The number of Active Listings in Wake Forest comparing the current year to 2007 has had a minimal increase of only 2%. This lends to the stabilized Absorption Rate that we are currently seeing. See next graph.
Wake Forest is STILL under that National Trend for our Absorption Rate. We have maintained an Absorption Rate of 9 for the last 5 months. It will be interesting to see where this trend goes going into the Holiday Season. While many sellers and buyers shy away from the housing market during this time it is ironically one of the best times of the year to buy or sell a home.
Wake Forest maintains a healthy slice of the "Sales Pie" for the Wake County area. North Raleigh/North Wake and the Cary/Morrisville/Apex areas are thus far the most prevalent for sales this year.
The top selling development for ALL of Wake County is once again Heritage which is located right here in Wake Forest, NC. For more information regarding Heritage, the above statistics or statistics tailored more towards another area in Wake County please feel free to email me or call - I will be happy to assist you.
*All of the above statistics were compiled using data from the September 2008 Market Update provided to members of the Triangle MLS. All graphs were created by Leesa L. Finley and are my own material
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Works of Clay is a fantastic Paint Your Own Pottery store with the largest selection of pottery in the Triangle!
What a perfect present to have your little one help create! Once your chosen piece has been painted you simply leave it at the shop for them to fire in their kiln for a satin finish. No studio fees for "artists", all prices include studio time, paints, glazing & firing.
In addition to Pottery you can find "Bead Your Own Jewelry" and "Make Your Own Mosaic"...
With the Holidays upon us there are some wonderful Workshops to take advantage of. A few of them offered are:
Kids Christmas Workshop Series
Kids will have three great gifts ready for Christmas! Friday Nights on Dec. 5th, 12th, & 19th Ages 5-10 Workshop is 6pm-8pm $75/per child Snack included 10% Sibling Discount Christmas ornaments out of clay, Cookies for Santa plate, Beaded Napkin rings, Mosaic Sun Catcher Reservations & Deposit required.
Secret Santa Workshops
Drop the kids off to make Christmas gifts! Ages 5-12 $10 per child per workshop plus cost of pottery, Snack included Special discounted gifts available for $5 & $10 on our "Secret Santa" shelf Sunday afternoons 2-4pm on Nov. 30th, Dec. 7th & 14th Reservations & Deposit Required
Be sure to check out their website for more workshops offered!
Works of Clay @The Factory
1839 S. Main St, Wake Forest NC 27587
919-569-0074
No better way to get into the Holiday Spirit than in My Back Yard....
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This is it! This is one that we wait for.....
Saturday, December 6, 2008
2:00pm - 8:00pm
Tickets are $15/day of tour
or
$12/advance (see bottom of post for locations to purchase ADVANCE tickets)
Some AMAZING properties will be "open" for this tour and there are even a few making their debut on the tour! Some of the highlights are:
ROYALL-LUDDY HOUSE
The Royall-Luddy House on North Main Street that was a "work in progress" during the 2006 tour is back in its completed state. This 1900 Queen Anne home has undergone extensive renovations, including the removal of recent additions and hardwood floors revealing the original heart pine flooring.
BREWER PUKENAS HOUSE
Another home - the 1905 Brewer-Pukenas House, located across from the Wake Forest Birthplace on North Main Street - was undergoing major renovations and a large addition during the last tour. Since then, it has been completed and sold, and the new owners are making it available for the tour.
SOUTH BRICK HOUSE
This year we almost had another "work in progress." The South Brick House, built in 1837 as one of the first three buildings constructed for the newly formed Wake Forest College, has always been a residence and was used for a time as housing for students. Arnold Palmer lived here while attending Wake Forest College. Its current major renovations have gone well and the owners have moved in!
STEALEY HALL
The Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is making Stealey Hall (originally known as Wait Hall available for the tour. This 1935 administration building sits on the site of the original college building that burned in 1933. The Colonial Revival design set the model for subsequent Wake Forest College buildings.
WAKE FOREST HISTORIC DISTRICT
In the traditional Wake Forest Historic District, which includes South Avenue, North Avenue, and North Main Street, the tour will feature a number of other properties including the Holding-Cvinar House (1899), the Powers-Ludas House (1876), and the Medlin-Smart House (1905).
Of particular interest to local folks will be the 1897 Powers-Forensic Building, located at the corner of North Avenue and North Main Street, which for approximately 30 years housed The Corner Ice Cream Shop. The new owners have been working on numerous, exciting renovations.
Also of note on the tour for the first time in many years is the inclusion of the 1892 Brewer-Stryer House, also known as the Brewer-Arthur House. This ornate Queen Anne home, situated on North Main Street, was severely damaged in 1996 during Hurricane Fran, but the owners at the time restored it to its 1892 appearance and received a local historic preservation award for their efforts.
Other key properties on the tour include:
Prepare to be dazzled by these and other homes during this year's Christmas Historic Home Tour. Also, be sure to look out for several new offerings this year, including roaming carolers, and free horse and carriage rides.
Advance Tickets can be purchased at:
This truely is an outstanding tour that highlights all of Wake Forest has to be proud of. You know that I am a HUGE advocate for Historic Wake Forest and this tour is a great way to show the world what we have to offer here.
So, please, come out and experience my Wake Forest - it is a dazzling display of beauty and a heritage rich in character......
A stunning example of historic preservation in My Back Yard....
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Answer: "If you are in Wake Forest you are in the WRONG PLACE!" I posted almost a year ago about the misconception that the Wake Forest University is located in Wake Forest NC. Now, we all know that one person can't change the thinking of the masses but I thought it was worth getting the information out again.
So, for those of you that missed it here is a brief overview and history lesson on the Wake Forest University. Really quite interesting!
Wake Forest vs. Wake Forest - Would the REAL Wake Forest please step forward?
I can not tell you how many times I have been in stores or restaurants and I hear tourists asking for directions to the Wake Forest University. When they find that although they may BE in Wake Forest the University is approximately 2 hours away......Talk about frustrated! Sometimes they even get mad like it was a whole conspiracy by the town to mislead them.......Well, here is a little history lesson regarding Wake Forest and well, Wake Forest.....
Way, way back in February of 1834 (told you it was way back) the very first class enrolled in what was then called the Wake Forest College. When the Civil War started all the students but 5 were obligated to the Confederate Army. That huge loss of student body forced the school to close in 1862. The school reopened in 1866 and thrived over the next 40 years. The campus expanded dramatically, the student enrollment increased, endowment flowed and shortly afterwards the law and medical schools were created.
Sadly, during World War I the enrollment dipped again but the impact had no where near the effect of the Civil War. Shortly after the war conflict enrollment increased once again.
In 1934 the school celebrated it centennial! Again, war disrupted campus life (World War II) and enrollment dropped. To counter balace the sudden loss of student body the school altered it's admission policy and starting enrolling women for the very first time. Life around campus was changed forever!
Shortly after the war the school was approached with an offer from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation to partially fund the school only if it moved to Winston-Salem, NC. After consideration the offer was accepted to move Wake Forest College. The current campus was then sold to the Convention to establish the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary which still exists today and thrives in Wake Forest.
Planning and construction then began on the new 23 acre campus in Winston-Salem, NC for the new home of the Wake Forest College. The groundbreaking ceremony took place in 1951.
Spring of 1956 was a very sad time for the residents on Wake Forest, NC as they watched the moving vans leaving and the migration to Wake Forest's College new home in Winston-Salem, NC had finally come. A wonderful society was formed (Wake Forest Garden Club) and they spearheaded the efforts to save the Calvin Jones house which was the original birthplace of the Wake Forest College. It still stands today having been preserved through various efforts and is a reminder of our rich, educational past.
As a resident of Wake Forest I can honestly say that the town has retained much of it's historic past! This is one of a handful of towns that have retained their heritage and promoted preservation. While we do have modern stores and restaurants in the Wake Forest area the heart of downtown Wake Forest has survived the encroachment through the tremendous efforts of the The Birthplace Society's Board, Historic Preservation Commission, and The Planning Board.
I hope that you take the time to explore Wake Forest and all that it has to offer!
Just a little history lesson from My Back Yard....
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Leesa L. Finley, Broker, Realtor®
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This past week was absolutely BEAUTIFUL in Wake Forest and there was so much to do! I hear that Art After Hours was brimming with attendees this past weekend - unfortunately, I was very sick this past week and didn't get much chance to get out!
This week is a little on the quiet side with all of the Holiday travel plans being wrapped up, grocery shopping in the forefront of minds and all the crystal and silver being shined and polished for Thansgiving. Whatever your plans for the week don't miss the last day of the Farmers Market for the season!
From the Town of Wake Forest website:
Wake Forest Toastmasters featuring Marty Clark
Tuesday, November 18; 6:30 p.m.
Coldwell Banker Advantage Office, 3415 Rogers Road
On November 18, 2008 at 6:30pm, the Wake Forest Toastmasters is fortunate to be hosting Marty Clarke. Marty is a nationally recognized speaker and author of the books "Communication Land Mines: 18 Communication Catastrophes and How to Avoid Them" and "Leadership Land Mines: 8 Management Catastrophes and How to Avoid Them." His fun and engaging talks focus on the improving your communication skills, and his speeches garnered the praise of speakers such as Jeffrey Gittomer and CEO's and regional presidents of some of the nation's most successful companies. Come to the meeting at the Coldwell Banker Advantage office on 3415 Rogers Road for an entertaining presentation that will help you gain greater success in soaring over the communication hurdles that hinder other businesses. E-mail elena@galanova.com for more information, and the Toastmasters team will see you there.
Wake Forest United Methodist Church BBQ Chicken Sale
Friday, November 21: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wake Forest United Methodist Church, 905 S. Main St.
The men of Wake Forest United Methodist Church invite you to our Annual BBQ Chicken Sale on Friday, November 21, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The plate will include 1/2 BBQ chicken, potato salad, green beans, and rolls for $8. Please plan to join us for lunch or dinner, and dine-in, take-out, or drive-thru service will be available, as well as delivery for multi-plate orders. Proceeds from the BBQ will support many in the area through our Outreach and Mission programs. Wake Forest United Methodist Church is located at 905 South Main Street, near the intersection of South Main (US 1A) and the new NC 98 bypass. For more information, please call (919) 556-2239.
Wake Forest Farmers' Market Last Day of Regular Season
Saturday, November 22; 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Winter Market Dates - December 6 and 3rd Saturday Jan thru March
Downtown Wake Forest - Municipal Parking Lot
The market offers fresh produce, pasture-raised beef, poultry and pork, free-range eggs, fresh and dried herbs, honey, jams and preserves, plus a whole lot more. For more information, visit www.wakeforestmarket.org.
A week of preparations are under way in My Back Yard....
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Leesa L. Finley, Broker, Realtor®
Circa Properties
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