CARY NC  Single Family Homes from $400-500,000

CARY NC Single family homes from $400-500,000 are plentiful in our market both form national builders and local custom builders.  This price point will get you on average a third acre, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, bonus room, 2/3 car garages, and numerous custom features.  

A few thing I should mention about our market.  Three car garages are not the norm.  In recent years we've begun to see more, however 2 car garages are our standard.  It may stem from not needing to store so many season items.

Another item that is not a norm is a basement.  I know, its unheard of for those of you from the north.  Our soil is clay.  Clay and basements do not mix.  Clay retains moisture, moisture creates mold and mildew, mold and mildew and human do not mix.  

We do have walk out basements, usually at a premium beginning in the $400-500,000 price range.

Looking for a single family home in the $400-500,000 price range in Cary NC?  Visit:

• Amberly
• Carpenter Village
• Carramore
• Cary Park
• Greystone
• Highcroft
• Highland Oaks
• Lochmere
• MacGregor Down
• Preston Village
• Rigsbee Farm
• Twin Lakes

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• a former teacher that knows the schools system
  
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CARY NC  Single Family Homes $500,000-$700,000

CARY NC Single Family Homes - $500,000-$700,000 feature exquisite executive homes with something for everyone.

More than any other Triangle community Cary offers an extensive selection of single family homes in the $500,000-$700,000 price range.  Custom and nationals builders present homes boasting the latest upgrades and styles.  National builders like John Weiland Homes and Toll Brothers offer competitive pricing, long standing quality, and selection.

Cary is the housing hub of the economic force RTP (Research Triangle Park).  Cary's close proximity makes it an obvious choice for those corporation calling RTP home.  New highways like I-540 create easy access to I-40, I-440, NC 55, and NC 64, all arteries to RTP.

When visiting Cary NC or  planning a move-up, plan on visiting top neighborhoods in the

$500,000-$700,000 price range such as:

 

• Bishop's Gate
• Carramore
• Cary Park
• Highcroft
• Highland Oaks
• Lochmere
• MacGregor Downs
• Preston 
• Preston Village
• and many more. 

 

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• a former teacher that knows the schools system
  
• has lived in the area for over 15 years
• has expertise to get the job done?

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CARY NC Staging Your Home

CARY NC Staging your home is an important aspect of the home selling process.  Buyers want to be able to see themselves and their possessions in the house.

Buying a home is an emotional process that involves all of the senses.  Buyers will be swayed by a bright, fresh smelling home that they can imagine living in themselves. 

I realize it’s a challenge to live in a home that has been staged.  Remember, well staged homes in Cary sell quicker.  The outcome is worth the effort.

Remove clutter: 

• Minimize your décor, by packing away nick-knacks, toys, books, rugs, etc.
• Put away family photos.   Buyers need to see themselves in the home.
• Make rooms appear as spacious as possible. Rearrange/remove furniture as needed.
• Less is more even in kid’s rooms.

Prior to 1^st showing:

• Label any items that will not be included in the sale, or simply remove.
• Label special features/upgrades. 

Prior to EACH Showing:

• Look at each room through the eyes of a Buyer.  Make necessary changes.
• Open drapes/shades
• Turn on ALL lights
• Keep pets outside or kenneled
• Leave.  Buyers will find it uncomfortable if you are there, even if you are out of sight.

If you work during the day prepare your home as if you will have a showing each day.  Again, it will be worth the effort in the end.

 

 

 

 

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From:  Christina
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 11:43 AM
To: Lohman, Linda
Subject: FW: Repairs

 Linda,

 What can we expect when we get to the repairs stage?  We want to be able to properly budget.

 Chris

Cary NC Repairs a Necessary Part of Selling Your Home

Cary NC Repairs are a necessary part of selling your home.  When you decide to sell your home that first thing most people think about is what repairs will need to be done.  The trend these days, because it is a Buyer's Market, is to do a pre-inspection.  

A pre-inspection is done by the seller before the home is listed for sale.  This step allows for the seller to address issues with the home before listing.  Buyer's are very picky during a Buyer's Market and have higher standards when selecting a home.

While a pre-inspection will give sellers a piece of mind, buyer's will usually pay to have their own inspection done after contract.  
Once an offer is signed by all partied it becomes a contract and the next step is an inspection.  Buyer's are responsible for paying for the inspection.  It usually takes place within the first week after the contract date.  

In the Cary NC market we offer two alternatives for inspection.
   
    Alternative 1:  

   The home is inspected and the inspector provides and Inspection Report for the buyer.
   Buyer has several days, stated in the contract to submit a formal Request for Repairs to the seller.
   Seller  has usually 3-5 days, stated in the contract, to decide which repairs to complete.  
   Your agents will negotiate the repairs requests.

In the Cary NC market a repair is defined as a structural, mechanical, termite issue.   Cosmetic issues are not addresses.  An item "must perform the function for which intended and not be in need of immediate repair".

    Alternative 2:

    Option money in the form of a check is given to the seller to "take the property off the market during the inspection period".
    Buyer has an inspection completed and had a pare-determined amount of time to decide to buy or not buy the home.
    If buyer decides not to buy the option money is kept by the seller.
    If buyer decides to buy the option money is credited at closing.

Both forms of inspections are routinely used in the Cary NC market.  


Cary NC      Repairs   a Necessary Part of Selling your Home was first published in CaryRealEstateBlogger.com - A Blog by Linda Lohman

Below is an email question that inspired this post:

From: Alexa
Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011 1:21 PM
To: Lohman, Linda
Cc:
Subject: Re: Relocation to Cary

 Linda,

 My husband and I are considering a move to NC.  We really like the Del Webb Carolina Preserve neighborhood.  What can you tell us about it?

 Alexa   

 

Cary NC Carolina Preserve Amberly Del Webb

Cary NC Carolina Preserve Amberly Del Webb is the premier Active Adult +55 Community in the Triangle. Convenient to major highways, shopping, entertainment yet tucked away in Chatham County just over the Wake County border.

 Residents of Carolina Preserve Amberly Del Webb are pampered with full use of Bradford Hall, the amenities center.  Two pools, complete fitness center, activity rooms, computer nook, craft rooms are just the start of the many ways Bradford Hall will keep you busy. Outdoor activities include a pool, tennis, shuffle board, boccie ball, putting green, a little bit for everyone.

Carolina Preserve boasts multiple floor plan in three levels of living:

• Dogwood Collection
• Emerald Collection
• Cardinal Collection

New home sites are still available as well as resales.  

For a showing of any Carolina Preserve Amberly Del Webb home (new or resale) Call Linda Lohman 919-454-6720

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Cary NC  Guaranty Title Offer "Key Docs"

Cary NC   Guaranty Title offers "Key Docs" to clients.  What are "Key Docs"?  Key  Docsare digitally stored closing documents on a USB  flash drive. When clients use Guaranty Titlefor thier title insurance they will receive all their closing documents stored on a paperless USB flash drive.

An extra added bonus is that the clients can then use the USB Key Docsto add their own documents.  Brillant idea!  My own personal filing cabinet is full of post-closing documents from four moves and countless re-financing.

Cary NC is a high-tech hub, home to Research Triangle Park the place that hundreds of high-tech, biomedical corporations reside.  Clients are high-techand have the that same expectation of thier real estate agents.  Guaranty Title's Key Docsansewrs that call.

Many institutions are moving toward paperless documents.  Our daughter's collegeorientation at ECU (Eastern Carolina University)  we were given the option of a stack of papers or a Pirate Chest Key.  You guessed it, the mascot at ECU is a Pirate and the key is a USB flash drive.  

Cary NC Guaranty Title offers Key Docs, ECU offering Pirate Chest Key are just a few examples of our rapid move toward a paperless society. signature

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• a former teacher that knows the schools system
  
• has lived in the area for over 15 years
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