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 [...]

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Earlier this month, there was more news that, for the fourth straight month, existing home sales were up nationally from the previous year’s levels. What is the reason? A lot of this uptick is due to the tax credit of the Spring of 2010 where sales were borrowed from the second half of 2010. This [...]

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… With boughs of holly – and other assorted lights, trees and blow-up reindeers that take their rightful places in our homes and on our front lawns during this special time of year. As I drive through the neighborhoods in awe of the Christmas lights and decorations, I am always impressed by that one house [...]

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Happy Holidays!  It’s time to get those letters sent to the North Pole! I hope you get everything you want this holiday season as you write your annual letter to Santa Claus.
Here is a sneak peek at my letter to Santa:
Dear Santa,
This is Tony Jarrett from the Allen Tate Company.  Remember me?  I’m the one [...]

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Like many of you, I relocated to the Carolinas. I moved here 20 years ago and now, this is the place I call home. For many years, it was my “new” home, but as time passed the word “new” faded into the background. This year, I will travel up to Pennsylvania, the place where I [...]

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The Christmas season officially starts for me when “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” airs on TV! Why? It might be that he is green (one of my favorite colors), because his heart grows and he discovers the true meaning of Christmas, or just maybe because I simply like the story. Could be all three for [...]

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Listing inventories are down year over year in the Carolinas. I credit this to two situations. The first is when the seller has made the conscious decision to pull their property off the market and wait. The second is that current Fair Market Value does not allow them enough equity to make their next move.
I [...]

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Reminiscing again. Maybe it’s the cooler weather…chili on the stove…fire in the fireplace. Whatever it is, this former DJ has tunes in his head that are revolving around hearth and home.
I remember working at a “free-form” radio station many years ago. “Free-form,” I think, meant the jocks worked for “free” snacks and concert tickets but [...]

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What do the Winston-Salem Board of Realtors, local designers and old furniture have in common? Come on, take a guess. No? Can’t think of it? Well then let me help you.
What all of the above have in common is the Habitat ReStore project, an annual event to raise money and put local designers to work. [...]

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I love helping friends pick out paint colors. I have a few tried-and-true colors I always recommend. While I still love going to the store to pick out paint samples and consult a professional, there are times when I am out and about and see a color I love. I have to know what it [...]

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