Spring Has Sprung! And So Has Your Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent! Happy 1st Day of Spring Everyone! With temperatures expected to climb into the high 70's this weekend, it seems that the worst of the Winter is finally behind us here in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Today it's the perfect combination of sunshine and warmth! I sprung out of bed early this morning and I'm headed out the door to take pictures of my client's new construction home so they can see the progress from afar. This is just one of the many services I provide to my out of town new construction home buyers. In fact, here is a video I show for clients who purchased a home in Cary, North Carolina. A Home is Born in Cary, North Carolina. Happy 1st Day of Spring Everyone!                           About The Aut... 03/20/2014

Social Media Got This Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent Noticed... By the North Carolina Attorney General! Twitter Facebook LinkedIn ActiveRain Google+ Pinterest There are so many avenues to get your name out there to let the world know what you do. Shameless plug time! You can follow me on any one of them by clicking the links above. (Click on the Twitter link if you want to limit your exposure to me to 140 characters!) OK. OK. Back to the original topic. Last week I wrote a blog about an upcoming local Raleigh, Cary, Apex area event. It originated right here on ActiveRain. Then, by using the SHORT URL link, I posted it to all of my social media sites. And that's when I saw this... My point? If you're still debating whether or not Social Media should be a part of your marketin... 03/19/2014

Cary's Spring Operation Medicine Drop March 22nd, 2014 On Sunday March 22nd, the town of Cary, NC will be hosting, in support of National Poison Prevention Week, and as part of North Carolina's statewide Operation Medicine Drop. Residents may safely dispose prescription and over the counter expired or unused medications at one of the four drop off locations throughout the town. For more information about the Medicine Drop, and to see the drop off locations, please click here. One medication that never expires, or should never be disposed of, is this little pill that insures happiness when buying or selling a home in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area! Just click on the pill and you'll be one step closer to a happier life!                               About The Author Craig Rutman is a North ... 03/13/2014

The Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area. We're Mean About Green! Recycle Day March 12, 2014 On March 12th from 9AM - 2PM, NC State University will be hosting a Shredding and Recycling event at it's Centennial Campus. Items accepted for this event include paper, rigid plastics and electronics. For a complete list of items that will be accepted and for more information, click here. The Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area... We're Mean About Green!                               About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice. To find all available homes for sa... 03/07/2014

  Finally! A Real Estate Home Search Web Site That's as Easy to Use as a Google Search! Tired of impossible to navigate Real Estate home search web sites? Tired of outdated information? Tired of wasting time trying to find your new Raleigh, Cary, Apex area home? Yeah, I was too when I began looking for my home. Now there's a remedy for all of your frustrations. And it's located at: www.justNChomes.com It's FREE. It's user friendly. It's tied in to the Triangle (Raleigh, Cary, Apex area) MLS so you'll always have the most up to date information. And, you can create as many customized searches as you like to insure that you'll only see homes that meet YOUR criteria. Get the information on Raleigh, Cary, Apex area homes how you want it. When you want it. Finally! A Real Estate Home Search ... 03/03/2014

Ramen Noodles in the Weather Forecast for the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area? Well, folks, we've had some strange weather throughout the country these past few seasons. And the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area is no exception to this oddity. But, Ramen Noodles? Now that takes the cake!                           About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice. To find all available homes for sale in the Triangle area of North Carolina, please visit www.justnchomes.com Call me TODAY at 919-349-9530 Email me with your Raleigh - Cary – Apex area questio... 03/03/2014

This Should Explain Why I Love the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area So Much...  And why you should love the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area too... Just look at #6 and #7 on this list. Click here to see the full articleAnd, when you're ready to make the move to the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area, click here to begin the search for you new home                         About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice. To find all available homes for sale in the Triangle area of North Carolina, please visit www.justnchomes.com Call me TODAY at 919-349-9530 Emai... 02/28/2014

We Put on Our Thinking Caps and Got This Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Home Sold! Sometimes a little creative thinking, together with some strong negotiating, is what it takes to get YOUR Raleigh, Cary, Apex area home sold! So, my sellers and I put on our thinking caps... and got their Raleigh, Cary, Apex area home SOLD!                           About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice. To find all available homes for sale in the Triangle area of North Carolina, please visit www.justnchomes.com Call me TODAY at 919-349-9530 Email me... 02/26/2014

Need Something Warm and Fuzzy to Get You Through the Rest of Winter? Your humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Real Estate agent has just the right thing! Sure Spring is right around the corner. But, I see how cold it is where you are right now! And, how about all that snow you got? Had enough? If so, stop shivering! Pour yourself a nice warm cup of hot chocolate, turn on your computer, and curl up with something warm and fuzzy to help you get through the day...                           About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice. To f... 02/23/2014

Cary NC Real Estate How were home sales in Cary NC during 2013?   Overall, Cary came through the recession better than the majority of Wake County residents. Cary tends to have the highest average home prices in Wake County and Chapel Hill has the highest in the Triangle. Both are some of the highest in North Carolina excluding coastal towns. So what's happening with Real Estate in Cary NC? Let's take a look at a Real Estate Sales snapshot for Cary NC: What is this shapshot telling us? Homes in Cary NC tend to sell for 98% of final list price. You can see what the average marketing days are for Cary homes. However, keep in mind some homes will sell faster than others. You don't want to go in with a low offer on a house you really want. If the owner gets multiple offers, they may not be ... 02/22/2014

Who Likes the Smell of Home Baked Goodies? Some Real Estate search web sites stink! Outdated information, not user friendly and just plain ugly! Those are just a few of the many complaints I've heard over the years. I made sure my search site eliminated those issues. And, now... Your Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent Has Some Nice "Smelling" Home Baked Goodies Just for YOU!... Hey, you're going to be on the Internet looking for your new Raleigh, Cary, Apex area home anyway this weekend. Why not head on over to www.justNChomes.com and enjoy a FREE, NO OBLIGATION, updated daily, home search web site. And, when you do find that "just right" home, give me a call and let's go take a look at it. Now that's smells good!                       About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Ca... 02/20/2014

Beautiful and peaceful snow at 9 pm ~ 2-12-14 We have another round coming this afternoon with 1-3" coming. If you are from up north and used to snow, I applaud you. Suggestions for house bound friends in Cary NC & all over the Triangle to keep from going nuts: 1-Clean out all your closets ~ spring will be here soon we hope, and yard sale time 2-Change all sheets and rearrange a bedroom ~ you can vacuum under everything after moving furniture 3-Put on a pot of great soup and make a large pan of cornbread ~ mm-mm good & hot to keep you warm 4-Catch up on emails or phone calls to friends 5-Do your taxes :O/ 6-Clean the refrigerator and kitchen cabinets 7-Kids play in the snow 8-Hot chocolate and warm blankets 9-Great movie and snuggle What suggestions do you have for log cabin fever? Sta... 02/12/2014

The Lego Movie is Now in Theaters. So it's the Perfect Time to Know How Many Legos it Would Take to Build Your Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Home! Or any home for that matter! Just plug in the square footage and the number of levels your home is into the graphic below. Post your results in the comments section for all to see! Have fun! Lego My House                         About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice. To find all available homes for sale in the Triangle area of North Carolina, please visit www.justnchomes.com Call me TOD... 02/11/2014

BREAKING NEWS! World Threatened With Destruction by Distant Planet - Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area to be Spared! Alien warns Earthlings to move to the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area before it's too late. Dramatization of what everyone EXCEPT the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area can expect: (No actual Earthlings were hurt in the making of this picture!) BREAKING NEWS! World Threatened With Destruction by Distant Planet - Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area to be Spared!                         About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice. To find all available ho... 02/10/2014

Yup! You'd Cheer too if You Lived in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area! What? You haven't made the move to the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area yet? Well, what are you waiting for... an invitation? OK. Here's your invitation!                         About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice. To find all available homes for sale in the Triangle area of North Carolina, please visit www.justnchomes.com Call me TODAY at 919-349-9530 Email me with your Raleigh - Cary – Apex area questions   02/08/2014

Nothing to Watch on TV? Your Humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent Has a Suggestion... Cable. Satellite. Streaming Video. Sure you have plenty of options to watch TV. But, you STILL can't find anything to watch? Your humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Real Estate agent has a suggestion for you... Just click on the picture above to tune in now! About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice. To find all available homes for sale in the Triangle area of North Carolina, please visit www.justnchomes.com Call me TODAY at 919-349-95... 02/03/2014

What? You're NOT Watching the Super Bowl? How About Something Good to Read Then? Your humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Real Estate agent has a suggestion... If you're not going to watch the Super Bowl, you might as well spend the time wisely. Just head on over to www.justNChomes.com and find YOUR new Raleigh, Cary, Apex area home. You're moving here anyway, and you have three hours to kill if you're not watching the game, so why waste the day?!!   About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice. To find all available homes for sale in t... 01/30/2014

Black Ice on the Roads? Not a Problem Says Your Humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Real Estate Agent! Yes folks, there's some black ice on the roads here in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area. So, by all means, if you must drive, PLEASE be careful out there. In my constant effort to provide first rate service to my clients, your humble Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Real Estate agent has developed a way to safely go out and look for YOUR new Raleigh, Cary, Apex area home! OK. OK. I don't really have my own skyway to take you around to look for your new home. But, fear not people, the hazardous road conditions are just a temporary setback. Temperatures are predicted to be near 60 degrees by the weekend and the roads will be safe again. Until then, you can search for your new Raleigh, Cary, Apex area ho... 01/29/2014

Wally World Wednesday The Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Edition! However, if you need information on any Raleigh, Cary, Apex area home, or would like to schedule an appointment to see one, please don't hesitate to visit me on the web at www.justNChomes.com Or call me!   About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice. To find all available homes for sale in the Triangle area of North Carolina, please visit www.justnchomes.com Call me TODAY at 919-349-9530 Email me with your Raleigh - Cary – Apex area questions   01/29/2014

Does it Snow in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area? The simple answer is YES. We do get snow here in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area. It's not often that we do, but when the white stuff falls, it's usually just a trace amount. Just enough to close schools and send folks to the supermarkets to stock up on essentials. Today we're expecting anywhere from 3-5 inches of the snowfall. And, yes, it's cold out there! This pending snow will definitely close the town down for a couple of days. Schools are already announcing early releases and some have already closed for the day. Now, just because it's cold and snow is expected, that doesn't mean you can't think warm thought about your new Raleigh, Cary, Apex area home! Just click on the picture above and get started with a FREE no obligation custom home ... 01/27/2014