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What are the best renovations you can make to your Preston home to raise the value of your property? Some of the renovations that pay the best returns include wood panel replacement, vinyl replacement, bathroom renovations, and upscale and mid-range siding replacement. With any of these renovation ideas, you are almost guaranteed to increase the value of your property significantly. Costs Involved The cost of renovating a house is on the rise due to an increase in the cost of building materia... Read Full Post

IT Market in Triangle Area Enjoys 5 Percent Increase in Income Five minutes West of Raleigh, North Carolina is home to large collection of IT companies including IBM, Cisco, Lenovo and many more. This area is known locally as “The Triangle” and has long been recognized as one of the best places in the country to get a job in the IT field. Not only is the area home to a number of technology-related companies and corporations, but the pay rate for these jobs is also quite attractive when co... Read Full Post

Falls River community in North Raleigh, NC, is known for its small town atmosphere and community interaction. Developed by Wakefield Development Company, this community has won numerous awards since its creation in 2001. The National Association of Homebuilders and the North Carolina Homebuilders Association have ranked Bedford at Falls River among the 100 Best Master-Planned Communities in America and have awarded it Community of the Year three times. Falls River consists of 600 acres of lan... Read Full Post

Located just off of Highway 55 on the beautiful Green Hope School Road in Cary, North Carolina, the community of Highcroft offers the perfect combination of lifestyle and location to its residents. These Cary NC homes are located just 3 miles from the Triangle, it is also surrounded by lovely parks offering a variety of recreational opportunities. So, whether looking for a place that is near ample employment opportunities or seeking a location that provides easy access to a number of cultural... Read Full Post

When looking for a house, you obviously take into consideration everything that buying in a particular location entails. The surroundings, facilities and lifestyle that come with a house are sometimes just as important as the house itself. Riverwood is the type of neighborhood custom-made for families and individuals looking for a dynamic community and a one-stop-shop, easily-accessible town center. A modern lifestyle and the feel of a small town Moving to Riverwood, Clayton NC could mean muc... Read Full Post

The real estate market, and the broader US economy, is on its way to recovery. But it is not there yet. Construction is still showing signs of softness throughout North Carolina and has been shedding jobs for the better part of the year. However, signs of an upturn in 2010 are becoming clearer. In this context, it is interesting to look at what the housing market might look like in Raleigh in 2010 based on the most recent data. Construction is still on the wane… for now. The indicator measu... Read Full Post

As you may know, it’s REALTOR Safety Week. In an effort to heighten the safety awareness of real estate agents – both locally and nationally – the Greater Raleigh Realty Team has created a list of tips and suggestions to ensure that one’s safety is always at the forefront of one’s mind. All too often, real estate agents put themselves in potentially hazardous situations. For instance, agents are at risk when: meeting clients for the first time outside a vacant home, accompanying cli... Read Full Post

Since the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 was enacted, first home buyers have had the opportunity to take advantage of a tax credit (provided that they meet a set of requirements). Fortunately it’s not too late to benefit from this opportunity; however, for those who only just got started in their Greater Raleigh home search, you should be aware of the steps that need to be taken by November 30, 2009. The Deadline is Quickly Approaching Now that the deadline is only a handful of w... Read Full Post

Microsoft’s new search engine, Bing, is giving users more options for organic search results. In turn, this means more space for well marketed sites to appear or present more search related content. The typical search engine like Google gives you one column for organic search results. In that one column you have the meta title and meta description. The other column in Google is used for advertising. Every person practicing SEO is competing for the top spot in that one column. Bing is taking... Read Full Post

Preston is a community in Cary, North Carolina that features a multitude of amenities, many of which are within walking distance or are located only a short drive away. This neighborhood features larger homes and bigger lots compared to other communities in the Cary area. Which provides residents with more privacy while still being able to enjoy the warmth and joy of living within a close-knit neighborhood. Considered to be a high-end community where the quality of life is beyond compare, the... Read Full Post