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The Simple Facts About Getting Pre-Appoved for a Home Loan
Getting Pre-Approved for a mortgage is a good idea when considering buying a home. Knowing the facts of why it is important to get pre-approved for a loan before you purchase will put you in the drivers seat. ... [Continue Reading]
Jim Allen provides insight into the Raleigh/Triangle Real Estate Market and the current trends. Jim provides specific data and details that support the impressive growth of this market. If you are a buyer, now is the time to buy and be more realistic with your offers. If you are a seller, get your home in good condition and don’t forget the exterior landscape. Sellers need to realize that they are competing with new home construction. ... [Continue Reading]
Majestic Oaks ROCKS the House with 3 GOLD Winners!
Majestic Oaks in Wake Forests boasts impressive custom homes in the $300s and has 8 entries in the Wake County Parade of Homes. 3 of these homes won GOLD Medals with 1 Perfect Score. The Jim Allen Group represents this neighborhood and is thrilled to have such an impressive group of award winning custom builders. ... [Continue Reading]
Parade of Homes Basket Winner!
The Wake County Parade of Homes opened last weekend and in recognition of the event, we had a special giveaway at one of our parade homes. Our very own agent, Azuca Spicer put together a beautiful basket filled with $175 worth of Mary Kay products that was available for visitors to enter into a drawing. ... [Continue Reading]
Impressive Gift Basket Give Away at Majestic Oaks – Saturday ONLY!
Great Give Away at Majestic Oaks neighborhood in Wake Forest. Enter to win a gift basket worth over $175 of Mary Kay products ... [Continue Reading]
Buying a home has many advantages but you need to do your homework. Each person or couple need to look at their goals and objectives, financial stability and costs associated with buying or renting. ... [Continue Reading]
As Hurricane Irene approaches the NC Coast, meteorologist are predicting that the Triangle could feel winds up to 50 mph. Here are a few recommendations from the FEMA website in how to be prepared to protect your home: Cover all of your home’s windows with pre-cut ply wood or hurricane shutters to protect your windows from high ... [Continue Reading]
Free Breakfast at Chick-Fil-A when you log online!
From September 6 – 10, 2011, participating Chick-fil-A® restaurants are giving away a variety of FREE breakfast entrées to customers who make a reservation online. To make your reservation, visit this website beginning Monday, August 29, 2011 and choose your preferred Chick-fil-A restaurant, the date, time and breakfast entrée log on to: Chick-fil-A ... [Continue Reading]
Here is something that you as a homeowner, may find interesting. Taken from the IRS Website, this will provide a home buyer or seller, the information that may save then time and money. IRS Summertime Tax Tip 2011-12 The Internal Revenue Service has some important information to share with individuals who have sold or are ... [Continue Reading]
Closing costs can be a tricky process and it is important to educate yourself and be prepared before you get to the closing of your home. There are major and minor fees that are incurred in all home purchases. Fluctuation of these prices depend on choices that you make with a potential third-party resource. This ... [Continue Reading]