If you've ever been to Raleigh, or are thinking of a move to our area, here's an article that confirms what you may already know. Yesterday in Businessweek's poll of the top places to live, Raleigh North Carolina was rated as the number 1 place in the United States to live!
Data for this survey came from the US Dept of Labor, US Census Bureau, Realty Trac, and others.
Cary NC has been in the top 10 consistently for the lowest crime rate or best place to raise a family. This year it was rated Number 5 in Best Places to Retire.
In 2009 Apex was rated number 3 in best small towns to live in by the Forbes poll.
We residents, whether we're transplants or natives, have always known Raleigh is a great place to live, But now it's official!
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Because I have a 2 wonderful listings that the sellers are offering as "lease to purchase" as well as selling, I've been receiving many phone calls from potential clients looking for more information.
A few days ago a gentleman called and was asking about the homes, citing incorrect information that was "listed on the website". I finally had to ask him where he got this information.
It was on a "rent to own" website. Well, I never posted it there, So I had to explore and this is what I found:
Both of the homes I have listed on this street,are displayed with a banner saying Rent to Own. Now technically there is a difference between "rent to own" and lease purchase. With a lease/ purchase you have to write an Offer to Purchase on the home and do all of your Due Diligence BEFORE you move into the home and "lease" it. And there is a definite time frame in which the leasee has to buy the home.
The website also lists each home as 3 1/2 baths, which they do not have.
Notice the "details" button? Here's what you find when you click it:
Yes, not a lot of details, just a lot of requests to "join now for details". You know what that means- they want money!
I clicked one link and it asked for your credit card number, and says you'll get a 7 day free trial, and only be charged 1$. How much after that will be on your credit card bill though?
This paragraph is in front of EVERY home listed. Now, since this is my listing, it's obviously not being sold directly by it's owner. The gentleman who called me thought I was the owner, not a real estate agent. He was asking me very personal questions about why "I" was moving, etc.
Except for the asking price, all of the other financial details are incorrect and misleading. This website does disclose this as saying "Potential" at the top, although most people reading this would assume that these were the correct amounts. However, none of the other payments are what the seller is looking for.
Want to know details about any home for sale, or these homes that are lease/ purchase? Go to www.nchomesfinder.com and click on Search. I'll just ask for your name and email address so that I can send you info on other homes. If you don't want to give that to me, it's fine. You can still search for homes on your own. But I'll NEVER ask you for your credit card information or for money!
Some weeks in the Real Estate World Wednesdays can be a Realtor's day to take some deep breaths and relax. Because many times I'm showing homes and working with my clients on the weekends when they're off of work, Wednesday can be a time for me to take a day off and have fun.
Wednesdays this spring were spent at a Photography class taken at Wake Community College. This picture was taken with my NikonD80 using a zoom burst technique. It seemed to capture the essence of spring in bloom.
Here in the Raleigh area of North Carolina the forsythias are past their peak, as are the azaleas. However, the crepe myrtles are blooming and will give us color all summer. Come visit, look at the gorgeous houses we have for sale, and you'll end up falling in love with Raleigh/ Cary/ & Apex too!
Where did this month go? It seems like I was just writing the blog for April. Okay, actually that was only 10 days ago, being that I was late writing last months stats!
All this lateness can actually be considered a good thing, because it means as a Realtor I've been VERY busy. New buyers are out there looking at homes, and some great new listings at great prices are coming on the market. And with interest rates continuing to be at record lows, it's a great time to buy a home in Apex, Cary, or the Raleigh North Carolina area!
So how were home sales in May of 2011 in Apex North Carolina?
Once again we had a small increase in sales last month!
May Sales were up again for the 5th month in a row. Not a huge increase, but slowly improving every month.
In May 2011 the lowest priced home sold was listed at $89,000 and sold for $89,600, once again indicating multiiple bids. People know a bargain!
The highest priced home sold was a new construction home sold for $621, 587 in the beautiful community of Abbington.
| Address | Subdivision | LP $ | SP $ |
| 412 First Street | Not in a Subdivision | 89,000 | 89,600 |
| 320 Glaston Court | Perry Hills | 116,000 | 106,100 |
| 9121 Holly Springs Road | Surry Point | 110,000 | 110,000 |
| 9037 Holly Springs Road | Not in a Subdivision | 139,900 | 118,000 |
| 115 Lemon Drop Circle | Sugarland Run | 139,800 | 123,250 |
| 7300 Cateswood Court | Holly Hill | 182,000 | 139,405 |
| 300 Milky Way Drive | Sugarland Run | 147,500 | 146,000 |
| 306 Homestead Park . | Homestead Park | 155,000 | 152,500 |
| 304 Center Park Way | Center Parkway | 169,000 | 160,000 |
| 111 Saddle River Road | Hollands Crossing | 168,000 | 165,000 |
| 5400 Buckwood Drive | Deerfield Park | 174,900 | 167,000 |
| 1204 Lexington Ridge Lane | Lexington | 174,000 | 172,000 |
| 426 Cooke Street | Cooke | 189,900 | 182,400 |
| 204 TOBACCO FARM Drive | Hollands Crossing | 198,000 | 183,000 |
| 3005 Shopton Drive | Woodridge | 208,900 | 192,500 |
| 1210 town side Drive | Scott Mill | 208,900 | 195,000 |
| 411 Scotts Ridge Trail | Scotts Mill | 205,000 | 200,000 |
| 2502 Dial Drive | Walden Creek | 225,000 | 212,000 |
| 959 Branch Line Lane | The Villages of Apex | 208,220 | 212,620 |
| 216 Kelly West Drive | Kelly West | 220,000 | 216,000 |
| 2001 Waterton Lane | Waterford Green | 239,000 | 222,500 |
| 2109 Battery Wagner Drive | Charleston Village | 239,900 | 225,000 |
| 106 Alice Court | Hollands Crossing | 229,900 | 225,000 |
| 1301 Chimney Hill Drive | Shepherds Vineyard | 234,900 | 228,500 |
| 1009 COUNTRY GLEN Court | Ashley Downs | 237,000 | 229,000 |
| 1011 Brittley Way | Haddon Place | 239,000 | 230,000 |
| 4032 Brook Cross Drive | Holly Brook | 239,900 | 236,000 |
| 2213 Oak Stream Lane | Walden Creek | 265,000 | 255,000 |
| 1612 Patterson Grove Road | Pearson Farms | 269,900 | 262,500 |
| 404 Cameron glen Drive | Cameron Park | 270,000 | 263,000 |
| 2204 Walden Creek Drive | Walden Creek | 274,900 | 268,000 |
| 3106 Shopton Drive | Woodridge | 275,000 | 275,000 |
| 106 Cedar Twig Court | Scotts Mill | 285,000 | 279,000 |
| 503 Mill Hopper Lane | The Villages of Apex | 289,900 | 280,000 |
| 410 Magdala Place | Scotts Mill | 289,000 | 282,500 |
| 4425 Fairview Ridge Lane | The Park At West Lake | 287,000 | 284,000 |
| 2214 Toad Hollow Trail | Kelly Grove | 289,900 | 284,900 |
| 2201 Pilot Mountain Court | Crocketts Ridge | 309,900 | 291,500 |
| 1401 Celandine Drive | Beckett Crossing | 300,000 | 302,000 |
| 3724 Highland Creek Drive | Highland Creek | 305,000 | 305,000 |
| 2612 Veneto Place | Bella Casa | 306,990 | 306,990 |
| 5213 Levering Mill Road | Merion | 325,000 | 315,000 |
| 1933 Steeple Chase Bend | Holland Farm | 319,700 | 319,700 |
| 1933 Lazio Lane | Bella Casa | 333,965 | 325,000 |
| 3005 Parliament Place | Buckingham | 339,900 | 326,000 |
| 1956 Lazio Lane | Bella Casa | 329,110 | 329,110 |
| 4105 Millyork Court | Hallmark | 350,000 | 337,000 |
| 433 Parkfield Drive | Seagroves Farm | 338,900 | 337,460 |
| 1992 Old Byre Way | Holland Farm | 349,700 | 349,700 |
| 2613 Pizzo Point | Bella Casa | 353,490 | 353,490 |
| 1120 Dotson Way | The Trace | 369,900 | 355,000 |
| 1988 Old Byre Way | Holland Farm | 359,700 | 359,700 |
| 2521 Walden Woods Drive | Walden Creek | 400,000 | 385,000 |
| 103 Vintage Hill Circle | Wrenn Meadow | 392,967 | 415,113 |
| 1866 Versa Court | Bella Casa | 455,000 | 455,000 |
| 1814 Grande Maison Drive | Olive Chapel Park | 474,900 | 460,000 |
| 1193 Joslyn Ridge Court | Abbington | 484,900 | 460,000 |
| 2571 Spurwood Court | Abbington | 500,000 | 500,000 |
| 3017 van Gogh Lane | Dutchman Estates | 623,150 | 611,000 |
| 1882 Versa Court | Bella Casa | 621,587 | 621,587 |
Currently there are 455 homes for sale in Apex priced from $125,000 to $1,750,000 To see these homes online, Search on NCHOMESFINDER. CALL or email LInda Jandura to see any of these homes or for more information
Buyers- looking for a home in Cary or anywhere else in the Raleigh Cary Apex area of North Carolina? See all the homes for sale online by clicking here. See any of these homes in person by calling me, Linda Jandura.
Sellers- Still waiting for the time to be right or the market to go up to put your home up for sale? Homes are moving now! Call me and I'll give you more details about your particular home.
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Specializing in helping buyers and sellers in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Relocating to North Carolina? Find your new home at www.NCHomesFinder.com
Originally from the Buffalo area of upstate New York, Linda and her family moved to North Carolina several years ago after spending 16 years in San Diego California raising their two children. They found the Raleigh area to be a more affordable place to live as well as being a grow
ing, thriving community.
As a registered nurse for many years, Linda's career always involved taking care of people. Her passion for real estate evolved into owning and managing rental properties while she lived in California and then into helping other people find a home and sell their present home here in North Carolina when she earned my real estate license.
An avid traveler, Linda enjoys checking out the local markets and houses in different areas of the country. Not only is it interesting, but it gives her a background of what clients from other states have come from and what type of homes they are used to being able to buy and at what price.
As a resident of the Apex/ Cary area, Linda knows the Triangle well. In addition to knowing the neighborhoods, she keeps abreast of the new housing construction constantly being built. Linda can also provide information relating to schools, shopping, employment, and other issues that will help a buyer or seller make their decision in choosing the right area and home to settle in.
Linda also helps investors looking for fixer uppers, rental property, and land.
I look forward to helping you and your friends with all their real estate needs."
Marie L
I was completely satisfied with the services that Linda Jandura provided as my buyer's agent. She was highly knowledgeable, thorough, and personable. I quickly became confident as she guided me through the complex process of considering home-buying options. If I ever need to buy a home in the future, I would only deal with Linda
Jasmin & Richie
Richard and I would like to express our gratitude on helping us find our "Nesting" place (that's what they call it now along with "Blended Families"). You have been so patient, understand and helpful with everything. We are very satisfied with your service and will be sure to recommend you to others. Please feel free to use us as reference in the future.
Many thanks, good luck with your business and God bless you both.
Terry C
Both my husband & I are very happy with the Linda Jandura Team. Should the need arise in the future to list our home, we will gladly stay with Linda. She did a wonderful job.
Brad & Cindy Thanks again for the GREAT marketing from Craig and yourself. You have earned a customer for life and we are recomending you to anyone we know who is interested in buying or selling here!.
Linda,
Your Support & knowledge of the process was invaluable during my home purchase adventure. Thank you both for all you did.
Thank you very much for your great support when selling our home; you did a great job and you were always there when we needed you (and even then when we didn't know that we needed you)
Gerd & Roswita
Dear Linda,
Thanks for selling our house so fast! Your thoughtfulness and all the personal attention was greatly appreciated. We think of you as friends, not only as real estate salesmen. We wish you both great success.
Van & Marian
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