A 3.6% increase in Home Sales and other good financial news has pushed the DOW Industrial back over 9,000 for the first time since the beginning of January! The market is imporving and investors are starting to react. This is good news for Raleigh/Wake County buyers and sellers alike! - I’m excited about the good news and hope you are too - Tina
Money Magazine just released their 2009 list of the 100 Best Small Towns in America and Apex scored 44 on the list. The article mentions proximity to a larger city (Raleigh), nearness to major Hospitals and Universities, great schools, proximity to Research Triangle Park and a great, quaint downtown. Among some of the stats mentioned, Apex has a median income of $100,691, a median home price of $233,000, and a median age of 33. Call me for a copy of the article, or to see homes in this top rated small town! - Tina
Keep your eyes open for a 2200 sf ranch with a 2-car garage about to come on the market in Springdale Estates. This lovely home is in the sought after Leesville school district. Great location close to both I440 and I540. Large kitchen, living room, family room, formal dining room, and 3 bedrooms including a 2-room master bedroom which is perfect for a nursery or home office. Keep watching for more details - Tina
This week Forbes Magazine released their list of the top growth cities for 2008. Forbes looks at cities with populations of over $1 million, and then compares population numbers for 2008 vs. those of 2007. “The cities that made the list share similar qualities; more business opportunities, better weather and more affordable housing”. Despite the economic slowdown on a national level, Raleigh, NC has continued to attract newcomers, even if at a slower pace than previous years. This information validates what I’ve been telling my friends and clients throughout this economic slowdown, Raleigh continues to grow and remains one of the strongest, healthiest places to live and work in the US - Tina
Call me about my fantastic new listing in Fuquay Varina, featuring 2,000 square feet on the main level and an additional 2,000 square feet with a kitchenette in the full walk-out basement! This house is only 3 years young and features 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a family room, a bonus room and a game room! All of the rooms are huge and finishing includes poreclain tile floors, crown moulding, granite tile counters, tons of recessed lighting, etc. The master suite including both bed and bath are enormous. This home has a 2-car garage, screened porch, huge deck, and sits on over 1 1/2 acres. It’s perfect for a family wanting lots of living space or a mother-in-law situation. Call or email for more details or to set up an appointment - Tina
On Tuesday the Department of Housing and Urban Affairs announced that the Federal Housing Administration is going to let lenders apply the $8,000 tax credit as a downpayment toward the purchase of a home. Previously buyers would not receive this credit until they filed their taxes after buying a home. This will allow many first-time homebuyers who did not have a downpayment to qualify for a home loan to now be eligible to move forward with a home purchase. This is fantastic news - call me with questions - Tina
The income limits have been raised for the USDA 100% loan in Wake County! This is great news! Previously, a family of 2 could not have an income greater than $68,900 to qualify for this loan. Now, that same family of up to 4 persons can have an income as high as $88,400 and still qualify for this loan. A 5-8 person household in Wake County can have an income as large as $116,700 and still qualify. Call or email with questions or limits for surrounding counties - Tina
Check out the new listing for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath Penthouse condo at Atlantic Place, which is Inside The Beltline in Raleigh, just off of the intersection of Six Forks and Wake Forest Roads. This condo at 901 Canenaugh, Unit 302 is the best location in the development, in the last building looking over the greenway. It has an extensive trim level with beautiful crown moulding, wainscot in the dining room, plantation shutters and wood blinds throughout the unit. Priced aggressively, please call me for more info. - 919-618-7171- Tina
There’s a great new home for sale on Grace Street inside the Raleigh Beltline. It’s a completely renovated 1950’s Bungalow with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a huge Bonu Room on the 2nd floor. It has all new vinyl windows, vinyl siding, renovated kitchen including new appliances, counters, cabinets, and sink. It sits on .25 acre and has a great backyard. It’s almost impossible to find a home in this part of Raleigh at this price, $189,900! Call me today if you’d like to have a look - Tina
Raleigh topped the list of the Best Places For Business and Careers Survey by Forbes Magazine for the 3rd year in a row! Forbes stated that “no metro area in the US can compare with Raleigh”, citing strong job growth both in the past and projected future, low business costs and an extremely educated work force. Durham was ranked number 3 on the list, following Fort Collins Colorado. As I always say, we are so lucky to live and work in such a great city!
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