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Raleigh Residential Real Estate – Renting Apex, Cary, Garner, Knightdale, Holly Springs or Raleigh, NC Residential Real Estate

If you are relocating to the Triangle, NC area you may decide to rent an apartment or a home before you make a decision to purchase a home. Or if you are renting in the Triangle you may have questions regarding your current lease. I thought it might be helpful to share in my blog some answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) regarding what is involved in renting residential real estate in North Carolina.

First of all, if a property is to be leased for less than three (3) years the agreement or contract does not have to be in writing. So if you are going to be a tenant or landlord, be careful of what you verbablly agree to do if you are not going to put the lease of the property in writing. A landlord-tenant relationship can be established by oral agreement if it includes the names of the landlord and tenant(s), the lease period (less than 3 years), the amount of the rent to be paid.

There is no universal lease agreement and the terms and conditions of a lease are not usually governed by legal statue, but there are a number of duties that are assumed by the tenant and landlord that cannot be negotiated away. We’ll look at some of these in my next blog.

Speaking of renting Garner residential real estate, 201 Hutchins Drive, Garner, NC just became available for lease purchase. Take a look at its website at www.201HutchinsDrive.com or on our website: www.PolingTeam.com or the 201 Hutchins Drive, Garner, NC Podcast

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Raleigh Residential Real Estate – Raleigh, NC goes Against the National Trend - Existing Home Sales are UP With Higher Prices in Raleigh, NC

This week the National Association of Realtors reported that existing home sales were down with softening prices. See the following headline from their website:

WASHINGTON (August 23, 2006) – Existing-home sales were down in July, while home prices in many areas are slightly below year-ago levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®.  Read the full article: Existing-home sales down in July

This was NOT true for the Triangle, NC Area. In the Triangle MLS Economic and Market Watch Report for the 2nd Quarter of 2006 it reported that for the Raleigh region, home sales were up 6.4% in the second quarter. In addition, prices rose 7.2% over 2005. They are projecting the number of sales and prices to continue their upward trend in the upcoming months. 

In addition, existing home sales in July in Durham, Johnson, Orange and Wake County, North Carolina were up 4% over 2005.

We can help you determine if this is the right time to sell your home or investment property. We will do a free Right Price Analysis for any home in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Just e-mail   Art Poling

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Raleigh Residential Real Estate –News for the Raleigh, North Carolina Schools – Some Middle Schools may convert to year-round schedule

Last week the News and Observer reported that the Wake County School Board is now considering making some middle schools move to a year-round schedule next year. This is being done to accommodate more students, but it also addresses the issues of parents having children on different schedules.

You can comment on this, the 23 elementary schools that will be converted and any other topic regarding the growth plan on-line at: Comments to Wake County, NC School Board

You can also find links to more information about the Raleigh, NC area schools and even find school assignments by your home address on the Poling Team website. Click here: Raleigh, NC School Information

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Raleigh Residential Real Estate – Garner, North Carolina Home for Sale – Price Just Reduced to $153,900!

201 Hutchins Drive, Garner, North Carolina

Conveniently located 1830 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms and two bath home with a garage — this the a great value in Garner. It walking distance to the local elementary school and the South Garner Park.

You can find complete information on the home and a virtual tour on our website at:

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Raleigh Residential Real Estate –News for the Raleigh, North Carolina Schools – Holly Springs High School Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this past week.

This week the Wake County Public School System held a ribbon cutting for one of two new high schools scheduled to open in the 2006 – 07 school year. The new Holly Springs, NC High School will have 1,663 students in the 3 story building.

The Wake County NC Schools will open a total of seven new schools for 2006-07, while more schools are being built and planned. In addition to the two new high schools there will be five multi-track, year-round schools, which provide space for more students.

The second new high school is Panther Creek High in Cary and is under construction and on schedule to open for 2006-07.

You can also find links to more information about the Raleigh, NC area schools and even find school assignments by your home address on the Poling Team website. Click here: Raleigh NC School Information

Looking for a Raleigh, NC Realtor? Give us a call on our toll free number at (888) 221-5940 to learn how you can have a high level of personalized service in buying or selling Raleigh residential real estate.

 

Raleigh Residential Real Estate – Thinking of Selling your Apex, Cary, Clayton, Garner, Knightdale, Raleigh, or Wake Forest, North Carolina Home– Free Valuation and Market Analysis Available

Did you know that when your home is priced right from the outset, you maximize your opportunity of reaching the most qualified buyers and obtaining top dollar? It’s true.

If you price your property at market value, you are exposing it to a much greater percentage of prospective buyers and you are increasing your opportunity for a sale.

While there is no foolproof method of determining the value of your Raleigh, NC home, the Poling Team has experience and expertise in determining an Intelligent Pricing strategy for the sale of your home. We know how to compare homes within a neighborhood and also between neighborhoods as well.

We can help you determine if this is the right time to sell your home or investment property. We will do a free Right Price Analysis for any home in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Just e-mail Art Poling

You can also call Toll Free (888) 221-5940 for information on our featured Apex, Garner, and Raleigh, NC Homes.

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Raleigh Residential Real Estate – Knightdale and Eastern Wake County, North Carolina – Update on Happenings

I just stopped in for some doggie needs at the Grand Opening of the new Petco at the Shoppes at Midway Plantation. Our Chocolate Lab Grace recently had 11 pups and it seems there is always a need for something. Nice store and helpful sales folks.

Anyway, since a number of stores are now open, I thought it would be good to give an update on the stores that are now open. Now open are: Target, Home Depot, OfficeMax, Ross Dress For Less, Michaels, Petco, and Bed Bath and Beyond. Other shops scheduled to open soon in this large regional commercial shopping center include: Moe’s Southwest Grill, Applebee’s, Chili’s, Lonestar Steakhouse, Chick-Fil-A, Wachovia, Arby’s, Kirkland’s, Rack Room Shoes, Payless Shoes, Mattress Warehouse, Radio Shac, Island Nails, SunCom, Five Guys Burgers, I Love Pizza, Hair Cuttery.

All of this is good news for home owners in the Knightdale, Wendell and Zebulon, NC area. Not only does this bring convenient shopping, it will also help property values to increase.

Interested in the Raleigh, North Carolina Area? The Poling Team website has links to lot of local, school, and other helpful links at: www.PolingTeam.com

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Raleigh Residential Real Estate – Thinking of Relocating to Cary, Garner, Knightdale, Raleigh, or Wake Forest, North Carolina – Free Relocation Package Available

In cooperation with Wachovia Bank, we have an excellent relocation package that is full of information to help you become acquainted with the Triangle, NC area.  Some of the items included are: School Info. Calendar & Map, Shopping Information, N&O Newspaper subscription card, Relocation Guide Magazine, NC Map, Cultural Information, “Welcome” Info Brochure, Neighborhood Map, North Carolina Travel Guide and more.

The Poling Team website has links to lot of local, school, and other helpful links at: www.PolingTeam.com

On our website you can access the Raleigh, NC Chamber of Commerce and other local chamber websites as well.

Call Art Toll Free (888) 221-5940 for information on our featured Apex, Garner, and Raleigh, NC Homes or to contact Art about the free relocation magazine.

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Raleigh Residential Real Estate – Raleigh, North Carolina – Home Energy Tips

What to know about how to save energy on your home in the Raleigh, North Carolina area?

The Poling Team website has links to the government website that is specifically designed to help with home energy savings and to other home maintenance links at: Home Improvement and Maintenance Links.

From this page on our website you can access popular websites such as Builder Online.com, Remodeling OnLine.com, Old House Web, Home and the popular Garden TV and many others.

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Raleigh Residential Real Estate – Just Sold! – Raleigh, North Carolina Condo

Friday of last week was the closing for Linda’s most recent buyer clients who purchased a Raleigh, NC condo in the popular Camden Crossings subdivision near NCSU.

Purchasing a home is a very important decision. Linda and I would like to help you too with honest, accurate information so you can make a well informed decision regarding the purchase of your next Raleigh or Triangle, NC home or condo. 

As your Raleigh, NC Realtor® we will make certain that all facets of your transaction are coordinated so that you can successfully secure the perfect home as soon as it comes on the market. We will insure that you receive the house in the best possible condition for a fair price. We will carefully explain all of the contract details so that you feel confident that you are getting exactly what you want. We will coordinate with cooperating agents and represent your needs through closing.  We function under the Realtor’s Code of Ethics and provide professional commitment and counseling.  We endeavor to keep our hearts in touch while our professionalism gets the job done. 

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