Raleigh Homes Built Before 1950

Raleigh Homes Built Before 1950

Downtown Raleigh Historic Homes Are More Desirable Than Ever!

With the revitalization of downtown Raleigh and a migration of people looking for a more urban lifestyle, downtown Raleigh homes have become even more desirable than ever.

While some people prefer the new, modern condos offered in downtown Raleigh, others enjoy the historic charm of older homes.

Luckily Raleigh has done a good job in preserving home and neighborhoods surrounding the downtown area. Historic Oakwood and Mordecai are two popular neighborhoods to find well preserved older homes built before the 1950's. Other neighborhoods surrounding downtown Raleigh with historic and older homes include Hayes Barton, Boylan Heights, Five Points, and Bloomsbury among others.

Are you looking for an older or historic home in downtown Raleigh? 

Compared to many major Metro areas, these homes are affordable given the character and history of the neighborhoods combined with all the great amenities that come with living near downtown Raleigh. Downtown Raleigh is a wonderful place to live. With tree lined streets, parks, and manicured homes, historic neighborhoods offer a charm that you just can't find in suburban areas. Downtown has seen a boom in restaurants and shops, open beyond work hours. Downtown has grown into a community of its own and people truly enjoy living here. With some of the best museums and cultural arts in the region, it's easy to see why it's so attractive to live here.

Buying an older or historic home can come with some challenges. Many have been renovated over the years, but some still may have remnants of older systems like plumbing and electric that need to be addressed. Additions and changes to a home that were not permitted can arise. Easements may be an issue. Older homes tend to require more maintenance than new homes, but the good news is many older homes were built with quality craftsmanship and materials.

If you are interested in exploring owing a historic or older home in downtown Raleigh, give us a call. We can walk you through the pros and cons and recommend all the service professionals you would need along the way to ensure you are making the right move.

Downtown Raleigh Home Buyer Information

Downtown Raleigh Home Buyer Information

5 Tips for Finding Your Next Home in a Competitive Market

Are you looking for your next home in Downtown Raleigh?

The Raleigh real estate market is heating up! Homes Inside the Beltline have always been a hot commodity, but now more than ever they are in demand. With the revitalization of downtown Raleigh in recent years and many more future development plans in the works, more people want to live and work downtown. Homes in Downtown Raleigh Neighborhoods and Downtown Raleigh Condos are being snapped up.

As a Buyer, it can be very intimidating competing for properties. The last thing you want is to feel pressured by multiple offers or just "settle" on a house because you felt like that's all you could get.

Here are 5 Tips for finding the perfect home in a competitive market.

1. Work with an Agent Experienced in Downtown Raleigh Properties
Yes, this is an obvious plug for our services, but in reality, working with a local agent with local knowledge, you will gain more insight into the inner workings of the market. Local agents also have the pulse on new properties coming available and have connections for finding properties not yet listed. A local agent can also help you when determining fair market value of a property.

2. Know the Market
The best way to feel comfortable and confident in any real estate decision you make is to be informed and educated. Your Realtor can send you sales comparables of homes that have sold over the past year. Don't rely on Zillow or Trulia! Those numbers are aggregated from a variety of sources and are often skewed. It's good to add that to your resources, but be advised to not assume the numbers and listings are accurate. Even if you aren't ready to buy right now, take the opportunity to look at new listings so you can get a good feel of the value of properties. Price per square foot isn't the only indicator of value. There are many other subjective factors, like location and condition for example. Start working with an Agent now. Tell them that you aren't ready to buy yet, but you need their help in learning about the market. But when you are ready to buy, use them since they invested time in you. Buyer Services are free. The Buyer Agent is paid at the close of the sale by the listing broker.

3. Talk to a Lender
Even if you aren't thinking about buying for a year or so, you can still talk to a lender now. They can pull your credit report and assess your current financial situation and give you a game plan going forward. You might have issues on your credit or debt to income ratio that you weren't aware of. Or you might qualify for more or less than what you had in mind. Having this knowledge ahead of time can help you develop a more solid plan. Also, if you are ready to make an offer when the right place comes available - you need to be armed with a pre-approval from a lender. If you find yourself in a multiple offer situation, the best offer wins. And if you haven't even talked to a lender, you probably won't even be considered - unless you are paying cash of course.

4. Read the Local News
Follow the Triangle Business Journal, The News & Observer and our Blogs to stay current on local happenings. New employers or hiring announcements, openings and closing of businesses and commercial real estate projects play a role in the local residential housing market. Anticipating future demand based on upcoming changes could put you ahead of the curve.

5. Be Prepared and Ready
If you are ready to buy now and want to avoid multiple offer situations and losing out on your dream home, get yourself in a position to make an offer fast. Focusing on all of the tips above, plus making yourself available to see properties as soon as they come on the market will ensure you are in the best possible position to make an offer. Work with an Agent who is also committed to alerting you to new listings before or as soon as they come on the market and an Agent who will show you homes when you need to see them.

If we can help you in your home search, Contact Us today for a no-obligation consultation.

Downtown Raleigh News

Downtown Raleigh News 

What's Happening in Downtown Raleigh

Downtown Raleigh is definitely on the upswing. It's not hard to see that the prospect for an improving economy have been in the works for quite a while. There are several new apartment buildings under construction as well as hotels, restaurants, condos and other improvements. Projects like these take years to plan and generally don't move forward unless there is certainty about the future. These are just some of the reasons why we believe now is the time to invest in downtown Raleigh.

Major employers are also relocating corporate office to the downtown area which is bringing more jobs. The tech sector is leading the growth.  HQ Raleigh is a unique concept where tech entrepreneurs can share work space.

The increase in employers and employees has also put a larger demand on the housing market. Downtown Raleigh Neighborhoods, Inside the Beltline, have always been desirable, but with the trend in Urban Living and the development and job growth downtown, prices are on the rise. Downtown Raleigh Real Estate, both residential and commercial have become a hot ticket. Home Search.

Here are just some of the projects underway in downtown Raleigh.

Aloft Hotel Project - Planned opening 2015, this upscale 135 room hotel will be built near the NC State bell tower area on Hillsborough St. 

LexisNexis - The company announced they are moving their Business of Law Software Solutions division from Cary to the Centennial Campus, near NC State.

Citrix - The warehouse District of downtown Raleigh in undergoing major transformations.  One of the largest projects is the new Citrix offices that will be completed in 2014.

Andrew Davidson & Co. - A New York-based analytics firm has opened a satellite office in Raleigh and will be moving into its more permanent space at the Wells Fargo Capitol Center building in mid-November.

Charter Square Office Building - An 11-story, 236,000-square-foot office building is slated to begin construction at the corner of Lenoir Street and Fayetteville Street, in the heart of Raleigh’s downtown business district. Expected completion 2015.  

New Pedestrian Malls - Landscape architects from Durham-based Lappas + Havener have been tasked with redesigning both the Exchange and Market plazas to boost pedestrian traffic and encourage businesses to take advantage of Raleigh’s outdoor space.

Union Station - Raleigh received a $10 million grant to complete its Union Station project, an Amtrak train station slated for downtown.  The project has been ongoing, with this $10 million serving as the final funding needed to complete it.

The Lincoln - Plans are to build a 224 unit apartment building called The Lincoln.  These rental units will further add to the growing popularity of living downtown.  The project is expected to break ground later this year.

Follow our Blog or Follow Us on Facebook to stay on top of what's happening in downtown Raleigh.  We live and work in downtown Raleigh and keep current on future plans.  Contact Us today if we can help you live and invest in Downtown Raleigh Real Estate.

VIDEO - Downtown Raleigh Living

VIDEO - Downtown Raleigh Living

Watch this Video to Experience Life in Downtown Raleigh

At Lisa Southern Real Estate, we live and work in downtown Raleigh. We love being part of this growing and vibrant community. Downtown Raleigh isn't just for work anymore. More and more people are moving downtown and enjoying an exciting restaurant scene, a wide variety of events, clean and friendly neighborhoods, museums and great local shopping.

Take a look at some of the many reasons we love living and working in Downtown Raleigh.

If you would like more information about properties for sale in downtown Raleigh, contact Lisa Southern Real Estate - THE Downtown Raleigh Experts!  The downtown Raleigh real estate market is HOT. If you have been looking and haven't found the right spot, let us know.  We often know of listings before they hit the market.

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If you are looking for Rental Properties in Raleigh - visit Southern Group Property Management.

Citrix Project - Follow the Progress Here - Downtown Raleigh Warehouse District

Citrix Project - Follow the Progress Here

Downtown Raleigh Major Construction Project Transforms Old Warehouse

We are keeping a close eye on the exciting new Citrix project in downtown Raleigh.  Anticipated for an opening late this year or early next year, this new building will change the Warehouse District scene.

Future Home of Citrix in Downtown Raleigh's Warehouse District

This will be a major transformation from a run down old warehouse to a high tech, ultra modern facility.  You would know by looking at the site now, that it will transform into the space shown above.  rather than completely destroying the building, Citrix has chosen to save the architectural details and bones of the building and incorporating the brick into the facade.  In true downtown Raleigh style, a perfect mix of the historical and new will be represented in this building.

Citrix Renovations Spring 2013

Although this part of downtown Raleigh has seen a revival in recent years, a new company with many new employees, will bring even more vibrancy to the area.  There are still some great commercial spaces available walking distance to Citrix.  There is not much for the lunch crowd in that area, or walkable housing developments, so if you are looking for a restaurant location or building site, the Warehouse district is a good choice.  Contact Jim Southern, Commercial Property Specialist at Lisa Southern Real Estate.

Stay tuned for more images coming soon as we follow the progress of this amazing project.

DOWNTOWN RALEIGH BUILDING GETS NEW OWNER

DOWNTOWN RALEIGH BUILDING GETS NEW OWNER

Transformation underway for home and business of local family.

PRESS RELEASE

RALEIGH, NC, April 10, 2013 -- The Southern family recently purchased an historical building at 15 E Martin St in the heart of downtown Raleigh and will transform the building into their personal residence and an office for their real estate and property management company.

Lisa Southern Real Estate & Property Management is a true family owned business.  Lisa runs the residential real estate division working with her two daughters Kendall and Spencer.  Kendall serves as the office manager and Spencer is a Buyer Specialist.  Jim runs the commercial and property management division of the company along with their son Reid.  Youngest son Truman attends middle school at Sacred Heart Cathedral  in downtown Raleigh.

The Southerns specialize in downtown Raleigh real estate and property management.  The family owns several properties in downtown Raleigh and they manage over 150 properties all over the Triangle.  "We are so excited to become full time residents of downtown Raleigh. We spend a lot of time here through our son's school and working with clients.  We love everything the area has to offer and see it as the place to be in the Triangle," says Lisa Southern.

Renovations are underway on the historic building on E. Martin St. adjacent to Square Rabbit Bakery and walking distance to Moore Square and Marbles Kids Museum.  The Southerns will transform the bottom floor into their real estate office. The top two floors of the building will be their permanent residence.  Jim Southern stated, "We will move into the upstairs portion of the building this Spring while we are renovating the office downstairs."  The look of the new office will be contemporary with traditional influences, representing Raleigh as a historic, yet modern City.

The Southerns are working with local Architect  David Maurer to design the space as well as enhance the facade of the building.  The interior will be sleek and modern, with glass walled offices to make an open and airy feel.  The facade will be changed to a flat front with larger windows to let in more natural light.  

"We can't wait to be involved with First Friday events and invite local artists to display their work at our offices.  We are already designing gallery style walls in the front office for that purpose", says Kendall Southern.

Follow the progressof the building renovations on our Blog!  

Lisa Southern Real Estate and Property Management specializes in the downtown Raleigh, Inside the Beltline, real estate market.  Their team has the pulse on everything downtown.  Contact Lisa Southern if you are considering living, working, investing, renting, or selling in downtown Raleigh!

Boylan Heights Homes For Sale in Downtown Raleigh

Boylan Heights Homes For Sale in Downtown Raleigh

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This Downtown Raleigh Historic Neighborhood features beautiful homes and tree lined streets.  One of 6 historic neighborhoods in Downtown Raleigh, Boylan heights was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.  Residents enjoy the convenience and vibrancy of Downtown Raleigh living and the variety of interesting architectural styles including Bungalow/Craftsman, Colonial, and Queen Anne homes.  Learn more about Historic Boylan Heights.

Displayed listings as of 2/4/2013.  Click links to visit website for current listings.

 

For more information about Homes for Sale in Boylan Heights, Contact Us today.  We are the experts in Downtown Raleigh Real Estate.  Whether you are considering buying, selling, renting or investing in Downtown Raleigh, Lisa Southern Real Estate and Property Management is here to serve you for all your real estate needs.  Call us at (919) 260-8607