Artsplosure: Great family fun

Artsplosure: Great Family Fun

It is my favorite weekend of the year in Raleigh.  The weather is just perfect and it's time for Artsplosure!  The streets are closed down for blocks around Moore Square and set up with activities, entertainment, art booths and food trucks.  My favorite each year is the sand sculpture - can't wait to see what they are creating this year.  I always come away with a few art pieces for the home & garden and I come away feeling grateful that I live in Raleigh.  Come out & enjoy the city with the whole family!

Staging makes all the difference!

Staging Makes all the Difference

This was a beautiful home with a great open floor plan, but the living room needed just a few fixes to make it inviting to buyers.  The color was taste-specific and the furniture layout made the space seem small with two large sofas taking up most of the floor space. 

 Before

All we did is repaint the walls a warm taupe color, craigslist the big blue sofa, place a large painting above the mantel, and add a few warm touches with plants & decorative items.  What a difference! The house had two great offers by the end of the open house on day one!

After

Before & After

Before & After

This is the space as I first saw it. A nice room, but it felt dark and cluttered.  I knew we could do better so I recommended putting in bright, granite counters and new, light tile in the kitchen.  I also removed the bold carpet to show off the floors, rearranged the furniture, added a few staging props and voila!

Now the room is warm and inviting - just the place to put up your feet and relax!

Open house: Sat 4/18 & 4/19 1:00 - 5:00

Best Raleigh Neighborhoods: Durant Trails

Best Raleigh Neighborhoods: Durant Trails

How would you like Durant Nature Park to be in YOUR back yard? Durant Trails has much more to boast: A community pool, tennis courts, playground, bike trails, next to the new Abbott's Creek school, community center & playing fields, walking distance to schools, within a mile from hospital, fire station, police, shopping, AND it's homes are affordable too!!

Durham Home Under Contract in just 2 Days!

Durham home under contract in record time!

My open house last weekend was a huge success.  60+ people came to visit and see the lovely home. 8 offers were made and the final outcome was a sales price well-over the list price.  It was a hectic 2 days, but in the end, the sellers are happy, the buyer is happy and I feel on top of the world!

On to my next open house....Stay Tuned!

North Ridge - Best Raleigh Neighborhoods

Best Raleigh Neighborhoods: North Ridge

North Ridge is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Raleigh.  It is an established neighborhood surrounding The North Ridge Country Club, which boasts a 400 acre, wooded golf course that runs through the community.  North Ridge has peaceful, tree-lined streets with sidewalks and it's homes are unique, well-maintained and have large lots.  North Ridge Elementary school is located within the community just a short walk away.  You will love it here!

See All Homes for Sale in North Ridge

Looking for a great place to call home?  Check out  North Ridge and discover why it is one of the best Raleigh neighborhoods.

314 Maymount Drive Durham NC 27703

314 Maymount Drive

Durham, NC 27703

Updates & upgrades galore!! This home has new bamboo hardwood floors downstairs, new carpet upstairs, granite counter tops and brand new stainless appliances in the kitchen, all new fixtures and hardware throughout, fresh paint inside & out!! It is a MUST see - the interior is gorgeous and the back yard is large, wooded and private.

3bd | 3ba

$160,000

• Listing Information

  • Address: 314 Maymount Drive
  • City: Durham
  • State: NC
  • Zip: 27703
  • Area: 117 - East Durham - Hwy 98
  • County: Durham

  • Price: $160,000
  • Listing #: 1995970
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Listing Type: Resale/New
  • Subdivision: Greycliff
  • Status: ACTIVE

• Property Information

  • Style: Colonial, Traditional
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Baths: 3
  • Full Baths: 2
  • Half Baths: 1
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Sq. Feet: 1646
  • Lot Size: 0.32
  • Basement: No Basement
  • Garage: 2
  • Parking: Garage, Attached
  • Air: Central Air
  • Heat: Forced Air

  • Construction:HrdBoard/Masonite, Wood Ext
  • Stories: 2
  • Exterior: Deck
  • Appliances: Cooktop – Electric, Dishwasher, Garage Opener, Microwave
  • HOA Description: HO Fees Include None
  • Lot Dimensions:72.66x87.27x128.17x44.72x180.64
  • Lot Description: Hardwood Trees, Wooded Lot