About Pittsboro's Chapel Ridge

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.

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

Located just outside Chapel Ridge in neighboring Durham is Duke University. Home to the Blue Devils, Duke University adds college charm to this North Carolina town.

Duke offers ammenities to locals and tourists alike. One of which are the Duke Summer Youth Programs. These programs offer everything from science to creative writing workshops. It’s a great experience for your children or grandchildren.

Duke has an abundance of exhibits, events and lectures for visitors as well. There is almost always something to do once you step onto campus, and you can even visit the Sarah P. Duke Gardens for a summertime stroll or cheer on the Blue Devils at a basketball game. The univeristy also houses the Duke Lemur Center and is home toThe Nasher Museum of Art.

It’s proximity to Chapel Ridge makes Duke a great destination for all kinds of events. Learn more about living in the coastal carolinas at www.chapelridgeinfo.com.

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