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From a new dormitory in Keohane Quadrangle to a campus in China, President Richard Brodhead has broken ground at three different sites since the start of the 2009-2010 school year.

In November, Duke began construction on a new cancer center, a seven-story, 267,000 square-foot addition that will cost about $235million. The Duke Medicine Pavilion and Cancer Center will consolidate clinical services –currently spread across the medical campus and outpatient clinics –into one facility. The new center, connected to the Morris Cancer Clinic, will include 140 examination rooms, 75 infusion stations and a pharmacy.

The new cancer center is part of the Duke University Health Sys-tem’s $700-million expansion. DUHS will borrow $300 million and fund-raise $200 million to pay for the total project.In January, University administrators gathered in China to break

ground at the site of Duke’s new campus in the city of Kunshan. The Kunshan government will provide 200 acres of land and fund the construction for the five-building teaching, research and housing facility. The site is projected to open by January 2012, when the Fuqua School of Business will offer certain graduate programs.

Administrators said Duke will also use the site for the Global Se-mester Abroad program. The University will determine faculty ap-pointments, curriculum and admissions for the Kunshan campus.

In April, the University celebrated the opening of Devil’s Bistro restaurant and Mill Village on Central Campus after months of construction and delays. One week later, Duke broke ground on the K4 dormitory, a planned addition to Keohane Quadran-gle. The residence hall is being built on the grassy area behind

Keohane and will complete the quad. K4 will be composed of two houses and will offer 150 new beds with a high number of singles and suites.

In June, the University announced plans to expand one of its chilled water facilities. The project, which will cost $22 million, will double the size of Duke’s second chilled water plant to accommo-date for the addition of the Duke Medicine Pavilion and Cancer Center as well as other future expansions to the University.

The University is also considering renovations to Wallace Wade Stadium. The Bostock Group, chaired by Roy Bostock, Trinity ’62, is in charge of the plans, which will cost anywhere between $80 to $90 million.

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The city of Durham has started reconstructing and has plans to fully revitalize the American Tobacco, City Center, Central Park, Government Services, Warehouse and Brightleaf districts, which are all located in the heart of downtown Durham a few miles from Duke’s campus. Construction in these local areas has been ongoing in the past couple of years, a product of hundreds of millions of dollars local investors and the city of Durham have fueled into the area.

Many of the changes have come from Downtown Durham, Inc., an organization formed in 1993 to fuel downtown construction. It mostly focuses on economic development, parking, appearance, promotion and safety, according to the organization’s website. The city of Durham also crafted a Downtown Durham Master Plan in 1999, which called for many of the recent changes to the location.

The downtown area is now home to more than 40 restau-rants and bars and various shopping venues. The Durham Performing Arts Center, which opened in 2008 with a $7.5 million contribution from Duke, features concerts, Broad-way series and American Dance Festival performances, among other events. The DPAC is a part of the American Tobacco Historic District, which features a variety of res-taurants and retail and entertainment venues in addition to office space.

The local arts scene goes beyond the DPAC, however. Golden Belt, which was one of the city’s historic textile mills, has been converted into a hub for the local arts scene, featuring artist studios, restaurants, live music and art exhibitions.

And finding transportation to the downtown district will soon become much easier. Durham and University officials announced in June that a free bus service will connect downtown Durham and the campus beginning in August. The bus will make a stop near Trent and Flowers drives, near Duke South Hospital. The system, which is called the Bull City Connector, uses six new hybrid/diesel buses which were funded in part by $375,000 from the Univer-sity. Duke will also help fund the service’s annual operat-ing costs.

The downtown district is also home to the Durham Bulls, a minor league baseball team that plays in the Triple-A International League. The team plays in the Durham Bulls Athletic Park, which initially opened in 1995 and was later expanded for the 1998 season.

Durham Central Park, which has been recently revamped, features picnic areas, lawns and gardens, and is also home to the Durham Farmers’ Market, which utilizes the recent-ly-constructed pavilion. The Durham Skate Park, which is located in the park area, opened in the fall of 2009 and is free to the public.

Although some construction projects have yet to be com-pleted, the Durham revitalization efforts have improved the city’s downtown and may soon attract more Duke students.

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Like many other cities across the U.S., Durham has faced many ups and downs within the real-estate economy in the past two years. Although the industry continues to change, signs of the national housing crash remain evident among Durham neighborhoods. One of the most obvious indications of the real estate decline is the rising rate of foreclosures within the area. According to data on Gov. Beverly Purdue’s website, the number of foreclosures in 2009 reached 1,793 in Durham, the highest count in over 10 years. The website also report-ed that 820 foreclosures had taken place between January and May 2010, at an average of 164 houses a month. The average is already higher than that of 2009, which finished at approximately 149 foreclosed houses a month according to Chronicle calculations. As a result of the high number of foreclosures, North Carolina government has named Dur-ham one of several “hotspots” for foreclosure starts. In an attempt to prevent further increases in foreclosures throughout the state, the federal government created the State Home Foreclosure Prevention Program in August 2008. The program was implemented to connect potential foreclosure victims with support programs and legal assis-tance organizations in order to fight the process. According to a press release from Joseph A. Smith, the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks, the program has helped over 3,000 homeowners in North Carolina avoid foreclosure. Another indication of the struggling housing economy is the decrease in the value of homes, which is demonstrated by low sales prices for listed properties. Median sales prices in Durham have fallen by almost 7% over the past five years. The decline in property value is mirrored by the av-erage price per square-foot of living space in Dur-ham, which is currently at $97. This rate indicates a drop of 19.2% in a one-year period, with last year’s average price being $120. Despite the negative implications of the drop in home

prices, certain aspects of the housing economy have made positive shifts. Trulia, a web-site that provides real-estate statistics for American cities, shows that the average price per square foot for one-bedroom housing has risen from $45 to $58 in the last three months. The cost for a three-bedroom space has also risen from $96 to $99 in the same period. While Durham may be struggling on a local level, on a na-tional level the city is clocking in above the average cost for property value. Data released by the National Association of Home Builders in 2009 showed that the average cost per square foot of living space in the U.S. was $83.89, and the

average for the South was $76.77. Durham’s current average of $97 is significantly higher than both standards.

What’s more, according to the press release issued by Smith, North Carolina’s statewide foreclosure rate is ranked only 37th in the country. While the number of foreclosures is expected to increase from that of 2009, in which there were 60,000 filings, the low rank is an indication as to the state’s relative success on a national level.

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The Chronicle launched a new housing site to comple-ment the revamped daily web site in early fall 2009. The intent for the site is to offer a clearinghouse of housing options for the entire Duke community - undergraduates, graduate students, faulty, staff and medical personnel.

The site provides detailed housing listings in a user friendly format. Both rental properties and complexes, as well as homes, condos and townhomes for sale are repre-sented.

Photos, links and distance from the Chapel are all help-ful features that make this site interactive.

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Durham is not just home to Duke, its students, faculty and staff. Durham is a small city, and although Duke might be located in a suburban setting, it shares its home with scholars of all ages.

Coming from high school, you might have fond memories of your last four years of school. Durham boasts more than 10,600 students enrolled in Durham Public Schools high schools, the DPS Web site reports. Its six major high schools are Durham School of the Arts, Hillside, Charles E. Jordan, Northern, Riverside and Southern High Schools.

Jordan and Riverside High Schools are Durham’s largest and most racially diverse pub-lic high schools, according to DPS racial breakdowns. The Jordan Falcons and Riverside Pirates are district rivals in several sports, including soccer and baseball.

The Hillside Hornets and Southern Spartans excel in football and basketball, but they have made local news in recent years for reasons other than sports. For the 2005-2006 through 2007-2008 academic years,

Hillside and Southern High Schools have been rated low performing or below expect-ed growth by state testing standards. For the 2008-2009 academic year, both schools saw expected growth as priority schools, with 50 to 60 percent of students at grade level or less than 50 percent of students at grade level.

In an attempt to address Hillside and Southern High Schools’ poor perfomance, the DPS has added several specialized programs to the schools. Hillside is home to the In-ternational Bauccelaureate program in Durham as well as the Hillside New Tech High School, which targets students seeking careers in electronic or computer engineering.

Southern High School boasts the Southern School of Engineering, which focuses on preparing students for the 21st century work place, its Web site reports.

Northern High School was also ranked low-performing in the 2007-2008 academic year, but it has met expected growth in previous years and the Northern Knights par-ticipate in a variety of athletic activities as well as academic and career and technical education courses.

Durham School of the Arts is a public secondary school that students apply for entry to through a lottery system. The DSA Bulldogs accept students in grades six through 12, and offers a variety of performing arts-focused electives including dance, drama, music and traditional arts courses.

Durham is also home to the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, a public high school students can apply to attend as 10th graders. The first public residen-tial high school in the United States, NCSSM accepts students from all 13 North Carolina

congressional districts equally and allows them to pursue specialized courses in math and science.

Although NCSSM does not compete in varsity level athletics with the other major Dur-ham public high schools, it does offer students a variety of clubs, activities and athletics to participate in during their two years at the school. NCSSM is a University of North Carolina constituent institution.

Durham is also home to several private institutions that offer education through the 12th grade. Of the 11 private schools in Durham, nine have religious ties. The largest private school in Durham is also one of its only secular ones. Founded in 1933, Durham Academy enrolls more than 1,100 students for its kindergarten through 12th grade and is recognized for its students’ academic achievements.

Annual tuition for a high school student at Durham Academy is $18,700, and its Web site states that more than 10 percent of its students receive some form of financial aid.

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Agape Corner Boarding School 1402 Holloway St (919) 682-0546http:/ / www.agapecorner.org

B.E. Academy 916 Lamond Ave (919) 246-4112http:/ / www.alm-edu.org

Bethesda Christian Academy 1914 S Miami Blvd (919) 598-0190http:/ / www.bcacrusaders.org

Camelot Academy 809 Proctor St (919) 688-3040http:/ / www.camelotacademy.org

Carolina Friends School 4809 Friends School Rd (919) 383-6602http:/ / www.cfsnc.org/ index.htm

Carter Community School 1305 W Club Blvd (919) 416-9025http:/ / www.carterschool.org

Cresset Christian Academy 3707 Garrett Rd (919) 489-2655http:/ / www.cressetchristian.org

Duke School 3716 Old Erwin Rd (919) 493-2642http:/ / www.dukeschool.org

Durham Academy 3601 Ridge Rd (919) 493-9595http:/ / www.da.org

Durham Nativity School 1004 N Mangum St (919) 680-3790http:/ / www.durhamnativity.org

Faith Assembly Christian Center 3120 Fayetteville St (919) 687-2763http:/ / www.faccministries.orgGorman Christian Academy 3311 E Geer St (919) 688-2567http:/ / www.gormanbc.org/ gca.htm

Healthy Start Academy CharterElementary School 807 W Chapel Hill St (919) 956-5599http:/ / www.healthystartacademy.com

Immaculata Catholic School 721 Burch Ave (919) 682-5847http:/ / www.immaculataschool.org

Jamaat Ibad Ar-Rahman 3034 Fayetteville St (919) 683-5593http:/ / www.ibadarrahman.org

Kestrel Heights School 4700 S Alston Ave (919) 484-1300http:/ / www.kestrelheights.org

Maureen Joy Charter School 1955 W Cornwallis Rd (919) 493-6056http:/ / www.joycharter.org/

Montessori Children’s House of Durham 2400 University Dr (919) 489-9045http:/ / www.mchdurham.org

Montessori Community School 4512 Pope Rd (919) 493-8541http:/ / www.mcsdurham.org

Mount Zion Christian Academy 3519 Fayetteville St (919) 688-4245http:/ / www.mtzionchristianacademy.org

New Life Christian Academy 7415 Fayetteville Rd (919) 544-5652http:/ / www.nlcacademy.org

Quality Education Institute 800 Elmira Ave (919) 680-6544http:/ / www.qeidurham.org

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Research Triangle Charter Academy 2418 Ellis Rd (919) 957-7108http:/ / www.greatschools.net/ modperl/ browse_school/ nc/ 2733/

Sandra E. Lerner Jewish Community Day School 1935 W Cornwallis Rd (919) 286-5517http:/ / www.lernerschool.org

The Hill Center 3200 Pickett Rd (919) 489-7464http:/ / www.hillcenter.org

Triangle Day School 4911 Neal Rd (919) 383-8800http:/ / www.triangledayschool.org

Trinity School of Durhamand Chapel Hill 4011 Pickett Rd (919) 402-8262http:/ / www.trinityschoolnc.org

Tutorial 1/2 Christian School3026 Wake Forest Hwy (919) 596-8212

Y. T. Christian Academy &Technology Center 1534 Cher Dr (919) 484-1713

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Once you’ve decided where you want to live, securing the rental may involve some, or all the following...

Tenant Screening - Rental ApplicationInformation you provide to the landlord helps them determine if you qualify to rent their property according to their standards. While some landlords may only request references, property managers and apartment complex management typically requires you to fill out a comprehensive rental application.

LeaseThe relationship between you and your landlord is defined with a contract, typically a lease. Leases vary from landlord to landlord, but clauses in the lease will generally fall into one of the following categories:

Restatement of guaranteed legal rights 1.

A variation of a negotiable state or local law 2.

A policy or rule not covered by state/local law 3.

In North Carolina, a lease can be in writing or a verbal agreement. It is advisable to avoid a verbal agreements, however, if your landlord insists on a verbal agreement, prepare a letter of understanding, documenting basic terms of the agreement and other things you discussed prior to moving in.

Review and understand all parts of the lease before you sign it. If you’ve negotiated for things that are not written in the lease, include an addendum documenting what you agreed to and be sure that you and the landlord sign it.

Security Deposit & FeesIn addition to collecting the first month’s rent, your landlord may collect additional money prior to move-in.

Application FeeTypically between $10-$50, this fee pays for the expense of processing your application. This is a nonrefundable fee. Unless stated otherwise, If you are denied housing, you do not get this money back; if you are approved, it is not be applied to your rent.

Security DepositA security deposit provides assurance to the landlord that they will be reimbursed for possible specific losses caused by the tenant. With a rental period greater than month-to month, a landlord can charge up to the equivalent of 2 month’s rent. At the end of your lease term your landlord must refund your deposit within 30 days after your termination of tenancy. If the landlord refunds part of or none of your security deposit, they must provide you an itemized list of deductions.

Administrative FeeExpect this fee if you plan on moving into an apartment complex. The fee is typically $200-$300, is nonrefundable and may replace the security deposit (although some complexes will charge both).

Pet Deposit/Pet FeeIf you have a pet, your landlord will likely charge a deposit, fee or both. Just remember, a pet deposit is refundable (unless your pet does a lot of damage to the rental), a pet fee is nonrefundable.

Pet RentSome landlords charge additional rent for your pet/s.

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Is now a good time to refinance? To buy a first home?Given the situation of the market, it can be an excellent time to refinance. However, it is going to depend on the individual, their credit scores, the amount of equity, credit history and loan-to-value.

In regards to purchasing a first home, now is an awesome time. Seller’s are anxious to sell and with the condition of the market, they will settle on a price lower than they would have a year or two ago. Don’t be afraid to negotiate. Buying a house

is a game and the stronger player wins every time. I would also urge any potential home buyer from becoming emotionally attached. Part of the job of the realtor is try to get you to fall in love with a house. What if that does not work out? Then it may take more time to find the next one. If you can save the attachment until you have the keys in your hand, you may be much happier.

Is harder to get a mortgage loan due to the credit crisis?There have been a number of changes in mortgage lending.

These changes have affected the way that we determine mortgage rates. I would not say that it is harder to get a mortgage but you may not be as happy with how much you are able to afford.

Is it best to be pre-approved for a mortgage before you start looking?I believe that it is imperative that you get pre-qualified prior to beginning the house hunting process. There is a difference between being pre-approved and pre-qualified. Being pre-approved means that a loan application is prepared, credit reports are pulled and the loan is sent thru an automated underwriting process. This is done typically on a property that does not yet exist. I prefer the pre-qualification process.

First, this will give you a really good idea as to the price range that you should be looking. Secondly, you will get an idea as to your monthly payment. This will be beneficial in preparing your budget.

Next, you need to be careful during this process because if you provide to someone your date of birth and social security number, rest assured that they are going to pull your credit report(s). This is called an inquiry. This inquiry is going to drop your credit score anywhere from 2-14 points. This one inquiry will take 2 years to fall off of your credit report.

What I recommend and how I pre-qualify everyone is that I have them go to www.annualcreditreport.com. By selecting the state in which you live, clicking on request report and providing some basic info about yourself, you will be able to access your credit report for free and your credit score for $7.95. The credit report that I prefer is Equifax. Please be aware that this site is not from a 3rd party vendor like www.freecreditreport.com . This is a site that the bureaus provide the consumer their free report from all 3 bureaus once every 12 months. Too, by getting the Equifax report and score from annualcreditreport.com, you are getting the exact same report and score as if I pulled your credit.

How much should you put down on a home?Typically, the minimum down payment will depend on the type of loan that you are looking to do. If it is an FHA, the minimum down is 3.5% and if it is a FNMA loan, the minimum is 5%.

Everyone is pretty much aware that the days of 100% financ-ing are no longer available. They are at Duke Credit Union. We have been offering 100% financing, Home Express, since 2002, provided they are qualified borrowers.

On this product, we are the actual investor and lender. The way that we do it is to provide a 1st and 2nd mortgage. The first is for 80% of the loan-to-value and the 2nd is for 20% of the loan-to-value. The first mortgage is a 5/1 adjustable rate mortgage (ARM). This is amortized over 30 years with principle and interest. It is not an Interest-Only type of ARM, nor is it a Sub-Prime mortgage. The 2nd mortgage is a 15 year fixed rate mortgage. We offer this for purchases, refinances and 2nd homes. We even pay the closing costs on the 2nd mortgage portion for you.

What is PMI? What are discount points?PMI stands for Private Mortgage Insurance. This is an insurance policy for the lender protecting them against the mortgage go-ing to foreclosure. The amount that you pay generally depends on the amount of your down payment, loan amount and your credit score. To avoid this and you only want one mortgage,

Mortgages: Now is a good time to refinanceQ & A with Scott Baker, Mortgage Lending Officer at Duke University Federal Credit Union


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you will need to put down 20%. If you are unable, you will want to keep track of your principle and your home’s appreciation. My advice would be wait until you are certain that you have 22% equity before inquiring into the removal.

Discount points are where you typically see that the borrower is ‘buying down’ the rate. That is to say that they wanted a lower rate, they had extra cash on hand and they wanted a rate that was below the going rate. They could pay extra at the time of closing in order to get the lower rate. Each point is equal to 1% of the loan amount. One thing that I would suggest is to weigh the differ-ence and see where you break even from a cost perspective before handing over the extra money.

Can you briefly describe the different types of loans (fixed, adjustable, etc.) and how to you determine what is best for you?

There are several different types of mortgages available. The most common is the fixed rate. This means that the rate is fixed for as long as you own the home unless you refinance. The terms for this type can be anywhere from 30 down to 10 years.

Another type is the ARM, which is an acronym for Adjustable Rate Mortgage. ARM’s are a fixed rate for a specified period of time. This is generally either 3, 5, 7 or 10 years.

What happens is that the rate is fixed for the amount of years and then the rate can adjust yearly, on a conventional loan af-ter the initial period. With a FNMA type of ARM the rate can only adjust as much as 2% either up or down and there is a lifetime cap of 6%. Depending on the current market conditions you are sometimes able to get ARM’s with a lower rate than for a 30 year fixed.

The question to ask yourself before getting this type of loan is, how long do I intend on living in the home. Typical homeower’s today are in their house an average of 3 – 7 years. If that is the case, then it may be worth investigating further.

Interest Only mortgages are still available. I try to keep people away from this product. This type of mortgage provides the bor-rower an opportunity to own a home and to pay the interest only for a specified period of time. This type of loan means that you are not required to pay anything towards the principle dur-ing the initial period of 3-10 years. However, if you only pay the interest and you put nothing towards the principle, you are going to have a tough time trying to refinance when that initial period ends because the only equity that you are going to have is from appreciation and that will not be enough unless you put close to 20% down. Appreciation in this area can be anywhere up to about 4%.


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Classifieds, a bi-annual Housing Guide, frequent housing advertisements and ar-

ticles and a web site dedicated to available housing options - www.chroniclehous-

ing.com. The print version of the most recent Housing Guide is always available

online at www.dukechronicle.com.

Duke Community Housing DatabaseGo to communityhousing.duke.edu, click on the Find Housing link to retrieve

rentals from the database. You can find apartments, condominiums, duplexes,

houses, townhouses, and rooms.

DukeListThis university website has links to opportunities at Duke including rental infor-

mation from the Trading Post. Rental sections include Rental Housing, Roommates

and Looking to Rent ads. To access, visit DukeList and look for the Trading Post

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rental housing in the Triangle area including Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and

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C ROASDAILE C ROSSINGS C ROASDAILE C ROSSINGS C ROASDAILE C ROSSINGS Croasdaile Crossings Apartments are in the perfect location for Duke graduate students and associates! Just a 5 minute drive to campus and the Medical Center, Croasdaile Crossings apartment community is located at the intersection of Carver and Front Streets surrounded by Durham’s most prestigious residential setting.

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The following list includes neighborhoods and areas around Duke’s campus. More information is available from the Duke University Community Affairs office.

Neighborhoods north of Duke’s campusTrinity HeightsOld West DurhamWatts Hospital HillandaleWalltown

Neighborhoods south of Duke’s campusBurch AvenueTuscaloosa-LakewoodMorehead HillDuke Forest/Duke Homesites

Neighborhoods east of Duke’s campusTrinity ParkOld North DurhamDuke Park

Neighborhoods west of Duke’s campusAmerican Village AreaIncludes the American Village neighborhood and other subdivisions - Forest Oaks (townhouse community), Walden Pond (townhouse community), and apartment complexes

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When you bring contractors, carpenters, plumb-ers and assorted workmen into your home, you are opening up your whole life to them. Not only do you need to confirm that they are competent pro-fessionals, you must assess their integrity, as well. You want to know that you can trust them to do the job right, as well as respect your home and its contents.

You can avoid most serious problems with a lit-

tle planning and foresight. You want both capable and honest workers in your home, and can increase your chances of a successful and stress-free renova-tion by using this list of questions to ask contractors before hiring them.

Insurance and bonding Make sure your contractor is fully insured before

you let him start your job. The company and/or the employees should be bonded, and you should ask for

the particulars of the insurance coverage early in your negotiations.

Warranties You will want to know what kind of home build-

ing warranties are provided, on both the work it-self and on the materials used in the project. You should keep good records of any warranted work or materials so that you are prepared for any prob-lems down the line.

References Checking contractors’ references is crucial.

Not only do you want to hear testimonials about their work, you will want to discover if they are they part of any homebuilder or tradesman asso-ciations. Checking references means speaking with other homeowners for whom the contractors have worked, as well as consulting the state licensing board and the Better Business Bureau about any complaints.

Portfolio Take a good look at the contractors’ portfolios

and make sure that you are satisfied with the level of their previous work.

Job supervisor Make sure that you know who the onsite su-

pervisor will be for your renovation. What is the person’s experience? Will they speak and make decisions for the contractor in his absence?

Project timeframeA timetable is crucial for any big job, of any

kind, so you need to ask specific questions about when the job will start, how long each phase will take and so forth. This information will be part of your project plan, so you need to get it early and get it “set in stone.”

Budget You will want to calculate the cost for your home

improvement as accurately as possible, naturally. Make sure your contractor has a plan, too, and breaks out the costs of materials and labor. Find out right away what type of payment plan is expected, as well as what sort of deposit is required. Needless to say, keep all receipts.

Subcontractors If the contractor uses subcontractors, as most

will for electrical and plumbing work (at the least), make sure to get the same kind of information about them as you did on the contractor.

Appliances and other hardware It is your house and your money, so you do not

need to cede the authority for buying materials and appliances entirely to the contractor. It is per-fectly understandable that you would want to get the best prices for the components of the project.

Ask the right questions before hiring a contractor


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The way to avoid problems is to spell everything out in advance. If the contractor is too insistent on using particular suppliers or distributors, it may be because they have some kind of “arrangement” with them.

PermitsYou need to decide who will be responsible for

getting the proper building permits and dealing with inspectors. The contractor’s expertise here is essen-tial, although you may wish to be in the loop here.

Like any other sizable endeavor, a home renova-tion can be complicated and tricky. The best overall rule for managing this kind of project is clear, con-tinuous communication. Nothing should be decid-ed or done in the dark, and everything should be undertaken in accordance with the plan, the bud-get and the timetable.

It is mostly a matter of common sense and self-discipline. Make the plan and stick to it as closely as possible, while still allowing for some mid-stream changes if necessary. Stay positive, keep your wits about you and press on, deliberately and with a sense of purpose. Consider your home renovation another adventure in life, and make your mind up to enjoy it!

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Making sure your contractor will obtain all the proper permits is one step in finding the correct company to ensure your building project goes smoothly.

Having a plan drawn out can assure you that your contractor knows exactly what you want and expect from your remodeling or new construc-tion project.


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Take Me Out to the Ball GameYou can’t fully embrace life in the Bull City without a visit to the Durham Bulls, the Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. Made famous by the 1988 movie Bull Durham, the team draws in record crowds all season long, often filling its 10,000-seat downtown stadium designed by the architects of Camden Yards. It’s a baseball lover’s dream from the tra-ditional seventh-inning stretch to roaming vendors selling cotton candy, peanuts and cold drinks. Arrive early to check out the restaurants next door in the refurbished American-Tobacco Campus.

Eat Local. Eat WellThis advice is easily followed if you visit the Durham Farmer’s Market, open Saturdays year round and Wednesday after-noons in the summer. Located at the new Pavilion at Dur-ham Central Park, the market features more than 50 ven-dors, all located within 70 miles of the market. As you weave through the bustling crowds, you’ll find produce, meat, eggs, flowers, plants, baked goods, pottery, jewelry and artwork. If you’re hungry after shopping the stalls, stop by the neigh-boring Piedmont restaurant, which serves only local, seasonal food often fresh from the market.

An Afternoon DelightFor both students and locals, there’s no better place to have an afternoon picnic or study session than the Sarah B. Duke Botanical Gardens. You can sunbathe on a blanket or throw a football on the spacious South Lawn or grab a seat with a book along the terrace. Watch the garden’s resident ducks and geese from one of the bridges over the pond in the Cul-berson Asiatic Arboretum. Hidden throughout the garden are benches and secluded nooks and crannies that make you feel like the grounds are all your own.

Chow DownWhen in North Carolina, do as the North Carolinians: eat barbeque and lots of it. And one of the best places in the state just happens to be the legendary Bullock’s Barbeque off Hillsborough Road. They serve authentic Eastern-style pulled pork barbeque with tangy vinegar style sauce, hot and crispy hush puppies, Brunswick stew, and Southern sweet tea.

Get Away From It AllThe beautiful Eno River winds it way through Durham offer-ing a quiet, scenic respite from busy streets. There are several access points to the Eno River State Park where you can hike, fish, canoe, and daydream. Two local favorites are the hiking trails at the Fews Ford Access and Durham’s city park, West Point on the Eno.

A Taste of Summer Year RoundDurham is home to its own gourmet popsicle stand that of-fers water- or cream-based Mexican paletas. Locopops is known for its unusual flavors such as Mojito, Pistachio, Cu-cumbers and Chile. They also serve basic fruit flavors, and everything is made in house with fresh ingredients. Because of its popularity, the owners expanded from their original shop on Hillsborough Road to five additional locations across the Triangle.

Working OutKnown by locals as the Golf Course Loop, the Al Buehler Cross Country Trail is one of the best places in town to get a good workout. The hilly three-mile gravel trail circles around the perimeter of the Washington Duke Inn and Golf Course. The heavily-shaded trail is maintained by the Office of the Duke Forest, which oversees 7,000 acres of privately owned land in Alamance, Durham and Orange counties that is used for recreation and research purposes.

Downtown DelicaciesFor beignets as good if not better than the famed ones from Café Du Monde in New Orleans, stop by Rue Cler, a Parisian-style restaurant in downtown Durham. The beig-nets at Rue Cler are made to order so these bite size donuts sprinkled with powder sugar come out hot and ready to melt in your mouth every time. Who knew that something that only costs $7 per dozen could be featured in Food and Wine Magazine?

Shop and StrollThere’s no better place to spend a lazy afternoon perus-ing shops than Ninth Street. It’s a great walk-able shopping district that can meet anybody’s needs from fine arts at Zola

Craft Gallery to beautiful bouquets at Ninth Street Flowers to stylish clothes and more at Za Za Zsu Boutique. And of course you’ll want to venture over to gorgeous Brightleaf Square in downtown Durham, which offers spectacular din-ing and a wide array of shopping options.

Fresh Air and FoodKnown for its hearty sandwiches and fresh baked goods, Fos-ter’s Market is often packed to the brim during the weekday lunch hour and weekend mornings. The gourmet food mar-ket café has been a staple in Durham since it was opened in 1990. The food is to die for, but eating it on the market’s large front porch makes the experience even better.

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The following shows utility providers in the Durham area. Durham residents can also call the city’s One Call service for more information, 560-1200.

Electricity: Duke Energy• Apply for electricity by calling 1-800-777-9898 or by visiting the Duke Energy web site.• Orders for electricity are processed Monday-Satur-day, 8:00am-9:00pm.• Allow 3-5 business days for your order to be processed.

Natural Gas: PSNC Energy• Apply for gas service by calling 1-877-776-2427.• A deposit may be required to set up a new account. The deposit amount is based on the previous usage at your new address.• It can take 2 days to 1 week (peak move-in season) to start gas service.

Taking care of the basicsWho to call when you’re going to move

Water: City of Durham - Water Management101 City Hall Plaza(919) 560-4411Office Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday – FridayTo activate water service, you must go to City Hall Plaza and provide the following:• A $50 deposit or credit reference letter from an-other utility• A copy of your lease agreement• Social security card or a photo ID

Heating Oil: Couch Oil Company(919) 286-5408Office Hours:Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, Saturday, 9:00am - Noon

Don C. Christian Co., Inc.(919) 596-8169Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Telephone: Verizon• Apply for phone service by calling 800-483-4000.• You may also apply for service by visiting the GTE Phone Mart at Northgate Mall, Telephone: 286-7336Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10:00am-9:00pm.• A deposit may be charged to set up a new account.• A connection charge is required to start your new tele-phone service. Installation charges generally ap-pear on your first telephone bill.• Phone connection normally takes 2 business days.

Cable TV:Time Warner Cable708 E. Club Blvd.Durham, NC 27704(919) 220-4481To order cable television service, call 1-888-489-2666.Cable hookup requires payment for installation and one month’s service.

Garbage, Trash & LandfillCity of Durham Solid Waste Management1833 Camden AveDurham, NC 27701(919) 560-4185

RecyclingCity of Durham Solid WasteManagement1833 Camden AveDurham, NC 27701(919) 560-4185

Tidewater Fibre Corporation1017 S Hoover RdDurham, NC 27703(919) 957-8803


Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm Apartments are located in the midst of beautiful Croasdaile Farm, just a 5 minute drive from Duke’s Campus, Duke Medical Center, VA Hospital, I-85, and all your shopping needs.

Web site: www.gardenviewrealty.com/woodstone • email: [email protected]

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From I-40W to the NC 147 (Durham Freeway) take the Fulton St./Hillandale Rd. exit. Take right on

Hillandale Rd. Go approx. 1 1/2mi. crossing I-85. Take left onto Carver St. Proceed 1 mi. Turn right onto Croasdaile Farm Pkwy.

Woodstone 1/4 mile on left.

Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday by appointment

100 Millspring Drive Durham, NC 27705 (919)382-7585 fax:(919)384-1933

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• Unusually spacious floor plans featuring nine-foot ceilings throughout, walk-in closets in each bedroom, large patio/balcony, and living rooms with bay windows

• Gourmet kitchen includes all-electric appliances: frost-free refrigerator with icemaker, dishwasher, stove with self-cleaning oven, built-in microwave and pantry

• All apartments are furnished with a full-size washer and dryer in a separate laundry room adjacent to the kitchen

• Each apartment has an exterior locked storage closet

• Rent includes: alarm system & monthly monitoring, water, sewer, trash and recycling

• Sprinkler system throughout apartment

• Clubhouse with complete kitchen, large screen TV, VCR/DVD player and state of the art sound system & complimentary coffee/tea bar

• Wireless Internet available throughout clubhouse and pool deck area

• Business Center features two computers with high-speed internet access, printers, fax and copier for resident’s use

• Fitness center with keyless entry for 24-hour access

• Olympic size swimming pool and 2 tennis courts equipped with lighting for night play

• Complete access to 3 miles of walking trails, lakes, and gazebo

• Garage and storage units available with remote control access

• One pet under 35 lbs welcomed

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• Breakfast Bar • 24-hour laundry facility • Barbecue/picnic area • Lighted tennis courts

Comfort, Value, and Convenience

APARTMENT S • Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes • Fireplaces, solariums (in select apartments) • Tranquil tree lined views of Duke Forest • Wooded trails and picnic area

from $449 monthly, short-term leases available

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The Century Experience Offering one, two and three bedroom apartment homes DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR DUKE STUDENTS & EMPLOYEES

Once in a while you’ll discover a special place away from the stress of everyday life. Welcome to Century Creek at Research Triangle Park. We have all the comforts you’ve come to expect, plus additional amenities, unparalleled resident service and the Century Experience. Located in the RTP, just minutes from Duke, I-40, 540, Highway 55/54 and RDU Airport. Century Creek is in the heart of it all!

On-line Rent payment Executive Business Center Coffee and Tea Bar Minutes from Brier Creek/Southpoint Picnic and Grill Stations Garages and Storage Pets are welcome

Full-size W/D Available 6-15 Month Leases Video Library Brand New Dog Park Resort-style Pool w/ Wi-Fi State-of-the-art Fitness Studio Car Care Center

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2850 Courtney Creek Blvd. • Durham • 919.544.2300 www.liveatcenturycreek.com

Smart Home promotes smart, green livinghe Home Depot Smart Home, located off

Campus Drive behind the Freeman Center for Jewish Life, was but a concept less than three years ago.

The home currently houses 10 graduate and undergraduate students. Conceptualized in 2003 by Mark Younger, Pratt ‘03, the project received the support of the Pratt School of Engineering and then-Pratt Dean Kristina Johnson.

After securing funding from dozens of cor-porate and academic sponsors, the home broke ground in November 2006, and con-struction finished two years later.

The United States Green Building Council, which ranks a building’s design by the Leader-ship in Energy and Environmental Design rating, has recognized the Smart Home’s environmental friendliness. The home is certified as a LEED-Platinum building—the highest rank given by the USGBC.

Environmental-friendly appliances come standardized in the house, complete with steam laundry machines and a central-controlled, auto-dimming fluorescent lighting system.

“The lighting system is special because any light switch in the house can be programmed to control any other light in the house,” said former Smart Home director Tom Rose, Pratt ‘05. “And we have dimmable compact fluo-rescent light bulbs, which are relatively new.”

The Smart Home also features a rainwater collection system and a large set of solar pan-els, which is displayed prominently on the front of the house. The panels are used to heat water and help power the Home.

The Home Deport Smart Home houses an active group of student scientists and engi-neers, each with their projects to help better the Home. Currently, the Smart Home also houses two Canadian exchange students.

In order to promote innovation, the Smart Home runs the annual Smart Living Competi-tion, in which groups of student work to de-velop innovative design projects that can be tested and implemented in the home.

Smart Home President Kelvin Gu, a junior, led the Smart Billiards project last academic year. The project was aimed at helping casual pool players refine their shots by predicting and visualizing the path of their shots.

Other projects at the Smart Home include an information telescope and a community garden lo-cated at the back of the Home.

The Home Depot Smart Home currently houses 10 graduate and under-graduate students.


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Buying a home is the largest purchase most people will ever make. Homeownership has great benefits. Homeownership also comes with certain responsibili-ties.

Are you ready for homeownership? Look at your current situation and determine if:

• You have a steady, reliable source of income and a steady employment history for at least two years. • You have a credit history.

• Your total debt is manageable and you can af-ford to take on the costs associated with homeown-ership.

• You have money saved for a down payment and closing costs or you have access to other sources of funds, such as an employment bonus, tax refund, or a gift from a relative.

Think about your future plans that might affect your ability to manage the costs of homeownership.

• Consider whether you need to make lifestyle changes that might include not taking expensive vacations or purchasing luxury cars, and dining out less.

• Consider the costs of a growing family when looking at your homeownership budget.

• Consider whether your future plans might in-clude a wedding or college education for yourself or your children.

And remember, the mortgage is not the only ex-pense you need to consider. Homeownership comes with other potential budget items such as repairs, maintenance, taxes, landscaping, etc.

Once you fully understand your current situation, your future plans, and the big picture in terms of homeownership, it’s important to look at the pros and cons of homeownership to make the best deci-sion for you and your family.

Why Own?

There are many great reasons to consider owning a home:

• You’ll have a place that is yours! You’ll own it, have a place to raise your children and become a part of your community. You can pass your home down to your children, and their children, creating security for generations to come.

• You may pay less to own a home than you would to rent – and it’s yours at the end!

Homeownership can reduce the federal income taxes you pay. You can deduct the interest on your home mortgage and property taxes you pay on your home on the tax returns you file each year. These tax savings partially reduce, or offset somewhat, the actual cost of owning your home.

• Your monthly payments won’t ever go up if you choose a fixed-rate mortgage!

There are many benefits to home ownership but many things to consider before taking that step.

Owning a home: Benefits, Risks and Myths


If you choose a mortgage with a fixed-interest rate (one that stays the same for the life of the loan, say 30 years), you’ll pay the same mortgage payment each month for the entire 30 years of the loan (if your taxes go up, your escrow will go up – increasing your monthly payment).

• You’ll build a good nest egg! Owning a home and building equity is the single greatest source of financial security and independence for the majority of people who’ve taken this step.

What Are the Risks?

Overall, homeownership is a good investment for most people, but there are risks. If you understand the benefits and risks of homeownership, you can make the best decision about when to buy a home.

So what are the risks of homeownership? • Monthly housing expenses can increase. Your monthly mortgage payment may be larger than your rent. These higher monthly payments may be offset by a tax benefit at the end of the year. Talk to a tax professional to understand your particular situation.

• You become your own landlord. If an appliance breaks, you will have to pay for its repair or replace-ment. You are also responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of your home and your property.

• You may need to sell your house due to life circumstances. Depending on the local real estate market, you might not be able to sell your home quickly. You may also face additional expenses, such as hiring a real estate professional.

Myths About Homeownership

How lenders assess mortgage applications has changed a lot in the last 20 years. What closed the door to homeownership then may not be a factor today.

The following are some common homeownership myths:

Myth: You need great credit to become a hom-eowner.Fact: You may still be able to buy a home and you have less-than-perfect credit. And remember, you can improve your credit over time. But if you are buying a home and you have less-than-perfect credit, talk to a housing counselor who can help you avoid a mortgage you can’t afford.

Myth: You need to put 20% down to buy a home.Fact: There are many types of mortgage products and programs that allow low and no down pay-ments. But remember that your interest rate may be higher for a low or no down payment loan. Also, be sure to factor in other costs such as closing costs, property taxes, moving expenses, and repairs.

Myth: If you don’t have a bank account or credit cards, you can’t qualify for a mortgage.Fact: Having a bank account is always a good idea and helps you establish credit. However, lenders can approve you for a mortgage even if you don’t have a bank account or credit cards. You’ll likely need to keep records showing a history of payments you’ve made for items such as rent, utilities, and car pay-ments.

Myth: Lenders share your personal financial informa-tion with other companies.Fact: By law, banks and other financial institutions are restricted in their uses and disclosures of informa-tion about you. In some situations, you may choose to restrict the disclosure of your information if you don’t want it to be shared. If you are unsure how your information will be used, don’t be afraid to ask – it’s your right to know.

Myth: If you’re late on your monthly mortgage pay-ments, you’ll lose your house.Fact: If you have a financial hardship, like the death of your spouse or a medical emergency, and fall be-hind, it’s possible to keep your home and get back on track if you contact your lender early. Even if it is not possible to keep your home, you can sell your home and possibly buy a less expensive one rather than face foreclosure.

Myth: You can’t get a mortgage if you’ve changed jobs several times in the last few years.Fact: Not true. You can change jobs several times and still get a loan to buy a home. Lenders under-stand that people change jobs. The important thing is to show that you’ve had a stable income.

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Drees Townhomes at Brightleaf at the Park, from the $140s• 2 to 3-story townhomes, off ering 2 to 4 Bedrooms

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DURHAM1. Ashfi eld Place

From the $230s 477-5844From I-85, exit north on Guess Rd. Go 4.5 miles, past Umstead Rd., to community entrance on right.

2. The Colony at American Village* New Section! — From the low $300s 225-8648Rt. 15-501 to northwest on Hwy. 751 (Cameron Blvd.)

through Duke Forest. Right on Constitution Dr., left on American Dr. .7 miles. Left on Sycamore Shoals Rd. into

community. Call for information.

3. Brightleaf at the Park Single family homes from the $280s 596-9513

Townhomes from the $140s 957-8617I-540 to north on US-70 (Glenwood Ave.) towards Research Triangle Park. Turn right into community just before Sherron

Rd./Miami Blvd.

HILLSBOROUGH4. Churton Grove

From the $320s 732-5112I-85 to Exit 170 (Rt. 70 Bypass) North approximately 4 miles to right on St. Mary’s Rd., then 1/4 mile to community entrance on left.

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1520 Magnolia 1101 Exchange Place 1520magnolia.com 715-1524 1 to 3 call for current pricing

X X X pool wifi , cont’l bfast,coffee bar

Addington Farms 240 Ivy Meadow Lane addingtonfarms.com 828-1568 1 to 3 call for current pricing

X X X car care, tennis

Alexan Garrett Farms 4130 Garrett Rd alexangarrettfarms.com 765-1231 1 to 3 $915-1350 X X X movie theater, internet café

Alexan Place at South Square

100 Alexan Drive alexanplaceapts.com 828-1347 1 to 3 $860-1380 X X X dog park, theater room

Anderson Apartments 1600 Anderson Street trinityprop.com 776-1119 1 to 3 $575-900 X newly renovated, free washer/dryer

Atrium 3800 Meriwether Dr gscapartments.com 750-1058 1 to 2 $606-753 X X X fl exible leases, tennis, gated

Avalon at Bridgefi eld 325 Bridgefi eld Place ticonproperties.com 650-700 1 $585-610 X security alarm, washer, dryer & water included

Belmont Apartments 1000 McQueen Dr livebelmont.com 788-1130 1 to 2 $899-1249 X X X clubhouse, racquetball

Berkeley at Southpoint 1400 Laurel Springs Rd

berkeleysouthpoint.com 843-1410 1 to 3 $700-1150 X X X putting green, clubhouse, tennis

Campus Walk 2748 Campus Walk trinityprop.com 690-1085 2 to 3 $675-950 X free washer/dryer

Century Creek 2850 Courtney Creek Blvd

centurycreek.com 889-1491 1 to 3 call for current pricing

X X X car care, gated, alarm system

Chapel Tower 1315 Morreene Rd gscapartments.com 550-1325 1 to 3 $400-798 X X fl exible leases

Colonial Grand atPatterson Place

100 Northcreek Dr colonialprop.com 692-1362 1 to 3 call for current pricing

X X X walking trails

Colonial Grand atResearch Park

400 Stone Lion Dr colonialprop.com 484-1594 1 to 3 $525-1305 X X X car care, movie theater

Colonial Townhouses 2920 Chapel Hill Rd gscapartments.com 1075 2 $579+ X X X fl exible leases

Colonial Village at Deerfi eld

910 Constitution Dr colonialprop.com 789-1206 1 to 2 $647-1260 X X X car care, tennis, trails, close to campus

Colonial Village at Woodlake

1000 Lydia’s Way colonialprop.com 677-1216 1 to 3 $590-960 X X X volleyball, dog park, grill area

Croasdaile Apartments 1829 Front St brantleyproperties.com 730-1100 1 to 3 $670-890 X X X playground

Croasdaile Crossings 2116 Front St brantleyproperties.com 750-1250 1 to 2 $750-925 X X X fl exible leases

Duke Manor 311 South LaSalle St gscapartments.com 550-940 1 to 2 $401-624 X X X fl exible leases, tennis

Duke Villa 1505 Duke University gscapartments.com 445-950 1 to 2 $352-639 X X fl exible leases

Dupont Circle 500 Dupont Circle Rd ticonproperties.com 600 1 $460 X new appliances

Erwin Square Apartments 905 West Main St 715-1420 1 to 3 $695-1625 on 9th Street

Erwin Terrace 2816 Erwin Rd teamincnc.com 1050-1750 2 $1313-2188 X electric fi replace

Forest Apartments 800 White Pine Dr theforestapartments.com 400-824 1 to 2 $525-825 X X X tennis courts

Glenbrook East & West 4811 & 5010 Garrett Rd

ticonproperties.com 610-1162 1 to 2 $550-815 X apartments & townhomes available

Hawk’s Nest 3400 Sandy Creek Dr ticonproperties.com 980 2 $715 X duplex homes

Holly Hill 2716-D Campus Walk teamincnc.com 780-1315 1 to 3 $560-775 X fl exible leases

Lenox East and West 100 Mayfi eld Circle ticonproperties.com 650-1640 1 to 3 $570-960 X security system

Lofts at Lakeview 2616 Erwin Rd loftsatlakeview.com 685-1672 1 to 2 $1019-2399 X X X lounge, theater

North Pointe Commons 2335 Broad St northpointecommons-apts.com 818-1529 1 to 3 $725-1220 X X X clubhouse, tennis courts

Parc at University Tower 20 Morcroft Lane parcatuniversitytower.com 725-1234 1 to 3 $784-1204 X X X fl exible lease, tennis

Pinnacle Ridge 3611 University Dr pinnacleridgeapthomes.com 634-1004 1 to 2 $660-885 X X X tennis, racquetball

Poplar Manor 2716-D Campus Walk teamincnc.com 705-846 1 to 2 $665-740 X fl exible leases

Poplar West Louise Circle trinityprop.com 360-838 1 to 3 $470-750 X walk to West, on-site laundry

Station 9 2211 Hillsborough Rd stationnine.com 732-1611 1 to 2 $935-2000 X X X security alarms

Strawberry Hill 1321 Newcastle Rd 650-1102 1 to 3 $515-845 X X fl exible leases, tennis

Stonesthrow Apartments 3207 Stonesthrow Lane

stonesthrowapartments.com 700-945 1 to 2 $599-750 X X tennis courts

Sutton Station 5836 Fayetteville Rd suttonstation.com 824-1729 1 to 2 $880-1695 X X security alarms, gas fi replaces

Taylor’s Pond 401 Archdale Dr ticonproperties.com 730-1162 1 to 2 $685-835 X townhouses built in 2005

The Lodge at Southpoint 1300 Knoll Circle lodgeatsouthpoint.com 648-1352 1 to 3 $700-1300 X X X dog park, weekly resident functions

The Pointe at Chapel Hill 100 Saluda Court pointeatchapelhill.com 713-1662 1 to 3 $710-1400 X X X clubhouse, tennis

University Apartments 1500 Duke University universityapartmentsdurham.com 529-952 1 to 2 $780-980 X X X grills, fi repit

Woodstone Apartments 100 Millspring Dr gardenviewrealty.com 840-1320 1 to 3 $890+ X X X fl exible leases, clubhouse


• Homesites ranging from .75 acres to 2.7 acres, starting at $190,000.

• Planned Residential Community, governed by community-wide standards

• Beautiful walking paths, gazebos, a 6 1 ⁄ 2 acre lake with fishing pier and serene woodland park for the exclusive use of Croasdaile Farm residents.

• Located three minutes from I-85 and five minutes from Duke and Duke Medical Center.

www.gardenviewrealty.com Contact Jo Oakley

at Garden View Realty or [email protected]

(919) 383-5575

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Enjoy the Lodge at Southpoint Lifestyle The Lodge at Southpoint offers outstanding amenities, superior service,

and superb location near l-40 and NC 751. � Spacious 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms � Oval Roman soaking tubs � Microwaves included � Washer/Dryers included � Built in computer desks with shelves � Resort-style Pool � Fitness Center with rock climbing wall � Hi-Definition Movie Theater � Wireless Business Center � Billiards Room � Sand Volleyball Court & Tot Lot � Dog Park � Putting Green � DVD Library

Directions: From I40 West, take exit 274. Turn Left on Highway 751. Turn left on Renaissance

Parkway. Our community is on the right.

Enjoy the Lodge at Southpoint Lifestyle

1300 Knoll Circle • Durham, NC 27713 Phone: 919-484-2866 • Fax: 919-806-0400


Single Family and Ranch Homes From the $190’s

Located off Hwy 70 & Sherron Rd(919) 957-2700

Mulberry Park – Townhomes from the $160’s

Located off Mount Herman Road/ACC Blvd(919) 321-0804

Signature II Townhomes From the $220’s

Country Club Collection From the $230’s

Coming

Early2011:

Thompson Ridge3 Townhome CollectionsFrom the mid $100sThompson Ridge is located 1.5 miles from Duke off Constitution Drive

ChamberlynneSingle Family HomesFrom the mid $200sChamberlynne is located minutes from Streets at Southpoint off Fayetteville Rd and Juliette Drive

Located off Brier Creek Parkway(919) 598-8725

1-800-787-0414

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