New Bern NC in for Another Hot Weekend
June 28th, 2008Categories: Pictures
Oh to be these guys, lucky ducks
The Forecast calls for the low to mid 90’s this weekend.
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3 Resons Why To Buy A Home In Evans Mill in New Bern NC
June 26th, 2008Categories: Real Estate News
Check out this Virtural Tour: 119 Evans Mill Rd, New Bern NC
$319,000 for 1 acre, 2200 Sq. Ft., 4 Bedrooms 3 Full Bathrooms plus all of the upgrades one would expect in a custom built home.
Go see this fantastic Home and tour it virtually then come see it!
1. Quiet Location: Surrounded by the Crotan National Forest, you get a real feel of nature. Deer and other animals can be seen walking through the common area. The most noise you will hear is the neighbors coming home from work.
2. Small Community: With only 67 lots and not all of them built upon, Evans Mill is full of people that look out for each other.
3. Convenience: About a 10 minute drive to downtown New Bern and 15 Minutes to Havelock and Cherry Point MCAS, this neighborhood has the perfect location without the noise and congestion of a bigger neighborhood.
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3 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your New Bern Real Estate Agent!
June 23rd, 2008Categories: Home Buyer Tips
1. Know what you want before you get in the car: Make a list of what you need to have in a home to be happy and what might be nice to have in a home.
2. Pre-Approval: Start with your bank and have them go through the pre-approval process with you. This is important not only for your bargaining power but it also shows how serious a buyer you are.
3. Do some Research: Go on the Internet and talk to people that live in the areas that you are interested in living. Find out what school systems serve that area, community amenities, Owners Association fees, Insurance costs, Flood zones, Hazards etc.
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5 Known Facts About Selling U’R Home in New Bern
June 19th, 2008Categories: Home Selling Tips
1. Make Your Home Beautiful: The Top 30% of the most beautiful homes sell, therefore clean everything, make your home sparkle. Stage your home with a professional stager. Look at your home with the eyes of a buyer, would you buy your home again?
2. The Bottom 30% Rule: The homes that are selling are priced in the bottom 30% of their square footage category.
3. If it is Broken, They Will Find It: Sure you can get by with doing the least amount to your home but it will only hurt you in the end. Most buyers will get a home inspection and the problems will be discovered so find it and fix it first.
4. Just because you think your home is worth it, does not make it so: Pay attention to the numbers your agent gives you, what has sold, pended, and what is currently active in your neighborhood. These numbers will tell you the true value of your home.
5. Keep the Faith: It does take longer now to sell your home so be patient and listen to the people you have hired.
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Progress in New Bern?
June 12th, 2008Categories: Pictures
New Bern Bridge to Downtown
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New Bern Real Estate from $100,00 - $150,000
June 9th, 2008Categories: Real Estate News
The nice thing about New Bern NC is the fact that you can still buy a home for under $150,000 and it not be falling down!
Go to Ncpropertiesonline.com under Craven County (red button) and search for all of the listings that are under $150,000.
Here are a few:
- 4211 Elizabeth Ave, New Bern
- 3103 Macon Court , New Bern
- 3501 Elizabeth Ave., New Bern
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New Bern Soccer Association Tryout End
June 2nd, 2008Categories: New Bern News
Today the new Girls 93 Coastal United Team was picked by Coach Jennifer Brennen.
For all of the results of the New Bern Soccer Association tryouts.
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Does Predatory Lending Happen in Your Area?
June 2nd, 2008Categories: North Carolina Mortgage News
An effective way to deal with predators is to taste terrible.
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2 Mortgage Options For Our Military at Cherry Point
May 28th, 2008Categories: MCAS Cherry Point News
When looking for a mortgage, Two great options for our service men and women are out there to take.
1. Va Mortgage: 100% financing option, Va Funding fee can be rolled into the loan, uses entitlement and can not be used without release.
2. Vet’s Choice: Offered by companies like Navy Federal, this is another loan that offers 100% financing but is a conventional loan and does not use a service persons entitlement.
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5 Reasons Why New Bern is A Great Place To Call Home!
May 27th, 2008Categories: Pictures
I have lived in New Bern for almost 14 years and I always get asked the question of why did I decide to live in New Bern?
My Response is this,
1. I have never felt threatened or scared to go anywhere in New Bern, whether driving or walking, day or night.
2. I am not faced with 2 hours of traffic coming or going from work.
3. New Bern offers a wide variety of water sports since it is sitting at the mouth of two rivers, The Trent River and The Neuse River.
4. It is close to the Atlantic Ocean. You can get to the beaches in 40 to 45 minutes from New Bern. Here are the directions from Google maps.
5. The Southern Charm of this town speaks for itself. On every street corner you will see a smiling face looking back at you. A wave and a smile goes along way to make you feel at home when you are hundreds of miles away from your real home.
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