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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, 2018October 29, 2018

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 reading1036 Palace Garden Way, Raleigh NC 27603

Realty Arts ListingsJuly 25, 2018December 7, 2018

Sold and Closed. $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 and Closed. $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, 2018November 1, 2018

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 reading12 Currituck Lane in Carolina Arbors

Realty Arts ListingsMay 17, 2018July 5, 2018

Closed Sale, 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 readingClosed Sale, 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!

Real Estate StuffSeptember 6, 2013September 5, 2013

JUMBO Rates are Lower than Conforming Rates?? Wow.

JUMBO loans, Home loans for more than $417,000 for upscale homes in the Triangle market, are coming in cheaper than conforming loans at less than $417,000! Luxury Home buyers andContinue readingJUMBO Rates are Lower than Conforming Rates?? Wow.

NCSeptember 5, 2013September 4, 2013

Moving to North Carolina? A LOT of other People are, too!

This fascinating graphic of relocation statistics from Atlas Van Lines shows that as of 2012 50% more people are moving to North Carolina than are moving out of the state.Continue readingMoving to North Carolina? A LOT of other People are, too!

Real Estate StuffSeptember 2, 2013

House Photos at Dusk

When I list a house for sale, I enjoy getting a variety of photos. One of my favorites is getting a series of shots at dusk, with all the lightsContinue readingHouse Photos at Dusk

Why's & How's of this siteAugust 8, 2013August 8, 2013

RealtyArts.com Renovations near completion, 2013 Style

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

Real Estate StuffMay 10, 2013May 10, 2013

“Coming Soon” culture? Is this current fad of REALTOR® MLS Members Eroding the Credibility, Equity Value, and Integrity of Our Multiple Listing Service?

You see it more and more. Real Estate Signs blaring “COMING SOON!!!” “COMING SOON” riders hung on signs for weeks. And the big day never arrives. The home never “Comes.”Continue reading“Coming Soon” culture? Is this current fad of REALTOR® MLS Members Eroding the Credibility, Equity Value, and Integrity of Our Multiple Listing Service?

House TalesApril 6, 2013April 6, 2013

Light and Bright? It starts with great window placement and planning!

Most home buyers I meet prefer a light, bright home. To the point that “Light and Bright” has become a common marketing cliche in listings and ads. It is difficultContinue readingLight and Bright? It starts with great window placement and planning!

General ThoughtsApril 5, 2013April 4, 2013

Get Pre-approved to have a chance in the Cary Real Estate Market.

Craziness reigns in Cary real estate. But, buyers, if you think you are going to score a new home in a great Cary neighborhood this spring, you are going toContinue readingGet Pre-approved to have a chance in the Cary Real Estate Market.

Real Estate StuffApril 4, 2013April 4, 2013

Triangle Real Estate Forum? Free Real Estate Advice? Why? I say, Why Not?

Visit Zillow or Trulia. Watch people with reasonable real estate questions being offered no help as they are routinely pestered and solicited by hordes of real estate agents resembling BiblicalContinue readingTriangle Real Estate Forum? Free Real Estate Advice? Why? I say, Why Not?

Real Estate StuffApril 3, 2013April 3, 2013

Realty Arts, LLC: A New Name. Same Real Estate Service Philosophies

“Do you sell homes in Raleigh?” used to be a common question. Or homes in Apex? Or Morrisville? Or Holly Springs? Concentrating marketing near my home in Cary, and myContinue readingRealty Arts, LLC: A New Name. Same Real Estate Service Philosophies