What the Seller Says about 137 Beaconwood Lane in Holly Springs, NC

Renee Hillman on April 5, 2015

Things you love about Holly Springs:

Holly Springs was named the “Best Place to Raise Kids in North Carolina” by Bloomberg Businessweek in 2013. The school systems are great. There are lots of places to eat or shop new growth and shopping coming as well.

Where do you love to eat (think date nights, quick bites, upscale, the hole in the wall place): The Olive Garden is great for Italian and pasta, NY Pizza has the best NY style pizza around, Kobe Hibachi and Sushi has high quality sushi and tasty hibachi, Homegrown Pizza won’t disappoint, The Mason Jar Tavern has a great southern hospitality environment, Bass Lake Draft House has great food and is kid friendly, and of course there’s always Buffalo Wild Wings and Chick-fil-A.

Where do you do your grocery shopping & other conveniences: Target, Walmart, and Harris Teeter are the main places I shop for groceries. I love to stop at Lee Spa Nails for a mani/pedi and then hit Massage Envy to release some stress with a relaxing massage. There are tons of places for shopping in Holly Springs Towne Center: Target, Marshall’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Children’s Place, Pier 1, Hallmark, and Petco just to name a few.

What were you drawn to when you bought your home:

The open concept was a real selling point. It’s great to be able to entertain while cooking in the kitchen while still being able to visit with guests in the dining and living areas. The double sinks in both the master as well as the guest bath was also a major plus. It’s great having the laundry room so close to the bedrooms and the upstairs hall closet is great for storage as well as the attic. It’s nice to see green bushes and trees out back rather than other houses.

What do you love/enjoy about the area:

I love shopping for fresh local fruits and veggies at The Holly Springs Farmers Market. In the spring and summer, I enjoy going to Bass Lake Park and Retreat Center to enjoy the weather. There’s always something exciting going on Holly Springs Cultural Center and of course I love shopping at Holly Springs Towne Center!

Tell us something about your neighborhood:

The pool is a great retreat in the summer. The neighbors are friendly. It’s a great neighborhood to walk/run in while feeling safe.

A Tale of Two Closings

Renee Hillman on December 4, 2014

People really do BUY and SELL real estate in the winter! We do our best to ensure that all of our clients have exceptional experiences and two recent Renee Hillman clients are no exception to the rule:

Racine Drive in Durham

This couple got my name from another client through their alumni association – thank you SO much for the referrals! They were relocating from Northern Virginia to Durham and after looking at home options, we narrowed the search down to eight listings in particular. The first one we went to – this awesome ranch home pictured above – is the one they bought! We accomplished their housing needs in less than four hours. (Talk about efficient!) We ended up in a multiple offer scenario and I’m happy to say we won!

A special thanks to this great couple for the kind review they also provided: “Renee is absolutely amazing! My spouse and I are relocating to the Triangle from DC and Renee made this process so easy. She has so many great connections and tools to help first time home buyers. We always felt so comfortable and looked after – she is so great at keeping you on-target and in-the-know. You can not go wrong working with Renee!! – can you tell we think she’s the greatest!?!“

Berkeley Springs Drive in Raleigh

I cannot tell you how much it thrills me to share that this was a repeat client who made a profit on selling her townhome after only living there for a year and a half! We love helping our clients reach their real estate goals and are always excited to welcome back returning clients.

Happy December, everyone! If you’re considering buying or selling in the new year, please give me a call or email to discuss your goals and how our team can help you!

Renee Hillman – 919-877-6708 – Renee@Renee-Sells.com

Seller Says on 1003 Tamora Court, Apex, NC

Renee Hillman on December 1, 2014

We always love to hear our sellers story behind their home & what better way to share it with you!  Here is what they had to say about their home in Apex:

Things you love about Apex: It is the Peak of Good Living! Named in the top 10 places to live, it has parks, trails, shopping, restaurants – everything you could want within a short drive. And despite all it has to offer, Apex has maintained its hometown feel with an awesome downtown area filled with unique stores and restaurants you’ll love exploring.

Where do you love to eat (think date nights, quick bites, upscale, the hole in the wall place): We love the Salem Street Pub downtown for a fun, family-friendly outing – this is also where we always go whenever we have guests in town. The Peak on Salem is the perfect date night (or lunch!) spot – also fun for girls’ nights out. You can’t go wrong with a slice of Namoli’s pizza. If you’re looking for delicious Mexican food, Tacos Mexico is the place to go. It looks like a hole in the wall, but trust us, it’s amazing. And Buttercream’s Bakery has the BEST cupcakes!

Where do you do your grocery shopping & other conveniences (bulk items, pedicure, etc): We shop at theHarris Teeter in Haddon Place or the Target in Beaver Creek. For special steak nights, we’ll take the short drive to the Meat House close-by in Cary. For coffee, we get fresh beans roasted to order from Muddy Dog Roasting Company in Cary. The Beer Dispensary in downtown Apex has a wide selection of choices. Jay Andrews salon is reasonably priced and has an awesome staff of hair stylists. If you’re into antiques, Sunflowers on Highway 751 (just north of 64) has amazing finds at great prices! And if you’re looking for a unique gift, you can’t beat the selection you’ll find at all the stores in downtown Apex.

What were you drawn to when you bought your home: With all the accolades Apex is getting, there are a lot of new homes being built on small lots with little privacy. We fell in love with the backyard. We’ve had lots of fun gatherings like birthdays, dinner parties, and holiday gatherings, and the backyard has been the perfect place to host and entertain. We also loved the flow of the house – the connection between the kitchen and family room areas means you never miss a thing. To top it all off, the kitchen is wonderful, complete with granite countertops, and stainless appliances, including a gas range that cooks like a dream.

What do you love/enjoy about the area: We love the small town feel with the conveniences of suburban living. Apex takes a lot of pride in maintaining its uniqueness with annual events like the Christmas parade (complete with tree lighting, sleigh rides, and pancake breakfast with Santa meet-and-greet), Peak City Fest, Pig City Fest, and Jazz Festival to name a few. There is an amazing cultural arts center downtown that provides a variety of fun events for every age. Free concerts and movies are offered at the Apex Nature Park. You can’t beat the hometown feel of Apex! You are minutes from the American Tobacco Trail in Woodridge. And, if you need to get toRDU, RTP, Durham, or Chapel Hill – 540 is minutes away and will get you there in no time.

Tell us something about your neighborhood: Woodridge does neighborhood gatherings and activities like meet-and-greets at the pool, a Halloween “parade,” and neighborhood yard sales. Being an established neighborhood with sidewalks, it is a great neighborhood for walks or short runs. And, the neighbors on Tamora Court are awesome!:)

Improvements we made –

-Stainless steel appliances

-Fence

-New faucets

-New lighting in kitchen and bathroom

-Added grass to the back yard

-Privacy trees; other landscaping around house

-Added dual zone heating/air

-New carpet upstairs and in stairwell in 2010 (except for bonus room); new carpet in master bedroom in 2014

-New hot water heater