Each year, NEWSWEEK picks the best high schools in the country based on how hard school staffs work to challenge students with advanced-placement college-level courses and tests. Just over 1.600 schools—only 6 percent of all the public schools in the U.S.—made the list, including several in the Raleigh/Triangle area. Raleigh
A recent new study on foreclosures conducted by Trulia and RealtyTrac found that 56 percent of U.S. renters and 47 percent of current homeowners are at least “somewhat likely” to purchase a foreclosed home.
Along with having some reluctance about hidden costs, a risky buying process, and still-declining home values, many potential buyers expect to save money if they buy a foreclosure. In fact, the companies’ survey found that on average, respondents expect to pay 38 percent less for a foreclosed home than a similar home that was not in foreclosure.
RealtyTrac says these expectations are pretty much the same as the average discount of 36 percent it’s currently seeing on sales of bank-owned REO homes.
According to Trulia’s latest data, it is more affordable to buy a home than to rent in 78 percent of major U.S. cities. With concerns of rising inflation and the potential for rising interest rates, they say now is a good time for people to buy as they may not be in this environment for much longer.
Lochmere's prime location in east Cary makes the planned community one of Cary's most popular neighborhoods. With lots of open space, greenways, walking trails, lakes and more, this is a great place to call home for young and old alike.
Originally platted during the 1980's, the Lochmere community has the advantage of mature trees throughout, and residents work hard to preserve and maintain the value and the natural beauty of their development.
With a wide variety of homes, from townhomes to awesome lakefront homes, Lochmere is fortunate to benefit from the foresight of the community planners, who were careful to preserve the natural, open feel by including miles of walking paths, water features and parks for all residents to enjoy.
The Mooney-Jones Team/FM Realty is proud to market homes in the Lochmere neighborhood.
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Josh Turner Shows Up At Scotty McCreery's "Idol" Homecoming
American Idol's Top #3 Finalist Scotty McCreery, Garner NC's hometown hero, came home this Saturday for the first time in four months. Scotty McCreery Day was filled with appearances at his high school, the local radio station, and a parade in his honor. But the biggest surprise was during a concert for his fans Saturday afternoon at Lake Benson Park. While performing "Your Man", the American Idol finalist's signature song made famous by Josh Turner, Scotty and his fans were surprised when Josh Turner himself walked out on stage!
Scotty McCreery, Garner's American Idol Anticipates A Homecoming Party!
If you're a Scotty McCreery fan that likes to plan ahead -- and you're not the superstitious type -- you can go ahead and block off this coming Saturday afternoon, May 14th. You'll want to be in Garner for the big Scotty McCreery Homecoming Party. Granted, the party isn't official yet. Scotty, the "American Idol" contestant from Garner, doesn't get a hometown party this weekend unless he makes it to the Final Three. And we won't know that until Thursday at about 8:55 p.m. Still, town officials must go ahead and get ready for what will be a huge bash if Scotty makes the cut. They are anticipating a possible crowd of 30,000. Here are the details we can reveal this far:
A homecoming parade and concert would be Saturday afternoon at the town’s Lake Benson Park, 921 Buffaloe Road.
Attendees should plan to be at the park no later than noon. Pets, tents and coolers will not be allowed in the park.
More details would be divulged at 9 p.m. Thursday on the Town of Garner website, www.garnernc.gov, as well as on Facebook and Twitter.
Scotty and the other three finalists -- James Durbin, Haley Reinhart and Lauren Alaina -- will perform starting at 8 p.m. Wednesday on Fox. This week's theme is the songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, whose hits include "Hound Dog," "Stand By Me," "Young Blood" and "There Goes My Baby." Though the songs will be old-fashioned, this week's mentor is decidedly modern, Lady Gaga. Should be an interesting mix. The contestant with the fewest viewer votes will be eliminated Thursday night, and the other three will get hometown visits over the weekend.Garner's Thursday night viewing party is back this week at Scotty's high school, Garner High, 2101 Spring Drive. The party runs from 7 to 9 p.m. The results show airs from 8 to 9. Congratulations to Scotty and his mother Judy McCreery, a member of the FM Realty family. We are very proud of you!
Check out our current featured homes available for immediate showings in the Raleigh area. Contact Gail Mooney or Judy Jones at 919.443.5152 for more information. You can also search for more homes in the Raleigh area here.
Lowe's Home Improvement will donate an additional $500,000 to the American Red Cross to aid victims of storms that recently swept across the Southeast. The funds are in addition to the $250,000 Lowe’s gave the organization last month in honor of its employees at its damaged store in Sanford, which the company will tear down and rebuild, and to aid in disaster relief nationwide. Lowe’s stores nationwide are accepting customer donations to the American Red Cross through May 22. Lowe's donates to disaster relief company-wide and since partnering with the American Red Cross has contributed more than $21 million. Cheers to Lowe's, support them with your patronage. Read complete article here
Raleigh Area High Schools Shine!
