Cary News "Best of Cary" Awards--Vote Now

Cary News has posted their ballots for the "Best of Cary" Awards! Cast your votes now for all your favorite places and things--including real estate agent and office!

Check it out here!

The NC State Fair Continues

If you have never attended the North Carolina State Fair, it's a must! Great food, prizes and rides are everywhere. We even grown up enough to enjoy the agricultural exhibits! Don't forget to try this years newest food attraction, the Krispy Kreme burger! :)

http://www.newsobserver.com/2010/10/22/755593/friday-at-the-fair-102210.html

What to do for NYE?

I hope everyone had a very Happy Holiday. Looks like it may rain here New Years Eve, but there are some awesome events occuring all over town...First Night in Downtown Raleigh, Dinners at Peak City and Ocean Grill in Apex. What are your plans?

Happy 4th of July from The Hungry House Hunter

I checked out the newly remodeled Farmer's Market Restaurant yesterday, and had a wonderful lunch! Fried Chicken and Green Tomatoes! Can't be beat!

With the holiday approaching and the weather heating up, the real estate market is in it's full swing.

First time homebuyers are getting the best deals these days. I had clients this past week who were so excited to hear that the $8000 tax credit CAN be applied to your 2008 taxes with an amendment.

If you know someone who's thinking about purchasing while the rates are low and inventory is up, remind them of this!


Looking for fun this weekend? Check out WRAL's "Out & About" Section

1st Time Homebuyers Tax Credit!

I am so excited about the tax credit that has just been introduced! I hope it will generate some buyers who are ready to snatch up some of the great deals that are to be had in our market! Here is a website to answer many questions about it: www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com

Turns out that a first time buyer does not have to be a "First Time Ever" buyer--if you haven't owned a home in 3 years, you qualify. It is also not being required to be paid back!

Hope you are all having a Happy Mardi Gras! Visit Rey's Restaurant in Cary to get your beads!

www.ReysRestaraunt.com

Who is the Hungry House Hunter?

Everyone has their favorite neighborhood eatery. Whether its a coffee shop that knows just how you take your first cup of morning brew (I'm a 1 cream and 2 Splenda girl myself), or the pizza place that you head to every Friday to enjoy the wine special and catch up with friends---most of us have at least one home away from home. A place where we know the menu, know the people, and find great food.

As a realtor in the Triangle area of NC, I work mostly with buyers. Some of my clients may already know this wonderful place I call home, and some are just beginning to discover what it has to offer.

As much as I love helping a new client find the perfect home, I love to recommend where they can find their new "home away from home". I think it gives people a sense of community, belonging and can sometimes help make the transition easier when they move to a new place.

Everyone always like a good recommendation for where to eat, right?

I came up with the title rather quickly, and although it sounded a little silly, I thought it was catchy enough, that people would remember it.

I'm a native of the Triangle area, specifically Cary, and one of my favorite pastimes is to try new restaurants. It feels good to support the local guys, the ones who rely on word of mouth to keep their business going. Finding a great slice of pizza and 2.50 draft of cold beer is only the icing!

I hope folks will find this information useful, and fun. I think we can all use a little humor these days, and positive views on the real estate market as well.

Follow me as I wander Wake County digging up some of the best eateries the area has to offer. I am open for suggestion too--I'd love to hear where you think the best spots to get a great meal are.

For now, I must go, it is lunch time after all...