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General ThoughtsFebruary 19, 2022February 25, 2022

UNDER CONTRACT. 103 Plyersmill Road, Cary NC 27519

Ranch floorplan, with full finished walk out basement! COMING SOON IN WHITEBRIDGE! Showings planned to start March 18, 2022.4301 Square Feet, 6 Bedroom, 4 bath, Transitional Ranch includes a fullyContinue readingUNDER CONTRACT. 103 Plyersmill Road, Cary NC 27519

General ThoughtsJanuary 7, 2022January 7, 2022

Realogy Proposes a Major Change in How Brokerage Fees are Publicized

Realogy recommends National Association of REALTORS should rescind mandatory inclusion of Buyers’ Agents co-brokerage commissions in MLS Listings. In addition, Mr. Gorman proposes that any Buyers’ Agent co-brokes entered intoContinue readingRealogy Proposes a Major Change in How Brokerage Fees are Publicized

General ThoughtsMarch 2, 2021January 7, 2022

SOLD: 111 Noritake Court, Cary NC 27513

TMLS Number 2369339 UNDER CONTRACT, 3/10/2021CONTRACT WITHOUT SHOWING. Multiple Offers from drive by.Great location on a quiet Cary Cul-de-sac close to Bond Park and Downtown Cary. Easy commute to RTP,Continue readingSOLD: 111 Noritake Court, Cary NC 27513

Realty Arts ListingsSeptember 30, 2019December 22, 2019

SOLD. 900 Castalia Drive, Cary NC 27513

Triangle MLS #1181418 View this tour in a new window. 900 Castalia Drive in Cary is a lovely home, very well maintained, and within 1.5 miles of Downtown Cary Park,Continue readingSOLD. 900 Castalia Drive, Cary NC 27513

Realty Arts ListingsSeptember 10, 2019June 26, 2020

Sold. 3522 Bluebonnet Drive, Wake Forest NC 27587

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Realty Arts ListingsAugust 12, 2019January 31, 2020

SOLD. 13.21 Acres, Hillsborough NC 27278

Orange Grove Road, Hillsborough NC 27278Triangle MLS #2272265Orange County.$77,000 for all 13.21 acres.Lovely property, gently rolling, Heavily Wooded.Includes the private roads in the snippet below, Howard Road, Thompson Street, JuneContinue readingSOLD. 13.21 Acres, Hillsborough NC 27278

Realty Arts ListingsJuly 28, 2019August 27, 2020

Realty Arts Land Listings

Vacant land we have listed Oak Grove Church Road, Mebane NC 27302Orange County$381,000. Bring me a solid offer.24.62 acres, wooded. Electricity on site.Platted and Recorded subdivision of 5 lots, readyContinue readingRealty Arts Land Listings

Realty Arts ListingsJuly 17, 2019October 20, 2019

Sold. 5120 Olivia’s Lane, Raleigh NC 27606

Wonderful Location! Main Level Master Suite.Triangle MLS Number 2267466Open House, August 24, 2:00–4:00 Lovely home in a great central location!2890 Square Feet.3 Bedrooms + huge loft.3 full baths, and oneContinue readingSold. 5120 Olivia’s Lane, Raleigh NC 27606

Realty Arts ListingsJuly 17, 2019August 6, 2019

SOLD: 1361 Heritage Heights Lane, Wake Forest NC 27587

Triangle MLS Number 2262406 Immaculate and improved 3-sides brick custom home on the best .41 acre flat cul-de-sac lot in beautiful Heritage. Open floor plan. The huge screen porch overlooksContinue readingSOLD: 1361 Heritage Heights Lane, Wake Forest NC 27587

Realty Arts ListingsMarch 30, 2019August 6, 2019

SOLD. 3 Corktree Court, Durham NC 27712

Triangle MLS #2245438 3 Corktree Court in Durham is a lovely 2004-built home, on a quiet cul-de-sac, with a private fenced yard.Location is great in North Durham, off Guess Road,Continue readingSOLD. 3 Corktree Court, Durham NC 27712

Realty Arts ListingsOctober 2, 2018March 30, 2019

SOLD. 1036 Palace Garden Way, Raleigh NC 27603

1036 Palace Garden Way is located on a quiet street in Renaissance Park neighborhood. Value-Priced at $310,000, This pleasant home offers: 3 bedrooms, with an excellent Master Suite. Large BonusContinue readingSOLD. 1036 Palace Garden Way, Raleigh NC 27603

Realty Arts ListingsJuly 25, 2018April 5, 2019

Sold. $305,000. 818 Northampton Drive

818 Northampton Drive, Cary NC 27513 is a great home in a great central Cary location. 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, on a quiet cul-de-sac with shopping, services, and downtownContinue readingSold. $305,000. 818 Northampton Drive

Realty Arts ListingsJuly 4, 2018October 2, 2018

Sold. 6224 Kit Creek Road. Lovely Custom Home!

Sold in less than a week, at full list price. 6224 Kit Creek Road is a fine custom home in Kitts Creek, one of the most desired neighborhoods in Morrisville,Continue readingSold. 6224 Kit Creek Road. Lovely Custom Home!

Realty Arts ListingsJune 1, 2018March 30, 2019

SOLD. 12 Currituck Lane in Carolina Arbors

TMLS #2188219 At $430,000, this Martin Ray cannot be duplicated in Carolina Arbors. 12 Currituck Lane is a totally immaculate home, barely lived in, and better than new. Owner neverContinue readingSOLD. 12 Currituck Lane in Carolina Arbors

Realty Arts ListingsMay 17, 2018April 5, 2019

Sold. July 2, 2018. 202 Giverny Place, Cary NC 27513 is an Immaculate home with the original owners.

202 Giverny Place in Cary is the listing all listing agents want. Immaculate. Well-maintained by original owners. Quiet cul-de-sac street in the quiet Giverny neighborhood and a great Cary location.Continue readingSold. July 2, 2018. 202 Giverny Place, Cary NC 27513 is an Immaculate home with the original owners.

Cary NCApril 3, 2018April 3, 2018

Something new for buyers: No Hassle Neighborhood Quiz

A little something that has been in the works for a few months. No Hassle Neighborhood Quiz Home buyers wonder if there are neighborhoods in the Cary area that comeContinue readingSomething new for buyers: No Hassle Neighborhood Quiz

Realty Arts ListingsFebruary 28, 2018July 7, 2018

Sold. 710 North Person St, #305, Raleigh NC 27604

Just another day in a hot Raleigh market. This condo sold before it even went ACTIVE on the MLS. Aggressive buyer made a cash offer $10,000 over list price, withContinue readingSold. 710 North Person St, #305, Raleigh NC 27604

General ThoughtsNovember 19, 2017

Home Buyers: Test Drive The Driveway!

When home buyers in the Triangle drive to properties in a separate vehicle from me, I always tell them to park in the driveway. “Test drive the driveway. It isContinue readingHome Buyers: Test Drive The Driveway!

General ThoughtsSeptember 11, 2017September 11, 2017

Inducements to Buyers Agents on the Rise?

It is only fair that consumers know about incentives offered to their agents. This applies particularly to commissions, bonuses, and spiffs offered to buyers agents by builders, or resellers, whoContinue readingInducements to Buyers Agents on the Rise?

House TalesDecember 1, 2016

Plumbing!! Zurn QPEX Fittings

It seems like mankind has never devised a “perfect” way to carry water into houses. We had many fewer issues before we attempted “indoor plumbing.” Recently, I worked withContinue readingPlumbing!! Zurn QPEX Fittings

Real Estate StuffOctober 7, 2014September 1, 2017

You Don’t Need a “Certified Deed” When You Buy a House.

Bob bought a nice little condo in Cary. He contacted me a couple of weeks later and told me he was getting a sales pitch from someone who was peddlingContinue readingYou Don’t Need a “Certified Deed” When You Buy a House.

General ThoughtsApril 16, 2014

The current market in the Raleigh-Cary area is moving FAST!

Sellers’ Market Alert! Real Estate Factoid! Since yesterday morning, as of now, 55 Wake County homes have been put on “Contingent” status in the Triangle MLS. For those 55 listings,Continue readingThe current market in the Raleigh-Cary area is moving FAST!

House TalesDecember 8, 2013December 8, 2013

Why Do HVAC Equipment Makers NOT Date ALL Their Products?

Anyone looking at a resale house wants to know how old the heating equipment is. And it seems to be a state secret. I looked at a water heater today,Continue readingWhy Do HVAC Equipment Makers NOT Date ALL Their Products?

Why's & How's of this siteSeptember 11, 2013September 11, 2013

WordCamp Raleigh 2013!

With my entire real estate website built around WordPress, I am delighted to see that the stars have aligned and I can attend WordCamp, Raleigh, 2013 Version. I have beenContinue readingWordCamp Raleigh 2013!