Transfer Tax Option Repealed

The following link is an article from NCRealtors.org explaining the repeal of the transfer tax option.

http://www.ncrealtors.org/news_display.cfm?nid=1560


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Creating Curb Appeal

Last week we talked about getting your home ready for showings. As you are preparing your home for the spring market, it's a great time to spruce up the exterior.

Curb appeal means to make a home visually pleasing when viewed from the street. This includes the exterior as well as the property. Below are a few tips on how to create "eye pleasing" curb appeal.

• Pressure wash or freshly paint the exterior of your home
• Touch up or clean the front door and all other doors including the garage door, trim, shutters
• Clean and align gutters
• Wash windows
• Polish hardware
• Repair outdoor lighting fixtures or replace burned out bulbs
• Repair or paint porch, fences, gates
• Reseal driveway and tend to walkways and steps
• Tidy landscaping by removing weeds, trimming lawn and shrubbery
• Replace worn door-mats
• Replace weathered door bell
• Remove out-of-season decorations and tone down ornate lawn or home adornments

Source: Move Magazine by Homes and Land Affiliates

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Watauga County & Boone NC is the ultimate outdoor playground!

Discover why the high country is one of America's favorite outdoor destinations.....Watauga County & Boone NC is the ultimate outdoor playground!  

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Getting Your Home Ready For Showings

Whether you are putting your home on the market or wanting to do some spring cleaning, below are tips on how to tidy-up and organize your home.

• Steam clean existing carpet, clean tile and grout and polish hardwood floors
• Scrub bathrooms and kitchen to the point of sparkle
• Dust and polish all furnishings
• Dust or wash blinds; wash or replace window treatments
• Clean all appliances inside and out
• Clear all clutter such as toys, clothes, paper, files or piles of anything
• Organize items in boxes and create a separate space for storage - don't stuff the clutter in closets
• Clean and organize drawers and cabinets
• Don't forget the garage, basement and attic! While traditionally used for storage, make sure they are clean and uncluttered
• Consider hiring a cleaning service on a weekly basis
• Keep boxes and packing materials neatly in designated areas and don't block walkways

In our next article, we will discuss how to spruce up the curb appeal and making repairs to your home.

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Watauga County Demographics and Statistics

The following link provides valuable information concerning Watauga County demographics and statistics:

http://www.aaag.com/county/watauga-county-nc-population-demographics.htm






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Advanced Realty Participates In The Broker Involvement Program

Advanced Realty is participating in the Broker Involvement Program, led by the National Association of REALTORS®.  This program allows REALTORS® to stay informed about national, state or local legislative issues. It is a way to be actively involved in public policy that affects the real estate industry.

When there is a call for action, we receive an e-mail notification along with a link, explaining the nature of the issue and what is at stake. There will also be instructions on how to send a letter to our Member(s) of Congress.

Advanced Realty believes in having a voice on behalf of our industry, as well as buyers and sellers.

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New Home Sales Surge Sparks 'Cautious Optimism' In The Housing Market Recovery

The REALTOR® Magazine recently posted an article stating that new home sales rose in December (to the highest level in 8 months). It also states that prices were the highest since April, 2008. To read the full article, click on the link below:


REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-New Home Sales Surge


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