136 Brereton Drive

The Poling Team will be doing an open house in North Raleigh, tomorrow afternoon and we would love to have you stop by and tour this lovely 3222 square foot brick home that located on a landscaped lot of almost an acre located close to I 540.

The home features a two story foyer with hardwoods that opens to large formal living room. The family room has gas log fireplace that opens to the breakfast area & kitchen. 1st floor laundry rm. Master has vaulted ceiling with a huge bathroom with whirlpool tub, separate shower and skylights. There are3 additional bedrooms each with generous closets. Deck overlooks garden and buffer.

Come and see!

Directions: North on Six Forks Road, cross over 540, take 1st right on to Brereton Dr., Home is on right..

The PolingTeam just sold this well cared two story home in an established Cary neighborhood. It featured 4 bedrooms, an office, 2 ½ baths, a stone gas log fireplace in family room, a single car garage, a large screened porch and deck, and a large private back yard with another deck and above ground pool.

It sold for $230,000 with the seller paying $5,000 in closing costs.

The PolingTeam received this listing from a past client and we listed the home just before Thanksgiving. The home went under contract in just 17 days and the sale closed on Thursday.

This sale again shows that if a home is priced right and marketed well it will sell, even in a buyers market.

Most of the PolingTeam’s business comes from referrals or past clients as we really do provide a high level of personalized service and because we really work to get our listings out there on the internet. Because of my background in IT, we do innovative things to market our homes.

So if you are thinking of selling your home, contact us for a free market analysis  to get your home’s value. Should you select us, we’ll help you to sell your home quickly too.

At just $249,900, this 2573 square foot home offers great value in an ultra convenient location.  Just minutes from I-540, this home is easily accessible to just about everything.

You can also access me and more information about the home on our website:  www.PolingTeam.com. 

The Poling Team just listed this wonderful home in the popular Riverside subdivision in North Raleigh.

Located in Riverside Subdivision, 5933 Myakka Court is an elegant 2-story transitional with a brick front and 2-car garage. It’s proximity to I-540 makes traveling anywhere in the Raleigh, NC area easily assessable.

• Transitional with 2-story foyer
• Brick front and vinyl siding
• 2573 square feet
• 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths
• Formal living spaces with crown molding and chair rail
• Upgraded kitchen cabinets and gas stove
• Hardwood floors through much of the first floor
• Sizeable bonus opens to office or sitting room
• Low HOA dues include community pool and tennis
• Master bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower
• Great schools!  Great neighborhood! Quality craftsmanship!

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In an effort to help Raleigh visitors,  real estate agents, realtors and home buyers looking for a home in Raleigh, NC area this weekend, I thought I would share this travel alert.

Travelers heading east from Durham, RDU and Cary, NC can expect big delays this weekend in Raleigh on Interstate 40. Traffic will be squeezed into a single lane all weekend for pavement repairs near the Gorman Street interchange.

From 8 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday, two of the three eastbound lanes will be closed between Exit 293 (U.S. 1/64) and Exit 295 (Gorman Street).  Traffic backups of up to a mile are predicted by Andy Barry, the state Department of Transportation engineer in charge of the work.

I would anticipate that this is an optimistic forecast as this is a very busy section of road. An alternative route if you are coming east from Durham, is to take the I-540 Outer Loop all the way around North Raleigh to U.S. 64/264 at Knightdale, then head west on I-440 to Exit 301 (I-40 East). This adds about 10 miles to the trip, but it could save a 20 or 30 minute construction delay.

Travel westbound is not affected except for the potential of “rubber neckers”.

Read this mornings News and Observer Article   I-40 work could cause delays

So if you are looking for homes in Raleigh, NC this weekend (take a look at our Cary, NC Listing) or just traveling around the south side, the Poling Team suggests that you plan a few extra moments and consider your route.

I featured this home the other day in my blog at Cary Home Just Listed

Today, I would like to feature the new video for:

This home has been well-cared for and includes an updated kitchen with 42” cabinets. A new roof was installed just 5 years ago and the AC system and hot water heater were replaced in 2002. This year new energy efficient windows were installed throughout the home. Take some moments on the rocking chair front porch and I think you will find that this Cary offering is easy to call home.

U.S. Census Bureau reported today that the national vacancy rates in the third quarter 2007 were 9.8 (+ 0.4) percent for rental housing and 2.7 (+ 0.1) percent for homeowner housing, the Department of Commerce’s Census Bureau announced today. The Census Bureau said the rental vacancy rate was not statistically different from the third quarter rate last year (9.9 percent), or the rate last quarter (9.5 percent).

Rental vacancy rates in the south averaged 11.9% in the 3rd quarter of 2006. This year they averaged 12.1% for the 3rd quarter. Homeowner vacancy rates edged up to 3.1% vs. 2.8% last year.

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

Looking to understand the numbers? We have entered a mixed market when it comes to home sales in the Raleigh real estate marketplace. We can help, visit our website to see recent home sales data for Durham, Johnson, Orange and Wake counties. Raleigh, NC Home Sale Statistics

Are you interested in buying or selling a home? Want to make an intelligent decision? Contact US and we will provide helpful professional advice. We would like to be your Raleigh, NC realtor of choice.

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.

One of the many questions a Raleigh, NC home buyer must answer is, “should I buy a “new” (new construction) home or should I buy a home that is “new” (re-sale home) to me?

Let’s consider a few pros and cons:

New home: You can design the landscape and other items to your own taste. If you purchase new construction before it is too far along, the buyer can usually negotiate to choose the paint colors, the grade of carpet, cabinets, etc.

Existing home: The landscaping is mature and established. With the large inventory of re-sale homes now listed in the Raleigh market, you probably can find a home that fits your taste.

New home: You can enjoy the new feeling. It may take longer to get into a “new” home if construction is not complete.

Existing home: Move in time is often shorter – as soon as the sellers can move out. Also, an existing home will already have settled. Foundation problems aside, if a home is not showing significant cracks, there is less chance of future cracking.

So if you are planning to buy a Raleigh, NC home, contact us and we’ll be happy to help find you a home that will be just right for your family’s needs.

You can search for Raleigh, NC homes at:  Raleigh, NC Home Finder Search

 

 

As I mentioned the other day in my blog, you should take a look around your home before you put it on the market. Remember when you first bought your home? Try to think like a home buyer and look for a few places where a little bit of work or a little expenditure of money or effort would make a big difference.

Here are some more simple tips that can bring big returns on the sale of your Raleigh, NC home?

1. Do some work in your yard. You will be surprised how far $1,000 can go to add curb appeal to the landscaping of your home. If you only have a limited budget, use it to beautify the front entry area. Trimming the shrubs, fresh flowers, and mulch can help make your home stand out to the buyers.
2. De-clutter – If want your home to sell and if you want to receive the highest price, the clutter has got to go. Consider renting a storage unit. You should box up all extraneous books, kids’ toys, furniture, yard tools, etc. Clutter can make a home look small and drop the value in the eyes of almost every buyer.

You may even want to consider some more expensive home improvements. Ask the Poling Team about what the return on investment is for various home improvement projects.

The Poling Team will have more suggestions in the days to come.

So if you are thinking of selling your home, we can help you receive the highest dollar for your home. Contact us and we’ll also give you a free home market analysis to determine your Raleigh, NC home’s present value.