Heritage Wake Forest is continuing its winning ways early into 2011. To date Heritage has put over 77 new homes under contract. This a far contrast from 2010 where the market was sluggish. Hammers and saws are a frequent sound and sight. To the custom builders team in Heritage this a welcome sound. With the latest release in Heritage Valley public excitement is abound with the surrounding area and the continued commitment from the developer to allow for plenty of green space, walking trails and more the community will continue to prosper.

Heritage Wake Forest Homes is a great place to start your search in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Heritage Wake Forest NC is a great location for those relocating to North Carolina and locals alike. For further information on Heritage or other community please contact

Jeff Dicks of Keller Williams Realty at 919-793-4730 or visit Heritage Wake Forest Homes

Spring is here….. are you ready? We are
Heritage Wake Forest.

A big congratulations to Braswell and Satterwhite construction on their Parade of Homes 2010 awards. The event has been well attended the past two weekends and the final wrap up is this weekend. Heritage had eleven entries this year and oddly enough a few of the homes were SOLD the first weekend. Braswell Homes not only received a Gold Award for their Heritage entry, but also a perfect score for “The Laura Katharine” on Heritage View Trail.

As we bear down on fall thoughts are pushing out to the holidays. For the wine conniseur the fall harvest is in full swing and a wine tasting here and there.

Enjoy !

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Great news for real estate sales in Heritage Wake Forest! Since January 1, 2010, sales in the community have been outstanding and have seen an increase compared to the first six months of 2009. Although we haven’t reached the level of sales that we have experienced in the past, we are seeing a rebound in the market that is very positive. Highlights include an increase in the total number of properties sold/under contract, stable prices and a decrease in inventory.

My friend in Florida told me they have to write a big check this past weekend to get out of their house. “Were trying not to see it as a big loss, though were heading to a place where we’ll gain when we buy”

They’re leaving and moving far away.

They close on their new house in a few weeks he told me. When real estate prices were soaring, we were living high, and barely working. They borrowed and invested in real estate, as prices were moving higher so was their net worth. And then……it ended.

The days of living a life of luxury are gone as is their net worth. Both he and his wife are back to work in a new place with a new start. By deciding to turn off the pause button they have moved on and restarted their lives.

Taking a loss on your home isn’t easy. Moving away isn’t easy, the single truth is we likely won’t see real estate prices and high levels of spending for many years.

Instead of sitting around and waiting for everything to be like it was . You have a choice stay and hope or you can leave and try and make a better life.
My friend has left, and I know they’ll make it he’s already succeeding

In NE Wake Forest-one of those “I want-it kind of houses. It oozes curb appeal, has a picturesque back yard- and the real secret it was custom built. $359,900 with 3 bedrooms and 2,665 sq.ft

The house itself (1204 Hartsfield Forest Drive) looks like something you have seen in a magazine spread–it is stunning, but when you find out where it is located you may reach for your checkbook.

Heritage Wake Forest is the most unique neighborhood in north Wake Forest. Stretched across some of the region’s most prized country terrain, it is comprised of 2,000 acres, and the Golf Digest 4-Star Heritage Golf & Country Club.

Additionally, the neighborhood is surrounded by acres of nature preserves teaming with wildlife like deer, squirrels and songbirds. The Heritage Golf Course is highly regarded as a great place to play and have membership. This goes a long way to eliminating crowds and long waits for a tee time even on weekends. If you drive through other neighborhoods, you may have noticed that the homes are too close to each other. This is due to small lots, but here, all of the homesites are larger. As a result, it “feels” like you are driving through an entire neighborhood of stately homes.

Sometimes buyers describe the homebuying experience as a process of looking, and looking at houses until they walk into one that they love from the moment they open the front door. This residence has all of the potential to create that effect because the drama starts the instant you step inside, and it never lets up. Even though the house is large it has a free-flowing design. Instead, spaces are divided changes in ceiling heights.

It has a litany of jaw-dropping features. The 2,665 sq. ft. design includes the concept of a “first floor master suite”. The patina and surfaces of the materials give the home the personality of an elegant lodge.You may want to update some colors, but the basics of the home and the design are still impressive.The show stopper is the ingenious architecture of the screened porch camouflaged into the back section of the house. Host a Napa Valley-style party in the open kitchen to entertain. All living areas are open (with lush outdoor views), fireplace and family room with vaulted ceilings, and here is the aha moment! The backyard is very private and casual for those summer evenings of relaxation.

Dear reader, hold that image in mind for just a second.

Now, pretend you are living here, and you have just gone through one of those bone-crushing, stress-packed weeks at the office. When you arrive home late Friday, and you haul your pitiful little self out of the car, here is your prescription for recharging. Start by putting on some comfortable clothes. Put on a relaxing music CD. Take a bottle of wine, two glasses and sit outside with your sweetie to take in the wonders of a star-filled sky. On Saturday morning, head to the grocery store and pick up nothing but comfort food–steaks for the grille, chips and hot sauce along with goodies from the bakery like cinnamon rolls. Invite friends over for the afternoon. When they arrive, you have festive music playing. The kitchen is laid out with fun snacks and fresh flowers. The screened porch is open. Pleasant breezes are wafting back and forth through the house. The aroma of popcorn is in the air. The terrace furniture has been arranged , and you all sit outside later in the afternoon, you set up and grill steaks, and you dine al fresco as the sun sets. But there is more. On Sunday, you can head down the street to the meditative setting called “Forgotten Pond” which consists of hiking trails, a well-stocked private lake, and a covered pier. You can practice flyfishing, curl up with a book, or spend the afternoon fishing with your kids. Ahh, just thinking about it causes your breathing to ease.

How To See: To see, you should call your agent. The seller is represented by Jeff Dicks of Keller Williams Realty and the Capital City Real Estate Group at 919-793-4730. If you do not have an agent you may also call Jeff for further information.

Times are a changing. So says the 2010 Del Webb Baby Boomer Survey. Researchers found the Carolina’s are “the new Florida” among the young and older boomers. While South Carolina favored most North Carolina was a close second. Boomers are leaning away from Golf Communities and are screaming “feed my mind” Closeness to cultural activities, walking trails, public transportation, medical facilities and churches among the list.

Wake Forest recently was honored as being one of the Top 10 fastest growing communities in the United States. Only a short 20 minute commute to Raleigh, Wake Forest fills the gap for those looking for city living in a rural setting.

Heritage Wake Forest builders have recently begun construction on 22 new inventory homes. The homes range from 235k to 475k. Buyers can choose from the current 40 inventory homes or work with one of Heritage’s custom builders to design their dream home. Heritage is the two-time recipient of Master Planned Community of the Year, and the Heritage Golf & Country Club was a recipient of 4-1/2 Stars by Golf Digest.

Heritage is an award winning development in Wake Forest, NC. This Master planned community it boasts the Heritage Golf & Country Club a Golf Digest 4 Star Bob Moore design. Homes from the 150’s to over
1 Million. Top notch school assignments, swimming, tennis, dining and shopping. For a personalized tour or further information. Please visit my website or contact me at (919)793-4730 or e-mail jeff@jeffdicks.com

1. People who look for a home during the holidays tend to be more serious buyers !
2.  Serious buyers have fewer homes to choose from during the holiday season and less competition means more money for you!
3. Since the supply of homes on the market will dramatically increase in January, there will be less demand for your particular home! Less demand means less money for you!
4. Homes show better when decorated for the holidays!
5. Buyers are more emotional during the holidays, so they are more likely to pay your asking price!
6. Buyers have more flexibility and time to look for a home during the work week of the holiday season!
7. Some people buy before the end of the year for tax reasons!
8. January is traditionally the month for employees to begin new jobs. Since transferees cannot wait until the spring to buy, your home must be on the market NOW to capture those buyers!
9. Your home can still be on the market, but you always have the option to restrict showings on or before the holidays!
10. You can sell NOW for more money and we can provide a delayed closing or extended occupancy until early January!
11. By selling your home now, you may have an opportunity to be a non-contingent buyer during the spring, when many more homes are on the market for less money! This will allow you more of an opportunity to sell high and buy low!
    

    Coldwell Banker Howard Perry & Walston