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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, 2013October 1, 2019

“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

Real Estate StuffMarch 17, 2013

Buyers’ Market? Sellers Market? Maybe it’s a Ninja’s Market!

Home buyers are noticing that desirable properties, depleted inventory, and great demand are creating multiple offers daily in the Triangle. Welcome to the Cary NC real estate market, 2013 Version.Continue readingBuyers’ Market? Sellers Market? Maybe it’s a Ninja’s Market!

Real Estate StuffSeptember 2, 2012September 2, 2012

2012 and Wake County Property Taxes

2012 is the mid-point of the Wake County property tax assessment cycle. We reassess all properties every eight years. Last full property tax reassessment was performed in 2008, and theContinue reading2012 and Wake County Property Taxes

Real Estate StuffMay 15, 2012June 9, 2012

Something Brand New in my No Hassle Property Search: Seeing “Pending” Listings!

This update was just installed by the good folks at IDX Broker. IDX Broker is my vendor for my No Hassle Property Search, and they do a great job. AContinue readingSomething Brand New in my No Hassle Property Search: Seeing “Pending” Listings!

Cary NCMarch 22, 2012

Spring Pollen in the Air in Cary, NC

We are having a little typical spring pollen in the air in Cary. I caught this hazy air the other day. Today I ran up to North Raleigh, and atContinue readingSpring Pollen in the Air in Cary, NC

Mortgage and Financial CalculatorsFebruary 9, 2012

Is the Fed Fooling us and fueling an uncontrollable inflationary rebound?

Prof. Michael Bordo interviewed by MarketWatch reporter, Greg Robb: Did your eyes glaze over in the middle? Or at the end where Professor Bordo says he fears the Fed willContinue readingIs the Fed Fooling us and fueling an uncontrollable inflationary rebound?

House TalesJanuary 15, 2012January 16, 2012

Wallpaper is B-A-C-K! Who would EVER have guessed THAT?

I saw it in yesterday’s Raleigh News and Observer, a reprint of an article from the Washington Times. Wallpaper is staging a comeback!!! Read all about it here! I hadContinue readingWallpaper is B-A-C-K! Who would EVER have guessed THAT?

Cary NCJanuary 3, 2012December 11, 2012

Rembrandt in America? I collect Rembrandts in Cary and Raleigh!

Since the end of October, the North Carolina Museum of Art has been honored to host Rembrandt in America, the largest collection of Rembrandt paintings to ever have been exhibited in America.Continue readingRembrandt in America? I collect Rembrandts in Cary and Raleigh!

HUD-Owned HomesNovember 4, 2011March 27, 2012

HUD Home: Sold. 107 Cordell Place Apex NC 27502

107 Cordell Place in Apex is a HUD Home with a great deal of potential and good square footage for the price. … Continue readingHUD Home: Sold. 107 Cordell Place Apex NC 27502

HUD-Owned HomesNovember 1, 2011November 2, 2011

HUD Home: 307 Swordgate Drive, Cary NC 27513. Davis Drive, Davis Drive, Green Hope HS

307 Swordgate Drive in Cary is a HUD Home in a great location with Davis Drive and Green Hope School assignments. … Continue readingHUD Home: 307 Swordgate Drive, Cary NC 27513. Davis Drive, Davis Drive, Green Hope HS

Real Estate StuffOctober 28, 2011

Creating Urgency? Or, Raise Interest Rates to Sell More Houses?

Raise interest rates to save the housing market. … Continue readingCreating Urgency? Or, Raise Interest Rates to Sell More Houses?

Real Estate StuffOctober 22, 2011October 22, 2011

Open Houses? Sure, I’m holding one Sunday.

Open Houses Work, if we work them. … Continue readingOpen Houses? Sure, I’m holding one Sunday.

Real Estate Photos and Videos, Real Estate StuffOctober 10, 2011December 11, 2012

Photos in MLS Listings Carry a LOT of Weight

Poor photos diminish property values … Continue readingPhotos in MLS Listings Carry a LOT of Weight

FeaturedSeptember 28, 2011July 25, 2012

505 Spencer Crest Court, Cary NC 27513

This one is S-O-L-D! 505 Spencer Crest Court is a lovely home, nearly new, in Bexley at Weston, in north Cary. 505 Spencer Crest Court offers: 3252 Square Feet 5Continue reading505 Spencer Crest Court, Cary NC 27513

Real Estate Photos and Videos, Real Estate StuffAugust 30, 2011

QR Codes in Real Estate. Popping up all over Cary NC. 60 Seconds in Real Estate Cary NC

QR Codes are a great marketing tool in Real Estate and are popping up all around Cary NC. … Continue readingQR Codes in Real Estate. Popping up all over Cary NC. 60 Seconds in Real Estate Cary NC

Cary NC, Real Estate Photos and VideosAugust 26, 2011

Basements! Or, no basement. How we roll in Cary NC…

Cary home buyers who want basement homes often have to compromise. Many select finished attics. … Continue readingBasements! Or, no basement. How we roll in Cary NC…