In the fall of 1996, Hurricane Fran tore furiously through North Carolina...leaving a trail of devastation from the coast all the way to Orange County. On September 6, those of us who lived in Central North Carolina, awoke to discover a scene of destruction that few could ever have imagined...and
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05/25/2009
LinksElizabeth Nieves' BlogElizabeth Nieves' WebsitePhoto GalleryDescriptionJust minutes to Brier Creek and RTP...this incredible home will wrap you in warmth from the moment you step inside. The open and interesting floorplan is enhanced by the impeccable decor. Make an appointment today to see
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03/04/2009
LinksElizabeth Nieves' BlogSearch EVERY Home for Sale in the Triangle AreaPhoto GalleryDescriptionBeautiful COUNTRY SETTING...just off of I-85 and 13 minutes from Brier Creek...this ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS HOME is READY FOR NEW OWNER!Features Include: FABULOUS Tiled Kitchen, Dining & Family Area w/ G
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01/29/2009
“One bad apple spoils the whole bunch.” You’ve heard that phrase before, but have you ever thought about what it really means? Scientifically…it is true that the gases emitted from a ripening apple will cause other apples to ripen more rapidly. However, if an apple is too ripe…if it has begun t
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01/27/2009
If you hang around ActiveRain long enough, you will inevitably receive an email from Mr. Neal Bloom...asking if you would like to take a turn doing the Week in Review. Actually...Neal has a way of finding me when I've been away from the Rain too long and bringing me home. Thanks, Neal!! If you ha
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01/25/2009
LinksElizabeth Nieves' BlogElizabeth Nieves' WebsitePhoto GalleryDescriptionThis SPECTACULAR 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath CRAFTSMAN STYLE Home Includes:Open FloorplanALL Stainless Steel AppliancesGranite Countertops9 Ft. Ceilings and HARDWOODS Throughout the First Floor!Tons of StorageView of the Trees fro
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01/24/2009
Today, I had to tell a seller that I did not wish to list his home. More accurately, I CHOSE to tell a seller that I did not wish to list his home...but it was NOT an easy decision. Since beginning my real estate career in 2003, I have sold more than my fair share of 'challenging' listings. I
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01/06/2009
SINCE today is Saturday...and SINCE Saturday comes at the end of the week...and SINCE I want a good excuse to tell this story...I'm going to USE today being Saturday as my EXCUSE! ::LOOKING AROUND TO SEE IF THAT FLEW...AND MOVING ON:: (Just a few short years ago...) When I was sixteen yea
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01/03/2009
Ever wondered how other bloggers put those COOL photo slideshows in their posts? I bet you thought that it must be WAY TOO COMPLICATED for YOU to do?Well...I promise you that it is much easier than you think. It does take a little time, but the end result is so worth the effort. Yesterday, I po
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01/02/2009
Ever since I was a small child, I've had an acute fear of fire. My fear was so intense, in fact, that it was constantly on the forefront of my mind and followed me into my adulthood. Three years ago...on Christmas Eve...my greatest fear became reality. On that day, God gave me one of the most pr
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12/22/2008
