New Home Construction Picks Back Up In Clayton NC

If you are in the market for a new home consider calling Clayton, NC home. There are plenty of new homes popping up in the area. The established community of Glen Laurel is continuing to add new homes and many other developments are planned for the area. The development of Chandler's Ridge, a single-family home subdivision that sits across from the community of Glen Laurel, was stalled last April when the developer filed for bankruptcy. However, BMV LLC is now making moves to once again start building in the development of Chandler’s Ridge. The 76-acre piece of land that makes up Chandler’s Ridge already has the streets and curbs installed along with the water, sewer and electric. What used to be a model home is the only house in the neighborhood that is occupied.

Another development down the street with plans to build more new homes in Clayton N.C. is Summerlyn. The development has a planned pool, clubhouse and a greenway that will lead to the new off-leash dog park. The developers of the community have been granted 52 building permits. The pool is planned to be open and functioning by Memorial Day 2012.

The inventory of homes on the market in Johnston County is down by 15.6 percent this year when compared with last October. While the exact cause is unclear, one factor may be the number of homeowners choosing to rent their properties versus sell in the current economic climate.

If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Glen Laurel, contact Rodney Geohagan.  The Geo Team is here to help you with all of your real estate needs.  Rodney Geohagan is a certified distressed property expert who has the experience to help you sell your home and is qualified to help you with all options before it is too late.  There are many questions about how the short sale process works and whether a homeowner would be better off selling short or signing over their deed in lieu of foreclosure.  Rodney has the answer and would love to sit down for a confidential review of your options.

Glen Laurel Residents Of Clayton NC Give Back This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is quickly approaching and many residents of Glen Laurel in Clayton NC will be coming together to provide a wonderful and free Thanksgiving meal to 500 needy residents of Clayton. Twenty-two churches, four civic clubs, three restaurants, and two veterans groups have come together this Thanksgiving to provide a much needed meal to those in need in Johnston County. The meal is scheduled for Wednesday, November 24th.

Serve the Need in Johnston County is responsible for bringing all the groups together this year to serve the community. President of Serve the Need, Dr. Norwood Williams, said it's the first time the town has had a Thanksgiving program on such a large scale. In previous years, there were some groups, throughout the county, which gave out frozen turkeys, and some churches have had small dinners but there has never been anything as large as what is planned for this year. “This is the first concentrated, coordinated effort throughout the whole community," Williams said.

The plan is to cook 50 16-pound turkeys donated by Talecris. The group has enlisted the help of many area restaurants and churches to help refrigerate the turkeys. If you are looking to volunteer for the event call Kristin Williams at 550-0614 or email her at info@servetheneedinjc.com.

Glen Laurel residents go above and beyond to help their community. If a new home in this community is right for you, contact Rodney Geohagan. The Geo Team is here to help you with all of your real estate needs. Rodney Geohagan is a certified distressed property expert who has the experience to help you sell your home and is qualified to help you with all options before it is too late. There are many questions about how the short sale process works and whether a homeowner would be better off selling short or signing over their deed in lieu of foreclosure. Rodney has the answer and would love to sit down for a confidential review of your options

Raleigh Among The Best Places For Military Retirees To Call Home

Once again Raleigh ranks among the top ten places for military retirees to work and call home. The USAA and Military.com sought the help of Sperling's Best Places to create the list of places where military retirees can live and launch their second career. It can be difficult for military men and women to transition to life after retiring from serving our country and this list is based on areas to work where jobs best suit their skill set.

The top 10 places were chosen based on:

●     Military skill related jobs
●     Unemployment rate
●     Number of federal government jobs
●     Volume of DoD contracts
●     Number of small business
●     Number of veteran-owned businesses
●     Military installation proximity/amenities
●     Affordability
●     Military pension taxation
●     Presence of colleges/universities
●     Sales tax
●     Climate
●     Crime level

Raleigh ranked 8th in the top 10 list this year. The number one city on the list goes to Oklahoma, OK followed by Norfolk, VA in second, and Richmond, VA third.

Raleigh is a great place to call home.If you are interested in buying or selling a home in the Raleigh area, contact Rodney Geohagan. The Geo Team is here to help you with all of your real estate needs. Rodney Geohagan is a certified distressed property expert who has the experience to help you sell your home and is qualified to help you with all options before it is too late. There are many questions about how the short sale process works and whether a homeowner would be better off selling short or signing over their deed in lieu of foreclosure. Rodney has the answer and would love to sit down for a confidential review of your options.

Glen Laurel Schools Among The Top 10 Of Affordable Schools In The U.S.

Living in the community of Glen Laurel provides children the opportunity to attend some of the best schools in the state of North Carolina. Recently, Businessweek magazine ranked the town of Clayton as the top 10 of the country’s most affordable places for families to live while at the same time receiving a top education. The schools in Clayton received a rating of 9.3 out of 10, which is one of the highest rankings in the country. East Clayton Elementary, Riverwood Elementary and Riverwood Middle Schools ranked among the areas best.

Those that live in Glen Laurel, located in the city of Clayton, will tell you that it is a great place to live and raise a family and now those views are also confirmed by Businessweek. Mayor Jody McLeod said, "Our schools are awesome. Our people and our town are awesome, too."

Clayton is in close proximity to the state capital of Raleigh, which is known for its thriving Research Triangle. The report shows that homebuyers are looking for areas such as Clayton with its close proximity to jobs, plenty of public transportation, abundant shopping, entertainment, and large park areas. The article said that residents of Clayton get it all – a good quality of life, affordability and top schools.

Research done by Businessweek showed that only 26 percent of Clayton’s households have children and the median household income is $84,005. Clayton came in 10th in the country for the top 25 most affordable places with top schools.

Move to Glen Laurel and live in the most sought after area in Clayton. If you are interested in buying or selling a home in Glen Laurel, contact Rodney Geohagan. The Geo Team is here to help you with all of your real estate needs. Rodney Geohagan is a certified distressed property expert who has the experience to help you sell your home and is qualified to help you with all options before it is too late. There are many questions about how the short sale process works and whether a homeowner would be better off selling short or signing over their deed in lieu of foreclosure. Rodney has the answer and would love to sit down for a confidential review of your options.