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Raleigh and Triangle area NC real estate news and events. Experienced Raleigh Realtor writes about North Raleigh neighborhoods, real estate market updates, general information for people relocating to Raleigh NC area.
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I'm  a big fan of public art.  Nothing is more delightful than to come across some unexpected item of creative whimsy in the course of daily business. Yesterday I went to the North Hills Mall in North Raleigh on a very mundane errand, in search of a new pair walking shoes from Omega Sports.  I p...
09/29/2012
Not all, but a lot of the paperwork that a real estate agent deals with has to do with contractual agreements. In case of a dispute, complaint, or lawsuit, these documents will be called for and scrutinized.  The agent, as well as the brokerage he or she works for, both have a vital interest in ...
09/17/2012
I had a closing last Thursday, and in the lobby I spotted this wonderful painting of the Raleigh skyline.  As I moved to admire it more closely, I realized the sky was particularly reflective.  Sure enough, the painting wasn't done on canvas but on metal! The receptionist at Access (8801 Fast Pa...
09/15/2012
Reason # 1. Businessweek says so!   In 2011, Businessweek voted Raleigh America’s Best City. “Among its many attributes, the city sports 867 restaurants, 110 bars, and 51 museums, according to Onboard Informatics, as well as a thriving social scene, good schools, and 12,512 park acres.”    Reaso...
09/08/2012
Take a train station that's now a nursery, the kind that sells plants, and add some art!  Logan's  recent Festival of the Arts combined the elements of nature and creativity to show both to advantage. The long platform provided ample space to showcase the wares of sculptors and painters, potters...
08/11/2012
Everyone knows Logan's, or should. It's a wonderful nursery and cafe` located in the old Seaboard train station off Peace St. in downtown Raleigh. They have plants outside, plants inside, giftware, and practical items for the serious gardener like gloves and plant stakes. This weekend Logan's is...
08/10/2012
The 2nd Quarter T.A.R.R. Report (Triangle Area Residential Real Estate) for Wake County finds our local real estate market outperforming the national average. Showings are up, sales are up, closings are up. Even prices are up -- 2% on average for a detached resale home.* Inventory is down, days ...
07/26/2012
People who are looking for a home are looking for love.  This makes them vulnerable to Charm, which may or may not be a valid reason to buy. I remember my second house.  The model home I fell in love with had a big picture window in the master bath over the garden tub, and outside the picture wi...
07/21/2012
You have to be a member of the North Ridge Country Club to play golf on the North Ridge golf courses, but you don't have to be a member to enjoy living here. North Ridge is a prestigious North Raleigh neighborhood built arround the two 18-hole North Ridge golf courses.  Stately homes sit on gene...
07/05/2012
Raleigh is the state capital of North Carolina, which has certain perks.  Among them are the NC Museum of Art, the NC Symphony Orchestra, and the NC State Farmer's Market, located just off 440 on Lake Wheeler Rd. Although I can't welcome summer's heat, I do appreciate summer's bounty.  Neighbori...
07/04/2012
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