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Johnston County Real Estate Report - August 2011

Closings up 14.1% - Home Sales Increasing

The Johnston County Triangle MLS Report for August 2011 has been released, and shows a significant increase in closings in 2011 versus 2010.

August 2010 - 142 Closed Sales in Johnston County

August 2011 - 162 Closed Sales in Johnston County

14.1% Increase in Closed Sales in Johnston County

Not only that, but new listings are down significantly, which means there are fewer choices to select from.

August 2010 - 311 New Listings added in Johnston County

August 2011 - 242 New Listings added in Johnston County

22.2% DECREASE in New Listings Added in Johnston County

The total inventory of homes for sale is also down significantly - the inventory of available homes in Johnston County was 20.0% lower in August 2011 than in August 2010. 

Johnston County NC New Homes

In Johnston County, custom home options can include country lots with acreage, lots in communities that allow horses, lots in lakefront communities, and lots within custom home subdivisions.

Johnston County homes are for sale within towns and cities such as: Clayton, Four Oaks, Kenly, Pine Level, Selma, Smithfield, and Wilsons Mills.

Nearby counties include Wake County, and Harnett County.

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Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area 

Stanton Homes makes it easy!  We'll guide you through the entire process - select from thousands of different floor plans, and hundreds of different locations, with a focus on new custom homes in the upper $100s to the $500s. Custom design build options available too!

Call 919-278-8070 or visit www.StantonHomes.com to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area today. 

Articles copyright Stanton Homes 2006-2011.  Unauthorized use is not permitted.  Provided for informational purposes only, no claims are made by Stanton Homes regarding the validity of any statements.  Please note:  all listing information per MLS, and current as of posting date.  Information subject to change.  Stanton Homes does not make claims to ownership of  any lot listings, but can work with homebuyers to purchase available lots and build.  Home plans to be approved on an individual basis, subject to neighborhood restrictive covenants and lot restrictions.  Ask for further information regarding any community, lot or floor plan.  Photos represent typical homes and details of each neighborhood, to help highlight different options available in the Raleigh/Triangle area.  No claim of ownership is made to homes or land pictured.  

Clayton NC Property Taxes 2011

Find Property Tax Rates for Clayton

Considering moving to Clayton, NC? You will want to know what the yearly property taxes might be for your new home.

Clayton, NC is located within Johnston County, with some portions extending into Wake County.

Read up-to-date Wake County property tax information

Read up-to-date Johnston County property tax information

How Much are 2011 Property Taxes in Clayton?

Here are the 2011 rates, by town within Wake County.  To get the total property tax rate for a town, simply add the county tax to the town tax. 

For example, Clayton has a town rate of 0.525, and the Wake County rate is 0.534.  Add the two together - the total tax rate for Clayton, NC is 1.059.

How Do I Figure Out What These Clayton, NC Property Tax Numbers Mean?

It's not as confusing as it looks.  The tax rates are based on the assessed value of the home, not the asking price. 

• Divide the assessed value by 100.
• Multiply the result by the combined rate on the right side of the table.
• The result will be your yearly property tax bill, as of 2011. 

This table gives sample property tax bills for all the cities and towns in Wake County, such as Clayton, Apex, Cary, Raleigh, Wake Forest, and Zebulon.

There is no guarantee that tax rates will remain the same - check the Wake County property tax page for most recent information.

Where Should I Live to Get the Lowest Property Tax Rate?

Your tax bill can be lower if your home or property is not actually within a municipality, or town.  If this is the case, you'll pay just the County rate, plus most likely a fire district tax and/or the special district tax. 

Want to Compare Property Tax Rates?

Compare property tax rates in Clayton to other cities and towns within Wake County:

Wake County Property Tax Rates 2011

Angier NC Property Tax Rates 2011

Apex NC Property Tax Rates 2011

Cary NC Property Tax Rates 2011

Fuquay-Varina NC Property Tax Rates 2011

Johnston County, NC New Home Resources:

Johnston County New Home Lots for Sale

New Homes on a Golf Course in Johnston County, NC

Johnston County, NC New Home Builders

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area 

Stanton Homes makes it easy!  We'll guide you through the entire process - select from thousands of different floor plans, and hundreds of different locations, with a focus on new custom homes in the upper $100s to the $500s. Custom design build options available too!

Call 919-278-8070 or visit www.StantonHomes.com to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area today. 

Articles copyright Stanton Homes 2006-2011.  Unauthorized use is not permitted.  Provided for informational purposes only, no claims are made by Stanton Homes regarding the validity of any statements.  Please note:  all listing information per MLS, and current as of posting date.  Information subject to change.  Stanton Homes does not make claims to ownership of  any lot listings, but can work with homebuyers to purchase available lots and build.  Home plans to be approved on an individual basis, subject to neighborhood restrictive covenants and lot restrictions.  Ask for further information regarding any community, lot or floor plan.  Photos represent typical homes and details of each neighborhood, to help highlight different options available in the Raleigh/Triangle area.  No claim of ownership is made to homes or land pictured.  

New Homes Clayton NC

Clayton NC Property Taxes

Raleigh Relocation Information - How Much Does it Cost to Live in Clayton NC?

How To Read 2010 Property Tax Rate Charts

Whether you're considering relocating from one side of the Triangle to the other, or coming to the Raleigh area from Florida, New Jersey, New York, or elsewhere, you've probably wondered what the yearly property taxes might be for your new home.

Read up-to-date Wake County property tax information

Read up-to-date Johnston County property tax information

How Much Will I Pay in Property Taxes in My New Clayton Home?

Clayton, located in northwestern Johnston County, is a becoming known as a place that has great home values, but is still close to Raleigh.  Johnston County borders Wake County on the southeastern side. 

For folks commuting to downtown Raleigh or RTP, popular attractions near Clayton include the Carolina Premium Outlets at Smithfield, the Selma Antique District, and the Hinnant Family Vineyards & Winery located in Pine Level. Clayton is about 17 miles away from the center of downtown Raleigh.

Land values within Raleigh have risen, and in general, less land is available for homes.  In Johnston County, homebuyers can generally find more home or land for their money than within Wake County. 

How Much are Property Taxes in Clayton, NC?

Here are the 2010 rates, by town.  To get the total property tax rate for a town, simply add the county property tax rate to the town property tax rate.  For example, Clayton has a town rate of .54, and the Johnston County property tax rate is .78.  Add the two together - the total tax rate for Clayton, NC is 1.32. 

How Do I Convert Clayton NC Property Tax Rates to the Amount I'll Write a Check For?

It's not as confusing as it looks.  The tax rates are based on the assessed value of the home, not the asking price. 

• Divide the assessed value by 100.
• Multiply the result by the combined rate on the right side of the table.
• The result will be your yearly property tax bill, as of 2010. 

This table gives sample property tax bills for all the cities in Johnston County: Archer Lodge, Benson, Clayton, Four Oaks, Kenly, Micro, Pine Level, Princeton, Selma, Smithfield, and Wilson's Mills, as well as some of the rural areas surrounding each of these towns. 

For Current Clayton Tax Rate Information

Visit the Johnston County Property Tax Rates website.

What If The Johnston County Home I'm Considering Isn't Inside Clayton City Limits?

Your tax bill can be lower if your home or property is not actually within a municipality, or town.  If this is the case, you'll pay just the County rate, plus a fire district or other rate. 

The fire district tax rates range from .04 to .19.

If there's a particular address you're considering, you can see the exact assessed value of the home and/or property - just enter the address here.

Johnston County Property Tax Assessment Look Up

It is possible that there are fire district rates in addition to town rates, so it does help to look up a particular address.  But in general, the tax rate tables above work well to estimate taxes. 

How Do I Know If I'm In Johnston County?

When looking at properties, don't take the city address for granted - you could be in a different county, with different tax rates, depending on where exactly the property is located.  Ask your agent to verify the actual address and county before you sign a contract.

Depending on the address, Clayton could be in Wake County or Johnston County.

How are Clayton property taxes assessed?

Property taxes are based on assessed value, not the price the home is sold for.  The assessed value you see may be either higher or lower than the asking value of the property - it really depends on how long ago the assessment was made, and what improvements have come to the area since the assessment (or what improvements are planned for the area).   If there is a discrepancy, don't be afraid to ask your real estate agent to pull comps for you!

Every North Carolina county is required to assess values at least once every eight years.

Johnson County has just completed the most recent revaluation assessment, with new standards effective January 1, 2011, shown on the July 2011 tax bill. Visit the Johnston County revaluation webpage for more information on the assessment process.

Want to Compare County Tax Rates in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill Area?

Alamance County Property Tax Rates 2011

Cumberland County NC Property Tax Rates 2011

Chatham County NC Property Tax Rates 2011

Durham County NC Property Tax Rates 2011

Franklin County NC Property Tax Rates 2011

Granville County NC Property Tax Rates 2011

Johnston County NC Property Tax Rates 2011

Harnett County NC Property Tax Rates 2011

Orange County NC Property Tax Rates 2011

Wake County NC Property Tax Rates 2011

Looking for New Homes in Clayton NC?

Clayton NC New Home Communities

Let us help you decide which Raleigh new home community is best for you!

Let us know what kind of lot, land, or new home community you have in mind, and we'll share some great options with you! 

Johnston County, NC New Home Resources:

Johnston County New Home Lots for Sale

New Homes on a Golf Course in Johnston County, NC

Johnston County, NC New Home Builders

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area 

Stanton Homes makes it easy!  We'll guide you through the entire process - select from thousands of different floor plans, and hundreds of different locations, with a focus on new custom homes in the upper $100s to the $500s. Custom design build options available too!

Call 919-278-8070 or visit www.StantonHomes.com to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area today. 

Articles copyright Stanton Homes 2006-2011.  Unauthorized use is not permitted.  Provided for informational purposes only, no claims are made by Stanton Homes regarding the validity of any statements.  Please note:  all listing information per MLS, and current as of posting date.  Information subject to change.  Stanton Homes does not make claims to ownership of  any lot listings, but can work with homebuyers to purchase available lots and build.  Home plans to be approved on an individual basis, subject to neighborhood restrictive covenants and lot restrictions.  Ask for further information regarding any community, lot or floor plan.  Photos represent typical homes and details of each neighborhood, to help highlight different options available in the Raleigh/Triangle area.  No claim of ownership is made to homes or land pictured.  

Market Report - Johnston County NC

Johnston County New Home Listings Down 51%

Choices Getting Slimmer for New Home Buyers in Winter 2009

Looking for a new home in the Clayton NC area?  Thinking the choices have gotten a little thinner?  You're right....

New Home inventory in Johnston County NC was down 51% in November 2009 vs November 2008.

Clayton NC area new homes are also down an additional 7% over inventory levels from just two months ago. 

New Home Listings by Price Point in Johnston County NC

There were fewer new home listings in Johnston County NC in every price point.

There were 39 single family homes were listed in the Clayton NC/Johnston County area under $150K, making Johnston County NC one of the most affordable areas in the Triangle. 

The under $150K price range had the most significant reduction of Johnston County NC new home choices - from 115 homes in 2008 to only 39 homes on December 1st 2009, a new home inventory reduction of 66%. 

Clayton NC area new homes in the $200-299K range saw a 47% reduction in inventory levels, from 247 to 130 new homes.

And new home listings in the $300-399K range saw a 59% reduction, from 94 homes to just 39 homes.

 Overall New Home Listings in Johnston County NC November 2009

In November 2008, there were 776 new homes listed in Johnston County NC.

In November 2009, there were only 383 new homes listed in Johnston County NC.

In September 2009, there were 411 new homes in the Clayton NC area - inventory has reduced by another 7% since September, and 51% over the same time last year. 

Builders are building fewer "speculative" homes, and more home buyers are opting for completely custom packages, in every price point (which means the homes are not listed, but completed to the buyers exact specifications). 

What Price Points are getting the most showings in Johnston County?

If you're looking to purchase in these price points, you'll have more competition for your new home.

$200-299K new homes in Johnston County were the most popular price point/area combination in the entire Triangle area for November 2009.  Clayton NC new homes continue to be a big draw for homebuyers looking for affordable homes with an easy commute, plenty of shopping, and good schools.

$300-399K new homes in Johnston County saw a lot of interest for the number of homes available.  Besides homes under $150K, this price point saw the most showings per home in November 2009.

 Compare With Other Areas of the Triangle

Want to see the most recent Raleigh area market reports?

Most Up-to-Date Raleigh Market Reports - How is the Housing Market in Raleigh?

Johnston County, NC New Home Resources:

Johnston County New Home Lots for Sale

New Homes on a Golf Course in Johnston County, NC

Johnston County, NC New Home Builders

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area 

Stanton Homes makes it easy!  We'll guide you through the entire process - select from thousands of different floor plans, and hundreds of different locations, with a focus on new custom homes in the upper $100s to the $500s. Custom design build options available too!

Call 919-278-8070 or visit www.StantonHomes.com to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area today. 

Articles copyright Stanton Homes 2006-2011.  Unauthorized use is not permitted.  Provided for informational purposes only, no claims are made by Stanton Homes regarding the validity of any statements.  Please note:  all listing information per MLS, and current as of posting date.  Information subject to change.  Stanton Homes does not make claims to ownership of  any lot listings, but can work with homebuyers to purchase available lots and build.  Home plans to be approved on an individual basis, subject to neighborhood restrictive covenants and lot restrictions.  Ask for further information regarding any community, lot or floor plan.  Photos represent typical homes and details of each neighborhood, to help highlight different options available in the Raleigh/Triangle area.  No claim of ownership is made to homes or land pictured.  

Market Report - Johnston County NC

Johnston County New Home Listings Cut in Half

Choices Getting Slimmer for New Home Buyers in Fall 2009

Looking for a new home in the Clayton NC area?  Thinking the choices have gotten a little thinner?  You're right....

New Home inventory in Johnston County NC was down 51% in third quarter 2009 versus third quarter 2008.

New Home Listings by Price Point in Johnston County NC

There were fewer new home listings in Johnston County NC in every price point.

There were 44 single family homes were listed in the Clayton NC/Johnston County area under $150K, making Johnston County NC one of the most affordable areas in the Triangle. 

The $300-399K price range had the most significant reduction of Johnston County NC new home choices - from 120 homes in 2008 to only 36 homes in third quarter 2009, a new home inventory reduction of 70%. 

Clayton NC area new homes in the $200-299K range saw a 50% reduction in inventory levels, from 271 to 136 new homes.

And new home listings in the under $150K price range saw a 63% reduction, from 120 homes to just 44 homes.

 Overall New Home Listings in Johnston County NC Third Quarter

In third quarter 2008, there were 840 new homes listed in Johnston County NC.

In third quarter 2009, there were only 411 new homes listed in Johnston County NC.

Builders are building fewer "speculative" homes, and more home buyers are opting for completely custom packages, in every price point (which means the homes are not listed, but completed to the buyers exact specifications). 

What Price Points are getting the most showings in Johnston County?

If you're looking to purchase in these price points, you'll have more competition for your new home.

Under $150K new homes in Johnston County saw 75% more than the average number of showings versus listings in September 2009.

$400-499K new homes in Johnston County saw 80% more than the average number of showings versus listings in September 2009.  Is there new interest in this price point? 

Want to see the most recent Raleigh area market reports?

Most Up-to-Date Raleigh Market Reports - How is the Housing Market in Raleigh?

Johnston County, NC New Home Resources:

Johnston County New Home Lots for Sale

New Homes on a Golf Course in Johnston County, NC

Johnston County, NC New Home Builders

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area 

Stanton Homes makes it easy!  We'll guide you through the entire process - select from thousands of different floor plans, and hundreds of different locations, with a focus on new custom homes in the upper $100s to the $500s. Custom design build options available too!

Call 919-278-8070 or visit www.StantonHomes.com to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area today. 

Articles copyright Stanton Homes 2006-2011.  Unauthorized use is not permitted.  Provided for informational purposes only, no claims are made by Stanton Homes regarding the validity of any statements.  Please note:  all listing information per MLS, and current as of posting date.  Information subject to change.  Stanton Homes does not make claims to ownership of  any lot listings, but can work with homebuyers to purchase available lots and build.  Home plans to be approved on an individual basis, subject to neighborhood restrictive covenants and lot restrictions.  Ask for further information regarding any community, lot or floor plan.  Photos represent typical homes and details of each neighborhood, to help highlight different options available in the Raleigh/Triangle area.  No claim of ownership is made to homes or land pictured.  

Great quick overview of the Clayton area!  Clayton is just one of many wonderful towns surrounding the Research Park Triangle area. 

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area 

Stanton Homes makes it easy!  We'll guide you through the entire process - select from thousands of different floor plans, and hundreds of different locations, with a focus on new custom homes in the upper $100s to the $500s. Custom design build options available too!

Call 919-278-8070 or visit www.StantonHomes.com to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area today. 

Articles copyright Stanton Homes 2006-2011.  Unauthorized use is not permitted.  Provided for informational purposes only, no claims are made by Stanton Homes regarding the validity of any statements.  Please note:  all listing information per MLS, and current as of posting date.  Information subject to change.  Stanton Homes does not make claims to ownership of  any lot listings, but can work with homebuyers to purchase available lots and build.  Home plans to be approved on an individual basis, subject to neighborhood restrictive covenants and lot restrictions.  Ask for further information regarding any community, lot or floor plan.  Photos represent typical homes and details of each neighborhood, to help highlight different options available in the Raleigh/Triangle area.  No claim of ownership is made to homes or land pictured.  

Raleigh Relocation Package - Tax Rates

Johnston County NC Property Taxes - How Do They Compare?

How To Read Property Tax Rate Charts

Whether you're considering relocating from one side of the Triangle to the other, or coming to the Raleigh area from Florida, New Jersey, New York, or elsewhere, you've probably wondered what the yearly property taxes might be for your new home.

Updated Johnston County, NC property tax rate information - click here

Where and What is Johnston County?

Johnston County is a becoming known as a place that has great home values, but is still close to Raleigh.  Johnston County borders Wake County on the southeastern side. 

For folks commuting to downtown Raleigh or RTP, popular destinations include Clayton, Archer's Lodge, and the southern outskirts of Wendell, as well as Smithfield slightly farther out (which is also home to the Raleigh area's largest outlet mall - Carolina Premium Outlets at Smithfield). Clayton is about 17 miles away from the center of downtown Raleigh.

Land values within Raleigh have risen, and in general, less land is available for homes.  In Johnston County, homebuyers can generally find more home or land for their money than within Wake County. 

How Much are Property Taxes in Clayton or Johnston County, NC?

Here are the 2008 rates, by town.  To get the total property tax rate for a town, simply add the county property tax rate to the town property tax rate.  For example, Clayton has a town rate of .54, and the Johnston County property tax rate is .78.  Add the two together - the total tax rate for Clayton, NC is 1.32.

How Do I Convert Clayton NC Property Tax Rates to the Amount I'll Write a Check For?

It's not as confusing as it looks.  The tax rates are based on the assessed value of the home, not the asking price. 

• Divide the assessed value by 100.
• Multiply the result by the combined rate on the right side of the table.
• The result will be your yearly property tax bill, as of 2007. 

This table gives sample property tax bills for all the cities in Johnston County: Benson, Clayton, Four Oaks, Kenly, Micro, Pine Level, Princeton, Selma, Smithfield, and Wilson's Mills, as well as some of the rural areas surrounding each of these towns. 

What If The Johnston County Home I'm Considering Isn't Inside City Limits?

Your tax bill can be lower if your home or property is not actually within a municipality, or town.  If this is the case, you'll pay just the County rate, plus a fire district or other rate. 

The fire district tax rates range from .02 to .19.

If there's a particular address you're considering, you can see the exact assessed value of the home and/or property - just enter the address here.

Johnston County Property Tax Assessment Look Up

It is possible that there are fire district rates in addition to town rates, so it does help to look up a particular address.  But in general, the tax rate tables above work well to estimate taxes. 

How Do I Know If I'm In Johnston County?

When looking at properties, don't take the city address for granted - you could be in a different county, with different tax rates, depending on where exactly the property is located.  Ask your agent to verify the actual address and county before you sign a contract.

Clayton - depending on the address, could be in Wake County or Johnston County.

Wendell - could be in Wake County or Johnston County.

Property taxes are based on assessed value, not the price the home is sold for.  The assessed value you see may be either higher or lower than the asking value of the property - it really depends on how long ago the assessment was made, and what improvements have come to the area since the assessment (or what improvements are planned for the area).   If there is a discrepancy, don't be afraid to ask your real estate agent to pull comps for you!

Want to Compare County Tax Rates in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill Area?

Which Part of the Triangle is Cheapest to Live?  Property Tax Guide

Johnston County, NC New Home Resources:

Johnston County New Home Lots for Sale

New Homes on a Golf Course in Johnston County, NC

Johnston County, NC New Home Builders

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area 

Stanton Homes makes it easy!  We'll guide you through the entire process - select from thousands of different floor plans, and hundreds of different locations, with a focus on new custom homes in the upper $100s to the $500s. Custom design build options available too!

Call 919-278-8070 or visit www.StantonHomes.com to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area today. 

Articles copyright Stanton Homes 2006-2011.  Unauthorized use is not permitted.  Provided for informational purposes only, no claims are made by Stanton Homes regarding the validity of any statements.  Please note:  all listing information per MLS, and current as of posting date.  Information subject to change.  Stanton Homes does not make claims to ownership of  any lot listings, but can work with homebuyers to purchase available lots and build.  Home plans to be approved on an individual basis, subject to neighborhood restrictive covenants and lot restrictions.  Ask for further information regarding any community, lot or floor plan.  Photos represent typical homes and details of each neighborhood, to help highlight different options available in the Raleigh/Triangle area.  No claim of ownership is made to homes or land pictured.  

Johnston County NC Property Taxes - How to Find out How Much You'll Pay

Updated Johnston County, NC property tax rate information - click here

Whether you're considering relocating from one side of the Triangle to the other, or coming to the Raleigh area from Florida, New Jersey, New York, or elsewhere, you've probably wondered what the yearly property taxes might be for your new home.

Johnston County is a becoming known as a place that has great home values, but is still close to Raleigh.  Johnston County borders Wake County on the southeastern side. 

For folks commuting to downtown Raleigh or RTP, popular destinations include Clayton, Archer's Lodge, and the southern outskirts of Wendell, as well as Smithfield slightly farther out (which is also home to the Raleigh area's largest outlet mall). 

Land values within Raleigh have risen, and in general, less land is available for homes.  

In Johnston County, homebuyers can generally find more home or land for their money than within Wake County. 

Here are the 2007 rates, by town.  To get the total property tax rate for a town, simply add the county property tax rate to the town property tax rate.  For example, Clayton has a town rate of .54, and the Johnston County property tax rate is .78.  Add the two together - the total tax rate for Apex, NC is 1.32.

It's not as confusing as it looks.  The tax rates are based on the assessed value of the home, not the asking price. 

• Divide the assessed value by 100.
• Multiply the result by the combined rate on the right side of the table.
• The result will be your yearly property tax bill, as of 2007. 

This table gives sample property tax bills for all the cities in Johnston County: Benson, Clayton, Four Oaks, Kenly, Micro, Pine Level, Princeton, Selma, Smithfield, and Wilson's Mills, as well as rural areas surrounding each of these towns. 

Your tax bill can be lower if your home or property is not actually within a municipality, or town.  If this is the case, you'll pay just the County rate, plus a fire district or other rate. 

The fire district tax rates range from .02 to .19.

If there's a particular address you're considering, you can see the exact assessed value of the home and/or property - just enter the address here.

Johnston County Property Tax Assessment Look Up

It is possible that there are fire district rates in addition to town rates, so it does help to look up a particular address.  But in general, the tax rate tables above work well to estimate taxes. 

Also, when looking at properties, don't take the city address for granted - you could be in a different county, with different tax rates, depending on where exactly the property is located.

Clayton - depending on the address, could be in Wake County or Johnston County.

Wendell - could be in Wake County or Johnston County.

Property taxes are based on assessed value, not the price the home is sold for.  The assessed value you see may be either higher or lower than the asking value of the property - it really depends on how long ago the assessment was made, and what improvements have come to the area since the assessment (or what improvements are planned for the area).   If there is a discrepancy, don't be afraid to ask your real estate agent to pull comps for you!

Finding Your New Home in the Raleigh Area 

Stanton Homes makes it easy!  We'll guide you through the entire process - select from thousands of different floor plans, and hundreds of different locations, with a focus on new custom homes in the upper $100s to the $500s. Custom design build options available too!

Call 919-278-8070 or visit www.StantonHomes.com to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area today. 

Articles copyright Stanton Homes 2006-2011.  Unauthorized use is not permitted.  Provided for informational purposes only, no claims are made by Stanton Homes regarding the validity of any statements.  Please note:  all listing information per MLS, and current as of posting date.  Information subject to change.  Stanton Homes does not make claims to ownership of  any lot listings, but can work with homebuyers to purchase available lots and build.  Home plans to be approved on an individual basis, subject to neighborhood restrictive covenants and lot restrictions.  Ask for further information regarding any community, lot or floor plan.  Photos represent typical homes and details of each neighborhood, to help highlight different options available in the Raleigh/Triangle area.  No claim of ownership is made to homes or land pictured.  

RELOCATING TO THE TRIANGLE? Have you thought about where you'll be banking? 

When we first moved to the area, my husband and I didn't even think about needing to switch banks. But, once we realized that our current bank wasn't located in Raleigh, we started looking for a new bank.  We had no idea what banks were available or how many branches each of the banks had - we just knew that we couldn't deposit a paycheck or write a check until we set up an account with a local bank! 

If you're relocating to the Triangle, here's a guide to local banks, along with where they are headquartered, how many branches they have, and some features of each.  This information is geared to the Wake and Johnston county areas, specifically to the towns of Raleigh, Clayton, Knightdale and Wendell, as well as the neighboring communites of Eagle Rock, Wilders Grove, Shotwell, and Auburn.  

Bank of America

I think everyone knows BofA - one of the largest US banks.  If you're already with them, chances are you're going to relocate without switching banks - congratulations!  What I didn't know was that Bank of America is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.  There are more than 10 branches in Raleigh and one branch in Clayton.  If you're interested in a career with Bank of America, click here.

Capital Bank - Raleigh

Capital Bank is a "younger" North Carolina bank, but has been making a name for itself.  If you're building a custom home and need a construction loan, contact Capital Bank - but they also do plenty with personal finance.  There are about 5 branches in Raleigh.  If you're looking for a position with a growing bank, click here.

Suntrust Bank - Raleigh

Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Suntrust bank offers nearly 1700 retail branches throughout the SouthEast.  Open a new account by the end of March, and Suntrust will donate $100 to a charity of your choice (or give you a $50 gift card).  With 15 locations in Raleigh there are plenty of branches.  And if you're looking to relocate and need to find a new banking position, click here.   

BB&T Bank

BB&T is one of the largest banks in the Carolinas, with a huge tower in downtown Raleigh, and over 100 years of North Carolina experience.  BB&T Bank operates about 1500 branches in 11 states and Washington DC, and has 29,000 employees.  One of the perks they offer customers is a "points" system when using your debit/check card.  One location in Clayton and about 15 in Raleigh.  For career opportunities, click here.

First Citizens Bank

Founded in 1898 in Johnston County, NC, First Citizens Bank has grown to cover 200 cities in North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Tennessee, and Maryland.  Their subsidiary, IronStone Bank, has branches in another 9 states.  First Citizens Bank also offers free checking, free bill pay, and free online banking.  First Citizens does offer construction loans as well.  There is one location in Wendell, two in Clayton and more than 15 in Raleigh.  If you're relocating and looking for a bank position, click here.

Wachovia Corporation

Wachovia is the result of the joining of two original North Carolina banks, both founded in the 1800s.  Now ranked #4 in the US based on total assets, Wachovia offers banking throughout about half of the US.  Free checking is offered - but be careful, they do charge a fee to download to Quicken.  There is one branch in Wendell, one in Clayton and over 20 branches in Raleigh.  If you're looking for a career, click here. 

KS Bank

Locally owned and operated, KS Bank opened in 1924 and has been FDIC insured since 1961. If you are looking for a bank that offers personal service when you walk in as well as online banking as free bill pay, KS Bank can help you. If you need a mortgage, construction business or consumer loan, KS Bank offers them all. With eight locations total, there is one branch in Clayton and one in Wendell. For career opportunities click here.

Crescent State Bank

A smaller local bank, Crescent State Bank is a subsidiary owned by Crescent Financial Corporation. When Crescent opened December 1998 there was only one office and 11 employees, there are now 12 locations and more than 130 employees. They offer free checking and free online services as well as personal, mortgage and auto loans. If you are interested in a career in a growing community bank, click here.

RBC Centura

Based in Raleigh, NC and ranked one of the largest five banks in the state, RBC Centura is part of one of the largest financial service companies in North America. They offer free checking and have a pocket check visa debit card program for your purchases. With more than 335 branches in the southeastern states, there are 20 locations in Raleigh and one in Clayton. It is also one of the top employers in North Carolina with more than 4700 employees. If you are interested in career opportunities with RBC, click here.

I'm sure I've missed a couple of terrific banks.  If you don't see your favorite here, let me know, and I'll add it!

And if you're relocating and looking for a new banking position, be sure to check out the career links - some of these positions never make it to Jobs.com.

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North Carolina is known for its pottery, especially in the Seagrove area.  If you've ever looked at beautifully painted and glazed bowls, vases, and knick knacks and thought "I wish I could do that", well, maybe you can! 

If you're relocating or retiring to the Raleigh area, and wondering what there is to do, check this out - it's just one of a multitude of terrific things to do!

Pottery Camp in Clayton, NC offers some unique classes, including Ladies Night, Family Night, Kids Day Camps, and much more. 

The event that I'm thinking of trying is the Ladies Night.  If you want something fun and different to do with your girlfriends (or a "Moms Only" escape while the Dads watch the kids), check this out. 

First Thursday of every month, bring an appetizer and drinks (Margaritas are even fine!), and sit down with your best friends to create and paint some unique items.  There's even 10% off studio fees.  Come back in 4-6 days, and pick up your permanently fired creation. 

"Since all of our staff has varying degrees of art education including drawing and painting with concentrations in ceramics and clay handbuilding, we can help you discover your artistic side (even if you think you don't have one)," said TC Hyatt, who owns Pottery Camp. 

TC Hyatt and her husband Mike have lived on the family farm in Clayton for the past 25 years.  "We love that Clayton has flourished in the past 5 years but we realized that Clayton needed more family activities and an expanded offering of art classes.  Opening Pottery Camp was our chance to introduce different art activities to community churches, homeschoolers and mom's clubs, girl/boy scout troops, senior groups and other organizations."

Pottery Camp has over 300 different bisque pieces to choose from, including:

• Gifts like boxes and banks, dragons, soccer, and more
• Dinnerware, including plates, bowls, coffee cups, and platters
• Handprints and footprints
• Christmas ornaments
• Vases, candle holders, plaques and tiles

Bring the kids to make handprints and footprints, paint and personalize them, and you've got a one-of-a-kind gift from Grandma's birthday.

Or check out Family Night.  Last Friday of every month from 6-9pm, guests are invited to bring dinner with them and create and paint together.  Discounts apply starting with 2 painters.

Classes are offered for Crystalite Glazes, Handbuilding Textured Drape Bowls, Handbuilding Hand Formed Vases, Slip Trailed Plates, Handbuild 3-D Clocks, and Funny Sayings (creating a "quote" plaque from scratch).

Or have a unique birthday event!  The party area can accomodate 12-15 painters.  This sounds like a great party for preteen girls, but I'm betting there are some boys that would love to paint the assorted dragons and dinosaurs available.  You can even special order something that's perfect for your birthday boy, girl, or spouse.   

Prices seem pretty reasonable.  Classes start at $20.  Studio fee for basic painting, glazing, and firing is half the cost of the bisque item. 

And bisque items range from $2-$60, so there are lots of choices.  Party fees are only $10 per person, plus cost of bisque, and party events include balloons, plates, napkins, cups and utensils. 

If you don't feel inspired after seeing the many choices available, along with the 60 different colors of paint, check out the idea books.  There's no time limit, so no one needs to feel rushed to complete. 

After seeing this wonderful shop, I'm just brimming with all the projects I could be doing here! 

"Once you've painted in our studio, you'll be hooked!" said Hyatt.  "We have "regulars" that come and paint weekly and they've become part of the Pottery Camp family!  One "regular" liked coming so much that she started volunteering several days a week." 

The Pottery Camp is just another example of the many great activities Clayton, NC has to offer.  Pottery Camp is located next to LoneStar Steakhouse, off Hwy 70 between Hwy 40 and Hwy 42.

The Pottery Camp

12981 US Hwy 70 W Bus, Clayton, NC 27520
(919) 550-3861

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Stanton Homes makes it easy!  We'll guide you through the entire process - select from thousands of different floor plans, and hundreds of different locations, with a focus on new custom homes in the upper $100s to the $500s. Custom design build options available too!

Call 919-278-8070 or visit www.StantonHomes.com to find out more about new homes in the Raleigh area today. 

Articles copyright Stanton Homes 2006-2011.  Unauthorized use is not permitted.  Provided for informational purposes only, no claims are made by Stanton Homes regarding the validity of any statements.  Please note:  all listing information per MLS, and current as of posting date.  Information subject to change.  Stanton Homes does not make claims to ownership of  any lot listings, but can work with homebuyers to purchase available lots and build.  Home plans to be approved on an individual basis, subject to neighborhood restrictive covenants and lot restrictions.  Ask for further information regarding any community, lot or floor plan.  Photos represent typical homes and details of each neighborhood, to help highlight different options available in the Raleigh/Triangle area.  No claim of ownership is made to homes or land pictured.