About Forsyth County, NC

Another Veteran has fallen

Not by a weapon of war, but from the enemy called cancer. He fought hard and long, but the foe was relentless. It may have stolen the body, but not the soul.

Another son has been taken

But he now is a better place, where his mother and dad have been waiting. He may be just now fishing, where the big fish never get away. There is a smile on his face and joy in his heart.

A Husband has passed on.

But he is setting a table for two, when his bride meets with him again.

And a son has lost a father.

God speed to you sailor, you are in good hands now.

This is a tribute to my father, Eugene Terry who passed last night at the age of 83 . He bravely handled much in his life, from the great depression to severe health problems, He will be missed.

And to the staff and other caring people at the Winston Salem Hospice, my family and I greatly appreciate your loving care for us all. Thank you.

Wonderful news for Winston Salem, a new baseball stadium is coming! - Real Estate will become more attractive in Winston Salem. http://www.baseballdowntown.com

If you have not heard yet, a new minor league baseball stadium is now being constructed downtown, next to Business 40 - will be ready for first pitch Spring 2009.  Also planned is a 6 story office building overlooking the outfield, See more details at http://www.oneballparkcenter.com

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Our buyers have benefited from having a home warranty especially when it comes to heating and cooling system. Each service call has a $60 deductible, but is definitely worth it when all service calls are at least $75 plus parts and labor. Make sure you get the add-on coverage for pre-existing conditions, sometimes the service technician may deem the problem as a pre-existing condition, sometimes home inspectors do not catch every little thing, then AHS will cover the repair if you have the pre-existing condition add-on package. We just recently bought a home and have already used AHS twice, glad we did, one call was for the heat pump.

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Brad and Angela Lawrence - Brokers/REALTORS
Multi-Million Dollar Producers
ERA Premier Realty
NC HomeTeam Inc
Our Website: Greensboro Real Estate - Winston Salem Real Estate - High Point Real Estate
Toll Free: 866-220-6458
Brad's Cell: 336-909-1293
Angie's Cell: 336-909-2638
Fax: 866-233-4314
Email: Brad.Lawrence@ERA.com
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We serve the Whole Piedmont Triad Area!
Buyers - Sign up for your own FREE MLS search account
Sellers - Ask us about how we can save you up to thousands in commission.

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Winston-Salem is a large vibrant community centrally located in North Carolina. Approximately 3 1/2 hours from beautiful beaches and 1 hour from the Blue Ridge Parkway, area residents are the recipients of the best that nature has to offer. Businesses are attracted to the city for a variety of reasons. The area transportation system boasts large updated airports, an excellent highway and rail system as well as a population that is diverse in its education, skills and abilities.

The city has a rich heritage. The Moravians came to the area in the mid eighteenth century. First establishing the town of Salem, which is one of the oldest towns in America, they continued to expand and started the town of Winston just down the road. Combined to form the city of Winston-Salem, the Moravians brought a cultured philosophy, based on the arts, education and a deep abiding faith in religion. These core beliefs are evident today in the Winston Salem, also known as the "City of Arts." Education is big. Salem College, the oldest women's college in America continues to graduate our future leaders. With its campus located in Old Salem, it timelessly blends the old values with the new technologies of today. Just as Salem is a true gem for Winston Salem, another national recognized university calls Winston-Salem home. Wake Forest University, home of the Deacon Demons, provides a more world wide flair with its acclaimed Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. A teaching hospital, it is on the cutting edge of medicine. Brenners Childrens Hospital has provided exception medical treatment for thousands of our nations youth. And the city has its own namesake, Winston Salem State University. WSSU is a widely known traditionally black university that has seen tremendous popularity in recent years and has grown to be a dominate force for quality education in the South. The North Carolina School of the Arts, part of the 16 campus state university system contrasts itself with more traditional institutions by producing many of the nations leading artists, actors, writers and producers.

Winston-Salem has more than its share of art galleries and museums. The Old Salem Museum and Gardens provides a glimpse of the past A visit to Historic Bethabara Park can be enjoyed by all ages ges. The Reynolda House Museum of American Art has one of the finest collections of American Art in the nation. You can also imagine the lifestyle of one our nations first "barons" since Reynolda House was the ancestral of R.J. Reynolds, the founder of the giant tobacco company. Take a leisurely stroll through the Downtown Arts District. Visit the Piedmont Craftsman, a guild founded by craftsmen to honor the unique works of our area artisans. Don't miss a performance by the Piedmont Opera or an evening with the Little Theater.

Winston Salem is lively after dark. Students and area citizens visit the many pubs and coffee shops that occupy many of the historic buildings in the downtown area. A Sunday morning brunch at a local downtown restaurant will bring a perfect close to an exciting weekend in Winston Salem. Tree lined streets are the norm; the city is alive with nature blending well with its modern skyline.

There are many more things that make up the great city of the arts, Winston Salem. You will just have to visit to find out!

This is one of a continuing series of public service articles produced by the Home Realty Group. For more information about Winston Salem, maps, and more, contact us at http://hrgproperties.com .

The Triangle Business Journal has released an article showing housing price increases for several North Carolina communities. The numbers are from the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight. The OFHEO is a group that oversees Fannie May and Freddie Mac.

The figures quoted show housing price increases in the following communities, for the 12 month period ending March 31, 2008:
 
Charlotte - 6.16%
Raleigh - Nearly 5%
Durham - 3.92%
Asheville - 4.52%
Winston-Salem - 3.82%
Greensboro - 2.76%

The article does say the OFHEO's numbers only include mortgages that qualify to be purchased by Fannie May or Freddie Mac. However, these are still very good numbers that I doubt we will see on the evening news!

The Triangle Business Journal article may be viewed here:
http://triangle.bizjournals.com/triangle/stories/2008/05/19/daily31.html?jst=b_ln_hl

Richard Schardt

richard@TriadHomesGroup.com

www.TriadHomesGroup.com