Vineyard Square Neighborhood Update For the recent Active, Pending and Closed real estate transactions for Chapel Hill's Vineyard Square neighborhood, click here: Vineyard Square.  If you have any questions about any of these homes, please call or email The Rogers Team. Home Search: To set up an automated search for the home of your dreams, click Triangle Home Search and enter your dreams! Your Home's Value: If you are planning on selling your home, it would be our pleasure to provide a no-obligation valuation of your home.  Click Your Home's Value and enter the requested information.  Neighborhood Update: If you would like to receive email notification of real estate transactions in your neighborhood or other neighborhoods, click Neighborhood Updates and we will add you to the system. ... 02/19/2009

Southern Village Neighborhood Update For the recent Active, Pending and Closed real estate transactions for Chapel Hill's Southern Village neighborhood, click here: Southern Village.  If you have any questions about any of these homes, please call or email The Rogers Team. Home Search: To set up an automated search for the home of your dreams, click Triangle Home Search and enter your dreams! Your Home's Value: If you are planning on selling your home, it would be our pleasure to provide a no-obligation valuation of your home.  Click Your Home's Value and enter the requested information.  Neighborhood Update: If you would like to receive email notification of real estate transactions in your neighborhood or other neighborhoods, click Neighborhood Updates and we will add you to the syste... 02/19/2009

Ok, here comes my bias. . . What a game last night.  UNC 101, Duke 87.  UNC came out of the gate with a quick 10 point lead.  It was shortly after that when Duke pulled ahead and stayed ahead until the end of the first half.  The Tarheels came out in the second half and pulled out all the stops.  Did you see that 3-point shot by Hansbrough with 2 seconds to go on the shot clock?  It was an amazing basket.  Ty Lawson also had an incredible game.  This game had all the rivalry that we love to see in college basketball.  Oh, what a game. So I think this is why in North Carolina they say, "The Sky is Carolina Blue."  Go Heels! Click here to learn more about Team Jodi and our services Click here to view Team Jodi's listing Click here to Search listings throughout Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Durha... 02/12/2009

The 2008 Year End data are out for Chapel Hill and Orange County Closed sales in Chapel Hill and Orange County declined 29 in 2008.  Chapel Hill and Orange County did better than the rest of the Triangle where overall sales were down 35%. The average days on market for resale homes was 77 and the average days on market for new construction was 132.  The current supply based on 2008 closings is 7 months.  This tracks with the rest of the Triangle area market. The average sales price for Orange County was $322,100, which is down 8% compared with 2007. In Chapel Hill-Carrboro, the average sales price was $362,531, which is down 7% from 2007. In looking at single family homes ONLY in Chapel Hill-Carrboro, the average sales price was $464,440.  This represents a 3% decline from 2007. Althoug... 02/05/2009

This past Wednesday, the Chapel Hill Town Council members and members of the UNC-Chapel Hill's Board of Trustees disagreed over what should be done with the remaining 750 acres of the 1,000 acre Carolina North site.  UNC plans to build an academic and research campus on 250 acres of the site, but would not agree to permanently preserve the remaining 750 acres of land as many on the Town Council want.  I live across the street from this tract of land.  It is a very beautiful piece of property with wonderful walking, mountain biking and running trails.  It is actually more property than UNC currently sits on.  That is an amazing fact.  It is my hope that as UNC develops this property, the beautiful and peaceful trails are preserved.  The Innovation Center, Carolina North's first building,... 01/24/2009

Despite the economic recession, the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School system is continuing to move forward with the plans for the 11th elementary school. The new elementary school is proposed to be built in the Northside neighborhood between Caldwell and McMasters streets (this is very close to downtown Chapel Hill).  The first step in the development process, the concept plans, were submitted to the Town of Chapel Hill in December.  School Board Chairwoman Lisa Stuckey cautiously acknowledged that plans could change.   The school is tentatively scheduled to open in the August of 2011.  I will continue to discuss the progress on the development of this school.  I wonder what they will name this one. . .  Any ideas? 01/24/2009

Chapel Hill-Carrboro School students continue to outperform their counterparts across North Carolina in reading, despite a drop in reading test performance as a result of significant changes made this year in the tests given to students grades 3-8.  These changes include setting higher standards for attaining proficiency.  These changes resulted in 78.5 percent of CHCCS students posting proficiency in reading compared to 93.4 percent in 2008.  The drop in scores in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro district is approximately ½ of the decline that has been seen statewide.  Raising standards is of course a good thing, but it will take a year or two before this evens out. Some feel that these results are somewhat demoralizing to the students and staff, however, the goal is to raise standards across ... 01/24/2009

Registration for Kindergarten Begins in FebruaryThe Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will begin accepting registrations for kindergartners for Fall 2009 on Monday, February 2. To make it more convenient for families, forms may be printed from the district's website, www2.chccs.k12.nc.us/registration, or a registration packet may be received by mail by calling the registrar, Marlen Orio, and leaving your name and address.  Parents may also come by Lincoln Center to pick up a kindergarten registration packet and take it home.  All of these options allow the forms to be completed so parents may be more prepared before coming in to register. Only parents or legal guardians are permitted to register students. Registration forms may be returned in person to the registrar at Lincoln Center Mo... 01/23/2009

A client recently asked me if there would be snow when they come to town at the end of January.  My response was, "Snow, what is snow?" Well, today we certainly have snow and it is beautiful. We have not had a good snow in Chapel hill, North Carolina in 4 years. I wanted to show you how much has accumulated so far. This is good for us. Take a look at the table on our deck. I also wanted you to catch a glimpse of the veiw out my front and back doors. The kids are going to have a blast today.  The dog has already been having fun.  All of this and the inaguration too.  What a day to remember -- January 20, 2009.   01/20/2009

It’s time again for a year-end Chapel Hill real estate, neighborhood market update.  Lake Hogan Farms is a complex neighborhood with three distinct sections.  This year, I have decided to provide market data, specifically high, low and average figures, separately for the single family homes on “larger” lots, single family patio homes and the townhouses.    Average Stats Based on 16 Sales – Single Family Homes “Larger Lots”   Beds Baths SqFt LP SP SP/LP DOM High 5 5 4,728 $959,000 $935,000 97% 222 Low 4 3 2,804 $465,000 $455,000 94% 2 Average 4 3 3,567 $648,521 $633,250 97% 59   Average Stats Based on 10 Sales – Single Family Patio Homes   Beds Baths SqFt LP SP SP/LP DOM High 5 3 3,011 $436,000 $420,000 96% 128 Low 3 3 1,876 $325,000 $323,000 99% 8 Average 4 3 2,242 $362,450 $353,750 98... 01/19/2009

Save the date for Meet Your Match at the APS! February 14th 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. February 14th is Valentines’ Day. What could be better than finding a new love at the APS of Durham on Valentine’s Day? Come to Meet Your Match and visit with the adoptable cats and dogs. We hope you’ll meet YOUR match and adopt a new best friend. So many animals are waiting for you and ready to give you unconditional love. Won’t you consider adopting? And if you have already opened up your home please spread the word about the joys of adopting a pet and invite those you know to visit the shelter on Valentine’s Day or anytime the shelter is open!     APS Partners with the Salvation Army The APS of Durham has joined with the Salvation Army to provide cat and dog food to those facing economic hardship. If you... 01/19/2009

It’s time again for a year-end neighborhood real estate market update.  Since my mid-year update, no additional homes came on the market in Ironwoods so the stats remain the same.  The chart below shows the high, low and average figures for 2008. As a Realtor and neighbor, I am very happy to report that this year sales in Ironwoods were very strong.  Overall, sales are down a solid 30% in Chapel Hill and across the Triangle.  I was thrilled to see the responsiveness of the market to homes in Ironwoods.  All the homes that came on the market in Ironwoods sold quickly and got 98% of their asking price, on average.  There was only one house that had a price reduction.  Otherwise, the houses were priced right and sellers got most of what they were asking for.   Average Stats Based on 6 Sal... 01/18/2009

  CHCCS to host multi-generational Inauguration viewing and dialogue A coalition of CHCCS student organizations will sponsor a multi-generational Inauguration viewing and dialogue event on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm at Carrboro High School. CHCCS staff and students have been invited to take part in the event.  The group will gather to view the Inauguration on big-screen televisions and then engage in a one-hour, multi-generational dialogue about this historic event.  CHCCS staff members taking part will receive one-tenth of a continuing education unit for their participation. The event is being co-sponsored by Blue Ribbon Mentor-Advocate, Blue Ribbon Youth Leadership Institute, Carrboro High's Student Equity Leadership Team, Chapel Hill High's Student Equity Lea... 01/14/2009

Moving can be extremely stressful especially if you have children. It is important to be aware of the things that may be a concern to your children when making a move. A few areas of concern for children when making a move may include: Preschool children tend to worry about being left behind or separated from their parents. Kids aged 6 to 12 can be concerned with how their daily routines will be affected. Teenagers are concerned primarily with fitting in and having their social life disrupted. A way to ease these concerns may include: Communicating with your child about what the new house will be like. Take them on a visit of the new home and neighborhood (if possible) If you can, visit the school with your child and meet some of the teachers. Involving your children in the move can he... 01/12/2009

Cates Farm Neighborhood Update2008 These are the Active, Pending and Closed real estate transactions for Chapel Hill's Cates Farm neighborhood for 2008.  If you have any questions about any of these homes, please call or email The Rogers Team. Status List Date Pending Date Sold Date DOM Address  Original List Price   List Price   Sale Price  SqFt BR Full Bth Hlf Bth Gar Yr Blt Acres Pending 10/2/08 12/7/08    66 2407 Pathway Drive      440,000     400,000      2774 4 2 1 2 1994 0.44 Closed 8/1/08 8/20/08 10/10/08 19 108 Buck Taylor Trail      419,900     419,900     410,000 2476 4 2 1 3 1994 0.4 Closed 3/24/08 7/27/08 8/20/08 125 402 Rock Garden Road      588,000     499,900     487,000 3114 4 3 0 2 1995 0.45 Closed 4/30/08 5/5/08 7/2/08 5 110 Garden Gate Drive      485,000     485,000 ... 01/05/2009

How much home can you really afford? The first step in buying a home is to have a budget and figure out how much you can actually afford. Your agent or lender can help you with this in a couple of ways:    Pre-qualifying process This process will give you a general "estimate" of what you will be able to afford. Pre-approval process This process will allow your lender to review your finances in more detail in order to determine the amount of money they agree to loan you for your home purchase. Your lender will review your finances and focus on a few main areas such as: Gross monthly income Credit history Amount of outstanding debts Source and amount of money available for down payment and closing costs Interest rates, etc. All these things put together will help your lender determine tw... 01/05/2009

  Cobblestone Neighborhood Update2008 These are the Active, Pending and Closed real estate transactions for Chapel Hill's Cobblestone neighborhood for 2008.  If you have any questions about any of these homes, please call or email The Rogers Team.   Status List Date Pending Date Sold Date DOM Address  Original List Price   List Price   Sale Price  SqFt BR Full Bth Hlf Bth Gar Yr Blt Acres Active 8/15/08       142 215 Cobblestone Drive      424,900     389,900      2291 4 2 1 2 1992 0.4 Closed 6/23/08 7/27/08 8/28/08 34 108 Cobblestone Drive      350,000     350,000     350,000 2162 4 2 1 1 1986 0.64 Home Search: To set up an automated search for the home of your dreams, click Triangle Home Search and enter your dreams! Your Home's Value: If you are planning on selling your home, it woul... 01/04/2009

Wexford Neighborhood Update2008 These are the Active, Pending and Closed real estate transactions for Chapel Hill's Wexford neighborhood for 2008.  If you have any questions about any of these homes, please call or email The Rogers Team. Status List Date Pending Date Sold Date DOM Address  Original List Price   List Price   Sale Price  SqFt BR Full Bth Hlf Bth Gar Yr Blt Acres Active 10/1/08       95 205 Stratford Drive      615,000     575,000      3532 5 4 1 2 1994 0.399 Active 10/31/08       65 208 Stratford Drive      545,000     495,000      2650 4 2 1 2 1995 0.4 Active 9/12/08       114 503 Tramore Drive      594,500     549,900      3541 5 3 1 2 2007 0.514 Closed 8/1/08 10/3/08 10/6/08 63 112 Stratford Drive      624,900     579,500     546,000 3413 4 2 1 3 1993 0.417 Closed 1/23... 01/04/2009

Windsor Park Neighborhood Update2008 These are the Active, Pending and Closed real estate transactions for Chapel Hill's Windsor neighborhood for 2008.  If you have any questions about any of these homes, please call or email The Rogers Team. Status List Date Pending Date Sold Date DOM Address  Original List Price   List Price   Sale Price  SqFt BR Full Bth Hlf Bth Gar Yr Blt Acres Active 9/10/08       116 202 Black Tie Lane      534,900     534,900      3511 5 3 0 2 2000 0.24 Closed 8/18/08 9/9/08 10/9/08 22 106 Adrians Place      408,000     408,000     396,000 2637 4 2 1 2 1999 0.2 Home Search: To set up an automated search for the home of your dreams, click Triangle Home Search and enter your dreams! Your Home's Value: If you are planning on selling your home, it would be our pleasu... 01/04/2009

Windhover Neighborhood Update2008 These are the Active, Pending and Closed real estate transactions for Chapel Hill's Windhover neighborhood for 2008.  If you have any questions about any of these homes, please call or email The Rogers Team. Status List Date Pending Date Sold Date DOM Address  Original List Price   List Price   Sale Price  SqFt BR Full Bth Hlf Bth Gar Yr Blt Acres Active 10/22/08       74 101 Windhover Drive      400,000     415,000      3154 3 2 1 2 1992 0.297 Active 8/15/08       142 102 Windhover Place      385,000     385,000      2428 3 2 1 2 1989 0.23 Closed 4/16/08 8/1/08 8/19/08 107 204 Windhover Drive      385,000     385,000     370,000 2327 4 2 1 3 1992 0.21 Closed 3/21/08 4/27/08 7/11/08 37 112 Windhover Drive      470,000     470,000     470,000 2946 4 3 0 ... 01/04/2009