David O'Doherty-Clayton NC Homes Raleigh, NC

New Homes Started in Portofino, Clayton, NC 27527.

Finally the homes in Churchill have been started, we have footings dug for three new homes, we have the crawl built for one, so it won't be long before they start to take shape. The interest in these homes in Portofino has been remarkable, and understandbly so, when you consider the size of the lots (smallest is a half an acre), the price, high $200's to high $300's and the quality custom home that Jordan Built Homes is building.

Churchill in Portofino is a neighborhood of about sixty homes that offers a wonderful variety of lots. The homes will be a selection from Jordan Built designs that will include a number of ranch plans with master bedrooms down, open floor plans, optional bonus and bedroom upstairs.

We have already sold and reserved two lots in Churchill, which is a sure sign of the interest in this beautiful section of Portofino, North Carolina's "Community of the Year". The amenities that Portofino offers, the miles of walking/hiking trails, the saltwater, zero entry pool, the magnificent clubhouse, the fishing pond, canoe launch. Not to mention the state of the art horse complex which has just had one of the rings fenced and they are building a viewing stand this week.

For more information about this remarkable community in Clayton,NC call David at (919) 601-2268

Wine Tasting in Raleigh...... Romanced By The Rhone.

This Tuesday October 18TH at the brand new Total Wine & More in Raleigh at 4421 Six Forks Road ( old Harris Teeter building). they are having their inaugural classroom event. A wine tasting in their new classroom.
There will be ten wines to taste from the wonderful region of The Rhone Valley, home to the world’s classic big reds like Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Vacqueyras.

The New Total Wine & More used to be across the road beside BOA and REI in somewhat cramped conditions, now however the store is a much larger, brighter affair with a walk in humidor and a classroom where they will have their wine tastings.
The wine tasting is from 6.30-8.30, tickets are $25 per class, call the Total Wine & More store in Raleigh at (919) 232-2580.
Seating is limited so order now, if you’ve always wanted to learn about different wine this is a great wine tasting class to get you started..

Things To Do In New York This Winter, While Waiting To Move To North Carolina.

1, Plow the snow from your driveway, footpath and half way down the block!
2, Calculate how much you could be saving in taxes if you lived in North Carolina!
3, Watch “The Last of the Mohican's” ….filmed in North Carolina
4, Call your kids, who live here.... and ask them what the weather is like.
5, Call your parents who retired here.....and ask them can you move in while you sell your house!
6, Drop the price of your house $50,000......they don’t cost that much down here!
7, Find someone who is moving to New York from North Carolina......OK never mind!!
8, Plow snow from the back porch and driveway!
9, Pay the heating bill and see # 2
10, Call your agent and ask them if they are on ActiveRain, if not you might want to re-consider!
11, Pack your stuff (it will sell eventually) no need to pack the snow plow!
12, If the Occupy Wall Street Crowd are still there (I doubt it) see if they would like to Occupy your house!!
13, Plan a garden..... you’ll need to add two more growing seasons to the one you’re used to!
14, Cancel the time share, we have it all here, well except for the volcanos.
15, Start taking a hard look at outdoor furniture!
16, Start watching sports teams with obscure names like The Panthers, The Hurricanes ( they won a Stanley Cup......seriously)
17, If you like Basketball you will need to look at indoor furniture as well!
18, That snow ain’t going to plow itself, now get out there and plow the driveway before the wife gets home!!!
19, Watch “Dirty Dancing”....filmed in North Carolina!
20, The cars that go round and round really fast.That’s big, really big here, it’s called NASCAR !
21, Research the family tree to see if there’s a rich old uncle somewhere!
22, Next time there’s a showing, beg them to buy your house!
23, Get a job with a company who have a division in North Carolina, then ask for a transfer!
24, Donate all your sweaters, overcoats and thermal underwear to a good cause!
25, Go to bed and dream about your new home in North Carolina!!

Relax Fellow Realtors The Recession Is Over, Soon They Will Be Buying Houses!!!

Listen, when did that happen? I can't remember the last time I saw people in line waiting to spend money.....

Now I realize that buying a $20 Lego set is somewhat different to buying a house......... in that the house won't take as long!