http://www.chapelhillncrealestaterealtor.com Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:06:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today, the President signed historic legislation to spur growth in the housing sector.  An important part of legislation is a tax credit for first time home buyers.  Under the new law, beginning April 9, 2008 (yes this is retroactive!), first time home buyers to get up to a $7,500 tax ... http://www.chapelhillncrealestaterealtor.com/new-tax-credit-for-first-time-home-buyers/ 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 ... http://www.chapelhillncrealestaterealtor.com/find-your-dream-home-in-north-carolina/   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 ... http://www.chapelhillncrealestaterealtor.com/best-location-in-hope-creek-convenient-to-duke-unc/ Downtown Durham INC has lauched a new website to keep the public informed of all the great things that are happening in downtown Durham.  The new site features a more user friendly interfae and new functions to allow more visitors to learn about downtown Durham.  The site features an activities ... http://www.chapelhillncrealestaterealtor.com/whats-happening-in-downtown-durham/ 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% For Full Details use the link below: average-prices.doc   http://www.chapelhillncrealestaterealtor.com/2008-triangle-area-market-update/ 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 ... http://www.chapelhillncrealestaterealtor.com/census-estimates-released-big-growth-in-wake-county/ Progress Energy announced three new programs aimed at energy conservation in the construction industry. One initiative in the plan, called Home Advantage, would pay builders and developers to build homes meeting federal Energy Star qualifications. The two other pieces of the plan target commercial builders and include "custom financial incentives" ... http://www.chapelhillncrealestaterealtor.com/progress-energy-rolls-out-conservation-plan/ On Monday, May 5, the Chapel Hill Town Council received an update from Ed Holland, OWASA Director of Planning, regarding the drought. Holland reported that the drought is now considered "moderate" and that as of May 5, water reservoirs were at 81 percent capacity. OWASA will continue to monitor the ... http://www.chapelhillncrealestaterealtor.com/owasa-gives-drought-update-reservoirs-at-81-percent/ 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 ... http://www.chapelhillncrealestaterealtor.com/owning-a-home-the-american-dream/ 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 10th anniversary production of Rent will begin the ... http://www.chapelhillncrealestaterealtor.com/the-durham-performing-arts-center-will-soon-be-a-reality/