Wake Forest NC has a vast variety of homes for sale from Townhomes to Estate Homes!  There are different styles, sizes, and neighborhood locations available but two price points have consistently remained the most robust and those are the $200,000 - $299,999 and $300,000 - $399,999 price range. There were 697 Active Listings on the Market in Wake Forest NC in January of 2012 which is down -29% when compared with January 2011.  Of those total Active Listings in January 2012 close to half of them (46%) were within the $200,000 - $400,000 price point.  Check out the following Graph for a complete breakdown of Active Listings in Wake Forest NC in January 2012.  As always, if you have any questions regarding the statistics provided please feel free to give me a call or send me an email - I w... 02/17/2012

The Cotton Company is ALWAYS a great place to spend some time shopping for unique gifts, home decor items and beautiful handcrafted jewelry and art!  Tonight is Ladies Night at the Cotton Company from 5 - 8pm.  It's a great opportunity to grab your girlfriends and head to historic downtown Wake Forest for an evening of shopping and fun. Don't miss the "How to Wrap a Scarf" demonstration at 6:30pm presented by Wraps of Style!  I don't know about you but I always get my scarfs all knotted up - this might be a good one for me! You can always enjoy some free Hand Massages and special Door Prizes will be awarded every half hour. The Cotton Company 306 S. White Street Wake Forest NC LADIES NIGHT February, 17 5:00 - 8:00 pm 02/16/2012

  Wake Forest NC Real Estate January 2012 Market Recap   The 2012 State of the Town address in Wake Forest, NC will be held Monday, February 20th at 6 PM!  Mayor Vivian Jones will be presenting this event, hosted by the Wake Forest Rotary Club.  For details see the Wake Forest, NC event site.  All area residents are invited!   If you don't yet live in the area but are considering moving to Wake County or 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.   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.   The table below shows the break down of the detached homes for sale in Wake Forest NC that went newly ... 02/16/2012

  Wake Forest NC Real Estate December 2011 Market Recap   Ahhh Wake Forest.  We're happy to relay the town had another strong month of real estate, and it's easy to see why it's a relocation destination with the pride residents have for the area.  The Wake Forest Historic Preservation Commission is sponsoring a photo-sharing campaign to encourage individuals and groups to take photos of themselves all around Wake Forest.  Are you a resident of Wake Forest? Grab your camera and head out to your favorite place that matters.  Running through January 31st the "This Place Matters" campaign aims to raise awareness about locations around Wake Forest that deserve attention and will promote all photos as a slideshow on the website.  For more info or to submit your favorite photos around Wake For... 01/22/2012

Each week I update a FREE report with Foreclosures, Short Sales, and Auction homes for sale in Wake Forest NC and the surrounding area.  This report includes single family homes as well as townhomes/condo and all prices are included! There are some incredible homes each week on the Foreclosure Report and I can say that I have previewed the majority of them.  Some are in need of repair and TLC but others are in move-in ready condition and priced competitively! If you would like more information on Foreclosures in Wake Forest please feel free to visit my website and check out this weeks latest report.  If you are searching in another area of Raleigh NC such as Garner, Apex, Franklinton and other surrounding areas please feel free to get in touch with me - I would be happy to prepare a cus... 01/18/2012

Whether you say 20-12 or two thousand twelve (or something else), it's a new year!  So here's to making it great, and a big hearty thanks to all those that made 2011 great for Wrenn Home Improvements:  our employees, our customers, and our vendors!  Thanks! We look forward to continued success and growth in 2012 with each of you. Happy New Year! 01/02/2012

PRIVATE CUL-DE-SAC LOT! This home boasts a formal living rm, formal dining rm, breakfast rm w/bay window, large family rm w/gas log fireplace, spacious bedrooms w/large closets, bonus rm w/balcony & a SALT WATER & HEATED IN GROUND POOL!! Fully fenced back yard. New carpet on second floor. Hardwoods on entire main level. Fresh paint. MOVE IN READY!See More Homes Like This!! 2508 Forest Lake Court Wake Forest, NC 27587 Private Cul-de-Sac Lot Priced $87K Below Value!! Home Photo Gallery Virtual Tour Property Map Payment Info Request Showing The Rachel Kendall Team Phone:919-882-6070 Mobile:919-609-2674 Website:Visit Website Price : $299,900 Bedrooms : 4 Bathrooms : 2.5 Square Foot : 2,900 Lot Size : 33,541 Community : Watersedge County : Wake Property Type : Detached Year Built : 1999 MLS ... 12/20/2011

  Wake Forest NC Real Estate November 2011 Market Recap   The Wake Forest Real Estate market had a strong month! Jumping right into the real estate stats this month you'll notice that 17% of the real estate activity in Wake Forest either Closed (SOLD) or went under contract (pending) this month.  In September and October the sold and pending homes accounted for 15% of the real estate activity.  This month, 11% of activity accounted for the new active listings available.  This indicates a strengthening real estate market as the absorption rate remains steady or improves.   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.   If you don't yet live in Wake County or in Wake Forest, NC b... 12/19/2011

LEESA L. FINLEY - THE WAKE FOREST NC HOUSE CHICK Let Me Show You MY Wake Forest! Wake Forest NC House Chick Wake Forest, NC 27587 cell: 919-649-6128 leesa@leesafinley.com www.leesafinley.com listings | visit my website Featured: 3BD/2BA Single Family House Youngsville, NC $149,000   Page 1 Sort by: Recently Listed Property Type Bedrooms Price Asc Price Desc City 1 - 9 of 9 109 Pueblo Dr  [map]Vacant Land .44 acres0 full/0 partial baths $4,900 Louisburg, NC 1045 Sagamore Dr  [map]Vacant Land .34 acres0 full/0 partial baths $6,900 Louisburg, NC 13120 Sargas St  [map]Single Family House 5 bedrooms4 full/0 partial baths3,408 sqft $319,000 Raleigh, NC 12800 Rosalie St  [map]Single Family House 5 bedrooms3 full/2 partial baths4,409 sqft $414,999 Raleigh, NC 320 Rolling Acres Rd  [map]Single ... 11/30/2011

6512 Ridgemount Street 5 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms 3,168 sq. ft. $284,900 5 bedroom, 4 bath brick-front home with 2-car garage. Game room, screened porch, iron railings. Gourmet kitchen with 42" maple cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances includes wall ovens, 2 piece crown molding, upgraded carpet/pad, hardwoods on main level, tile baths. Our local expert, Leslie Loveless, is ready to answer questions or help find your perfect new home. Just call (800) 787-0414 or email LLoveless@stanpac.com. We look forward to hearing from you. Click Here to view more neighborhoods 11/29/2011

The Wake Forest NC community is rich in artistic talent in ALL mediums!  We have local artists that are amazing with paiting, clay, metal, photography, music and so much more.  Wake Forest NC showcases artists OFTEN whether it be through the monthly Art After Hours, annual Artist Studio Tours, our springtime Six Sundays in Spring as well as cross promotion between our local artists. This year for the Holiday Season Wake Forest ARTS.org will be showcasing some of the local art in a gallery setting at ARTS 206 December 2 - 18, 2011 on Fridays through Sundays during the afternoons and the evenings.  You'll need to check out their calendar for exact times.  The opening on December 2 is from 6 - 9 pm to coincide with the Lighting of Wake Forest!  WOW - what a way to truly kick off the Holida... 11/29/2011

So many times potential sellers want to try and sell their home themselves (FSBO - For Sale By Owner) Why is that? Well, I have found, more often than not, that it is because sellers sometimes aren't quite sure what a professional Realtor® can do for them. A professional, equipped and skilled Realtor® will assist you with a wide range of skills and aid you in making invaluable decisions during the real estate transaction. While the following list is by no means inclusive of all of the significant services a Realtor® will provide it is an outline of how you can most certainly benefit from employing a professional: Pays for all marketing and advertising costs. Be sure to ask your Realtor® for their marketing plan. Adds experience and expertise in all aspects of the sales process including... 11/28/2011

I was having a conversation the other day with another Realtor® about safety and I remembered this post I had written a while ago and dug it up for her to read and LIVE by!  Then, I got to thinking, it is definitely worth reposting so consider this a reblog of me!  ;) Safety can NEVER be taken too seriously nor should it be overlooked just to make a buck!  So, whether you are a buyer, seller or a fellow Realtor® please take a peek at an older post of mine about Realtor® Safety - it may just save you one day! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I don't know why, but I still find it amazing when Potential Buyers get mad at me for not dropping everything at a moments notice and meeting them at a vacant house.  Mind you, complete strangers!  By my nature, I am a friendly per... 11/26/2011

Notable Neighborhoods in Wake Forest NC - Caddell Woods   Caddell Woods in Wake Forest NC is an awesome community with a wonderful mix of both townhomes and single family homes is a gorgeous setting!  The location of Caddell Woods makes commuting to Raleigh NC or Research Triangle Park, NC easy with Capital Blvd/US 1 just a short drive away.  Attractive conveniences nearby include Triangle Town Center, Wakefield Commons for shopping, and numerous restaurants are just a few minutes away.  Caddell Woods can be accessed by either Burlington Mills Road (via Capital Blvd) or Forestville Road (via Hwy 401).   Caddell Woods was developed in 1999 with a few of the single family homes and townhomes built at that time, however, building continued through 2005.  There is a beautiful community pool... 11/25/2011

I know, I know - the season just changed a few weeks ago to Fall but NOW is the time to get your home ready for the winter so you aren't left out in the cold.  Yes, pun intended!  ;)  Winters can be brutal regardless of where you live in the country but just a few small steps can help get you through winter both safe and warm. It is a good idea to have your heating unit checked now.  Have a professional come out an perform a preventative maintenance routine on your system to be sure it is operating in top condition and is as efficient as possible. While you SHOULD be changing you air filters throughout the house in regular intervals go ahead and add it to a Fall Maintenance checklist - it doesn't hurt to double check them and start a schedule of when you change them.  A great tip is to ... 11/25/2011

  The Lighting of Wake Forest December 2, 1011 Come to historic, downtown Wake Forest NC for a magical evening on Friday, December 2, 2011 at 6pm for the Lighting of Wake Forest. Hosted by the DRC (Wake Forest Downtown Revilalization Committee) this beautiful evening will have our very own Mayor Vivian Jones lighting our 30 ft Christmas tree.  You can also delight in the seasonal entertainment by local choirs as well as horse drawn carriage rides.  (weather permitting, of course) Be sure to visit some of the local downtown merchants who will be decorated in all of their holiday glory and offer some amazing treats and Holiday surprises of their own! See you in historic downtown Wake Forest on December 2 for this much anticipated Holiday kick-off!     11/23/2011

Both buyers and sellers of Real Estate have closing costs associated with the transfer of real estate.  Each pays something different and as a top Wake Forest NC Real Estate Agent it is my job to be sure that PRIOR to closing I provide either of them (depends on who I represent) their estimated closing costs. In the case of a home seller that comes in the form of Seller Net Proceeds.  While I can not give exact figures for what closing costs are my years of experience do allow me to be very accurate in estimates.  So, if you are thinking of selling your home in Wake Forest NC here are the costs that will be associated with the sale. Document Preparation:  Cost will vary from attorney to attorney but an good estimate is $200.00.  This is the charge for the attorney to prepare YOUR deed f... 11/21/2011

The Town of Wake Forest NC will observe this Thanksgiving Holiday by closing both Town Hall and Administrative Offices on Thursday the 24th and Friday the 25th.  Police Service will not be altered during this time. Wake Forest Bus Service Wake Forest Bus Service will NOT be provided on Thursday, November 24th.  Only the Wake Forest NC Loop will operate on Friday, November 25th. Normal schedules will resume Monday, November 28th. Sanitation Schedule If your normal Collection day is Thursday your service will be on Friday, November 25 If your normal Collection day is Friday your service will be on Saturday, November 26   For more information or to read the official press release please visit the Town of Wake Forest NC. 11/20/2011

Whether you are a current Wake Forest NC resident thinking about moving or a future resident wanting to explore the area it is always best to explore the different neighborhoods! There are so many Wake Forest NC Neighborhoods and they are all different in style, size, price points, amenities offered, locations and "feel".  A great place to start exploring is my Wake Forest Neighborhoods page on my website.  There you can find links out to posts that will give you s snap shot of the neighborhood: Price Points Lot Sizes Pictures Amenities Currently Assigned Schools Convenience of Location HOA information (if any) I hope that you take a minute to visit Wake Forest NC Neighborhoods and discover what Wake Forest has to offer!  Don't forget to check back often as I am always revising the neig... 11/19/2011

November 2011 Hello Holidays! Admit it - you are gearing up for the Holidays!  Where oh where did this year GO?  The weather got a little freaky all over the country with Halloween snow for sure in the Northeast and now with Thanksgiving just days away we are swinging back up close to the 80s.  CRAZY!  As many of you that follow me know, Wake Forest NC is amazing during the Holiday season!  Check out some of the events for the remainder of November as we prepare for the final month of 2011 by visiting Discover Wake Forest NC.  You can also be sure to keep up with all the activity, events and specials via my Facebook Page and Twitter!   This is the second edition of the "new" newsletter and I am still trying to incorporate many useful links, articles and statistics.  If there is somethi... 11/18/2011