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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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How Important Is The First Time Buyer Tax Credit?

October 16, 2009

There has been much talk about the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit. Many, including my own trade organization (NAR), say or at least infer that the tax credit has given the real estate industry closings that may not have occurred otherwise.  But, is this really true?
There has definitely been a shift towards more [...]

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You Only Get One Chance To Make First Impression

April 25, 2009

Had to run to the local grocery store at 7:30 this morning for a gallon of milk.  My wife has to have milk in her coffee and we were out.  I know, you’re thinking what a great husband I am for doing this, but the story is about an interesting customer service lapse that happened [...]

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Homes For Sale in Wake County With First Floor Master

February 25, 2009

First floor master bedrooms are popular.  People like them because they pretty much put all the day to day living areas on the first floor.  Older folks like a first floor master because it minimizes the need for stairs.
I get lots of calls for homes with a first floor master.  I also get lots of [...]

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It is great to be back

February 19, 2009

Where does the time go?  It has been way too long since I posted anything here.  That is about to change!
Raleigh Real Estate Talk is back and I’ve got lots of really cool things planned for the site! The first thing you’ll notice is the new look.   It is cleaner with what most visitors are [...]

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Saturday Perspectives – The Real News Is Better Than You Think

October 25, 2008

I hate to sound like a broken record. Actually, I don’t mind so much.  But some of you might not be too crazy about it.  What the heck.  Here goes anyway.
The news is just too darn depressing and I can’t take it any more!  I have not watched or listened to the news, or read [...]

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