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Bob Fortner

Hasentree Purchased By Toll Brothers

March 5, 2010
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Hasentree is by far one of the premier communities in Wake County.  And as you may have been aware, the development was foreclosed on last year by SunTrust bank.  Well, good news… Toll Brothers has purchased Hasentree and they are saying they have big plans for the community.
Hasentree is actually located in Wake Forest, just [...]

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Forbes Most Wired City Is Raleigh!

March 4, 2010
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The most wired city in the United States is Raleigh, North Carolina.  No, that doesn’t mean we drink the most coffee, although that wouldn’t be a bad honor either.  According to Forbes’ just released list of Most Wired Cities, Raleigh ranks number one!
So what exactly is the most wired city?  The Most Wired City list [...]

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Buying A Home – Get A Survey

January 15, 2010
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I’ve always been an advocate for getting a survey whenever you buy a home.  I always do whenever I buy a home.  I’ve written about getting a survey before on this blog.  Doesn’t matter if it’s a new home or a home that’s 50 years old, you still need a survey.  Here’s a quote from [...]

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3601 Cadler Court – Home For Sale In North Raleigh

January 8, 2010
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Looking to buy a home in North Raleigh where you can literally move right in?  Then look no further!  All the work has already been done for you in this immaculate home.
This great 3 bedroom home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the popular Neuse Crossing neighborhood.   Nestled under just the right amount [...]

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Home Buyer Tax Credit Gets Expanded For 2010

January 7, 2010
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A nice bonus awaits many home buyers in this new year.  The Home Buyer Tax Credit has been extended and expanded to include many more potential home buyers.
The Home Buyer Tax Credit actually began back in 2008 as a $7,500 credit only available for first time home buyers.  And it had to be paid back [...]

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Welcome To The 2010 Real Estate Market

January 6, 2010
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Ahhh.  The new year is here.  Have you seen all the articles out there calling the past 10 years the lost decade?  From a personal perspective I’m not sure I would go quite that far.  There’s something unsettling about the idea that the last 10 years were wasted.  But I do know quite a few [...]

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Top 7 Reasons Why I Love Christmas

December 22, 2009
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This is my favorite time of the year!  And for lots of really good reasons.  Here are 7 of my top reasons that I love Christmas:
Christmas Decorations
Doesn’t everything look nice all decorated for the holiday?  And it seems to happen earlier every year.  I’ll have to admit that we put up our tree a week [...]

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Fed Cannot Keep Mortgage Rates Low Forever

December 2, 2009
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When buying a home one very important component of the decision making process for most people is the mortgage rate.  Lower rates mean you can afford more house for your money.  As rates increase, typically home buyers must scale back their expectations and settle for less size and/or amenities in their home.  Some home buyers [...]

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Appraisal Is The Final Check On Pricing A Home

November 30, 2009
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In today’s real estate market, pricing a home has become more important and at the same time more difficult.  When selling your home, price it too high and no one will even look at it.  Price it at the current market level and you still have to deal with the oversupply of homes for sale [...]

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Apex Townhome For Sale – Great Location!

November 24, 2009
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A 1,600 square foot, 3 bedroom townhome in Apex for under $160,000.  The living area features high quality laminate floors, a ceiling fan, gas log fireplace and sliding glass doors that lead out to a private patio area that overlooks a small pond.  The kitchen has lots of cabinet and counter space and there is [...]

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