Easter Egg Hunts in the Greater Raleigh Area

Egg Hunts in the Triangle

Spring is here and Easter egg hunts are right around the corner.  Below is a list of fun Triangle events for children and their families. Many community hunts’ have age restrictions, so please check event details. 

Most events are held on Saturday, April 11, 2009 unless otherwise noted.

Raleigh: 11 a.m. Check your local community centers plus Brier Creek, Lake Johnson, Laurel Hills and Tarboro Road. For kids 10 and younger. Call 831-6640 or go to www.raleighnc.gov/parks for locations.

Raleigh: 11 a.m. At Moore Square Park, downtown Raleigh.   Raleigh’s biggest festival and egg hunt for kids of all ages.  For more information visit  http://www.raleigheaster.com

 

Cary: 10:30 a.m. Kids ages 10 and under are invited to Cary’s Bond Park, 801 High House Road, for the 18th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4 with morning and afternoon hunts, at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. For more details, including a schedule of egg hunts, visit Easter Egg Hunt http://www.townofcary.org/depts/prdept/events/easteregghunt.htm or call (919) 469-4061.

Morrisville: 10 a.m. Friday, April 10 at Cedar Fork District Park, off Aviation Parkway. The children will be divided by age, and there will different sections of the Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 3 – 10. For more information visit http://www.ci.morrisville.nc.us/parks/events.asp

Durham: 10:30 a.m. The following locations are offering egg hunts:  Campus Hills Park, 2000 S. Alston Ave.; Forest Hills Park, 1639 University Drive; East Durham Park, 2500 E. Main St.; Central Park, 502 Foster St.; West Point on the Eno Park, 5101 N. Roxboro Road. For kids 12 and younger. Call 560-4355 or go to www.durhamnc.gov/departments/parks for details.

Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Orange County:  9:30 a.m. to noon.  At Homestead Park, Chapel Hill. For kids ages 2 to 10. The spring festival includes an egg hunt at 10:30 a.m., entertainment, games and prizes. Go to townhall.townofchapelhill.org/parks_&_rec/community_events or call 968-2784.

Knightdale: 11 a.m. At Harper Park on Main Street. For ages 8 and younger. Go to www.knightdalenc.gov/parksandrecreation.html or call 217-2235 for details.

Garner: 10 a.m. Join us for the annual Egg Hunt & Kite Fly at Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road.  The egg hunt is scheduled for noon for kids 8 and younger. Go to www.ci.garner.nc.us/specialevents.htm or call 772-4688 for details.

Wake Forest: Egg hunts start at 1:30 p.m.  depending on age.  At Miller Park, 401 Elm St., behind Town Hall. The hunts start at 1:30 p.m. for ages 9 to 12; 2:15 p.m. for ages 5 to 8; and 3 p.m. for ages 4 and younger. Go to www.wakeforestnc.gov/communitycalendar.aspx or call 554-6180 for details.

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Plus Another $2,000 Credit

Interested in understanding how to increase your first time home buyer tax credit (FTHB) by $2000.00?  Here is information how you can claim up to $10,000 in tax credits your first year of home ownership and up to $2,000.00 every year after.

Through the efforts of the Recovery Act, a first time home buyer has the potential to qualify for another $2000.00 tax credit by applying for the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC).  This program is serviced by the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency.

This credit is for first time home buyers only, which means no home ownership in the past 3 years by the applicant. If you are married, both spouses must meet this requirement.  This certificate will allow you to claim a portion of your mortage interest as a credit against your tax liabilities. This a huge savings over the length of your loan. Think about it!!

Here are a few highlights:

There are income limits to the MCC .
You can qualify for the MCC and not the FTHB tax credit.
The maximum amount you can get a year is $2000.00.
You can claim 20% of the interest you pay on your mortgage as a credit on your federal income taxes.
This a dollar for dollar tax credit.
Only a certified NCHFA Lender can assist you with the application and certificate.
You must apply before you close on your first home!

For more information on the is tax credit visit: North Carolina Housing Finance Agency

FHA Limits Since Recovery Act

Some Counties FHA limits have increased since the Recovery Act.  Here they are:

Wake: $295,000

Durham: $334,650

Johnston: $295,000

Franklin: $295,000

Pittsboro: $271,050 (no change)

Granville: $271,050 (no change)

Inviting Raleigh Home for Sale in Laneridge Subdivision!

 

Welcome to 1209 Laneridge, Raleigh

An amazing find on 1.19 acres!  This lovely home on private cul-de-sac offers fabulous versatile living space with fine details throughout: wood floors, crown, chair rail, tons of windows, built-in speakers, new carpeting, new appliances, and more.  Enjoy the formal living & dining rooms and open family room w/fireplace & cathedral ceiling. Cook your family meals in the spacious kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, upgraded 42” cabinets, granite counter tops, center island, gas cook top.  This 3310 SF home offers 1st & 2nd floor master bedrooms great for 1st floor in-law suite!  Both master baths have tile floors, walk-in closets, and separate ceramic showers. There is a multi-use room off the upstairs master (office, exercise room, hobby room, etc.).  Two additional bedrooms on 2nd floor plus a large bonus.  Need storage space…you’ve found it here! This home has beautiful landscaping with sprinkler system and a 14×17.5 covered deck as well as 12 x 20 open deck ideal for entertaining!  Large, flat backyard with play set, rocking chair front porch, gutter guards, two-car finished garage, and so much more!  Click on the picture above for a video tour or check out the Vodpod on the right side of the screen.

Address:  1209 Laneridge Ct., Raleigh
MLS:  1646363
Price:  $369,900

 

Christmas Open House Tour in Garner – December 14th

Don’t miss seeing one of our featured Garner listings on Sunday, December 14th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. This 1.5 story home is beautiful and will be decorated for the holidays by The Changing Room. It offers a great open floor plan perfect for entertaining with a full basement ready to be finished out to suit your lifestyle. Cook your favorite meals in the gourmet kitchen, relax with you family by the fireplace, or get refreshed in your 1st floor luxury master suite! You’ll love the screened porch with entertainment niche and fireplace. At the Open House, enjoy refreshments from Cheesecake Creations and Bushibon Coffee. For more details, call our office at 919.469.6543.

Address: 131 Briar Rose, Garner

MLS: 1608999

Price: $499,900