Raleigh Real Estate Blog

Wake Forest Offers a Way to Help Pets In Your Community This Saturday

Linda Craft — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:04:57 +0000

Our Raleigh real estate team has a firm belief that we should always give back to the community as much as we can. One of the charities that we support is SAFE Haven for Cats which provides care for over 100 homeless kittens and cats in our area.

Safe Haven is having a fundraiser this weekend at the Wake Forest Walmart and are asking shoppers to pick up a little something extra for the 100+ cats and kittens in their care. The event will be this Saturday, August 28, 2010 from 8 am to 5 pm – Come help us Fill A Truck for homeless cats and kittens! Will you help them?

Safe Haven’s Wish List

Dave Ramsey’s Office in Tennessee

Linda Craft — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:01:30 +0000

Last month my team and I attended the Star Power Real Estate Conference in Murfreesboro, TN. While were were there we were given the opportunity to see Dave Ramsey live at our conference and we visited with Lisa Bates at Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace Plaza. My team and I are huge fans of Dave Ramsey and took lots of pictures of course! We created a virtual tour of all of the pictures of Dave Ramsey’s Office and thought we would share with it with you.

Dave Ramsey Is Coming to Raleigh, October 16, 2010

Are you a fan of Dave Ramsey? His financial peace message is definitely something that everyone should hear. It will change your life and give you such a different outlook on the way we all live. We are excited to be partnering with WPTF to bring Dave ’s Total Money Makeover Live Event to Raleigh on October 16 and will be giving away tickets to the event on our Linda Craft Team facebook fan page and at a Live Ticket Drawing with WPTF here at our Raleigh Real Estate office on Six Forks Road, October 1 at 5:00 pm.

Have a great week!

Bankruptcy: You Have Options

Linda Craft — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:08:39 +0000

With more than one in seven mortgages currently not being paid, the financial crisis is affecting millions of homeowners across the country, even here in the Greater Raleigh Area. Some are considering bankruptcy as an option to foreclosure, but there may be options to avoid both. Conducting a short sale can alleviate the stress of an unaffordable mortgage and provide breathing room to restructure finances.

As a CDPE-designated agent, I have specialized training in the financial hardships homeowners are facing today. I’ve created a free report to provide information on your options and answer questions you may have. To download this report, visit my other website:

http://www.raleighrealestateforeclosures.com/

I am providing this information free of charge, because not having it could come at a great price.

I’m here to help, so don’t hesitate to contact me.
Linda Craft
Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS
919.235.0007

Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS assumes no responsibility nor guarantees the accuracy of this informati
on and is not engaged in the practice of law nor gives legal or tax advice.
It is strongly recommended that you contact your own personal attorney.

Raleigh Real Estate: What is Happening? [Quick Report]

Linda Craft — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:00:47 +0000

Where has the summer gone? It is hard to believe we are halfway through July. I wish I could report record sales this summer but, we are experiencing a “hangover” from the tax credit boom that ended April 30^th.

Where is Everyone?

Since the deadline passed there has been an unusually huge lull in the market for May, June and now July. So many buyers that would have purchased in May, June and July bought in April to receive a tax credit. So if you feel it is quiet you are correct.

What Is Happening With Homes That Are For Sale In The Raleigh Area?

Sales reported on MLS are way down from earlier in the year as well as from the same time period last year. Each day the inventory of homes for sale rises as sales decrease. We do not know how long it is going to last as the market tries to find normal. So, I am starting a new advertising campaign to try and educate buyers to be happy that they missed the tax credit. It is a much better time for them to buy now. If they had purchased a $200,000 house in April to receive an $8,000 tax credit they would have paid $54,612 more for that house over 30 years. Interest rates were at 5.5% with the tax credit. Now they are at 4.25%. The reality is now is a better time to buy a house they can save $54,612 dollars!!!

Have a wonderful week and please call or email if you want to strategize about what would be a wise decision for your real estate investments.

Linda

Raleigh, North Carolina-Help Us Support a Good Cause

Linda Craft — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:52:20 +0000

Phillips, Maine is about nine hundred miles from Raleigh, but a personal connection to the Congregational Church there is uniting the small New England Community with Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS^® in the heart of North Carolina.

David Toothaker is the Client Care specialist at Linda Craft & Team, REALTORS®. He grew up in Western Maine, and his family still lives there. When he heard about his family’s 175 year old Congregational Church in Phillips being one of the last remaining churches in town, and that it needed to finish significant repairs to the building and re-paint the entire church, he wanted to get involved.

“I thought we could host a yard sale here at Linda Craft and Team, Realtors® and have 100% of the proceeds benefit the church,” Toothaker said. “They need about $15,000 to finish the repairs and I hope we can help them finish strong.”

“Community service is central to our mission,” said Linda Craft. “We believe in supporting our community, and that includes members of our Team and their charitable interests, wherever they might be!”

The yard sale is scheduled for Saturday, July 17^th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Linda Craft and Team, Realtors®Raleigh Real Estate office, 7300 Six Forks Rd in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Short Sales: What Are They? [Video]

Linda Craft — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:37:42 +0000

Ever wonder what exactly a short sale is? How is a short sale different from a foreclosure? Does a homeowner have options? I am asked these questions many times through out my week whether it is in a listing appointment, at the gym, networking events, or just hanging out with my friends. I recently recorded a brief video explaining why a short sale can save homeowners from foreclosure which I thought I would share with you today.

If you have any questions or would like to talk with me further, please feel free to call me at 919.235.0007 or you may also receive detailed reports through my Raleigh Short Sale and Foreclosure Information Website: www.raleighrealestateforeclosures.com

I hope you have a great week,

Linda

Raleigh Real Estate Market Update

Linda Craft — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:57:37 +0000

Many people have asked me recently “What is going on with the Raleigh real estate market?” Last month I created a Raleigh real estate market update video and I thought I would share it with you today.

If you have any real estate questions please do not hesitate to contact me.

I hope that you have a great weekend,

Linda

Raleigh’s Time Warner Cable Announces New Channel Line Up

Linda Craft — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:45:42 +0000

Raleigh’s Time Warner Cable announced this month that they will be changing their channel line up. I don’t know about you, but I don’t like changes in my life and thought that it may be helpful to post all of the information for you in one spot.

Greater Raleigh Area Time Warner New Channel Guide Effective June 2010

Channel	Block
100’s	Local Programming
200’s	Kids and Family, Learning and Discovery, Faith and Inspiration
300’s	Entertainment, Home and Leisure, Shopping
400’s	News and Information, Music (MTV, VH1, etc)
500’s	Sports and Sports Packages
600’s	Movies
700’s	Premiums, Pay-Per-View and Events
800’s	International
900’s	Music Choice
1000’s	On Demand
1100 and up	High Definition (Local Programming, Entertainment, Premiums and more..)

As far as I know any shows that you normally record would transition without any problems, however, I would doublecheck to make sure.

Hope you have a great rest of your week!

Linda

Hedingham Neighborhood in Raleigh to Host Annual Open House Event [List of Open Properties]

Linda Craft — Thu, 13 May 2010 15:38:57 +0000

Raleigh’s Hedingham Subdivision will be hosting their annual open house event this Sunday, May 16, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Approximately 40 homes will be open to the public and it is a great opportunity to see many of the Hedingham homes for sale in one quick trip.

Hedingham Single Family Homes Open Sunday May 16th 1-3 pm

$148,000	1929 Shadow Glen Drive	1320 sq. ft.	2 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Detached
$149,990	1953 Shadow Glen Drive	1450 sq. ft.	3 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Detached
$150,000	4316 Bartholomew Circle	1608 sq. ft.	3 bedrooms	2.0 baths	Detached
$150,000	1623 Crag Burn Lane	1405 sq. ft.	3 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Detached
$153,000	1933 Shadow Glen Drive	1497 sq. ft.	3 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Detached
$153,500	1708 Crag Burn Lane	1592 sq. ft.	3 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Detached
$154,000	4936 Liverpool Lane	1572 sq. ft.	3 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Detached
$159,000	4704 Dillingham Court	1466 sq. ft.	3 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Detached
$159,900	2348 Sapphire Valley Drive	1565 sq. ft.	3 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Detached
$163,500	4512 Latrobe Court	1685 sq. ft.	4 bedroom	2.5 baths	Detached
$164,900	1913 Jupiter Hills Court	1942 sq. ft.	3 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Detached
$164,900	4901 Liverpool Lane	1580 sq. ft.	3 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Detached
$164,900	1723 Crag Burn Lane	1701 sq. ft.	3 bedrooms	2.0 baths	Detached
$165,000	2396 Sapphire Valley Drive	1530 sq. ft.	3 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Detached
$165,000	1949 Castle Pines Drive	1550 sq. ft.	3 bedrooms	2.0 baths	Detached
$168,000	1948 Jupiter Hills Court	1748 sq. ft.	3 bedrooms	2.0 baths	Detached
$174,900	1921 Spanish Bay Court	1719 sq. ft.	3 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Detached
$179,900	4604 Thurmount Place	1635 sq. ft.	4 bedroom	3.0 baths	Detached
$189,900	2017 Shadow Creek Drive	1701 sq. ft.	4 bedroom	2.0 baths	Detached
$199,900	2004 Laural Valley Way	2023 sq. ft.	3 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Detached
$204,000	2224 Laurel Valley Way	2013 sq. ft.	4 bedroom	2.5 baths	Detached
$209,000	4804 Royal Troon Drive	2574 sq. ft.	4 bedroom	2.5 baths	Detached
$213,900	4832 Forest Highland Drive	1940 sq. ft.	4 bedroom	2.5 baths	Detached
$249,900	5113 Harbour Towne Drive	2471 sq. ft.	4 bedroom	3.0 baths	Detached
$288,500	1855 Wild Dunes Drive	2248 sq. ft.	4 bedroom	2.5 baths	Detached
$384,900	4900 Long Point Court	3435 sq. ft.	4 bedrooms	3.5 baths	Detached

Hedingham Townhomes Open Sunday May 16th 1-3 pm

$106,000	2111 Turtle Point Drive	1058 sq. ft.	2 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Townhome
$108,900	2425 Bay Harbor Drive	1020 sq. ft.	2 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Townhome
$109,900	2542 Blackwolf Run	1031 sq. ft.	2 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Townhome
$114,894	5723 Osprey Cove Drive	1080 sq ft.	2 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Townhome
$115,000	2332 Bay Harbor Drive	1208 sq ft.	2 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Townhome
$117,900	2221 Thornblade Drive	1050 sq ft.	2 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Townhome
$119,000	5726 Osprey Cove Drive	1080 sq ft.	2 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Townhome
$121,900	5610 Osprey Cove Drive	1050 sq. ft.	2 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Townhome
$124,900	2117 Ventana Lane	1400 sq. ft.	3 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Townhome
$127,500	2121 Metacomet Way	1185 sq. ft.	2 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Townhome
$128,000	2145 Metacomet Way	1183 sq. ft.	2 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Townhome
$133,900	5802 Osprey Cove Drive	1404 sq. ft.	3 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Townhome
$125,500	5750 Osprey Cove Drive	1377 sq. ft.	3 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Townhome
$135,000	5247 Eagle Trace Drive	1435 sq. ft.	3 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Townhome
$137,900	2168 Persimmon Ridge Drive	1400 sq ft.	2 bedrooms	2.5 baths	Townhome

For more information about Hedingham or any homes for sale in Raleigh, please visit our Greater Raleigh Area Real Estate Website or call us at 919.235.0007.

Hope you have a great weekend,

Linda

HAFA Explained by Raleigh Real Estate Agent, Linda Craft [Video]

Linda Craft — Thu, 06 May 2010 14:06:46 +0000

It is now reported that 1 out 8 home mortgages in the United States are in default. Default occurs anytime a house payment is 30 days past the due date. This means many Raleigh area home owners are struggling financially and with rising interest rates we know there is another wave of foreclosures on the horizon for North Carolina. As a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) I have negotiated many successful short sales for my clients over the past two years and the process is long and tedious. The lending institutions and Government are trying to find solutions to reduce the damage a home foreclosure causes to the economy and to shorten the short sale process. On April 5, 2010, HAFA was launched which is streamlined short sale program to help homeowner’s avoid foreclosure. There is a lot of confusion about HAFA so here is a short video to explain it in more detail.

If you have any further questions or would like schedule a private consultation about what is best for you and your property feel free to contact us at 919-235-0007.

Have a great Thursday!

Linda