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Ten things to remove before listing...

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We all know this is common sense. However, many of my sellers need to be reminded of the things they need to put away when selling their home! This is a great list for all homeowners!Everyone has heard rumors of de-cluttering when it's time to sell your home. But, what does that really mean? ...

02/03/2012

A little bit of Asia in Pittsboro, NC

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Did you know there is a tiger rescue program right here in the Triangle? Carolina Tiger Rescue is a not-for-profit organization in Pittsboro, North Carolina that exists specifically to provide a permanent home for unwanted and/or abused endangered animals. Carolina Tiger Rescue also rescues ...

02/03/2012

Tonight's the night to provide input for the "Cary Theatre"

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Event Details “The Cary” – Downtown Theater Public Input meeting Tuesday, January 31, 2012 – 6:00 PM Council Chambers in Town Hall 316 N. Academy Street • Cary, NC If you are eager to share ideas about Cary’s Downtown Theater, mark your calendar for Tuesday, January 31st. The Town of Cary is hos...

01/31/2012

Raleigh-Cary #1 Real Estate Market to Watch in 2012

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Having just written Cary Real Estate Market Show Signs of Recovery yesterday I am pleased to announce that Inman agrees with our local market assessment. In fact Inman predicts that the Raleigh-Cary Real Estate Market will outperform all others in 2012! I'm not surprised. In 2006 when the...

01/31/2012

Cary Real Estate Market Show Signs of Recovery

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The real estate market in Cary is starting to show signs of recovery. Inventory is now stabilizing and home sales are starting to level off rather than continue to decline. That said, here is a look at the current real estate market in Cary. So, what is going on that's affecting the market? 1. ...

01/30/2012

How did Cary, NC get its name?

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Frank Page was the founder of the Town of Cary and he admired the temperance movement which was gaining strength during the last part of the 19th century. One of the leaders of that movement was Samual Fenton Cary. So Frank Page named Cary for his hero Samuel Fenton Cary. Ultimately the...

01/29/2012

2012 Cary Luxury Home Market Conditions

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Its' that time of year when we reflect on the real estate market in Cary and look ahead to the new year. One of the markets I follow closely is the Cary Luxury Home Market Segment. I recently received my Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist Designation(CLHMS) and as a part of the proce...

01/29/2012

Why Cary, North Carolina?

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Last year I wrote a blog post called Cary NC Continues to Thrive. I did so because I'm amazed at the low taxes in our area and the resources and planning that go into making Cary the Best Place to Live in the US! In 2011 the growth and prosperity has continued and this area is becoming the ...

01/28/2012

How much does it cost to run the Town of Cary?

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There are many municipalities in the Wake County area. As a resident of the Town of Cary we maintain the lowest property tax rate in Wake County with the highest quality of life.As a citizen you always wonder if the Town is efficient and staying above water? We all remember when Sonny Bono's t...

01/28/2012

What will Cary look like in 2025?

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Town of Cary Chamber of Commerce Here are some of the interesting trends related to growth in Cary: We are projected to have a population of 180,000 by 2025. Our median age will be approaching 40 by 2025. By that time over 4000 people will be turning 65 each year as compared to 3000 now. Car...

01/28/2012