Pat Hensley

Cary NC has a population over 120,000. It's located just 8 miles from the State capital of Raleigh NC. Cary has enjoyed years of top City Rankings from Money Magazine, Forbes and numerous other publications due to it's low crime rate and Great Schools.

Below is a chart showing Home Sales in Cary for the first three quarters of this year. The data was taken directly from our local Triangle MLS.

Total For Sale Total Sold Since 1/08

Single Family Detached Homes under $200,000 59 371

Single Family Detached Homes $200,000 to $300,000 301 326

Single Family Detached Homes $300,000 to $400,000 233 197

Single Family Detached Homes $400,000 to $500,000 158 101

Single Family Detached Homes $500,000 to $600,000 104 75

Single Family Detached Homes $600,000 to $700,000 62 59

Single Family Detached Homes $700,000 to $800,000 40 20

Single Family Detached Homes $800,000 to $900,000 19 20

Single Family Detached Homes $900,000 to 1,000,000 11 10

Single Family Detached Homes $1,000,000 + 23 13

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Luxury Home trends for In Ground Pools

We are seeing more and more Raleigh homeowners transform their backyards into a paradise retreat. I've seen some amazing Mediterranean inspired designs using Stone, Waterfalls and Gardens...all fashioned to look like a Roman Spa right in your backyard.

Homebuyers shopping for a Raleigh home priced above $700,000 are commonly asking for a home with a pool or a yard that will accommodate an in ground pool. They aren't looking for just your average rectangular pool of your parent's day either. Our luxury end homebuyer is looking for a backyard pool with just the right setting that smoothly incorporates the pool into the landscape and extends indoor recreation seamlessly to the outdoors.

What does adding a pool do to your home's resale value? Well it depends. If your home in Raleigh would sell today for over $700,000, I feel a well designed pool will add value. A home that currently sells for under $400,000 and has a pool, may see a drop in desirability. This is due to the perceived cost of maintenance and the worry over securing the area from young children. When I get asked this question, I remind my clients that sometimes we do things for pure enjoyment. You can't live your life around the resale of your home. Go have some fun.

My personal favorite pool designer is Laguna pools out of Houston Texas. I've displayed a few "awe" inspiring Pools.

Listed below are a couple of local custom pool contractors:

Aquatic Creations, Inc. Mater Pools by New Bern Pool

(919) 662-POOL (7665) (919) 873-1777

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Luxury Home Bath Trends

Today's Luxury Homeowner or Homebuyer is looking for comfort and convenience. House size is starting to take a back seat over quality and detail. Yes, it is definitely all about the Details.

My luxury clients have been asking for more Spa like features as they look for ways to enhance

the "owner's suite". One feature I like is the Spa Warming Drawer.

That's right, a warming drawer for your towels. Just set a timer and your lush towels will be a toasty treat by the end of your bath.

The drawer front can be designed to look just like the rest of the vanity drawers. Inside it has a stainless steel liner with an electric chassis along the bottom to heat your towels to a range of desired warmth.

Dacor's has towel warming drawers starting in the mid $700's as shown in this example.

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Featured Home for Sale in Sunset Ridge

408 Sunset Grove

$459.000 over 3300sq ft with a 3 Car side entry Garage. Like New. Now Ready.

Sunset Ridge is known for it's great Golf course Called Devils Ridge. The neighborhood boasts miles of sidewalks, a huge Swim Club and an active Friendly neighborhood.

7 TownHomes are Currently for Sale Priced from $149,9000 to $249,000.

4 TownHomes have sold this year.

53 Single Family Detached Homes are For Sale right now Priced from $299,000 to $675,000 .

45 Homes have Sold so Far this year.

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