I’m proud to announce that this year, CB/HPW will be supporting the families of the Me Fine Foundation. These families have children being treated at Duke Hospital in Durham and UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill and could really use our support during the holiday season. We have a tree in our office full of Angels, you can select an Angel off of the tree and provide a gift for a family in need. You can donate toys for the children in the family, a gift card for gas so families can travel to and from the hospital, or much needed groceries for the family. Each Angel will list either a gift item or specific gift card needed.
If you’d like to participate in this worthwhile program, either stop by the office and pick-up an Angel, or call or email me and I can pick one for you and give you the information. Thanks so much for caring for these families! Tina
- Loans are available at historically low rates.
- We are in a buyers’ market - there are many well-kept, well-priced homes to choose from.
- Sellers’ are more willing to negotiate price and terms than ever before.
- Great tax deduction.
- Buyers’ investing in the market at this time will surely build wealth for their future when holding on to the home for several years.
- Pride of ownership.
- Great tax benfit available for first-time homebuyers (you are a “first-time” buyer if you haven’t owned for at least 3 years.
Call or email me today to talk about why it might be a great time for you to buy! - Tina
One of the biggest changes we’re seeing in the current market place in Wake County is the number of homes on the market vs. the same time last year. Currently there are just over 9,300 homes on the market in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Knightdale, Garner, Morrisville and other areas comprising Wake County. This is compared to just over 8,300 homes on the market at this time in 2007. This is not great news for sellers who are finding that it is taking longer for their home to sell than it might have a year ago, while it’s great news for buyers who have a great selection of homes to choose from and are able to negotiate a better deal including seller paid closing costs, price, preferred closing date, etc. The Triangle area continues to appreciate one of the healthiest real estate markets in the country, making it a great time for buyers who have been sitting on the fence to hop off and move forward. I’m always here to help, and to protect your best interests. Please call or email with questions and requests for information - Tina
I want to let all of my freinds and clients know that I’m available to help with rides to the polling sites for anyone in the Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Morrisville, Apex or Knightdale area needing help. This is such a wonderful, historic day in America, and regardless of who you choose to vote for it’s so important that we all get out today to cast our vote for our elected officials. If you need help in getting to the polls, please call me right away at 618-7171 and we’ll help you get there! - See you soon, Tina
The NAR reports an increase in existing home sales of 5.5% in September. This includes single family, condominiums, townhomes and co-ops. Home sales were 1.4% higher than September, 2007. This is the first time since November of 2005 that there was an increase in sales compared to year ago levels. Low prices and low interest rates appear to be attracting buyers. There have been other indicators in recent weeks that the housing market is starting to rebound! Good news for everyone, please call or email with questions - Tina
With all the negative talk in the press about the real estate market and depreciating home values nationwide, I can’t stress enough that appreciation rates in Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest and other Triangle North Carolina areas have continued to stay in the plus column. I thought you’d enjoy seeing a list of the Top 10 appreciating neighborhoods in Wake County for the past 13 months. If you don’t see your neighborhood here and want to know how it measures up, please call or email anytime - Tina
Top 10 Appreciation Subdivisions Report for Wake County
(Data is based upon closed sales during the past 13 months)
Woodcrest 14.84%
Lakemont 12.32%
Capital Heights 12.22%
Hi Mount 11.15%
North Hills 10.74%
Sunset Hills-Ral 9.53%
Meredith Woods 8.61%
Hayes Barton 8.3%
Cameron Village 8.11%
Stonehenge 8.4%
The North Carolina State Fair is almost ready to start, this year the Fair will run from October 16th to October 26th. If you want to purchase early discount tickets you can do so through tomorrow, Thursday, October 16th. Discount tickets are $5 for adults and $1 for children and can be bought at designated ticket locations or online. Call or email for more information, and hope to see you at the Fair. I’ll be there on Friday!- Tina
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry & Walston has introduced a bold initiative to bring buyers and sellers together in the Triangle area and help give a boost to the real estate market. From October 10th through October 19th, many listings in the area are being offered at specially reduced prices. Sellers participating in this sale event are offering price reductions of up to 10%. Homes in all areas, including Raleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, Apex and Knightdale are included. Please call or email me with questions - Tina
The National Association of Realtors just released national August sales numbers showing an increase in Pending sales of 7% vs. July! This news suggests that first-time homebuyers are starting to take advantage of the $7,500 tax break available as well as the continued, relatively low mortgage rates. In the past few weeks I have had several buyers contract to buy and despite what’s being reported in the media, they have not had any trouble securing mortgage loans. Please call or write with questions/comments! Let’s hope for continued good news! -Tina
This weekend begins the Home Builders Association of Raleigh - Wake County Parade of Homes. This is the 43rd annual Parade in Raleigh - Wake County with 394 of the areas finest Builder’s showcasing the Triangle’s finest in new home construction. Parade hours this year are from noon to 5pm October 4-5, October 10-12, and October 17-19. If you’d like to get a Parade Book outling all of the homes available for tour, call me at 618-7171 or email me at tina@hpw.com. I know there are going to be some beautiful houses available this year and hope to see you out around Raleigh, Wake Forest, Cary and Knightdale! Please call with questions - Tina