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Realty Arts ListingsAugust 12, 2019August 12, 2019

13.21 Acres, Hillsborough NC 27278

Orange Grove Road, Hillsborough NC 27278Triangle MLS #2272265Orange County.$95,000 for all 13.21 acres.Lovely property, gently rolling, Heavily Wooded.Includes the private roads in the snippet below, Howard Road, Thompson Street, JuneContinue reading13.21 Acres, Hillsborough NC 27278

Realty Arts ListingsJuly 28, 2019August 12, 2019

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, 2019August 9, 2019

5120 Olivias Lane, Raleigh NC 27606

Wonderful Location! Main Level Master Suite.Triangle MLS Number 2267466Open House, August 10, 2:00–4:00 Lovely home in a great central location!2890 Square Feet.3 Bedrooms + huge loft.3 full baths, and oneContinue reading5120 Olivias 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

General ThoughtsJanuary 10, 2019January 10, 2019

No Hassle Property Search is “Under Construction.”

No Hassle Property Search is “Under Construction.” For some time, I have wanted to offer the very best search function that I possibly can. Finally, that work is in processContinue readingNo Hassle Property Search is “Under Construction.”

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

We are nearing completion of the complete redesign of the website, and enjoying the outcome tremendously. Originally we were, MikeJaquish.com, then CaryRealEstateSales.com, and now RealtyArts.com What’s in a name? Well,Continue readingRealtyArts.com Renovations near completion, 2013 Style