Home to some of the country’s finest universities, the Triangle has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence. Chatham County upholds this tradition with a number of innovative schools and educational programs for Briar Chapel residents:
· Preschool: There are a number of options for preschool education near Briar Chapel, including Central Carolina Community College Preschool, Perry W Harrison Elementary Preschool, and a variety of other private options in Chapel Hill.
· K-12: In addition to Woods Charter School (on-site), residents attend Perry W. Harrison Elementary School, Margaret B. Pollard Middle School (on-site) and Northwood High School. View comparisons of these schools. Please let me know if you would like to tour any of these schools or meet with school officials.
· Higher Education: Residents of Briar Chapel enjoy proximity to several top-rated educational institutions, including The University of North Carolina, Duke University and NC State University.
· Lifelong Learning: Since learning doesn’t stop when you earn a diploma, residents in Briar Chapel often take advantage of enrichment programs in the area. These include UNC’s Carolina College for Lifelong Learning, Duke’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and NC State’s Encore Program, as well as numerous continuing education programs across the Triangle. Popular ones include CCCC, DTCC, Abundance Foundation, and UNC Friday Center.
If you would like to learn more about any of the educational opportunities listed above, please do not hesitate to let me know. If I do not know the answer, I’ll be sure to connect you with someone who can.
by Jennifer & Peter Winkler, Realtors®, EcoBrokers® - Your Source for Information about Briar Chapel, the Triangle's largest green community being developed in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
Video Tour: "Bynum" Model
Saussy Burbank's "Bynum D" is one of their more popular plans in Briar Chapel. This particular home has 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and is approximately 2370 sqft.
To schedule a showing, please contact Jen Winkler at 919-593-3662.
To schedule a showing, please contact Jen Winkler at 919-593-3662.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Home Sales Up & Mortgage Rates Down
The big housing news here in the Triangle is that home sales were up 19% in June, according to the most recent data out from the Triangle Multiple Listing Service, while inventory is down 27% overall.
These are fantastic numbers, particularly if you're in the process of selling your existing home in order to purchase a new one in Briar Chapel. Otherwise, if you're on the fence about when to list your home for sale, this means NOW is the time to do it.
As if the sales numbers weren't enough, interest rates also dropped again to a ridiculously low rate. A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is hovering around 3.25-3.5% and a 15-year is at 2.75%!!! Money is on sale and virtually free right now, which means buying power has never been stronger.
These are fantastic numbers, particularly if you're in the process of selling your existing home in order to purchase a new one in Briar Chapel. Otherwise, if you're on the fence about when to list your home for sale, this means NOW is the time to do it.
As if the sales numbers weren't enough, interest rates also dropped again to a ridiculously low rate. A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is hovering around 3.25-3.5% and a 15-year is at 2.75%!!! Money is on sale and virtually free right now, which means buying power has never been stronger.
For those of you who are interested in seeing the market data for June, here is the TMLS report.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Video Tour: "Villa Nandina" Model
M/I Homes built this "Villa Nandina A" as their model in Briar Chapel. This particular home has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and approximately 2243 sqft.
To schedule a showing, please contact Jen Winkler at 919-593-3662.
To schedule a showing, please contact Jen Winkler at 919-593-3662.
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