http://blog.jimallen.com Just another Myswiftblog Blogs weblog Mon, 14 Sep 2009 05:10:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.jimallen.com/bloghttp://www.jimallen.com/images/feedburner-logo-144x144.jpgJimAllenBloghttp://feedburner.google.com Moving to the Raleigh, NC area is a joyful time, but it can still be very difficult on kids- especially if they are of school age, with friends, favorite teachers, and class activities that they are having to move away from. Make Your Relocation to Raleigh NC With Children Easier Though the ... http://blog.jimallen.com/14/moving-to-raleigh-with-children-tips-fun-and-advice/ If you are in the position to buy a Raleigh NC area home, and the time is right for you to buy North Raleigh property, then you have a little over a month left to take advantage of the $8,000 first time home buyers tax credit. But wait, you say? We ... http://blog.jimallen.com/12/raleigh-nc-first-time-home-buyers-tax-credit-time-is-running-out/ The number of foreclosures across the nation, sadly, continures to rise and set records. In the Raleigh real estate market, we are lucky to not have as many foreclosed homes as other areas of the nation, but foreclosure is still very much a reality. Surpisingly though, the hardest hit group of ... http://blog.jimallen.com/10/is-your-north-raleigh-landlord-in-foreclosure/ For those of us local Raleigh residents who hear and read about these accolades, it's sort of ho-hum. To those seeking a "new land of opportunity", Raleigh relocaters place a great deal of weight on these announcements. Just in case you missed the news, Kiplinger's Personal Finance recently named Raleigh ... http://blog.jimallen.com/29/raleigh-nc-recognized-as-a-best-city-by-kiplingers/ In the video below, New York Real Estate Strategist Barbara Corcoran list the top 5 real estate markets positioned for growth. Ms. Corcoran stated the following key drivers that will "heat up" these markets. These factors include: Raleigh Job Growth Job growth in Raleigh has been spurred by major tech players from ... http://blog.jimallen.com/20/raleigh-nc-real-estate-market-named-in-top-5-places-to-buy/ As a member of the Triangle Sales and Marketing Council, I always look forward to the MAME Awards. Held on Friday, April 17, this year's gala gathered at the Embassy Suites in Cary.  Serving as host at the MAME awards was both a humbling and joyful experience. Our Jim Allen ... http://blog.jimallen.com/29/raleigh-real-estate-agent-team-recogized-as-mame-winners/ It gives me great pleasure to announce the addition of the newest member of The Jim Allen Group, Ms. Jodi Stanner. Jodi relocated to Raleigh, NC from Southern California in 1998. Possessing a background in veterinary medicine, Jodi is a true blue "Raleigh real estate agent". As a 2001 graduate ... http://blog.jimallen.com/28/raleigh-real-estate-team-on-the-move/ One of the traditional springtime favorites here in Raleigh is a trip to the WRAL TV Gardens. Located off Western Boulevard in West Raleigh, the Gardens is the site for the headquarters for Capitol Broadcasting Company. If you have recently moved to Raleigh or have lived here all your life, ... http://blog.jimallen.com/14/springtime-comes-to-raleigh/ Located off Norwood Road in beautiful North Raleigh, you will find the luxury neighborhood of Seville. Offering Triangle home buyers 14 North Raleigh estate home sites, adjectives to describe these custom constructed homes include rich quality, superior style, and Über value. With homes in Seville priced from $1.5M to $4M, ... http://blog.jimallen.com/16/north-raleigh-neighborhood-spotlight-seville/ I'm always intrigued by the Friday and Saturday real estate section of the N&O. Last month the paper ran a syndicated article (as they do each Friday and Saturday). The October 24th paper offered this article: "Finding an area with most appreciation potential". The advice was excellent with the columnist ... http://blog.jimallen.com/06/triangle-real-estate/