Wake Forest, NC Real Estate News

By Marc Iafrate, MBA, MBA - Wake County Real Estate Search
(Capital City Realty Team)
Search all homes for sale over $450,000 in Heritage Wake Forest or anywhere else in the Raleigh or Triangle area by using the links below. Heritage Wake Forest is a wonderful neighborhood that will completely take you by surprise. You will feel instantly at ease and relaxed You will also be impressed by the selection of quality, custom builders. Take a stroll around the walking trails and fishing pond or swim in the crystal clear pools. If golf is more your style, you won't be able to wait to get out on the fairways of this award-winning course! Always up to date and Always easy to use! Heritage Wake Forest is a fantastic community with a very relaxed feel, an award winning golf course, hiking, biking and walking trails, two pools a fishing pond with pier and multiple parks. Search all ...
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By Marc Iafrate, MBA, MBA - Wake County Real Estate Search
(Capital City Realty Team)
Before you make any decisions on where to live, Heritage Wake Forest is one of those "must see" neighborhoods with a very relaxed and casual yet elegant style Search all homes for sale $300,000 to $450,000 in Heritage Wake Forest or anywhere else in the Raleigh or Triangle area by using the links below. Always up to date and Always easy to use! Heritage Wake Forest is a fantastic community with a very relaxed feel, an award winning golf course, hiking, biking and walking trails, two pools a fishing pond with pier and multiple parks.   Search all Heritage Wake Forest Homes for Sale Searching for all Raleigh area homes for sale or the entire Triangle...visit this Raleigh home search by clicking on the picture above or using the links below to view Raleigh and Wake Forest area Golf Course ...
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By Jeremy Wrenn, VP of Finance, Winslow Homes
(Winslow Homes)
They're all around!  Signs of Spring that is.  Birds are chirping & frogs are singing.  I even heard the Spring Peepers out in the wet woods behind my back yard just late last week.  Heck, Spring is even in their name!     And of course flowers are blooming, like these little wild violets in one of my customer's yard.       And there are more signs, like these hyacinth in our front garden.             But the most sure sign of all, the one that you KNOW Spring is here when you see it is this:  when your handyman's van has to put on it's sunglasses.   Spring is here!  As of 7:21pm (EDT) today!  Enjoy it!                                
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By Marc Iafrate, MBA, MBA - Wake County Real Estate Search
(Capital City Realty Team)
Search all homes for sale $150,000 to $300,000 in Heritage Wake Forest or anywhere else in the Raleigh or Triangle area by using the links below. Always up to date and Always easy to use! Heritage Wake Forest is a fantastic community with a very relaxed feel, an award winning golf course, hiking, biking and walking trails, two pools a fishing pond with pier and multiple parks. Search all Heritage Wake Forest Homes for Sale Searching for all Raleigh area homes for sale or the entire Triangle...visit this Raleigh home search by clicking on the picture above or using the links below to view Raleigh and Wake Forest area Golf Course homes for sale Raleigh and Wake Forest Golf Course Homes for Sale Wake Forest Homes for Sale Have a Raleigh area Home to Sell and wondering about Raleigh Home Va...
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By Marc Iafrate, MBA, MBA - Wake County Real Estate Search
(Capital City Realty Team)
Search all homes for sale with 5 or more bedrooms in Heritage Wake Forest or anywhere else in the Raleigh or Triangle area by using the links below. Always up to date and Always easy to use! Heritage Wake Forest has been the favorite neighborhood in the North Raleigh and Wake Forest area for a long time due to its relaxed atmosphere and casual lifestyle The homes all have different styles and amenities from craftsman to tranditional which gives it a very natural and appealing look and feel Heritage is the cure for the common cookie cutter neighborhood that you simply must see! Heritage Wake Forest is also packed with amenities that you want including hiking, biking and walking trails, 2 swimming pools featuring a lazy river, serpentine water slide, stocked fishing pond with pier and mul...
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By Marc Iafrate, MBA, MBA - Wake County Real Estate Search
(Capital City Realty Team)
Want to live in a beautiful golf course community with every amenity you can imagine? Look no further than Heritage Wake Forest. It has a very casual atmosphere that allows you to instantly be at ease Search all homes for sale with 4 or more bedrooms in the peaceful Heritage Wake Forest subdivision or perform your own home search anywhere else in the Raleigh or Triangle area by using the links below. Always up to date and Always easy to use! Search all Heritage Wake Forest Homes for Sale Searching for all Raleigh area homes for sale or the entire Triangle...visit this Raleigh home search by clicking on the picture above or using the links below to view Raleigh and Wake Forest area Golf Course homes for sale Raleigh area home searches: Set up your own custom Raleigh and Triangle area hom...
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By Marc Iafrate, MBA, MBA - Wake County Real Estate Search
(Capital City Realty Team)
Search all homes for sale with 3 or more bedrooms in Heritage Wake Forest or anywhere else in the Raleigh or Triangle area by using the links below. Always up to date and Always easy to use! Heritage Wake Forest is a fantastic community with a very relaxed feel, an award winning golf course, hiking, biking and walking trails, two pools a fishing pond with pier and multiple parks. Search all Heritage Wake Forest Homes for Sale   Searching for all Raleigh area homes for sale or the entire Triangle...visit this Raleigh home search by clicking on the picture above or using the links below to view Raleigh and Wake Forest area Golf Course homes for sale   Raleigh area home searches: Set up your own custom Raleigh and Triangle area home search View Raleigh homes for sale View Cary homes for sa...
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By Leesa Finley, RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate
(RED Properties)
Absolutely gorgeous weather in store for Wake Forest NC this weekend so be sure to check out this weekend's events and get out and enjoy the start of Spring!  There is quite a mix of things to do this weekend that appeal to all ages.  I hope I get to see you out and about and if you do see me please say hello!     Wake Forest Farmers’ Market Saturday, March 19; 10 am – noon Depot Parking Lot, 110 S. White St. The Wake Forest Farmers' Market is open from 10 am to noon on the first and third Saturdays in March. Beginning April 2 through Nov. 19 the market will be open every Saturday from 8 am to noon. The market offers pasture-raised beef, pork, lamb and chicken, as well as fresh produce, eggs, honey, baked goods, handmade soaps and lotions, art and crafts. For more information call (919)...
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Saturday, March 19, Wake Forest Heritage will host a neighborhood-wide yard sale! The yard sale will be held from 8 a.m. - noon and the event will be advertised in the newspaper as well as the Wake Weekly for a welcome turnout. Although signs will be posted throughout the neighborhood the week of the yard sale, please feel free to post your own signs or a balloon to direct traffic to your home. This is a fantastic opportunity to de-clutter your home! Here are some proactive tips that can help you optimize your living space: -  Kitchenware can be a curse or a blessing when it comes to saving space. You may have a toaster, coffee maker, espresso machine, coffee grinder, electric can opener, knife sharpener, George Foreman press, electric pancake griddle, waffle maker, or any other assortm...
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By Leesa Finley, RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate
(RED Properties)
I can not tell you how many times I have been in stores or restaurants and I hear tourists asking for directions to the Wake Forest University.  When they find that although they may BE in Wake Forest the University is approximately 2 hours away......Talk about frustrated!  Sometimes they even get mad like it was a whole conspiracy by the town to mislead them.......Well, here is a little history lesson regarding Wake Forest and well, Wake Forest..... Way, way back in February of 1834 (told you it was way back) the very first class enrolled in what was then called the Wake Forest College.  When the Civil War started all the students but 5 were obligated to the Confederate Army.  That huge loss of student body forced the school to close in 1862. The school reopened in 1866 and thrived ove...
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By Leesa Finley, RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate
(RED Properties)
Wake Forest NC is rich with history and along with that comes gorgeous architecture that reflects a period in time when homes were showcases and masterpieces.  There is a diverse mixture of architectural styles in historic Wake Forest NC that range from Victorian to Georgian style.  The majority of the historic homes in Wake Forest have been lovingly cared for and kept up to standards with the Historic Guidelines set forth by the Wake Forest NC Historic Commission in conjunction with the N.C. State Historic Preservation Office.  If you are interested in exploring some of the historic homes for sale in Wake Forest NC you can check out a few of the offerings at the end of this post.  Also, for more information on the Historic Guidelines, historic home rehabilitation or Tax Credits that ma...
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By Leesa Finley, RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate
(RED Properties)
Every week I update the Foreclosure Report for Wake Forest, Rolesville and parts of North Raleigh.  I upload the report to my website where it is available for download for FREE!  This report includes single family homes as well as townhomes and ALL price points are included. Having personally toured many of the homes on the list I can say that the majority are in great shape and the prices are fantastic!  Buying a Foreclosure, Short Sale or an REO does take a bit more research, knowledge and patience than other homes and I am here to help guide you through the process.  If you have any questions about purchasing one of these homes please let me know and I can provide you with answers needed to make a sound decision.  You can also find some definitions and assistance on my webpage, Wake...
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By Lee & Pamela St. Peter, Making Connections to Success in Real Estate
(Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522)
Wake Forest NC Housing Market Report - February 2011 Starting to feel like we're bragging... PRESENTING another Triangle area town with great growth news - Wake Forest, NC was another on the list of towns that more than doubled in size according to the 2010 census (along with Fuquay-Varina, Morrisville, Holly Springs and Rolesville). If you're considering moving to Wake Forest, NC or even if you're planning on selling a home in Wake Forest, NC, it's important to have the right information.       Our market report will give you a good overview of how detached homes for sale in Wake Forest, NC performed during the month of February. The pie chart on the left breaks down the number of detached homes in Wake Forest that were active, newly active, went under contract or closed last month.  ...
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By Leesa Finley, RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate
(RED Properties)
The Wake Forest NC Arbor Day celebration is coming up this week on March 17!  Don't miss out the celebrations starting at 10:00am at the Community House in Wake Forest sponsored by the Wake Forest NC Urban Forestry Board.  A very special guest speak will be on hand!  Jodi Riedel who is not only a Wakefield High School Agriculture and Horticulture teacher but also has the distinguished title of the 2009 NC Environmental Educator of the Year!  Jodi Riedel has developed a Forestry Curriculum that she has taught to over 700 students statewide. This years Arbor Day poster contest winner will be announced and Green Medal Awards will be presented to individuals, civic clubs, and business who supported and promoted the town's Urban Forest throughout the year.  In addition to the awards there wi...
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By Leesa Finley, RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate
(RED Properties)
I receive so many emails and phone calls from people wanting to learn all about Wake Forest NC. And, why not?  It is an incredible place to call home!  My website might be a little different than others that you have peeked in on and I try and make easy to navigate and provide the answer needed when considering a move to Wake Forest NC. Here are just a few of the pages on my website, Wake Forest NC House Chick, that should help you on your path to discovering Wake Forest NC. Wake Forest NC Info - a collection of restaurants in Wake Forest, Public Utility options, and some great entertainment ideas.  Wake Forest NC Schools - A list of the current schools in Wake Forest NC and the schedule they operate on as well as a direct feed from Wake County Public School System to say up to date.  Y...
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By Jeremy Wrenn, VP of Finance, Winslow Homes
(Winslow Homes)
If you think all fasteners are the same, you're wrong.  Just ask Jay Markanich.   For instance, staples work great for things like carpet pad.  But not for fascia!  If you see a board with these sticking out of it, your house ain't built right!   Staples just aren't made to hold up pieces of wood thicker than .05 to .10 millimeters (you know, paper).  They do a really good job on that.   But if these are in your fascia, don't be surprised if your house looks like this after a strong wind or a strong rain coupled with a clogged gutter!  One this one, the vinyl soffit, gutter, and fascia (still intact with aluminum wrap on it) all came off in 1 piece!  It was just sitting on the roof, all together.   So please, instead of staples, use nails or even the proper screws!  I know they are hard...
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By Leesa Finley, RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate
(RED Properties)
While there is always something to do in Wake Forest NC the weekends always seem to offer up some additional fun and excitement.  Don't forget to check out this upcoming weekend's list of events so you can schedule a little fun into your calendar! Art After Hours Friday, March 11; 5 pm Downtown Wake Forest On the second Friday of each month the streets of downtown Wake Forest come alive with food, merchants and music! Everyone is invited to come and experience the dining, art and retail merchants of downtown Wake Forest. Downtown businesses stay open until 9 p.m. You never know what treasure you may find! Art After Hours at Sunflower Studio featuring Guest Artist Michael Castonova Friday, March 11; 5 – 9 pm (Opening Reception) March 11 – April 2 (Exhibit) Sunflower Studio & Gallery, 214...
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By Leesa Finley, RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate
(RED Properties)
It's the second Friday of the month and that can only mean one thing......Art After Hours!  The streets of historic, downtown Wake Forest come alive with some of the areas most creative artists showcasing their works whether they be paintings, photography, sculpture or sketchings.  This month The Cotton Company will showcase the photography of Leigh Moose.  I have read a few "briefs" and short bio's on Leigh and for most posts I use what I read.  I never have had the opportunity to actually meet artists prior to their showings.  Even if I met them at the reception it was too late for me to post what was upcoming.  Well, this time is different.  I had the honor of meeting Leigh in person prior to the opening, and yes, it was a complete honor.  Leigh has a story to be told that can only b...
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By Leesa Finley, RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate
(RED Properties)
Wake Forest NC is full of stunningly, beautiful Historic Homes!  Just take a stroll down Main Street and you will be captivated by the various styles of architecture and the history that comes alive right before your very eyes.  Many placards are located along the street describing the historical signifigance of the various homes and locations - take the time to stop and read - you'll be pleasantly surprised with all there is to learn.  Here is a short montage of just some of what you can find along your walk.  So, come on, history awaits you in Wake Forest NC!
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By Leesa Finley, RED Properties - Raleigh NC Real Estate
(RED Properties)
Each week I update a Wake Forest NC Foreclosure List and post it to my website.  This list is available for free and was just update this past Saturday.  Did you happen to get your copy?  If not, no worries - you can still download it and I can also place you on a mailing list so you receive them delivered directly to your inbox! This list has foreclosed homes for sale in Wake Forest, Rolesville and North Raleigh.  If you happen to be searching in another area of the Triangle I can help you with that as well.  Just send me an email with what you are looking for and I'll be happy to prepare a custom list just for you. Each week I am simply amazed with the incredible real estate deals to be found in Wake Forest.  There are single family homes, townhomes and estate homes on this list an un...
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