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Cary Bustling With Summer Activity

mike@mikesrealestateteam.com — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:38:27 +0100

Cary NC - Real Estate Blog. While it's tempting to sit inside and indulge in the cold air conditioning during these hot days, the Town of Cary is providing lots of great opportunities to venture outdoors.

July is National Parks and Recreation Month, which the Town of Cary officially recognized at its meeting on July 15th. Sure, the amount of days in July is dwindling, but our parks and greenways definitely are not! One factor that attracts buyers and helps sellers in Cary NC [...]

Cary's Fall Program Brochure Now Available

janette@mikesrealestateteam.com — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Cary NC - Real Estate Blog. The Town of Cary’s Fall 2010 Brochure is bursting with activities, classes and camps sure to appeal to all ages. The Town's extensive list of events and activities is a great advantage for homes for sale in Cary NC, making Cary a desireable place to settle down. Featured events include the Cary Caribbean Festival, the 10th Celebration of Diwali, Howlin’ Good Halloween and handfuls of other holiday events. Other classes and activities focus on self-improvement, fo [...]

The Long and Winding Road...To Be Repaved

mike@mikesrealestateteam.com — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Cary NC - Real Estate Blog. Long-awaited and requested repairs for Cary NC thoroughfare Kildaire Farm Road scheduled to begin July 2010.

As a driver, I have had my fair share of visits to the mechanic for oil changes, tune-ups, tire rotations and alignments. As a Cary resident though, I wonder how many of the alignments needed are due to the potholes along Kildaire Farm Road. What used to be a quiet (albeit punctuated by moo's) dairy farm is now one of the most integral arte [...]

Cary Listed in Money Magazine's Top 25 Best Places to Live

janette@mikesrealestateteam.com — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Cary NC - Real Estate Blog. Cary, North Carolina has been named the best place to live in the Southeastern United States out of more than 100 cities nationwide by Money Magazine. Cary is the only North Carolina community to make the Money Magazine Top 25 list; Chapel Hill, ranked at 40, was the only other North Carolina community in the top 100. Factors affecting the rankings included median income, population growth, unemployment rates, the cost of residential housing relative to local inc [...]

CARY, MORRISVILLE, AND WAKE COUNTY RTP REMINDED OF IRRIGATION RULES

janette@mikesrealestateteam.com — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Cary NC - Real Estate Blog. After extremely high morning demand, the Town of Cary is reminding its water customers in Cary, Morrisville, and the Wake County portion of the Research Triangle Park to follow the year-round alternate day watering rules and to hold irrigation to one inch per week, including rainfall. By 8:30 a.m., the Cary-Apex Water Treatment Plant had pumped 10 million gallons of treated water into the system, which is as much as 30 percent more than might be seen during that sa [...]

Green is the new black, and geothermal is the new green.

mike@mikesrealestateteam.com — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100

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' h [...]

Color Correct

info@imgforge.com — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100

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 ad [...]

Home Insurance Checklist

info@imgforge.com — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100

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. W [...]

Relocation Costs

info@imgforge.com — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Cary NC - Real Estate Blog. Considering a move to a new city? Before you pack your bags and hire a moving company, be sure to research the potential price tag of relocating. It may cost more than you think.

Cost of living can vary greatly from town to town, so be sure to do some research before taking the plunge. Better Homes and Gardens recommends browsing the local newspaper for grocery promotions, ads, and other local news to track costs so you can put those figures into a workshe [...]

Spring Cleaning

mike@mikesrealestateteam.com — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Cary NC - Real Estate Blog. Got any old stuff that you're ready to get rid of? Leftovers from a yard sale? Here's a great option: Cat Angels of Cary. Cat Angels is a privately owned shelter for cats and kittens in Cary. Every two months, they hold a yard sale with all proceeds going to the shelter. All of their yard sale items come from donations- this is where you come in! If you would like to donate your items for this worthy cause, please contact the organization. You can email Barbara Terry [...]

Warm weather is here, and so are lots of fun activities!

mike@mikesrealestateteam.com — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Cary NC - Real Estate Blog. Summer is only days away, and local events are popping up as quickly as I can research them!

The Town of Cary's Annual "Dog Days of June" festival, adored by canines and owners like, will be held this Saturday, June 5th from 9am to 2pm at Field #4 in Fred G. Bond Metro Park off of Cary Parkway. The Town of Cary holds this event to unite local dog lovers and encourage dog health and safety. Rabies vaccinations, micro-chipping, and a variety of free events for [...]

North Carolina Releases Phase Two of Energy Star Rebates

mike@mikesrealestateteam.com — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Cary NC - Real Estate Blog. There's quite a hype surrounding the going green movement these days. Homeowners all around North Carolina will once again experience the satisfaction of replacing their old, resource-selfish clunkers of appliances with brand-spankin'-new, energy efficient appliances thanks to the installment of the state's Energy Star rebate program- phase two officially starting today!

Phase one saw the sale of over 54,000 appliances as a part of the program. This time, mor [...]

Apex Open House - Encore Presentation!

info@imgforge.com — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Cary NC - Real Estate Blog. Second chances don't come around often so don't miss out! Many of you were traveling this past weekend for the holiday and didn't get a chance to stop by to tour this beautiful home and enjoy some refreshments. 408 High Holborn Court, Apex, NC will be open to the public on Sunday, June 6th from 1-4pm. Check out www.408HighHolborn.com to get a preview of this fabulously updated home on a premium lot. Notice the improved price of $209,900! 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bat [...]

Apex Open House

janette@mikesrealestateteam.com — Wed, 26 May 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Cary NC - Real Estate Blog. Popular Amherst Subdivision, 408 High Holborn Court, Apex, NC will be open to the public. Check out www.408HighHolborn.com to get a preview of this fabulously updated home on a premium lot. Stop by this Sunday, 5/30, from 1-4, this home is fabulous! $214,700, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 1,703 sq ft of updates: carpeting, paint, hardwood flooring, light fixtures and hardware make this home ready to move in. Call Town & Country Realty 919-303-9800 for a personal [...]

Just Listed! 510 Lyndenbury Drive

janette@mikesrealestateteam.com — Mon, 24 May 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Town & Country Realty Named to Top 25 Residential Teams

janette@mikesrealestateteam.com — Mon, 24 May 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Cary NC - Real Estate Blog. The May 14, 2010 Triangle Business Journal recently named Town & Country Realty, Inc. as one of the Top 25 Residential Real Estate Teams in the Triangle. The list was published in the May 14th edition. Awards were given based on 2009 Gross Sales.

Town & Country Realty is in its 8th successful year of business. Our company is resolute in our mission to provide outstanding customer service and offer a "love it or leave it" guarantee as a measure [...]

Exercise Good Water Habits to Beat the Peak in Cary

janette@mikesrealestateteam.com — Wed, 19 May 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Cary NC - Real Estate Blog. With higher temperatures and dry weather upon us, the Town of Cary encourages all citizens to “Exercise Good Water Habits,” the theme of this summer’s Beat the Peak campaign. Throughout the season, citizens can maintain their commitment to conserve water by giving their landscape a sustainable workout and their homes a water efficient makeover.

Good Water Habits Workshops are scheduled throughout the summer to help citizens learn how to pump up their wate [...]

Cary restricts use of pine straw around buildings

janette@mikesrealestateteam.com — Mon, 17 May 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Cary NC - Real Estate Blog. The Cary Town Council on Thursday approved a revision to the city's fire codes that restricts the use of pine straw around all but single-family residences.

The code revisions cites fire dangers posed by pine straw, which is a cheap, popular landscaping tool but studies say is also highly flammable.

The rules bans using pine straw within 10 feet of multifamily dwellings and commercial buildings with combustible exteriors, such as vinyl, aluminum, masonite [...]

Cary & Morrisville Water Customers Reminded of Year-Round Alternate Day Watering Rules

janette@mikesrealestateteam.com — Fri, 14 May 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Cary NC - Real Estate Blog. Don't forget that alternate day watering rules are in effect year round in Cary and Morrisville. Water customers with odd-numbered street addresses can water outdoors using automated devices such as sprinklers and irrigation systems only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Customers with even-numbered street addresses may water outdoors using sprinklers and irrigation systems only on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. NO ONE MAY USE OUTDOOR automated devices--i [...]

Just Listed! 408 High Holborn Ct in Apex

janette@mikesrealestateteam.com — Thu, 13 May 2010 05:00:00 +0100