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Hi Friends, Spring has sprung and it has been quite a rainy season so far. We are all grateful since we need the rain so much to help end the drought and wash away the pollen! Let's all continue to do our part to conserve our area's water. The Janice Rosenberg Team, would like to welcome Julie Spencer. Julie comes to us as an experienced licensed broker. She shares the same philosophy as the rest of our team... Our clients and their needs are our #1 priority- I am thrilled she is here to help serve your needs. She is looking forward to getting to know each of you soon! Have you ever wished for a few more hours in a day? I know I have! At the end of the day, do you feel like you haven’t accomplished very much? Well, you still only have the same 24 hours as everybody else, so be sure to read the article below for a number of tips on how you can make those 24 hours more productive. The real estate market in this area is still doing fine. Yes, it is a bit slower than we are typically used to. However, homes that are staged well and priced right are selling well. This is especially a great time for buyers since interest rates are nice and low. Please remember us to your friends and neighbors that may be looking for a better way to buy or sell a home. We are here for you! Sincerely, Janice Rosenberg & TeamThe Team with Integrity, Knowlege and Experience!
Janice Rosenberg * Meredith Mallory * Janice O’Brien * Julie Spencer
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It’s Not Just A Three-Day Weekend On May 26, Memorial Day, pause, reflect, remember, and respect. This day is for honoring those who have died in our nation’s service. "True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost." – Arthur Ashe
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To Honor Our Police Officers Did you know that National Police Week is May 11-17 in the U.S. and Canada? In honor of all police officers, here’s the definition of A Cop On the Take First he takes…the oath. Here’s what else he takes: He takes…it in stride when people call him “pig.” He takes…his low paycheck, realizing he’ll never be rich. He takes…a second job sometimes to make ends meet and support his family. He takes…time to stop and talk to children. He takes…your verbal abuse while giving you a ticket you really deserved. He takes…on creeps you would be afraid to even look at. He takes…time away from his family to keep you safe. He takes…your injured child to the hospital. He takes…the graveyard shift without complaint because it’s his turn. He takes…time to explain why both your headlights have to work. He takes…criminals to jail. He takes…in sights that would make you cry. Sometimes he cries too, but he takes it anyway because someone has to. He takes…time to explain to his family why he can’t make the ball game his child is in, and why he has to work on the holiday when other parents are off. He takes…his life into his hands daily. Sometimes…he takes a bullet.
And if he’s lucky…he takes retirement. This piece is attributed to a Texas police officer whose brother and fellow officer died in the line of duty.
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Tips To Save Time Need more leisure time? These days that’s a pretty common problem and goal. We’re working more hours and spread pretty thin, but don’t despair. Here are a few time management tips that work well in both your business and personal life: Use a daily planner. Electronic or paper, it doesn’t matter. Choose one that gives you at least one page per day, and then make sure you always keep it with you. Jot down your commitments as you go. Get rid of your to-do list. Why? To-do lists often end up being frustrating and futile, something you never quite get to. Transfer the items on your to-do list to a particular time and day in your daily planner. You’ll be amazed at how much your stress level goes down and how much you accomplish when you do this. Set aside a block of time to return phone calls and answer emails. Choosing early morning to do this is often best since the other person will have the rest of the day to respond. Of course, return urgent messages and phone calls in a timely manner. When talking on the phone or in face-to-face conversations, give the other person your full attention. Don’t scroll through your email inbox or fill out your daily planner when you’re talking to someone. Make sure that your communication is clear and focused, which will reduce the need for clarification and other time-wasters in the future. Don’t multitask when you deal with people; it never pays off. Back To Index - Click Here
Welcome New Clients Here are some of the new clients who became members of our “Real Estate Family” this past month. We’d like to welcome you and wish you all the best! Tanya Brockwell and Doug Ricker- referred by Sue Groseclose and Dana Chitty- Tanya and Doug will be making Brier Creek their new home Ed and Debbie Farley- We helped them sell their home in Quail Hollow and purchase a larger home for their family Welcome back Mike and Michelle Blake- they are purchasing an awesome new home in Apex so their 2 year old can run and play in the backyard...We are selling their first home in Park Village that we helped them purchase several years ago Welcome Joan O’Malley and family- we are proud to be selling their family home in Brookhaven We love giving recognition to our new friends and our wonderful existing clients who are kind enough to refer their friends, family and neighbors to us. Back To Index - Click Here
Janice's Listings: Please share these fine homes to your friends that are considering a move: 1301 Hedgelawn Way - MLS# 990080 - $485,000 Beautiful 4BR/2.5BA/3235sf 2-story w/spacious rooms in desirable North Ridge golf community! Entertainer's dream: huge central Foyer w/pegged oak flr, lg formal LR & DR, lg FamilyRm w/window seat & bookcases, big Den w/brick FP, 45' Deck overlooks park-like fenced bkyd! Lg KIT/Bfast, 4 spacious BRs - MBR has 2 WICs & priv tiled BA. Hrdwd flrs, like-new carpet & heavy crown/chairrail molding thruout! View Home - Click Here | | 2700 Bardeen Court - MLS# 999669 - $449,900 MUST SEE! 4BR/3.5BA/3547sf Lake Front on cul-de-sac*Home Theater*Wine Cellar*State of the art Kitchen w/huge granite island, down draft cooktop, SS appls*2 huge Decks, Screened Porch & Covered Patio overlook Lake*Full fin daylight lower lvl*2-story LivingRm w/stacked stone FP*Formal, yet open DR*Hardwd flrs & crown molding*spacious BRs*light & bright w/many windows! More amenities - come see!
| | 304 Blaine Court - MLS# 985461 - $339,900 Pristine 4BR/3BA/3200sf brick ranch w/fin basemnt in North Glen, near North Hills shops & dining, Shelley Lake & I-440! Spacious family home offers 2 brick FPs, CT Baths, formals w/hrdwds, lg FamilyRm+huge RecRm! Sunny KIT/B'fast w/FP, NEW lam tile flr,gas cooktop,wall oven & sliders to lg Deck. Daylite basemnt exits to Patio & fenced, landscaped bkyd. Oversized 2-car Garage w/Workshp & LaundryRm!
| | 5025 Quail Hollow Drive - MLS# 983953 - $294,900 Many updates in this great Quail Hollow family 4BR/3BA/2855sf home w/swim/tennis! Near North Hills shops/dining! NEW: HVAC 2006; Windows & Ext Paint 2007; KIT appls, LR/DR carpet & SunRm lam flr 2008; Baths upd 2002! This Split has lots of room and STORAGE SPACE, spacious room sizes, hrdwd flrs in BRs, formals + FamRm + SunRm + Office! Fenced, wooded backyard w/multi-level Decks for entertaining. | | 6617 Rainwater Road - Price to be determined... 3BR/2.5BA/2003sf North Ridge area home w/great open flrpln! 2-story LR w/brick FP & open staircase; DR w/hrdwd flr & crown/chair molding; FamilyRm w/passthrus to vaulted B'fast Rm w/skylites & french dr to Deck; vaulted KIT w/sol surf ctrs, skylite, stone-tile flr; vaulted MBR has 19' BA w/jetted tub, dbl sinks, makeup area & priv toilet rm; lg StorageRm; privacy fenced Bkyd w/huge Deck & hottub! View Home - Listing available in 2-3 Weeks | | 101 Mint Hill Drive - MLS # 997887 - $200,000 Great Park Village 3BR/2.5BA/1574sf 2-story w/Bonus Rm! Nice floor plan: 2-story Entry; Living Rm w/gas log FP open to KIT & B'fast w/oak cabs & sliders to covered Deck; formal DR w/bay window. Lg Garage w/overhead storage & Cat Lover's Dream: vented Cat Litter rm off Half-Bath accessed in Garage for cleaning! Vaulted MBR w/garden tub, sep shower, dbl sinks; Bonus Rm could be Office or Playrm! | | 4621 Cardinal Grove Blvd - MLS # 981752 - $181,900 Lovely 2-story 4BR/2.5BA/1925sf trad'l on well landscaped lot w/privacy fenced backyard. Lg, welcoming 2-story Foyer w/laminate flr; formal DR or Office; lg open LR w/gaslog FP; open KIT/B'fast w/white cabinets, pantry, eat-at island, sliders to Patio; lg vaulted MBR w/big WIC & priv Bath w/dbl sinks, garden tub. Attached 2-car Garage; freshly painted interior!
| | 4304 Dinwiddie Court - MLS # 983575 - $169,900 Well kept 3BR/2.5BA/1511sf 2-story on cul-de-sac in popular Southall w/swim & tennis, near Hwy 64, I-440 & downtown Raleigh! Spacious LR w/sunny bay window & FP; open DR w/french drs to Deck; open KIT w/eat-at peninsula, oak cabs, dishwasher, lg pantry; lg MBR w/big closet & Bath w/dbl sinks, garden tub & sep shower; Bonus Rm could easily be BR4; private wooded yard backs to wooded community area!
| | 215 Eagle Stone Ridge - MLS # 990644 - $139,900 Cute 3BR/2BA/1236sf ranch home in the country! On .62 ac wooded lot w/fenced bkyd. BRAND NEW neutral carpet & interior paint throughout! Vaulted LR w/marble FP, formal DR, eat-in KIT w/oak cabinets & microwave - fridge conveys. Vaulted MBR w/lg WIC & priv Bath, plus 2 more BRS & full family Bath. Rocking Chair front porch, concrete driveway, lg NEW Storage Shed & attached Storage Rm! Come see! View Home - Click Here | |
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Love Those Riveted Waist Overalls! Mix together one immigrant from Bavaria, another from Latvia, the California Gold Rush, some copper rivets, and what do you get? Blue jeans! Our Bavarian immigrant was Loeb – later “Levi” – Strauss, born in 1829. He and some other family members emigrated to New York in 1847, and Levi went to work for his two older brothers in their wholesale dry goods business. In 1853 he headed for San Francisco and the California Gold Rush, where he established a dry goods business, Levi Strauss & Co., importing products such as clothing and bolts of fabrics which he then sold to other merchants. By his mid-30s, Levi was a prosperous businessman and a well-known figure in San Francisco. Enter Jacob Davis, born Jacob Youphes, in Latvia in 1834. Jacob came to the U.S. in 1854, pursued a number of occupations in a number of cities, and by 1868 was living in Reno, Nevada, where he made products from cloth purchased from Levi Strauss & Co. Those products included clothing for miners such as “waist overalls” made from a fabric called serge de Nimes (de Nimes being the origin of the word denim). Jacob also made horse blankets, using copper rivets to attach straps to the blankets. One day he decided to try using those rivets on denim pants pockets to make the pants stronger and longer lasting. The idea was such a success that in 18 months he sold 200 pairs at $3 each, a significant amount of money in those days. In 1872 Jacob wrote to Levi, telling him about these “riveted waist overalls” and inviting him to jointly apply for a patent for this new product. Levi agreed, the patent was approved on May 20, 1873 (considered the official birthday of blue jeans), and Jacob was hired to oversee the production of riveted pants at Levi’s San Francisco factory. The use of the words “jeans” and “blue jeans” didn’t become popular until the 1960s when Baby Boomers adopted the terms for their favorite type of pants. Once considered appropriate only for laborers and cowboys, today blue jeans are seen everywhere from castles to the classroom, from the office to the opera, and probably in your very own closet. Happy Birthday, blue jeans!
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See An Interesting Home? No need to wonder about the price. No need to call a high-pressure sales agent who will just make you feel obligated. My computers can send you the information quickly and easily for any house, listed or sold,
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How To Pick A Good Password The Federal Trade Commission says you should avoid using the following information as your password for accessing your online accounts: 1. Your mother’s maiden name. 2. Your birth date. 3. The last four digits of your Social Security number. 4. Your phone number. 5. Your address. 6. A series of consecutive numbers. 7. A single word that would appear in a dictionary. Your best bet for creating a strong password: Use combinations of at least eight to 12 letters, numbers and special characters. If possible, add capital letters in unusual places.
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What Mom Taught Us
Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11, and here’s a reminder of just a few of the things our moms taught us:
My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION: “Just wait until your father gets home.” My mother taught me LOGIC: “If you fall off that swing and break your neck, you’re not going to the store with me.” My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE: “If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they’re going to freeze that way.” My mother taught me to THINK AHEAD: “If you don’t pass your spelling test, you’ll never get a good job.” My mother taught me ESP: “Put your sweater on; don’t you think I know when you’re cold?” My mother taught me about RECEIVING: “You’re going to get it when we get home!” My mother taught me how to BECOME AN ADULT: “If you don’t eat your vegetables, you’ll never grow up.” My mother taught me about the WISDOM OF AGE: “When you get to be my age, you’ll understand.” My mother taught me about JUSTICE: “One day you’ll have kids, and then you’ll see what it’s like.”
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10 Times You Can’t Afford to Skimp! There are plenty of things where quality does not depend on price. But there are also places where you shouldn’t even consider skimping— such as thriftiness versus health! Here are some great ideas from Liz Pulliam Weston (msn.com). Even when your budget is tight, you should try to make room for the following: Car Maintenance: Scrimping on a small expense often leads to a much bigger one. Regular oil & filter changes can save you a lot of money in the future. Classic Clothes: Something classic that cost a little more and will still look good in 3-4 years is a better buy than a cheap trendy look. Clothes no matter what are not investments and should not be financed. Computer Memory: You always need more than you think, so load up when you buy a new machine or max out your current available slots. It takes lots of space to store down loads, music, video and photos. Since computers are not an appreciating asset pay cash. Family Safety: Have a smoke detector outside every bedroom and a carbon-monoxide detector on every floor, plus an escape ladder. Health: Never put off annual check ups or addressing when you feel poorly, even if you do not have health insurance. Your family will not thank you for your thriftiness if you wind up disabled or worse. Internet Access: Dial up is cheaper but your time has a value, too. High speed Internet access deals exist and really enhance Internet surfing and cut down on computer frustration. Home Inspections: It is rather stunning that people will spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a house, but question spending money on an inspection and a survey. Having the knowledge of an inspection is critical to know when to pass on a bad deal or at least negotiate repairs and lower prices. Mattresses: A good nights sleep is priceless! Steer clear of used mattresses and really cheap ones. Always test out for 15 minutes for your personal comfort. Teenagers’ Cars: A vehicle is not a birthright, but if you are going to buy them wheels the car should have a very good safety rating. Safety may even be more important in your kids’ car than the family vehicle because they are, on average, terrible drivers. They really need airbags, restraint systems, and crumple zones. Remember the exterior does not need to look like much, but the interior needs to do its best to keep your children safe. I hope you found these money conscience tips helpful. Keep in mind, the old saying “a penny-wise, pound-foolish” because scrimping on certain expenses often leads to a much bigger one.
Remember, I am always here to help you with your mortgage needs. Rates are still great for purchases and refinancing. Sincerely, Sabrina Schell @ Southeastern Mortgage
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Get Moving Again – Slowly
If you’ve been sedentary for a period of time and you want to get moving again, you’ll probably want to start slowly. Check with your physician for his or her recommendations, then consider these suggestions from the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
Pick a moderate-intensity activity that you like. You’re more likely to stay active if you enjoy the activity you set out for yourself. Build activity time slowly. Adding a few minutes every few days or so until you reach the recommended activity time of 30 minutes ensures you won’t become overwhelmed. Vary your activities so you don’t become bored. Boredom is one of the main reasons people stop exercising. Make it a point to continually explore new physical activities, then add what you like to your routine. Give yourself credit and reward yourself for your successes along the way.
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