January 2009
Monthly Archive
09 Jan 2009 09:27 am
Quicker Sale With A Clutter-Free Home
At the start of a new year a lot of us get motivated to give our homes a good cleaning. It’s a way to clear the physical and mental clutter and, if you’re selling your home, it’s a must-do to help attract buyers.
According to HomeGain, cleaning up and de-cluttering can gain you thousands of dollars at the time of the sale and cost you as little as a few hundred dollars, if you use experts, to get the job done. Next week, I’ll explore other repair areas that result in the greatest return; but this week, it’s all about getting organized to increase the chances of selling your home. (more…)
05 Jan 2009 08:18 am
Wilkes County NC Luxury Home
This beutiful luxury home is located in Wilkes County North Carolina. Nearby is a major university — Appalachian State in Boone, NC. You will also experience a convenient drive to shopping and dining in Winston-Salem, NC; a short ride to the ski mountains — Appalachian Ski Mountain, Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain; and just over an hour’s drive from three popular NASCAR tracks — Lowes Motors Speedway, Martinsville and Bristol Motor Speedway.
Because of its proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Wilkes County offers a wealth of quiet beauty without the rush, the concrete, the noise and the traffic of larger, metropolitan communities. Just 80 miles from Charlotte, 45 miles from Winston-Salem, 45 miles from Hickory and 35 minutes from Boone, Wilkes County is an ideal location for those looking to escape the fast paced world of city living, yet close enough to commute for upscale dining, shopping and healthcare opportunities. Wilkes and surrounding counties are famous for an abundance of North Carolina Christmas Tree farms, motorcycle riding, hiking, canoeing, fishing, swimming, mountain biking, horseback riding, skiing, golf and much more.
| MLS Number: 52935
List Price: $759,000
Bedrooms: 6
Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: 1
Est Total SqFt: 5265
Type/Style: Two Story
Area: Area 3
Middle School: West Wilkes
High School: West Wilkes
Construction: Stucco,Solid Brick
Foundation: Basement
Roof: Shingle – Composition
Floors: Tile, Hardwood |
Garage/Carport: Garage-Double Attached, Garage-Double in Basement
Interior Features: Smoke Detector, Ceiling Fan(s), Master Bedroom, Main Level, Large Master Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floors, Basement, Fireplace(s), Gas Logs, Dining Room, Rec Room, Cable TV, In-Law Quarters, Handicapped Design
Exterior Features: Patio/Deck, Private Yard, Level Lot
Subdivision: Canterbury Estates
Lot Size: .68
Apx SqFt: 3400 +
Basement: Full, Partially Finished |
Contact Elizabeth Carter, 336.973.5594 or Greg Stikeleather, Broker, 704.880.5247 or email eacarter@charter.net
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01 Jan 2009 09:19 am
Contractors Building Green
While building ‘green’ may still cost more upfront, many building industry professionals realize that the health benefits, employee productivity, and the overall positive impact to the environment far outweigh the initial fees. Better yet, environmental responsibility and green building eventually will lead to lower operating costs and increased revenue for building operators and owners.
A new report by industry giant McGraw-Hill Construction backs these assumptions, showing an increase in the perceived value of green building among architects, engineering firms, contractors and owners over the last three years, especially the financial benefits. (more…)
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