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Merry Christmas From Raleigh

December 19, 2008

I know.  It’s been a while since I wrote anything.  In case you’re worried, Raleigh Real Estate Talk isn’t going anywhere.  I’m still here and going to be writing more than ever in 2009.  But until then…
I thought I would offer my very best wishes to all my readers for Christmas.  What makes Christmas special [...]

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Friday Funny – Foreclosure Trick Or Treet

October 24, 2008

Just couldn’t resist posting this.  Sometimes it’s good to try to find a little humor in an otherwise not-too-funny situation.
Many thanks to fellow blogger Chad Lariscy at www.TheFrontPorchView.com for the original post on his blog.

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WCPE FM – A Classical Respite From All The Noise

October 22, 2008

Do you feel like there is just too much noise in your world sometimes?  I certainly do.  And sometimes I just want to turn it off.  Take a peaceful little break.
For instance, I have not listened to the news for two days.  Let’s just call it doom and gloom overload.  I really don’t need [...]

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Saturday Perspectives – Listening To The Evening News Can Make You Miss Your Dream Home

October 18, 2008

As I’ve said before, there are some very attractive home deals in the Raleigh real estate market right now.  Especially in new construction homes.  And although selling a home in the Raleigh area can be tough, it certainly can be done. However, it seems we are now at a point where the traditional media sources, [...]

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2008 NC State Fair Under Way In Raleigh

October 17, 2008

The NC State Fair is officially under way at the fairgrounds in Raleigh.  It actually started yesterday, a day early.  North Carolina remains a big agriculture state and the State Fair showcases this in a big way.
There are a quite a few events that I tell my clients who are relocating to the Raleigh area [...]

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Heritage Lake Road Open to 98 Bypass – Finally!

October 15, 2008

Great news for anyone living in Heritage Wake Forest.  The long awaited opening of Heritage Lake Road has finally happened.  This new intersection is near the corner of Jones Dairy Road and the 98 Bypass and will cut some serious time off any trip out of Heritage going north.
Okay, well it will cut a few [...]

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A Day Off And Giving To Other Agents

October 14, 2008

Sorry I missed posting an article yesterday.  But it was Columbus Day after all.  My wife had the day off and I decided to take it off with her.
Unfortunately I won’t have a real estate related article for you today either.  I’m teaching a class on doing business on the internet for any Keller Williams [...]

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Saturday Perspectives – Wall Street Did Not Create This Mess

October 11, 2008

There is much buzz out there about how Wall Street greed is to blame for the economic mess we find ourselves in right now.  I don’t happen to think that is accurate.  About the only thing Wall Street is guilty of is perfectly following the rules they were given to make a profit.  And isn’t [...]

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2008 Wake County Parade of Homes

October 10, 2008

It’s that time of year again.  Time for the Parade of Homes sponsored by the Wake County Home Builder’s Association.  The Parade of Homes started last weekend and runs for the next two weekends.  The Parade homes are open from 12-5 pm on October 10-12 and 17-19.
This is the 43rd Parade and there are almost [...]

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Wake County Home Sales Data For August 2008

October 8, 2008

I haven’t posted any real estate market stats in a while.  Mostly because nothing much has changed.  However, another look at the numbers might help explain what is going on in our market right now.
Here are the numbers for September, taken from Triangle MLS.
9052 – Active Listings
1568 – Pending Sales
1022 – Closed Sales
Of course the [...]

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