Volunteers Needed in Downtown Wake Forest NC - Can You Help?

Volunteers are needed in Downtown Wake Forest NC for the many up-coming Fall events that are downtown wake forest nc volunteerscheduled!  Fall is an incredible time of year in Wake Forest NC with the Autumns Arts Festival, the Concert Series and MORE!  If you have some time and would like to help out then take a peek at the times available - just a few short hours of your time can make these events extraordinary! 

 

The Wake Forest Downtown Revitalization needs volunteers! We have many exciting events coming up and are need in volunteers to help run the events.

Autumn Arts Festival: Art In Store Volunteers are needed on October 9th for the following shifts

        GC5 --

  •      10 am to 12 pm
  •      12 pm to 2 pm
  • ·      2 pm to 4 pm
  •         4 pm to 5:30 pm

      Municipal Parking Lot --

  •         10 am to 12 pm
  • ·       12 pm to 2 pm
  •         2 pm to 4 pm
  •         4 pm to 5:30 pm

Funday Sunday Downtown Fall Concert Series Volunteers are needed to help between 2:00 and 4:30 pm on the following days:

  •    October 17
  •    October 24
  •    October 31
  •    November 7
  •    November 14
  •    November 21

Downtown Cleanup Days Help us clean up Downtown with cleanup days from 9 am to 11 am on the following days:

  •    September 18
  •    October 16
  •    November 20
  •    December 18

 

Please let Maggie O'Neill know if you have any questions or would like to volunteer for something that is on this list. They have projects to accommodate Senior Projects or required volunteer hours for clubs. Email Maggie at maggie@wakeforestdowntown.com if you would like to sign up for any of these tasks.

 

Thank you for your support of Downtown Wake Forest!

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Stunning Historic Beauty in Louisburg NC- Auction Ends 9/14 - Starting Bid $50,000

I am sure you may have seen one of my many posts in the past regarding this gorgeous 6000 square foot historic beauty in Louisburg NC!  This home has been off the market and back on the market more times than I care to think about.  Due to unforeseen circumstances it is once again back on the market and up for auction.  The auction ends on 9/14/2010 and the starting bid is ONLY $50,000.00.  That is not a typo!  For more information please visit What's YOUR Circa? and more importantly

Historic Home in Louisburg Back on The Market!

101 S Elm Street Louisburg NC

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Great Week of Things to Do in Wake Forest NC - September 6 - 12, 2010

What a BEAUTIFUL weekend it has been in Wake Forest NC and I know there are SO many that wereThings to Do in Wake Forest NC able to take today off and spend it with friends and family cooking out and just taking it easy!  I was fortunate that my parents came up for Florida for the weekend - WOW!  We hadn't seen each other in almost a year!  It was incredible to take a few days "off" and just spend time with them!  That's also why the weekly post is a little late but I am sure you can understand where my priorities were this weekend.

This week in Wake Forest NC has a great line up of events!  It's the second Friday of the Month so you know what that means - Art After Hours!  In addition, there are several artist receptions happening AND the Grand Opening of the NEW Wake Forest NC Town Hall!  There is an Infant & Child CPR class offered this upcoming weekend, the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk, the Wake Forest NC Farmers Market and a Pancake & Sausage Breakfast - TONS to do so see you out and about in Wake Forest NC!


Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) September Evening Club Meetings

Tuesdays, Sept 7, 14, 21, 28; 6:30 pm weigh in and 6:45 pm meeting
Wake Forest Baptist Church, 107 E. South Ave., Room 213
TOPS is a non-profit weight loss support program that welcomes all! Your first session is free and annual membership is only $26.Contact Anne Marie for more information at (919) 649-4818 or marathonher@yahoo.com. www.tops.org


Art After Hours

Friday, Sept 10; 5 pm - 9 pm
Downtown Wake Forest
Art comes alive in Historic Downtown Wake Forest during the second Friday of each month. Visit several gallery opening receptions, taste regional wine, and listen to great music in the streets. Weather permitting, the Wake Forest Downtown Revitalization Corporation will provide horse and carriage rides.  www.wakeforestdowntown.com


Art Opening at Sunflower Studio featuring Mary Jane Haley

Friday, Sept 10; 5 pm – 9 pm (Opening Reception)
Sept 10 – Oct 2 (Exhibit)
Sunflower Studio & Gallery, 214 E. Jones Ave.
Mary Jane Haley waited a long time to see her dream of being an artist become a reality. Having grown up the daughter of a coal miner in a small coal mining town near Charleston, West Virginia, she loved to paint and draw, but  never had time to pursue her love. Going to work at the age of 16 then marrying and raising six children kept her fairly busy. She is now retired and living in Kittrell, NC and finally has time to paint. Now her dream is that others will enjoy her work. Please come meet Mary Jane and enjoy her art at the opening reception during Art After Hours. www.sunflowerstudiowf.com


Town Hall Grand Opening

Friday, Sept 10; 5:30 pm – 8 pm
Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St.
The Town of Wake Forest will host a special grand opening ceremony, followed by a reception and tours of the new facility. 5:30 pm: Community Concert with performances by Freddy Greene, the Wake Forest Singers, Dance Attic and Heritage Middle School Chorus. 6:00 pm: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with NBC 17 News Anchor Melanie Sanders serving as the program emcee. 6:30 pm: Building Tours & Reception The public is invited to tour the new facility and learn more about the many green features integrated in its design and construction. Because of its energy efficiency, the new Wake Forest Town Hall is expected to earn LEED Gold certification.The grand opening festivities are planned in conjunction with Art After Hours – a celebration of the arts held the second Friday of each month in historic downtown Wake Forest. Area residents are invited to attend the town hall grand opening, then visit downtown Wake Forest and experience all that Art After Hours has to offer. Free and open to the public. www.wakeforestnc.gov/newtownhall.aspx Contact Bill Crabtree at (919) 435-9421 or bcrabtree@wakeforestnc.gov.


Art Opening at The Cotton Company featuring Stephen Filarsky

Friday, Sept 10; 6 pm – 9 pm (Opening Reception)
Sept 6 – Oct 3 (Exhibit)
The Cotton Company, 306 S. White St.
The Cotton Company will be featuring the work of Stephen Filarsky, a talented painter, throughout the month of September.  A wine tasting and reception will be held on Friday, September 10 in conjunction with Art After Hours. Steve paints a variety of subjects such as equestrian landscapes, portraits and beach landscapes using his surroundings as inspiration. You can find him working on the side of the road, the beach, up on a mountain or in his studio nearby in Granville County. For more information, visit www.thecottoncompany.net, or call (919) 570-0087 .


Wake Forest Second Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, Sept 11; 8 am (registration check-in from 7 am – 7:45 am)
Downtown Wake Forest, corner of Elm Avenue and Franklin Street
A special run to honor those in our community who serve in emergency services. This year’s event will have three beneficiaries: the Stephen Siller “Let Us Do Good” Children’s Foundation; the children’s burn unit at the NC Jaycee Burn Center; and “Luggage with Love,” a local organization which seeks to provide each foster child in our area with a piece of new or gently used luggage so that he/she can have something of his/her own to transport belongings when moved to other foster homes. Go to www.TunnelToTowersWF.org for more information and to register.


Infant & Child CPR Course

Saturday, Sept 11; 8 am – 12 pm
Wake Forest Nazarene Church, 203 Capcom Ave., Suite 114
Training and certification provided by the American Red Cross. Cost: $50. Pre-registration is required at www.TriangleRedCross.org. For more information, call (919) 277-2803 .


Pancake & Sausage Breakfast

Sunday, Sept 12; 8 am - 1 pm
American Legion Hall, 225 E. Holding Ave., Wake Forest
American Legion Post 187 will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast on the second Sunday of each month at the Legion Hall, across from the Wake Forest Post Office. All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice and choice of hot beverage for only $5 per person/$20 max per family. Proceeds support community and veterans projects. For information call (919) 494-2707 .

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Wake Forest NC Neighborhood Expedition - Focus on Olde Mill Stream

Wake Forest NC Neighborhood Expedition - Focus on Olde Mill Stream

Olde Mill Stream is a fantastic community in Wake Forest NC that were built between the mid-90's
Olde Mill Stream Wake Forest NCand mid 2000's.  Olde Mill Stream is located in north Wake Forest NC with easy access from both Capital Boulevard and Wall Street.  Grocery stores, restaurants and local amenities are just a short drive away.  The tree lined streets with sidewalks and the rolling topography enhance the appeal of Olde Mill Stream making it one of the most sough after neighborhoods in it's price point.

Homes for sale in Olde Mill Stream range from $137,700 for a well-maintained ranch starter home with just under 1200 square feet to a custom built two-story with over 2500 square feet priced at $289,900.  Currently, there are 6 homes for sale in Olde Mill Stream and each has it's own appeal and style!  Lot sizes in Olde Mill Stream are generous with most have over a 1/3 of an acre to just over 1/2 an acre.

Olde Mill Stream Schools are:
Olde Mill Stream Wake Forest NC

  • Jones Dairy Elementary
  • Heritage Middle School
  • Wake Forest Rolesville High School

*  Please note that schools in Wake Forest NC are subject to reassignment so it is always best to check out the Student Resources on my website, Wake Forest NC House Chick.

Tucked back in Olde Mill Stream you can also find Twin Creeks at Olde Mill Stream - be sure to check out an upcoming post to catch all the latest on these beautiful custom homes as well!

Search for Homes for Sale in Olde Mill Stream
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1045 Sagamore Drive, Louisburg NC - Price Reduction on End of Cove Lot

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Absolute Paradise
Description
This lot is a gorgeous location at the end of a cove! Small stream runs along the back end of lot. With over .34 acres this lot is ideal to build your dream home in an amazing community!

Lake Royale is a gated community offering 24/7 Security and an unparalleled lifestyle! Whether you are wanting to build your dream home or vacation home Lake Royale is THE location. Enjoy your days with any of the many activities such as boating, swimming, tennis, golf, and fishing to choose from. Tremendous beaches, playgrounds and picnic areas also dot this picturesque lake!

Don't forget to bring your boat as there are numerous marinas around the community for storage.


Features
Acreage: .34
Zoning: Res
Sewerage: No
Water: Yes
Subdivision: Lake Royale
School District: Franklin County
Agent Name: Leesa Finley
Broker: Circa Properties
MLS #: 1718254

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Evaluate, Price Properly and RE-Evaluate!

In the Wake Forest NC Real Estate market, both commercial AND residential inventory and sales Wake Forest NC Real Estate Agentare fluid!  Fluid as in moving like a rushing river and changing course!  What may have been considered a reasonable price point a few months ago for a property has most likely changed.

I can promise that no Realtor® will argue the point that if you want to sell your home you must price it properly.  But, even well priced homes will, at times, linger on the market for a little longer and there may be certain factors that play into that.

  • If you are in an area where you have strong competition chances are the other Realtors® and sellers are just as savvy and priced their properties properly.  With that, not every home, regardless of price, is going to be the perfect "fit" for every buyer.  
  • Maybe you are in an area where you are comparing RED apples to RED apples.  If that is the case have you considered staging your property?  Staging your home might be that one little touch that sets you apart from the rest of the competition.
  • Is anything else moving in your neighborhood?  That brings me to really the point of this post.

You and your Realtor® must continually re-evaluate your local real estate market.  Review your local market competition on a regular basis - depending on your area you may consider doing this every two weeks.  See what has sold in your neighborhood or perhaps what properties may have gone under contract.  More importantly, have any of the properties adjusted their price and possibly added financial incentives to buyers such as paid closing costs, agent bonuses, warranties, etc. 

And one important reminder, don't rely on information from your neighbors.  Especially those that also have their homes on the market.  Trust that your Realtor® will give you the most up to date information and accurate information.  They have a vested interest in your home selling, too! 

If your home is currently on the market and you do NOT have this open and continual communication with your Realtor® you may want to reconsider your expectations and if you and your Realtor® are a good fit.  NO Realtor® should ever scoff at having to "check in" with you or be too busy to provide you with the information you need to get your home sold!

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Wake Forest NC Neighborhood Expedition - Focus on Hasentree

Hasentree Wake Forest NCHasentree is a beautiful community located in Wake Forest NC.  With winding roads, lush greens of the golf course, bountiful nature all around and some of the most amazing scenery in the area Hasentree is the perfect place to call home.

With over 800+ acres Hasentree offers it's residents unprecedented amenities such as a Tom Fazio designed golf course, a 13,000 square foot Family Activity Center, walking trails, pools, playgrounds, and more!  In June of 2008 Hasentree was named a Certified Gold Audubon International Signature Sanctuary - less than 75 communities nationwide have been awarded this distinct award and and Hasentree is one of only five in North Carolina.  The Family Activity Center serves as the heartbeat for this one of a kind community offering a resort styled swimming pool, a state of the art fitness center, six clay tennis courts, a spa treatment room,
Hasentree Wake Forest NC Game and Media Room, Cafe and Coffee corner, Kids Corner, group fitness room for body sculping, spinning, and yoga, professionally trained activities staff on site, playground and so much more.  The Family Activity Center is THE place to meet your neighbors and socialize!

The golf course at Hasentree was designed by one of the greatest golf course architects, Tom Fazio.  Surrounded by nature and a variety of natural grasses playing a round of golf at Hasentree certainly becomes an experience that transports you to another place.  The 5,000 square foot golf shop is is the focal point of for getting your game underway.  The Hasentree Golf Shop offers and outdoor patio and fire-pit gazebo with food service available.  The second level of the golf shops offers a full bar, flat screen tc, leather furniture and a great location for an afternoon business lunch. 

hasentree Wake Forest NCWith a mixture of homes for sale in Hasentree there is simply plenty of designs and styles to suit anyone's taste.  Currently, there are 27 Homes for Sale in Hasentree each with a distinct style and feel all to themselves.  The homes range in price from $679,900.00 - $4,195,000.00 and were built by some of the areas premiere luxury standard builders.  Some of the finer appointments that these homes offer are:

  • Wine Cellars
  • Incredible Outdoor Living Rooms and Kitchens
  • Home Media Centers
  • Private Verandas
  • Awe Inspiring Golf Views

Hasentree truly is a resort inspiried community that offers more than just a place to live.   Hasentree is a lifestyle!

Hasentree is located off of Highway 98 in Wake Forest NC.  With it's close proximity to both Raleigh and Durham this is a prime location for commutes with easy access in either direction.

Currently, the following schools are assigned to Hasentree:
Hasentree Wake Forest NC

  • Forest Pines - Elementary
  • Wakefield - Middle School
  • Wake Forest Rolesville High School

* Please note that schools are subject to change so it is best to use the Student Assignment Finder which can be found on my website, Wake Forest NC House Chick, under Student Assignment Resources.

If you are interested in more information regarding homes for sale in Hasentree and the lifestyle offered please feel free to give me a call or simply send me an email - I'd be happy to help!

 

 

Other Notable Neighborhoods in Wake Forest NC:

 

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A Little Stretch Of Highway With A BIG History!

You know, I pride myself on knowing the "odd" things in life, the little tid-bits that you can throw out at a party - I call them my little "Pearls of Wisdom". For the longest time I use to throw out this one...

Why is it that when you buy a bag of nuts in the store there are never any cashews yet when you buy mixed nuts in a can they are in there?  I know, doesn't bother many of you but it did me!  Well, had to research and come to find out - cashew shells are highly caustic - the oil can and does burn your skin.  There ya go..... 

Now, on to the post.....

In doing all of this research for the College teams around here I learned a great deal.  Have you heard the song Tobacco Road?  It was originally recorded by John Loudermilk.  Since the original version there have been re-recordings by numerous artists such as Lou Rawls, Jefferson Airplane, Edgar Winter, Bobby Gentry and MANY others.  In 2006 it was featured in the finale of the hit american-idol-poster.jpegtelevision show American Idol, and was performed on the show by contestant Phil Stacey in 2007 (remember, the bald one with the BIG eyes and sultry voice) and Syesha Mercado in 2008.  The songs original intention was autobiographical in that it told the story of growing up in the rough East Durham area of Durham.  (Folks, before ANYONE decides to come down on me for that comment - I make peace!  This was back in the 60s and I am certainly not making a statement about Durham!)

WELL - Tobacco Road also refers to Interstate 40 which traverses the country from  east to west.  From Wikipedia here is a little tid-bit that YOU can throw out at the next party.....

Tobacco Road refers to the tobacco-producing area of North Carolina and is often used when referring to sports (particularly basketball) played among rival North Carolina universities. The phrase actually originated as the title of a novel set in Georgia, but it naturally migrated to North Carolina because of the state's primacy in tobacco production.

The usual universities referred to by the moniker "Tobacco Road" are the following:

  • Duke University (Blue Devils)
  • North Carolina State University (Wolfpack)
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Tar Heels)
  • Wake Forest University (Demon Deacons)

 All of these schools are separated by no more than 25 miles from any of the others with the exception of Wake Forest, which lies an hour and a half drive away via Interstate 40. In fact, all four are no more than six miles from Interstate 40, so the road is sometimes informally known as the "Tobacco Road". The proximity of these schools to one another and the membership of each school in the Atlantic Coast Conference have created a natural rivalry among students and alumni.

Wake Forest University used to be in Wake Forest, North Carolina, just a few miles north of Raleigh, until it moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, about 100 miles west of the Triangle. Since Wake Forest University is in North Carolina, and in the same city as the headquarters of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, a member of the ACC and still near the other three schools, Wake remains in the "Tobacco Road" group. These four universities are also known in the state as the "Big Four".

Pretty cool, huh?  And you thought this blog was only about real estate........

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Speechless Sunday - First Night Back from Florida, Who's Happier??

Liam and Brodie

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Whether you are buying or selling Real Estate in Wake Forest NC it just makes sense to use a Realtor® that knows the area!  I live here, work here and play here - I call Wake Forest NC home!  For more information regarding homes for sale in Wake Forest NC be sure to visit my websites:

  • Leesa Finley- Homes for Sale in Wake Forest NC, Wake Forest NC schools, restaurants, shops, entertainment and MORE....
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The Standard Commission Rate to Sell Your Home Is......

The Standard Commission Rate to Sell Your Home Is......

This could be a very simple post - I could easily say "There isn't one!" and be done with it.  However, I have noticed lately that there still seems to be the misconception among the general public that there is a set commission that a Real Estate agent (whether Realtor® or not) charges to sell your home.  There simply isn't which leads to another question....

What are discount brokers?  Again, a simple answer - I have never met one

There are, however, two different types of Real Estate companies.  Traditional (Full Service as some like to call
themselves) and Limited Service (a more a la carte type menu of services)

Traditional Firms: 

•·     Market your property to the fullest within the guidelines set forth by their respective company.  Such advertising MAY include listing your property in the Multiple Listing Service, Open Houses, internet based advertising, interior and/or exterior flyers for your home, local newspaper ads, email advertising, etc. 

•·     Full representation* when negotiating contracts, preparing paperwork, working on behalf of the seller, coordinating details of closing such as inspections, appraisals, closing, etc.

•·     Marketing materials such as yard signs, websites, etc.

•·     Lockbox for your home

•·     Some MAY include appointment setting services for showings of your home

By no means is the above list a TOTAL representation of what a Real Estate agent can do for you.  It is merely presented to show the difference between the types of companies that are available. Limited Services Firms:

These firms will generally offer services as "add-ons" to help you to sell your home.  They may ask for a fee up front (or may not) and offer you services for individual fees such as:

•·     Multiple Listing Service

•·     Flyers

•·     Representation

•·     Contract Negotiations

•·     Coordinating Closing

•·     Advertising (multiple avenues)

When selling your home there are numerous models available to choose from and one is not better than the other depending on a seller's precise situation.  Each scenario garners a unique approach.  So, while you may have heard that Real Estate agents charge X% to sell your home - it is simply not true. 

So, if the end result is ultimately the same - GET YOUR HOUSE SOLD - then the burden rests with the consumer to do their homework and interview many Real Estate agents before trusting one of their biggest transactions to another.  Interview Real Estate agents from both fields - Limited Service and Full Service - choose the agent with whom you are comfortable and feel you can trust, confide in and will serve your best interests.  Again, each seller is different, each Real Estate firm is different.  This is a service based field - as with any other service oriented company there is a broad range of prices for services to pay as well as services offered.

One analogy that comes to mind is servicing my car.  I can take my car to the dealer to have services performed.  When I leave my car has been washed, I have a flower on my dashboard, the car has been vacuumed and I have had free doughnuts and coffee while waiting.  That's if I chose to wait or I could be shuttled to where I need to go until my car is done.  OR I can take my car to the local mechanic who I trust and have the same work done by someone that I know and have confidence in.  No flower, no coffee and doughnuts, no car wash and vacuum.  The same quality work was performed, the same diagnostics were done and I was somewhere that they knew me, cared about me and my circumstances and I was comfortableYou can put all the frills on a service but that doesn't guarantee the quality or professionalism.I hope that you find this information helpful and should you have any questions regarding selling your home you can feel comfortable calling or emailing me any time - I love to answer questions about what I do!  And, remember, don't let anyone bully you into thinking that one is better than the other - it all depends on your situation.  It may come as a surprise to you after reading this post but I am a Full Service Firm.



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