Raleigh, NC: Baby It's Cold Outside! Post #2 on How to Enjoy Winter in Raleigh, NC
Post #2 Circque Du Soleil (How to Enjoy Winter in Raleigh, NC):
Cirque Du Soleil's Michael Jackson the Immortal World Tour: Many of you have heard of Cirque Du Soleil but, did you know they have a show featuring Michael Jackson music? Whether you loved him or hated him, you can't deny the genius musical work he created. Combine that with the famous Cirque Du Soleil Acrobatic and you have One Amazing Show!
Opening March 10, 2012 at the RBC Center in Raleigh, NC, it's sure to be a sold out crowd! Grab a friend and order your tickets now. It will certainly give you something to look forward to!
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We were driving home from Christmas vacation in Orlando, FL, and I wasn't looking forward to coming home to cold weather. Sure, I do love the season changes. They are all beautiful in their own way. They can make you appreciate the other seasons as each have their pros and cons. If I were to rank the seasons with my favorite being first, it would be summer, spring, fall and winter. I realize some people would be the opposite. My children tell me they could never live somewhere as hot as Florida. As I was thinking about this, it gave me the idea of writing a series of blogs highlighting great ways to "survive the winter in Raleigh, NC".
Oh, there could have been many titles: "How to Survive Winter in Raleigh, NC" or "Ways to Survive the Winter Blues". But, I tend to look at things on the brighter side. So, I've challenged myself to appreciate each day and each week of winter and find ways to help others enjoy the winter.
Some of the blogs may be practical, low budget, high budget, or obvious. However, I wanted to have something for everyone, something outside the box, and something that's overlooked. If you're like me and want to rush through winter and get to spring, I challenge you to also find ways to appreciate the winter season. If you love the winder season, please share some of your favorite things you enjoy during winter. It might just become one of the next blog post!
Raleigh, NC: Baby It's Cold Outside! Post #1 on How to Enjoy Winter in Raleigh, NC
We were driving home from Christmas vacation in Orlando, FL, and I wasn't looking forward to coming home to cold weather. Sure, I do love the season changes. They are all beautiful in their own way. They can make you appreciate the other seasons as each have their pros and cons. If I were to rank the seasons with my favorite being first, it would be summer, spring, fall and winter. I realize some people would be the opposite. My children tell me they could never live somewhere as hot as Florida. As I was thinking about this, it gave me the idea of writing a series of blogs highlighting great ways to "survive the winter in Raleigh, NC".
Oh, there could have been many titles: "How to Survive Winter in Raleigh, NC" or "Ways to Survive the Winter Blues". But, I tend to look at things on the brighter side. So, I've challenged myself to appreciate each day and each week of winter and find ways to help others enjoy the winter.
Some of the blogs may be practical, low budget, high budget, or obvious. However, I wanted to have something for everyone, something outside the box, and something that's overlooked. If you're like me and want to rush through winter and get to spring, I challenge you to also find ways to appreciate the winter season. If you love the winder season, please share some of your favorite things you enjoy during winter. It might just become one of the next blog post!
Post #1 Outdoor Ice Skating (How to Enjoy Winter in Raleigh, NC):
Outdoor Ice Skating: Whether with friends, family, a date or just solo, there's still time to enjoy outdoor ice skating in Raleigh, NC. Now through Jan 29, 2012 you can skate outdoors at the AT & T Raleigh Winterfest.
So throw on some warm clothes, grab your coat and gloves and head over to the AT & T Raleigh Winterfest Ice Rink for some Fabulous Winter Fun!
Sweet Christmas at Prestonwood Country Club
Each year our office is fortunate to enjoy the company of one another while celebrating Christmas at the Prestonwood Country club. The food is always fabulous and plentiful! The setting is beautiful!
This year, they pastry chefs outdid themselves with a display of gingerbread house for all to enjoy!
This is my personal favorite. I love the stain glass windows!
Feel free to post your personal creations in the comments section!
Kowitz & Freund Annual Clients & Friends Christmas Party and
Merry Christmas to our Clients, Family, & Friends! We thank you for all your support during 2011.
We couldn't have done it without you!
For the past three years my partner & I have hosted a joint Christmas party for our Clients, Friends & Family as a Thank You for their support during the previous years & coming years as well as an opportunity to see all the wonderful people we work with.
We always include our local family and friends because as any Realtor knows, they are a huge support!
Once Again this year, we were fortunate to use the Toll Brothers Model Home at Green Level Crossing. They have been very generous to allow us use of this beautiful 8500 sq. ft. decorated model home.
We had a very nice turnout and it was Wonderful to see many of our clients from 2011 as well as previous years.
Each year we have a varied menu and it never fails the hot foods are the first to go. On the menu we had sliced ham, shrimp cocktail, hummus, meatballs, banked brie, vegetables, fruit, hot artichoke dip, chicken bruschetta, smoked sausage, desserts and more!
The party takes a good 6 weeks of planning from ordering invitations, preparing guest list, choosing menus, and sending invitations. The last 24 hours are the most challenging as we're preparing food and transporting serving dishes. The best thing we did is contract with servers t o help us set up for the party, keep the food trays full, and help clean up! We couldn't do it without Myrna and her team of professionals!
Of course, our family is always behind the scenes helping with the details just as they do throughout the year. It isn't always easy being a Real Estate family member but, as for me, I certainly appreciate mine!
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Welcome! I'm Carla Freund, a North Carolina Realtor® who specializes in Buyer & Seller needs & Residential Relocation Real Estate services in North Carolina's Research Triangle. My business is about More than Real Estate! When I Work with a Buyer or Seller, I see a Real Person not just a piece of Real Estate or a paycheck. I Pride myself in looking out for My Clients Best Interest. My Business is About Real Lives, Real People and Real Results!
Services I offer includes but is not limited to Residential Purchase & Sales, Buying & Selling of Luxury Homes, New Construction, Estate Sales, Purchase of Foreclosures & Short Sales, Specialty Communities, Out of Area Referrals and Corporate Relocation. I Represent Clients within the cities of Cary, Apex, Raleigh, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Wake Forest, Garner, Morrisville and the surrounding Triangle areas. I'm very knowledgeable with the local schools and area services. It would be a pleasure to assist you with Home Buying or Home Selling in the Triangle.
Personal:
In 1997, my family & I made the move to Cary, NC from Orlando, FL. My husband Jeff works as Chief Information Officer for a medical group based in Durham, NC. I have two wonderful children and a dog named Gracie. Thanks to my two children, we're a soccer and swim family. When time allows, we like to boat on Kerr Lake, go to the beach, and attend musicals and other cultural art events.
Having experienced a corporate relocation myself, I have a personal in-depth understanding of the relocation process and enjoy assisting newcomers Relocating to the Triangle area.
Career:
Real Estate is my passion! I love working with buyers and sellers. It truly gives me great pleasure knowing I'm helping People with one of the biggest investments they may ever make. In a market such as we're experiencing now, you really have to love your job as a Realtor and be ready for all its challenges. It pays off when you end the day knowing you made someone's life easier just by doing your job.
Find out what Kowitz & Freund Realty can do for you today! Afterall, it is All About YOU!
Carla Freund & Sharon Kowitz
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Buyer's Resource:
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10 Credit Don'ts During the Loan Process
Don't do this Before you Close on Your Home
Why you Should Know Your Buying Power BEFORE Looking
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When Selling a House, How Important is the Color?
Things Sellers don't want to hear, but need to hear
Tips to Upgrading Your Home & Hiring a Contractor
Don't let the Home Inspection "TO DO" List do you In!
A Checklist of things a Home Seller can do Before the Inspector Arrives
11 Tips to Prepare for the Home Appraisal
What was that Appraiser Thinking?
Request a Home Value Report (CMA)
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I love receiving notes and testimonials from my clients. I save every note I receive. It reminds me Why I do...What I do. Thank you to all my clients with whom its been a priviledge to serve. Helping you is the reason I`m a Realtor! Carla
Sellers:
Hi Carla, Now that you have helped us to both buy and sell our homes, I wanted to thank you for all you have done. 1) Buying- After setting us up with internet notices for all the neighborhoods and zips we were interested in, you kept close watch and alerted us to homes even before we could see them. Result: we bought just the home at just the price in just the neighborhood we wanted. 2) Selling- Your staging and honest council about how to present our home to sellers the very best way resulted in a contract in 10 days and closing 45 days from the listing date. Can it get any better than that?
Carla, I have bought and sold 9 homes in the past 40 years, most with an agent's help. I want you and anyone else to know that your service, advice, knowledge of the market and kind attention went far and beyond that of any other agent I have ever worked with. I can only say to others that, if they want to have a truly positive real estate experience, having you as their agent will make that come true. Carla, you take your service to customers beyond just a business; I know it is your ministry and you do it to the glory of God with honesty and integrity, as unto the Lord. If someone is looking for an agent they can trust, believe in, and who gets results, you are the one. Thank you for all you have done for us and all you will do for others. Blessings, Pam Stewart
Buyers:
Referrals:
Hi Carla, I talked with my brother yesterday and he told me that they have a contract - those are great news! My brother and his wife are very pleased with your service and all the help you have provided them, and I wanted to thank you for that. Rest assured that I will keep your information for future referrals. My brother and his wife will also happily refer you to their friends. Again thanks for a great job and please let me know if you need anything from me at any time. - Realtor Carlos
What's so Great About North Carolina
North Carolina is such a beautiful place to live, work, and play. We relocated to Cary, NC in 1997 from Central Florida due to a new job for my husband. I had a 2 yr. old son and a daughter on the way. Having visited about 5 years earlier, I was excited about the move. I really loved living in the Orlando area but, was looking forward to the changing seasons that come with living in North Carolina. Moving to a town where we didn't know anyone was a little scary at first but, it wasn't long before we had made friends. I immediately got my kids involved in play groups, educational activities, and church. As a matter of fact, my kids are still best friends with the very first friends they made here. We've made so many friends and have come to know this as "home".
We love all the changing season and beautiful scenery. We love how involved everyone is in college sports and local kids activities. There isn't much your kids will want to do that they can't do here. We love that folks care about their kids education and exposure to the arts. We enjoy the local restaurants, farmers market, and stores you don't find everywhere. There are so many entertainment options including musicals, sports, town festivals, parks, water sports, museums, and much more. Wake County is close to several beaches and the mountains. There are people from all 52 states and Puerto Rice who have moved here as well as many other countries. The people here are so nice and neighborly.
Our area remains one of the top places to live in the United States. It isn't because a magazine says so, it's because the people here constantly give our new home town their "seal of approval".
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Top 10 Reasons to Move to North Carolina's Triangle
If you or someone you know wants additional information about "Living in the Carolinas", please have them contact me
Kowitz & Freund Team Realty
Fonville Morisey Realty, A Long & Foster Company
1903 High House Rd.
Cary, NC 27519
919-602-8489 (Direct)
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Contact Carla Freund, Broker, Fonville Morisey Realty/ A Long and Foster Company, Licensed Realtor® in North Carolina at 919-602-8489 to list your property for sale or to purchase a property in Cary, Raleigh, Morrisville, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Durham, Chapel Hill, Johnston County, and the surrounding areas.
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