It's time to start planning the new home. You know that Chatham County has low taxes compared to in the Town of Chapel Hill and you like the location. There is also a good selection of lots on the market and you should be able to get a good deal. That's where you decide to start looking.

Last night Briar Chapel Hosted a special dinner celebration at Fearrington House for Realtors who have supported the neighborhood.The focus of the evening was food, fun, and wine.

Representatives of the builders were there. Shirley from Vanguard Homes was really happy about a weekend sale. Her buyer had been waiting to sell her home before she could buy and it finally happened!

I haven't been to Fearrington at night for a long time and I was amazed at how pretty it was with the lights hanging in the trees.

The dinner was held in the Garden Room which is popular for weddings and becomes an open air pavilion in nice weather. This night, the walls were down and there was a roaring fire in the huge fireplace.

The food was outstanding. It was a buffet and I had no idea when I got in line how extensive the menu was. I filled my plate with the smoked pork tenderloin with blue cheese bread pudding, then saw the rib eye with spinach and shrimp in remoulde sauce. I had to pass on the little southern fried chicken biscuits and many other dishes.

The light wasn't very good for my photos. When I got home and excitedly showed the photos to my husband he said it could be a plate from Wilbers- or anywhere, so here is a link to beautiful food photos from the Fearrington web site. He was probably just jealous!

Thanks Briar Chapel, real estate is hungry work!

Yvonne Beal of East Bridge Realty, Chapel Ridge, recently earned the nationally recognized Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) certification. Yvonne is one of the few area realtors to earn the SFR certification in North Carolina. The SFR curriculum and standards are governed by the National Association of REALTORS®. Agents with the SFR certification have an understanding of how to direct distressed sellers to finance, tax, and legal professionals; qualify sellers for short sales; negotiate with lenders; limit risk; and protect buyers. National Association of REALTORS recently reported that nearly one-third of existing home sales were either short sales or foreclosures.

Yvonne Beal, of East Bridge Realty's Chapel Ridge office, and can be reached at 919-599-9500 or yvonne@eastbridgerealty.com.

Yvonne Beal, East Bridge Realty, 1010 Chapel Ridge Dr., Pittsboro, NC, 27312

Market Report - Raleigh NC

Chatham County New Home Listings Down 23% to Last Year

New Homes Under $300K Show Biggest Drop

Looking for a new home in the Raleigh area? Thinking the choices have gotten a little thinner? You're right....

New Home inventory in Chatham County NC was down 23% in November 2009 versus November 2008.

In September 2009, new home inventory was only down 16% to the same period in 2008.

Chatham County, which includes areas around Jordan Lake, south of Chapel Hill, Pittsboro, and Siler City, has been lauded for rolling, wooded hills and unspoiled terrain.

New Home Listings by Price Point in Chatham County NC

Chatham County saw some shifts in new home inventory levels. Some price points saw more inventory, while others saw decreased inventory.

• New homes in Chatham County under $300K reduced from 33 listings last year to only 16 listings this year, a 52% reduction in new homes at this price point.
• New homes in Chatham County from $300K to $399K decreased 30%, from 27 listings in November 2008 to only 19 listings in November 2009.
• Chatham County new homes in the $400-499K price point saw the only single family home increase, from 26 to 31 homes.

There have still been a significant number of sales in these price points - the increased inventory at these levels may be partially reflecting an increased demand.

Overall New Home Listings in Chatham County NC November 2009

In November 2008, there were 217 new homes listed in Chatham County NC.

In November 2009, there were only 168 new homes listed in Chatham County NC. Some of these new homes may be just beginning construction, or may be home and land presale packages - the number of completed new homes is much lower.

New Home Showings in Chatham County November 2009

New home showings in November were UP 20% versus September. This is a time of year that we usually see decreased showings. Compare With Other Areas of the Triangle

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Triangle Custom Home Builder Stanton Homes now offers

Single Story Homes on Acreage at Horizon

Artist Rendition-Copyright Frank Betz & Associates Chadwick Elevation Pictured, Subject to Change at Builder Discretion.

Raleigh Custom Home Builder Stanton Homes is excited to announce our collection of 10 exciting new one story floor plans, designed by Frank Betz & Associates, available in gorgeous Chatham County at Horizon.

These home plans offer sweeping, contemporary roof lines and classic exteriors, as well as all the wonderful amenities that Stanton Homes is known for, in single story modern bungalow style plans.

From our signature elliptical and radius archways to our exquisite master suites, these new single story homes will delight you with so many exceptional details - all included in the price.

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Chadwick Floor Plan - Copyright Frank Betz & Associates - Subject to Change at Builder Discretion

Other Available Floor Plans - One Story Homes in the Raleigh NC Area

If you're looking for a ranch or bungalow style home, with custom amenities and incredible details, look no further. Single story "rancher" homes start in the low $300s.

As a custom home builder, Stanton Homes can make any of these one story homes even more perfect for you.

We can extend rooms, add bay windows, change closet configurations, make laundry rooms larger, add built-in bookcases, and much more, depending on the home plan.

Oxnard Elevation - Copyright Frank Betz & Associates - Subject to Change at Builder Discretion

Some homes also offer optional second floor bonus rooms, which can be finished or unfinished.

Offered on acreage in Horizon, these bungalow and ranch style homes can be built on any of your choice of over a dozen lots, all with wooded acreage.

Choose a home plan and style today.

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Horizon is in beautiful Chatham County, just 7 minutes south of Chapel Hill.

Close to the Haw River, Jordan Lake, five golf courses, and more, Horizon is just 5 minutes from shopping, and within easy driving distance of Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Apex, and all the Triangle has to offer.

To find out more about countryside living on your own land in a gorgeous custom Stanton Home, request more information.

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