Heritage Pines in Cary NC

Heritage Pines in Cary NC

Heritage Pines in Cary NCHeritage Pines is an Active Adult community in the heart of Cary in North Carolina. The community offers a mix of townhomes and single family homes most priced from the low to mid $200,000. The homes were built from 2000 to 2005 and range in size from a 1300 square foot townhouse to a 2500 square foot single family ranch style home. There are just under 300 homes in Heritage Pines and a wide variety of activities and amenities for the residents to enjoy.

The clubhouse at Heritage Pines  is the central spot in the neighborhood and there are many events held throughout the year and plenty of different clubs to join. Also in the clubhouse is a card room, craft room, library.The community has a heated pool, tennis court, bocce, horseshoes, plenty of activities for the active adult fifty five and better. If you are looking for 55 plus communities in Cary that offer plenty of activities then you’ll want to look at the homes for sale in Heritage Pines. [Read more…]

How Do You Know How Much To Offer For A Home?

Many First Time Homebuyers are frustrated by the current real estate market in Raleigh and Cary because they are being outbid in situations where there are multiple offers. The fact is, in some price ranges in the Raleigh Metro area, there’s not enough homes on the market.  Multiple offers are an economic reaction to low supply and high demand. Rather than being discouraged by competition, gather key information and plan your strategy.

How Do You Know How Much To Offer For A Home?

Begin with a careful analysis of VALUE, not PRICE. Many years ago, an appraiser told me that Price is what someone pays for a house… but VALUE is what they get.  All list prices are not created equal! Some agents are known for pricing below market value to encourage multiple offers. Because of the current demand in some price ranges, there are a few banks in our area that will price their foreclosed homes in Raleigh at absurdly low prices relative to market value.  Why are they doing this?  Because they want to receive multiple offers and get a higher price!    [Read more…]

Home Buyers – Winning The Bid On Your Home In Raleigh

Home Buyers – Winning The Bid On Your Home In Raleigh

The Raleigh Metro Real Estate market continues to be strong and with low inventory, shortened days on the market, and lots of buyers multiple offer situations happen every day.  Of course, the Real Estate market is local – so you might find that the best neighborhood in Raleigh is already moving to a multiple offer situation – and the best neighborhood in Holly Springs (for example) is completely different…

As a buyer it can be frustrating when your offer isn’t the one the Seller accepts.  Not having an offer to purchase a home in Raleigh “selected” can even be downright discouraging… especially when it happens more than once.

Price is and will remain the biggest factor but, when a seller is looking at multiple offers the small details pack a powerful punch. [Read more…]