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The builder has just installed really high end door pulls in the kitchen. These are very nice and very unique - smooth finished handles made of a combination of brushed chrome and brass. Beautiful, and coodinates well with almost any light fixture or other hardware.  We also have samples of the ...
02/12/2008
Looks like there's a new entrant in the onlin property valuation game. Zilpy has echoes of Zillow (map mashups, super simple Beta interface) but is geared toward analyzing the rental market in a given area. Investors, landlords, and renters can all benefit from the site. It shows median and Sect...
02/11/2008
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National homebuilder Lennar is offering a deal: a 30 year fixed rate mortgage at 4.875% if you purchase one of their homes using their preferred lender. Plus, they are paying up to 6% towards closing costs. An interest rate this low is worth a serious look, as it will boost buying power signific...
02/08/2008
I haven't posted in a while on the nationwide mortgage situation. Truthfully, new information has been flying so fast and furiously that I've been trying to incorporate it all and distill it into something meaningful. We are in a situation that continues to evolve and change - analysis from more...
02/06/2008
I just read an article by Wall Street Journal Online columnist June Fletcher. Someone wrote asking her if it was advisable to pay a buyers agent a retainer fee. In this case, the agent in question had 28 years of experience and a team that would be working with the buyer. He wanted a non-refundab...
02/03/2008
My friends at Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty tell me that deals abound in the Outer Banks. Bank owned and foreclosed properties are on the market. While this is a definite letdown from the high flying market there over the past few years, it is a great opportunity for those who want to invest in ...
01/31/2008
Here's the latest Durham Community Event Calendar. The Soul Power music series is underway at Duke, with Mavis Staples and the Blind Boys of Alabama taking the stage on February 8. Also at Duke, "Chicago, the Musical" will be onstage February 5. Also check out late night tango, Carolina shag, dow...
01/30/2008
www.Mangum506.com Mangum 506 Condominum offers fresh, modern design in up and coming downtown Durham. Choose from a variety of floorplans, 10 foot ceilings, huge windows, hardwood floors, and Energy Star appliances. Private garages and dramatic city views are available with many units.Prices star...
01/29/2008
CNBC is airing an episode of its series "The Millionaire Inside" tonight. The topic: Debt Makeover. A panel of "money mentors" will advise four people/couples on strategies to overcome their current debt situations. I encourage all to watch and comment.I'm especially interested in Kristopher & So...
01/29/2008
I hear from the local listservs that the owner of 1704 W Markham Street (the Tate house) is giving this house away - if the recipient will move it from its current location. The owner will provide $5000 towards moving costs. The home, located across the street from Duke University's East Campus, ...
01/28/2008
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