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

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.

Cul-de-Sac Home in Chesney Glen, Cary

 103 Berrybrook Ct, Cary, NC

This beautiful cul-de-sac home welcomes you with keystone accents and a 2-story covered front porch with four majestic columns. The grand 2-story foyer showcases faux stone paint, chandelier, catwalk, and quarter inch maple hardwood floors that carry through the rest of the first floor living areas. The dining room has crown molding and two single windows to let in lots of light. The kitchen hosts 42 inch cabinets, tons of counter space, all white appliances, and connects to the breakfast area that showcases a large bay window and updated light fixture. Continue into the vaulted living room that includes a fireplace with marble surround, a custom mantle with dental molding, a ceiling fan with light, two arched entryways that lead to the kitchen, and a French door to the back deck. The first floor master suite also shows off a vaulted ceiling, a large bay window, walk-in closet, and master bath with His & Her marble vanities with updated fixtures, a garden tub, tile surround shower, and separate water closet. Journey upstairs to the three additional bedrooms that feature double door closets and laminate hardwood floors. The upstairs hallway includes a sitting/loft area anchored with Berber carpet. The back deck is perfect for grilling and overlooks the wooded and peaceful backward. Combined with a neutral paint scheme and tons of updates, this home is move-in ready!  Be sure to also check out the VISUAL TOUR!

MLS # 1691078

Price $250,000

2009 Halloween Events Across the Triangle!

Looking for something fun to do this year for Halloween?   Check out these events happening across the Triangle!

Town of Cary:

Witches’ Tea

Friday, October 23

1:00-3:00 p.m.

Cary Senior Center Ballroom

Tricks & Treats Halloween Bash

Saturday, October 24

5:00-9:00 p.m.

Herbert C. Young Community Center

Safe & Sane Halloween Celebration

Saturday, October 31

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Cary Towne Center Mall

Town of Holly Springs:

HollyFest 2009

Saturday, October 31

10:00 a.m-4:00 p.m.

Womble Park

Town of Chapel Hill

Homegrown Halloween 2009

Saturday, October 31

Downtown Chapel Hill on Franklin Street

Town of Apex

Halloween Carnival 2009

Friday, October 30

4:00-7:00 p.m.

The Apex Center

The N.C. State Fair is coming to Raleigh!

October in the Triangle is packed full of fun events!  One being a long standing tradition that brings in visitors from all over the state – the NC State Fair!

Beginning on Thu, Oct. 15 and running through Sun, Oct. 25, this years theme is “A Whole Lotta Happy”.  And there’s something for everyone of all ages ~ enjoy the rides, dancing contests, horse shows, food, musical performances, magic shows, cooking contest, the fireworks extravaganza every night and so much more!

If you purchase your tickets in advance, you’ll save some cash too!

For a schedule of daily events, please be sure to visit: http://NCStateFair.org/2009

The 2009 Parade of Homes is Here!

Last weekend kicked off the 44^th annual Wake County Parade of Homes.  This years parade showcases 160 homes throughout the Triangle priced from $120,000 to around $2,500,000. 

Visiting the Parade homes is a great way to find out the latest building trends, view new floorplans, and get decorating ideas.  And in some of the homes, the builder is also present and available to answer questions. 

So whether you’re a buyer looking for a new home or just browsing for ideas, be sure to check out this years Parade homes!   The event is free to the public with homes open Oct. 3-4, 9-11, & 16-18, noon to 5pm. 

To find out more about the Parade, please visit http://www.HBAWake.com

RE/MAX United Offering Curbside Connection!

RE/MAX United is now offering Curbside Connection!   Exclusive to RE/MAX United, this innovative tool empowers buyers and their agents to acquire information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on any home listed in the Triangle from any phone!  

 

Find out the price, square footage, number of bedrooms, baths, amenities, and more just from one phone call!

 

 

Here’s how it works:

1.         See a house you like, call the Curbside Connection number (919) 746-7383, enter (or speak) the home address or property code.

2.         Hear an audio description of the property in either English or Spanish.

3.         If your agent has registered your phone number and email, both you and your agent will receive an email with the full property information.  

Curbside Connection combines the Internet, Signage, and Print into one potent information tool!  To learn more about this easy to use tool, please give us a call at (919) 469-6543 or email Homes@LindaTrevor.com!

Linda Trevor Speaks to News14 Carolina on the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

The First-time Homebuyer Tax Credit is the news of the day and as the deadline to use this approaches, consumers want to know their options.  News14 Carolina approached Linda Trevor to find out her opinion.  “Buyers should definitely be active right now, looking around, searching on the Internet, getting out, looking at homes a little bit closer so they have plenty of time and not feel the pressure.”   Click here to view more of Linda’s interview

Lovely Home in the Heart of Cary, NC

805 Brookgreen Drive, Cary, NC

805 Brookgreen Drive, Cary, NC

Welcome to this lovely home in the heart of Cary!  Majestic columns greet you on the covered 2-story front porch.  Through the front door into the foyer are tile floors with decorative diamond shaped inserts and a double door coat closet.  Relax in the living room that hosts a masonry wood-burning fireplace and a large double window to let in plenty of natural light.  Cooking is a breeze in the kitchen that features raised panel Oak cabinets with glass displays, 6 can lights, all black appliances, and a breakfast bar.  The breakfast area includes a sliding glass door to the upper back deck.  The first floor bonus room is very spacious and features both a ceiling fan with light and track lighting.  A first floor mud room has built-in storage cabinets, a washer/dryer connection with overhead shelves, access from the garage and a door that leads to the lower back deck.  Journey upstairs to the master bedroom that has warm hardwood floors, a double door closet, a ceiling fan with light, and a master bath with an updated vanity with marble top and updated light fixture.  The two secondary bedrooms also have hardwood floors and ample closet space.  The second full bath has also been nicely updated with tile floors, vanity with granite and an updated light fixture with matching wall sconce, and a tile surround shower. Entertain guests on the back deck while enjoying the view of the peaceful wooded back yard.  Don’t miss your chance to own this wonderful home – be sure to check out the VISUAL TOUR!

Price $214,900

MLS# 1680171

Quaint Townhome in the Heart of Cary, NC!

100 Windward Ct, Cary, NC

100 Windward Court, Cary, NC

Quaint townhome in the heart of Cary!  The front brick steps lead to a covered front porch.  Once inside, the foyer greets you with warm hardwood floors and has a double door coat closet. To the right is the dining room that also features hardwood floors, has an updated light fixture, and triple windows to let in plenty of light.  Next is the galley kitchen that has a pass-through window convenient to the dining room, hardwood floors, Oak cabinets, and all white appliances.  The living room hosts a gas log fireplace with marble surround and custom mantle with dental molding, hardwood floors, two single windows overlooking the back deck, a ceiling fan with light, a French door that leads to the back deck, and a staircase to the 2nd floor.  Journey upstairs to the master suite that showcases a cathedral ceiling, a large walk-in closet with custom shelves, a ceiling fan with light, and a bath with a single vanity and updated light fixture.  The  secondary bedroom also has a large walk-in closet with custom shelves and its own bath.  The laundry closet is conveniently located upstairs next to the bedrooms and has overhead shelves for extra storage.  Enjoy sitting out on the back deck while overlooking the wooded lot.  Continue down the back steps off the deck to the walk-in crawl space.  And finally, if you have the membership, enjoy splashing around in the pool at the River Rock Swim and Racquet club!  Don’t miss your chance to own this lovely townhome! 

Price $142,500

MLS #1678466