Real Estate in Chapel Hill, Durham NC and the Surrounding Area

Buying and selling a home can be exciting, emotional, yet sometimes challenging or stressful. When you buy or sell with us, we will do everything in our power to be sure you have a positive experience. My attention to the myriad details and my knowledge gained from nearly 30 years experience along with the assistance of my husband Jim with his professionalism and dedication to our clients makes for a successful real estate transaction.

Experience alone, however, is not everything. Without losing the personal touch, we keep up-to-date technologically - with our website, smart phones with MLS access, texting & email, our voicemail that pages us, our SLR digital camera setup with a wide angle lens, and fully equipped computers.

But, best of all, we like what we do-working with you, our clients, finding and marketing homes, advising and supporting you. We are working for your satisfaction.

Serving Orange County, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Hillsborough. N. Chatham County: Pittsboro. Durham County, Wake County: Raleigh, Cary, Morrrisville, Apex, Holly Springs. Research Triangle Park

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Jumbo loans are coming back!

Loans for the higher end houses have been hard to get since the economic crunch began. Good news is that banks are beginning to ease up a little on the recently imposed stringent requirements and rates. And there is a prediction from our loan officer that the easing will continue.

Buy a House and Fix it UP!

Live in the Chapel Hill, Orange, Durham, Wake or Chatham County NC area? Get a regular conventional loan and renovate your “new” house! As little as 5% down plus closing costs may be all it takes if the loan is under conforming loan limits ($417,000). Closing costs and interests rates are a little higher than a loan without the renovation money included. Or get an FHA loan with only 3.5% down (closing costs and rates are also a little more than non-renovation loans). FHA loans, while requiring less down payment, have loan amount restrictions based on county location. See how this works...