Chapel Hill NC Real Estate

Is your dream home etched in your mind? Are you just waiting for the perfect time to bring it to reality? Now is the time! The market is slow at this time, which makes it a buyer’s market. With the interest rates low and many homes available, there is no better time than the present especially if you are looking for a home in the Chapel Hill, Durham, Orange County North Carolina areas.

Make a list of what you want your dream home to look and feel like. Involve the whole family in this project. After all, you want them to be happy too. Once you have this list, you have the advantage to take your time and look for that perfect home for you and your family. Then, when you start looking, don’t veer from the list. In other words, make sure that the homes that you are looking at have every quality that you have listed. Don’t settle for second best.

Use your senses: once you walk into a home you can feel the personality of that home. Here are some thoughts that should be going through your head:

• Does it fit your personality?
• Does the neighborhood feel right?
• Can you see your family enjoying many, many years of happiness in this home?

Another great idea would be to let me help you find your dream home. I have been inside many homes in the Chapel Hill, Durham, Orange County North Carolina area and will be able to help you narrow your search down until we find the perfect home for you and your family.

So head on over to my website at Teamjodi.com and let me help you find your “Dream Home”!

This home has an excellent and appealing floor plan in the best location in Hope Creek   Located at 4304 Forest Edge Trail, the features in this home are truly exceptional.  This home has both a first floor master suite and a first floor guest suite as well as hardwood floors  throughout the main level.  The home features 5 elegant curved archways on the main level. The open living room features a 14 ft ceiling and a gas fireplace with marble surround.  The main level has crown molding throughout and 3-piece chair rail molding and wainscoting in the living room, dining room and foyer.  The kitchen is a chef’s dream with granite countertops, under cabinet lighting, stainless steel appliances and a large island.  At the opposite end of the house is the private guest suite with its own full bath.  The second floor has 2 additional bedrooms and a large finished bonus room.  The attention to detail is not confined to the interior of this home.  Outside there is a large screened porch with an attached sun deck.  For outdoor grilling, there is a convenient gas line hook-up as well. The position of this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home within the community is perfect.  Nestled in the back of Hope Creek, the setting is both peaceful and serene. 

Hope Creek is a lovely neighborhood with custom built homes.  The neighborhood is conveniently located and is approximately 10 minutes to Duke University, 15 minutes to the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and 15-20 minutes to Research Triangle Park and RDU Airport.  It is also within walking distance of Trinity School.

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The Census Bureau released its annual population growth estimates last Thursday for counties nationwide. Wake County led the Triangle in 2007 adding 38,841 people. This jump made it the seventh fastest growing county in the nation for 2007. Over the past seven years, Wake added 205,124 residents, putting it on pace to become North Carolina’s largest county very soon. See the table below for other Triangle county growth figures.  

Have you ever desired the house of your dreams whether it was in another state or right here in the Chapel Hill, Durham, or Orange County North Carolina area? We call it “The American Dream.”

Wikipedia describes the American Dream as a belief in freedom that allows all citizens and residents of the United States of America to achieve their goals in life through hard work. A part of that American Dream is to own our own home, you know, that proverbial house with the white picket fence and all.

Americans have a long tradition of a solid work ethic to reach our dreams. No doubt about it, it does take a lot of work to own your own home. Over the years, the American Dream has changed a bit in relation to finding that home. Years ago it was much simpler. You purchased a plot of land and built your house on it. Now, we spend hours and hours looking for the right area to live; the right schools for our children; and the perfect house with the perfect yard. We have to make sure that that house has the best of everything. This can be exhausting!!! Not to mention, do the neighbors have barking dogs?!

In spite of today’s complexities, the American Dream is still alive – dreaming of making a better life for ourselves and our families. We have high hopes and great expectations. Our goals are founded on those high hopes, and we will do anything to achieve them.

America is known as the land of plenty, the land of opportunity, and the land of destiny. Free enterprise is at the foundation of that dream. In relation to owning our own home, the possibilities are limitless in America. We have so many choices and are very fortunate. In America, owning your own home (private property) is a fundamental, Unalienable right. This American Dream is real, and it can be achieved.

The paradox is: some people say that we are working so hard to make the American Dream happen that we are not taking the time to enjoy the American Dream.

I am here to help you not only make your dreams come true but to help you enjoy the process of finding the home of your dreams in the Chapel Hill, Durham, and Orange County North Carolina areas.

So . . . live your dream, but enjoy the journey!

North Carolina will have a new live entertainment theater like no other.  After years of discussion and planning, the design phase of the DPAC was completed in February 2006.  Construction began in September of 2006 and will finish in November 2008.  A 10^th anniversary production of Rent will begin the season next January, followed by Fiddler on the Roof in March, Legally Blonde The Musical in April and The Color Purple, which closed on Broadway Feb. 24^th, 2008, after 910 performances, in May.  Meanwhile, the long-running smash Wicked, which opened on Broadway in late 2003 and has been touring the continent since 2005, has been confirmed as the main attraction for the 2009-2010 series. The excitement and anticipation for the Durham and surrounding communities continue to grow as the project nears completion.  You can check the progress of the construction at View the Skanska USA DPAC webcam .  This venue is specifically designed to present the biggest shows on tour.  The Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) puts you close to the stage, with no seat further than 135 feet.  The DPAC will feature world-class performers, spacious seating, state-of-the-art sound and lighting and convenient parking.  DPAC allows you to experience live performances in an entirely new way.  The new venue is slated to open in December 2008.  Season Tickets are currently on sale.  We will keep you posted as information becomes available.

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The Census Bureau released its annual population growth estimates last Thursday for counties nationwide. Wake County led the Triangle in 2007 adding 38,841 people. Orange County, the home of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, while still growing, had the slowest overall growth.  The jump in Wake County made it the seventh fastest growing county in the nation for 2007. Over the past seven years, Wake County added 832,970 residents, putting it on pace to become North Carolina’s largest county very soon compared with Orange County which added 124,313 . See the list below for other Triangle county growth figures.

Population Growth Between 2000-2007 (Percent)

Durham    256,500     14.9

Orange     124,313     7.6

Chatham   61,455      24.6

Johnston   157,437   29.2

Wake         832,970   34

 The total population for the Triangle is 1,400,000, which represents a 34% growth since 2000.

Welcome to ChapelHillNCRealestateRealtor.com and hope you are enjoying the spring-like weather. It is time to “spring clean” your homes and get them ready to sell. You will be in the capable hands of Jodi Bakst as you jump start your way into that new “dream home” you have been waiting for. It is the time of year that the failing economy can only be “springing” back! Take advantage of it and don’t miss the incredible deals that will be starting to happen within the next few weeks. ChapelHillNCRealestateRealtor.com is all about great deals, get updates about the over-all state of the Real Estate maxim here. In reality, real estate can only get better. It is time to carefully monitor shifts in thinking, evaluate innovation and track existing real estate trends.

It seems that every decade or so a year comes by that really defines a period in our industry – only history will or will not view 2008 as such a year. However, as we stand here at the end of 2007 and the beginning of 2008, it seems we are in a period of time that is destined to be landmark years. So let TeamJodi.com and Jodi Bakst help you achieve your goal and be the perfect stepping stone along your path!

As you consider buying a home in the state of North Carolina, in areas such as Chapel Hill, Durham, and Orange County, look at criteria such as location, design, size, and pricing. We are all different and have our own special needs.

You will also have many questions such as:

• Can I afford my “dream home“?
• Where will I get my mortgage?
• What is my credit like right now?

Each of these questions, and more, will be happily answered through knowledge of the market so that you can receive answers for all of your questions efficiently.

Now, if you are in need to sell your home in the Chapel Hill NC, Durham, or Orange County North Carolina area, it is obvious that you will want the best possible deal. You need help to decide what needs to be done to your home to get it in the best possible shape for it to sell and sell quickly.

Is it a buyers or sellers market in the Chapel Hill NC area? The market conditions will play a crucial role in determining the asking price. Because market conditions change constantly, it is important that you get solid advice from an agent or Realtor who is familiar with North Carolina and surrounding areas Real Estate market.

Knowledge and experience are the keys to look for in a successful real estate agents business. So, in order to provide you with the best, over-all experience, find someone who is committed 100% to your cause.

Choose a reliable agent or Realtor to help you with your Real Estate needs in Chapel Hill, Durham, or Orange County North Carolina area and make your home buying or selling a fulfilling experience. Take the stress out of the total real estate experience and let experience work for you.

If you would like to learn more about Jodi Bakst and Chapel Hill North Carolina real estate simply visit TeamJodi.com.