BusinessWeek, which recently rated downtown Durham as one of its 15 Up & Coming Neighborhoods, discusses the trends that will make Durham a great long term value for those who buy now.
October 8, 2008
“Up & Coming Neighborhoods: Great Buying Opportunities” – BusinessWeek Sept. 23, 2008
July 11, 2008
1 Trinity Loft available for rent at $1,099 – large 2 bedroom/2BR – Walkable to Duke East campus and downtown
Ideal for professionals, couples and people who work from their homes seeking quiet, stylish living near downtown Durham, Trinity Lofts has one townhouse available for rent at $1,099 – available immediately (Trinity 114). Trinity 114 is nearly 1,350 square feet. Trinity Lofts are walkable to much of Durham and within 15 minutes drive Keep reading →
June 25, 2008
From the New York Times: “Rethinking the Country Life as Energy Costs Rise”
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/25/business/25exurbs.html?ex=1214971200&en=4b16aa3ae6cfeb6c&ei=5070&emc=eta1 ”…economists and real estate agents are growing convinced that the rising cost of energy is now a primary factor pushing home prices down in the suburbs, particularly in the outer rings.
More than three-fourths of prospective home buyers are now more inclined to live in an urban area because of fuel prices, according to a recent survey of 903 real estate agents with Coldwell Banker, the national brokerage firm. ” This New York Times piece discusses how energy prices are increasing property values in urban centers even as property deflates in suburban and rural areas.
June 20, 2008
One of Trinity’s developers discusses the future of downtown Durham on WRAL
From WRAL: “The amount of residential space downtown is expected to more than double in the next two to three years, and developers are jumping at the chance to get in on the expected boom.” For the rest of this story, including an interview with Trinity Lofts development Alex Washburn, check out http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/3066556// Keep reading →
May 5, 2008
Downtown Durham Farmers Market to Open on Wednesdays through Labor Day
Good news for the neighborhood: The Durham Farmers’ Market will now be open on Wednesday afternoons as well as Saturday mornings! Starting this Wednesday, May 7th, the market will be open from 3:30-6:30pm, every Wednesday through the end of September. The market will offer a wide variety of produce and fruits, antibiotic and hormone free meats, free range eggs, artisan cheeses, cut flowers, fresh baked goods, preserves, handmade soaps and fine crafts. All items sold at the market are locally produced within 70 miles of Durham. Sales begin at 3:30 with the opening bell. To celebrate the grand opening of the Wednesday market, this week, Shane Ingram, chef and owner of Four Square Restaurant will be cooking fresh salsas and chutneys using ingredients from the market.
The Wednesday market is located in the Pavilion at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street in downtown Durham (same location as the Saturday Market). For more information, call 919-667-3099 or emailinfo@durhamfarmersmarket.com.
-Chris Carmody
Chris@carmodyandcompany.com
www.urbandurhamlofts.com
