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2010 Wake County Parade of Homes

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The 2010 Wake County Parade of Homes opens for three weekends starting Saturday, October 2 at noon and ending October 17 at 5 p.m. For those in home buying mode, the 45th Annual tour offers a great time to visit homes on the market. for those not in the market for a new home it is a great time to window shop. For complete details and information visit Raleigh Real Estate 411.

This event is FREE and open to the public. The Parade of Homes is North Carolina’s largest open house. Come look at decorated homes, see floor plans, get ideas and leave inspired!

Map your parade route!

Visit the HBA to Pick Up a Book: Map out your route by picking up your Parade book early at the HBA office (5580 Centerview Drive, Suite 115 – Raleigh, NC 27606). Books will be available beginning Wed., Sep. 29. (limit one per person).  For directions, Click here.

Go Online: Log onto the HBA website (the week of Sep. 27 start your tour and route planning online!  Click here to start your planning!

Pick Up a Book During the Parade: Builders will have copies of the books in their Parade homes.

iPhone App: Access the Parade by using a new iPhone application!

Why You Should Cover Your Carolina Home With an Umbrella

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Happy family with umbrellaWhy should your home need an umbrella? Well, when litigation rains (and it seems to reign king in society these days), you’re going to want to make sure your home and all your assets are covered. An umbrella policy may be the extra coverage you need.

Especially for homes and families that have pools, dogs, teenagers, motorcycles, boats or RVs, lawsuits are the rain cloud that’s always hovering nearby. One accident, and you could end up paying with your current assets and your future earnings.

Homeowners insurance and auto insurance will cover some liability, but they have there limits. According to the

Equifax Personal Finance Blog, that’s where an umbrella policy steps in. It protects assets and income when the limits on your basic policies have been reached, plus it will step into some situations your other policies won’t touch.

The Equifax article, written by insurance expert Linda Rey, is titled “

Umbrella Insurance: The FAQs.”  It says that some things an umbrella policy might cover where you would otherwise be left on your own are overseas claims, non-business-related personal injury cases, and liabilities that occur off your property.

Umbrella policies are sold in increments of $1 million, and you may think you don’t need one because you simply don’t own that much stuff. However, when you add the value of your Carolina home with your investments, assets, future earnings potential and even your future pension income, you may be surprised at how much you have to lose.

The good news is that you may be able to get a discount on your policy. Try purchasing auto, home and umbrella insurance from one provider, and you should receive a cut in your premiums. And that doesn’t count what you will save on peace of mind.

For more details on umbrella policies and to make comments or ask questions of the experts, visit the

Equifax Personal Finance Blog.

Stanton Homes are ENERGY STAR Certified

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Stanton Home Logo1With an economy like the present one everyone is looking for ways to save money, from groceries to gas to home utilities. Raleigh home builder, Stanton Homes has been building new homes in North Carolina for decades and recently announced a 100% commitment to building energy efficient homes that save money and improve the quality of living. This has earned them the ENERGY STAR qualification.

The ENERGY STAR qualification means that homes are 15% more energy efficient than those built to the International Residential Code. Strict guidelines are followed during the building process and then homes are inspected by a third party to see that they meet all the standards. These changes lead to monthly savings on utility bills and a more comfortable living atmosphere.

Custom homes built for Stanton Homes homebuyers are not required to take advantage of ENERGY STAR, but all homebuyers are educated on the advantages this certification has to offer. However, all speculative homes are built and certified as ENERGY STAR. Another option that Stanton Homes advises their homebuyers to look into is the EnergyWise home. This makes use of a state-of-the-art HVAC system that  reduces heating and cooling costs 50-70% monthly. Imagine the savings with that.

When it comes to saving money, even small amounts add up. On average, a home is lived in 7 to 8 years and this can add up to thousands of dollars over time. There are more than just financial benefits though. ENERGY STAR homes reduce dependence on natural resources as well as increases the air quality in a home. During or after the building process framing and insulation inspections take place to see that your home runs as efficiently as possible. Homes can save as much as 15% of their energy. ENERGY STAR is part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy and has already resulted in saving Americans $19 billion dollars in 2008. These homes also keep out cold, heat, pollution and noise more than the average home. Choosing to have your home ENERGY STAR qualified will be valuable now and in the future.

The Cottages at North Ramsey Offer Great Amenities

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Cottages imageWhat makes a townhome community great and sets it apart from the rest? The maintenance free living and wonderful amenities of course. The Cottages at North Ramsey in Fayetteville is just the place for this. Here, a relaxing lifestyle full of fun and free of maintenance upkeep can be experienced. All landscape and exterior maintenance is taken care of leaving you to do as you please. This includes lawn mowing and fertilizing, so you can still enjoy a beautiful yard and the outdoors. You don’t even have to deal with painting that worn spot on your house as issues such as these are taken care of too.

Relaxation and fun is something this community takes pride in as well. The Cottages at North Ramsey has much to offer each family member who lives here. The fitness room has everything needed from ellipticals to weight machines for those who like to stay active and keep in shape. A flat screen tv is provided to keep you entertained as you exercise! The 2900 square foot clubhouse will give you reasons to stay at home all weekend. Continue reading →

Distinguished Honors Bestowed Upon President of the Raleigh Market of Standard Pacific Homes

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Elliot Mann, Standard Pacific Homes of the Carolina’s Division President, was named The 2008 Distinguished Builder of the Year by the Homebuilders Association of Charlotte on Januuary 29, 2009. This mark of distinction is awarded based on volunteer work devoted to the association. Mann is a long time member of the Home Builders Association of Charlotte.

He has served on the Board of Directors for many of those years, including as the President of the Association in 2007. He also chairs the HomeAid Charlotte Board of Directors. HomeAid Charlotte is a charity started in 2007, which provides shelter for temporarily homeless people in Charlotte.

Recently, Mann was named President of the newly formed Carolinas Division of Standard Pacific taking on leadership of both the Charlotte and Raleigh markets. He has been with Standard Pacific Homes as the Division President of Charlotte for nearly six years, and has been in homebuilding for twenty-one.

To learn more about Standard Pacific and their communities around the Triangle please visit www.standardpacifichomes.com or call toll free 888-222-2412.