pittsboro NC. Take a look at these amazing market statistics for Pittsboro NC homes priced $100k - $300k. Homes are selling at almost 98% of final list price. For January 2015 - July 9, 2015, the average days on the market is 92 and the average list price of homes that sold in the $100k - $300k range is $230,829.00. Over 76% of homes sold. There are currently 33 homes on the market as of 7-9-2015.    07/12/2015

Are you looking to buy a home in Chapel Hill NC? The Woodlands at Westfall features new homes for sale in Chapel Hill, NC and offers buyers a unique opportunity for a Chapel Hill address with low Chatham County taxes! The Woodlands at Westfall is the first of several phases planned for Westfall, a custom home community located off Jack Bennett road in Chapel Hill.  The Woodlands at Westfall features large natural homesites with an emphasis on the beauty of Chapel Hill and Chatham County.  Homes for sale in The Woodlands of Westfall will start at $260,000 with square footages ranging from approximately 2300 - 5000+.  Ryan Homes, exclusive builder in The Woodlands at Westfall and Westfall Village, will allow total customization of your home from start to finish. Interested in learning mor... 08/19/2014

Preserve at Rock Creek :: Sapphire, NC The Preserve at Rock Creek is a very unique development unmatched in the area. As a 320 acre low-density, gated community in Cashiers, NC, The Preserve offers 22 estate homesites. Many estate lots are five acres and have been approved for building two individual homes. With 215 acres protected in a conservation easement, the property is known to be one of the most biologically diverse places in the United States. The temperate rain forest of the area creates a natural habitat for exotic flora and fauna. The stunning long range Western North Carolina mountain views and elevations ranging from 2,900′ to over 4,400′ enable The Preserve at Rock Creek to provide some of the best home sites in western North Carolina. Got a question ? Call me 972-679-902... 01/25/2014

We have a Parade of Homes Silver Winner by Garman Homes in the Horizon Neighborhood.  67 Coley Court.  Come out and visit this Category 7 Silver Winner this weekend.  It is priced at $425,000.   The Parade of Homes is Friday, Saturday and Sundays, October 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 from noon to 5pm.        Your tour guide is the list agent Susie Coffey Click for  More information on 67 Coley Court Chatham County had more Parade of Homes in 2013 than both Durham and Orange combined! Chatham County came out with 14 winners sweeping catagories 4 through 8!  Prices ranged from $266,000 - $455,000. All the homes are new construction and were divided into price categories and judged by two sets of two judges.  I watched them go into Coley Court.  The first set of judges stayed about 15 minutes... 10/10/2013

Find Chatham Cty NC Homes for Sale   OR   1) Search for Homes manually using your own criteria at: www.NCStyleHomes.com  (Only active homes will come up)   2) Set up and save your own search at:  www.FindNCStyleHomes.com   3) Receive a Daily Update of Homes for Sale in Chatham Cty, NC by Emailing your search criteria to carla@carlafreund.com:   Area:   Price Range:   # Bedrooms:   # Bathrooms:   Sq. Feet:   Garage/Parking?   Lot Size:   Amenities (pool, etc.):   Detached/Townhome:   Age of Home:                  School Needs:     Timeframe:   Anything else you want us to add to search:     Are there any particular neighborhoods you’ve already identified?     Do you have any other questions/concerns?   Interested in selling your Chatham Cty home? Please go to www.whatsmynchomeworth.com f... 06/09/2013

This is the last weekend of the 2013 Green Home Tour! Saturday and Sunday April 20 and 21, 2013 from noon to 5pm. Horizon's very own Sherman Perry of Out of the Woods Builders, Inc. has entered his personal home in the tour. Come out and meet Sherman and view his beautiful home currently under construction at 622 Horizon Drive in the Horizon Neighborhood. NAHB Green Certified (Bronze Level) HERS rating of 63 Open cell spray foam insulation Tankless hot water Hot water loop w/dustribution pump   Click on the link below to view a 2013 Green Home Tour Guide. http://www.pageturnpro.com/Progress-Printing/49828-108161_SynPrint-Green-Home-Tour/index.html#/20   From Chapel Hill: take 15-501 south 9.4 miles to right on Hamlet Chapel Rd, one mile & Horizon is on the right. From Raleigh/Cary take ... 04/18/2013

Horizon is a neighborhood in Northern Chatham County, halfway between Chapel Hill and Pittsboro.  This blog is going to be about Horizon and other neighborhoods in the surrounding area.  I am the list agent for Horizon and also have listings in Ridge Springs, Valley Meadow and Glen Ridge.  I am going to try to discuss Real Estate activity in the area as well as interesting events, happenings and restaurants.  For more information on Horizon please visit http://www.horizonneighborhood.com/ 04/09/2013