Pittsboro, NC

Did you know there is a tiger rescue program right here in the Triangle?

Carolina Tiger Rescue is a not-for-profit organization in Pittsboro, North Carolina that exists specifically to provide a permanent home for unwanted and/or abused endangered animals. Carolina Tiger Rescue also rescues animals that are in need of help. From tigers, lions, cougars, and primates...Carolina Tiger Rescue has them all!

Carolina Tiger Rescue is providing excellent living conditions for previously malnourished, abused and even abandoned big cats and other domestic and exotic animals.

I didn't even know that Carolina Tiger Rescue existed in this area and, even better, they provide tours on weekends. What a great way to enjoy a Carolina afternoon with the family.

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Fresh fruit and vegetables from the local Farmers Market can really make your meals better. Fortunately, Pittsboro has its own Farmers Market, so you don’t have to travel far to get fruit straight from the people that grow it!

Not only do you get the opportunity to know where your food came from, farmers markets also help stimulate the local economy. An added benefit of buying local food is that it didn’t have to travel far, which is also good for the environment. The fruits and vegetables are also picked when they are ripe, so you get the freshest produce possible!

Since Farmers Markets cut out the middleman, you typically pay lower costs than in a grocery store. Visiting your local Farmers Market also gives you a great chance connect with people in your community.

The convience of buying local produce minutes away from Chapel Ridge adds to the many reasons why its a unique, wonderful place to live. For more information on building your own dream home in the coastal carolinas, click here.

Nearby Raleigh has recently returned to the top spot of the Forbes’ annual list for Business and Careers. Chapel Ridges’ home state of North Carolina ranks No. 3 on the annual list for best states for business.

Raleigh takes a major part in leading the United States’ biotech and high-tech research. The city is also close to Duke University, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and Wake Forest University that help boost the North Carolina economy.

For even more reasons why it’s great to live in the Coastal Carolinas, click here.

Sunday July 3, 2011 - Downtown Pittsboro Events

Come to Historic Downtown Pittsboro for Old Fashioned Fun!

First Sunday is celebrated monthly in downtown Pittsboro, with local vendors, craftsmen, and artisans displaying their wares while antique and other shops are open for browsing.

Explore downtown Pittsboro shops and eateries. Fun street fair atmosphere and plenty of special festivities.

Enjoy brunch or breakfast or stay for an afternoon of shopping, lunch, and family fun.

First Sunday is a monthly artisan market held on the streets of downtown Pittsboro, NC.

The event features emerging & well-established artists selling their wares with live music, food vendors and much more. Many of the shops along Hillsboro Street will open their doors for business from noon to 4pm.

Go to http://www.shop-pittsboro.com/ or call 960-5892 for more info. This is a weather permitting event for outside activities. Antique Stores, Specialty Shops, Great Restaurants and Selected Businesses Will Be Open 12:00 Until 4:00 PM. Artists And Craftspersons Are On The Sidewalks. More About Pittsboro NC Places to Visit:

Pittsboro NC Shops to Browse:

• BIZU BIZU is the studio of goldsmith, Jenny Garrett McLaurin.
• Annie B and the B&W Guy A locally owned, independent photo graphics lab, established in 2002, they offer film developing & customized imaging services to our community using traditional and digital methods.
• Beggars & Choosers Beggars & Choosers is an eclectic vintage store located in the heart of downtown Pittsboro.
• Blue Sky Equestrian Blue Sky Equestrian carries "English" riding apparel (dressage, eventing, hunter, jumper) for everyday riding and show, tack (e.g., bridles, bits, boots, saddle pads, girths, etc.), horse care products and gift items.
• Chatham Arts & Gallery ChathamArts provides a variety of community-based programs throughout Chatham County. Services include a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary artist directory, arts in education programs, classes by & for artists, events, an art gallery of locally-produced art in downtown Pittsboro, and much more.

Pittsboro NC Places to Eat:

• City Tap, The An intimate bar in the heart of Pittsboro. A perfect place for folks to sip their beer, wine or soda on the patio, on the deck overlooking the patio, or inside the bar itself.

• Angelina's Kitchen Angelina's Kitchen strives to offer healthy, affordable, in season & local food with a greek & southwestern flair for the folks of Chatham County. They work with farmers from around the Chatham area.

• Bella Donna A beautiful Tuscan themed restaurant. A quaint and cozy space for you to dine & relax with their knowledgeable staff & checkered table cloths.
• Carolina BreweryCarolina Brewery is a locally-owned brewery and restaurant that has drawn international attention for its handcrafted beers, all brewed in-house by Director of Brewing Operations Jon Connolly and his team. Founded in Chapel Hill in 1995, Carolina Brewery is the oldest brewery in the Triangle area and celebrates its 15th anniversary this year.
• Chatham Marketplace Chatham Marketplace is a co-operative business owned entirely by members of the community, more than 2000 households, offering locally grown and produced foods, household products, and more.
• Davenport & Winkleperry Imagine a space filled with art, coffee, books, and an in-house seamstress. Davenport & Winkleperry is a gallery & coffeehouse that offers all those extraordinary things along with other amusing oddities for your purchase, most with a hint of the Victorian aesthetic.

Pittsboro NC Places to Listen:

• Red Gate Music & Antiques -Red Gate carries a wonderful selection of vintage musical instruments & antiques.
• Joy of Movement, The The Joy of Movement Studio believes in a multidisciplinary approach to health and well being. Therefore they offer many different options to get you moving!
• SG Music Company SG Music Company is owned by 2 Old Time fiddlers. They also rehair bows and does basic repair and setup of fiddles and student violins.
• Spa at Bell House, The Relax, restore, unwind at The Spa at Bell House.

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So you've decided to build that dream home! Whether it's small or big, elaborate or simple, it all starts with selecting the homesite. Choosing the right lot should involve both research and due diligence. A land buyer cannot rely upon either the county or the developer for accurate information about the property. The developer representative ultimately represents the seller (in most cases) and is therefore working in the seller's best interests. The county, although a wealth of information, is not always accurate and should not be your only source of information. The best course of action is to have your own agent/realtor representing YOUR best interests, and most importantly, one who is skilled at selling land and knowledgeable about all the inherent issues land purchasers should be aware of.

The topography of the site is very important and closely linked to your home plan selection. An experienced buyers agent can help you identify the appropriate homesite for a basement plan or a ranch plan, or one that can accommodate a side entry garage. While the developer representative may also be able to guide you on selection - ultimately they have their own agenda. The homesites the developer shows you may be selected based on many criteria besides suitability for YOUR needs. An experienced land agent can make sure that you see all the sites that are suitable, including developer inventory, resale, and even those for sale by owner.

In addition, it is important to have a full and complete idea of costs and expenses when building. The homesite purchase is just one portion of the overall budget. A skilled agent can help you determine the 'all-in' costs when building a custom home, including permits, water/sewage, landscaping, and building costs. Accurately determining the value of the homesite is a major factor in ensuring that you stay on budget and you get the best value for your dollar.

The county or city will also set fees for building permits. Many developers will use a bond for the completion of infrastructure, however the actual cost is paid by the lot user or builder. Not always will a building lot be ready for a structure without additional site construction as in the case of acreage sites when septic and water systems are not yet installed.

Using an experienced agent when purchasing a homesite allows you to reduce obstacles later. Make sure you bring your own representation into a community with an onsite sales office that represents the developer. Your agent should have a proven track record in selling land and homesites, while being able to help you navigate the different issues you need to keep in mind when building a custom home.

If you are interested in building a custom home in Chapel Ridge or the Chatham County area, contact me, Yvonne Beal, East Bridge Realty. Put my proven track record in selling land to work for you!

Yvonne Beal, Realtor, 919-599-9500

East Bridge Realty, Chatham County NC Experts