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Weekend projects to mark off your to-do list

Posted on 07/09/2024

Instead of feeling overwhelmed by a lengthy to-do list, try breaking it into manageable weekend projects for your home. It’s easy to put off some tasks because they seem difficult, but many are simpler and quicker to accomplish than you might expect. Here are some examples of weekend projects to mark off your to-do list this weekend: Deep...

Project

To Do List

Home Warranty 101: What Buyers Should Know

Posted on 07/02/2024

Many homebuyers have the choice of whether to purchase a home warranty with the home itself. While not required, it can be a helpful way to ensure that your new home is well cared for. It can also have some downsides and may not be right for everyone. Here we’ll go over the basics of home warranties to...

Home Buying

Home Warranty

Posted on 06/25/2024

3 Reasons to Hire an Agent to Sell Your Home

Selling your home without a real estate agent might seem like the easier choice. However, there are still huge advantages to working with a professional like the agents at Silvestri Properties to navigate the market. Here are some basic things to know about working with us to sell your home: You Will Get More Exposure One excellent advantage...

Home Selling

Home Buying

Moving out of a rental house: Cleaning guide

Posted on 06/18/2024

Thorough move out cleaning is the only thing standing between you and your security deposit. While many rental companies and landlords might provide a checklist for house cleaning at move out, it's still easy to miss important details. Unfortunately, some of these details can be costly. Moving is high on the list of life's most stressful events, and...

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Moving Out

Monthly maintenance tasks for your home

Posted on 06/11/2024

From your plumbing and HVAC system to home safety devices, there are several items in your home that can break down or malfunction. Doing some maintenance tasks each month can help reduce the risk of needing repairs or having to replace equipment. Plan on performing the following maintenance tasks in your home monthly: Replace HVAC filters Your HVAC...

Home Maintenance

Posted on 07/31/2024

Another Property Rented - 5506 Turkey Farm Road, Durham, NC 27705

Call for a private showing, home is occupied until July 1. Very well maintained 3 bed 2 bath ranch on private 1.5 acre. Recently remodeled, freshly coated hardwood floors throughout. Ceramic tile baths and kitchen, includes washer/dryer. Outdoor storage shed and back porch. Surrounded by mature growth and beautiful lawns. Great location, lots of outdoor living. 1/2 mile to Johnston's Mill, neighborhood BB court, fire pit and playground. Inside the "Golden Triangle" 10 minutes to Duke, UNC and...

Durham

Another Property Sold - 525 Mitchell Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Posted on 07/24/2024

Live blocks from downtown Hillsborough in this newer transitional! Pristine gem nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac within a mile of restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops & Weaver St Market. Inside, you'll note popular chocolate-colored flooring throughout (no carpets!), an open floorplan, 9-ft ceilings up & down, & main floor BR & full bath. Gourmet kitchen features gas cooktop, island with granite counter/breakfast bar, subway tile backsplash & butler's pantry at the heart of the home. Family room has gas fireplace with floor-to-ceiling stone surround. Second floor owner's suite with vaulted ceiling, 2 add'l BRs with...

Hillsborough

5506 Turkey Farm Road, Durham, NC 27705 is now new to the market!

Posted on 07/09/2024

Durham

Another Property Sold - 1005 Hundley Place, Durham, NC 27701

Posted on 06/28/2024

MOVE IN BY EARLY 2024! Downtown Durham's newest collection delivers 24 turnkey townhomes and eight modern plans embedded in the booming Central Park District. Next stop? North & Broadway. The collection's striking, industrially-inclined design echoes the sleek elements of its surrounding cityscape to make a dramatic first impression. Multiple levels of light-flooded living feel invitingly intimate, incorporating high ceilings, huge windows and rich hardwoods in sophisticated, sun-soaked spaces. Buyers can pick from plans offering 2-3 BR, 2.5 - 3.5 BA across SQ FTs ranging from 1,636 - 2,267! Plus, the peace of mind EV-ready garages,...

Durham

Another Property Sold - 334 Spicebush Circle, Hillsborough, NC 27278

Posted on 06/21/2024

Lightly lived in and coveted end-unit that has only been occupied a fraction of the time since built, so it is in a like-new condition. Lovely kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Hardwood flooring throughout much of the main floor. Nice dining area leads opens to the living room featuring a soaring 2-story cathedral ceiling. Primary suite on the main with tiled shower for easy living. For relaxing there is an enclosed patio with radiant heating that leads out to a back deck with composite flooring. The hardwood floors are continued upstairs where you'll find three more bedrooms and a sitting...

Hillsborough