Archive for February, 2008
Ginza Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
Posted by Daniel in cary, chowhound, dining, entertainment, restaurant on February 29, 2008
Yesterday, I had the opportunity to go check out the “new” Ginza Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar in Preston Walk, Cary. It is located in the same plaza as Biaggi’s, Panera Bread, and Stonewood Grill.
Upon entering, they have sushi bar/tables in the room to the right, and teppanyaki hibachi grill tables to the left. My friend and I had a hibachi lunch and were both pretty impressed. Although the meal was slightly on the salty side (I should have requested their low-sodium soy sauce), it was brilliantly prepared by our hibachi chef, Peter. All the typical flashy knife tricks and fire tricks were expertly shown. The lunch prices were quite reasonable (12-15 for hibachi meals) and included soup and salad courses. I will likely go back.
Ginza Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar.
Preston Walk
1077 Darrington Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
919-461-9892
Wake County Real Property Assessment : part 2
Posted by Daniel in real estate, taxes, wake on February 23, 2008
In November, I wrote about the shock I experienced when the tax assessors in my county sent out the preliminary revaluations.
I got a letter in the mail yesterday, which, again, readjusts the tax value of my home. I’m relieved that the Powers That Be have recrunched the numbers and lowered the tax value to a more appropriate sum (about 6% less than the number the tax man sent in November). Overall, it’s a value that more accurately reflects the market. I’m satisfied, at least for now.
Confessions of a Mortgage Broker
Posted by Daniel in Uncategorized on February 1, 2008
Here’s what you need to know about how mortgage brokers really work: “When I have a client I really don’t like — he’s a pain in the ass — that’s when I charge as much as I can get out of them,” says Jack, a mortgage broker based in Southern California. Find out how mortgage brokers screw you and how you can fight back!
It’s mortgage brokers like this that give the entire industry a horrible reputation!