New Years Eve Celebration in Raleigh NC

Hi all!  Sorry I didn't get to finish the Twelves Days of Christmas blog posts......first my son got very sick and now I have bronchitis......not very fun in the Finley household!!!

Moving on......New York may have the "Ball" drop, Los Angeles may have the party at Les Deux, and South Miami Beach has the Skybar at the Shore Club.......in Raleigh we have First Night!

First Night Raleigh has grown immensely over the last few years and this year is sure to be the best yet!  This year there will be live performances by Tiff Merritt, Jason The Juggler, and Killer Filler! just to name a few!  In addition to the grown-up entertainment there is a ton of activities for the kids as well!

In addition to the "Acorn Drop" at midnight there will be an earlier celebration with the Acorn dropping at 7:00pm for the younger ones in the crowd that may not make it to the magical hour.  The schedule of events is a comprehensive list of all of the activities for First Night 2008.....

If you purchase your tickets early you can get a $3 discount.....pleasse be sure to visit the site for participating ticket outlets......

Have fun, be sfae and DON'T drink and drive!!!!  Designate a driver....

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0 comments • Leesa L. Finley, REALTOR®/RE Strategist Wake Forest NC Real Estate and Area Info • December 28 2007 07:04PM

Don't forget! Open House today from 1-4 pm! Register for Target Gift Card!!

Spotless end unit in fantastic location!
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Beautiful end unit townhome in warm, rich tones! Generous rocking chair invites you into this open and flowing floorplan. Gorgeous kitchen with upgraded cherry cabinets has large eatin area with plenty of sunshine! Breakfast bar allows for quick snacks and informal gathering. Spacious dining area is located between the kitchen and family room making socializing a breeze! The large family room has a corner, gas log fireplace with ledge, glass sliding doors to PRIVATE patio area, oversized half bath and upgraded ceiling fan/light fixture. All light fixtures and ceiling fans throughout this immaculate home have been upgraded! All secondary bedrooms are large with ample closet space and sunshine! Master suite can easily accomodate substantial furniture, walk in closet, has plenty of windows and a great master bath with upgraded cabinetry and linen closet.

Great location is convenient to I540, Triangle Town Center, the new Wake Tech campus and all shopping and dining! Come see all this gorgeous home has to offer!
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Contact Information
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Leesa L. Finley, Realtor
919-649-6128
Pricing
Asking Price: $151,900.00
Flexibility: Negotiable
Features
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Parking: driveway
Year Built: 2006
Subdivision: Thornton Commons
Attached on: 1 Side
School District: Wake
Square Footage: 1532
Agent Name: Leesa L. FInley, Realtor
Broker: Wakefield Realty
MLS #: 963628
Attributes
Appliances
Range/Oven
Dishwasher
Sink Disposal
Microwave
Interior Amenities
Fireplace
Hardwood Floors
Security System
Exterior Amenities
Patio
Grass Lawn
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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....

 

2 comments • Leesa L. Finley, REALTOR®/RE Strategist Wake Forest NC Real Estate and Area Info • December 22 2007 09:06AM

2007 Holiday House - Proceeds benefit The Healing Place of Wake County

Sharing, caring and giving.......nothing more eloquently describes the Holiday Season! 

If you are out and about tomorrow while getting that last minute shopping done a great place to stop in is the 2007 Holiday House.  The 2007 Holiday House is located in the Ramblewood section of North Hills and is open for Public Viewing today and tomorrow until 5 pm.  Proceeds from the $5 entry fee will benefit The Healing Place of Wake County which is a non-profit rehabilitation and recovery facility for homeless people with alcohol and rug dependancy in Wake County.  For directions and more information please visit the link ...... Enjoy your visit!

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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....
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0 comments • Leesa L. Finley, REALTOR®/RE Strategist Wake Forest NC Real Estate and Area Info • December 22 2007 09:01AM

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Carolina Style! Day 8

Durant Trails - It was awesome! It had to be one of the most decorated areas that we have seen yet! There was one picture that I wanted really bad for on here and it just didn't turn out - Santa on a Harley! Pretty awesome!

Enjoy the pictures and be sure to catch the new ones tomorrow - Only 4 more days left!

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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....

 

0 comments • Leesa L. Finley, REALTOR®/RE Strategist Wake Forest NC Real Estate and Area Info • December 20 2007 04:27PM

**UNDER CONTRACT**Fantastic traditional home in Wake Forest! 3bd/2.5bt

Leesa Finley | Wakefield Realty | 919.649.6128
4504 Kirkham Court, Wake Forest, NC
Fantastic, traditional home in Wake Forest!
3 Bdrm Single Family House
offered at $172,000
Year Built 1987
Sq Footage 1,672
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2 full, 1 partial
Floors 2
Parking None
Lot Size .35 acres
HOA/Maint $0 per month

DESCRIPTION
Exceptional, traditional styled home on large, quiet, culdesac lot! Deep and wide rocking chair front porch allows sweeping view of front lawn.....perfect for relaxing evenings! Expansive back yard is fenced and has a matching storage building that conveys. 12x10 deck off the rear of home allows for additional options in outdoor entertaining. Side porch into home allows for a catch all of shoes, umbrellas and overcoats. Generous family room traverses one entire side of home from front to back. Great windows in the front and french doors in the back lead to deck. Masonry fireplace is the focal point with fireplace screen and detailed wood mantel. Kitchen is very functional with great counterspace, freshly painted cabinets and pantry. Plenty of storage! Eat in area of kitchen has great bay window that overlooks back yard. Formal dining room also has bay window, chair railing and crown moulding - perfect for the larger gatherings. Master suite is perfect for your king size bed AND additional furniture - great space and loads of sunlight. Private master bath has double vanity, linen closet and the window allows the outdoors in! Secondary bedrooms are generous with ample closet space and share a full bath off the hall. Enough can not be said about this great, traditional, functional, well laid out and well cared for home.......Come see all that it has to offer at a price that is well within reach....

see additional photos below
PROPERTY FEATURES
Central A/C Central heat Fireplace
Walk-in closet Family room Dining room
Breakfast nook Dishwasher Stove/Oven
Microwave Laundry area - inside Balcony, Deck, or Patio
Yard

OTHER SPECIAL FEATURES
Fenced yard
Rocking chair front porch
Side porch
Builtin bookshelves
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Seller contact info:
Leesa Finley
Wakefield Realty
919.649.6128
For sale by agent/broker

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Posted: Dec 20, 2007, 6:29am PST

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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....

 

0 comments • Leesa L. Finley, REALTOR®/RE Strategist Wake Forest NC Real Estate and Area Info • December 20 2007 10:29AM

OPEN HOUSE December 22nd, 1 - 4pm - Register for Target gift card!

Spotless end unit in fantastic location!
Main Photo
Beautiful end unit townhome in warm, rich tones! Generous rocking chair invites you into this open and flowing floorplan. Gorgeous kitchen with upgraded cherry cabinets has large eatin area with plenty of sunshine! Breakfast bar allows for quick snacks and informal gathering. Spacious dining area is located between the kitchen and family room making socializing a breeze! The large family room has a corner, gas log fireplace with ledge, glass sliding doors to PRIVATE patio area, oversized half bath and upgraded ceiling fan/light fixture. All light fixtures and ceiling fans throughout this immaculate home have been upgraded! All secondary bedrooms are large with ample closet space and sunshine! Master suite can easily accomodate substantial furniture, walk in closet, has plenty of windows and a great master bath with upgraded cabinetry and linen closet.

Great location is convenient to I540, Triangle Town Center, the new Wake Tech campus and all shopping and dining! Come see all this gorgeous home has to offer!
Photo Gallery
Information
Contact Information
My PicAssociation Logo
Leesa L. Finley, Realtor
919-649-6128
Pricing
Asking Price: $151,900.00
Flexibility: Negotiable
Features
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2.5
Parking: driveway
Year Built: 2006
Subdivision: Thornton Commons
Attached on: 1 Side
School District: Wake
Square Footage: 1532
Agent Name: Leesa L. FInley, Realtor
Broker: Wakefield Realty
MLS #: 963628
Attributes
Appliances
Range/Oven
Dishwasher
Sink Disposal
Microwave
Interior Amenities
Fireplace
Hardwood Floors
Security System
Exterior Amenities
Patio
Grass Lawn
Powered by vFlyer.com EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITYVFLYER ID: 1411137

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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....

 

0 comments • Leesa L. Finley, REALTOR®/RE Strategist Wake Forest NC Real Estate and Area Info • December 19 2007 08:53AM

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Carolina Style! Day 7

Well, Santa didn't visit me with a new memory card but I NEEDED it.......Maybe Santa can hook me up with the new camera I want???

It was great last night - the closer Christmas is the more displays that go up.......These are from Tarlton and Prestwicke in Wake Forest.

I hope you enjoy what I got last night and on the way home I spied some more places to go tonight!

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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....

 

0 comments • Leesa L. Finley, REALTOR®/RE Strategist Wake Forest NC Real Estate and Area Info • December 19 2007 07:39AM

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Carolina Style! Day 6 - SORRY! Santa - I need you!

I am SSSOOOOO bummed! I took some great pictures last night! This morning I sat down with my coffee and bagel and got ready to upload......memory card was TRASHED! Santa, are you reading this???

Well, I thought I would You-Tube it and find something to fill in for today. For those of you that know me I am a HUGE Will Farrell fan......here ya go....

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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....

 

0 comments • Leesa L. Finley, REALTOR®/RE Strategist Wake Forest NC Real Estate and Area Info • December 18 2007 10:03AM

Come explore my Wake Forest! An example of exemplary planning.....

I remember when my husband and I were originally considering a move to Wake Forest......I said, "Huh? No way I am living that far out!!!"  I could only envision long trips into Raleigh for groceries, a Lowe's or a Target.....

My, oh my, how things have changed in 6 short years.  Wake Forest is growing leaps and bounds!  We have the Target, Lowe's, Home Depot, Super Wal-Mart, large chain restaurants such as Chili's, Applebee's, Red Robin, etc, and some smaller private restaurants (outstanding food by the way!)....

One of the things I loved most about was Wake Forest was the quaint, historic downtown area.  There are some great shops such as Old Magnolia Trading Company, Olde English Tea Room and N.C. Specialty Shops.  Then there are the notable restaurants such as La Foresta, Shorty's and Over The Falls Deli.  Great antique shops, hair salon, The Cotton Company and so much more!

With all of the new businesses, expanded roads (98 bypass), and new homes many Wake Forest residents have been (and are) concerned about the impact on the Historic Downtown area.  I have to say that I am so impressed with the DRC (Downtown Revitalization Corporation) and their vision for the downtown Wake Forest area.  The DRC has a major influence and advocates the Renaissance Plan that has already begun. With this roadmap Wake Forest will survive the pitfalls that have befallen so many other small towns.  While revamping our current infrastructure, focusing on infill projects, and realigning specific districts (entertainment, government and business) Wake Forest will maintain its charm and remain a vibrant and popular destination!   As with most projects  of this magnitude and the length of time required to achieve the goal there will be bumps along the way.  Roads may close while they are rerouted, construction signs will pop up and there may be a tendency to become frustrated.......stop, take a breath and think long term!  The outcome will far surpass the minor inconvenience we all experience along the way.....

 

Come explore my Wake Forest....

Leesa

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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....

 

0 comments • Leesa L. Finley, REALTOR®/RE Strategist Wake Forest NC Real Estate and Area Info • December 18 2007 09:03AM

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Carolina Style! Day 5

WOW - last night was a great night for seeing the lights all around town.  I hit the "motherload" in this montage....trust me, you'll see it in here.  Absolutely gorgeous home!

There were also quite a few other spectactors out there last night - IT WAS COLD! Great Peppermint Mocha and Hot Chocolate from Starbuck's and we were good to go....

On the way home we found a few other places that we might snap some shots of tonight........it was LATE!

As always, enjoy the lights......

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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....

 

0 comments • Leesa L. Finley, REALTOR®/RE Strategist Wake Forest NC Real Estate and Area Info • December 17 2007 05:55AM