Photos from Mike Jaquish Cary, NC, Real Estate
Weston Manor is in north Cary, with beautiful homes built by some of the region's best-known custom builders.Located in: Cary, NC
We had a great time at the NC Zoo, and the weather was perfect for taking pictures. We get there in about an hour and 15 minutes from Cary.
I really get a kick out of shooting snapshots ofgiraffes and zebras, but the rocks and trees of autumn were also attention-getters.
North Carolina has the 2nd largest zoo in North America in acreage, and the most developed walking zoo. Our favorite approach is to take a tram or shuttle from the end we enter, all the way to the far entrance. We then walk back, having lunch somewhere along the way.
I was delighted with the crowd at the zoo on a November Saturday, considering there were very important college football games, initial college basketball games, and other entertainment options.
I put together a little slideshow including a few of the photos I shot.
The NC Zoological park is about 8 miles south of Asheboro, NC, and about 65 miles west of Cary, NC, being an easy drive along US 64 from Cary. We have Zoo Society memberships each year, so we support the maintenance and expansion of habitats even if we don't get out to the zoo. Right now, the zoo is about 60% through a fundraiser to add a new improved polar bear habitat, and additional polar bears.
We get the calls routinely, "Can you help us find foreclosure listings?"
More often than not, the questioner means they would like to hear about homes upon which the lender has foreclosed, that are entered into the Triangle MLS when the bank is ready to sell them. They often are looking for foreclosures in hopes that they can gain more affordable housing around Cary, NC. Whether foreclosures make for more affordable homes is debatable, but one thing at a time........
I always want to say, "Yes," and I always catch myself and say, "Well, kinda... Sorta..."
See, there is no provision in our Triangle MLS rules that require a listing agent to identify a home as in the foreclosure process, or as a bank-owned foreclosure, "REO."
Some try. Some don't try. Some try to obscure the status so they can semi-pocket the listing and get the Buy side commission, I think.
Triangle MLS has taken a recent measure towards gaining clarity. A "Special Conditions" field will go live on the MLS on November 3, 2009. And in that "Special Conditions" field, it will be required to indicate if a home is a short sale. The field also offers listing agents the option to indicate if a home is in the foreclosure process, or if it is already bank-owned.
Frankly, I don't get it. I understand the Short Sale requirement. If the list price is inadequate to cover outstanding liens and pay costs of the transactions. That is a material fact that will impact the Seller's ability to convey title.
What I don't understand is: Who is served by providing confusion regarding "In Foreclosure Process," or that fact that a property is an "REO?" With these two options being, well Optional, we will be in the same circumstance. Unable to build a search for one of our hottest commodities currently: REO's.
The intrinsic value in an MLS is the data, and the integrity of the data. Providing opportunity to obscure data, and to corrupt the integrity of the data diminishes the value of the Listing Service. It makes that data unreliable.
I'm hoping that this is an incremental change that foreshadows a move by the Triangle MLS directors to at some point make these fields mandatory, so we can search by In Foreclosure Process and REO statuses and gain reliable information.
Cary, Raleigh, Wake County and Beyond! North Carolina Realtor. Real estate broker with Keller Williams Realty. Helping Buyers and Sellers attain their goals. Land, Homes, Investment Properties.
In my 12th year in the Raleigh, Cary, Wake County area. No GPS needed!
A dear client told me, "You're a real person, Mike."
How rewarding! A Real Person! The coveted "ARP" designation.
I promise I'll be a "real person" for you, too!
Elevate!
Land, farms, building lots, rehab homes, rental property, estate homes, golf course homes, townhomes.
Are you trying to sell a "Problem Property?" No fear here. Call me, and let's see what you need.
I have a hands-on construction background, which I think benefits my clients.
First-time Buyers and Seniors are among my favorite home-buying clients.
Real estate investment is a powerful component in a successful investment portfolio. I enjoy "doing the math" on investment homes, multi-family properties, and land, and helping folks build wealth with real estate.
If you need to buy or sell an acre, or a thousand acres, a farm, or transitional land, give me a call.
And Historic Homes? Honoring the past through preservation can be very rewarding. Having renovated two homes for myself, I know the sacrifices and the rewards of opening Pandora's Box. It can be a trap...or a treasure chest!
Thanks again for the successful sale of our house. We appreciate your help, patience and understanding. Keep in touch!
Bev and Bob
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Mr. Jaquish
I would like to thank you for the work that you are putting into selling our mothers home on P....... Rd. I looked it up on the internet and was pleased to see what you have done. It brought back such a good feeling in my heart when I saw my moms house, I hope that things will work out and we can let someone feel the warmth that anyone who walked into that home felt when my mother was living.
Thank you,
Robin O.
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Thanks again for your time and assistance Mike! You're the best! Kim
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Although I've never had to sell a property before, long or short distant, you made what I thought would have been very difficult, possible, and I thank you.
My Sisters and I are satisfied as I hope you and the buyer are.
I truly believe you were sent to us.
THANKS AGAIN FOR EVERYTHING.
Carmen
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Prospective Clients of Mike Jaquish:
As recent homebuyers, with Mike as our agent, we offer this letter in the highest recommendation of Mike Jaquish's services.
Being first time homeowners, we had done as much research into the prospect of owning our own home as we could but fell far short. Luckily for us, with Mike as our guide and representative, the process proved to be one of refreshing honesty, clear vision, endless patience and selfless dedication on Mike's part.
Once the three of us determined what we wanted and what we could afford, Mike utilized this information to locate and present only the properties satisfying our needs, avoiding the wasted time often spent viewing homes above our budget or below our spatial expectations. His expediency in locating properties as soon as they hit the market allowed us to bid quickly and his expertise and candor in interpreting the home reports prevented a couple of purchase disasters.
As we moved toward purchase, Mike worked flawlessly with our loan agent (Kevin Martini), leaving very little for my wife and I to worry about.
We now own the home we wanted in the place we wanted and consider Mike Jaquish in our circle of friends. We're sure anyone hiring Mike will feel the same.
Sincerely,
James and Ali
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We were put in touch with Mike when my wife got an aggressive job transfer from Atlanta and a friend of a relative referred him. Even though we were only looking for a six month lease, Mike treated us as if we were property buyers. Within two days, and only five tours, we located a property to match our needs until we could get settled into Raleigh. He was great! We plan to use his services again when we are shopping for a real home this fall.
Hans and Stephany
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Mike Jaquish is a fantastic cohort in the Cary KW office. If I am too busy to get ahold of (not likely :) Mike would be an excellent choice to get a difficult question answered.
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Hey Mike. Thanks!!! I sure wish we could do more deals together. You are a great agent to work with!! :~) Maybe in the future. Kel
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