All Sellers in North Carolina, with few exceptions, have to complete the North Carolina Residential Property Disclosure Statement Read the rest of this entry »
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We see dreadful rental scams popping up on Craigslist more and more often. Read the rest of this entry »
After three contacts this weekend who mentioned the possibility of a Lease/Option purchase on a couple of Cary homes, I have to ask, “Why?” Read the rest of this entry »
I have that nice listing at 609 Holly Thorne Trace, in Holly Springs, and it will be open to the public today from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Read the rest of this entry »
When I work with folks who are having a new home built, I always bring up the topic of home inspection. Read the rest of this entry »
I heard that quote from another agent recently, and really liked it. Read the rest of this entry »
I just got a kick out of this video on Social Media. And rethinking Twitter and Facebook, and my lack of participation. Read the rest of this entry »
It is a little confusing, but the first time buyers tax credit has been extended and expanded into the first half of 2010 Read the rest of this entry »
My IDX Search vendor, IDXBroker has introduced a Home Search app for the iPhone Read the rest of this entry »
Google Maps has upped the ante again in Real Estate mapping. You can now enter an address and see homes for sale near that address, with one easy click. Read the rest of this entry »
We get the calls routinely, “Can you help us find foreclosure listings?” Read the rest of this entry »
Today in the office, I was putting together a list of links to sites that I thought would be informative, and figured I may as well post them here. Read the rest of this entry »
Well, sure I can. HUD Homes, in particular, are popular because often a buyer can also get renovation funds in their loan with a HUD 203(k) loan. Read the rest of this entry »
She sounded like a very nice lady. “We need kids in the neighborhood for my kids to play with…” Read the rest of this entry »
Pulte and Centex are now Pulte. The shareholders overwhelmingly agreed on 8/18. Read the rest of this entry »
First Time Buyers are excited about the $8,000 tax credit. The 1st timer is a veritable force in the real estate market right now, driving over 40% of sales. Read the rest of this entry »
So, you have some income, but you messed up your credit a few years back and with a couple of repossessions and a foreclosure, you think you’ll never own a home again. How could it get worse? Read the rest of this entry »
There is something for everyone at 3608 Heritage Creek Drive in Apex! This home is the best deal in Jamison Park! Read the rest of this entry »
Every now and then I get a call from someone who wants to know who the Homeowners’ Association Representative is in their neighborhood. Read the rest of this entry »
Common Steps to Buying a Home in Cary, NC Read the rest of this entry »
The distinction between condominiums and townhomes escapes a lot of folks. And many agents, too. Read the rest of this entry »
Buyers must know if their agent is eligible for a higher than agreed commission. It’s the law in North Carolina. Read the rest of this entry »
An $8,000 tax credit to help first time buyers get into a home of their own; Read the rest of this entry »
The neverending list of scams in the Raleigh area real estate section in CraigsList is quite impressive. Read the rest of this entry »
It seems so evident that a Realtor would recommend top quality service professionals to clients. Yet it is common to see advice to “Never use the people recommended by the Realtor.” Read the rest of this entry »
I got the email today. Triangle MLS now says that listings must have photos within seven days. Read the rest of this entry »
I first heard that one a long time ago. Breaking things down into writing reduces disagreement. Read the rest of this entry »
Since we have so many relocation and first-time homebuyers, questions arise about the homebuying process. Read the rest of this entry »
Originally re-scheduled for 10:30, February 3, 2009, the Hasentree foreclosure auction has been postponed again until 10:30, February 26, 2009. Read the rest of this entry »
Stuff I’ve heard in the last few weeks about Buyers’ funding woes…
I couldn’t have said it any better than Amy Bohutinsky of Zillow did. Read the rest of this entry »
I went into the courthouse Thursday afternoon to see the turnout for the foreclosure auctions. Read the rest of this entry »
I showed clients six houses on Saturday. They selected five and I added one. I had seen one of the homes already, and so I previewed the other 4 they had selected. Read the rest of this entry »
I wish I had seen this foreclosure auction, since I have never been to one of the mass foreclosure auctions. Read the rest of this entry »
There was a fair crowd at the Wake County Courthouse yesterday for the scheduled Hasentree Foreclosure Auction. And it was postponed. Read the rest of this entry »
Chatting about the Hasentree foreclosure auction this coming Friday reminded a couple of us of all the things that can befall a Buyer at the Courthouse auction. Read the rest of this entry »
The Triangle Business Journal reported today that YSU is following Fonville Morisey’s acquisition by Long and Foster, and being acquired by Prudential. Read the rest of this entry »
Affordable housing demand coupled with a growing desire for larger lots, mature landscaping and tall trees are factors that are driving an increase in requests for homes in older Cary and Raleigh neighborhoods. Read the rest of this entry »
As of October 1, 2008, there are new disclosure requirements in North Carolina for real estate agents regarding commissions, and “Additional Compensation.” Read the rest of this entry »
Hasentree is slated for the auction block, golf course and all… Read the rest of this entry »
Yesterday I went to the Wake County, NC, Courthouse to observe the foreclosure auctions. Read the rest of this entry »
As of today, we have two Days On Market details in the TMLS:
“LADOM” and “CDOM.” Read the rest of this entry »
My initial video-blog, and the topic is foreclosure homes and first-time buyers. Read the rest of this entry »
A while back, I was showing homes in a Cary, NC, neighborhood to clients. We spotted a sign and called in for an impromptu appointment to see the home. We got the appointment and the lockbox code. Read the rest of this entry »
Can something be “free,” and not be “affordable?” Sure. But, I guess in real estate some folks feel they have to “sell what they have.” Read the rest of this entry »
I wrote a little ad piece for the Cary News this week, in the “Consult a Specialist” Q&A section.
I have this great client, Mark. We worked together to get him a renovation project, and succeeded in finding a dandy. Read the rest of this entry »
Too often, homes go up on the MLS with no photos, or with really bad photos. I wonder why? Read the rest of this entry »
Some agents avoid land and lot sales. They don’t understand it.
Some agents pursue land and lot sales, because they think it should be “easier.” Dangerous thinking. It isn’t “easier.” Read the rest of this entry »
Mr. and Mrs. Buyer:
That Mortgage Preapproval is good for YOU! To protect YOU! To keep YOU from being hurt.
Too many folks hurt themselves by getting under contract on a home purchase when they can’t actually buy a house. And then the problems start… Read the rest of this entry »
It’s a little bit of a nuisance. My automatic MLS property search emails that go out every morning are anticipated by several of my motivated Buyers in Cary, NC.
And as of last week, Yahoo! is refusing to deliver them to folks who use Yahoo! email. Seems too many Yahoo! clients have called agents’ MLS emails SPAM, and Yahoo! has blacklisted the Triangle MLS server.
Our good folks at the TMLS tell me they have contacted Yahoo! looking for help. And they have received no response. So now, as well as trying to help nice folks find housing, I’m also promoting Hotmail, Gmail, or other providers. Not exactly the business niche I seek, selling email services…
Of course, folks can also use my site to search for homes, and set it to alert them to new listings. That would be: www.MikeJaquish.com
But I would be just as delighted if the TMLS folks could make peace with Yahoo! That would give me a great blog to write!
Wake County Property Tax assessed valuations for 2008 were released this week. We saw property values increase by an average of 40% across the county. I know folks who saw their values increase by 70%. Read the rest of this entry »
Cary, North Carolina, routinely pops up on lists of most desirable towns when areas are ranked.
A combination of factors creates a wonderful environment.
Cary, NC, is located in the center of the Triangle region, between Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill and just minutes from the Research Triangle Park.
This location allows for easy access to all the amenities of the area, which would include entertainment districts, employment centers, sports venues, medical care, parks and other outdoor recreation, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), and great shopping complexes.
And Cary is an easy 2.5 hour drive to great North Carolina beaches. A similar drive takes you to the mountains of North Carolina.
Town of Cary government is very proactive in creating a safe community, and the Town routinely ranks as one of the safest towns under 200,000 population in the United States.
Growth has been rampant, and well-managed. In 1970 Cary’s population was under 4,000. Today it is over 110,000 and growing. Growth has been very suburban in style, with subdivisions organized in a cul-de-sac layout which leads to quiet streets with low traffic. Growth has allowed Town government to maintain a superb credit rating for bonds, and low property taxes.
I have lived in Cary since 1997, and enjoy it tremendously.
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