New Homes in North Carolina

Raleigh Cary NC New Homes Realty has announced that the NC-based corporation has officially launched its new national real estate company with the opening of business in Raleigh, NC, according to JoAnne Stone-Mercer, Founder & CEO of the company. The company embraces the concept of virtual office design that minimizes fixed expenses associated with "brick and mortar business".

“We are leading a change in the relationship between the broker and the REALTOR,” Mercer announced in opening ceremonies. She affirmed the company’s goal of being "The New Solution to Leading Edge Real Estate Sales & Relocation." “By promoting an enhanced working environment via the Internet, we can allow the REALTOR more flexibility to conduct his or her business with more freedom to work with the consumer.”

The company researched many real estate markets across NC for its state and national launch. “We are very excited to have selected Wake County which is leading the state in relocation and at the top 10 metros in the United States,” she noted. “North Carolina has begun to be a national leader in the real estate & relocation industry.”

Raleigh Cary NC NewHomes is now actively recruiting the top producing REALTORS in Wake County. “There are more than 6500 plus REALTORS in Wake County and we know the most successful, independent and professionals among them will embrace this new solution to real estate sales and ride the wave of success available through our company,” Mercer said.

Raleigh Cary NC New Homes plans to launch operations in Mecklenburg, Union, Buncombe, Guilford, Pitt, Brunswick, Johnston, Carteret, Onslow and major markets in South Carolina within the next 90 days and expects other states to come on board as the company expands.

www.raleighcaryncnewhomes.com, newhomesinnorthcarolina.blogspot.com

Triangle Halloween Guide


The TriangleMom2Mom calendar is chock full of Halloween fun from Scare-o-Lina Skies at Morehead Planetarium to the Halloween Spooktacular with the N.C. Symphony to a host of other big and small celebrations across the Triangle.
For the full list of Halloween events that is searchable by date and location, click here.
And we want more. If you know of an event that's not on our calendar, add it yourself or let me know about it by e-mailing me or simply adding a comment to this post.
If you're looking for pumpkin patches and haunted houses that are open multiple days this month and early next month, keep reading. The attractions are listed by county.
Pumpkin Patches, Haunted Houses, Mazes and More
Wake County
The Corn Maze at Hector's Creek, 274 Old Mill Rd., Fuquay-Varina; 552-0823; Open 2 p.m to 9 p.m., Friday, and, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday through Nov. 1. Flashlights required after 7 p.m. $10 per person for ages 4 and up.
Ken's Korny Corn Maze, 3175 Benson Highway, Garner; 779-4765; Open 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, through Nov. 15. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for kids 6 to 12; $4 for kids 3 to 5. Its Harvested Farm Nightmares is open 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Oct. 17-18, Oct. 24-25 and Oct. 29-Nov. 1. Admission is $17 per person. Scary.
Haunted School at Hunt Community Center, 301 Stinson Ave., Holly Springs; 557-9600; 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Oct. 17-18 and Oct. 24-25; $3 for kids under 12, $5 for 12 and up. Young children should go between 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a hayride and a not-so-scary haunted school. Come in your costume.
Porter Farms & Nursery Farm Market, 3504 N.C. Highway 42, Willow Spring; 567-0504; Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and noon to 8 p.m., Sunday, through Oct. 31. A traditional farm stand selling pumpkins and mums and featuring a full-service homemade ice cream shop.
Raleigh Farmers Market, 1201 Agriculture St. off Lake Wheeler Rd., Raleigh; 733-7417; Open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily. No fancy hayrides here, but there are lots of pumpkins to buy and take photos with.
Terror at Possum Creek: The Penitentiary by the Raleigh Jaycees, Pleasant Valley Promenade, 6234 Glenwood Ave., No. 112, Raleigh; Runs Oct. 17-18, Oct. 22-25, Oct. 28-Nov. 1. Hours vary. Check the Web site for the schedule. Admission is $10. Cash only at the door. Tickets also can be purchased on the Web site. Scary. Recommended for kids 12 and up.
Durham County
Durham Jaycee's 36th Annual Haunted House, Durham Bulls Athletic Park, 409 Blackwell St., Durham, 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Oct. 23-25 and Oct. 29 through Nov. 1. Not recommended for kids under 6 (the Jaycees can tone it down for younger kids if you ask). Admission is $7 with opportunities to get $2 off. Check out the Web site for details.
Ganyard Hill Farm, 319 Sherron Rd., Durham; 596-8728; Open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 31. General admission is $12.50 per person ages 2 to 102.
Johnston County
Clayton Fear Farm and Corn Maze, 1620 Loop Rd., Clayton; 553-0016; Hours vary, but attractions are generally open Friday through Sunday and some Wednesdays and Thursdays. Here's the complete schedule through Nov. 1. Tickets range between $10 for the corn maze and $30 for all attractions. The Clayton Fear Farm is not recommended for kids under 12. But its corn maze is fun for everyone.
Lazy O Farm, 3583 Packing Plant Rd., Smithfield; 934-1132; Visits are by appointment only (10 person minimum). A Family Day is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Oct. 18. No appointment needed. Admission is $8 per person.
Orange County
McKee's Cornfield Maze, 5011 Kiger Rd., Rougemont; 732-8065; 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday through Nov. 2. Those hours will vary for the Haunted Trail and Cornfield Maze, which is scheduled from dusk to 9 p.m. on Oct. 24 through Oct. 26 and Oct. 31. Admission is $10.
Nearby
Darkside Manor, 11750 N.C. Highway 222 W, Middlesex; 269-8620, 818-8748 or 269-8444; Open 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Oct. 17-18, Oct. 24-25, Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 1. A low scare kids night is scheduled for Oct. 29. Children under 10 must be escorted by an adult at all times. This is pretty scary. Admission is $12 per person.
Gross Farms corn maze and pumpkin patch, 1606 Pickett Road, Sanford; 498-6727; Open 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, through Nov. 1. General admission is $3. Maze, playground and hayride cost more.
Hill Ridge Farms Fall Harvest and Pumpkin Festival, 703 Tarboro Rd., Youngsville; 556-1771; Open 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., seven days a week, through Nov. 9. A $10 general admission ticket for ages 2 and up includes a hayride, free pumpkin, farm animal corral, giant slide and more. A $20 ticket gets you more.
Vollmer Farm, 677 N.C. Highway 98E, Bunn; 496-3076; Open daily through Nov. 2, though the special Back Forty Playground, a 40-acre playground, is open on the weekends only from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, through Nov. 2. Admission is $15 per person, $12 for seniors 65 and up; $15 for children age two and up.
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Who is Joe the Plumber?

His name is Joe Wurzelbacher and he is a plumber from Ohio. Last night in the Presidential Debate, Joe the Plumber became a symbol of the economic troubles crippling the United States. Joe encountered Senator Obama while he was campaigning in Toledo, Ohio earlier this week. Joe wants to buy the company he works for, but purchasing it would make him a target of the Democrat's plan to tax the "wealthy." Joe told Senator Obama about his frustrations with Obama's plans to raise taxes on the "wealthy" and the Illinois senator replied that it was important to "spread the wealth around.

"Spread the Wealth?

Yes, Senator Barack Obama said he wants to "sprea d the wealth around." That means that he wants to take Joe's, and countless other small business owners', hard earned money. Senator Obama wants to raise their taxes so he can pay for his government mandated healthcare system and other big government programs. He wants to punish small business owners who are successful and about to climb the next step on the economic ladder by spreading their "wealth."It's No Surprise that Obama Wants to "Spread the Wealth Around"It's no surprise that Senator Obama wants to spread Joe the Plumbers "wealth." He voted for higher taxes 94 times in four years in the United States Senate. And, he requested nearly $1 billion dollars of your money for wasteful pork barrel spending. Imagine what he will do as the most powerful man in the United States. Obama's rhetoric sounds nice now, but it will feel like a painful sucker punch if he is elected and his plans to raise taxes are implemented.

Senator McCain will Fight for Every Joe the Plumber

John McCain consistently voted against tax increases and never once took a wasteful pork barrel project. As a result he was given an "A" rating by the National Taxpayers Union and has received awards from the Citizens Against Government Waste for being a good steward of taxpayer money. John McCain wants to lower your taxes and reduce government spending and has the record to back up his rhetoric.

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Old SalemFORSYTH COUNTY (www.co.forsyth.nc.us) Forsyth County began as a Moravian settlement in 1753. The town of Salem was founded in 1766 as the central town in the area. In 1851, the town of Winston was named the county seat. Winston and Salem (www.ci.winston-salem.nc.us) eventually merged into one metropolitan area that is now the largest city in Forsyth County and the 5th largest city in the state of North Carolina. A one hour drive from Winston-Salem takes you to the breathtakingly beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway. Visiting mountain communities for spectacular l
All About Winston Salem
Old SalemFORSYTH COUNTY (www.co.forsyth.nc.us) Forsyth County began as a Moravian settlement in 1753. The town of Salem was founded in 1766 as the central town in the area. In 1851, the town of Winston was named the county seat. Winston and Salem (www.ci.winston-salem.nc.us) eventually merged into one metropolitan area that is now the largest city in Forsyth County and the 5th largest city in the state of North Carolina. A one hour drive from Winston-Salem takes you to the breathtakingly beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway. Visiting mountain communities for spectacular leaf watching, skiing, and shopping for handcrafted artwork are just a few of the weekend activities you can enjoy. A four hour drive has you walking along some of the most pristine beaches of the Atlantic coastline. Winston-Salem is home to the nations first arts council, The Stevens Center for the Performing Arts, The North Carolina School of the Arts, numerous museums, festivals, historic parks, performing arts theatres, and the Winston-Salem Symphony. The Piedmont Triad was ranked one in the top 100 cities for high-tech growth according to "Standard and Poor's" report on U.S. Metro economies. Wake Forest University has been rated as one of the most "wired" campuses in the US.City of Winston-SalemWinston-Salem has the lowest cost of living within any metro area of North Carolina. With a population of about 174,000 people, Winston-Salem has big city opportunities with a small home-town feel.Click here for moreTriad area links
eaf watching, skiing, and shopping for handcrafted artwork are just a few of the weekend activities you can enjoy. A four hour drive has you walking along some of the most pristine beaches of the Atlantic coastline. Winston-Salem is home to the nations first arts council, The Stevens Center for the Performing Arts, The North Carolina School of the Arts, numerous museums, festivals, historic parks, performing arts theatres, and the Winston-Salem Symphony. The Piedmont Triad was ranked one in the top 100 cities for high-tech growth according to "Standard and Poor's" report on U.S. Metro economies. Wake Forest University has been rated as one of the most "wired" campuses in the US.City of Winston-SalemWinston-Salem has the lowest cost of living within any metro area of North Carolina. With a population of about 174,000 people, Winston-Salem has big city opportunities with a small home-town feel.Click here for moreTriad area links

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