Cary NC - Real Estate Blog. Walk to the intercoastal or stroll to pristine public beach access; you can do either from
115 NW 13th Street at Oak Island. Available for rent (12 months minimum), this home is super clean and ready for you. When you really need to relax & enjoy this gorgeous beach life, come home to this 3 bedroom, 2 baths, open floor plan home. There’s even an outdoor shower, screened porch with ceiling fan plus front & back decks. Only $895/month, call Sandy Haynes, 910-250-4012 for a private showing of this excellent long term rental.
Cary NC - Real Estate Blog. When you really want to enjoy spending time with friends & family and even do a bit of cooking, this kitchen is built for everyone. If you are looking for Apex, NC Homes For Sale Visit www.1515HaywardsHeath.com to see this open floor plan. In addition to the 3 bedrooms & 2 baths, the kitchen features a generous breakfast bar, island, gas stove upgraded cabinetry and hardwood floors. Ideal location with Beaver Creek Commons across the street (restaurants, movie theater, fitness center and shopping). So, when you move in, invite your friends, set out some snacks and admire 1515 Haywards Heath, where the heart of this home is in the kitchen. Generously offered at only $192,000! Call Town & Country Realty for your private viewing, 919-303-9800.
Cary NC - Real Estate Blog. Top home sale in Cary NC this year, $1,455,000. Mexican mogul Carlos Slim, who ranks number one on this year’s list of Forbes billionaires, has purchased the Duke-Semans Mansion on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan for $44 million, according to the The Wall Street Journal. The sale set the fourth highest price ever paid for a townhouse in NYC. By comparison, the most expensive home sale finalized this year in Cary, NC was the sale of 103 Charmwood Court, an 8,249 square foot new home built in 2008 for $1,455,000. The asking price was $1,700,000.
Located on Fifth Ave and 82nd Street in New York’s Upper East side (directly across from the Metropolitan Museum of Art), the turn of the century beau arts townhouse is not expected to be home to the world’s richest man. Instead, Slim’s spokesperson is quoted as saying that the billionaire purchased the home as an investment.
Cary NC - Real Estate Blog. These days, going green is all the rage. Not only do you reduce your impact on the planet, but you also save money in the process. A great way to join the movement is to install a geothermal system. The Town & Country team went to a green energy seminar recently. There, they received lots of information regarding geothermal energy, and are now convinced of the benefits. In fact, Louis Heating & Cooling Service, Inc. is installing the system for one of our buyers' homes in Rolesville, and they have been nothing less than wonderful. You may ask, "what made these people decide to install a geothermal system?" In summary of one of the flyers we received, geothermal boasts:
Cary NC - Real Estate Blog. The look of your home’s exterior can make a strong first impression, enhance curb appeal and help boost resale value, but choosing the right color can be tricky. The paint experts at Sherwin-Williams offer several helpful hints for selecting the best color for your home’s exterior.
First, examine homes in different neighborhoods to get an idea of how residents apply color to their own homes. Note the most appealing color schemes in the area and consider adapting them to your home. Choose a scheme that blends well with homes in your current neighborhood or subtly stands out.
Cary NC - Real Estate Blog. It can be easy for homebuyers to overlook home insurance costs. Most buyers tend to focus on factors such as quality of neighborhood, property taxes, school districts and available recreational and cultural outlets. But the seemingly mundane detail of home insurance can add up to a big investment. The size, location, construction and overall condition of a house can affect insurance cost, choice and availability, according to the Insurance Information Institute. When looking at prospective homes, the Institute recommends that homebuyers consider the following:
- Where is the nearest fire department? Houses located near a fire station usually cost less to insure.
- Are the plumbing and electrical systems in good condition? Poorly maintained, unsafe and/or outdated systems are more costly to insure than well-maintained ones.
- Is the home vulnerable to wind damage? A beach home may be more susceptible to wind damage and can be more costly to insure than homes located inland.
- Is the home at risk for flooding or located in a flood zone? Most standard homeowners’ insurance policies do not cover floods, so you may need a separate policy, which you can get through the National Flood Insurance Program, which is serviced by private carriers, or from a few specialty insurers.
- Is the home located in an earthquake-prone area? If so, earthquake insurance requires an endorsement or a separate policy.
- Is the house well constructed and well maintained? Homes built with disaster-resistant materials and designed to meet current building codes are more likely to withstand natural disasters.
Your home is your biggest investment. Make sure you protect it with the right type of homeowners’ insurance policy.