Daily Green Habits

06/28/2010 by Aubrey Southwell

What does it take to be “green”? How can we as individuals reduce our carbon footprint and do our part to create a more sustainable environment?

Performing simple home improvement projects to…

Fixing up a Fixer upper!

03/02/2009 by Pamela St. Peter

There is something out there called a HUD 203/K.

What is it and who’s it for? It’s for a homebuyer who wants to purchase a foreclosure…

Best places to invest in Foreclosed Homes

06/16/2008 by David Fritz

The news often highlights the cities with the most and heaviest discounted foreclosures. But when considering a real estate investment is this really where you want to look? Not according to…

Raleigh Garbage Disposal Ban

04/07/2008 by Pamela St. Peter

Hard to believe I spoke with a lady who’s family is considering making a move to Raleigh from Vegas a couple days ago and they had heard about our garbage disposal ban. She actually questioned me…

What’s an REO? or So you want to buy a foreclosure…

04/05/2008 by Pamela St. Peter

With all the hoopla going on these days about foreclosures I thought it might be helpful to pass along some information should you be looking to purchase a foreclosure home as your primary…

Raleigh, Charlotte make Forbes list for best housing bargains

02/21/2008 by Pamela St. Peter

Raleigh and Charlotte NC were chosen in a recent Forbes top 10 list. The list ranked the nation’s best cities for bargain hunters. The best place to get a bargain on a home is an area where there…

Economic Stimulus Package on the Way to the President!!

02/08/2008 by Pamela St. Peter

Great news for troubled homeowners! Last night, Congress approved HR 5140, the Economic Stimulus Package and it is now on its way for President Bush’s signature. The Senate added…

New Septic Inspection Rules

01/29/2008 by Pamela St. Peter

Here’s some great news! As of January 3rd, all persons performing septic inspections must be certified by the state. The statute does not require all septic owners to have inspections, but it does…

The Mortgage Graveyard

01/25/2008 by Pamela St. Peter

You might want to check on the status of your mortgage company - with about 150 mortgage companies shutting their doors last year there’s a good chance you may know one of them. I found this site…

NC ranks 3rd best place in the nation to do business

01/22/2008 by Pamela St. Peter

There’s a magazine out there called the Chief Executive magazine that follows CEO’s and their opinions on which states offer the best places to do business. Well NC came up a notch this year…