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Smart Grid company to Double jobs in Raleigh | relocating to Raleigh NC

02-10-12
Marc Iafrate, MBA - Raleigh Real Estate SearchRaleighRealEstate.com
Marc Iafrate, MBA - Raleigh Real Estate SearchRaleighRealEstate.com: Real Estate Agent in Raleigh, NC
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Raleigh homes for saleItron works with utility companies worldwide optimize the delivery and use of energy and water by providing intelligent metering, communication and utility software solutions.

The company is working on a plan that would increase its current software development staff in Raleigh two-fold, bringing the total workforce to 400 employees. Smart grid technology continues to grow in the Triangle.

Raleigh area home searches:

Relocating to Raleigh NC and want to find out more about Raleigh area neighborhoods and search all Raleigh area homes for sale, contact the Capital City Real Estate Group at (919) 314-7797.

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Are you using Animoto? It's a great marketing tool!

02-10-12
Christopher Murray
Christopher Murray: Loan Officer in Raleigh, NC
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For $39 a month the Animoto can be removed and your videos look professionally done - all with still photos! It's a great near-video option for those on a limited budget. Use for listings, to market your services, the sky is the limit folks! Enjoy!

Here is another great tool you can use to create marketing materials for your real estate business - Animoto.



Visit our site for more great tips for real estate agents.


Have a great weekend everyone!

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Realtors: If you Haven't Tried BestHomesPro - You Should Now!

02-09-12
Christopher Murray
Christopher Murray: Loan Officer in Raleigh, NC
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Why should Realtors Try This?


1. They connect great realtors with people looking to buy or sell property in the Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill markets.

2. They have an amazing property search tool that allows users to custom search by more features than any other tool. You can save custom searches for your clients that are updated daily.

3. I know the founder and he is an excellent human being.


http://www.besthomepro.com/
(click on this link to see active requests from people searching for realtors)


What BestHomesPro believes:

  • The real estate industry is ready for change.
  • Savvy consumers are in control of their home search. They look for knowledge without being hassled or "sold" as a "lead" by most lead generation companies. They want to choose. They demand privacy, control and trust.
  • Agents are looking for clients and better, more efficient, ways to serve those clients.
  • BestHomePro meets these needs through our industry leading search tool and Marketplace.


BestHomesPro was founded by Jeffrey Johnston. Mr. Johnston has founded five successful corporations since 1984. Johnston, Zabor, McManus is one of the leading health care custom market research firms in the country. Decision Innovations, Inc. is a software company specializing in developing decision and sales support tools. Asparity Decision Solutions, Inc. uses the patented decision software invented by Mr. Johnston to assist major corporations help employees choose benefits. ProDecisions, LLC was established in 2003 to explore the use of decision software in multiple domains.

And now, BestHomePro, Inc. has been created to help the real estate industry enhance customer relationships through better lead management and advanced search tools.

Try it - we think you will like it!

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The Long Tale of a Short Sale

02-09-12
Dawn Brenengen
Dawn Brenengen: Real Estate Brokerage in Raleigh, NC
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I posted earlier this year about a short sale listing I was selling in Caraleigh Mills earlier this year. If any of you have ever bought a home that was being short sold, then you know it can be a grueling process. Fortunately for me, the buyers of this condo were patient, and they had a good agent, Peter Rumsey, to help them understand the process.

1535 Caraleigh MillsI listed the home on May 27th. I received my first offer from this couple on June 21st. There were two banks involved with approving the sale, Wells Fargo held the first mortgage, and Suntrust held the second. We waited patiently as the banks mulled it over, ordered Broker Price Opinions and made up their minds. In the meantime, I had two more offers come in and two more buyers who wanted to write offers but couldn’t find a bank willing to lend to buy a unit in Caraleigh Mills. The condo project was 52% rented, and most banks don’t like to see more than 50%.

The first offer was countered by the bank at 210k (original list price was 220k). The buyer accepted that counter offer. Finally! On November 10th, I was able to change the status to “pending” in the MLS. That’s right, we waited a full 4.5 months to get an offer turned into a contract.

The next month was spent running around trying to meet the demands of the bank to get little pieces of paper signed, re-appraisals done, affidavits signed, HUDs to match, etc. It was a mad dash to closing. It finally happened on December 15th, and the buyers got a new, awesome condo for Christmas.

A little patience can go a loooong way, and everyone involved did a great job of keeping their heads cool and doing their part to make the sale happen. If I weren’t pregnant I would have downed a few bottles of wine along the way. ☺

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Oil Rubbed Bronze, Nickel, or Chrome Finishes? | 2012 Master Bathroom Trends

02-09-12
Stanton Homes - Penny Hull Raleigh New Homes | NC Custom Homes
Stanton Homes - Penny Hull Raleigh New Homes | NC Custom Homes: Builder-Contractor in Raleigh, NC
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2012 Master Bathroom Trends

Choosing a bathroom hardware finishes - What is Best?

Oil Rubbed Bronze Versus Nickel and Chrome

2012 Master Bathroom Trends | Bathroom Hardware Styles

Which master bath hardware color should you choose for your NC new home?

Take a look at these custom homes by Stanton Homes, and see how very different hardware colors and styles can give a master bathroom distinct personality.

Oil Rubbed Bronze Master Bathroom Fixtures

The oil rubbed bronze fixtures in this master bathroom bring out the dark tones integrated into the custom tile tub surround and shower.

2012 Master Bathroom Trends | Bathroom Hardware Styles

The cabinet and drawer knobs and sink faucets contrast nicely against the white countertops and medium brown wooden surfaces.

Oil Rubbed Bronze bathroom hardware can be found more often in craftsman and contemporary style new homes.

Watch a video tour of the home pictured here - The Brogan.

2012 Master Bathroom Trends | Bathroom Hardware Styles

Chrome/Nickel Master Bathroom Fixtures

Whether satin nickel, brushed nickel, or chrome, silver hardware is a classic choice.

The Brushed Nickel fixtures in this master bath blend into the room for a more open, airy, cohesive feel.

The tile shower, floor and tub surround and cabinetry contain more neutral tones of brown and tan.

2012 Master Bathroom Trends | Bathroom Hardware Styles

Brushed nickel has been the hardware of choice for premium homes for a number of years now, while the less expensive Chrome finish was generally found in production homes.

However, in the past year, Chrome has become quite popular, and is anticipated to outrun Brushed Nickel in premium baths in 2012.

Watch a video tour of the home pictured here - The Azalea Park.

Watch video tours of custom homes with Oil Rubbed Bronze master bathroom finishes:

2012 New Home Design Trends | Raleigh Custom Home Builders 2012 New Home Design Trends | Raleigh Custom Home Builders

Watch video tours of custom homes with Nickel/Chrome master bathroom finishes:

2012 New Home Design Trends | Raleigh Custom Home Builders 2012 New Home Design Trends | Raleigh Custom Home Builders

Raleigh Custom Home Master Bathroom Trends and IdeasCustom Master Bath Photo Tour | New Home Master Bathroom Design | Master Suite Design Trends

Tile Tub Surround Ideas - 2012 Raleigh Custom Home Trends

2012 Bathroom Tile Trends - Custom Mosaic Tile Designs

Tub Surround Tile Ideas - Photos and Tips

Kitchen Tile Backsplash - Today's Top 5 Designs

Custom Home Master Bath Design Ideas

Types of Tile - Which Types of Tile Are Used Most Often in Master Baths and Kitchens?

Click here to watch video tours of our most popular master bathroom designs.

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