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Whether you seek home buying tips, want insight on local happenings, or just ready to enjoy the random weird story, check out our blog.

NEW LISTING IN RALEIGH. TWO WORDS: FIVE POINTS!

11/1/2017

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Looking for a super cute home in one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Raleigh?  We've got two words:  Five Points.  919realty.com/1624sunrise
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PRICE REDUCTION

9/18/2017

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Check out this property with new and improved pricing!  919realty.com/704westknox
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AMAZING NEW CONSTRUCTION IN DURHAM!

8/28/2017

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You have to see this beauty in person. Built by Terramor Homes. Available now. 919realty.com/15richmond
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SWEET NEW BUILD IN DURHAM #1

8/28/2017

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Check out this absolutely sparkling new build in the heart of Durham!  919realty.com/1920hart
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SWEET NEW BUILD IN DURHAM #2

8/28/2017

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Fantastic new construction in the heart of Durham!  919realty.com/1924hart
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PRICE REDUCTION ALERT!!

8/28/2017

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Check out this property with new and improved pricing!  919realty.com/704westknox
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FEATURED LISTING:  M/I Homes - 1725 SE Cary Parkway, Raleigh NC

3/24/2017

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Welcome home! This brilliant Graham II with finished third floor loft is your entertainment setting. First floor offers beautiful formal dining which leads to large open kitchen featuring granite countertops, ceramic tile backsplash and large center island. 

Oversized deck located off breakfast area is the perfect spot to relax. Hardwood stairs lead to 2nd floor featuring open loft space perfect for home office or lounge area. 

​At the end of the day, your grand owners suite is your oasis with tiled walk-in shower and bench seat, separate garden tub and granite vanity top. Schedule a sneak peek today!
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ASK THE EXPERT, with MATT MADRAS:  WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP IN THE HOME BUYING PROCESS?

3/3/2017

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Real estate expert Matt Madras talks about the first step in the home buying process.
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THE TOP 5:  THINGS EVERY HOMEOWNER SHOULD KNOW

2/20/2017

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5 THINGS EVERY HOMEOWNER NEEDS TO KNOW


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WHERE IS THE MAIN WATER SHUT OFF VALVE?

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Imagine you’re anywhere in your house where water is a feature: bathroom, kitchen, laundry room. They’re all connected by a network of pipes that come from your main water source. If any of those tangential pipes springs a leak, you’ll need to shut off the water until it can be fixed.
Every home is different, but you can likely find your main valve near the perimeter of your house, at ground level, nearest your water meter. If your water pipes are visible (in the basement, for example), follow them until you reach the main inlet and valve.
It’s possible your shut-off valve could be in a crawl space, closet, or somewhere out of the way, but it should definitely be in plain sight, rather than covered over with drywall. But rather than sit there and wonder, be sure to ask the previous home seller before you move in or check your home’s blueprints for a clue.

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WHERE IS THE CIRCUIT BOX, AND IS IT PROPERLY LABELED?

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A circuit box is your house’s bodyguard against sudden spikes in electricity that run through the wires. Know your circuit box! It may enable you to avoid hiring a technician for simple electrical issues.
Most circuit boxes are located in a house’s basement, but some are also found in garages or utility closets. The switches inside correspond to rooms and sets of outlets in your home. Hopefully, they’re labeled properly—and if not, you should get on that pronto to avoid a tortuous guessing game every time you need to turn your power on and off.
If power suddenly goes out in a room (usually because you have too much plugged into one outlet), you can identify the tripped circuit by the switch that’s flipped in the opposite direction to the others. That means you may need to plug in your lava lamp elsewhere.

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WHAT IS A THERMOCOUPLE, AND DO YOU KNOW HOW TO CHANGE IT?

When your furnace goes out, you’ll be left in the cold—but not if you know how to change its thermocouple.This is the part of the furnace that shuts off the gas if your pilot light goes out, preventing that gas from seeping into your home. (You know, the gas that can kill you if left to run amok.)
If the furnace won’t stay lit, there’s a good chance you have a faulty thermocouple. Learning how to replace or adjust yours can be the difference between a $10 trip to the hardware store, and a $90/hour visit from a technician. Most thermocouples are held in place by brackets, which can be gently unscrewed to insert the replacement thermocouple.
Keeping a spare thermocouple on hand during winter is especially smart, because furnace problems can be more inconvenient—and costly—during the peak times of the year.

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WHERE ARE ALL YOUR FILTERS, AND WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME THEY WERE REPLACED?

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Lots of appliances in your home have filters. In fact, any device that conducts air or water should have some sort of filter in place to remove impurities and particulates. Changing these filters routinely can save you money, and keep you safe, which is why it’s helpful to know when they’re due to be replaced. Furnace filters should be replaced every two to three months; HVAC, ice maker, and water dispenser filters must change at least once a year. But that varies based on the manufacturer, so be sure to check your maintenance manual and not let it slide.

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DOES YOUR HOME HAVE A SUMP PUMP, AND DO YOU KNOW HOW TO KEEP IT MAINTAINED?

A sump pump is a pump (duh) installed in certain basements and crawl spaces to keep these areas of your home dry, which it does by collecting water that tries to seep in and moving it far, far away (or at least as far as the drainage ditch in your yard). They’re especially common in regions where basement flooding is an issue. Without a sump pump, the invading water can result in thousands of dollars in damage.
The good news, though, is that sump pumps are relatively easy to maintain. Check both lines, in and out, to make sure they’re not clogged with debris, and make sure the float component (this is the little bob that floats upward when water begins to fill the sump pit, activating the pump) can move smoothly.

SOURCE:  Realtor.com
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SIMPLE WAYS TO INVEST IN REAL ESTATE.  PART 4 OF 5:  REITs.

2/6/2017

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Buying real estate is about more than just finding a place to call home. Investing in real estate has become increasingly popular over the last 50 years and has become a common investment vehicle.

Although the real estate market has plenty of opportunities for making big gains, buying and owning real estate is a lot more complicated than investing in stocks and bonds. In this article, we'll go beyond buying a home and introduce you to real estate as an investment.

PART 4 of 5:  REITs

Real estate has been around since our cave-dwelling ancestors started chasing strangers out of their space, so it's not surprising that Wall Street has found a way to turn real estate into a publicly-traded instrument.

A real estate investment trust (REIT) is created when a corporation (or trust) uses investors' money to purchase and operate income properties. REITs are bought and sold on the major exchanges, just like any other stock. A corporation must pay out 90% of its taxable profits in the form of dividends, to keep its status as an REIT. By doing this, REITs avoid paying corporate income tax, whereas a regular company would be taxed its profits and then have to decide whether or not to distribute its after-tax profits as dividends.

Much like regular dividend-paying stocks, REITs are a solid investment for stock market investors that want regular income. In comparison to the aforementioned types of real estate investment, REITs allow investors into non-residential investments such as malls or office buildings and are highly liquid. In other words, you won't need a realtor to help you cash out your investment.

​SOURCE:  http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/06/realestateinvest.asp
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FREE MONEY FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS AND HOMETOWN HEROES.  YES, YOU READ THAT RIGHT!

1/19/2017

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919 Realty and Homeside are teaming up to offer this amazing grant program to first time home buyers and hometown heroes (Police, Firefighters, Educators, Veterans, Healthcare Workers).  The program flyer is below.

This grant program is amazing, offering up to $7,500 in free money to assist in closing cost, and even paying down your principal in some cases.  Imagine stepping into a home you have equity in before even living in it!  

For more information on this incredible program, click the button below.
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