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Linda, Why Did You Send Me This Report About Other Real Estate Homes In Raleigh?

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Every week my team provides a weekly report to all of our current sellers.  The report covers where we market their home, how many showings they have received, what the feedback is from their real estate home showings, etc.   We also include a report on what their local competition is from a buyer’s perspective here in the Greater Raleigh Area Real Estate Market.  I thought you might have a question on this too so I thought I would share.

Linda,

The location of the houses you sent and used in my weekly home competition report concerns me. I am actually familiar with this subdivision off of Rock Quarry Road. Yes, the houses are similar, but the area is not.

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Hi Bob,

I understand your analysis of different locations as well as your concern. However, please note that my search comes direct from MLS and it pulls only your MLS area which is about a 5 mile radius. It also pulls your price bracket. The way this search was created for you is Read the rest of this entry

Categories: Ask the Raleigh Real Estate Expert, Greater Raleigh Area Neighborhoods, Raleigh, Tips for Selling Your Home, Triangle Real Estate

Are Bathtubs Really Needed Here In Raleigh?

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I received this bathroom remodeling question from a client and thought you might be wondering the same thing.

Dear Linda,

I’m not ready to move anytime soon but when I do, you will be the listing agent so I figure I better ask your opinion now. We are remodeling our master bath. We’ve put down tile floors, a marble shower, new vanities, new mirrors, new light fixtures…..but we took out the garden tub we neverbathroom use and don’t want to replace it. We were thinking a window bench that lifted up for storage or something like that. Is that going to kill our resale? Read the rest of this entry

Categories: Ask the Raleigh Real Estate Expert, Practical Tips For Every Day Life, Raleigh, Raleigh Real Estate, Remodeling Questions, Tips for Selling Your Home

Moving Parents To Senior Care Facilities in Raleigh Maybe A Tricky Thing To Accomplish

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I had a gentleman who lives in another state contact me on my Raleigh Real Estate website about listing his 92 year old mother’s home. He said she had gotten ill over Christmas and could no longer live alone. He needed to find a senior continuing care facility in the Greater Raleigh area for her to move too because all of the family lived too far away to take care of her long distance. The long term care facilites were very expensive and he needed to know what the house was worth. Senior watching and waitingI met with his mom, who was the sweetest thing in the world and didn’t look 92. I hope to be so lucky. I gave him a price and he was pleased then he tried to take the hardest step and here was our dialog:

Hi Linda,

I have talked to my mother and she is so indecisive I am not sure how to push her forward at this point. She doesn’t feel that she knows where to go and doesn’t know how to go about making the decision. She feels that she needs to make a decision on where to go before going forward. I try to provide help but she is very hard to deal with. She needs to be gone from that house!

Bill   Read the rest of this entry

Categories: NC News, Practical Tips For Every Day Life, Raleigh Real Estate, Raleigh Senior Care, Tips for Selling Your Home

Raleigh Real Estate Move Up Buyers Use $6,500 Tax Credit Help

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Over the past two years I have met with many Raleigh area home sellers who wanted to sell and buy a new home. However, the declining Raleigh real estate market wasn’t going to allow them to net enough money from the sale to be able to purchase a new home. The Government  has now stepped up and is helping Raleigh area move up buyers by giving them a $6,500 tax credit if they buy before April 30, 2010.  house credit

How Will A Raleigh Homeowner Benefit?

The $6,500 tax credit will really help many sellers offset any depreciation they may have experienced in the Raleigh Real Estate market and will give them the extra funds they need to buy a new home. When selling a home you have to deduct the mortgage pay off, property taxes, real estate commissions, revenue stamps and other miscellaneous charges for selling a home. The remainder after everything is paid is the net proceeds. Or better described the check the seller gets at closing to spend on their new house. The Government is giving them an additional $6,500 tax credit to help home sellers in Raleigh buy new homes. This is pretty exciting especially when you consider mortgage interest rates are still around 5% for a 30 years fixed rate mortgage. The low interest rates and the tax credit will help many homeowners get into better houses than they ever dreamed.

Raleigh Mortgage Lending Guidelines Have Changed

Today in order to buy a home most lenders require a minimum of 5% down. We can usually negotiated to get the mortgage closing cost paid by the seller but, when the Raleigh housing market hasn’t appreciated over the past several years it makes it really hard to sell and be able to net enough money from the sale for the down payment on a new home. The $6,500 tax credit will put many home buyers in the market now that could only sit and wait before. Here are some details:

Who is Eligible   Read the rest of this entry

Categories: Cary Real Estate, First Time Home Buyers, Raleigh, Raleigh Real Estate, Tax Credits, Triangle Real Estate

Hedingham Golf and Athletic Club | Homes for Sale in Raleigh, NC

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Looking for a golf course community in the Greater Raleigh Area without a high price tag? Be sure to check out Hedingham Golf and Athletic Club in Raleigh, North Carolina.  Our Raleigh Real Estate Team has sold over 200 homes in this golf community  and it is one you will want to be sure to check out!

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Learn More about Hedingham Subdivision

Visit the Hedingham neighborhood profile page to learn more about Hedingham Subdivision.

Homes for Sale in Hedingham Subdivision Raleigh NC

Below are a few of the most recent homes for sale in Hedingham. Visit the Hedingham Home Search Page to view all homes and townhomes for sale.

2425 Bay Harbour Drive

2425 Bay Harbour Drive Price: $109,900
Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Approx SqFt: 1020
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27604

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5113 Harbour Towne Drive

5113 Harbour Towne Drive Price: $249,900
Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 3
Approx SqFt: 2471
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27604

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2004 Thornblade Drive

2004 Thornblade Drive Price: $133,000
Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Approx SqFt: 1458
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27604

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2111 Turtle Point Drive

2111 Turtle Point Drive Price: $106,000
Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Approx SqFt: 1058
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27604

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5750 Osprey Cove

5750 Osprey Cove Price: $128,999
Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Approx SqFt: 1377
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27604

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1924 Somerset Hills Court

1924 Somerset Hills Court Price: $150,000
Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Approx SqFt: 1790
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27604

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4709 Royal Troon Drive

4709 Royal Troon Drive Price: $212,900
Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Approx SqFt: 2343
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27604

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2536 Blackwolf Run Lane

2536 Blackwolf Run Lane Price: $142,500
Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Approx SqFt: 1430
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27604

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5325 Cog Hill Court

5325 Cog Hill Court Price: $133,000
Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Approx SqFt: 1382
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27604

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2601 Blackwolf Run Lane

2601 Blackwolf Run Lane Price: $149,900
Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Approx SqFt: 1472
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27604

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Categories: Athletic Club, Golf Community, Greater Raleigh Area Neighborhoods, Hedingham, Raleigh Golf Community, Raleigh Real Estate

Raleigh Luxury Real Estate Market is Down 15% to 20%

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Just before Thanksgiving I met with 11 of the Top Real Estate Agents in the greater Raleigh area. We are all members of the Triangle Area Luxury Home Marketing Group. This group represents several real estate offices throughout the Wake County area. We meet once a month to tour each others homes for sale that are priced $750,000 and up. I have been a member of the group since it began in Raleigh back in 2004 and we always share what we are seeing in the market place.   luxury home

What is Happening With Luxury Homes Here in Raleigh?

This past meeting I asked everyone what percent they believe real estate values have fallen in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex and Triangle area. We all agreed prices have dropped 15% to 20% in the upper end and at least 10% drop in other price ranges. This is so much better than other areas of our country but, still very painful to folks who need to sell now. 28% of American home owners are under water and that number is expected to be in the 45% by the end of 2010.

If you know of anyone who needs to sell and finds themselves in this negative situation have them call me or visit my web site to learn about some of the solutions available. Several years ago we all believed Raleigh homeowners would be mostly bullet proof when it came to declining real estate values.   Now we know different. Ouch it really hurts!

Categories: Cary Real Estate, Raleigh Distressed Properties, Raleigh Foreclosure, Raleigh Real Estate, Raleigh Short Sales, Wake County Short Sales

Raleigh Real Estate Office, Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS Passes Out A Truckload of Thanksgiving Pies to Clients Today

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Linda Craft Pie Day

Linda Craft’s Raleigh Real Estate office is a bustle of activity today as she and her team pass out a truckload of Apple and Pumpkin Thanksgiving Pies to their past clients.   Linda and the team wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and a safe holiday weekend.

Categories: NC News, Raleigh, Raleigh Real Estate, Triangle Real Estate

Greater Raleigh Area Homes for First Time Homebuyers

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First time homebuyers are busy looking for great houses under $300,000 in our Raleigh Real Estate Market.  Here are a few homes that have just come on the market or have had recent price changes:

For more properties in the Greater Raleigh Area feel free to check out my raleigh real estate website where you can create your own search.

8400 Glenfair Way

8400 Glenfair Way Price: $74,900
Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Approx SqFt: 1557
City: Fuquay Varina
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27526

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1234 Cross Link Road

1234 Cross Link Road Price: $144,900
Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Approx SqFt: 1515
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27610

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3108 Antelope Lane

3108 Antelope Lane Price: $102,900
Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Approx SqFt: 1568
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27610

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100 Crosspine Drive

100 Crosspine Drive Price: $199,900
Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Approx SqFt: 2144
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27603

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816 S Meadow Road

816 S Meadow Road Price: $145,000
Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Approx SqFt: 1530
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27603

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4536 Sugarbend Way

4536 Sugarbend Way Price: $156,900
Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Approx SqFt: 1361
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27606

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214 Waterford Lake Drive

214 Waterford Lake Drive Price: $108,900
Bedrooms: 1
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Approx SqFt: 800
City: Cary
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27519

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630 Sunnybrook Road

630 Sunnybrook Road Price: $64,900
Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Approx SqFt: 1136
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27610

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929 Lukestone Drive

929 Lukestone Drive Price: $269,900
Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Approx SqFt: 2299
City: Fuquay Varina
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27526

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909 Sethcreek Drive

909 Sethcreek Drive Price: $239,900
Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Approx SqFt: 1677
City: Fuquay Varina
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27526

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Categories: Cary Real Estate, First Time Home Buyers, Raleigh, Raleigh Real Estate, Triangle Real Estate

Moving to Raleigh, Cary or the Triangle with Children?

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This week my real estate office has been very busy with several out of state families who are relocating to our Greater Raleigh area.  One of the neat things about having a large real estate team is that  we all work together sharing our knowledge and experience to best meet the needs of our clients.  When families relocate to the Triangle sometimes their needs are more complexed than just which Raleigh area home or neighborhood they want to live in. They need to know where to find the best doctors, playgrounds and daycare options just to name a few.    Many of our Team members have children and have relocated themselves so they are a great resource for families. We know that Moms and Dads have so many things to take care of in a move and my Team loves to all pitch in to help relocating families in their transition . Happy couple with a kid in their new home Here are some tips you may want to know or share with someone relocating with children.

A Few Quick Moving Tips For Raleigh Area Families:  Read the rest of this entry

Categories: Cary Real Estate, First Time Home Buyers, Practical Tips For Every Day Life, Raleigh, Raleigh Real Estate, Triangle Real Estate

Raleigh Home Sellers Are Going Beyond Staging

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One thing I get asked alot by home sellers in my listing appointments is what they need to do to get their home sold.  Many people know to go ahead and pack away unneeded items, repaint the walls into neutral colors and others hire a professional home stagerStaging has been the huge buzzword with Raleigh Home Sellers ever since HGTV hit the air waves. staged kitchenTriangle Real Estate Agents  know that to get a home sold in a Buyers Market that a well-staged home has to be the rule rather than the exception. When you hear the word staging our minds image decluttering and furniture placement. However, with 10 houses for every one Raleigh home buyer that is not enough. “Refreshing” is the new trend for home selling success. Read the rest of this entry

Categories: Cary Real Estate, Practical Tips For Every Day Life, Raleigh, Raleigh Real Estate, Tips for Selling Your Home, Triangle Real Estate

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