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Hurricane Safety

Posted by John Cook on June 30, 2016 in  Home Safety
Hurricane season is upon residents in coastal areas around the country, but there are months to go before season’s end. There’s still time to prepare! Your short list should include the following tasks: 1. Assemble an emergency kit. Set aside provisions of non-perishable food and water, a battery-powered radio, a first-aid kit, a flashlight (with extra batteries), hand tools and a whistle. 2. Gas up. Fill up your tank, provided it is still safe to travel ahead of the storm. 3. Set a plan f... read more

How to Buy a House in a Super Competitive Market

Posted by John Cook on June 27, 2016 in  uncategorized
How to Buy a House in a Super Competitive Market By Tyler Harman When homes sell in minutes and accept offers way over list price, how do you stand a chance? I work in one of the most competitive markets in the country and have seen how frustrated buyers can become. After seeing a few horror stories myself, here are five tips that will help manage expectations (for both buyers and agents) and make their journey smoother and more enjoyable.The Learning CurveIn this new age of technology, buyers are drowning... read more

Downtown Raleigh

Posted by John Cook on June 30, 2016 in  Area Info
Downtown Raleigh provides attractions everybody loves which consists of: over 150 restaurants and bars, shopping, concerts, art museums, and even food truck festivals. With all of these amenities given, the welcoming environment is a great place to get out and explore what we have to offer in the state capital. This month there are plenty of events going on. Every Tuesday year-round at the Raleigh Times Bar there is beer and banjo music played from 7:30-10:30pm. Enjoy a cold drink and some great music. http:/... read more
DIY Fails: Hire a Pro for These 5 Home Improvement Projects By Nicki Escudero Consumer spending on home remodeling is outpacing the growth of the economy, according to data from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.The proliferation of home improvement programs on TV and online has contributed to the DIY movement, but don't think you can do it all yourself. Realtor.com® reports that only about 10 percent of the steps it takes to complete a project actually make it to air, and recomm... read more

Carrboro Farmers Market

Posted by John Cook on June 30, 2016 in  uncategorized
The Farmers’ Market of Carrboro has been going strong since 1996. You can come experience a local favorite Wednesdays 3-6pm and Saturday 7am-Noon. One of the unique features this market has to offer is that all of the products must be local. The farthest away the produce can be grown is just 50 miles, with an average of only 25 miles. This market gives the customers and farmers a mutual feeling of merriment because of the local environment surrounding them. http://www.carrborofarmersmarket.com... read more

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