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2011 

The dreaded popcorn ceiling. I have been asked by many clients how to remove it and knew I needed to re-blog this post. Popcorn texture is not well received when seen in a house and I believe that it is better to remove it if you can. Alternatively, sellers may choose to offer an "allowance" tow...
01/25/2011
Downtown Raleigh Gourmet Food Tour - this Saturday at 2 PM Raleigh is home to some of the most dynamic restaurants in the country. Known for effortlessly blending modern architecture with historic buildings and monuments, Raleigh showcases fine dining and eclectic eateries. Whether a resident or ...
01/25/2011
Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here are nine reasons why it pays to work with a REALTOR®....
01/24/2011
photo © 2010 o5com | more info (via: Wylio)   1. Develop a household budget. Instead of creating a budget of what you'd like to spend, use receipts to create a budget that reflects your actual spending habits over the last several months. This approach will factor in unexpected expenses, such as ...
01/24/2011
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 Focused Planning and Goal Setting Now Will Yield Long-Lasting Results in the Coming Year     The illuminated ball in Times Square just dropped, the celebratory confetti sprinkles the dance floor, and the remnants of an entire season of holiday decor still cover the walls when the urgency to regr...
01/23/2011
Thought this blog on Housewarming Gifts for First-Time Homeowners was great and definitely worthy of a re-blog. My clients loved the House Maintenance book that I gave them at closing as they were not particularly handy.  First time homeowners need everything.  If you want to give them something...
01/23/2011
1. Research before you look. Decide what features you most want to have in a home, what neighborhoods you prefer, and how much you'd be willing to spend each month for housing. 2. Be realistic. It's OK to be picky, but don't be unrealistic with your expectations. There's no such thing as a perfec...
01/22/2011
    1. Research before you look. Decide what features you most want to have in a home, what neighborhoods you prefer, and how much you'd be willing to spend each month for housing. 2. Be realistic. It's OK to be picky, but don't be unrealistic with your expectations. There's no such thing as a pe...
01/21/2011
This is great information and worthy of a re-post. There are other articles on Short Sales and Foreclosures but I will be posting soon on the differences and how each affects your credit score. You need to know the facts and what you can do to avoid foreclosure and choose a short sale if possibl...
01/21/2011
I had to re-blog this ... How To Create Your Customized QR Code Images. I followed the directions and the QR code looks so professional and is so easy to customize. It took me less than 15 minutes and it looks great. I am putting it on all of my marketing materials! Check it out! I've seen many ...
01/21/2011
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Realtor, e-PRO, Homes for Sale - Cary, Raleigh NC
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