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Posted on 07/02/2020

Cost-Effecting Ways of Staging Your Home to Sell

Making a good first impression on prospective home buyers is the key to getting your house sold within a relatively short period of time. Once your house is on the market, you'll want to make sure any major flaws, aesthetic issues, and potential buyer turnoffs have been fully addressed before the first prospects walk through your front door....

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Posted on 04/30/2020

Selling or Renting an Inherited House: 3 Facts You Should Know

Photo by Laura Silvestri, Silvestri Properties If you've inherited a house you'd rather not live in, here are some things to consider—before you accept it. Before we get to the selling or renting part, calculate the cost of: Repairs and renovations. Any debt that would pass to you with the home. Annual property taxes. Yes, you may decline...

Posted on 04/23/2020

Time to Remove the Wood Paneling and Paint the Wall ?

Photo by Prawny via Pixabay Circa 1965, having beautiful wood paneling was the envy of the neighborhood. It was like bringing the outdoors in. But 50-60 years later, it usually just makes a room seem dark and dated unless you live in a log cabin. In most cases, you can remove the paneling and paint the drywall underneath....

Posted on 09/10/2020

Another Property Sold - 117 Parkcrest Drive, Cary, NC 27519-6609

IMPROVEMENTS THAT MAKE IT LIKE NEW! 2019 total remodel of the entire downstairs. Beautiful kitchen w white accents and new cabinets with soft-close feature. 2017 New 3 Zone air conditioner & heat pump, hot water heater, dishwasher, and water purification system. Beautiful tiled, screened 24x12 back porch is perfect for hosting. Located in highly sought-after West Park neighborhood with beautiful ponds and walking trails. Award-winning schools Davis Drive ES/MS and Green Hope HS! Welcome...

Posted on 09/05/2020

Another Property Sold - 535 Birch Run, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Into the Woods with the Woodland Plan. Gorgeous 3 Bed 2 and 1/2 Bath Home Set into a Private Wooded Lot on Birch Run on North Nash. 9 ft Ceilings, Open Kitchen and Living Room with Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, Ceramic Tile Baths, Gourmet Kitchen, Separate Dining Room. Primary Suite on Main, 2 Bedrooms Up with Lots of Open Flex Space. Covered front Porch, Back Deck Overlooking the Woods. Tankless Water Heater and Sealed Crawl. Buyer backed out for health reasons, inspection report available upon...

Posted on 07/24/2020

529 W Birch Run W, Hillsborough, NC 27278 is now new to the market!

The River Birch, Pre Construction, 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home Nestled in the Heart of The West End on North Nash, Deep .44 acre Wooded Lot. 9 ft Ceilings, Open Gourmet Kitchen, Living Room with Fireplace, Separate Dining Room. Hardwood Floors, Ceramic Tile Baths, Granite and Marble Counter Tops, Primary Suite on Main, 3 Bedrooms Up with Lots of Open Flex Space. Covered front Porch, Back Deck Overlooking the Woods. Still Time to make selections on the finishes. Photos are examples from an existing...

Posted on 07/08/2020

535 Birch Run, Hillsborough, NC 27278 now has a new price of $425,000!

Into the Woods with the Woodland Plan. Gorgeous 3 Bed 2 and 1/2 Bath Home Set into a Private Wooded Lot in the New Birch Run Subdivision on North Nash. 9 ft Ceilings, Open Kitchen and Living Room with Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, Ceramic Tile Baths, Gourmet Kitchen, Separate Dining Room. Master Suite on Main, 2 Bedrooms Up with Lots of Open Flex Space. Covered front Porch, Back Deck Overlooking the Woods. Tankless Water Heater and Sealed Crawl. A Few Last Details to Completion, Come Live in the West...

Posted on 06/18/2020

Another Property Sold - 542 Twisted Maple Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278

The best nest on Twisted Maple Lane, the Farmhouse plan in The West End Hillsborough on North Nash. 3 beds/2.5 baths, 9 ft ceilings, 1840 SqFt. Custom kitchen, luxurious 1st floor master. Large study or guest room off of the dining room, and upstairs flex space. Spacious Living room with fireplace, hardwood floors, granite counter tops and ceramic tile baths. Huge covered front porch, glass french doors open onto the back deck. Quarter acre lot, beautiful natural light and mature...

Posted on 05/16/2020

535 Birch Run, Hillsborough, NC 27278 now has a new price of $432,000!

Into the Woods with the Woodland Plan. Gorgeous 3 Bed 2 and 1/2 Bath Home Set into a Private Wooded Lot in the New Birch Run Subdivision on North Nash. 9 ft Ceilings, Open Kitchen and Living Room with Fireplace, Hardwood Floors, Ceramic Tile Baths, Gourmet Kitchen, Separate Dining Room. Master Suite on Main, 2 Bedrooms Up with Lots of Open Flex Space. Covered front Porch, Back Deck Overlooking the Woods. Tankless Water Heater and Sealed Crawl. A Few Last Details to Completion, Come Live in the West...

Posted on 04/29/2020

Video Tour - 110 Autumn Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Your Forever Home. Beautifully Updated, Single Story Contemporary. 1685 Square Feet, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Office/Study can be used as 4th Bedroom. .92 Acre of Privacy. Great Location! Chapel Hill Schools. Vaulted Ceilings, Spacious and Bright, Hardwood Floors Throughout, Ceramic Tile Baths. Cool Loft in Bedroom #2. Expansive Decks, Covered Storage. Lives...

Posted on 04/29/2020

Video Tour - 542 Twisted Maple Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278

The best nest on Twisted Maple Lane, the Farmhouse plan in The West End Hillsborough on North Nash. 3 beds/2.5 baths, 9 ft ceilings, 1840 SqFt. Custom kitchen, luxurious 1st floor master. Large study or guest room off of the dining room, and upstairs flex space. Spacious Living room with fireplace, hardwood floors, granite counter tops and ceramic tile baths. Huge covered front porch, glass french doors open onto the back deck. Quarter acre lot, beautiful natural light and mature...

Posted on 04/29/2020

Video Tour - 103 S West Hill Avenue S, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Rare residential building lot in the heart of West Hillsborough. Level ground, beautiful hardwoods. Bring your own builder, plans...