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“Wake Forest’s quaint downtown with its shops, restaurants, coffee shops and brewery charms even the most die-hard city dweller.”
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Winning Wake Forest
With its downtown charm, strong community feel and real estate variety, Wake Forest is winning the hearts of Triangle home buyers - story on page 4
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|real estate news
what’s new? compiled by Whitney Berongi
14TH ANNUAL TRIANGLE GREEN HOME TOUR NEARING KICK OFF The High Performance Building Council (HPBC) of the Triangle presents the 2019 Green Home Tour April 27-28 and May 4-5, noon to 5 pm, at new green certified homes throughout the area. In its 14th year of inviting the public to view green building practices and materials, this free self-guided HPBC event showcases a variety of excellent examples of green home construction at various levels of national certification. Each home in the tour is inspected and third-party verified. The High Performance Building Council of the Triangle is a joint council of the Home Builders Associations (HBAs) of Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties and of Raleigh-Wake County. With today’s home buyers looking for healthy, efficient, cost-effective homes, high performance builders are poised to fulfill these consumer needs. The Tour showcases a diverse collection of certified high performance new homes in this annual open house, with a building professional onsite at each home to answer questions and present the home’s high performance features. The tour homes may be in various stages of construction or owner-occupied. This is a unique opportunity to see first-hand some of the innovative high performance building practices at work in our area. Green Home Tour guidebooks will be available at all area Harris Teeter stores in the free publication racks. For more information about the tour, call 919493-8899 or visit SpringGreenHomeTour.com. CAPITOL CITY HOMES CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY Capitol City Homes is celebrating 10 years of building homes in the Triangle and surrounding areas. With more than 70 years of combined new home construction experience, owners Jason Morrow, Trey McDonald and Glenn Hartman started the company with a limited staff and only five home closings. Capitol City Homes has since expanded to 21 employees and has built more than 700 homes in over 30 communities. Despite its growth, Capitol City Homes still faces challenges, such as the acquisition of affordable land. The team focuses on purchasing property in rural areas in towns including Roxboro, Wilson, Angier, Fayetteville, Mebane and Zebulon. Home prices in Capitol City Homes neighborhoods range from $150,000 to more than $1 million. This year, Capitol City Homes is predicting to close 150-175 homes in 15 open communities, and has 600 lots on the books through 2021. For its 10th anniversary, Capitol City Homes is offering special year-long incentives. Visit any Capitol City Homes community for information. Service to the community is essential to the company, and the team is gearing up to sponsor its 4th annual golf tournament this fall to support childhood disease, with all money donated going to a local family working to make ends meet with medical bills. For more information about the 4th annual charity golf tournament, visit capitolcitycares.com.
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TERRAMOR HOMES TAKES HOME MULTIPLE WINS AT 2019 MAME AWARDS Terramor Homes recently announced that their two 2019 Johnston County Parade of Homes entries, The Birch and The Azalea, were awarded gold and silver awards, respectively, for quality and design. The homebuilder’s awardwinning homes are located in the Clayton communities of The Vineyards at Tuscany and Glen Laurel. Both winning homes are open for tours April 20, 21, 27 and 28 from noon to 5 p.m. The gold-winning Birch home plan includes four bedrooms, 2/1 bathrooms, an upstairs loft and a two-car garage. It features a large kitchen island, luxury tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, built-in bookshelves in the family room, master bath with tile surround, recessed lighting throughout and a covered patio. The home is currently listed at $263,900. The silver-winning Azalea home plan offers four bedrooms, 2/1 bathrooms, screened-in porch, game room and a two-car garage. It features stainless steel appliances, kitchen tile backsplash, spacious master suite and bath, large master closet and a charming front porch. The Azalea is listed at $274,900 and has been sold. For more information, call Kristy Pollard at 919241-7444. Email real estate news to TriangleHomeDesign@newsobserver.com.
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|living in Wake Forest
by Lisa Daniels
EAT
The recently opened Bodega Tapas, Wine, and Rum offers globally-influenced, eclectic small plates, around 40 wines by the glass, a rum tasting menu and delicious rum-based cocktails in historic downtown. bodegawakeforest.com
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The Factory, a sports and entertainment mall, provides fun for the whole family under one roof. Soccer, volleyball, skateboarding, martial arts, ice skating and gymnastics are just a sample of the available activities. eatshopplay.com
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Visit the weekly Farmers Market on Saturday mornings to buy fresh produce, meats, eggs, herbs, honey, jams, flowers and baked goods while soaking up the lively community atmosphere. wakeforestmarket.org
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ocated less than 10 miles north of Raleigh, Wake Forest is one of the fastest growing areas in the Triangle. The town currently ranks as North Carolina’s 26th largest city, and its population of just over 31,000 is steadily climbing. “Affordable home prices, larger lots, and the community feel draw homebuyers to Wake Forest,” explains Ashley Quinn with Premier Agents Network of Fonville Morisey Realty. “Even if a buyer thinks they want to live in Raleigh, once they see Wake Forest’s charming downtown and new home selection, they quickly change their tune,” she adds. The town of Wake Forest got its start in 1834 as the location of Wake Forest Institute, a seminary which later became Wake Forest College, and remained the school’s home until it relocated to Winston-Salem as Wake Forest University in 1956. Remnants of the town’s origins can be found throughout Wake Forest, from the impressive collection of documents and objects kept by the Wake Forest College Birthplace Museum to the historic downtown district referred to as the “Renaissance Area.” Significant efforts have been made over the past several years to revitalize downtown, with the aim to create a charming district that reflects true Southern hospitality. The result is a friendly, vibrant and walkable area that combines the old
with the new. “Wake Forest’s quaint downtown with its shops, restaurants, coffee shops and brewery charms even the most die-hard city dweller,” says Quinn. A strong sense of community runs through the town and is a prime reason Wake Forest residents love living here. “You can see the same folks in the grocery store that you see on the ballfield, giving you the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships and sink deep roots,” observes Quinn. Once homeowners experience life in Wake Forest, they typically don’t want to live anywhere else. “There is no need to move out of Wake Forest, as every home option is available to meet one’s lifestyle,” says Kimberly Conroy with Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston. Townhomes, starter homes, family homes, estates and homes for empty-nesters and “trailing grandparents” are all available in the area. “It is very common for grandparents to move to Wake Forest to be near their grandchildren since the area is a mecca for young families,” says Conroy. Developers and builders have considered community relationships when designing in the area and crafted beautiful neighborhoods with added amenities that encourage residents to socialize and create friendships. Conroy notes, “One of Wake Forest’s most unique neighborhoods, Hasentree, is unlike any other neighborhood in the entire Triangle
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area. It offers unparalleled amenities with multiple pools, tennis courts, club house, family activity center and golf. It’s like living in a vacation land.” Recreational activities abound throughout Wake Forest as well. Nature lovers enjoy spending time in Falls Lake State Recreation Area. With its 12,000-acre lake and 26,000 acres of woodlands, it’s the perfect place to fish, boat, swim, hike, mountain bike and camp. The town is also home to three different golf courses, providing ample opportunity to practice your swing. The arts play an important role in the community, and there are several year-round and seasonal opportunities to enjoy them. Downtown’s Wake Forest Renaissance Centre holds a variety of cultural events, concerts, plays and exhibits throughout the year, and is also home to the Forest Moon Theater. Friday Night on White, a street party taking place on the second Friday of each month April through September, features live bands, food trucks and family fun. The Six Sundays in Spring concert series at E. Carroll Joyner Park happening April through June is a perfect place to enjoy good music and a sunset picnic. With so much to offer, Quinn says, “Historically Wake Forest was a sleepy seminary town, but in the past 10 years it has become a bustling, active community with people moving in by the droves.”
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6421 Pulley Town Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587 Price: $2,200,000 MLS: 2222704 Listing Agent: Gardner Reynolds, Fonville Morisey Realty, 919-749-3177, greynolds@fmrealty.com
1021 Linenhall Way, Wake Forest, NC 27587 Price: $875,000 MLS: 2209788 Listing Agent: Kelly Huffstetler, Realty World Signature Properties, 919522-6349, kelly@realtyworldraleigh.com
Unbelievable equestrian estate on about 67 acres of beautiful rolling pastures with scenic views. Tucked away behind a private gated entry with lots of road frontage, this property is perfect for both families and a boarding operation. The four-bed, 3/1-bath home overlooks a scenic pond. Enjoy two barns with 18-plus stalls, a barn office, one-bed apartment over barn, a 20,000-square-foot covered arena, standalone two-bay garage/ storage building and more.
Enjoy the sophistication and sheer radiance of this distinguished custom home, located on the 15th hole of the prestigious Hasentree golf course. No detail has been overlooked, from the finest craftsmanship to the beautiful landscaping. Generous indoor and outdoor living spaces. The outdoor kitchen, bar and covered patio will be your favorite place to entertain and unwind. Play golf, tennis or swim—Hasentree amenities cannot be beat.
6301 Mountain Grove Lane, Wake Forest, NC 27587 Price: $925,000 MLS: 2216633 Listing Agent: Toni Martin, Coldwell Banker Advantage, 919-630-7720, tmartin@cbadvantage.com
1200 Ladowick Lane, Wake Forest, NC 27587 Price: $775,000 MLS: 2238511 Listing Agent: Kimberly Conroy, Coldwell Banker HPW, 919-539-2860, conroyk@hpw.com
Best price per square foot on this stunning Wakefield Estates home. Allbrick home on almost 2 acres in a private, park-like setting. Downstairs features heavy trim, hardwoods and a first-floor master. Gourmet kitchen overlooks family room and opens to screened porch, patio and private wooded oasis. Lower level boasts theater, game room, kitchen, exercise/ steam room and more. New roof 2017. No city taxes and quick commute to Raleigh.
Custom-built, all-brick home on one of the best streets in Hasentree, located between two cul-de-sacs. Features include first-floor master with new hardwood floors and two walk-in closets, stunning kitchen with Wolf gas range, SubZero fridge, open layout between kitchen and main living areas and two fireplaces. Large secondary bedrooms, each with direct access to a full bath. Large bonus room opens on to expansive covered porch. Abundant attic storage, screened porch and three-car garage.
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|living in Wake Forest 1316 Heritage Heights Lane, Wake Forest, NC 27587 Price: $659,000 MLS: 2235932 Listing Agent: Van Fletcher, Allen Tate Company, 919-719-2922, Van@vanfletcher.com This lovely golf course home is full of beautiful finishes and extra amenities: three-car garage, second-floor bar area, media room, screened porch and more. A roomy home that is eminently approachable, livable and adaptable for families of all shapes and sizes. As close to perfect as you’ll find in Heritage.
8913 Tara Hill Lane, Wake Forest, NC 27587 Price: $491,000 MLS: 2246322 Listing Agent: Larry Pugh, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices York Simpson Underwood Realty, 919-671-6795, Larry. Pugh@BHHSYSU.com Beautiful home in Emerald Woods and loaded with quality workmanship. First floor has bedroom, full bath, family room with gas log fireplace, formal dining room, large kitchen with island, butler’s pantry, walk-in pantry and breakfast area. Second floor boasts large master bedroom and bath with garden tub and separate shower, three additional bedrooms, bonus room with bath, walk-up third-floor, unfinished attic. Large front porch, screened porch, fenced yard and three-car garage.
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living in Wake Forest| 7704 Kensington Manor Lane, Wake Forest, NC 27587 Price: $465,000 MLS: 2232498 Listing Agent: Ashley Quinn, Premier Agents Network of Fonville Morisey Realty, 919-622-9950, Ashley@AshQuinn.com This warm and bright home is begging for friends to come watch the game in the oversized family room, while others lounge in the sunroom or nosh in the open kitchen. The large, flat, private yard is ready for volleyball, cornhole and barbecues. This home has two bonus rooms. Three full baths. Huge downstairs master with his/her closets. Three-car garage.
9701 Precious Stone Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587 Price: $324,900 MLS: 2247389 Listing Agent: Larry Pugh, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices York Simpson Underwood Realty, 919-671-6795, Larry. Pugh@BHHSYSU.com Beautiful home with private views. This home boasts an open plan, first-floor master with garden tub and separate shower, large family room with gas log fireplace, vaulted ceilings, office, formal dining room, breakfast area, kitchen with tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, sunroom and laundry room. Second floor with three bedrooms and full bath. Front porch, rear deck and patio on a large 0.4acre city lot.
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|design instyle
Vicki Payne’s team at this year’s spring High Point Market
Going to Market
A roundup of themes from this year’s High Point Furniture Market by Vicki Payne
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s a designer, going to the Furniture Market in High Point is like a kid’s first trip to Disneyland. There is everything you have ever dreamed of—the colors are as intense as a genie’s palace, the fabrics embraceable, the artwork perfection. Twice a year, thousands of creative souls arrive in the sleepy
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little North Carolina town of High Point to have the ultimate experience in home design and style. This year did not disappoint. With more than 155 buildings to explore, it might seem overwhelming for first-time attendees—but for veterans we have
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Choose from New and Pre-Owned the show mapped out long before we arrive. Every year it changes depending on your clients and the projects you have underway. Colors. This year it was all about blue, purple and pink in every shade you can imagine. For me, the most beautiful collection was in Baker’s showroom. Known for their neutral palette, the whispers of periwinkle blue, undertones of platinum and punches of rose updated their palette. Blue in all its shades was present in almost every showroom. Deep hues of red and purple ruled Alex Hamilton’s collection for Theodore Alexander. As always, Ms. Hamilton knocked it out of the park. Neutrals still dominated most of the showrooms. Grays have strong un-
dertones of brown, a trend that we’ve been watching for the past 18 months. Furniture finishes in varying shades of gray are still popular, but the leader of the pack is faux Shagreen. Originally produced from the skins of commercially-armed Asian stingrays, today’s faux Shagreen is a resin product, making it affordable and extremely popular. Shades of ivory to peacock blue embellished desks, bedside tables and consoles. Sleek, smooth white Carrara marble ruled, from lamp bases, bowls and statues to table tops. Its use wasn’t limited to traditional application. Just as many contemporary showrooms hung their accessory hat on marble as did transitional designers. The way we sit down for dinner
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seems to be drastically changing. Formal seating has given way to relaxed sofas and side chairs casually placed around dining tables—nothing matching, yet everything blending together perfectly. Market oors were decorated with beautiful, Turkish, one-of-a-kind rugs. The full spectrum of colors was represented. The more worn and vintage the look, the more expensive and prized.
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Birds were a popular theme. Upholstery fabrics, embossed pillows and artwork featured beautiful ying creatures. Some showrooms displayed actual stuffed peacocks and pheasants. Interesting chairs. Manufacturers presented thousands of choices of wooden side chairs. They were real works of art. Will consumers embrace these styles and incorporate them into their homes? Time
will tell, I suppose. Lighting seemed to remain the same as the past couple of markets. Global shapes were executed in wood and metal. I saw a lot of exposed light bulbs and raw materials like crystals and beads. Two fun accents grabbed my attention throughout market: First, strings of large, round beads strung on rope. Second, baskets. Many of the wonderfully executed baskets from places like Africa and Indonesia are created by women-based enterprises around the world. The colors were happy and the quality outstanding. If I had to describe Market in two words, it would be texture and shades of blue.
Vicki Payne Donatelli is an interior designer, project coordinator and popular speaker for renovation and new construction projects. She is the host of the national PBS series “For Your Home.” Visit her blog at ForYourHome.com.
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|real estate trends
What’s up with down payments by Allison Parker
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hinking you still need a 20 percent down payment to purchase a new home? Think again. With so many different loan programs out there today, it’s possible to purchase a new home with as little as 3.5 percent down—or even zero down. For years, 20 percent has been a known standard in mortgage financing. Michelle Weeks, realtor with Helen Adams Ballantyne, notes, “Conventional wisdom usually says you need 20 percent as a down payment, which I strongly agree with to avoid PMI, have lower payments and have a solid investment in your home.” But now you can buy a home with as little
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as 3 percent, she says. “So it all depends on your financial situation and multiple variables.“ Many options are available to help interested home buyers make their dreams come true. Qualified applicants can receive VA and USDA loans with zero percent down. VA loans are mortgage loans guaranteed by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs and require applicants to be either American veterans, members currently serving in the U.S. military, reservists or select surviving spouses. USDA loans on the other hand, part of the USDA Rural Development Guaranteed Housing Loan Program, are mortgage loans offered to
rural property owners by the United States Department of Agriculture. Conventional 97 mortgage loans, as well as HomeReady (Fannie Mae) and Home Possible (Freddie Mac) mortgage loans, offer a manageable down payment of 3 percent. Then Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans require a 3.5 percent down payment. “I’m finding that most first-time homebuyers I work with are taking advantage of Fannie Mae’s and Freddie Mac’s 3 percent down payment program,” says Paul S. Eiden with McLean Mortgage. “They offer improved interest rate pricing as well as reduced private mortgage insurance
coverage, thus allowing for more affordable monthly payments with a very small percent down.” Understanding Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)—lender-paid mortgage insurance—is important in evaluating mortgage programs. “When the borrower is exploring Fannie Mae HomeReady or Freddie Mac Home Possible, it’s important that the loan officer shows them the difference between a no-PMI loan compared to a PMI loan,” says Eiden. A no-PMI loan is where the lender pays the PMI premium in full at closing, explains Eiden, removing it from the homeowner’s monthly payment. That will make the inter-
est rate on the mortgage slightly higher since the lender is absorbing the cost. When the borrower has to pay the PMI— which can be thousands of dollars—it is factored into their monthly payment until the loan value reaches 78 percent. “That’s when the PMI is scheduled to automatically fall off,” Eiden says. PMI can affect the mortgage rate as well. “With the lender not absorbing the cost of PMI in this scenario, the rate on the mortgage will be lower vs the no-PMI loan,” says Eiden. “Depending on the applicant’s mortgage financing goals and qualification, it often makes most financial sense for the applicant to pursue a no-PMI loan in
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exchange for a slightly higher interest rate to rid PMI for the life of the loan term.” This means a lower monthly payment—and more simple interest to write off when it comes to tax time, he says. What about when it comes to saving for that down payment? Different programs allow gift funds from various sources. Another option is to borrow from your 401K plan. Or save a portion of your yearly tax refund. Robin Mann with Keller Williams Union County says, “Real estate is the stepping stone to financial stability. Don’t let the idea of not having a ‘large’ down payment be the reason you don’t explore buying a home.”
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|straight talk
The yellow cloud
Spring is here—and so are the season’s itchy, watery eyes by Allen Norwood
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was mowing the yard at a run the other day, racing to finish before an afternoon storm swooped in. I looked up and realized I was seeing the houses down the street as if through a billowing curtain of yellow gauze. Pollen, of course. The TV weather forecasters explain every spring that the yellow fog is pine pollen, and that it’s not the stuff that ignites your allergies. But it’s a hard-tomiss indication that lots of other trees are blooming, too. So, is it really a good idea to be tackling yard chores in the annual mustardcolored dust storm? That depends on your own allergies and other health issues, according to a Charlotte allergist. It sure wouldn’t hurt to ask your own doctor, or to find out exactly what you’re allergic to. “The yellow dust we see blanketing the outdoors is mainly from pine trees,”
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says Dr. Alekh Gupta, an allergist with Atrium Health, confirming the forecasters’ message. “That pollen is generally too large to get into our body and trigger an allergic response. It’s usually the other, smaller pollens we can’t see that trigger our allergies. Just because we can’t see the pollens with our eyes, doesn’t mean they aren’t in the air.” Oh, they’re in the air. If you have pollen allergies you know they’re there: The sneezing, wheezing and itchy eyes are clues. If you are sensitive to specific pollens, Gupta says, any exposure can trigger a response, but it might not be immediate. “That response can occur as quickly as within a few minutes, but can also be delayed up to a few hours later. Mornings are typically when pollens are highest in the air, so (you) should avoid those times if possible.” Pollen allergies can be complicated
and perplexing—which you already know if you live with them. Gupta explains that reactions depend on where the pollen enters the body— eyes or nose, for instance—and how much you’re exposed to. And, of course, on your own body. You may go outside walking (or mowing) and get lots of pollen in your eyes. The exposure could not only trigger itchy, watery eyes, but could also cause the rest of the body to react. That would depend on the level of exposure, Gupta says, and whether you’re very sensitive to that particular pollen. Our reactions to over-the-counter allergy medications can be perplexing, too. They work on some symptoms, for some people. I take antihistamine regularly because of past respiratory problems— and still end up with itchy eyes this time of year. That’s not unusual, it turns out.
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“People’s response to these medications can be based on how allergic they are,” Gupta says. “(They) may need other medicines to control their symptoms. For some people, they work very well. For others, they don’t.” Specific questions about your own health, including allergies, should be answered by your own doctor. Anyone who has a chronic condition such as asthma ought to ask lots of questions because allergies can lead to other problems. Finally, Gupta says, an allergy specialist can tell you if there’s something hidden in that yellow cloud that you ought to be wary of. “It’s really important to figure out what you need to avoid, what times of year may be worse for you,” he says. Allen Norwood: homeinfo@charter.net
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