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Abbington needs a coordinator for the neighborhood FALL yard sale. We have guidelines in place that will make this is a fairly easy event to coordinate. No date has been chosen, so you get to pick what weekend works for you. If you can help us out, please contact Sue Davis at [email protected] or 267-3636. YARD SALE COORDINATOR ABBINGTON NEWS Message from the President Quarterly Update om Abbington HOA President, Kevin McElroy It’s hard to believe that summer is over and the kids are back at school. I hope that everyone was able to take time to enjoy the pool this year, and maybe even squeeze in a tennis match on the newly resurfaced courts. Now that all schools are back in session, please be extra careful in the morning and afternoon when kids are getting on and off the bus. A lot of the bus stops have changed locations this year, so kids are having to walk further distances. Let’s make sure that we keep an eye out for them as they are crossing streets and making their way to and from home. Fall is a great time for working in the yard – aerating, seeding, mulching flower beds and sprucing up from the brutal summer sun. Residents with homes located on the sidewalk -side, please remember to trim trees and bushes back from overhanging/encroaching the sidewalk. A little extra work put in now will pay off next spring and summer. As always, I welcome your comments and suggestions and I look forward to seeing you around the neighborhood. HOA BOARD President, Kevin McElroy Vice President, Kevin Lillis Secretary, Dean Baker Treasurer, Jay Kitzmiller Member at Large, Z Siddiqui Check the back panel or abbingtonapex.com for contact info. The Abbington pool will close on September 7, 2014 after another wonderful summer season. Residents are encouraged to come by and enjoy the pool in the final days. We extend a special thanks to our lifeguards and to all our residents for their part in making the Abbington pool a fun and relaxing family destination this summer. The Abbington directory was recently updated. There were a lot of changes, so if you keep a hard copy you will need to reprint a new directory. The directory is posted on the website at www.abbingtonapex.com. You’ll need a password to access the directory. Fill out a password request on the website by clicking on the password request option under the directory drop down menu. UPDATED DIRECTORY POSTED POOL CLOSING FALL 2014 PAGE 1
Transcript of ABBINGTON NEWS G...the real estate market in 2014.! As home prices rise, real estate investors leave...
Abbington needs a coordinator for the neighborhood FALL yard sale. We have guidelines in place that
will make this is a fairly easy event to coordinate. No date has been chosen, so you get to pick what
weekend works for you. If you can help us out, please contact Sue Davis at [email protected] or
267-3636."
YARD SALE COORDINATOR
ABBINGTON NEWSMessage from the President!Quarterly Update from Abbington HOA President, Kevin McElroy
It’s hard to believe that summer is over and the kids are back at school. I hope that everyone was able to take time to enjoy the pool this year, and maybe even squeeze in a tennis match on the newly resurfaced courts.!
Now that all schools are back in session, please be extra careful in the morning and afternoon when kids are getting on and off the bus. A lot of the bus stops have changed locations this year, so kids are having to walk further distances. Let’s make sure that we keep an eye out for them as they are crossing streets and making their way to and from home.!
Fall is a great time for working in the yard – aerating, seeding, mulching flower beds and sprucing up from the brutal summer sun. Residents with homes located on the sidewalk-side, please remember to trim trees and bushes back from overhanging/encroaching the sidewalk. A little extra work put in now will pay off next spring and summer.!
As always, I welcome your comments and suggestions and I look forward to seeing you around the neighborhood.!
HOA BOARD!President, Kevin McElroy!Vice President, Kevin Lillis!Secretary, Dean Baker!Treasurer, Jay Kitzmiller!Member at Large, Z Siddiqui!!Check the back panel or abbingtonapex.com for contact info. !
The Abbington pool will close on September 7, 2014 after another wonderful summer season. Residents are encouraged to come by and enjoy the pool in the final days. !
We extend a special thanks to our lifeguards and to all our residents for their part in making the Abbington pool a fun and relaxing family destination this summer.
The Abbington directory was recently updated. There were a lot of changes, so if you keep a hard copy you will need to reprint a new directory. The directory is posted on the website at www.abbingtonapex.com. You’ll need a password to access the directory. Fill out a password request on the website by clicking on the password request option under the directory drop down menu.
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Wake County Public School District released the first draft of the assignment proposals for two new schools opening next year in Apex. According to the plan Apex Friendship High School will open with grades 9 and 10 only for the 2015-2016 school year. The first draft of the assignment plan indicates that any student rising into grade 11 or 12 living in the base attendance area will continue at their current high school with their current level of transportation. However, 9th and 10th grade students are not eligible to “grandfather” unless they have an 11th or 12th grade sibling.!Siblings of “grandfathered” students can request a transfer to
attend the same school with their sibling. The proposal indicates these requests will be approved. !Students who request to grandfather will be considered transfer students and are not eligible for district transportation. !
Scotts Ridge Elementary will also open for the 2015-2016 year. Students would be eligible to request a transfer to "grandfather" at their current schools if they are rising into grades 4 or 5. Siblings of grandfathered students can request a transfer to attend the same school as their older sibling. !Students who request to grandfather, again would be considered transfer students and would not be eligible for district transportation.!The proposed assignment plan and maps of attendance areas can be reviewed at www.wcpss.net/enrollment-proposal. Also, the Board of Education is garnering input via an online forum called Mindmixer. Since the proposal directly impacts our neighborhood, families are encouraged to join the conversation. To register and post comments visit http://envisionwake.mindmixer.com.
School assignment changes likely to impact Abbington Students and FamiliesSCOTTS RIDGE ELEMENTARY AND APEX FRIENDSHIP HIGH OPEN 2015-2016
Source: www.wcpss.net/enrollment-proposal.
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ACTIVE LISTINGSAddress Heated SQ. FT. Bedrooms Full Baths Half Baths Garage Year Built List Price308 Hillantrae Lane 3824 4 3 1 2 2001 489,900.00$ 205 Lyndenbury Drive 3117 4 2 1 2 2001 430,500.00$ 221 Lansbrooke Lane 3270 5 3 1 2 2004 465,000.00$ UNDER CONTRACT LISTINGSAddress Heated SQ. FT. Bedrooms Full Baths Half Baths Garage Year Built List Price413 Kellyridge Drive 2062 4 2 1 2 1999 305,000.00$ 528 Kellyridge Drive 2676 4 2 1 2 2002 389,000.00$ CLOSED LISTINGS - WELCOME TO OUR NEIGHBORHOODAddress Heated SQ. FT. Bedrooms Full Baths Half Baths Garage Year Built Sales Price102 Buckhaven Court 2424 4 3 0 2 1998 367,000.00$ 304 Chanticlair Drive 3656 5 4 1 2 2002 498,000.00$ 325 Chanticlair Drive 3669 4 3 1 2 2001 495,500.00$ 405 Chanticlair Drive 3242 4 2 1 2 1999 424,000.00$ 206 Chilcott Lane 3411 4 3 1 2 2002 485,000.00$ 102 Duncroft Court 3700 4 3 1 2 2002 486,000.00$ 104 Erlwood Court 2707 4 2 1 2 2000 409,800.00$ 207 Glenshire Court 2221 4 2 1 2 1999 382,900.00$ 300 Hillantrae Lane 3070 4 3 1 2 2002 450,000.00$ 412 Kellyridge Drive 2464 4 2 1 2 1999 365,000.00$ 115 Kentbury Lane 2889 4 3 1 2 2001 410,499.00$ 105 Langshire Court 2902 4 2 1 2 1998 390,000.00$ 518 Lyndenbury Drive 3021 4 2 1 2 1999 435,500.00$ 102 Strawthorne Court 3700 5 3 1 2 2003 450,000.00$ 103 Strawthorne Court 2892 4 2 1 2 2003 393,000.00$ 107 Strawthorne Court 3220 5 4 0 2 2004 469,900.00$ 103 Witheridge Court 3328 5 3 1 2 2004 440,500.00$
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Article submitted by Brad & Wendy Simmons. Source: Allen Tate eTrends, allentate.comMOVING UP After years of sitting on the sidelines and wanting (but waiting) to sell, move-up buyers are dominating the real estate market in 2014.!As home prices rise, real estate investors leave the market and it becomes more difficult for first-time buyers to come up with a down payment. That leaves repeat buyers, who have homes that are now rising in value and thus, are not challenged by a down payment because they have equity.!According to the National Association of Realtors®, nearly half of recent sellers were also buying a larger home at a higher price, with 59 percent buying a newer home.!For many of today’s move-up buyers, it’s been nine or more years since they have last purchased a home – half again as long as the six-year time between purchases in 2007.!Those few extra years have made a difference in the real estate landscape. Today’s buyers can expect the following:!
• Buying and selling homes concurrently. In today’s limited inventory market, it’s good practice to find the right home – and then list your current home for sale. This will help you coordinate your move without having to rent and move twice. But don’t be surprised by sellers looking to hold out for a higher price.!
• Increasing importance in livability factors. Since 2011, factors such as sidewalks and other walkways, proximity to community amenities and a diverse community with people of different ages have increased in importance to buyers. High-quality public schools and privacy from neighbors remain highly important, while a short commute to work has declined in importance.!• Patience. While an experienced buyer may not be intimidated by working with lenders, appraisers and
inspectors, a repeat buyer needs to understand that this journey to homeownership might be longer, with a few more bumps in the road. Buyers need to be prepared for more paperwork, more documentation and more questions than the last time they purchased a home.!If you’re ready to make your next move, I’m ready to answer your questions and help you transition from your current property to your new one.!
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APEX POLICE HOST APEX NIGHT OUT & SHRED DAY
The Apex Police will host the annual Apex Night Out on Tuesday, October 7, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Target in Beaver Creek Commons. The event helps raise awareness about crime prevention and public safety programs offered to the
public by the Apex Police Department.!!*Shred Day, Sept 13* !
Apex Police Department is holding a Shred Day on September 13 in the Saunders Street lot. Bring unwanted papers containing personal information to be shred, FREE of charge. Items will be accepted from 9 a.m. - noon, or until the shred truck is full. Only documents containing personal identifying information will be accepted. Staples and paper clips need not be removed but, metal from hanging file folders and spiral bound notebooks must be removed.!
Source: http://www.apexnc.org
Boot Camp: 45 minutes CrossFit: 60 minutes
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F R E E C O M M U N I T Y W O R K O U T !SATURDAYS, 11-11:45 AM!
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To kick-off the debut of Abbington’s new magazine – Abbington Life, there will be a free event at Patrick Jane’s Gourmet Pizza Bar (http://patrick-janes.com/) on October 7. An Evite is going out in September with all the details – so be sure to add your name to the official Evite list. To sign up for this event and be the first to hear about other monthly events, contact Leslie Lockhart at [email protected] or Sue Davis at [email protected].!
Kick Off Party!October 7
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ACT Test Dates!
Test Date Registration deadline Late Fee Required Deadline
October 25, 2014 September 19, 2014 September 20- October 3, 2014
December 13, 2014 November 7, 2014 November 8-21, 2014
Test Date Registration deadline Late Fee Required Deadline
October 11, 2014 September 12, 2014 September 30, 2014
November 8, 2014 October 9, 2014 October 28, 2014
Both ACT and SAT tests are being offered in the coming months. Registrations are being accepted now for both tests for sites in the Raleigh area.
College Bound High School Students
Coming soon:Abbington residents will soon be receiving a slick new magazine-style newsletter called Abbington Life. This free publication by N2 Publishing will be created specifically FOR our neighborhood —filled with stories and photos about our very own residents. Each month, you’ll learn a little bit about a neighbor in articles like: Family Spotlight, Pet of the Month and Yard of the Month. Local business owners get a special focus too as a different one will be featured in the section Business Beat to help you discover and support our local economy. !
Interested in having your family or business included in an upcoming issue? Contact Leslie Lockhart with N2 Publishing at [email protected] or Sue Davis at [email protected].!
ABBINGTON LIFE MAGAZINE
Free Outdoor Concert !September 6!
The 40 East Band, known for fun, high-energy concerts featuring songs from such artists as Lady Gaga and Kelly Clarkson, will be performing at the amphitheater at Apex Nature Park, 2600 Evans Road. The concert takes place September 6 from 7-9 p.m. and is sponsored by Halle Cultural Arts Center as part of the Concert at The Depot series. !
Source: http://www.thehalle.org
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Property Management
PPM, Inc. Cathy Lemly 848-4911 [email protected]
HOA Board of Directors
! President Kevin McElroy 342-4080 [email protected]
! VP Kevin Lillis 363-8970 [email protected]
! Treasurer Jay Kitzmiller 372-9194 [email protected]
! Secretary Dean Baker 338-0765 [email protected]
! Member at Large Z Siddiqui 267-6400 [email protected]
Architectural Review Board
Chairperson Scott Fast 303-3881 [email protected]
! Change Apps Cathy Lemly 848-4911 [email protected]
Clubs, Committees & Other
! Directory/ Website Sue Davis 267-3636 [email protected]
! Newsletter Lisa Fleming 389-6132 [email protected]
Book Club Liz Foulkes 817-368-0611 [email protected]
! Play Group Open
! Swim Team Dan Marrujo 303-1897 [email protected]
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If you’d like to get the word out about your business to the 400+ households in Abbington, place an ad in the next Abbington newsletter. Contact us at [email protected]. !
Phone
919-362-8661
www.facebook.com/ApexPolice
https://twitter.com/ApexPolice
Blog
http://apexpolicedepartment.blogspot.com
The Apex Police Department uses social media to enhance community policing efforts and post public safety information.
Reid H. Brogden D.D.S., [email protected]
www.BrogdenBraces.com
South Cary Office103 Parkway Office Court, #204Cary, NC 27518tel 919 858 0078fax 919 858 0345
Preston Area Office 3701 NW Cary Parkway, # 200Cary, NC 27513 tel 919 467 9300fax 919 467 6255
Contact either of our conveniently located offices in Cary to schedule a complimentary
consultation with Dr. Brogden
Dr. Brogden and his family are Abbington residents and neighbors
The Apex Chamber is offering free, two hour workshop to learn about operating a business in Apex. The workshop will be held September 18, from 8-10 a.m. Advanced registration is required. For more information email Stacie Galloway at [email protected].
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