Archive for September, 2009

Vitual Office Website (VOW) now available on our site

Using our Property Search tab on our website you can now search more information than ever before including the number of days on the market, date sold, sold price and integrated tax values.

What kind of home buyer are you?

How easy is it to time the market? It’s not. Think about the extensive number of variables that exist locally, nationaly and globally. The second buyer who “…is always actively paying attention, although you may never sell at the peak or buy at the bottom, you can buy right and always do well over time.”

The million dollar question

What’s the market like for million dollar homes in Raleigh?

Graves Realty Associates declares independence

Beginning September 4, 2009 we are operating as Graves Realty Associates, a fully licensed and independent real estate brokerage office.

First time home buyer tax credit

The first-time home buyer tax credit ends Nov. 30 and the rush is on for buyers to make their decision within the few weeks to be sure there is time to close the deal and realp the benefit.

New townhouse development planned for Garner

GARNER, NC (August 21, 2009) – A custom homebuilder with national experience and strong local ties has announced plans to develop a new townhouse community in Garner, just minutes from downtown Raleigh. Southerby Bluffs will feature 54 townhomes starting at $190,000.

North Raleigh Home Sales Report

The peak years for $300k-600k priced homes in area 2 were actually 2007 and 2008 when there were 437 and 435 respectively. In 2005 and 2006 there were 337 and 340. This tells me that area 2 peaked in 2007 and 2008.