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Raleigh Residential Real Estate - For Sale -Just Listed in Johnson County

A Ranch Home on 1 acre

112 Juniper Court Garner, NC 27529

The PolingTeam is happy to announce a new listing in Johnson County. Enjoy country living and the convenience of easy access to the rest of the Triangle area of NC. Located only 2 miles from the intersection of Hwy. 42 and I-40 you will find this home a delight.

Situated on 1+ landscaped acres at the end of a cul-de-sac offering plenty of parking, a covered front porch with swing, open floor plan, tiled kitchen and bathroom floors, cathedral ceilings, ceiling fans, LARGE bedrooms and closets, 2 miles from I40.

Offered for $149,900

Raleigh Residential Real Estate - New Home Sales rise in September?This is certainly not true of new home sales in Raleigh, Durham and the rest of the Triangle area of North Carolina.

Today’s News and Observer is reporting that, “The Commerce Department reported today that sales of new homes rose by 4.8 percent during September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 770,000 units.”

I don’t want to be a pessimist, but I don’t believe the government has it right. The National Association of Home Builders is questioning the numbers as well. Here is what they said today:

“Given the substantial downward revisions to home sales numbers for June, July and August, it must be said that this is still a fundamentally weak report”, noted NAHB Chief Economist David Seiders. “Moreover, the large sales gains reported in the West region are highly suspicious, given the results of our own builder surveys and large downward movements in existing-home sales in that region. On the positive side, builders do seem to be making progress on reducing the substantial overhang of unsold units on the market, according to the latest figures.”

Sales of new construction homes in the main four county area of the Triangle, NC declined by 23.8% according to statistics from the Triangle Multiple Listing service (TMLS.)

You can see the new home sales data and a Real Estate Market Update on the Poling Team website. Take a look: Raleigh, NC Real Estate Market Update

It’s important to understand the numbers as we have entered a mixed market when it comes to home sales in the Raleigh real estate marketplace. While we have shifted to a buyers market in some areas and some price points, there are still markets in the Triangle where there is an undersupply of homes in certain price points.

Contact Us if you are interested in buying or selling a home and we will provide helpful professional advice so you can make intelligent decisions.

Raleigh Residential Real Estate – Local Property Taxes May be going up – More Information on the Bond Issues are on the October 9, 2007 Wake County Election Ballot – What are they and are they worth it?

One of the three bond issues to consider is the $50 million bond for additional Wake County Open Space.

The purpose of the Open Space program is to preserve forests, meadows, streams and floodplains, and natural areas suitable for recreational or other public uses in Wake County. One of the major goals is to protect water quality.

Wake County loses about 1.5 acres of undeveloped open space land per hour. This totals about 13,000 acres per year. Since 2000 about 3,548 acres have been preserved.

The bond issue will provide monies to continue to buy and preserve more open space.

You can read more on the Wake County website: What’s on the ballot?

We have lots of helpful local Raleigh, area information on our website: The Poling Team

Raleigh Residential Real Estate – Major Raleigh, NC Upcoming Housing Event – Save the dates! 2007 Parade of Homes – Raleigh’s Biggest OPEN HOUSE!

The 2007 Parade of Homes is coming for three weekends - September 29-30, October 5-7, and October 12-14, from Noon – 5:00 p.m. 

This event is the year’s largest Open House. So if you are interested in purchasing a new home, thinking of building your own home or just looking for ideas to remodel your existing home, the Parade of Homes is a good way to see what the Raleigh NC areas builders are doing.

This event is sponsored by The Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County and this is the 42nd year. The Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County currently has over 2,400 members and they endeavor to “represent the interest of the homebuilder on issues that affect the ability to provide affordable housing for all citizens of Wake County.” 

The Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County is the 3rd largest Home Builders Association in the United States, and last year they featured over 360 homes in all price ranges. While I don’t have the inside scoop on how many homes will be open this year, I am sure there will be a large variety of floor plans with features that will be attractive to the needs of any lifestyle.

Contact the Poling Team if you would like to obtain a copy of this year’s Parade Book.

 
 

Raleigh Residential Real Estate – 3 More tips on How to Avoid Foreclosure on your Raleigh, NC Home?

Yesterday, I discussed a 4th Tip on How to Avoid Foreclosure on your Raleigh, NC Home. Today, I will give three more but first, just to review, here are the first 4 tips on how to avoid foreclosure on your Raleigh, NC home:

1. Don’t ignore the issue
2. As soon as you have a problem paying, give your lender a call..
3. Respond to all mail from your lender.
4. Know Your Rights.

The next tip is to prioritize your spending. Your top priority after your health care should be to keep your home. You may want to consider paying your mortgage payment before paying any other debts.

Number six, don’t be taken in by mortgage scammers. You may run across someone claiming to be able to prevent foreclosure. Don’t sign any document of any kind from them! You should not have to pay large fees  to get assistance avoiding foreclosure on your Raleigh, NC home.

Number seven, contact FHA for help.
Here are some helpful links to contact FHA and to get additional help to avoid foreclosure on your Raleigh, NC Home:

http://www.fha.gov/foreclosure/index.cfm    This page is excellent and it was a major source for these recent Raleigh Residential Real Estate blogs. 
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies - this link will allow you to search by state.
 
For consumer debt advice, contact http://www.debtadvice.org/

As always, if the Poling Team can help in any way, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re also happy to give you a free no obligation market analysis of what your home is currently worth, just click here: What’s My Home’s Value?
 

Raleigh Residential Real Estate – Are you considering buying a brand-new home in Apex, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville, Raleigh, Rolesville, Wake Forrest,  Wendell or Zebulon, North Carolina?

We work in all these areas and our experience can help.
 
As brokers who specialize in helping buyers, The Poling Team are often asked about the advantages and disadvantages of buying a brand-new home. Our standard answer is that it’s just too difficult – and even risky – to generalize.
 
In every case a lot of research should be done before you buy a new home. For while it’s tempting to assume that the home is well constructed, that’s not always the case, as many people unfortunately find out. In addition, a new home just might come with some hidden costs that you didn’t bargain for.
 
So if you ever consider purchasing a new construction home, please contact me any time. Through experience, I’ve have come to know what to look for and what questions to ask. I can also help you make all the important calculations that could influence your final decision. I look forward to hearing from you when the time is right.

You can use your mouse to find your house on our website by clicking Raleigh Home Finder.

Not all new home builders list homes in the MLS and not all new homes are listed, but this search should give you some idea of what is available.

Let us know your criteria and we’ll help you find your next home.

 

Raleigh Residential Real Estate - Back on Market in Garner, North Carolina

201 Hutchins Drive, Garner, NC 27529

Tucked away in an established neighborhood, this well-cared-for split level sits among mature hardwoods and offers a 16×14 deck,  an updated kitchen, 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, a living room and a den with a masonry fireplace.  The bathrooms feature ceramic tile and all bedrooms have spacious closets and the roof was replaced in 1999.

At just $156,900, this 1830 square foot home is a true bargain offering great value in an ultra convenient location.  Just minutes away from I-440, I-40 and White Oak Shopping Center, this home is close to just about everything.

Find more information on the Poling Team website: www.PolingTeam.com or click here for the property website 201Hutchins Drive

Raleigh Residential Real Estate –Raleigh, North Carolina’s Largest Open House – The Parade of Homes

Today was the 2nd Day of  Raleigh, NC Largest Open House – The Parade of Homes

The 41st Annual Parade of Homes that continues over the next two weekends. There are more than 360 homes on display. Home prices range under $120,000 to a custom home listed at $2,965,000.

The homes are being shown in Apex, Cary, Durham, Fuquay Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville, Raleigh, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Wendell, Willow Spring and Zebulon.

Yesterday, I showed clients homes in Garner, Knightdale and Raleigh and I am looking forward to seeing more next weekend.

Learn more and see all the homes, search by community, price, awards, etc.:  Raleigh, NC Parade of Homes
 
You can search for other Raleigh residential real estate on the Poling Team website, here: Search Raleigh, NC Real Estate

 

Announcing Raleigh, NC Largest Open House – The Parade of Homes

The Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County is sponsoring the 41st Annual Parade of Homes that occurs over the next three weekends. There will be more than 360 homes on display. Home prices range from town homes starting at under $120,000 to a custom home listed at $2,965,000.

Hours for the open homes are:

Saturday and Sunday, September 30 & October 1, 2006, 12:00pm-5:00pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 6 - 8, 2006, 12:00pm-5:00pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, October 13 - 15, 2006, 12:00pm-5:00pm

Learn more and see all the homes: Raleigh, NC Parade of Homes
 
Do you know someone who is looking to buy, sell or invest in Raleigh, NC residential real estate?  Have them Contact The Poling Team and we will give them a high level of personalized service in buying and selling a home.