You Don't Need a Map to Find Your New Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Home... What you do need though is a Real Estate agent who knows the market, and one who knows the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area. Having a buyer's agent in mostly every scenario does NOT cost you anything but your loyalty to that agent. So, if you're considering buying a home in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area, hire a buyer's agent. If you don't know one, call me, because... You Don't Need a Map to Find Your New Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area 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... 04/17/2013

BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex, North Carolina Area As the weather begins to warm up here in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex NC area, more and more motorcyclists are taking to our roads and highways. With that in mind, the Cary Police Department is hosting the first of many "BikeSafe" information and riding classes, FREE of charge on April 26th at 8:45AM sharp. Licensed motorcyclists will learn things like hazard management, motorcycle control, overtaking and cornering. The class will involve both a short ride in the morning and a long ride in the afternoon. For more information and to see upcoming dates for the BikeSafe NC Rider Skills Day events, click here.       About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you ... 04/16/2013

The weather AND the Real Estate market here in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area of North Carolina area are starting to get hot! Well, actually it's only the weather that's starting to get hot. The Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Real Estate market has been hot for some time now. If you're thinking of buying a home in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area, don't wait any longer. The home you fall in love with today just might not be available tomorrow. 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 are... 04/10/2013

From a blog post by Lisa Sullivan, Marketing Director of Fonville Morisey - Cary, Preston Office Thought you’d like to see this picture Sharon shared with me Her client, David LeBlond is an acquaintance of mine in the Raleigh social media circles. He Tweeted to me back in November that he might be looking to purchase a home this spring. I asked him for a bit more information (what area, type of home, etc.) and with Darcy’s help, we connected him to Sharon for when he was ready. They’ve been working together for a couple of months and today he happily closed on his home. This is a true testament to the unique power of building relationships through social media outlets (in this case Twitter).  Really happy this worked out for them both! Thanks for such a great plug for Kowitz Realty, Lisa! 04/01/2013

Chef Wynton Mann is having a class for Seniors at the Herbert C. Young Community Center called: Delicious Pastries on Thursday, April 4th. Come out from 10 am until 12:30 pm to learn the basics of making pastries, pastry filling, chocolate eclairs, profiteroles, napoleons and more! Register today before all the spots are full! Cost is $22 for Cary residents and $29 for non-residents. Location: 101 Wilkinson Avenue Phone: (919) 460-4965 04/01/2013

Chef Wynton Mann would like to invite everyone 16 and up to join him for a new class called: Salute to Sushi! This class will run from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Thursday, March 28th. Learn the secret technique to making sushi in only one lesson. By the end, you’ll be able to put together a California roll, Rainbow roll, miso soup and much more. Make sure you register before all the spots are filled! Cost for the class is $40 for Cary residents and $52 for non-residents. Location: 101 Wilkinson Avenue Phone: (919) 460-4965 04/01/2013

Chef Wynton Mann will be teaching a class for teens on Thursday, March 28th from 4:30pm to 6pm on different kinds of chocolate! Sounds like my kind of class. You will learn what the different types are and how they are used. Each student will get to make their own chocolate lava cake, delicious chocolate mousse and much more! Registration for Cary residents is $22, and $29 for non-residents. Sign up today before all the spots are filled! Location: 101 Wilkinson Avenue Phone: (919) 460-4965 04/01/2013

  Don Johnson Real Estate Team Delivers Top Performance Real Estate Services There are many things I can say about the high quality of service my Team and I provide to our home seller and home buyer clients, but probably none would be as credible as testimonials from some of my recent clients themselves.   At the Don Johnson Real Estate Team, we strive to go above and beyond our client’s expectations and deliver exceptional service and value.   Top Performance is our Motto! Cary Review Us Testimonials Through our process of renovating and selling a townhouse, we found Don Johnson to be an effective organizer, very reliable and highly motivated. His ... more 5.0/5.0 by user0756778 Don Johnson's manner is always professional and his work meets the highest ethical standards. Using his insp... 03/26/2013

Bach? Beethoven? Hendrix? Where to Go to Get Music Lessons in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Whatever style of music makes you happy, there are no shortages of places here in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area to learn how to play it.Where to Go for Music Lessons in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area View Larger Map And, when you need to buy a new home in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area to fit that grand piano you just learned to play, head on over to www.justNChomes.com.Until then, just click on the link below to find a place to get some lessons!Where to Go for Music Lessons in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area  Practice! Practice! Practice! 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 - C... 03/10/2013

        Preston Country Club is one of my favorite places to dine and meet clients. I admit I am not a golfer but there is so much more to this this beautiful Country Club a Center Piece for my new client tours of Cary NC. From Dining to tennis and world class golf Preston Country Club is a place worth checking out if you are in the area.  Check this out! NEWS RELEASE For Release:     Wednesday, March 6, 2013 Contact:          Matt Massei, General Manager                         mmassei@prestonwoodcc.com                              Kristin Harris, Communications Director                              kharris@prestonwoodcc.com or (919) 630-4625                New Hybrid Tees at Prestonwood Country Club   CARY, N.C. – In support of the PGA of America’s Tee It Forward initiative, Prestonw... 03/05/2013

Cary Restaurants Dining Options Abound in Cary Residents of Cary, NC have hundreds of restaurant options available to them. From home style cooking to national chains, burgers and pizza to ethnic fare, fine dining to fast food, you are bound to find something that appeals to you. Make the quick drive to Morrisville or Raleigh, and your choices are endless! If you’re out shopping near Cary, there are restaurants available at many of the shopping centers, malls and food courts to grab a quick bite.  Along with dining options, you will find many things to do in Cary at these great shopping centers. Crossroads Plaza Shoppes of Kildaire Chatham Square Shopping Center Northside Station Shopping Center Waverly Place For complete listings and restaurant reviews in the Cary area, check out Urban... 03/04/2013

 The 55 plus market is growing and is expected to keep growing as the baby boomers head for the hills. The National Association of Home Builder's Vice President of Survey and Housing Policy Research Paul Emrath was recently quoted at a briefing at the groups annual conference as saying that single family homes in the 55-plus market tripled in the last quarter of 2012 versus 2011...tripled! Admittedly 2011 was nothing to write home about, but still! There is a lot to think about before moving to a 55- plus community in Raleigh or the Triangle, what are the amenities, monthly dues, rules and regs etc, so it’s best to do your homework. Carolina Preserve by Del Webb is just such a community, located in Cary,NC it offers many activities and amenities along with a good range of home plans de... 03/02/2013

With Apologies to Grand Funk Railroad... I'm Your Captain, I'm Your Captain... For Buying or Selling a Home in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area!!! OK, OK. I know this song has nothing to do with Real Estate, but when I sat down to write this blog, it just seemed to fit... Well, except for the "Though I'm feeling mighty sick" part. But, other than that, it works here! You see, my friends, when buying or selling a home in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area, you need a "captain" to help you steer your ship stay focused. Without a Real Estate agent by your side, you're probably going to waste a lot of time trying to sell a home, or a lot of gas and time trying to buy one.So, when it's time to buy or sell a home in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area, call the captain!Because, "I'm your captain, I'm your cap... 02/28/2013

Find Homes for Sale in Cary, NC   OR   1) Search for Homes manually using your own criteria at: www.NCStyleHomes.com   (Only active homes will come up)   2) Set up and save your own search at:  www.FindNCStyleHomes.com   3) Receive a Daily Update of Homes for Sale in Cary, NC by Emailing your search criteria to carla@carlafreund.com:   Area:   Price Range:   # Bedrooms:   # Bathrooms:   Sq. Feet:   Garage/Parking?   Lot Size:   Amenities (pool, etc.):   Detached/Townhome:   Age of Home:                  School Needs:     Date Needed   Anything else you want us to add to search:     Are there any particular neighborhoods you’ve already identified?     Do you have any other questions/concerns?   Interested in selling your Cary home? Please go towww.whatsmynchomeworth.com for additional in... 02/19/2013

Lochmere Cary - Neighborhood Video - Best Place in Cary See Why Residents Love Living in Lochmere! Residents enjoy beautiful lake front living, community walking trails around the lakes, a pristine Golf Course and Golf Club, and well maintained Swimming and Tennis facilities.  With convenient access to major Cary retail, hospital and fitness facilities, Lochmere offers all the conveniences of city living with the peaceful tranquility of manicured lawns and an abundance of wildlife.  Contact the Don Johnson Real Estate team for a personal tour of the neighborhood.  Don is a resident of Lochmere and has helped many families make the move to Lochmere.  If you are considering selling your home in Lochmere, Don is THE local expert and can help you find a buyer who will love your home as much... 02/18/2013

Meteor Poised to Strike the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area!!! OK, OK. This is completely false! Well, to the best of my knowledge it is. I can't guarantee that a meteor will not hit the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area.But, as of today, my resources in the scientific community assure me that we are not in any immediate peril.So... Until further notice, rest assured that you can proceed with your plans to buy your new Raleigh, Cary, Apex area home!Just head on over to www.justNChomes.com to begin your quest.But do it NOW!Because hey, you just never know... Meteor Poised to Strike the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area!!! 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; o... 02/17/2013

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone! Yes, flowers and chocolates are nice. But for something really sweet in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area... How about a sweet deal on a new home? Just head on over to www.justNChomes.com and begin the quest to find your sweet 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 Email me with your Raleigh - Cary – Apex area questions   02/14/2013

Tired of Climbing Stairs? Let's Find a Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area Home with a 1st Floor Master Bedroom for You! Let's face it folks, we're all getting a little older each and every day. We consistently forget where we left our glasses...only to find out they're right on our head where we left them! Our keys seem to be lost every time we go to look for them! And don't even get me started on the physical effects of aging! With that being said, many of my buyer clients have asked me to search for homes with 1st floor master bedrooms for them. A quick search on the MLS this morning showed 365 homes with 1st floor masters currently on the market in Raleigh, Cary and Apex. Could one of them be yours? Call or email me. Because, let's face it folks, we're not getting any younger! About The Author... 02/11/2013

The Triangle is for Lovers! Date night planned for Valentine's Day? Planning on surprising your honey with flowers? Don't think that Valentine's Day is over on the 15th... February is for Lovers in the Triangle! Click HERE to view the February events in the Triangle that are happening now!image courtesy of flicker.com Home Inventories are very low in the Triangle If you are thinking about listing your home please call me, at 919-417-4367 or email me, let's see what your home value is in 2013. Questions about the Triangle Market? Checkout our Market Report   I am looking for inventory; buyers are having a hard time finding great homes in the Triangle in Spring 2013. New construction starts are at the lowest in 13 years, and resale for homes if purchased 2004-2011 at the height of the ma... 02/10/2013

Reward Offered to Home Buyers and Sellers in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex Area... Wanted: A Real Estate agent to help me buy or sell a home in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex area. Reward: Great service above and beyond expectations. We found your man...   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 02/03/2013