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Become an Urban Pioneer and Move UP! - Info Session at Krankies April 21 @ 7pm

Curious about becoming an urban pioneer?  Find out what it takes at a forum at Krankies Coffee on Tuesday, April 21st at 7pm. The event will be hosted by real estate agents from Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate committed to urban revitalization. It is aimed at buyers interested in historic homes in or near downtown who feel priced out of the regular market. Lenders, renovators and real estate agents will be on hand to explain the steps involved in finding a great home, financing a renovation, and playing an important role in revitalizing Winston-Salem’s core neighborhoods.  Individuals who have bought in these neighborhoods will also share their experiences.

Jeff MacIntosh, a realtor with Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate, has renovated over a dozen historic homes around Winston-Salem. He has seen first hand how neighborhoods are revitalized one house at a time. Says MacIntosh “it is amazing how a few individuals can make a difference in an entire neighborhood by putting down roots. Not only do house values increase but "areas" turn back into "communities" right in front of your eyes.” MacIntosh says the impetus for this event was seeing a growing number of historic homes hitting the market for as little as $40,000 in neighborhoods such as West Salem and Sunnyside.  Says MacIntosh, “if you are willing to be a bit in front of "the curve" in a neighborhood, your potential payoff down the road can be great. We are in a period where there are more sellers than buyers and we want to encourage pioneers to take advantage of the current market”.

For more information about the first Project Urban Pioneer forum held on Tuesday, April 21 at 7pm , contact Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate agents:

        Jeff MacIntosh at 336 779 9612

        Clare Fader at 336 779 9606

        Toni Phillips at 336 779 9608

        David Philips at 336 779 9613        

Krankies Coffee is located at 211 East Third Street.