Open House: Sunday, November 29, 1-3PM

Quaint townhome located in the heart of Cary! 

Best location in Paxton!

Located at the end of the street on a cul-de-sac! 

Neutral paint scheme throughout – move-in ready!

 

 Just a few highlights:

• 2BR / 2.5BA / 1364 sq. ft.
• Laminate hardwood floors throughout first floor living areas.
• Kitchen & breakfast area has crown, Oak cabinets, chair rail, all white appliances, and a subway tile backsplash.
• Dining room hosts an updated light fixture and a chair rail.
• Living room features a corner gas log fireplace and large triple window.
• Master bedroom has crown, a ceiling fan with light, and His & Her closets.
• Master bath has been updated with crown, tile floors, a double vanity with triple globe fixture.
• Secondary bedroom with a walk-in closet.
• Private back deck overlooks peaceful wooded area.
• VISUAL TOUR

Directions:

NW Cary Parkway, Right on Two Creeks, Right on Greenmont, townhome located at end of street.

Please stop by and take a look – for more information, please call Katy Sizemore, Buyer Specialist for Linda Trevor, at (919) 744-1637

Cary, NC Placed Among 20 Safest U.S. Cities

According to a study done by CQ Press and their annual publication “City Crime Rankings 2009-2010”, Cary was ranked among one of the safest U.S. cities to live.   This year, Cary’s overall safety ranking was 19th safest when compared with every community of any size in the report.

To learn, please visit CQ Press at www.CQPress.com or read more statistics at the Town of Cary’s website www.TownOfCary.org

2009 Triangle Christmas & Holiday Events

The holiday season kicks off this Saturday, November 21 with the Raleigh Christmas Parade!!  And it doesn’t end there – in the next following weeks, there will be all kinds of fun holiday events happening around the Triangle.

Be sure to check out these helpful links:

City of Raleigh

North Hills Holiday Events

Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade

Wake Forest Christmas Parade

Apex Christmas Parade & Holiday Events

Happy Holly Days Christmas Parade

The Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade

City of Durham Holiday Parade

Quaint Townhome in the Heart of Cary!!

164 Greenmont Lane, Cary, NC

Best Location in Paxton!!  Welcome to this quaint townhome in the heart of Cary!  As you stroll up the walkway, you are greeted by brick steps that lead to a covered front porch.  The foyer is grounded with parquet flooring and surrounded by crown molding.  To the left, you’ll notice the kitchen and breakfast area bordered with crown molding and a chair rail, raised panel Oak cabinets, all white appliances, subway tile backsplash, laminate hardwood floors, and a triple window to let in lots of light.  Enjoy meals in the dining area that offers an updated light fixture, laminate hardwood floors, and chair rail.  The laminate hardwood floors continue on into the living room.  Here you’ll love sitting by the corner gas log fireplace on those chilly winter days.  A door with a decorative window connects to the back deck overlooking the wooded back yard.  Continue upstairs to the master bedroom that offers His & Her double door closets, crown molding, and an updated bath with a double vanity and tile floors.  The secondary bedroom is also spacious and includes a walk-in closet.  Finished with a neutral paint scheme, this townhome is move-in ready!  And be sure to check out the VISUAL TOUR!

MLS #1695434

Price $147,000

Raleigh/Durham in Top 10 2009 Best Performing Cities

The Milken Institute has released its list of the 2009 Best Performing Cities and both Durham and Raleigh-Cary made the Top 10! Durham is up from number 21 in 2008 to number 6 in 2009 while Raleigh-Cary dropped from number 2 in 2008 to number 10 in 2009.

For a complete list, be sure to visit: 

http://bestcities.milkeninstitute.org/bestcities2009.taf?rankyear=2009&type=rank200

(Source: Milken Institute)

Cost of Living Comparison Chart

Have you ever wondered what the cost of living is in a particular city?  And what if you decided to move there, how would your living situation be affected – would your cost of living increase, stay the same, or decrease?

Here’s a handy tool to help you compare your current city to another…and it’s really easy to use.  Simply type in your current city, a city you are considering moving to, and your current salary.  A comparison chart pops up and you’ll be able to see how your current income level could change based upon where you live.

Give it a try:

http://www.bestplaces.net/COL/

(Source: Sperling’s BestPlaces)

A Special Thank You to All our Veterans

I would just like to take a moment and Thank all the Veterans who have served, and those who are still serving, our great country. Many of us have family and friends, present and past, who have taken on this role with honor. Were it not for these brave soldiers, we would not be able to live in a country that enables us so many freedoms. Thank you and God bless you!

President Obama Signs Extended Tax Credit into Law

If you thought your time was running out to use the homebuyer tax credit, your luck just changed!  Today, President Obama signed the bill into law extending the $8000 first-time homebuyer tax credit.  In addition, this new law now includes a $6500 tax credit for buyers who are current home owners and have lived in their home for five of the past eight years.

The National Association of REALTORS® has created a simple and helpful CHART that showcases the modifications – for more information, click here

Raleigh Ranks in Top 10 Best Places to Live by Relocate-America™

The “City of Oaks” accolades continue to build!  Relocate-America™ released its 2009 Top 100 Places to Live in 2009 and Raleigh ranked in the Top 10.   This is the twelfth year for the annual list with nominations accepted throughout the calendar year.  

 

For more details, visit: http://top100.relocate-america.com

Daylight Savings Time – Ends this Weekend!

Another hour of sleep – who couldn’t use that these days!  Daylight Savings Time ends this Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 a.m.  Remember to change your clocks one hour back before you go to bed this Saturday night and enjoy an extra hour of sleep on Sunday morning.