Even though we’ve had our share of snow recently, it’s already time to think about a different type of serious weather. This week (March 1-7) is Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Governor McCrory encouraged everyone in the Triangle to participate in a tornado drill on Wednesday, March 4th. Last year, NC issued 81 tornado warnings and […]
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Raleigh Area Expert : Project Enlightenment
Have you heard of Project Enlightenment? If you live in Wake County and have young children that are in Kindergarten and younger, Project Enlightenment has a wealth of resources for both parents and teachers of young children. They serve anyone in Wake County with kids in that age group, regardless of income. […]
Raleigh Experts : La Farm Bakery
La Farm Bakery is only 30 minutes away from the Linda Craft & Team office in North Raleigh. It’s located in Northwest Cary and has earned much news coverage due to the elegant food, their growth, and their amazing master baker, Lionel Vatinet. He opened La Farm in 1999 and has a passion for preserving […]
Report: US Home Prices On the Rise
The National Association of Realtors recently announced the latest US real estate figures and the numbers are encouraging for anyone considering selling their home. Evidently, home price growth accelerated in much of the country during the fourth quarter of 2014. This is a fantastic development for anyone hoping to get a good price on their […]
Raleigh Events : Ramblin’ Rose Triathlon
“Triathlon” is a very heavy word, especially for anyone who considers themselves a beginner or even moderate athlete. This year will be the 10th annual “Ramblin’ Rose” women-only triathlon series, coordinated by Endurance Magazine which is based in Durham. It started as a small event for only Chapel Hill. However, it has grown quickly and […]
Krispy Kreme Challenge 2015
Fitness & Krispy Kreme donuts may not seem to go together – unless it’s in February! Coming up on Valentine’s Day is the 11th annual Krispy Kreme Challenge. This race started in 2004 as a dare between NCSU students and has evolved into a charity run with thousands of participants that benefits North Carolina Children’s […]
Wake County Public School Tips : Kindergarten Enrollment
As a parent of young children, it’s important to know about Kindergarten registration in the greater Raleigh area. If you or your friends, neighbors, or colleagues have a child who is 4 or 5 years old they will probably be ready for Kindergarten this fall (or summer if you’re on a year-round schedule). Wake County […]
5 Predictions for the US Housing Market in 2015
Are you a current home owner who is considering listing your property on the market in 2015? If so, then you’re likely to enjoy a lot of success! After all, Realtor.com recently released its top predictions for the housing market in the New Year. And all of them seem to favor home sellers. Let’s Take […]
US Home Sales Rose In September, Report Shows
U.S. homes sold at a faster rate in September than any other time this year, a recent report from the National Association of Realtors said. Evidently, sales of existing homes increased 2.4 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.17 million. Experts are saying that this increase is a great sign that […]
Report: Big Homes Are a Hot Trend on the National Real Estate Market
Big homes are a big deal on the national housing market, according to a recent article in USA Today. Evidently, a growing number of home buyers are looking for larger homes to accommodate their every need and desire. In fact, of the 569,000 homes built last year in the US, about 33 percent (or 188,000 […]