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Speechless Sunday: Peace in the Valley- Asheville NC

03-21-10

janeAnne, Asheville's "Green-o-Lina" NAR GREEN Real Estate Consultant

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Office: (828) 776-0773

... the sky ,Carolina Blue, with ridges painted Hunter's Green you see beneath ..
they broaden to the west...
And blackwashed near the horizon.... Asheville's mountains crest ....
In all this gleaming, despite a threatening storm... La Nina, unabashed, weaves her tapestry...

Surely, like these, so spun together, we human beings intertwine...
(what one does, the others feel, the tearful and the joie de vivre,)...
and, yesterday, standing at this edge, the sun on our faces,
we had the chance to make that knowing our own. ~^~

Asheville Carolina Blue Skies

Asheville NC Real Estate: LAND and LOT EXPERTS- Going Green/ Eco-Friendly Properties. Tools for Sellers and Buyers. Mountain Homes, Land Legacies, LOTS and Land For Sale by Owners.

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NORTH CAROLINA APPRAISERS NEEDED IN: Hampstead, New Bern, Oxford & Henderson

03-21-10

Ed Kurosz

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Office: (631) 288-6900

Mobile: (631) 796-6949
Secondary: (619) 248-4926

NORTH CAROLINA APPRAISERS / REFERRALS NEEDED IN:

Hampstead - For Home & Two Adjacent Vacant Residential Lots

New Bern - For Vacant Golf Course Community Residential Lot

Oxford - For Two Large Vacant Commercial / Industrial Parcels / Tracts

Henderson - For Two Homes

I have been appointed an executor of an estate that has property located in four different locations throughout the State of North Carolina. Any appraisers who have capabilities in performing an estate appraissal (May 2009) for any of homes, lots & parcels above? Referrals for capable appraisers for the respective proeprty will also be welcomed!

Estate Appraisals must be completed by June 15, 2010.

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Buyer Tips: Find the Perfect Neighborhood in Charlotte NC

03-21-10

Debe Maxwell, Realtor® - Charlotte NC MLS - Charlotte NC Neighborhoods

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Office: (704) 491-3310

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Secondary: (704) 944-9248

Buyer Tips: Find the Perfect Neighborhood in Charlotte NC

Buyer Tips Charlotte NC has a multitude of areas, subareas, communities, subdivisions and neighborhoods and if you're new to the area, you will quickly realize that you really do need a knowledgeable agent to guide you through the process of elimination--especially where neighborhoods are concerned! With hundreds in the area, there are so many characteristics that you MUST consider prior to purchasing a home in Charlotte NC - Finding the perfect neighborhood in Charlotte NC comes first.

There are a few good sites that I recommend to my clients to learn more about the different areas / neighborhoods in Charlotte NC. First, you'll want to consult your agent and let him/her know, specifically, what you're looking for. If your agent is a Certified Neighborhood Specialist, he/she will be able to assist you in matching your current neighborhood to one very similar in your destination city. If at all possible, consult a Certified Neighborhood Specialist (CNS) in your destination city--you'll be glad you did!

1. Make a list of all of the amenities that are near the neighborhood you are considering as your destination neighborhood. Keep in mind what distance is acceptable to and from frequented locations (work, school, worship) and the routes which you'll be taking. Map them to see if the traffic pattern is going to be easy to alternate in the event of rush hour or accident traffic.

2. Determine the best features of a couple of neighborhoods; this is especially helpful if you are deciding between a few different neighborhoods in a few different areas. Many of the following questions, we, as real estate professionals are unable to answer. My recommendation: Visit the neighborhood and visit the recommended sites below; this will help allay your fears immensely.

Here are a few items that you may be able to discover on your own:

Are there parks located nearby? Where are they located?

Is the neighborhood scenic and visually appealing?

Are the people friendly?

Is the neighborhood clean?

Are there nice trees and foliage; are there evergreens for year-round privacy and beauty?

Are the lots large or small?

Are there sidewalks and are they easily accessible?

Is the neighborhood safe?

What are the market values of the homes in the area?

How many homes are for sale?

How long ago was the community developed?

Are residents making improvements and updating interiors to help maintain property values?

What are the age demographics in the area?

Are there families with small children in the area or is it an 'empty nest' community or a neighborhood of young professionals with or without children?

What is the proximity to schools?

Does the neighborhood have community events or an active homeowner's association?

Are there any new nearby industrial or retail building planned for the future? Any power plants? Highways?

South Charlotte Neighborhoods 3. Take a stroll around the neighborhood. The best way to determine the cleanliness and friendliness of the neighborhood is to walk around in it and meet its residents.

4. Visit the neighborhood at different times of the day and different days of the week. Are there people out and about in the neighborhood, walking, riding bikes, socializing?

Alot of these items cannot be adressed by your real estate agent because of Fair Housing but, as a Buyer, you can and should do your homework--taking the time to investigate will save you headache and hardship down the road. My clients are encouraged to visit the neighborhood and meet some of the neighbors. Discuss their likes and dislikes of their own neighborhood with the neighbors. Find the answers to some of your questions above.

Here are a few sites that I also recommend to help you answer questions that you may have:

TheMaxwellHouseGroup

Public Schools

Localism

Demographics

Charlotte Chamber of Commerce

Charlotte NC Real Estate

Congratulations! You are now a well-informed Buyer and together with your real estate agent, you can now narrow your list down to the neighborhood that you know you'll enjoy living in for years to come!

Seller Tips:

The clock is ticking once again!

DE-Clutter!

Pricing Objectively

Why isn't your home selling?

What Can You do if Your Home Does Not Appraise?

Dear Seller:

Seller Tips, Pricing

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Popular Raleigh area restaurants health inspection violations 3-19-2010

03-20-10

Nevin Williams,FHA,VA,Jumbo broker CA,OR,WA,NC

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Office: (888) 206-5781 x1017

Mobile: (916) 802-9743

Attention Raleigh area residents: like to dine at local restaurants?

Spoiled food

Make sure to visit my website for up to date reporting on health inspection violations at local restaurants in the greater Raleigh area. Courtesy of WRAL. Happy eating! (I think I'll stay home and cook.)

To be fair, there are many restaurants in Raleigh that score high and have outstanding food. But a sudden change in management could spell disaster so check often just to make sure or become a food network TV fan and hone your skills by cooking at home!

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Mooresville HVAC, A/C tune up, repair, installation, maintanance

03-20-10

Oliver Hoffmann

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Office: (888) 321-LAKE

Mobile: (704) 900-3180
Secondary: (704) 900-3180

HVAC units in Mooresville

Mooresville HVAC

Do you sell homes in the Lake Norman area such as Mooresville, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson or Sherrills Ford in North Carolina?

Then keep this post as Island Point HVAC has done a great job for me and my clients in the past and present.
Island Point HVAC service residential HVAC clients as well as commercial HVAC clients in Mooresville, NC and surrounding areas.

Island Point HVAC, Mooresville's HVAC company and provider of many years is located at:

Island Point HVAC
150-B River Park Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
Tel 704-662-0032

if you or your client are in need of an HVAC Specialist in Mooresville, please call Island Point HVAC. They come out on weekends as well and love to help clients when their A/C or Heat does not work.

Good luck

Oliver Hoffmann
Estates And Condos Realty, Inc.

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