The Meadows built by MD Chadwick Co. is excited to announce a $2500 Summer Agent Bonus to the first 10 agents to make a sale in the neighborhood.   The Meadows features a perfect location, nestled near the quaint downtown district of Wake Forest. Homes for sale in The Meadows feature ranch, 1.5, and 2-Story plans with 2-car garages starting from the $200s.  Within just days of joining The Meadows sales and marketing team, Brian Tobin, on-site agent for The Meadows, has sold 3 homes.  “This neighborhood is beautiful and offers details and upgrades not seen in other homes at this price point.  This $2500 agent bonus is not expected to last long and is a great plus!” said Jim Allen, President of The Jim Allen Group of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston.  “I had clients I took out to The Meadows and after showing them the model, wrote an offer within minutes, Realtors need to know that this neighborhood is perfect for their clients within this price range,” says Harry Thorpe, Buyer’s Agent for The Jim Allen Group.  A beautiful fully furnished and staffed model awaits you and your clients upon your trip to The Meadows and is open Wednesday-Saturday 11-5 and Sunday 1-5. Visit www.JimAllen.com and click on the Signature New Homes tab for more details.

Bonnie Rodgers- Broker/ Buyers Agent: The Jim Allen Group

We are so excited to welcome Bonnie Rodgers to our award winning team of Realtors.  Bonnie joins The Jim Allen Group after being in general brokerage with the Falls office of Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston for 6 years.  Born and raised in Raleigh, NC, Bonnie brings an excellent familiarity with the school system, neighborhoods, and entertainment in the Raleigh and Wake Forest areas. 
Bonnie’s passion for finding families their perfect home is apparent in her dedication to the clients she works with.  Bonnie devotes herself to her clients every step of the way from the very first home they are shown to the closing table, making for a most pleasant experience.  Bonnie’s smile and friendly demeanor make her a desirable choice for anyone looking to find their dream home.  Bonnie resides in Wake Forest with her 3 beautiful children and loves listening to music and traveling to the beach.

All I have to say is, I hope you didn’t miss it!  We had over 85 agents come out to our newest neighborhood of The Meadows located in Wake Forest, NC.  Located just minutes from the capital city of North Carolina, this neighborhood offers the best in new home living while being just walking distance from both dining and shopping. 

The month of May has definitely been a wet one for Raleigh, but the skies held off this past Tuesday and allowed for comfortable temperatures and an even greater turnout.  Agents came from all over, some of the offices including our very own Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston Falls and Strickland Offices, Keller Williams, Remax, the Wake Forest Allen Tate office, Coldwell Banker Advantage, Ammons Pittman, and Remax One.  Agents dined on delicious summer fare catered by Catering Works.  The menu included traditional summer picnic items such as BBQ chicken, potato salad, black bean and corn salad, mini biscuits, sweet tea (of course), and the best assorted dessert bars this side of the Mason Dixon line.

Agents knew this neighborhood was one NOT to miss.  With great ranch and 2-story plans, garages, and perfectly sized yards, this neighborhood is becoming a perfect place for newly married couples, famlies with small children, and even settling down after the children have left home.  Built and developed by MD Chadwick Co., you can find the builder himself in the neighborhood on a daily basis.  This neighborhood is truly one NOT to miss.  For more information, visit The Jim Allen Group or call 919.645.2114 today!

RALEIGH, NC-  The Jim Allen Group, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, are pleased to announce that Steve Meadows has joined their award winning team of Realtors.  Meadows joins the Jim Allen Group with over 25 years experience in progressive sales, sales training, and sales management experience  within various fields including real estate, publishing/ advertising, office systems, and home product sales.  A long-time Triangle resident and a 2-term Town Councilman, Steve is a powerful addition to the team.  His expertise in sales, pricing strategies, client relations and needs assessment will prove to be a powerful combination for The Jim Allen Group.  Meadows will represent The Jim Allen Group as a buyer’s agent specialist working with new construction and resale homes.

“Meadows’ years in the sales profession and his dedication to former and current clients will make him a wonderful addition to our already award winning team.  We are delighted to be able to welcome Meadows to our team and look forward to many successful years ahead,” says Jim Allen, President of The Jim Allen Group.

I am so excited to announce that The Jim Allen Group won big at this years Triangle Sales and Marketing Council 2010 MAME Awards.  What does MAME stand for you ask?  Well, only the greatest thing since sliced bread… Major Achievements in Marketing Excellence.  This year the program was held at the Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, NC.  It was beautifully decorated and very well attended.  Word on the street is that the Home Builder’s Association made double over the funds they raised for the 2009 MAME Awards.  Now, if you don’t think that means the market is picking up I don’t know what.

The evening started with a beautiful cocktail hour and allowed those who attended to mingle with other top real estate industry professionals.  I always love seeing people from the industry that I haven’t seen in a while so it really was a wonderful kick-off to the evening.  The cocktail reception was followed by a sit down meal and awards ceremony.  And let me tell you, the Jim Allen Group came home with their arms full.  I’m talking our arms full of trophies, trophies, and more trophies.  Jim Allen won General Brokerage Sales Person of the Year, and we also came home with two Best Parade Home Awards:  Best Parade of Homes Bronze Winner for Cornerstone Signature Builders and Best Parade of Homes Gold Winner for Bost Custom Homes.  And speaking of Bost Custom Homes, Rex Bost and the Behind Schedule Band provided the tunes for the evening, always creating a lively environment for all that attend.

And we can’t forget the premier of our big 2010 MAME commercial.  Our commercial premiered the night of the awards and followed was a presentation of the Best Green Built Homes in the Triangle, presented by two of our own… Anna Wilson and Stefanie Bell.  You won’t want to miss our 2010 MAME Commercial straight from the award-winning show of Glee.  Be sure to become a fan of our Facebook Fan page to see this amazingly funny and entertaining Jim Allen Group rendition of gLee!

Raleigh home buyers-if you are searching the Raleigh MLS for your dream home right now, you will want to try to find it before the end of April 2010, so you can take advantage of the First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit. The tax credit has already been extended twice, and so far I have heard no news about extending it for a third time, so this may be the last chance you have to get the credit.

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Imagine large wooded lots located right here in North Raleigh! Now add stunning architecture, and a location central to every luxury amenity you could desire, all nestled neatly in a friendly, active Triangle community. Welcome home to Stonehenge Park.

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If you are ready to buy Raleigh homes for sale, then you will want to browse through the beautiful North Raleigh neighborhood of French Woods.

French Woods Community in North Raleigh

Located in North Raleigh, French Woods real estate is comprised of 23 lots ranging in size from 1/4 acre to a full half acres.

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RALEIGH, NC-  The Jim Allen Group, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, are pleased to announce that Angie Thoman has joined their award winning team of Realtors.  Angie, a seasoned real estate professional has been practicing real estate for over 20 years.  Thoman was the recipient of the Platinum Million Dollar Club MAME Award for 4 consecutive years from 2004-2007. Thoman is an active member of the North Carolina Association of Realtors, the Raleigh Association of Realtors, the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County, the Triangle Sales and Marketing Council, and the National Association of Realtors.  Thoman will represent The Jim Allen Group as a buyer’s agent specialist working with new construction and resale homes.

“Thoman’s years in the customer service profession and her zest for success will make her a wonderful addition to our already award winning team.  We are delighted to be able to welcome Thoman to our team and look forward to many successful years ahead,” says Jim Allen, President of The Jim Allen Group.

RALEIGH, NC-  The Jim Allen Group, Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, are pleased to announce that Gudrun Casey has joined their award winning team of Realtors.  Gudrun joins the Jim Allen Group after spending nearly 20 years in various Airline Customer Service capacities.  Her past customer service experiences and dedication to her profession will prove to be a successful addition to the team.  Casey will represent The Jim Allen Group as a buyer’s agent specialist working with new construction and resale homes.
“Casey’s years in the customer service profession and her zest for success will make her a wonderful addition to our already award winning team.  We are delighted to be able to welcome Casey to our team and look forward to many successful years ahead,” says Jim Allen, President of The Jim Allen Group.