Archive for April, 2008

Duke Hospital campus expanding

 
Regulators gave conditional approval for Duke University Hospital’s proposed expansion. According to the Duke University officials, the addition would add over 500,000 square feet and could create nearly 1,000 new jobs. Costs of the expansion are estimated at $596 million.
The hospital plans to break ground by fall 2008.
Read more here: State OKs $596M Duke hospital expansion in the Triangle [...]

Should you write or accept a contingency offer?

I read a great article in Professional Builder magazine I wanted to share with you:
KILL the Contingency!
This is a great article because it’s teaching builders and their salespeople how to work around contigent offers. There is a lot of logic here, though, that is important to consumers that I also preach: You are better off [...]

On-line crime mapping available in Raleigh, Cary and Garner

 
(Photo courtesy of Uncle Kracker behaving like a dope in Raleigh. I wonder if this will show on a map???)
Want to know about a crime in Raleigh, Cary or Garner? That information may be just a click away. Area police departments are utilizing data pulled from crime records and displaying the information using on-line mapping tools.
Police departments [...]

Heritage South Greenway Trail Grand Opening

 
Wake Forest is a great community and the town has a working plan for open space & greenways for their citizens. Now is a great time to buy in the Wake Forest area because there are about 9 months worth of homes for sale.
The Town of Wake Forest is inviting area celebrate the completion of [...]

Radon gas and homes around Raleigh

Wake County Radon Testing Results from Air-Check 
   Results under 2 pCi/L
   Results between 2 and 3.9 pCi/L
   Results 4 pCi/L and above
What is Radon?
Radon is a cancer-causing natural radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell or taste. Its presence in your home can pose a danger to your family’s health. Radon is the leading cause [...]

Trader Joes coming to North Raleigh

Holly Park shopping center is pending renovations and a new Trader Joe’s. Holly Park is located just inside the beltline on Wake Forest Road in North Raleigh.
Read our previous post: Holly Park Shopping Center is pending new owners

Raleigh area home sales decline, prices flat

Triangle MLS figures for the Triangle show 2,217 homes were sold in March, a 28% drop from March, 2007 figures. The average home price was slightly higher at $235,175 where last year the average selling price was $233,763.
According to Triangle MLS reports, listed homes reached over 19,033.
The figure represents an 8 1/2-month supply, ahead of [...]

Raleigh Philosophical Society

I spent some time blogging this morning and I want to mention Raleigh Philosophical Society. I have been reading their blog for some time and I think it’s well written, thoughtful and reflects enthusiasm for Raleigh and interest in promoting our city.
If you are new to the Raleigh area, you will benefit from tips on outside dining, lively discussion [...]

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