1218 Vickers Avenue, Durham

March 31, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

This beautiful 1944 Stone house has large rooms & great character. It’s layout can be defined by how one uses the space. It has wood floors on all three floors. There are five fireplaces, true wood panels and ceilings. There is a great room or family room on each floor. This is an unique opportunity! [...]

33 Lansgate Court, Durham (Woodcroft)

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This Woodcroft contemporary home is located on a landscaped cul-de-sac lot. It has vaulted ceilings, skylights and many windows which provide lots of light. The great room has a warm and cozy wood fireplace. The spacious kitchen has French doors which opens to a large deck that overlooks the woods. The master bath has a [...]

Thinking About Moving…

June 22, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

I think I want to move. I love my house, and I love my yard, but my kids are grown, and some of the reasons for its initial appeal have disappeared. Like the garden. One of the things I have done is plant a wonderful garden. But I had to turn our sprinkler system off. [...]

SOLD – Classic Home for Sale in Durham

SOLD – Classic Home for Sale in Durham

June 15, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

This is no cookie cutter home! You must see this charming 1940 classic brick home for sale in Durham with unusual yet eminently usable spaces. Solidly built to last and designed for comfortable living, you’ll fall in love with this timeless gem with many original features. Gorgeous hardwood floors, original solid wood kitchen cabinets & [...]

Real Estate Vocabulary – Absorption Rate

June 8, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

When you’re selling a home or buying your first home, real estate vocabulary can be tricky. For example, the other day I used the term “absorption rate”, and my assistant asked when I had developed such an interest in paper towels. She seriously had no idea what I was talking about. So I explained. Absorption [...]

Another House Under Contract!

April 30, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Sorry I’m tooting my own horn – but this news is too good not to share. Last week I was very excited about listing a cute little house for sale on Trawick Court in Woodcroft. Today, I’m even more excited. After some real negotiating, the house is under contract – today. (No coincidence that today [...]

Home for Sale – 1713 Vale Ave, Durham, NC

Home for Sale – 1713 Vale Ave, Durham, NC

March 29, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

Bright and sunny home with lots of character in a surprisingly quiet Durham neighborhood. Spacious feeling rooms, nine foot ceilings, a kitchen with plenty of room for more counters and cabinets, and a fabulous dining room make this house an excellent choice for rehabbers, investors or first time home owners. Three bedrooms make it ideal [...]

UNDER CONTRACT! 203 East Club Boulevard, Durham NC

UNDER CONTRACT! 203 East Club Boulevard, Durham NC

March 27, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

This beautiful house for sale in Durham is bursting with potential! Perfect for a first home buyer or for investment property, you owe it to yourself to take a look! With four bedrooms and two baths, this home is larger than most in Northgate Park. Spacious and light, this home has a large yard with [...]

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Vivian Olkin
Vivian Olkin

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Chapel Hill, NC

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