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Located just off of Highway 55 on the beautiful Green Hope School Road in Cary, North Carolina, the community of Highcroft offers the perfect combination of lifestyle and location to its residents. These Cary NC homes are  located just 3 miles from the Triangle, it is also surrounded by lovely parks offering a variety of recreational opportunities. So, whether looking for a place that is near ample employment opportunities or seeking a location that provides easy access to a number of cultural and outdoor activities, Highcroft offers it all.

Residents of the nieghborhood Highcroft in Cary NC can easily reach the Triangle without needing to get on I-40. Here, they can enjoy great shopping, dining and access to a number of excellent employment…

When looking for a house, you obviously take into consideration everything that buying in a particular location entails. The surroundings, facilities and lifestyle that come with a house are sometimes just as important as the house itself. Riverwood is the type of neighborhood custom-made for families and individuals looking for a dynamic community and a one-stop-shop, easily-accessible town center.

A modern lifestyle and the feel of a small town Moving to Riverwood, Clayton NC could mean much more than just moving to a new neighborhood. It also means entering a community that offers both privacy and access to a number of exclusive facilities. What is so unique about Riverwood is the fact that its inhabitants are welcome to use quality amenities such as a…

The real estate market, and the broader US economy, is on its way to recovery. But it is not there yet. Construction is still showing signs of softness throughout North Carolina and has been shedding jobs for the better part of the year. However, signs of an upturn in 2010 are becoming clearer. In this context, it is interesting to look at what the housing market might look like in Raleigh in 2010 based on the most recent data.

Construction is still on the wane… for now. The indicator measuring construction projects recorded in August 09 in the Raleigh area was less than a percent lower than that of 2008. Business-related building was understandably more affected than residential building, as companies continue to control their expenses.

The sector also…

As you may know, it’s REALTOR Safety Week. In an effort to heighten the safety awareness of real estate agents – both locally and nationally – the Greater Raleigh Realty Team has created a list of tips and suggestions to ensure that one’s safety is always at the forefront of one’s mind.

All too often, real estate agents put themselves in potentially hazardous situations. For instance, agents are at risk when:

• meeting clients for the first time outside a vacant home, 
• accompanying clients in their vehicles (or ours) as they view properties in-person, and when
• individually hosting an open house.

Sadly, over the weekend, a local Cary NC Realtor fell victim to a sexual assault while showing a property. This tragic incident coupled with…

Since the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 was enacted, first home buyers have had the opportunity to take advantage of a tax credit (provided that they meet a set of requirements). Fortunately it’s not too late to benefit from this opportunity; however, for those who only just got started in their Greater Raleigh home search, you should be aware of the steps that need to be taken by November 30, 2009.

The Deadline is Quickly Approaching

Now that the deadline is only a handful of weeks away, obtaining the first home buyer tax credit can be tricky as it adds another restriction to the already complex process of purchasing a first property. November 30th, 2009 is the time limit for a real estate purchase to qualify for a tax credit, which means…

Microsoft’s new search engine, Bing, is giving users more options for organic search results. In turn, this means more space for well marketed sites to appear or present more search related content. The typical search engine like Google gives you one column for organic search results. In that one column you have the meta title and meta description. The other column in Google is used for advertising. Every person practicing SEO is competing for the top spot in that one column.

Bing is taking a different approach to search engine results page or SERP with a few new ideas. One of those is called Quick Tabs. This new addition provides a list of relevant and categorized items based on previous searches and clicks. Quick tabs are only available for less than 20…

Preston is a community in Cary, North Carolina that features a multitude of amenities, many of which are within walking distance or are located only a short drive away. This neighborhood features larger homes and bigger lots compared to other communities in the Cary area. Which provides residents with more privacy while still being able to enjoy the warmth and joy of living within a close-knit neighborhood. Considered to be a high-end community where the quality of life is beyond compare, the neighborhoods within Preston offer a variety of home styles at varying price levels that generally fall within $500,000 to $800,000 range. Some of the styles of homes found within Preston include condos, townhomes, single family homes and estates.

Regardless of where…

The Greater Raleigh real estate market posted some of the highest numbers in six months for the month of May 2009.  Some notable stats include:

• Increased pending sales
• Higher average resale prices
• Increase closings

Although the Raleigh NC real estate area did experience a decline in sales and demand, it never did hit the same bottom as many other markets around the country. Not only was the Raleigh area one of the last markets to experience a decline, it also appears to be taking the lead in terms of making a rebound. This is largely because the Triangle area has many things to offer to residents, including a number of employment opportunities with the biotechnology and high-tech clusters, a variety of different universities and a…