Comments for Durham Luxury Real Estate

Comment on Top Ten Durham Websites by Jay

Jay — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:53:31 +0000

Thanks for your comment. In the left sidebar there is a link to a buyers guide for luxury homes in Durham that describes Durham’s neighborhoods. I’ll respond to you directly tomorrow. I’d do it right now but I have to go to an inspection for one of my clients that has a home in Duke Forest under contract…I wouldn’t be surprised if it was the one you mentioned. The Buyers Guide was written a couple of years ago but coincidentally I read it last night and it is still pretty current except that the Performing Arts Center in Downtown Durham is has had a fabulously successful first year. I also have to do a write up this morning of a presentation that was made by the owner of Locopops in Durham. It was part of my Rotary club’s series on “Why Durham?” or why certain people chose to locate in Durham. As it happens, Locopops (sorta Mexican popcycles ) is located in the 9th Street area which I believe has the same vibrancy many see in Carrboro. It’s where our Whole Foods Market is and adjacent to Duke’s East Campus. My write up will do double duty and be posted here too and at SpringtreeTerritory.com.
Thanks also for confirming my forest and the trees distinction. In another blog (www.4psre.com) I suggest real estate agents do a search in a market they are not familiar with and see if they don’t experience the same thing you are. Especially on Realtor.com there is no reason they can’t provide some “context” for their listings with additional copy.

Comment on Top Ten Durham Websites by Scott Goldsmith

Scott Goldsmith — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 02:44:56 +0000

I appreciate your forest/trees comment. I am currently lost among the trees.

My wife and I live in Northern Va. and recently retired and are looking to relocate to the Durham/Chapel Hill/Carrboro area. We initially were looking in Chapel Hill/Carrboro as we enjoyed the ambiance of that area. But prices in the older neighborhoods we like have caused us to switch to looking in Durham. My problem is that I don’t have a feel for Durham. I don’t see the vibrancy here that I see in Carrboro (my wife points out it is only a 15 minute drive). I also don’t know the neighborhoods.

We are looking at homes in your “new” luxury range (under $600,000). We don’t care for cookie cutter neighborhoods. We have found a couple of homes we really like in Croasdaile on the country club (we also found one in Duke Forest, but it is already under contract). Croasdaile is a nice neighborhood, but is this a location where a couple of retired, educated, liberal Jews, not into golf or tennis would fit in? If not, would you recommend other areas? Thanks.

Comment on 2009 Durham Luxury Market by Jay

Jay — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:39:31 +0000

Thanks Andy.

For those that don’t subscribe to SpringtreeTerritory.com, the bell ringing Andy mentions was for the Salvation Army and is a post over there. Please feel free to check it out.
Jay

Comment on 2009 Durham Luxury Market by Andy Baarada

Andy Baarada — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 03:32:15 +0000

Jay, Thanks. I enjoyed your efforts, especially the good news part. Best in 2010, Andy BTW, your post on ringing the bell echoed my experience almost exactly.

Comment on Third Quarter 2009 Market Report by james

james — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:35:26 +0000

Extensive report. I’ve been looking up more news on the health of the luxury real estate market.

Comment on Copywriting for Luxury Homes by jackson hole realtor

jackson hole realtor — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:35:56 +0000

Very good site! Thanks!

Comment on Oak Drive Mansion by Jay

Jay — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:00:14 +0000

Hey Kayla,
Welcome to Durham. I’m glad you love your home and I’m sure you’ll love the community. Spread the word. I don’t usually use this blog to promote other agents (they’re competition afterall) but since you had a great experience, I’ll leave the plug in your comments. I think I’m a pretty good agent too, and so is Kim, the owner of this home. So, there are three choices in one post. As the kids say, how cool is that.
Jay

Comment on Oak Drive Mansion by Kayla T Winthrop

Kayla T Winthrop — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:53:38 +0000

Luckily, the Durham market has not been hit like some other markets have. I just read a report that it is the #20 best housing market in the US! I’m excited to say I just bought a house in Durham and it is absolutely my dream home! I love it and I wouldn’t have found it without the help of my realtor. I have had problems with realtors in the past; who you use really can make all the difference. I’ll leave her email in case anyone is interested: waltersk@hpw.com
Has anyone else had any good luck in real estate lately? I know I bought my house with a little bit of instant equity, but I hope to never sell it, so I don’t think I’ll be taking advantage of that except for in my own enjoyment.
~Kayla Winthrop

Comment on Let’s Twitter Around Durham Luxury Real Estate by Jay

Jay — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:50:57 +0000

Thanks. Great advice

Comment on Style in a Down Market by seo optimization

seo optimization — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:25:47 +0000

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