MJR Homes - NC Custom Home Builder

When choosing a builder, the choice is often between a small, local builder, and a large, regional, or national company. There are benefits to each, but MJR Homes offers the best of both worlds.

Building Custom Homes In The Triangle Region

Founded by Mike Reiser, MJR Homes is a small, custom builder, completing between six and ten homes in the Triangle area each year. That’s a small number compared to the big builders who construct hundreds of homes each year in the Triangle alone.

To Reiser, staying small keeps him close to the side of the business he loves. “I enjoy focusing on the little details that make a home unique,” he said. “Building custom homes keeps me closer to the customer and the product.”

The houses MJR Homes builds are…

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Chapel Hill apartment values double in three years

Now is the perfect time for investment property seekers to looking into buying a rental home in Chapel Hill. Over the past three years, we have seen the value of Chapel Hill apartments nearly double. This upward trend is a good sign for those interested in investing in Chapel Hill property.

It Started with a Massive Renovation

Three years ago, some Chapel Hill neighborhoods were not as desirable as they are today. With rising crime rates and apartment buildings that had not seen any recent renovations, the value of select neighborhoods was low. However, that changed when prominent Chapel Hill real estate investor, Daniel Eller purchased then Timberlyne Village Apartments, as they were known back then.

Once acquiring the property, Eller set to…

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Discover Durham NC Farmers' Market

The Durham Farmers' Market is a favorite destination for residents of the Bull City and people from all around the Triangle. Conveniently located in downtown Durham, the farmers market is a source for fresh food and produce, with all vendors coming from no more than 70 miles away.

Open all year round, the Durham Farmers Market features farmers from throughout the state selling locally grown, in-season produce. Sweet corn, tomatoes, peppers, peaches, apples, and watermelon are just a few of the favorites.

But if you’ve never been to the market before, there are some unexpected treats you can find:

Craft Beer, Wine & Beverages

If you’re looking for something to drink, the Durham Farmers' Market is the place for you. Local breweries, offer…

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rainwater harvesting in durham, cary, and chapel hill

In the Triangle and throughout the Southeast, water is a plentiful resource. Still, for some homeowners, especially those with green thumbs, a rainwater collection system may make sense.

About 46 inches of rain falls each year in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area, giving residents a reliable source of water for in-home use as well as for lawns and gardens. Although a rainwater collection system isn't a necessity in this part of the country, it can lessen your dependence on municipal water and reduce some of your utility costs.

Here are some of the benefits of a residential rainwater collection system for Triangle homes:

Automatic Irrigation

Most people who have a rainwater collection system in the Triangle use it to keep their flowers…

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Meet Larry Tollen of My NC Homes

As a longtime Realtor, Larry has seen it all. When he and Andrew founded My NC Homes, it took almost no time at all for them to agree on how they’re team should operate. Experience, integrity, and results. These are the pillars in which their team is founded on because they’re also what’s most important to you as a buyer or seller.

When working with the My NC Homes Team, you can expect nothing but the best service possible. Their team is committed to treating their clients the same way they would wish to be treated were the roles reversed. My NC Homes was founded on the belief that your best interested are the top priority, not the agent’s commission.

Dual Agent: Why NC Homes Doesn’t Represent Buyer & Seller In A Single Transaction

To…

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Lauren Wimple, First-time buying specialist



When Lauren graduated in 2014 from UNC Chapel Hill with a degree in economics, she was eager to apply her education and enthusiasm in the real estate market. This drive and determination led her to earn her broker license shortly after graduating, which is when she met Larry and Andrew at My NC Homes. Working under the mentorship of Larry and Andrew, Lauren has gained invaluable experience and industry knowledge, which she then applies to every transaction of her own.

Lauren also handles most of the administrative duties on the team, so when she’s not house hunting with her own client’s, you’ll often find her in the office and responding to inquiries from the website.

First-time Homebuying Specialist

As a recent homebuyer herself, Lauren…

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best craft beer festivals in the triangle

The Triangle boasts a wide range of breweries and craft beer styles, and beer enthusiasts can sample many of them at the area's three best beer festivals.

A couple weeks ago, local beer blogger Kyle Rubeling offered some of the can't-miss breweries in the Triangle. But if you want to try them all at once (and you have a designated driver), a beer festival is the way to do it.

Here are the Triangle's three beer festivals, when and where they are, and what you can expect to see (and taste) at each.

World Beer Festival - Raleigh and Durham

This is actually two beer festivals, as the the World Beer Fest takes place in the spring in Raleigh and in the fall in Durham. Both festivals are a favorite among casual beer drinkers and beer enthusiasts…

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Andrew Palumbo - new construction real estate specialist

Andrew is one of the founding members of the My NC Homes team. He specializes in new construction transactions, but also loves helping first-time homebuyers reach their longtime goal of owning their own home.

Becoming a real estate agent was a natural fit for Andrew. Growing up, he loved going to the job site with his father and eventually followed in his footsteps by getting involved in the family’s construction and real estate business. During this time he became a licensed appraiser and general contractor for condominium, luxury homes, and vacation homes. After several blustery winters in Vermont, he and his family moved to the Triangle region in search of a better climate.

Why Specialize In New Construction?

Many people think that…

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meet the My NC Homes team - Chapel Hill realtors

 

The My NC Homes team is one of the Triangle’s most well-rounded real estate firms. Their small-team dynamic allows them to do the work of a big brokerage without compromising the personal attention you deserve during the purchase or sale of your home. Thanks to the unique strengths and abilities of each team member, they’re capable of handling even the most challenging transaction.

Here’s a quick introduction to each team member and a quick summary of what they bring to the table.

Lauren Wimple: Licensed Broker

Lauren grew up in the Triangle area just outside of Raleigh. She’s made lifelong friends, can tell you all about the area’s best hidden gems, and loves to chat about what makes each community so unique.

Lauren graduated in…

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What documents you need to keep after buying a home

When you buy or sell a home, you have to review, initial and sign many documents. So many that it can feel a bit overwhelming. So when the sale is final and you start to move in (or out), there is a huge temptation to throw all those documents away. That would be a big mistake, because you never know what problems or issues might arise in the future. To avoid those headaches, it’s important to understand what the closing documents are for, and how long you should keep them.

Here is a basic guide to help you:

Keep These Documents When Buying A Home

When you close on a home, you’ll get a mortgage agreement, various addendums and disclosures, the deed and the settlement statement, among other documents. Some documents you’ll get right away, and…

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