Holly Springs, NC Real Estate Market Conditions Holly Springs, NC Real Estate  Welcome!  I'm Linda Lohman at Fonville Morisey Realty, a Long & Foster Co., I continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep my clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below you will find Holly Springs real estate statistics for the month of December 2008. Number of homes on the market: 147 Number of homes pending: 9 Number of homes sold: 14 Average days on market:  91 To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.LindaLohman.net If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area, would like more information about Holly Springs, or the Wake County Schools, (I'm a former Wake County teacher), then give me a call or text at: 919-4... 01/23/2009

When buying a home there are many things you are going to hear and not understand...that is why you not only have a Realtor to help you buy or sell, but you also have other professionals at your service including home inspectors, pest inspectors, Real Estate Attorneys and many more.  Title insurance is one of those things you will see on a good faith estimate and ask what is it and do I need it to purchase a home. The answer is yes and no (sometimes you don't have to have it) but ALWAYS recommended.  If you are financing your home, your lender will require you to obtain a title insurance policy.  In NC the closing attorney usually orders the policy.  If you are paying cash you may not be required to buy it, but it is strongly recommended and here is why: Title insurance is a policy prot... 01/13/2009

We all know the market is tough, so I just wanted to share with potential sellers and buyers what is happening in the Wake County, NC markets at this time of year.  2009 will be a much better year for everyone!!  Happy Buying and Happy Selling in 2009. Holly Springs, NC 1/1/2008 - 12/31/2008   Closed Transactions in Past 12 Months 6 Months 3 Months EnterTransactions Closed Here>>> 670 317 106 Average Homes Sold Per Month 55.8 52.8 35.3 Current Active on MLS>>> 399 399 399 Months Supply on Market 7.1 7.6 11.3 If you are looking to Sell or Buy in the Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Fuquay Varina, Holly Springs, and Surround areas, please give me a call.  Check out our website to see all of our Unique Seller and Buyer Programs.  www.Triangle-NC.com Brian Wray Wray Realty 919-880-4188 www.Triangle-NC.com 12/31/2008

Holly Springs, NC Real Estate Market Conditions Holly Springs Real Estate  Welcome!  I'm Linda Lohman at Fonville Morisey Realty, a Long & Foster Co., I continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep my clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends.  Below you will find Holly Springs real estate statistics for the month of November 2008. Number of homes on the market: 156 Number of homes pending: 12 Number of homes sold: 11 Average days on market:  123 To find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net home evaluation, please visit: www.LindaLohman.net If you would like a free list of homes for sale in this area, would like more information about Holly Springs, or the Wake County Schools, (I'm a former Wake County teacher), then give me a call or text at: 919-454... 12/28/2008

What a gorgeous entry as you drive through the tree lined streets with mature hardwoods. If you or your clients are looking for a luxury club house community, this is a must see. If you visit the community, please tell Lisa Sanders, the Neighborhood Sales Manager that Tiffany Accattato sent you. Visit this exciting community at www.jwhomes.com/woodcreek 11/22/2008

This is another luxury home in the subdivision of Tuscany in Holly Springs that I visited last week. Another beauty built by Shail Homes. You can view this home at 124 Palermo Drive. Please tell Manoj or Gary Jeffries that Tiffany Accattato sent you. Visit this new home luxury community at www.Tuscany-Place.com 11/13/2008

 I visited this new home community during The Parade of Homes.  This home in Tuscany was a Parade of Homes entry.  Wow, what a beautiful, luxurious home and the price is unbelievable at $575,000. The home is a Green home and also Energy Star effecient.  When you visit my friend Manoj the builder developer of this home at 104 Bellagio Drive or any other home in Tuscany, please tell them Tiffany Accattato sent you. Visit this luxury new home community at www.Tuscany-Place.com   11/13/2008

This morning I tried to explain to a future buyer in Cary, NC  the reasons it is beneficial to have an buyers agent. It was a difficult conversation, and at the end I still felt like she really did not understand the way agency works. There are three types of agency that as a buyer, you should understand. Sellers Agency - This means that if I am your Realtor, I am selling your property. My sign is in your yard, and I am advertising and marketing your property to procure a buyer for you. It also means that I work for you, and that my job is to represent your best interests as the seller in the transaction. It means that I can in no way give a buyer any information that could give them an unfair advantage, like for instance that you must sell your home immediately due to an impending fore... 11/01/2008

odebase="http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/swflash.cab" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" width="320"> VideoAd by Mixpo Last week I had clients in town thatwere interested in new construction. They heard great things about the Town of Holly Springs (beautiful rolling hills, lots of trees, larger lot sizes, small town atmoshere) and wanted to check it out. They also heard about the new Master Planned Community in Holly Springs called 12 Oaks. While I was there I thought I'd capture the spirit of the neighborhood and tell you about this beautiful new luxury home community. Acreage: 687 acre master-planned community. There really is something for everyone in this neighborhood where prices start in the mid 200s for townhomes all the way to over $1M+... 10/26/2008

Holly Springs, NC - Activities and Festivals Happy Holly Days Christmas Parade 2008 - Sign Up Now! I know, I know.  It's not even Halloween yet.  But for all you Christmas lovers out there, there's nothing better to get into the holiday spirit with than to plan for your very own Christmas Parade entry! It's not too early - sign ups start now, and final entries are due by Monday, Nov. 24th. The 14th Annual Happy Holly Days Christmas Parade will march, roll, dance and sing through the streets of small-town Holly Springs NC on Saturday December 13th, starting at 11 am. Local residents walk from nearby homes to the parade route, or park along the side streets.  Plenty of Raleigh residents can be found too - just ask the family sitting next to you!  The Happy Holly Days Parade starts at the ... 10/21/2008

At the start of 2008 I moved into a John Wieland home.  We knew John Wieland built quality homes and that is one of the reasons that we purchased one.  John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods were ranked highest in customer satisfaction among new home builders in Charlotte in the 2008 New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study recently released by J.D. Power and Associates. This was the second consecutive year in a row for the award.  So, what are the factors that JD Power & Associates used to determine customers satisfaction?   Builder warranty(the best in the industry 5/20) and customer service Construction manager Builder's sales staff Home readiness Price and value Workmanship and materials Recreational facilities Builder's design center and location  That said, John Wieland's latest... 10/10/2008

Raleigh Relocation Package - Shopping The Shoppes at Holly Springs - Walmart Supercenter Shopping Center   The Shoppes at Holly Springs opened recently to applause from local Holly Springs residents. The Shoppes at Holly Springs has a great location on the Hwy 55 Bypass, less than 1 mile from Downtown Holly Springs and 4 miles from Fuquay-Varina.               The Walmart Supercenter at the Shoppes at Holly Springs is the closest Supercenter to Apex, Pittsboro, and Cary, NC. In several visits, the store has always been neat, clean, and well-presented, with a great produce department.  Walmart is located at 1000 S Main St Holly Spgs, Holly Springs - (919) 557-9181        The remainder of the shops have filled up quickly, with only three vacancies still available. The Shoe Dept offers "di... 10/09/2008

Raleigh Fun Things to Do HollyFest 2008 - Fall Festival in Holly Springs, NC Looking for a great activity for the kids and the whole family on a crisp autumn day?  Well, we live in North Carolina, so the number of days that are actually "crisp" are limited, but one of the best things to do on a Fall day is attend one of the wonderful local festivals!   HollyFest is held annually in Womble Park, just one street over from quaint downtown Holly Springs, NC. The beautiful, open park undergoes a transformation.  Booths are set up, and local artists, craftsmen, and businesses lay out their wares. Inflatable slides, moonwalks, and obstacle courses are set up. A hay maze is carefully laid out, waiting for groups of laughing children to wander.     The path will be marked for the annual HollyFes... 10/01/2008

About a Year ago, I came home with a bunch of custom made shirts with our company logo on them.  I had one for my wife as well.  My Daughter was Three at the time.  She looked at the shirts, looked at her mothers shirt and with a sad look on her face said "Daddy, Where's my Wray Realty Shirt."  Holy CRAP!!  Who would have thought my Three year old would have wanted a Wray Realty Shirt?  This was about the time she started noticing all the Wray Realty signs, logos on the cars, pens, note pads, websites etc.  She would walk around and randomly at the top of her lungs scream "WRAY REALTY ROCKS!!"  This always got attention at the bank, in the restaurant, stores, church, etc.  She actually got me a few customers by doing this, so I just let her do it!! I told her I would have her one in thr... 09/09/2008

Holly Springs, NC 6/1 - 7/31/2008 Closed Transactions in Past 2 Months Enter Transactions Closed Here>>> 156 Average Homes Sold Per Month 78.0 Current Active on MLS>>> 418 Months Supply on Market 5.4  Here are the market stats for the Raleigh, NC market.  We are still in a decent market at 5.4 Months supply of homes on the market. Thanks, Brian Wray www.Triangle-NC.com 08/28/2008

Available Lots in the Raleigh Area - Bring Your Own Builder Want to build a custom home, but not sure what kind of land is available?   Here are some neighborhoods with available lots in Holly Springs, just southwest of Raleigh, NC Holly Springs is one of many towns surrounding Raleigh, well known after several "Top 25 Best Places to Live" rankings.  Holly Springs is only 15 miles from downtown Raleigh, and only 23 miles from the Raleigh/Durham International Airport. A wide variety of shopping and restaraunts (mostly newer) are available, both inside Holly Springs as well as 15 minutes away in Apex and 20 minutes away in Cary.  There are golf courses, lakes, and other recreational opportunities.  Here's information on just some of the communities with available lots in Holly Springs, wh... 08/25/2008

Available Land - Holly Springs - Rolemodel Woods Can you find acreage in Holly Springs?   Looking to build a custom home in Holly Springs? Stanton Homes helps make it easy to find the right place to build your new home, by putting together information on great new home communities, lots and land throughout central North Carolina. All information per MLS, and current as of posting date.   Holly Springs is one of the most popular "small towns" surrounding Raleigh.  Land is at a premium, but a few areas do have acreage available.  Rolemodel Woods is a small 4 lot neighborhood, with lot sizes ranging from 1.8 to 4.3 heavily wooded acres. View available Rolemodel Woods lots. Click Here for Other Holly Springs New Home Communities, Lots and Land       Address is Holly Springs, but Rolemodel W... 08/24/2008

New Home Land - Holly Springs Holly Springs New Home Lots Build a Custom Home in Holly Springs NC Holly Springs is one of the most popular "small towns" surrounding Raleigh.  It's no wonder Holly Springs, NC has been a Top 25 Best Place to Live - there are vibrant community programs, beautiful green parks, new shopping centers, and all only 6 miles to Cary and 15 miles to Raleigh. Land is at a premium, but a few areas do have acreage available.  Brookwood Forest - 1.55 Acre Lot - NO LONGER AVAILABLE!!! Click Here for Other Holly Springs New Home Communities, Lots and Land   Brookwood Forest is a one-road, 12 home subdivision off Bass Lake Road. The trees are old-growth, and homes are set far back from the street. Brookwood Forest is directly across the street from Caleb Knoll, a newer c... 08/21/2008

Holly Springs, NC is hopping! Wondering what to do?  Here's some great summer events offered by the Holly Springs Cultural Center! Saturday July 26 - 8 pm Friends of Bluegrass presents Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper.  This guy is incredible on the bluegrass fiddle - he's won "Fiddle Player of the Year" five out of the past seven years through the International Bluegrass Music Association!  Tickets are only $13.  http://www.friendsofbluegrass.org   Saturday August 2 - 8 pm Lisa Dames is a country music singer who has at least one Top 40 single and has been recognized by Country Music Television (CMT).  Tickets are $15, or $10 with a Rooster 106.4 card through www.etix.com.  Find out more at www.lisadames.com. Tuesday August 5 - 10 am Carolina Puppet Theater Presents the Kids Fun Super... 07/26/2008

Holly Springs, NC School System - Raleigh Relocation Package Considering Holly Springs, NC as a place to relocate to?  Congratulations, you're choosing a "Best Place to Live", just a few minutes south of Raleigh.  However, you may be wondering about the school system, and what to expect.  Here's a brief overview of each of the schools in Holly Springs, NC, with links to each: There are currently three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools in Holly Springs, NC.  Holly Grove Elementary School Year round school (track system), 9:15am-3:45 pm, 793 enrollment  Will your children attend this school?  Check here: 2007-08 Student Assignment Information Holly Ridge Elementary School Traditional schedule, 9:15am-3:45 pm, 820 enrollment Will your children attend this school? ... 07/24/2008