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Palladium Plaza, Downtown Raleigh, NC Urban Condo Living!

06-30-09
Marc Iafrate, MBA
Marc Iafrate, MBA: Real Estate Agent in Raleigh, NC
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Welcome to the Palladium Plaza, Downtown Raleigh, NC 

Palladium Plaza Raleigh Real Estate by your Raleigh Realtor Marc Iafrate, MBA

Downtown Raleigh Condo Living Close to All the Action!

 

To see the floorplans and more detailed information, visit www.SearchRaleighRealEstate.com  

Palladium Plaza building and your Raleigh Realtor, Marc Iafrate, MBA

Palladium Plaza is located on Blount Street, between Davie and Cabarrus Streets, Palladium Plaza allows you to enjoy Downtown Raleigh's City Center and Moore Square Districts. Your favorite dining locations are just outside your door or around the corner.
Palladium Plaza is within walking distance of the historic City Market which first opened to Raleigh residents on October 1st, 1914 and Moore Square. Stroll along cobblestone streets lit by old-fashioned lanterns in the City Market. This area is filled with unique shops and great restaurants. There is something for everyone here.

Moore Square Park provides a refreshing experience with its landscaping and statue of a giant copper acorn symbolizing the City of Oaks. In the Moore Square district, you can experience the romance of old-fashioned lamp posts and cobblestone streets as well as the after-hours excitement from live-music venues and local pubs. 
 Palladium Plaza in Raleigh, NC by your Raleigh Realtor Marc Iafrate, MBA

Prices range from the low $200,000's to the low $600,000's for 1, 2, and 3 bedroom floorplans

Call us at (919) 314-7797 or visit our website www.SearchRaleighRealEstate.com for more information.
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Marc Iafrate , MBA
Coldwell Banker HPW Broker, Trusted Advisor
(919) 314-7797
www.SearchRaleighRealEstate.com

We hope you enjoy this blog as much as we enjoy bringing it to you. We welcome your comments. If you are planning on buying or selling a home in the Raleigh area, we have you covered. We have all the resources and knowledge to make your real estate transaction worry free!

 

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Blount Street Commons, Downtown Raleigh, NC Elegant condo living

06-30-09
Marc Iafrate, MBA
Marc Iafrate, MBA: Real Estate Agent in Raleigh, NC
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Welcome to Blount Street Commons, Downtown Raleigh, NC

Blount Street Commons Raleigh Real Estate by your Raleigh Realtor Marc Iafrate, MBA

Historical Elegant Downtown Raleigh Condo Living!

Blount Street Commons building and your Raleigh Realtor, Marc Iafrate, MBA

Blount Street Commons is a revitalization project for Raleigh's most prestigious downtown neighborhood from the 1860's to the turn of the 20th Century. This is where government officials and entrepreneurs resided. This beautiful neighborhood has been reborn and is now a showcase of about 25 historic homes combined with contemporary construction row and carriage homes, specialty shops and parks.
The best part of this neighborhood is that although you are in the heart of the downtown area, it has a very upscale, residential feel.

To see the floorplans and more detailed information, visit www.SearchRaleighRealEstate.com


The Blount Street Row Homes have the following amenities:

  • 9 and 10' ceiling heights
  • Ceramic tile and hardwood flooring
  • Built-in closet shelving
  • Home theater pre-wiring
  • Structured wiring packages
  • Fire sprinkler system
  • Security system
  • Brick exterior
  • Double hung wood windows
  • Custom made wood front door
  • 42" cabinets with crown molding
  • Quartz countertops
  • Ceramic tile kitchen backsplash
  • Tankless water heaters
  • Low-E windows
  • and much more...

The Blount Street Row Homes range from the $300,000's to the $400,000's

Call us at (919) 314-7797 or visit our website www.SearchRaleighRealEstate.com for more information.
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Marc Iafrate , MBA
Coldwell Banker HPW Broker, Trusted Advisor
(919) 314-7797
www.SearchRaleighRealEstate.com

We hope you enjoy this blog as much as we enjoy bringing it to you. We welcome your comments. If you are planning on buying or selling a home in the Raleigh area, we have you covered. We have all the resources and knowledge to make your real estate transaction worry free!

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Hue, Downtown Raleigh, NC Cool Condo Living

06-30-09
Marc Iafrate, MBA
Marc Iafrate, MBA: Real Estate Agent in Raleigh, NC
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  • Office: (919) 877-8819
  • Mobile: (919) 314-7797

Welcome to Hue, Downtown Raleigh, NC

Hue Raleigh Real Estate by your Raleigh Realtor Marc Iafrate, MBA

Cool Downtown Raleigh Condo Living!

Hue building and your Raleigh Realtor, Marc Iafrate, MBA

Hue is located within Raleigh's thriving warehouse district across from the beautiful Nash Square Public Park and is in a perfect location that provides access to Raleigh's 130+ nightlife spots and restaurants, more than a dozen art galleries, boutiques, museums and theaters.

To see the floorplans and more detailed information, visit www.SearchRaleighRealEstate.com

The building features:
Hue lifestyle and your Raleigh Realtor Marc Iafrate, MBA

  • The best of Maintenance-free living
  • Contemporary courtyard with pool, barbeque grill patio and café tables
  • Resident's cocktail lounge with granite top barHue downtown and your Raleigh Realtor Marc Iafrate, MBA
  • Courtesy Wi-Fi at the pool and lounge
  • Private Fitness room overlooking the landscaped courtyard
  • Parking garage with private gate access
  • Concierge service in the lobby
  • 7,500 sqft of ground level retail space for shops, restaurants and coffee houses
  • 3 elevators servicing 7 floors

Inside the units you will find the following amenities:

  • Hardwood floors
  • High speed internet
  • Wireless security capability
  • Granite built in desks
  • Walk-in Laundry Room
  • Spacious private balconies
  • Contemporary flush cabinets
    Hue lifestyle and your Raleigh Realtor Marc Iafrate, MBA
  • Granite countertops and backsplash
  • Kitchen pantry
  • Built-in stainless steel appliances
  • Garden bathtub
  • Walk-in shower in Master bath
  • Granite countertops in bath
  • Porcelain tile shower surrounds
  • Linen closet
  • Double bath vanitiesHue downtown and your Raleigh Realtor Marc Iafrate, MBA

Condos are priced from the very affordable mid $100,000's to over $350,000

Call us at (919) 314-7797 or visit our website www.SearchRaleighRealEstate.com for more information.
__________________________
Marc Iafrate , MBA
Coldwell Banker HPW Broker, Trusted Advisor
(919) 314-7797
www.SearchRaleighRealEstate.com

We hope you enjoy this blog as much as we enjoy bringing it to you. We welcome your comments. If you are planning on buying or selling a home in the Raleigh area, we have you covered. We have all the resources and knowledge to make your real estate transaction worry free!

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Why Do You Want to Put a Toilet in My Wall?

06-30-09
Stanton Homes - Penny Hull Raleigh NC Custom Home Builders
Stanton Homes - Penny Hull Raleigh NC Custom Home Builders: Builder-Contractor in Raleigh, NC
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Guest Author Michelle Silvis from Wilkinson Supply Company in Raleigh, NC.

Why Do You Want to Put a Toilet in My Wall?

Or a better question: "Are you aware of the advantages of owning a concealed carrier, wall-hung toilet system?"

Wall Mount Toilets - New Homes Raleigh NC - Plumbing - Bathroom Trends

Wall Mount Toilets Have European History

While floor-mounted toilets have been the norm in the United States since the outhouse, Europe has employed wall-mounted and wash-down toilets since 1960.

Currently enjoying roughly 70% market share, wall-mounted toilets have a lot to offer those who choose to do their research and plan their bathrooms in advance.

Wall Mount Toilets are Cleaner and Easier to Care For

Anyone who has ever swept or mopped around a toilet knows that grime and filth congeal around the area where the toilet touches the floor.

Completely sanitizing the area is no less than an intensive, hands-and-knees affair. With a wall-hung toilet however, there is no wax-ring or surface area to worry about. A mop or broom glides easily underneath. You also get a cleaner bowl-per-flush.

Wash Down System Keeps Wall Mount Toilets Cleaner with Less Water

Wall Mount Toilets - New Homes Raleigh NC - Plumbing - Bathroom TrendsThe cleaner bowl is achieved through a washdown system.

Traditional siphonic toilets swirl the water around the bowl in order to create a vacuum in the trapway. By this method, water leaves the bowl first, followed by the waste. This is an adequate system until you attempt to conserve water. Lowering the gallon-per-flush results in clogging or a complete loss of siphonic action.

Washdown systems, by contrast, do not need to create a siphon in the trapway to be effective.

The trapway is typically 1" to 2" larger in diameter (allowing more waste to pass through) and a steeper pitch to the bowl, coupled with a wider rim design, "pushes" the water through the trapway, forcing waste out first, with the water on its heels.

There are several advantages to this method: enhanced longevity, less debris left behind, and less water required to initiate the flushing action, to name a few.

Adjustable Rim Height is Another Advantage for Wall Mount Toilets

Another great feature of concealed carrier units is having an adjustable rim-height.

These systems can easily accommodate a rim height of 15" to 19", typically in the same unit. For those who are unhappy about the height of their toilet, or those who are planning a child's bathroom, this is a unique, yet comfortable, customization.

And with a weight limit of 880 lbs (Gerberit wall-hung carriers), there's never a worry about the bowl separating from the wall, regardless of the user's weight.

Wall Mount Toilets - New Homes Raleigh NC - Plumbing - Bathroom TrendsWall Mount Toilets Conceal the Goods, Create More Space

Concealed carrier units are also known for their space savings and aesthetics.

Since the water tank and all major bells & whistles are hidden-from-view in the wall, around 9" of additional space gets freed up, which is perfect for small powder rooms or master bathrooms where minimalism is the design goal. And with zero refill noise, your spouse's late-night trips to the bathroom are only distracting in how they exit the bed.

Dual Flush Valve Options Are Another Green Feature for Wall Mount Toilets

Now if the tank is in the wall, how do I flush?

Most wall-mounted units (like the Duravit Duraflush wall-mount) have the flush valve as a single button built into the wall, so there is never the hold-down-the-lever-an-extra-two-seconds moment that can occur with standard toilets. Simply press once and no more worries. There is also a dual-flush option available, which can be a great, green feature. Being able to choose between 0.8 or 1.6 gallons per flush easily cuts your water bill and curbs your water use significantly.

Thinking Clean and Green?

So if you are in the planning stages of your new bathroom, and are looking for a cleaner-looking and greener alternative to the standard, floor-mounted toilet, a concealed carrier solution might be for you.

Wilkinson Supply Company - Wall Mount Toilets - Green Home Features Raleigh NCSpecial thanks to Michelle Silvis and Wilkinson Supply Company for this information on wall mount toilets. For energy efficient appliances and fixtures, contact Wilkinson Supply - they'll be able to compare and contrast many different models and features, to ensure you have the best product for your needs.

Wilkinson Supply Company - Raleigh
3300 Bush Street Raleigh, NC 27609
PHONE - 919-834-0395

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Balance in everything!

06-29-09
Raleigh Cary Realty - George Wilson
Raleigh Cary Realty - George Wilson: Real Estate Agent in Raleigh, NC
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Balance is so hard to keep isn't it. Here for the past few months, I just couldn't seem to balance everything no matter how hard I tried.

I truly believe too much of anything is a bad thing that one has to keep focused on spending time concentrating on all of the things that matter in life and that includes family, work, physical and mental well being in your life (spiritual side).

My family and real estate have definitely taken over my life the last few years and I knew in the long run they were all that mattered because I had to be successful in real estate to take care of my family and there is nothing I enjoy more than spending time with them. However, I have finally taken the time to work on my physical health which has been so neglected for the past few years.

I would love to blame my family and real estate but truth is I just enjoy those a lot more and they were easier, especially when you are out of shape like I have been. I will not even get into all of that junk food people were forcing me to eat:)

I kept reading about all my friend on Face Book who were actually doing physical activities and had kids and demanding jobs so what was my excuse? It just kept getting me down until I finally decided to do something about it.

A friend suggested joining Team in Training to raise money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I thought they were crazy to suggest a marathon but the idea started to grow on me. It would not be just for me and it would motivate me at the same time. The City of Oaks Marathon here in Raleigh, NC is coming up this November 1st and I found that drive that I have needed and have been training for the past 4 weeks. I had to make it bigger than me, a job for a good cause, that I would announce to the world (Mainly so I couldn't get out of it)!

Here is the thing!

So far this has been the best thing for my family and real estate because not only am I getting in shape I am feeling good about myself again and the walks and jogs have been so good for my mental well being that things just aren't bothering me the same. I am pretty laid back anyway but this is awesome!

I am doing good for me and it is good for my family and work. How cool is that! I also am actually watching what I eat because it is very important if I am going to move my body 26.2 miles and the good thing is I want to do it. I am not use to actually being motivated to watch what I eat, it use to not matter and then it didn't matter. Times have changed though I have to change my lifestyle now because it wont get easier as I turn 40 here soon.

Some times we have to take time for ourselves if we want to be the best for other things!

Whatever is missing in your life to create balance work on it! I promise you, not only will you be thankful but those around you will too!

Click the box below if you wish to donate to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!

George Wilson

The City of Oaks Marathon in Raleigh, NC is November 1st beginning at 7:00AM.

Event Info:

http://www.cityofoaksmarathon.com/

Parking Info:

http://www.cityofoaksmarathon.com/race_info/parking.html

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