Jul
16
2008
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”!
Jul
11
2008
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.
Jun
03
2008
|
Average Prices
|
YTD |
|
|
2007
|
2008
|
% Change
|
| Chapel Hill |
$ 368,961 |
$ 359,049 |
-3%
|
| Orange County |
$ 239,066 |
$ 237,819 |
-1%
|
| Durham County |
$ 201,872 |
$ 194,963 |
-3%
|
| Chatham County |
$ 344,608 |
$ 335,057 |
-3%
|
| Wake County |
$ 256,500 |
$ 272,117 |
6%
|
|
|
|
|
|
Days On Market |
% Change
|
|
2007
|
2008
|
|
| Chapel Hill |
72
|
84
|
17%
|
| Orange County |
103
|
90
|
-13%
|
| Durham County |
88
|
89
|
|
| Chatham County |
119
|
118
|
|
| Wake County |
71
|
94
|
30%
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Sales |
|
|
|
2007
|
2008
|
% Change
|
| Chapel Hill |
465
|
332
|
-30%
|
| Orange County |
258
|
156
|
-40%
|
| Durham County |
1921
|
1375
|
-28%
|
| Chatham County |
331
|
226
|
-27%
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2007
|
2008
|
|
| Wake County |
8195
|
5749
|
-30%
|
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average-prices.doc