Life In Wake Forest NC.....

Things To Do In Wake Forest NC!  August 2 - 8, 2010

There is a great assortment of events in Wake Forest NC this week!  Everything from free seminars on how to save money on your water bill to free canning demonstrations at the Wake Forest NC Farmers Market.

This week also has highlighted National Night Out which is a nationwide event that is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness and generate support for participation in local anticrime programs and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.

Also this week is the Purple Heart Recipient Dinner to honor military veterans that received the Purple Heart.

Be sure to get out and enjoy all that Wake Forest NC has to offer this week!

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) August Club Meetings
Monday, Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 9:30 am weigh in and 10:10 am meeting
Wakefield Baptist Church, 13029 Falls of the Neuse Rd.
TOPS is a non-profit weight loss support program that welcomes all! Your first session is free and annual membership is only $26.Contact Karen Banks for more information at (919) 569-7595


National Night Out
Tuesday, Aug 3; 5 pm – 9 pm
Super Target, 12000 Retail Dr.
Annual event featuring the Wake Forest Police Department, Fire Department and EMS. Food and special prizes, inflatable playground, martial arts demonstration, emergency vehicle displays, K-9 demonstration and DARE presentation. Army National Guard helicopter will fly in and make what is sure to be a memorable landing. For more information, contact Officer S. Graham at sgraham@wakeforestnc.gov.


Water Conservation and Efficiency Workshop
Wednesday, Aug 4; 6 pm
Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., Ground Floor Meeting Room
Want to save money on your water bill? Have questions about the new tiered water rate system? The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department is offering a workshop to show you ways to reduce water use and save money. Water rates will increase in July and tiered rates will be introduced in the fall. Both of which can mean an even higher bill. Learn how to adjust personal water use, how to use water saving devices, how to detect leaks on your property, and how the tiered system works. For information, contact Diane Upshaw, Public Utilities Department at diane.upshaw@raleighnc.gov or (919) 857-4549


Wake Forest Farmers Market: Canning Demonstration
Saturday, August 7; 8 am – noon
Downtown parking lot, 110 S. White St.
Canning demonstration by Robin Roper. Music provided by Dry Bread. The market offers fresh and locally grown produce, pasture raised beef, lamb, poultry and pork, free range eggs (both chicken and duck). Honey, baked goods, jams and preserves, fresh and dried herbs, handmade soaps, fresh cut flowers, art and crafts. www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org


Purple Heart Dinner
Saturday, Aug 7; 6 pm – 8 pm
Tuxedo Junction, 405 S. Brooks St.
Tickets are on sale and sponsorships available for the second annual Purple Heart Dinner on  Saturday, August 7 (Purple Heart Day). The dinner is open to the public as it honors military vets who received the Purple Heart. The decoration goes to those wounded or killed while serving with the U.S. military. World War II vets and widows of Purple Heart recipients are also invited to attend free of charge. This year’s featured speaker is retired Marine Col. Wes Fox, who earned the nation’s highest military award, the Medal of Honor, for valor during the Vietnam War. Tickets are on sale for $15 at The Wake Weekly, 229 E. Owen Ave., Wake Forest. For more details, contact Mike Johnson at 528-9888, Mike Copeland at 556-1065 or Lisa Newhouse at lnewhouse@nc.rr.com.


Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
Sunday, Aug 8; 8 am - 1 pm
American Legion Hall, 225 E. Holding Ave.
American Legion Post 187 will hold a pancake and sausage breakfast on the second Sunday of each month at the Legion Hall, across from the Wake Forest Post Office. All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice and choice of hot beverage for only $5 per person/$20 max per family. Proceeds support community and veterans projects. For information call (919) 494-2707

                         

Whether you are buying or selling Real Estate in Wake Forest NC it just makes sense to use a Realtor® that knows the area!  I live here, work here and play here - I call Wake Forest NC home!  For more information regarding Wake Forest NC be sure to visit my websites:

• Leesa Finley - Homes for Sale in Wake Forest NC, Wake Forest NC schools, restaurants, shops, entertainment and MORE....
• Circa Properties - My company website with information for the entire Raleigh NC area including Cary, Apex, Garner, Franklinton, Youngsville, Holly Springs and MORE....

 

 

Weekends in Wake Forest NC - July 30 - August 1, 2010

There's a fantastic weekend of events in Wake Forest NC and you won't want to miss ANY of them!  Check out the fun coming up this weekend and schedule them in YOUR calendar!  Don't miss the crazy firemen in their full-length gowns as it should be an absolute riot!  The Wake Forest Farmer's Market is having a "Meet Your Farmer" day on Saturday and then the weekend winds down with an awesome FREE Concert in the Park at E. Carroll Joyner Park.  Get out and enjoy it all!

1st Annual Womanless Beauty Pageant
Friday, July 30; 6 pm
Crossroads Entertainment, 413 S. Brooks St.
The firemen of Wake Forest and Youngsville have gallantly agreed to wear full-length gowns in a fundraising beauty pageant for local teachers. All proceeds will go to “The Teacher Supply Closet,” a project sponsored by the civic clubs of Wake Forest. Come join the fun—raffle drawngs, silent auction, food and lots of surprises! Contact Michele Zelvis mzelvis@primelending.com or (919) 554-8883

Wake Forest Farmers Market: Meet Your Farmer Day
Saturday, July 31; 8 am - noon
Downtown Parking Lot, 110 S. White St.
Come meet and talk with your farmers, find out how and where your food is grown. The market offers fresh produce, pasture raised meats, free range eggs, fresh and dried herbs, goat cheese, honey, jams and preserves. Blueberries, blackberries, blackberry plants and peaches. Artisan breads, cookies, regular and gluten free.  Pies, cakes and granola. Hand-made soaps & lotions. Beautiful art and crafts. For more information call 556-2284 or visit www.wakeforestmarket.org.

Concert in the Park
Sunday, Aug 1; 5 pm – 7 pm
E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Rd.
"Chuck & The Waggin' Ears" will perform a blend of bluegrass, Irish, fok, and good humor. This popular event is offered by PineCone. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the free two-hour concert. Co-sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department and United Arts of Raleigh and Wake County. (919) 435-9560

                         

Whether you are buying or selling Real Estate in Wake Forest NC it just makes sense to use a Realtor® that knows the area!  I live here, work here and play here - I call Wake Forest NC home!  For more information regarding Wake Forest NC be sure to visit my websites:

• Leesa Finley - Homes for Sale in Wake Forest NC, Wake Forest NC schools, restaurants, shops, entertainment and MORE....
• Circa Properties - My company website with information for the entire Raleigh NC area including Cary, Apex, Garner, Franklinton, Youngsville, Holly Springs and MORE....

 

 

Wake Forest NC is honoring it's Purple Heart Recipients veterans with a Recognition Dinner at 6:00p.m. on August 7, 2010.  The public is invited to dinner to honor military vets who received the Purple Heart.  This years dinner will be held at Tuxedo Junction.  Tickets are $15.00 and can be purchased at The Wake Weekly (229 E. Owen Ave, Wake Forest)

For more information please contact Mike Johnson at 919-528-9888, Mike Copeland at 919-556-1065 or Lisa Newhouse.

The Purple Heart is awarded for:

"Being wounded or killed in any action against an enemy of the United States or as a result of an act of any such enemy or opposing armed forces."

Date:  Saturday, August 7, 2010

Time:  6:00 p.m.

Where:  Tuxedo Junction

                         

Whether you are buying or selling Real Estate in Wake Forest NC it just makes sense to use a Realtor® that knows the area!  I live here, work here and play here - I call Wake Forest NC home!  For more information regarding Wake Forest NC be sure to visit my websites:

• Leesa Finley - Homes for Sale in Wake Forest NC, Wake Forest NC schools, restaurants, shops, entertainment and MORE....
• Circa Properties - My company website with information for the entire Raleigh NC area including Cary, Apex, Garner, Franklinton, Youngsville, Holly Springs and MORE....

 

 

Wake Forest NC Market Report for June 2010

June 2010 turned out to be an exciting month for Wake Forest NC Real Estate!  Overall, Closed Sales were up and Average AND Median Sales Prices were up when compared to June of 2009.

June 2010 also found Average Sales Prices dipped slightly by 1.1% while Median Sales Prices increased by 30.2%

The number of listings making up the "Wake Forest NC Homes For Sale" inventory were up by 23.5%

As shown by the Price Point graph below you can see that there is a wide variety of homes available in all price points in Wake Forest NC.  In addition to single family homes in Wake Forest NC there is also a great assortment of Townhomes and Condos available.

If you have any questions regarding the statistics provided here please feel free to give me a call or simply send me an email!  I would be happy to review the statistics with you and see how they may play into your negotiating strategy whether buying or selling a home.

                         

Whether you are buying or selling Real Estate in Wake Forest NC it just makes sense to use a Realtor® that knows the area!  I live here, work here and play here - I call Wake Forest NC home!  For more information regarding Wake Forest NC be sure to visit my websites:

• Leesa Finley - Homes for Sale in Wake Forest NC, Wake Forest NC schools, restaurants, shops, entertainment and MORE....
• Circa Properties - My company website with information for the entire Raleigh NC area including Cary, Apex, Garner, Franklinton, Youngsville, Holly Springs and MORE....

 

 

FSBO - Hey, It Only Works If You Can Be Reached

So, today I had a listing appointment right down the street from where I have a current listing.  I was prepared with my notes, paperwork and CMA (Comparative Market Analysis).  When I get to the neighborhood today I notice that there is a brand new FSBO sign at one of the homes.  Hhmmm...

I called the number on the sign....

Me:  Yes, I am calling about the home that you have for sale.  Can you give me a little information?

Them:  Actually, no, you'll need to call another number.  It's my mother and her number is 555-xxxx

Me:  Thanks

Me:  Yes, I am calling about the home that you have for sale.  Can you give me a little information?

Them:  Oh, ha, ha - I accidentally gave you my cell phone number instead of my mother's cell phone.  Her number is 555-xxxx

Me:  Hi, I'm calling about the home that you have for sale - can you please give me some information on it?

Them:  I'm sorry, you'll need to speak with my husband and he isn't here.  You can reach him on his cell at 555-xxxx

Me:  Can you not give me any particulars about the house or at least what you are asking for it?

Them:  I think we want $164,000 for it.....

Me:  Thanks for your time.......

What if I were an actual person sitting in front of the home and was truly interested in the home?  It would have taken, at minimum, 4 phone calls to get information about the home.  If I were a real buyer I most likely would not have made that 4th call - actually, I probably wouldn't have even made the 2nd or 3rd call. 

So, if you ARE going to try and sell your home yourself you have got to have the information about your home ready at a moments notice.  You need to provide a correct and direct phone number on the yard sign so potential buyers are able to get information quickly.

If you have tried FSBO and are tired of the headaches please feel free to give me a call or simply send me an email - this is MY JOB!  I can relieve you of all the guess work and stress!

                         

Whether you are buying or selling Real Estate in Wake Forest NC it just makes sense to use a Realtor® that knows the area!  I live here, work here and play here - I call Wake Forest NC home!  For more information regarding Wake Forest NC be sure to visit my websites:

• Leesa Finley - Homes for Sale in Wake Forest NC, Wake Forest NC schools, restaurants, shops, entertainment and MORE....
• Circa Properties - My company website with information for the entire Raleigh NC area including Cary, Apex, Garner, Franklinton, Youngsville, Holly Springs and MORE....

 

 

I have met many sellers in Wake Forest NC that contemplate selling their

home "as-is".  In speaking with them I cover the bases that are so eloquently

laid out by some colleagues of mine in Philadelphia.  Some serious thought

needs to be put into whether or not you, as a home seller, wish to go the route

of "as-is".  Take a few minutes to read through Christopher and Stephanie's

post to learn a little more about the "Buyers" perspective when it comes to

selling your home "as-is" and what some of your options may be.


As always, if you would like to discuss this article in more detail feel free to

give me a call or simply send me an email - it's just that easy!

                         

Whether you are buying or selling Real Estate in Wake Forest NC it just makes sense to use a Realtor® that knows the area!  I live here, work here and play here - I call Wake Forest NC home!  For more information regarding Wake Forest NC be sure to visit my websites:

• Leesa Finley - Homes for Sale in Wake Forest NC, Wake Forest NC schools, restaurants, shops, entertainment and MORE....
• Circa Properties - My company website with information for the entire Raleigh NC area including Cary, Apex, Garner, Franklinton, Youngsville, Holly Springs and MORE....

 

 

Well, the heat wave will continue on next week in Wake Forest NC as well as the majority of the country!  Whew, it's been brutal!  The heat may actually be getting to the leaders and residents of Wake Forest NC - don't believe me?  Check out the first event on the calendar!  There are some BRAVE men in Wake Forest NC!  The 1st Annual Womenless Beauty Pageant should be an absolute blast! 

You also won't want to miss the Wake Forest NC Farmers Market Tomato Fest - the tomato harvest has been bountiful and besides great recipes for ways to use your tomatoes, there are tons of great tomato-inspired treats and always, PLENTY of other fresh produce.

The weekend ends on a musical note with a FREE Concert in the Park at E. Carroll Joyner Park.  This featured band on August 1st will be "Chuck & The Waggin' Ears"  - sure to be a hit for ALL ages!

Get out and explore all that Wake Forest NC has to offer - you won't be disappointed.....

1^st Annual Womanless Beauty Pageant
Friday, July 30; 6 pm
Crossroads Entertainment, 413 S. Brooks St.
The firemen of Wake Forest and Youngsville have gallantly agreed to wear full-length gowns in a fundraising beauty pageant for local
teachers. All proceeds will go to “The Teacher Supply Closet,” a project sponsored by the civic clubs of Wake Forest. Come join the fun—raffle drawngs, silent auction, food and lots of surprises! Contact Michele Zelvis mzelvis@primelending.com or (919) 554-8883 

Wake Forest Farmers Market: Tomato Fest
Saturday, July 31; 8 am – noon
Downtown parking lot, 110 S. White St.
Continuation of the month-long Tomato Fest with music provided by Sotar and Keith. The market offers fresh and locally grown produce, pasture raised beef, lamb, poultry and pork, free range eggs (both chicken and duck). Honey, baked goods, jams and preserves, fresh and dried herbs, handmade soaps, fresh cut flowers, art and crafts. www.wakeforestfarmersmarket.org

Concert in the Park
Sunday, Aug 1; 5 pm – 7 pm
E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Rd.
"Chuck & The Waggin' Ears" will perform a blend of bluegrass, Irish, folk, and good humor. This popular event is offered by PineCone. 

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the free two-hour concert. Co-sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department and United Arts of Raleigh

and Wake County. (919) 435-9560

                         

Whether you are buying or selling Real Estate in Wake Forest NC it just makes sense to use a Realtor® that knows the area!  I live here, work here and play here - I call Wake Forest NC home!  For more information regarding Wake Forest NC be sure to visit my websites:

• Leesa Finley - Homes for Sale in Wake Forest NC, Wake Forest NC schools, restaurants, shops, entertainment and MORE....
• Circa Properties - My company website with information for the entire Raleigh NC area including Cary, Apex, Garner, Franklinton, Youngsville, Holly Springs and MORE....