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As you may have heard, the federal government has implemented a new tax on real estate transactions that will become effective January 1, 2013. There are many misconceptions about properties and taxpayers that will be subject to this new tax – read on for some good news if you are concerned!
The tax is NOT on [...]
We are turning the Charlotte Convention Center into the Wild, Wild West for our annual Spring Sales Convention for all Allen Tate Realtors. Why the Wild, Wild, West? Because the way we do business has changed. The real estate business will always be built upon a foundation of relationships, but there is no denying that [...]
We’ve sat through the Golden Globe’s and the Screen Actor’s Guild Award shows. This weekend we are gearing up for the Grammy’s. These are well-known award shows that are eagerly anticipated by many.
Every year in January and February, we at the Allen Tate Company, look forward to our own awards. Each year during this time, [...]
It is the time of year when everyone feels compelled to either summarize the year that has past, make a top 10 list or even some combination of the two. We are no different. When we decided to write this blog, we asked our Realtors what information they would include on our list. Here are [...]
On Nov. 19, Pullen Park in Raleigh reopened after a two-year, $6 million renovation. Pullen Park was opened 124 years ago, making it the oldest amusement park in North Carolina, the fifth oldest in the United States and the 16th oldest in the world.
I have so many wonderful memories, as many who grew up in [...]
I love Thanksgiving. It is all about fellowship and food. While I love to decorate for Christmas and to buy gifts for friends and family, Thanksgiving is just a special time each year.
What am I thankful for?
My family. My brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. My parents who aren’t with us in body but are [...]
I so admire anyone that has the discipline, commitment and stamina to complete a marathon. It is not something on my bucket list, but it is either growing in popularity in North Carolina or I have just been paying more attention.
Just a few weeks ago I learned that Genevieve Jooste (our social media coordinator) is [...]
October is my favorite month for a number of reasons. First of all, I love fall. Second, it is my birthday month and I LOVE my birthday. Last but certainly not least, October is also the month of the North Carolina State Fair.
Growing up, I attended the fair every year. My best friend and I [...]
Did you know that for the third consecutive year, the Carolina Railhawks are in the NASL (North American Soccer League) Playoffs? Last week the Railhawaks traveled to Blaine, Minn. to face the NSC Minnesota Stars in the first leg of the NASL Semifinal Series, where they unfortunately lost. This Saturday, the game will take place [...]
Businessweek.com recognized Raleigh as America’s Best City a couple of weeks ago. At a recent Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce meeting I attended, we all celebrated the accolade and thanked those leaders both in the public and private sector for all they had contributed to make this ranking possible.
The ranking was based on metrics like [...]
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