About Catawba County, NC

WHO: Hickory Furniture Mart

WHAT: AFTER MARKET SALE

WHERE: 2220 US Highway 70 SE, Hickory, North Carolina 28602

WHEN: November 6th 7th 8th Friday & Saturday 9am-8pm, Sunday 1-5pm

The After Market Sale is the Mart's most popular sale. Held once in the spring and once in the fall, this event traditionally takes place after the wholesale Market in Highpoint.

Take advantage of incredible discounts throughout the Mart. You'll find one of a kind Market samples and overruns. Showroom samples and displays are marked down for immediate availability.

You won't want to miss this one! This is a great time to update your home with furniture before your family and friends visit during the holidays.

People travel from all over the world to attend this sale. The Mart will be open extended hours during this sale in order to accommodate everyone.

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The Hickory Furniture Mart is a unique mix of over 100 factory outlets, stores, shops and galleries offering home furnishings, accessories, lighting, art, fine rugs, fabrics and much more.

To learn more about the Hickory Furniture Mart Click Here

or call 1-800-462-MART

Contractors who are involved with the 203k will be relieved to know tht the slow pay from our best lenders is coming under control. I'm happy to report that while the sudden burst of 203k business put everyone behind the eight ball with regards to paying out draws it seems to be coming under control. I know they all have been working to ease the situation but hang in there I'm already seeing a marked improvement.

The major lenders in this program have made recent changes in the way they handle draw request that is clearly making a difference. Just relalize that if you have had some delays in the past they are getting better and they should be totally back to normal in a few more weeks.

If you are new to the 203k you likely will not see a problem. Remember that while the Streamlined k does provide money up front to help you with material expenses the big box stores like Lowes and Home Depot do have programs in place that can save you money and carry you between draws. My web site will have more information on these programs but if you need more info before that happens just ask. They both will take your bid request and provide you with costs and if you take them the entire bid request so they can price it for you and it is greater than $2500 they both will offer you greater discounts for buying from them. These additional discounts could be as much as 25-30% on material costs so it is worth it to look into it. Home buyers can take that list in for quote as well to save money on the materials.

WHO Hickory Crawdads

WHAT Autumn Bash

WHERE Crawdads Stadium

WHEN Saturday November 7, 2009 from 11am - 1pm

WHY Fun with the Family

HOW MUCH Free Admission

The Crawdads will be welcoming Autumn with numerous fall-themed activities, including horse-drawn carriage rides from Carolina Carriage Company, fun fall games on the outfield, tunes with Soundstorm DJs and face-painting.

All kids can also run the bases on the field and test out their throwing arms with the Crawdads Speed Pitch.

Concessions will be available: $1 hot dogs and fountain sodas, free popcorn

Everyone is also invited to wear their Halloween costumes one last time and collect some extra Halloween candy, as well as one complimentary ticket good for any Crawdads home game in April or May this season.

The Crawdads are also teaming up with Cooperative Christian Ministry to hold a coat drive at the Autumn Bash, and are asking for help to make sure that everyone in our community has the chance to stay warm this winter. All fans that donate a coat at the Autumn Bash will also receive a complimentary ticket for an April or May game in 2010.

For more information regarding the Crawdads Autumn Bash, call the Front Office at (828) 322-3000.

1331 Ripken Drive Hickory NC 28602

PRICE REDUCED TO $159,900

MLS# 9547083

Wonderful super home on a cul-de-sac in Hidden Creek Estates. This home has three bedrooms and two and a half baths. The living room has a cozy gas fireplace. The kitchen has a lot of cabinet and counter space. The master bedroom is on the main level and the two additional bedrooms are large and feature plenty of room for storage.

The exterior has been recently painted and the inside has been very well maintained over the years. There is a two car garage and a nice flat driveway. The backyard features a deck that is perfect for entertaining.

SCHOOLS:
Blackburn Elementary
Jacobs Fork Middle School
Fred T. Foard High School

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Conover NC Home for Sale $139,000

1491 Mayfair Drive Conover NC 28613

MLS #9548617

Great one level home with a wonderful layout just off Thornburg Drive and convenient to Interstate 40.

This home features three bedrooms and two baths. It has a vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace in living room. The master bedroom has a tray ceiling. The ceilings throughout the house have a premium all smooth ceilings. The master bath features double sinks and an extra large tiled tub shower combo as well as 2 closets. The kitchen has lots of counter space and cabinets for storage as well as room for a large table. The house also has a separate laundry room and abundant closet space through out. The two car garage has extra storage. This home has a lot to offer.

SCHOOLS:
Claremont Elementary School
River Bend Middle School
Bunker Hill High School

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