Monthly Archives: February 2012

Free Admission Feb 24 to Feb 26: Raleigh Home Show by American Consumer Shows (ACS)

A number of my clients have asked about the upcoming Raleigh Home Show at the Raleigh convention Center sponsored by ACS (American Consumer Services). This Home Show will be on February 24, 25 and 26th, 2012. The focus of this particular home show is:

Home Improvement
Hot Tubs
Landscape

Admission is free (courtesy of ACS) and allows you to vie the various exhibitors and get some new home improvement ideas.

Not to mention the inspiration, ideas and valuable resources you will fine.

One of the things I always appreciate is these shows attract the top experts in their fields, and you can ask specific questions.

If you choose to attend, let me know if you enjoyed the show! Continue reading

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Business in Raleigh? Getting Stronger

One thing I love to see is small business growth in the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill market. The small business arena is a sure sign of the entrepeneur spirit and growth. Personally, I like to support small and local business as much as possible.

Here are some of the most recent new business’ in the Raleigh area as per Go Downtown Raleigh for the last quarter of 2011.

1. Battistella’s Cajun Kitchen (200 E. Martin Street)

2. Tutti Frutti (222 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 103)

3. The London Bridge Pub (110 E. Hargett Street)

4. Volcano Café and Lounge (108 E. Hargett Street)

5. C Grace (407 Glenwood Avenue)

6. Cimos (111 E. Hargett Street, Suite 100)

7. Foursaken Media (111 E. Hargett Street)

8. Videri Chocolate Factory (327 W. Davie Street, Suite 100)

9. Zaky Mediterranean Express (222 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 105)

10. Oryx Restaurant and Ultralounge (510 Glenwood Avenue)

How about you? Will you visit any of these places? I know my family and I will.

Are there any other small local business that have recently started that you have found to be amazing? Be sure to let me know in the comment section below! Continue reading

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Raleigh: Top Awards for Smartest City, Best City for Tech Jobs and Top Growth Area

#2 Smartest City in North Carolina – American City Business Journals – November 2011

Cary and Durham also ranked very high
Chapel Hill received additional recognition for the smartest communities with population less than 99,999.

#4 Best City for Technology Jobs -Forbes.com – November 2011

Technology jobs outpaced the overall rate of unemployment
Raleigh rated #4 for this list

#5 Top 10 Metro Areas for Growth Since the Recession – Urban Land Institute – October 2011

In just 10 percent of the nation’s 50 largest metropolitan areas, total economic growth exceeded 10 percent since 2007.
Raleigh North Carolina is #5 on this list

I find this news very encouraging. I am seeing an increase in Buyers and Sellers, and the good news is only helping homeowners on both sides of the transactions in Raleigh.

How about you? Have you seen an increase in activity in your area also? Continue reading

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Inman News: Raleigh #1 Market to Watch in 2012

The real estate news for the Raleigh Durham Chapel Hill area keeps improving. Inman News, a top real estate technology blog, noted Raleigh as the #1 Real Estate Market to Watch in 2012. Inman noted the end of the year home value appreciation as a top value with the median sales price jumping 7.3% from third quarter 2010 to third quarter 2011.

Also noted in the article was the median sales price for Raleigh-Cary metro was $224,300. This is one of the highest median sales prices around.

I am seeing increased activity with both Buyers and Sellers, and it is a breath of fresh air in the real estate market for certain. Continue reading

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