North Carolina Real Estate Blog

One of the best parties in town this evening was the one along Franklin Street at the Horace Williams House, officially located at 610 Rosemary Street, Chapel Hill, NC.  The Horace Williams House is a treasure and this evening, it was the home to the Preservation Society of Chapel Hill’s Fortieth Anniversary celebration with an elegant dinner on the lawn, live music and dancing under the stars, and a well-supported silent auction in the Horace Williams House dining room.   The list of those attending was impressive, demonstrating the strong support of  the Preservation Society of Chapel Hill from those who have loved Chapel Hill for years – many for more than 40 years!   The food was outstanding, catered by Durham Catering Company.   Dancing on the lawn went well into the evening with live music provided by Liquid Pleasure.   Chapel Hill Service League volunteers assisted in various ways, typical of their spirit and energy.  As the celebration and silent auction came to a close, the music faded and attendees made their way home, after another evening of making memories under a beautiful Carolina night sky.  If you are interested in becoming a member of the Preservation Society of Chapel Hill, please join in.  Whether you are a long-time member of the community or a newcomer to the area, there’s history to be learned and a mission to support, through the Preservation Society of Chapel Hill.  For membership information, phone (919) 942-7818 or email chpreservation@mindspring.com.

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The first home listed in the Triangle Multiple Listing Service as a resale in The Villas at Culp Arbor was posted for sale August 28, 2012 .  The floor plan, the Colonade, is a favorite, featuring two bedrooms and two full baths with large towel warmers in each.  The home has many upgrades and design features that make it unique and special - extensive hardwood floors, high ceilings with ceiling fans, a large kitchen with a kitchen island, a dining room, an office/study, a laundry room, and an oversized two-car garage.   Special features of the kitchen include granite countertops, pull-out pantry drawers, and upgraded appliances, including a Miehle (extra quiet) dishwasher, a stainless GE refrigerator, gas range, and microwave.  The living room with gas logs and a high ceiling with fan, overlooks the large private, fenced patio, offering space for container gardening right outside your living room and dining room doors and windows.   The Villas at Culp Arbor is an Epcon-built,  55+ community of condominiums with spacious floorplans that are all one-level designs. Located near Nantucket Cafe and Harrington Bank, at the corner of Farrington Road and Highway 54 at I-40, The Villas at Culp Arbor community is located not far from Whole Foods on Elliott Road and not far from the Streets of Southpoint for shopping, movies, and restaurants.  Patterson’s Mill General Store, located across the street on Farrington Road is a local treasure that is part general store, part museum, and part art gallery.  The cultural offerings of the University of North Carolina and Duke University are nearby and Durham Performing Arts Center is close-by.  For the sports-minded, there is nearby university basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, among many other sports activities.  For those who seek the out-of-doors,  Jordan Lake is nearby with boat ramps and much wildlife to be enjoyed.  For more information about 5234 Niagra, located in The Villas at Culp Arbor, please contact Kempton Healey, Listing Agent at 919-423-3289 or 919-357-5058 or visit the property website at www.5234Niagra.com.  For a complete search of homes for sale in The Villas at Culp Arbor, click here.

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Chapel Hill, NC annual Cupcake Festival in Chapel Hill, NC

Never anticipated so much fun during the cupcake contest at the Horace Williams House along Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, NC!  But, in fact, my daughter, Kempton, and I signed-up as volunteers working behind the scenes because we know the Preservation Society of Chapel Hill is tops as an organization to support.  As members of the Chapel Hill Service League, the sign-up to volunteer was so well organized by the Chapel Hill Service League, it was easy to show-up, slip into our assigned tasks, and enjoy the evening.  The annual cupcake competition was well-attended, in spite of the hurricane blowing-in from the east.   Young and old attended the event to enjoy the lovely display of cupcakes,  to sample the delicious treats, and/ or to enter a favorite cupcake in the competition.  The entries came from a wide, wide range of bakers.  There were four exquisite cupcake entries from the The Chocolate Door , owned by the sweet couple at 516 West Franklin Street.  (I heard the Mayan chocolate treat at the Chocolate Door is fabulous, by the way.)  But the endearing aspect of the cupcake competition is the fact that it’s for the young and old, inexperienced and experienced cupcake bakers, and newcomers integrating into the Chapel Hill mix of community pillars.  Next year, come on out and enjoy the evening!

Chapel Hill real estate along Franklin Street is gorgeous and the annual Cupcake Festival is an opportunity to enjoy the Horace Williams House and grounds.  Music under the tent, good food and drink, and a lovely experience along Franklin Street, make it a great introduction to the Preservation Society of Chapel Hill. PSCH Executive Director, Earnest Dollar, is one of the most eager-to-talk folks you can imagine and he’s a walking encyclopedia of history.  Want to talk more?  I’m always ready!  Vickie Healey at 919-357-5058 at www.VickieHealey.com .

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Summertime in NC means BBQ, sweet tea, and good times. That’s exactly what KB Home dished up today in the Belcrest neighborhood in Durham, NC.   New construction home prices in Belcrest currently range from base prices of about $170,000 – $210,000 with floor plans that are two-story homes or one-level ranch homes.    Belcrest lawn care is provided by the homeowners’ association, even though these homes are single, detached homes.  That’s a wonderful things for busy people and it’s something I like to tell newcomers who are looking for a home.  Belcrest is located near Southpoint shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.  Want to chill out during a great summer movie?  The Southpoint movie theatre is right down Fayetteville Street, only a short distance away.  For more information about Belcrest homes, call me at 919-357-5058 or email me at VickieHealey@Realtor.com.    Visit our website at www.VickieHealey.com.  Belcrest is one of those neighborhoods that I like talking about!

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Westwood neighborhood, near the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus, is one of the prettiest neighborhoods in Chapel Hill.  516 Dogwood Drive is one of those beautiful homes in the Westwood neighborhood, nestled in the trees and offering beautiful views from every window.    The views are  lovely inside, too, with an upgraded kitchen that features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances.  As you would expect, 516 Dogwood Drive, built in 1953, has  hardwood floors and large windows with spectacular views.  This home can function as a 3 bedroom/ 3.5 bath home or as a 2 bedroom/ 2 bath home on the main level with a basement apartment with an exterior entrance.  Marketed by Realty World Southern Style, Inc., call Vickie Healey at 919-357-5058 for more information,

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Located near popular neighborhoods such as  Hope Valley Farms, Woodcroft, and Woodlake in Durham, NC,  the new neighborhood named Belcrest, offers a fantastic location!   For newcomers looking for a new home in Durham, NC or Chapel Hill, NC and who want to live near Duke University, the Research Triangle Park, or the University of Chapel Hill, Belcrest is a neighborhood to consider.  When all the single, detached homes in Belcrest have been completed, there will be approximately fifty-two, in total.  For now, thirty-two have been built and the neighborhood is taking shape.  Homeowners association dues cover lawn care in Belcrest, an attractive part of life in Belcrest for the buyers I’ve worked with who decided Belcrest was the neighborhood for them to call home.   When I was in Belcrest last week for a Realtor tour of the models, provided by the onsite agents, prospective buyers were popping-in, too, checking out the opportunities to make Belcrest the place to call home.   For more information about Belcrest, email me at www.VickieHealey.com or call me at Realty World Southern Style, Inc. at 919-357-5058.  I’d love to talk with you about Belcrest and the good things this neighborhood offers.

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Briar Chapel makes a home in Chapel Hill, NC more than a house

Newcomers looking for a new home in Chapel Hill, NC are excited about oppo0rtunities in Briar Chapel and what life in this new neighborhood means for them.   Over the last few months, I’ve been in Briar Chapel with newcomers buying homes or as a guest during events that are designed to be lots of fun.   Life is abuzz!  With six builders working to provide new homes, there’s always something exciting to see - new construction and beautiful homes.  But there’s more to the story!  Yesterday I had a blast in Briar Chapel during  Wine and Design, a two-hour adventure under the light-hearted instruction of wife-husband duo, Marianne Conti Burt and  Craig Burt.  Marianne and Craig are real gems when it comes to local artists who can teach those of us who are not artists,  as well as teaching those who have skills and talent,  making everybody feel relaxed and engaged.   From the start, music lifted us right into the mood of letting our creative selves burst forth, singing along with our paint brushes creating personal masterpieces to hang in our homes.   I had no idea what to expect when I ventured into this class, but I quickly learned it was like no class I’d ever attended.  It was fun, fun, fun, with canvas, paints, paintbrushes, and fantastic food provided by Briar Chapel.  At the end of the class, I left with the painting I created and new friendships that were launched during the class.   When I think of Briar Chapel, it’s the memory-making experiences that color the neighborhood, a place where home is more than just a house.   For one information about opportunities to make Briar Chapel your home,  email me at www.VickieHealey.com or call me at Realty World Southern Style, Inc., at 919-357-5058.

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I love good news!  Rachel Grice’s report in Men’s Health Magazine gave us some good news for the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, NC area in the recent article about angry cities.  Durham, NC was ranked low (#21) on a scale of 100 for angry cities.  The rage was gauged using data related to the number of specialist in anger-management per capita (American Psychological Association), the number of people with high blood pressure (CDC), the number of aggravated assaults per capita (FBI), and the amount of time spent in traffic during the rush hour (Texas Transportation Institute).   So when your looking for a new home in the Durham, NC area, take a deep breath and relax under Carolina blue skies – where foks are a little more cool and calm than you might find in some other areas of the country.  North Carolina is a great place to call home.  For more information about finding a home in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, NC or the surrounding areas, call be at 919-357-5058 at Realty World Southern Style, Inc. or visit our website at www.VickieHealey.com

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Today Carillon Forest looked beautiful under a Carolina blue sky.  Since the neighborhood is so close to Duke University and UNC, newcomers looking for a home in Durham or a home in Chapel Hill are often interested in knowing more about Carillon Forest.  So today, I stopped by the sales office to get the latest update and learned from the onsite sales agent that there are 5 homes ready for new owners, but presales are available, too.  When this lovely neighborhood is complete, there will be about 163 homes.  As of today, there are 30 lots available.   Carillon Forest is one of my favorite subdivisions, so call me at 919-357-5058 at Realty World Southern Style – or email me at VickieHealey@Realtor.com,  if you’d like to talk about this beautiful neighborhood.

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