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

Condo in Desirable Sunset Ridge (Holly Springs, NC)

800 Savannah Ridge Rd, #105, Holly Springs, NC

800 Savannah Ridge Road, Holly Springs

Welcome to this quaint second floor condo in the desirable Sunset Ridge area!  This nicely maintained one-story condo showcases new carpet and paint throughout.  The foyer welcomes you with hardwood floors and crown.  Continuing the crown to the living room that features a double window, four can lights, and a door to access the private balcony.  Enjoy your morning coffee in the dining room that also features crown and an updated light fixture.  Cooking is a breeze in the kitchen with hardwood floors, tons of cabinet space, an electric stove, microwave, refrigerator, disposal, and track lighting.  Sleep well in the master that features a  double door closet and master bath with a large marble vanity, tile flooring, and a  laundry closet with a stackable washer/dryer.  The secondary bedroom is a nice size and has a double door closet.  The  secondary full bath has hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, and stand-up shower.  And finally, enjoy the view of the plush landscaping while sitting out on the private balcony that features a wrought iron railing and a ceiling fan with light.  Be sure to check out our VISUAL TOUR!

Price $114,900

MLS 1676380

Immaculate End-Unit Townhome in Autumn Park, Holly Springs!!!

219 Cline Falls Drive

219 Cline Falls Drive, Holly Springs

Immaculately decorated and very bright end unit townhome!  The foyer greets you with hardwood floors, crown molding, chair rail, and updated light fixture.  Continuing the crown and chair rail into the living room that showcases a gas log fireplace with custom mantle and a French door leading to the back patio.  Enjoy your morning coffee in the dining room that features an updated light fixture and double window overlooking the back patio.  The kitchen offers 42” maple cabinets, six can lights, ceiling fan, all white appliances, pantry, and lots of counter/cabinet space.  Journey upstairs to the very spacious master with cathedral ceiling and the master bath with double vanities and  updated light fixtures, garden tub, walk-in shower, and large walk-in closet.  The secondary bedrooms are a nice size and offer double door closets, ceiling fan, and share a Jack-n-Jill bath that features double vanities with updated light fixtures.  The laundry room is conveniently located upstairs next to all the bedrooms.  The 2-car garage showcases a “finished floor” for easy cleaning.  And finally, enjoy grilling out or simply relaxing at the end of the day on the back patio!  Check out the VISUAL TOUR!

Price $164,900

MLS # 1672414