Chapel Hill Real Estate Blog

July 4th Celebration Chapel Hill

06.29.07

flagFourth of July CelebrationCelebrate Independence Day with an evening of fireworks and family entertainment. The Town of Chapel Hill’s annual July 4th Celebration will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, at UNC’s Kenan Memorial Stadium.Johnny White and the Elite band (Carolina beach music, R & B, blues and country) will play at about 8 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. They are only visible from inside the stadium, so plan to arrive early to get a good seat. In the event of inclement weather, the fireworks show may begin earlier than scheduled.Alcohol is prohibited - no coolers, outside containers, or food items will be allowed in the stadium. Concession stands will be open with soft drinks, water, food, and treats.Recommended parking for the event is on the University’s South Campus at Craig, Dogwood, and Cardinal Parking Decks off Manning Drive and Ramshead Parking Deck off Ridge Road. Disability parking will be available in the Bell Tower Lot. Security personnel at the gates will direct patrons to disability seating.** Schedule is subject to change-inclement weather may result in fireworks beginning early.

Winmore Pool is Approved

06.28.07

kids at the pool

Nothing like a hot day and a cool pool in North Carolina and now Winmore will be adding one to its list of neighborhood amenities. Somebody bring the popsicles please.

FYI-Swim instructors favor initiating swim lessons at a young age, as children learn to swim easier and faster than adults. Flotation devices can assist the learning process, helping swimmers overcome any fear of water. Kickboards and water wings are common flotation devices used with small children

North Carolina Mandates Title Insurance Rates

06.28.07

 Unfortunately this means that the previously reduced rates offered by my company will be regulated along with everyone else’s rates. Will someone explain to me how raising rates is in the best interest of my clients?

Title changes in

North Carolina prompt changes for Preferred

Carolinas Title As you read about in an email from Senior Vice President Harris Laskey last week, all title insurance companies across

North Carolinawill offer the same rates beginning on July 1, 2007. This means all reduced and special rates, including those previously offered by our own Preferred Carolinas Title, will no longer be permitted. The North Carolina Department of Insurance just announced this comprehensive new title insurance rate structure. Due to this change, we will be unable to honor signed versions of the old forms presented on July 1 or after. Only forms dated and signed prior to the July 1 deadlinewill receive the current special rate (even if invoiced after the deadline). The same will apply to relocation clients offered the special rate prior to July 1.

New Listings

06.09.07

Here are my most recent new listings. You can see more detail on my web site rememberkim.combolinwood

112 Bolinwood Drive Chapel Hill  $569,000

126 Peppertree Drive  $259,900 peppertreeMebane

518

518 Lafayette Drive

$219,900 Hillsborough

Triangle Housing Appreciation

06.09.07

The national average for home appreciation is 4.25% down from 12.6% , In our area Raleigh/Cary appreciated 6.42% and Durham appreciated 7.07% first quater 2007. Eighteen months ago it was 5.11% and 5.61%. Numbers for Orange county were not available in the report. I have seen 6-10% over the last few years depending on location, floor plan and condition. I think Winmore will do very well on appreciation, similiar to Southern Village and Meadwmont.



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