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Choosing a Roommate

Hiring a Contractor

Home Ownership

Staying Safe

Mortgage Advice

Where to Look for Rentals

Things to See & Do in Durham

Private Schools

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Navigating Waitlists

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Moving off campus? Tips for choosing a roommate While most people have experience with roommates before deciding to move offcampus, apartment living can present unique challenges to the roommate relationship. While questions of dirty dishes and space allocation may persist, off-campus roommates must also navigate issues of rent, utilities and leases. Whether you’re living with your best friend or virtual strangers, consider some of these points with your potential roommates before committing to an off-campus relationship:

• Determine a fair way to divide rent While many roommates choose to divide rent evenly, complications can arise when rooms are not equal in size or amenities. Some roommates are willing to pay more for a room with a better view or more windows, but be sure to discuss these issues before the rent is split. Consider having an objective discussion about the pro’s and con’s of each room before selecting rooms. Setting the rent for each room beforehand will allow tenants to consider their own budgets when deciding which room to select.

• Discuss who will pay for utilities - Paying for utilities is one of the big differences between living on and offcampus. In addition to rent, most tenants will also need to cover bills for water, electric or gas, cable and internet. While some apartment complexes include certain utilities in the cost of rent, many expect these costs to be covered independently. Not paying utilities on time can negatively affect your credit score if the utilities company reports delinquent payments and a negative entry from not paying your utilities could impact your payment history calculation, which accounts for 35 percent of your total credit score. Be sure to coordinate with your roommate about how utility costs will be divided and how you will ensure that payments are submitted on time. • Carefully consider who you add to your lease - Landlords operate leasing arrangements in different ways. Some may offer the option of choosing one roommate as the primary leaseholder with all other tenants considered subleesees. In this situation, the leaseholder has sole responsibility for upholding the lease agreement and can generally evict subleesees who do not abide by the terms of the lease. Other landlords will require all roommates to sign on as co-tenants, sharing equal responsibility for the lease. If one co-tenant does not pay rent or breaks a rule, the landlord has the right to evict all roommates. If offered a choice, carefully consider which options best fits you and your roommates. • Keep the lines of communication open - Use the conflict resolution skills you learned freshman year! Conflicts between tenants are often inevitable, but the more thought that goes into planning and negotiating prior to moving in, the more comfortable all roommates will be. When problems do arise, address them calmly and directly. Consider your phrasing–rather than addressing the issue in an accusatory manner (“You always turn your rent in late and you keep making excuses”) try talking about how you feel (“I’m afraid we may lose our apartment if we don’t get our rent in on time”). Since you can be evicted based on a single roommate’s actions, get the landlord involved only as a last resort.

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Staying safe in the Bull City Durham is a safe place—if you think before you act. Most crimes are crimes of opportunity. They happen when you do things like walk alone at night, leave your car unlocked or leave your doors open. Luckily, with a little common sense, you can prevent yourself from being a crime victim. These tips have been adapted from the Durham and Duke University Police Department websites.

Personal Safety • Don’t walk alone at night, even if you’re walking a short distance, and avoid unfamiliar, dimly lit areas. Encourage your friends to do the same. • Get a ride late at night by calling Duke Van Services at (919) 6842020. • When walking during the day, always be aware of your surroundings. Remember to walk briskly and with confidence, and avoid loiterers or people hanging out

in groups. Make eye contact with people as you walk by—this makes it easier to give a witness description if an attack occurs.

• When in doubt of your destination or the safety of a neighborhood, instead of walking take a cab - especially late at night.

• Always have your keys ready when you approach your apartment or vehicle.

• Excessive drinking may lead to negative consequences, including assault, illness and driving under the influence. The legal drinking age is 21. If you see someone who is passed out or sick from alcohol, call 9-1-1 immediately.

• Stay informed. Familiarize yourself with University emergency notification procedures and pay attention to DukeALERT emergency text messages. Be familiar with where crime is happening by visiting the Durham Police station crime tracking website (http://durhamnc.gov/ich/ op/DPD/pages/crimemap.aspx). • If a person confronts you and demands money or possessions, law enforcement officials suggest giving what is demanded and creating a safe distance. • If you feel uncomfortable or lost, approach a police officer or a store owner to get your bearings or directions. If someone follows you, do not drive home. Go to a well-lit place and report it.

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2707 FitzFord Court • $214,900 Oh Boy.. the house you have dreamed about in fantastic condition! Super value for amazing square footage on lovely landscaped cul-de-sac lot. Wait until you see the awesome sunroom (cathedral ceilings, skylights etc.) w/access to outside patio. Tons of upgrades includind hardwood flrs, lighting, cabinetry, countertops. Exterior storage building too.

8 red BluFF Court • $189,900 A great cul-de-sac location in Woodlake. NEW appliances, NEW flooring and a fenced backyard. 1st floor Living Room or Study with french doors - your choice! Separate Dining Room and eat in kitchen. Family Room with fireplace. 1-Year AHS Warranty offered. Woodlake offers a clubhouse, workout facility, walking trails, playground & swimming pool. Dues only $27/month for all of this!

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Protecting your Property • Always lock your residence or office when away and secure your belongings. • Do not let strangers inside your apartment. Use your peephole to see who is at the door. • Park your vehicle in busy, welllighted areas. • Always roll up your windows and lock the car, even if it is in front of your home. Never leave your keys in the car or ignition.

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• Do not leave valuables such as laptop computers, cellular phones and chargers, cash, loose change, GPS systems, CDs, sports equipment, and important papers and documents in your vehicle. Do not leave packages in plain view inside your vehicle. Put them in the trunk or cover them up. • Carry your registration and insurance card with you. Don’t leave personal identification documents or credit cards in your vehicle. • Copy your license plate and vehicle identification (VIN) numbers on a card and keep them with your driver’s license. If your vehicle is stolen, police will need this information promptly. Report crime, concerns, threats of violence, unwanted contact and suspicious activity immediately. Dial 9-1-1 to reach Duke Police or Durham Police, or (919) 684-2444 to reach Duke Police.

1722 CheShire Bridge road • $234,900

Perfect condition. Super access to I-40 & I85. One of the largest lots in Becketts Ridge! 4 Bdrms or 3 & Bonus, 2.5 Baths, + Screened Porch await you! Master Bedroom with trey ceiling and the bath has a separate tub/ shower! Kitchen w/ solid surf. c”tops, recessed lights, eat-at bar &stainless steel appliances. FR w/ gas log fp, hdwds & built-in tv cabinet.

Where to begin....2 Masters! 1st or 2nd Floor. Your Choice! Corner lot in Dover Ridge. Parade of Homes winner. Lots of Porch and Decking. ALL Appliances STAY! Lots of hardwoods. Separate DR w/bay window, crown molding & french doors. Eat-in Kitchen. Family Room w/gas log fireplace & plantation shutters. Plenty of attic storage. A MUST SEE! Lovingly cared for.

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A private oasis awaits your every pleasure. We think this is the most incredible lot in the neighborhood. Fully fenced, storage building, patio, screened porch, step down Bonus Room & the list goes on. Almost every upgrade possible is in this home. Beautifully decorated. A joy to show. Gorgeous fish pond. Neighborhood dues include private community pool.

Cul-de-sac location in Chadsford! 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage. Hardwoods 1st floor. Eat-in Kitchen AND a separate Dining Room with trey ceiling and plantation shutters (currently used as an office). Family Room with gas log fp, alarm system, dual zone HVAC, sprinkler system and 2-story foyer. AHS Warranty offered.

4511 PaCeS Ferry drive • $279,900

57 WilloW Bridge drive • $109,900

1-Owner home in immaculate condition. HOA dues includes community pool! Beautiful deep & private lot! 2-Story Family Room with gas log fp + office and LR & kitchen on 1st floor. All bedrooms up + fantastic bonus. Light filled Dining Room w/ trey ceiling. Lots of hardwood floors, kitchen w/granite countertops AND.. ALL appliances are staying. 2 car garage.

Perfectly Staged and Ready to See! What a great townhome! A treat to show for sure. Wonderful allocation of space and privacy. Very close to UNC and Duke. ALL appliances convey. Fresh laminate floors and carpet. Family room with fireplace and Dining Room + a great updated kitchen. Priced to sell.

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Successfully navigating apartment waitlists You’re a rising senior. Finally! After three years of on-campus living, you are ready to graduate to your own off-campus apartment. You’ve perused the super handy housing guide in The Chronicle, and you’re pretty sure you’ve found the perfect place. Now what? Step 1: Contact the apartment administration (this information should be located on each apartment ad or on their website). Most apartment complexes require you to submit a rental application along with

an application fee to be put on their waitlist. You will that all the paperwork is in order (missing signatures also have to put down a security deposit. can put a serious dent in your quest to land your own apartment). Step 2: At some apartment complexes you must now complete a “future resident profile” with your Step 4: Names are placed on waitlists in the order unit preferences, in order to be matched to your the application and fees are paid. The earlier they ideal apartment. You may also be required to fill out receive you application and fees, the higher your screening criteria forms at this time. name will be on the list. Apply early! Step 3: Once you have submitted all the required paperwork and fees, confirm with the apartment administration that everything has been received and

Unfortunately, being on a waitlist does not guarantee that you will be given an apartment or the apartment style that you want (although you do have a great shot). Each year, an apartment will accept as many rental applications as they think they can accommodate. This estimate is based on the previous years’ turnover of apartments, and the demand can fluctuate from year-to-year. If availability is overestimated, those at the bottom of the waitlist may not get an apartment for the following school year. Again, this is why it is important to apply early!

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Step 5: Each apartment has a different timeline by which they will notify you if an apartment is available for you. Inquire with the apartment administration when you should expect to hear from them by. If you do not hear from them after this date, make sure to follow up.

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If you do make it on the waitlist, but then decide you don’t want to live there, simply contact the apartment administration and ask to be removed from the list. Unfortunately, application fees are typically non-refundable. Some apartments have limited windows during which you can withdraw from their waitlist and be refunded the full amount of your security deposit. However, this is usually within the first few days.

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Car not required for off-campus living Want to live off-campus but worried you won’t

GoPass: Apply for a GoPass and receive unlim-

be able to get around without a car? Don’t be.

ited rides on the Durham Area Transit Authority, as

Duke and the City of Durham provide multiple op-

well as other public transportation services in the

tions to help you travel from home to campus—

Triangle, including Triangle Transit and Capital Area

and all points in between. Visit http://parking.duke.

Transit. The multiple stops on the Durham Area

edu/alternative_transportation to learn more.

Transit Authority route ensures that you’re always a couple of stops away from where you want to

Bull City Connector: The Bull City Connector is a fare-free route from the Duke campus to stops

be. To learn how to obtain a GoPass, go to http:// parking.duke.edu/buses_vans/gopass/index.php.

on 9th Street and throughout Downtown Durham. It runs every 15 minutes from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and

WeCar: Offered by Enterprise-Rent-A-Car, We-

every 20 minutes from 6 p.m. to midnight. More

Car is a way for Duke students and faculty to run

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sharing use of the all-new electric Chevrolet Volt. Sign up for WeCar at http://parking.duke.edu/al-

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transportation from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. for any Duke student at locations around Duke’s West and East

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‘Duke Houses’ process gets mixed response The recent release of next year’s housing assignments yielded mixed responses as students adjust to the new house model. Under the Duke Houses process, rising sophomores and juniors who are unaffiliated with a selective living group were assigned to houses across West and Central campuses at random by Housing, Dining and Residence Life. These students were unable to preference between placement in a house located on Central Campus or West Campus.

HDRL informed students of their house assignments and subsequent lottery numbers, which will be used to choose individual rooms within their designated houses in the coming weeks.

Rising seniors underwent a housing assignment process similar to the old Room Picks process. These students were given a lottery number and picked from available rooms within each house during a given time slot.

Prior to this year, students received randomly assigned lottery numbers and picked their rooms via Room Picks, an online room selection process that allowed students to choose—in the order of their lottery number—from available rooms across West and Central campuses.

Some students are satisfied with their placement under Duke Houses. Freshman Liza Katz, who will be living in a Central apartment on either Lewis Street or Yearby Avenue, said she was disappointed by her inability to indicate a preference for Central, though she is happy with her assignment.

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mores, juniors and seniors at 50 percent, 30 percent and 20 percent, respectively—increasing the likelihood from previous years that juniors and seniors can live on West. Under the house model, sophomores are also no longer guaranteed to live on West. Sophomore Danish Husain said he was happy to receive his assignment in Kilgo Quadrangle for the second year in a row. Husain was concerned that, as an unaffiliated student, he would not receive ideal housing due to the new house model. Sophomore Jeremy Chaikind, however, said the process was particularly stressful because he is unaffiliated. Chaikind will live in Edens Quadrangle, though he wanted an apartment on Central.

“I wanted to be close to my friends in my sorority who are living in the house because I didn’t get in the house through the lottery system,” Katz said. “I thought it would be fun to have a kitchen and not live in a dorm.”

“The whole house model was supposed to provide independents with a community,” he said. “Most rising juniors are going to live with their house maybe one year and then live off campus.... I can’t imagine that it’s going to build a terrible amount of community.”

“This was a new system for everyone involved, both the students and our team, and I think through a lot of cooperative efforts, it was made to work very well,” said Joe Gonzalez, associate dean for residence life.

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-Reprinted in part from The Chronicle

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The Chronicle launched a new housing site to complement the revamped daily web site in early fall 2009. The intent for the site is to offer a clearinghouse of housing options for the entire Duke community undergraduates, graduate students, faulty, staff and medical personnel. The site provides detailed housing listings in a user friendly format. Both rental properties and complexes, as well as homes, condos and townhomes for sale are represented. Photos, links, available Duke discounts and distance from the Chapel are all helpful features that make this site interactive. You can access the site from the Chronicle’s home page - www.dukechronicle.com - click on Housing - or go directly to our site www.chroniclehousing.com.The Chronicle brings you www.chroniclehousing.com housing options for all of the Duke Community

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Avoid regrets from hiring a contractor with these tips When you bring contractors, carpenters, plumbers and assorted workmen into your home, you are opening up your whole life to them. Not only do you need to confirm that they are competent professionals, you must assess their integrity, as well. You want to know that you can trust them to do the job right, as well as respect your home and its contents. You can avoid most serious problems with a little planning and foresight. You want both capable and honest workers in your home, and can increase your chances of a successful and stress-free renovation by using this list of questions to ask contractors before hiring them.

Insurance and bonding

References

Make sure your contractor is fully insured before you let him start your job. The company and/or the employees should be bonded, and you should ask for the particulars of the insurance coverage early in your negotiations.

Checking contractors’ references is crucial. Not only do you want to hear testimonials about their work, you will want to discover if they are they part of any homebuilder or tradesman associations. Checking references means speaking with other homeowners for whom the contractors have worked, as well as consulting the state licensing board and the Better Business Bureau about any complaints.

Warranties You will want to know what kind of home building warranties are provided, on both the work itself and on the materials used in the project. You should keep good records of any warranted work or materials so that you are prepared for any problems down the line.

Portfolio Take a good look at the contractors’ portfolios and make sure that you are satisfied with the level of their previous work. Job supervisor Make sure that you know who the onsite supervisor will be for your renovation. What is the person’s experience? Will they speak and make decisions for the contractor in his absence?

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You will want to calculate the cost for your home improvement as accurately as possible, naturally. Make sure your contractor has a plan, too, and breaks out the costs of materials and labor. Find out right away what type of payment plan is expected, as well as what sort of deposit is required. Needless to say, keep all receipts.

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If the contractor uses subcontractors, as most will for electrical and plumbing work (at the least), make sure to get the same kind of information about them as you did on the contractor. Appliances and other hardware It is your house and your money, so you do not need to cede the authority for buying materials and appliances entirely to the contractor. It is perfectly understandable that you would want to get the best prices for the components of the project. The way to avoid problems is to spell everything out in advance. If the contractor is too insistent on using particular suppliers or distributors, it may be because they have some kind of “arrangement” with them. Permits You need to decide who will be responsible for getting the proper building permits and dealing with inspectors. The contractor’s expertise here is essential, although you may wish to be in the loop here. Like any other sizable endeavor, a home renovation can be complicated and tricky. The best overall rule for managing this kind of project is clear, continuous communication. Nothing should be decided or done in the dark, and everything should be undertaken in accordance with the plan, the budget and the timetable. Article Source: http://www.upublish.info

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Mortgages: Now is a good time to refinance Q & A with Scott Baker, Mortgage Lending Officer at Duke University Federal Credit Union Is now a good time to refinance? To buy a first home? even given the situation in the housing market, for many now is still a good time to refinance. This will depend on the individual, their credit scores, the amount of equity, credit history and loan-to-value. In regards to purchasing a first home, now is an awesome time. Sellers are anxious to sell and with the condition of the market, they will settle on a price lower than they would have a year or two ago. don’t be afraid to negotiate. If you approach the process of home buying as a game, you will see that the stronger player wins every time. I would also urge any potential home buyer from becoming emotionally attached. Part of the job of realtors is try to get you to fall in love with a house. What if things do not work out on the house that you are in love with? Then it may take longer to find the next one. If you can save the attachment until you have the keys in your hand, you will be much happier.

and the loan is sent thru an automated underwriting process. This is done typically on a property that does not yet exist. I prefer the pre-qualification process. First, this will give you a really good idea as to the price range that you should be looking. Secondly, you will get an idea as to your monthly payment. This will be beneficial in preparing your budget. Most importantly, you want to limit the number of people inquiring into your credit.

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...Refinance , from page 17 Next, you need to be careful during this process because if you provide to someone your date of birth and social security number, rest assured that they are going to pull your credit report(s). This is called an inquiry. This inquiry is going to drop your credit score anywhere from 2-14 points. This one inquiry will take 2 years to fall off of your credit report. What I recommend and how I pre-qualify everyone is that I have them go to www.annualcreditreport.com. By selecting the state in which you live, clicking on request report and providing some basic info about yourself, you will be able to access your credit report for free and your credit score for $7.95. The credit report that I prefer is equifax. Please be aware that this site is not from a 3rd party vendor like www. freecreditreport.com . This is a site that the bureaus provide the consumer their free report from all 3 bureaus once every 12 months. Too, by getting the equifax report and score from annualcreditreport.com, you are getting the exact same report and score as if I pulled your credit. I also advise that prior to printing your report that you select the option of blocking your date of birth and social security number from being printed.

How much should you put down on a home? Typically, the minimum down payment will depend on the type of loan that you are looking to do. If it is an FHA, the minimum down is 3.5% and if it is a FNMA loan, the minimum is 5%.

Now is a good time to refinance according to Scott Baker, Mortgage Lending Officer for Duke Federal Credit Union. Your ability to refinance will depend on your credit scoress, the amount of equity, credit history and loan-to-value. Now is also a good time to purchase a first home. Baker says sellers are anxious to sell and with the condition of the market, they will settle on a price lower than they would have a year or two ago.

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Things to see... SouthPoint Glen Located adjacent to American Tobacco Trail Complimentary Mountain/Trail Bikes, Business center Car care area Clubroom with complimentary coffee/tea bar and flat panel TV DATA Route #7 bus line stop

Basketball Court Sand volleyball court Resort style swimming pool Picnic areas with grills State of the art fitness center Playground and tot lot Leaseholders have to be 21 years of age.

Our community is less than a mile off 1-40 for easy access to Duke University, The Research Triangle Park, and Raleigh Durham International Airport. We are only 7 miles from the Duke University campus. With four different floor plans ranging from 721 to 1,148 square feet, you are sure to find the perfect apartment home here at Southpoint Glen. Our spacious apartment homes offer luxury amenities including fully equipped gourmet kitchens with an upgraded appliance package, full size washer/dryers, wood burning fireplaces, plush floor coverings, oversized windows, opulent bathrooms, expansive closets, and large private balconies or patios. Select units have newly rennovated interiors.

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Take Me Out to the Ball Game You can’t fully embrace life in the Bull City without a visit to the Durham Bulls, the Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. Made famous by the 1988 movie Bull Durham, the team draws in record crowds all season long, often filling its 10,000-seat downtown stadium designed by the architects of Camden Yards. It’s a baseball lover’s dream from the traditional seventhinning stretch to roaming vendors selling cotton candy, peanuts and cold drinks. Arrive early to check out the restaurants next door in the refurbished AmericanTobacco Campus. Eat Local. Eat Well This advice is easily followed if you visit the Durham Farmer’s Market, open Saturdays year round and Wednesday afternoons Wool E. Bull in the summer. Located at the new Pavilion at Durham Central greets visitors to Park, the market features more than 50 vendors, all located the Durham Bulls within 70 miles of the market. As you weave through the bustling crowds, you’ll find produce, meat, eggs, flowers, plants, Athletic Park. baked goods, pottery, jewelry and artwork. If you’re hungry after shopping the stalls, stop by the neighboring Piedmont restaurant, which serves only local, seasonal food often fresh from the market. An Afternoon Delight For both students and locals, there’s no better place to have an afternoon picnic or study session than the Sarah B. Duke Botanical Gardens. You can sunbathe on a blanket or throw a football on the spacious South Lawn or grab a seat with a book along the terrace. Watch the garden’s resident ducks and geese from one of the bridges over the pond in the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum. Hidden throughout the garden are benches and secluded nooks and crannies that make you feel like the grounds are all your own. Chow Down When in North Carolina, do as the North Carolinians: eat barbeque and lots of it. And

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....and do in the Durham area one of the best places in the state just happens to be the legendary Bullock’s Barbeque off Hillsborough Road. They serve authentic Eastern-style pulled pork barbeque with tangy vinegar style sauce, hot and crispy hush puppies, Brunswick stew, and Southern sweet tea. Get Away From It All The beautiful Eno River winds it way through Durham offering a quiet, scenic respite from busy streets. There are several access points to the Eno River State Park where you can hike, fish, canoe, and daydream. Two local favorites are the hiking trails at the Fews Ford Access and Durham’s city park, West Point on the Eno. A Taste of Summer Year Round Durham is home to its own gourmet popsicle stand that offers water- or cream-based Mexican paletas. Locopops is known for its unusual flavors such as Mojito, Pistachio, Cucumbers and Chile. They also serve basic fruit flavors, and everything is made in house with fresh ingredients. Because of its popularity, the owners expanded from their original shop on Hillsborough Road to five additional locations across the Triangle. Working Out Known by locals as the Golf Course Loop, the Al Buehler Cross Country Trail is one of the best places in town to get a good workout. The hilly three-mile gravel trail circles around the perimeter of the Washington Duke Inn and Golf Course. The heavily-shaded trail is maintained by the Office of the Duke Forest, which oversees 7,000 acres of privately owned land in Alamance, Durham and Orange counties that is used for recreation and research purposes. Downtown Delicacies For beignets as good if not better than the famed ones from Café Du Monde in New Orleans, stop by Rue Cler, a Parisian-style restaurant in downtown Durham. The beignets at Rue Cler are made to order so these bite size donuts sprinkled with powder sugar come out hot and ready to melt in your mouth every time. Who knew that something that only costs $7 per dozen could be featured in Food and Wine Magazine?

Shop and Stroll There’s no better place to spend a lazy afternoon perusing shops than Ninth Street. It’s a great walk-able shopping district that can meet anybody’s needs from fine arts at Zola Craft Gallery to beautiful bouquets at Ninth Street Flowers and more. And of course you’ll want to venture over to gorgeous Brightleaf Square in downtown Durham, which offers spectacular dining and a wide array of shopping options. Fresh Air and Food Known for its hearty sandwiches and fresh baked goods, Foster’s Market is often packed to the brim during the weekday lunch hour and weekend mornings. The gourmet food market café has been a staple in Durham since it was opened in 1990. The food is to die for, but eating it on the market’s large front porch makes the experience even better.

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15 Minutes to “I’m Home!” Pristine brick front ranch in desirable Hope Valley Farms! Very open, vaulted family room & kitchen + formal LR & DR. Sunny upstairs bonus w/ceil fan. Beautiful maple floors in foyer,DR. Extensive wainscoting. Level yard w/wooded border, large 2-car garage. This home passes the “white-glove test” with flying colors! 3 BR 2 BA $263,900.

Neighborhoods around Duke The following list includes neighborhoods and areas around Duke’s campus.

Neighborhoods north of Duke’s campus Trinity Heights Old West Durham Watts Hillandale Walltown

New Energy Star home in Hope Valley Farms combines beauty and practicality! Craftsman design features large porch, stone accents. Deck overlooks wooded greenspace. Wide-open FR & Kit make entertaining a breeze. MBR w/ sitting area, huge WIC, luxury MBA! BASEMENT bonus fits pool table AND ping pong, opens to large patio! Bsmt BR w/full BA is great guest suite. Hi quality finishes, #1 neighborhood in Durham! 5BR, 3.5BA $400,000

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TICON PROPERTIES Welcomes you home to Durham, North Carolina! If you’re considering making Durham your new home, we invite you to visit our many beautiful residential apartment and townhome communities. With a variety of floor plans and styles, Ticon has the living space you need to call home!

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Basic resource guide

Who to call when you’re going to move The following shows utility providers in the Durham area. Durham residents can also call the city’s One Call service for more information, 560-1200.

Garbage, Trash & Landfill: City of Durham Solid Waste Management 1833 Camden Ave durham, NC 27701 (919) 560-4185

Electricity: Duke Energy • Apply for electricity by calling 1-800-777-9898 or by visiting the duke energy web site. • Orders for electricity are processed MondaySaturday, 8:00am-9:00pm. • Allow 3-5 business days for your order to be processed. Natural Gas: PSNC Energy • Apply for gas service by calling 1-877-776-2427. • A deposit may be required to set up a new account. The deposit amount is based on the previous usage at your new address. • It can take 2 days to 1 week (peak move-in season) to start gas service. Water: City of Durham - Water Management 101 City Hall Plaza (919) 560-4411 office Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday – Friday To activate water service, you must go to City Hall Plaza and provide the following: • A $50 deposit or credit reference letter from another utility • A copy of your lease agreement • Social security card or a photo ID Heating Oil: Couch Oil Company (919) 286-5408 office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday, 9:00am - Noon Don C. Christian Co., Inc. (919) 596-8169 office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm Telephone: Verizon • Apply for phone service by calling 800-483-4000. • You may also apply for service by visiting the GTE Phone Mart at Northgate Mall, Telephone: 286-7336 Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:00am-9:00pm. • A deposit may be charged to set up a new account. • A connection charge is required to start your new tele-phone service. Installation charges generally appear on your first telephone bill. • Phone connection normally takes 2 business days. Cable TV: Time Warner Cable 708 e. Club Blvd.durham, NC 27704 (919) 220-4481 To order cable television service, call 1-888-489-2666. Cable hookup requires payment for installation and one month’s service.

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APARTMENT MAP FOR FREE BUS SERVICE TO DUKE For a more detailed map, visit Duke Community Housing at communityhousing.duke.edu

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Home ownership is a good risk for most people Buying a home is the largest purchase most people will ever make. Homeownership has great benefits. Homeownership also comes with certain responsibilities. Are you ready for homeownership? Look at your current situation and determine if: • You have a steady, reliable source of income and a steady employment history for at least two years.

• Your monthly payments won’t ever go up if you choose a fixed-rate mortgage! If you choose a mortgage with a fixed-interest rate (one that stays the same for the life of the loan, say 30 years), you’ll pay the same mortgage payment each month for the entire 30 years of the loan (if your taxes go up, your escrow will go up – increasing your monthly payment).

What Are the Risks? overall, homeownership is a good investment for most people, but there are risks. If you understand the benefits and risks of homeownership, you can make the best decision about when to buy a home. • Monthly housing expenses can increase. Your monthly mortgage payment may be larger than your rent. • You become your own landlord.

• You have a credit history. • Your total debt is manageable and you can afford to take on the costs associated with homeownership.

• You’ll build a good nest egg! Owning a home and building equity is the single greatest source of financial security and independence for the majority of people who’ve taken this step.

• You may need to sell your house due to life circumstances.

• You have money saved for a down payment and closing costs. Think about your future plans that might affect your ability to manage the costs of homeownership.

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• Consider whether you need to make lifestyle changes that might include not taking expensive vacations or purchasing luxury cars, and dining out less. • Consider the costs of a growing family when looking at your homeownership budget. • Consider whether your future plans might include a wedding or college education for yourself or your children. And remember, the mortgage is not the only expense you need to consider. Homeownership comes with other potential budget items such as repairs, maintenance, taxes, landscaping, etc. Why Own? There are many great reasons to consider owning a home: • You’ll have a place that is yours! You’ll own it, have a place to raise your children and become a part of your community. You can pass your home down to your children, and their children, creating security for generations to come.

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CROASDAILE CROSSINGS Croasdaile Crossings Apartments are in the perfect location for Duke graduate students and associates! Just a 5 minute drive to campus and the Medical Center, Croasdaile Crossings apartment community is located at the intersection of Carver and Front Streets surrounded by Durham’s most prestigious residential setting.

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Where to look for rentals Duke Community Housing Database

Go to communityhousing.duke.edu, click on the Find Housing link to retrieve rentals from the database. You can find apartments, condominiums, duplexes, houses, townhouses, and rooms.

DukeList

This university website has links to opportunities at Duke including rental information from the Trading Post. Rental sections include Rental Housing, Roommates and Looking to Rent ads. To access, visit DukeList and look for the Trading Post heading.

The Chronicle at Duke University

The Chronicle - Duke’s award winning daily student newspaper - provides local Classifieds, a bi-annual Housing Guide, frequent housing advertisements and articles, and a web site dedicated to available housing options - www. chroniclehousing.com. The print version of the most recent Housing Guide is always available online at www.dukechronicle.com.

www.chroniclehousing.com

The Duke Chronicle offers this online housing guide as a service to the Duke community. This is a way to connect those who are looking for housing with options both for rent and for sale in the area.

The News & Observer

This Raleigh-based newspaper has a Classifieds section where you can search for rental housing in the Triangle area including Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and other area counties.

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Private Schools in Durham Agape Corner School (K-12) 1402 Holloway Street Durham, NC 27703 (919) 682-0546 Enrollment/Staff: 24/6

Bryson Christian Montessori School (K-1) 6701 Garrett Road Durham, NC 27707 (919) 490-0287 Enrollment/Staff: 87/3

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809 Proctor St. Durham, NC 27707 Phone: (919) 688-3040 Enrollment/Staff: 119/14

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Durham Academy (PreK-12) 3116 Academy Road Durham, NC 27707 Phone: (919) 493-5787 / 489-9118 Enrollment/Staff: 1135/117

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...Private Schools, from page 30 Hill Learning Center

Immaculata School (PreK-8)

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721 Burch Ave. durham, NC 27701 Phone: (919) 682-5847 Enrollment/Staff: 363/18

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Lerner Jewish Community day School (PreK-5)

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1935 W. Cornwallis Road durham, NC 27705 (919) 286-5517 enrollment/Staff: 124/12

Beautiful custom built 1.5 story in Rocky Ridge Built to old style detail with a “farmhouse feel”

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Tabernacle of Life Christian School (2-12)

3864 Guess Road durham, NC 27705 Phone: (919) 471-5522 Enrollment/Staff: 261/22

2400 Sovereign Way durham, NC 27705 (919) 286-5860 enrollment/Staff:10/3

Montessori Children’s House (PreK-6)

Triangle day School (K-8) 4911 Neal Road durham, NC 27705 (919) 383-8800 enrollment/Staff: 193/18

2400 university drive durham, NC 27707 Phone: (919) 489-9045 enrollment/Staff: 118/12

Montessori Community School (PreK-6)

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Trinity School of durham/ Chapel Hill (TK-12) 4011 Pickett Road durham, NC 27705 Phone: (919) 402-8262 enrollment/Staff: 414/80

4512 Pope Road durham, NC 27707 Phone: (919) 493-8541. enrollment/Staff: 208/27

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Renters insurance can save you

Here are 5 tips to help you find the best coverage NEW YORK — Renters insurance may seem expensive if you’re among the more than two-thirds of tenants who lack it. But it’s the best way to avoid losing thousands of dollars if you’re robbed or your apartment is damaged by water or fire. New York apartment dweller Rose Lichter-Marck, 28, had to pay cash to replace all her furniture, housewares and books after a fire in her old building. Cleaning the smell of smoke out of her clothes cost another $2,000, because she didn’t have insurance, she said. Then she had to stay with friends until she found a new apartment. With insurance, the whole experience would have been less painful — and less expensive. A basic policy can be as little as 50 cents a day. But many renters, mostly young adults, think — incorrectly — that their stuff isn’t worth enough to insure, according to Apartments.com, which found in 2010 that 70 percent of tenants don’t buy renters insurance.Here are five steps to take if you’re considering renters insurance:

• Inventory your possessions: Photograph everything you own to get a sense of how much it would cost to replace all your things. While you’re at it, write down the serial numbers of all your electronic devices and appliances.

• Seek out discounts: Take note of any special safety precautions in your building that will earn you a break on your monthly premium. If you buy coverage from the same company that insures your car or provides you other types of coverage, that can earn you a multi-policy discount. • Think about partying: If you like to entertain, renters insurance can be especially helpful. Most policies will offer your guests medical coverage, so if someone visiting your place slips and smacks his head on your kitchen counter, his trip to the emergency room will be covered.

• Choose replacement vs. actual value: Most insurers will cover either your belongings’ actual cash value or what it would cost to replace them. A cash value policy will be cheaper, but the payout for things you have to replace will be reduced by how much they’ve depreciated since you bought them. Replacement-cost coverage will cover the cost of replacing your belongings new, now.

• Understand your policy’s limits: Basic renters insurance policies cap reimbursements. So be sure to buy the extra coverage you need for pricey items like jewelry, electronics and musical instruments. Some people even carry riders against identity theft. But extra coverage adds up quickly so be clear about your priorities.

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