Triangle Area Real Estate News & Information

The Scoop Behind Maple View Farms: Dairy Production, Duke Energy, and Delightful Treats

Maple View Farm is a dairy farm in Hillsborough, North Carolina. The farm originated in Maine in the 1800’s and moved to North Carolina in 1963. About 400 acres are devoted to farming and dairy operations. The farm raises its own Holstein dairy cows and sells some as breeding stock. The farm has developed its own brand of Holstein called Maview. Any registered Holstein in the world with that brand was bred on Maple View Farm.

The farm also grows barley and corn which it uses as feed for the herd in addition to the farm grass. The grains increase the protein content of the milk. There are four holding ponds on the farm to store water for irrigation. These holding ponds have enabled the farm to continue operations in times of drought. The farm also…

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Professional Interior Painting Tips For Absolute Beginners

It’s no secret that adding a fresh coat of paint is one of the best ways to refresh the inside of your home. In fact, it consistently ranks as one of the best home improvements you can do in the Triangle area because of its great return-on-investment. While a seasoned pro will do a quality job in a shorter amount of time, anyone can paint their own home with a little help and the right tools. Summer is the best time to paint your home in the Chapel Hill area, so grab some supplies from the hardware store, pick your preferred hue, and freshen up your space!

Here are some professional tips to help you add a splash of color or just refresh the walls of your Triangle area home this summer.

Painting Supplies – What You’ll Need

• Primer
• Stir…

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7 Awesome Eno River State Park Activities

Craving a little nature? Visit the Eno River State Park to get your nature fix!

If you are looking to commune with nature in the Triangle area, you don’t have to look far. The Eno River State Park is just in northwest of Durham; just a short drive from downtown. The park is the perfect place to unwind and get in touch with nature. The park consists of 4,900 acres of land, much of it along the Eno River, providing places for hiking, camping, fishing, paddling, and picnicking. Best of all, there is no admission fee.

The park was established in 1975 when the state acquired more than 1,000 acres of land, with the help of the Eno River Association and the Nature Conservancy. Over the years, more land was acquired by the association to protect and…

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How We Can Help You Through Successful Real Estate Negotiations

Negotiations can be one of the more uncomfortable aspects of buying or selling real estate, but an experienced real estate agent like Larry Tollen can help you make sense the process and work through it so that both parties come out satisfied. While negotiations are a great time to ask for things like furniture and existing amenities to be left in the house, the process is always a little bit of give and take from the buyer and the seller. It's important to bear in mind that nobody gets exactly what they want, and each party must be willing to give a little.

At My NC Homes, we have been involved with well over a thousand transactions, so we can offer the experience you need to help you successfully get through negotiating the terms and conditions…

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What Does A REALTOR® Really Do?

You've decided to sell your home in the Triangle area. Now, you may be wondering if you need to hire a Realtor® or if you can sell it yourself and save the commission expense. So what do you get for that commission? What does your Realtor® do for you, the seller?

The Average Realtor® Will Provide The Following Services:

Help you price your house. The Realtor® will do a comparative market analysis to see what similar homes in your area have been selling for. If you price your house too high, buyers will be scared off and the house won’t sell. If you price it too low, you won’t be getting the full value of your home.

Help you show your house to its best advantage. Good Realtor®s will give you advice on how to improve curb appeal, declutter the…

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Independence Day Celebrations in the Triangle Area

This coming weekend we celebrate Independence Day, the day we declared our independence from England. We usually get together with family and friends for a day of fun, parades, barbecues, picnics, concerts, and, of course, fireworks! This year, you can actually catch fireworks on both Sunday and Monday if you plan ahead. Some places are celebrating the holiday on Sunday and others on Monday, the 4th. To help you plan your holiday, we have listed below some of the more popular events for the weekend.

Events for Sunday, July 3:

Fuquay-Varina Independence Day Celebration

South Park, 820 South Main Street, Fuquay-Varina. 6 pm.

This event includes free music, inflatable rides, tons of food vendors, and spectacular fireworks after dark. A…

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How Technology Is Changing The Real Estate Industry

The online community is changing the way that success is measured in the industry. Five, ten, and twenty years ago, the role of a real estate agent was considerably different than it is now. Back then, agents had to seek out information and catalogue it, so their successes were largely based on the amount of data they had at their disposal. Nowadays, it’s not so much about how much data you can curate, but how well you know the local market and the kind of service you provide. Whether the agents like it or not, good and bad experiences are broadcasted across online review platforms and social media, which can persuade or dissuade people from wanting to work…

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How We Can Help You Understand A Home Inspection

A Home inspection is one of the most important steps of buying a home, especially if you're looking at a resale property. But if you've never built a house or you don't understand the lingo of the trade, it's easy to miss out on critical information or focus too much on something that isn't a big problem. That's where having a skilled real estate agent by your side will help. Once a home inspection has been completed, you'll be given a detailed report along with a walk-through to point out any areas of concern. At My NC Homes, your agent will go through the documents with you and simplify

What You Should Know Prior To A Home Inspection

Especially if you're buying an older home for instance, there's a good chance that something will come up on…

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How To Avoid Dealing With A Dual Agent When Buying Or Selling A Home

Before we talk about dual agency, let’s look at the conventional relationship between an agent and a client. The client can be either a seller or a buyer.

Hiring A Realtor To Sell Your Home

A home seller will hire a broker to handle the home sale. The broker becomes the seller’s agent. The seller expects the Realtor to do everything in the Realtor’s power to get the seller the best deal on the sale. In the course of the transaction, the seller will probably tell the Realtor certain details that may affect how the realtor handles the sale. For example, the seller may need to move immediately and be willing to take a lower price if necessary to sell the house. Or the seller may be in no hurry to sell and will not accept a low price under any…

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Welcome To South Grove - Chapel Hill’s Newest Luxury Home Community

If you’re looking to buy a luxury home in Chapel Hill, then you won’t want to miss out on what South Grove has to offer. By the end of its construction, this beautiful, new construction community by John Weiland Homes will have add 26 stunning luxury homes to Chapel Hill’s real estate market. Because it’s still under construction, you can work with their interior designer while your home is being built to fully customize your interiors with their wide range of options.

All homes in South Grove are situated on a 1-acre lot and feature high-ceilings, gourmet kitchens, built-in device charging stations, spa-inspired bathrooms, spacious masters, and stainless-steel appliances, among a host of other contemporary finishes throughout.

Efficient &…

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