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I was honored to be trusted by this homeowner to prepare the outside and exterior of the home to get it ready for market. 19 landscape bushes were installed, stairs repointed, new front walkway, painted back deck and porch, railing and columns, trimmed bushes and cut back overgrown trees in front. Below please see before and after photos. I would be honored to assist you with preparing your property for market. Please see below for the before & after photos. Click Here to see the inside of one property that I transformed. Click Here to see more photography from this property.
 Sign to Back Yard, Garden  Fence Art and Chairs increase visual images elements for listing photography.  Can you see the birds in the far corner on the fence? I just don't hang art inside houses I hang outside as well. Click Here to see the inside of one property that I transformed. Click Here to see more photography from this property. 
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 Durham With September 2019, the market in Durham County has experienced an increase in almost all areas from 2018 to 2019. New listings have increased 24% from last year, while the amount of closed sales has increased by 12.3%. The median sales price has also seen a bump from $245,900 to $279,990 (13.9% increase), while the average sales price has increased from $274,442 to $298,157 (8.6% increase). The average days on market has remained low but increased from 17 to 24.  Orange In Orange County, there has been an 11% increase in new available listings and a 22% increase in closed sales. The median sales price has decreased from $290,000 to $285,000 (1.7% decrease), while the average sales price has also decreased from $384,931 to $358,058 (7% decrease). The average days a house is on the market until it sales has decreased from 40 to 37 (7.5% decrease).  Wake
Wake County has received a 22.2% increase in new listings and an 11.5% increase in closed sales. The median sales price has increased from $300,000 to $315,000 (5% increase) and the average sales price has increased from $334,869 to $352,297 (5.2% increase). The average days on market has remained at a low 26 days.  Carl was honored to be published in New Homes & Ideas Fall 2019 issue. Read this article and learn how Carl can assist a buyer when purchasing new construction. It’s all about looking out for your best interests. CLICK HERE to connect with Carl so he can assist you with purchasing your next property.        Remember the Jetsons, that futuristic family from the popular ‘60s cartoon? Their house had all types of neat gadgets and gizmos that you probably wished for in your own life. Believe it or not, today’s tech is making these “homes of the future” accessible now — and it’s more practical than you might think. In this month’s flyer, we’re taking a look at some recent smart home innovations. You’ll learn what these are and why they’re starting to catch on in the “real world.” I’m also sharing a few of the latest products that will allow you to make coffee with a voice command or turn off the lights from the grocery store. In fact, these kinds of smart technologies are actually increasing the value of homes, making them more attractive to potential buyers. Circle a few that you might want to include in your own home. Give me a call if you’re wondering what this technology could do to increase the value of your home! CLICK HERE and be smart. Contact Carl. He can help.     The initial important documents you will need for a mortgage approval will be your current 30-day pay stubs, previous 2-month bank statements, and W2’s &/ 1099’s and Federal tax returns from the past 2 years. The loan officer will decipher your eligibility based on your credit score and your debt-to-income ratio. Your loan officer will help develop strategies and provide you with your financial overview. Before making an offer, you should reconnect with your loan officer to ensure that the property you are interested in making an offer remains within your eligibility. Deciding on the right mortgage essentially comes down to the right payment plan for you. How much you plan to pay for your mortgage can affect whether or not you should apply for a 30-year or 15-year mortgage or a fixed or fluctuating interest rate. Don’t make the mistake of charging large purchases, such as cars or furniture, or obtain new credit, which could impact your mortgage approval due to the impact of increasing your debts. It’s probably best to hold off on larger purchases until after you have closed on your mortgage purchase. However, if you do have any big changes in your financial situation, it is highly advisable to notify your loan officer as soon as possible. The majority of Americans have to obtain a mortgage in order to purchase a home. The process may be long, but it doesn’t have to be scary. The best thing you can do when searching for the right mortgage is to speak to a loan officer to determine the best options and financial decisions you should make. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for videos about Mortgage and other subjects by clicking here. If you need a referral to a great mortgage broker please reach out to Carl@CarlJohnsonRealEstate or Call Carl at 919-880-0904. I’m always happy to provide a referral to a great service provider.  Durham, an ever-evolving and continuously growing city, never fails to stay updated and in tune with the changing times. Bull City always has an activity to appeal to a large audience, whether that activity is a farmer’s market right in Durham Central Park or free live music from local artists, it’s always able to bring people together. Plenty of fun and new experiences for Durham locals or out-of-town visitors are available year-round. Community dance parties, comedy festivals, cider crawls, and pet-inclusive events are just a few of the activities you can take part in. Downtown Durham provides residents and visitors with shopping in its several boutiques and stores that provide clothing, home goods, and local gifts. Durham is known for having multiple breweries and local beers. Fans of beer-tastings and brewery tours will feel right at home in downtown Durham. Durham’s tobacco district provides ample amounts of well-designed space open to the public. The once operating tobacco factory was renovated to accommodate the public in a variety of ways. Large venues for parties or weddings, as well as shops and restaurants, line a stream and grassy expanses that make this area so appealing to visitors. The American Tobacco Campus hosts several different events that Durham residents can take advantage of, including “Food Truck Fridays”, Headshot Parties, art galleries, musical festivals and more. Aside from scheduled events, the area regularly entertains its visitors with its bars, mini-golf, axe throwing, arcade bars and dining options. If you're interested in finding a casual area to hang out with friends and family, the campus provides plenty of open seating and areas to lounge about. The Durham Performing Arts Center and the Carolina Theatre continuously offer live music and plays. Upcoming in 2019 at the DPAC, include Jay Leno, Aladdin, and RuPaul’s Drag race. The Carolina Theatre hosts plenty of live music and comedy shows year-round. Whether you are by yourself, with friends, or children, the Carolina Theatre and DPAC are sure to hold events that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and walks of life. Durham is a constantly expanding city with several new housing developments continuously popping up throughout the year. New to downtown Durham in 2019 and 2020 are several condos, apartments, and town-homes located with convenient access to all the amenities downtown Durham has to offer. Among these include the Bartlett, the Grove, City Port, Broadstone Durham, and Willard Street Apartments –all newly renovated in unique spaces with different features from multi-level housing to outdoor spaces to an array of square footage and bedroom quantities available. If you're searching for a new home or you simply want to find an activity to enjoy with family or friends, downtown Durham ensures that there will always be something to do no matter when you visit. CLICK HERE to read Durham Magazines special feature about Downtown Durham. CLICK HERE to contact Carl. He can help you buy a condo in Downtown Durham  While smart technology adds elegance and convenience to your home life, it also raises a few questions about safety. It’s all fun and games until someone hacks into your coffee maker. The cup of Joe is most likely safe, but you will want to make internet security your first priority when you invest in this technology. If WiFi is the front door to a smart home, then the tips below are the keys to keeping it secure at all times. Even if you don’t have too much smart tech just yet, use this information to keep your WiFi in great shape! Be Smart & Click Below CLICK HERE to read what Carl's clients are saying about him CLICK HERE for Carl's contact information.  Be Smart & Click Below CLICK HERE to read what Carl's clients are saying about him CLICK HERE for Carl's contact information.  As your trusted real estate professional, I want to keep you up-to-date on the market. One real estate buzzword you may have recently heard is “iBuyer.” These are mostly online companies that make an instant offer on your home, buy it, list it and sell it to someone else. In light of these developments, I want to provide context on this latest addition to the real estate space and explain why a real estate pro is still the most cost-effective and convenient way to buy or sell your home. CLICK HERE to read a testimonial from one of Carl's seller clients. CLICK HERE and i will assist you with selling your property for the highest amount in the shortest period of time.   |
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