When you pull up to the curb of the home at 106 Windance Court in Cary, something tells you that this is the idyllic place to raise a family.

Perhaps it is the neatly trimmed front yard or the gorgeous exterior color of the home. Perhaps it is this property’s fantastic location in Wake County or its friendly neighbors.

Whatever it is – this home on Windance Court has a certain charm about it, which is why it’s our pick for our Wake County listing of the week series!

Check Out All of the Amenities That This Cary Listing for Sale Has to Offer!

Currently listed for $349,900, the detached, 2-story Traditional style home in Cary features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

In all, there are 2,537 square feet of living space in this beautiful home.

Given its open floor plan, this lovely property is well-positioned for entertaining company.

This home also features the highly sought after main level master suite as well as a spacious bonus room in the upstairs.

Inside this home, buyers will be impressed with such amenities as:

• Bay windows
• Recently-painted rooms
• Chair-rail molding
• Hardwood floors
• Granite counter tops
• 2-story living room
• Incredible stone fireplace
• Vaulted ceilings

Meanwhile, the backyard backs up to a protected wooded area, which provides ample privacy and tranquility.

And within the largest community of the Lochmere subdivision, the next residents at this home will enjoy access to two community swimming pools as well as several tennis courts.

School-age residents within Lochmere Forest are served by the well-respected Wake County public school system. Specifically, these residents attend:

• Dillard Elementary School
• Dillard Middle School
• Athens Drive High School

Learn More About This Cary Home for Sale Now!

If this new Wake County listing has piqued your interest as a Wake County home buyer, then please contact us at the Rachel Kendall Team!

When you do, we’ll provide you with additional information about this property, help schedule you a showing and even provide you with access to a virtual home tour of this property.

Until next time,

Rachel

In the kind of home buyer’s we’re seeing on the Wake County real estate market, it’s understandable that potential buyers would want to capitalize on the climate by trying to get the best deal possible.

To that end, I’m going to tell you today one of the best way to find a good deal on the local housing market!

Wake County, NC Homes for Sale

For those home buyers who are willing to detour from the normal path to home ownership, you may want to consider checking out a foreclosed or short sale property.

While these types of properties have gotten a bad reputation over the years, it’s entirely possible to find a near immaculate home for sale at short sale or foreclosure prices!

First, let’s start with the basics: What is the difference between a short sale and a foreclosed property?

A short sale occurs when the home seller owes more on the property than it’s worth.

These are sometimes referred to as “preforeclosure properties.”

To prevent further loss, a mortgage lender may accept a short sale instead of take the property through the foreclosure process.

The current owner will generally vacate the property when he or she signs a short-sale agreement.

Generally speaking, short sale properties tend to be in better condition than foreclosed properties.

Meanwhile, a foreclosure is a property that the bank now owns because the home owner fell behind on payments.

These properties are often winterized in order to lower the risk of damage to the property. For instance, the plumbing may have been drained and the hot water turned off.

Usually these homes are sold “as is,” which may be acceptable to you if you’re willing to put some work into fixing it up.

There’s also a third option on the local housing market that may result in a steal of a deal for buyers like you: real estate auctions.

This is a great deal to get a fabulous bargain on a property but buyers should be aware, this kind of process is not for novice investors or risk averts.

Your Wake County, NC Real Estate Experts

As the old saying goes, the greater the risk, the greater the reward.

And while the process of buying a foreclosed, short sale or auction property is usually longer and – admittedly – more tedious than a traditional home transaction, the pay off can be huge for home buyers.

If you’re interested in learning more about pursuing these non-traditional home purchase types, then please contact us at the Rachel Kendall Team.

We’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have as well as guide you through the home-buying process.

Until next time,

Rachel

Lakes of Rolesville, a highly desirable Wake Forest residential community that has a lot of long-term residents, has a new listing for sale.

This rare opportunity to purchase within this Wake County neighborhood is rather exciting – and is sure to not last long!

Today, I’m going to tell you all about what this new listing at 5600 Pine Rock Court in Wake Forest has to offer!

Wake Forest Real Estate for Sale

The home currently listed for $479,900 on Pine Rock Court offers interested home buyers roughly 4,032 square feet of living space, including four bedrooms and four bathrooms.

This custom home features a spacious master suite on the main level as well as a formal dining room, a study area and a gourmet kitchen with a butler’s pantry.

Here are some other features within this Wake Forest home that buyers are sure to appreciate:

• Vaulted ceilings in the family room
• Bonus room
• Hardwood floors
• Chair rail molding
• Modern light fixtures
• Elegant front staircase
• Built-in shelves
• Granite countertops
• Stainless steel kitchen appliances
• Tile backsplash
• Garden Tub
• Screened-in back porch
• Spacious backyard

This detached 2-story Traditional-style home was built in 2009.

What’s more, within the larger community of Lakes of Rolesville, residents will enjoy unlimited access to fishing lakes, walking trails and soccer fields.

School-age residents living in this home will be served by the Wake County Public School system – specifically, the following schools:

• Rolesville Elementary School
• Rolesville Middle School
• Wake Forest High School

And for those looking for something fun to do with the family over the weekend, this Wake Forest property is close to such outdoor recreational amenities as:

• E Carroll Joyner Park
• Durant Nature Park
• Kiwanis Park

Your Dedicated Wake County REALTOR®

If you’re interested in receiving more information about this new Wake Forest listing, then contact us at the Rachel Kendall Team.

We’ll be happy to assist you by answering any remaining questions you have, scheduling a showing for you and even providing you with access to a virtual tour.

For now, make sure to check out some of these helpful Wake County relocation resources:

• Relocation package
• Interactive area map
• Moving tips

Until next time,

Rachel

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Many prospective home buyers wrestle with the idea of when is the right time to buy a home.

That’s why we here on the Wake County real estate market are here to help!
Today, we’re going to tell you how you can determine when the best time to purchase a Wake County home is.

Wake County Properties for Sale

Most home buyers will tell you that the best time to buy is when interest rates are low because that signals that it is a buyer’s market.

What’s more, low interest rates means that your monthly payment will be lower – which will be less stressful for you in the long run.

Another great time to buy is when it’s convenient for your schedule. For instance, if you are a parent, the best time to buy may be when the school year is over.

Here are some other factors that may signal that it’s a good time to buy:

• The relative stability of your current job
• Your amount of savings and whether you can afford a down payment on a home
• Whether it’s a buyers or seller’s market

Let’s look at that last point a little bit more in depth.

How do you determine whether it’s a buyer or seller’s market? If the market is slow – such as homes are sitting on the market unsold – then that’s a good indication.

What’s more, if home values are relatively low – especially compared to a few years ago – then it may be a good signal that it’s a buyer’s market.

Purchasing a home in a buyer’s market is a great opportunity because it means you’re going to get an excellent deal on a Wake County home for sale.

Your Dedicated Wake County REALTORS®

We hope you found the above information helpful as a potential Wake County home buyer.

For more information on home-buying, please contact us at the Rachel Kendall Team.

We have years of experience helping buyers on the following markets:

• Apex, NC
• Cary, NC
• Durham, NC
• Fuquay Varina, NC
• Garner, NC
• Holly Springs, NC
• Knightdale, NC
• Morrisville, NC

Until next time,

Rachel

A new home has just become available on the Fuquay Varina real estate market that is sure to attract plenty of interested buyers!

This Wake County property, listed at 7304 Duncans Ridge Way, offers 2,850 square feet of living space – all for $399,900!

Inside this beautiful two-story home, you’ll find four spacious bedrooms and three well-maintained bathrooms.

If you’re in the market for a Fuquay Varina home, then this may be the one you’ve been searching for!

Fuquay Varina Real Estate

With its unique exterior and dramatic peaks, the home listed at Duncans Ridge Way seems to beacon to people from the street.

As you pull up to this traditional-style home, you’ll be impressed with its large and immaculate yard and its stunning curb appeal.

Inside this custom home, you’ll be amazed by its gourmet kitchen with open concept to the family room, its oversized master suite on the main level and its large and wooded backyard.

Here’s what else you can expect to find in this fantastic Fuquay Varina home, which was built in 2007:

• Trey ceilings in the dining room
• Screened in porch and deck
• Tankless water heater
• Climate controlled crawl space
• Vaulted ceiling in the family room
• Lovely fireplace
• Granite countertops

Part of the Duncans Ridge subdivision, this property is served by these high-performing schools within the Wake County Public School system:

• Herbert Akins Road Elementary School
• Holly Grove Middle School
• Holly Springs High School

And thanks to its location, the next home owners who live here will be just a short drive away from such fabulous amenities as:

• Harris Lake County Park
• Parrish Womble Park
• Shearon Harris Reservoir

Purchase This Fuquay Varina Property Now!

If you believe that this new listing is exactly what you and your family have been searching for, then please contact us at the Rachel Kendall Team.

We’ll be happy to provide you with additional information on this property, schedule a showing for you and even provide you with access to a virtual tour of this home.

For now, make sure to check out some of our online Wake County relocation resources, such as:

• Relocation package
• Moving tips
• Interactive area map

Until next time,

Rachel

A fantastic piece of Raleigh real estate just became available on the Wake County real estate market and I wanted to make sure you were one of the first people to be aware of it!

Located at 7352 Fontana Ridge Lane in Raleigh, this darling townhome offers you all the pride of home ownership without the hassle of exterior maintenance!

This property, which offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, is currently listed at $329,900.

Raleigh, NC Homes for Sale

The 2,710-square-foot townhome for sale on Fontana Ridge Lane offers interested home buyers an incredible location near such fine amenities as Leesville Community Park, Lake Lynn and Lake Lynn Park!

What’s more, this property is just a short drive from such major thoroughfares as Glenwood Avenue, Creedmoor Road and I-440!

This gorgeous Raleigh townhome offers interested home buyers the desirable main level master suite feature.

The home’s kitchen opens to the breakfast and family rooms. And large windows in the family room overlook the greenway area, offering breath-taking natural vistas.

Here’s what else this Raleigh home offers interested home buyers:

• Large deck in the backyard
• A generous-sized bonus rooms
• Ample storage throughout the home
• Beautiful glass front door
• Hardwood floors
• Chair-rail molding
• Crown molding
• Granite countertops in the kitchen
• Newer kitchen appliances
• Lovely fireplace
• Trey ceilings in the bedroom
• Spacious glass shower
• Garden tub
• Vaulted ceilings

Built in 2004, this transitional, 2-story property is located in the Westlake Reserve subdivision, which means school-age children living in this home will attend:

• York Elementary School
• Leesville Road Middle School
• Leesville Road High School

Investing in Raleigh, NC Real Estate

If you’re interested in learning more about this new listing in Raleigh, please contact us at the Rachel Kendall Team.

We’ll be happy to assist you by providing you with additional information about this home, scheduling a showing for you and even showing you a virtual tour of the property.

For now, make sure to browse some of our helpful home buying resources, such as:

• Buying guide
• Mortgage calculator
• Buyer FAQs

Until next time,

Rachel

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Investing in a home is the biggest and most important purchase that you’ll ever make. Therefore, it should go without saying that interested home buyers should take some time to consider what’s really important to them in a home.

Today, I’m going to tell you about some quality of life factors that buyers should look in their next home.

Living in Wake County, NC

Here are some important considerations when it comes to buying a Wake County home:

• Drive through the neighborhood at different times of the day and evening to get a feel for the traffic in the neighborhood and address any safety concerns you may have.
• Walk or bike through the neighborhood to get a feel for how pedestrian-friendly it is and how easy it is to navigate on foot/bike.
• Visit with local business owners in the immediate vicinity and ask them about the community. Because they’re a local business in the area, they may be able to provide you with a new perspective.
• Check out the opening and closing times for businesses in the area to get a feel for what kind of access to amenities you’ll have when you live in the neighborhood.
• From the house you’re considering, drive to such important amenities as the police station and hospital to see how long it will take for you to get there when you’re living in your new home.
• Check out the public transportation schedule and stations to see how convenient it will be for you to access them and how long it will take to get to downtown Raleigh or other epicenters in the Wake County area.
• Search the internet for other community resources like clubhouses, civics groups and more in the area.
• Check with the local police department to inquire about crime statistics in the area.

By doing a little research like this yourself, you’ll feel confident and pleased with your Wake County real estate decision on closing day.

Search the Wake County Real Estate Market Now for Your Next Home

If you’re ready to take the next step toward owning your own piece of Wake County real estate, please contact me, Rachel Kendall, today!

I’ll be happy to help you navigate any one of the following Wake County area real estate markets:

• Apex, NC
• Cary, NC
• Clayton, NC
• Durham, NC
• Fuquay Varina, NC
• Garner, NC
• Holly Springs, NC
• Knightdale, NC
• Morrisville, NC
• North Raleigh, NC

Until next time,

Rachel

Young families will be thrilled when they learn about the latest listing on the Wake Forest real estate market!

Located at 2501 Mica Mine Lane, this darling white, two-story home sits on a generous-sized lot with ample vegetation in the backyard.

Currently, this 2,276-square-foot home is priced at $275,000 – a great deal that’s sure to get snatched up quickly!

Living in Wake Forest, North Carolina

Nestled on an acre lot, the 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home on Mica Mine Avenue was originally constructed in 1988.

This Traditional-style home offers residents every amenity and feature they need for comfortable and luxurious living, including:

• Plenty of kitchen cabinet space
• Granite counter tops
• Built-in desk
• French doors
• A screened in porch
• Crown molding
• Chair rail molding
• Hardwood floors
• Brick fireplace

Plus, the master bedroom on the second floor features a recently remodeled master bathroom with tiled shower and bath!

Located in the Thompson Mill subdivision, this community is served by the Wake County Public School system. Specifically, children living in this home will attend:

• Forest Pines Elementary School
• Rolesville Middle School
• Rolesville High School

And thanks to its location, residents living in this Wake Forest home will only have to pay Wake County taxes.

Your Wake County, NC REALTORS®

If you think that the new listing at 2501 Mica Mine Lane in Wake Forest would complement your lifestyle well, then please contact us at the Rachel Kendall Team, today!

When you do, we’ll be happy to provide you with additional information about this listing, schedule a showing for you and even provide you with a virtual tour of this property.

For now, make sure to take a few moments to browse some of the home-buying resources we’re already offering online, including:

• Buying guide
• Relocation package
• Interactive area map

Until next time,

Rachel