August 16, 2007 Leave a Comment

2007 Triangle Builders Expo

I attended the Triangle Builders Expo this week. It was great to see the number of vendors with new and exciting building products. I was really impressed with the booth of Carolina Glass. They were showing some of the really cool things they can do with glass, and especially some textured glass that can be used for shower doors, or as artwork.

I had gone to the show with the primary objective of collecting some information about some of the newer communities that were being built in the area, so I could include them on our site. I was overwhelmed by the number of booths dedicated to new communities. I must have 40 different brochures reflecting 60 new communities. There were representatives from all different levels of developers, from the grandiose, such as The Westin Soleil Center in Raleigh, to the intimate yet affordable Holly Glen by Olde South Homes.

There were even several developers there that were touting the latest trend in urban communities, NEW URBANISM, such as Kitts Creek and Renaissance Park. WTHeck is that you say? Me too. Click here to read more on this latest trend.

I will start adding many of the developments I saw at the show and more that I come across to the communities page of the website, so check back often to see what’s been added. If you are interested in seeing any of these communities, please contact us, and we would be happy to check the current inventory and help make appointments.

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August 15, 2007 Leave a Comment

Amberly Residents Center opens it’s doors

Amberly Residents Center Pool
The Amberly Residents center hosted an open house today. We were able to tour the facility to get a preview of what residents can expect. It was absolutely gorgeous, and follows suit to the Amberly community philosophy. I was really impressed with the outdoor amenities, as well as all of the indoor activity facilities. As you can see from the photos, there are two large pools. One is your standard Jr. Olympic lap pool with several lanes and large adult wading section off to the side. The second pool is a kid’s (and some adults too) dream. It has huge slides, a play structure, and an island in the middle to jump in from. There is a also a good sized outdoor play structure with swings, and a small soccer field (football pitch for you enthusiasts). Moving inside, there is the standard fitness area, with customary aerobic equipment and weights, but Amberly has stepped it up a notch. They have also included a full gymnasium, with several basketball courts, including the painted lines on a hardwood court. For the not so athletic type, or those who just want to chill out, the have several nice features for different age levels, from a nicely appointed lounge with flat panel TV and a warming kitchen to a Teen’s lounge that features movies and a pool table. They also have a separate room for younger children, with supervised activities (translated childcare) while the parents enjoy the club’s other amenities. To wrap it up, I am very impressed with the thought (and expense) that Amberly has put into their Resident’s Center. It is truly an asset to existing residents, and a great selling point for prospective residents. Click here for more Amberly photos. If you are interested in moving to any of the Amberly communities, please contact us. We would love to to work for you.

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August 9, 2007 Leave a Comment

Code Orange in the Triangle

NC Beach
Holy Cow its hot! The North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources spec’d another Code Orange day in the Triangle. It was 102 degree yesterday at RDU weather station – which breaks the old record of 101 degrees set in 1999.

Anyone have hot tips on how to stay cool? Our family is heading to Asheville next week – our relatives from Portland OR are coming out – and its going to be a bit easier for them to deal with the heat in the mountains then in the Triangle. Temps there will be 10 to 15 degrees cooler.

Our neighbors are considering a short drive to the Outer Banks. A great choice to enjoy the fantastic beaches there. It will only be a few degrees cooler, but the ocean breeze and the gentle waves will go a long way in beating back the Triangle heat.

As I tell people moving to the area – yes, its definitely hot in July and August, but there are great options within a few hours drive. And the weather for the rest of the year is tough to beat anywhere!

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