A NEW BLOG! Check It Out!!!

What a fantastic opportunity for me!

I have decided to heed the advice of many as well as pursue a lifelong passion of mine which is to delve more into historic properties! Don't fret - Circa Properties is here for a VERY long time and will assist both buyers and sellers whether they are interested in historic property or not. However, as a side endeavor for me, I will concentrate on historic properties.

With that in mind, I have created a new blog that will allow you to journey with me to some of the most fantastic homes of the century as well as guide you through the maze that is purchasing, restoring and maintaining a historic home!

I hope you enjoy and, as always, I am open to any suggestions, comments or ideas of information that you would like to see.

Please visit What's Your Circa and let me know what you think! Don't forget that there are many other avenues that I offer by way of blogs that will help acquaint you with my area and what I do.

• The Pink Oyster - the original and NEVER to be outdone. Ever wonder where the name came from? Ask my son, Liam, he named it and chose the colors so it will NEVER change!


• Life In Wake Forest or Welcome To My Backyard.... - either one will take you to the most informative blog around for everyday life, special events and interesting information about Wake Forest, NC


• What's YOUR Circa? - The newest in a campaign to assist, educate and highlight the value of historic properties!


• Luxury Raleigh Homes - a blog that highlights some of the finest luxury homes that are offered in the Raleigh area as well as news and trends for luxury homes.


• Carolina Dreamin' - Hip City....No Hassles - a Raleigh-centric blog that I have to admit, has been a little neglected lately. What did you expect? I started my own company and had to live life for a little while so - expect that one to ramp up again shortly.

It's been a whirlwind and I am still hanging on for dear life! However, those of you that know me also know that I wouldn't have it any other way.......

~Ciao

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#1 - To provide exceptional customer service, superior real estate knowledge, and results beyond our clients expectations.
#2 - To provide an atmosphere where our team members can grow their business, establish their name, be rewarded for their hard work and BE HAPPY!
For our team members we offer highly competitive commission splits! Plans available for both provisional brokers as well as brokers. No desk fees, no franchise fees and no phone duty! We also offer broad Web 2.0 marketing tools to assist you in marketing.

If you are results-oriented, customer service focused and have the ability to multi-task under minimum supervision we want to talk to YOU! If you are seeking a change to an exciting NEW way of doing Real Estate we may just be the company for you! Opportunities are available NOW to join this new company and distinguish yourself as a Real Estate Professional.

For a confidential interview please contact:
Circa Properties
919-649-6128 - direct
info@circaproperties.net

PGA TOUR Comes TO Wakefield Plantation June 2 - 8, 2008

The Rex Hospital is proud to welcome the PGA Nationwide Tour to Wakefield Plantation! This will be the 21st year that Rex Hospital has raised funds for the Rex Hospital Foundation through the game of golf.

You are invited to become part of the action. In addition to the thrill of playing in the Pro-Am, volunteering and getting up close and personal with the Pros, hosting customers in hospitality suites and watching championship golf ensure a bright future for this Nationwide Tour stop. Not only does the Tournament boast incredible golf as the pros compete for the $500,000 dollar purse, but this premier sporting event focuses the national spotlight on the community, providing significant opportunities for nationwide recognition of corporate partners. ~ From The Rex Hospital Open website

The Rex Hospital Open will also showcase corporate hospitality at it's finest! You can entertain your clients and best prospects at a premier event. Amateur players are given the opportunity to play with a Nationwide Tour professional and receive a variety of VIP treatment, including:

• Premier Pro-Am gift package & accessories
• Clubhouse Valet Parking
• Golf Bag transfers
• Two complimentary clubhouse mealsAwards for first - third team placement
• Commemorative Pro-Am credential and guest badge
• Commemorative team photo with Tour professional
  

The purse for this event is $500,000 with the Winning Share at $90,000.

Event Schedule:

Sunday, June 1 Pro Junior Invitational 9:30 a.m. TPC Wakefield

Monday, June 2 First Tee of Triangle Cup Pro-Am 9:00 a.m. TPC WakefieldGrand Champions Pro-Am 11:00 a.m. Hasentree

Wednesday, June 4 Official Nationwide Tour Pro-Am 8:00 a.m. & 1:15 p.m. shotgun starts TPC Wakefield

Thursday, June 5 First Round, Rex Hospital Open 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. & Noon - 2:00 p.m. tee timesSplit-tee start (#1 & #10)TPC Wakefield

Friday, June 6 Second Round, Rex Hospital Open 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. & Noon - 2:00 p.m. tee timesSplit-tee start (#1 & #10)TPC Wakefield

Saturday, June 7 Third Round, Rex Hospital Open approx 9:00 a.m. TPC Wakefield

Sunday, June 8 Final Round, Rex Hospital Open approx 8:00 a.m. TPC Wakefield

Trophy Ceremony Immediately following play 18th green

*All times tentative and subject to change

For Tournament Information:
Tournament Office:

The Rex Hospital Open

C/O Octagon

SAS Campus Drive

Building T-1Cary, NC 27513

For TPC Wakefield Plantation Information:

Tournament Site:

TPC Wakefield Plantation

2201 Wakefield Plantation Drive

Raleigh, NC 27614

Clubhouse Phone: 919-488-5100

Golf Shop Phone: 919-488-5200

For more information about Wakefield Plantation please feel free to email meor call me direct! There are numerous styles of homes available and one sure to fit any ones price point! I would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour of the area....
National Spotlight on My Back Yard....

NC's Largest Military Parade - April 26th - Raleigh

The largest military parade in North Carolina's history is coming to Downtown Raleigh. On April 26 the Capital City will be the setting of Salute to Our Troops, a day-long show of appreciation to the men, women and families of the United States military.

The festivities will start with a buzz at 10 a.m. with a flyover straight up Fayetteville Street by F-15E Strike Eagle jet aircraft from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. This flyover will signal the start of the parade that will feature:

• Personnel from the Marines, Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, North Carolina National Guard and each service's reserve group;
• Military bands;
• Drill teams;
• Honor guards;
• Vehicles, including military armored personnel carriers, mobile missile launch systems, medical transport equipment and other tactical assets;
• The USO mobile unit;
• Floats featuring the members of military families; and,
• Marching bands from universities, colleges and high schools from throughout North Carolina (including Raleigh's Athens Drive and Broughton and a composite of approximately 200 student musicians from Wake County high schools).

The parade will head north from the intersection of Fayetteville and Davie streets to the Capitol, then north encircling the state government complex. The end of the parade marks the start of a day-long celebration of the "Salute." The activities include:

• 11:30 a.m. - static display area on Jones Street between Wilmington and Blount streets, of equipment used by the military, including weaponry, armored vehicles, marine rescue, climbing walls and other equipment;
• 11:30 a.m. - at least three NASCAR teams' show cars will be on display in the Halifax Mall area, along with the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and the NASCAR Nationwide Series show cars for 2008;
• 11:30 a.m. - military personnel and their families will be invited to enjoy rides, games, slides and an obstacle course;
• 11:30 a.m. - center stage will feature musical entertainment provided by the USO of North Carolina;
• 12:00 p.m. - military personnel and their families will be served lunch produced, prepared and presented by the Pork Council of North Carolina and served by volunteers;
• 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. - the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences and the N.C. Museum of History are open to the public free of charge. Marbles Kids Museum will be open free of charge to military personnel and their families; and,
• 7:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. - the Carolina RailHawks will host the opening night of their soccer season as WakeMed "Military Appreciation Night" will provide tickets to military personnel and their families.

The "Salute to Our Troops" is being organized by the North Carolina Bankers Association. "We felt that it was not only appropriate but long overdue to show our thanks to the men, women and families of the U.S. military for all they do for our country," said Thad Woodard, the association's president and CEO. "Let's show our pride in what it means to be Americans as well as North Carolinas from the nation's most military friendly state."

Please don't miss this opportunity to show your appreciation and support of all the men, women and families of the military! Be sure to check out their website for more detailed information on parking and events: Salute the Troops NC

Always something happening in My Back Yard....