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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?

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!

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 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 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

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…

Real Estate Photos and Videos, Real Estate StuffAugust 8, 2011August 11, 2011

Termites? Termite Protection Plans? We have them both. 60 Seconds in Real Estate Cary NC

Discussion of termite plans, termite inspections, and how that varies from pest services in Cary. … Continue readingTermites? Termite Protection Plans? We have them both. 60 Seconds in Real Estate Cary NC

Cary NCJanuary 4, 2010January 4, 2010

A winter cold snap in Cary, and a tour through the weather archives

The current cold weather in Cary is expected to last several days. Weeks even. What better time to visit the weather archives?

Why's & How's of this siteApril 23, 2009October 5, 2009

“No-Hassle” Home Search Upgrade is Live!

Still “No Hassle” with no registration required, my new home search solution is up and running.

Cary NC, Photos, Not Real EstateMarch 29, 2009September 29, 2011

Cary, NC: Spring is busting out!

It’s Azalea time in Cary!

Real Estate StuffDecember 16, 2008

York Simpson Underwood acquired by Prudential

The Triangle Business Journal reported today that YSU is following Fonville Morisey’s acquisition by Long and Foster, and being acquired by Prudential.