About Pitt County, NC

Once Again, Greenville NC is in the spotlight for Business Entreprenuers

The Real Deal Brazil Hat
Walter R. Perkins Jr., founder of The HammockSource

GREENVILLE, NC - A local business man has struck it with two thumbs up from movie critics and the public alike with his rugged hat made from Brazillian truck tarps - The Real Deal Brazil. The attention from this week's No. 1 box office hit "Zombieland" has gone to Woody Harrelson's head, literally, which sports The Real Deal Brazil hat throughout the film. A Greenville entrepreneur better known for his hammocks has been producing the hat and selling it mostly over the Internet for nearly two years, which is likely how the producers of Zombieland found the prop. The request was made on Feb. 2, just as filming for the movie was about to get started in Valdosta, Ga. A day after receiving an initial few hats, the film people called back to say the hat was perfect for the part and that more were needed. Since then, the hat & the movie have been a hit!

FORBES Magazine was obviously Correct!

On March 25, Forbes Magazine, ranked Greenville, NC second in the category of the nation's Best Small Metropolitan Area for Business and Careers. Greenville is the 10th largest city in North Carolina. In 2008 Greenville ranked eighth in the same category by Forbes Magazine.

Growth and stability continue for the developing city of Pitt County. Research from East Carolina's School of Business indicates that the local work force grew by more than 14 percent over the past five years-that's more than double the growth experienced by the state as a whole. Employment is essentially spread across these three sectors: education, healthcare and manufacturing.

Education is the economy's main engine. With an operating budget of close to $600 million, East Carolina University employs a diverse group of over 5,000 people, while Pitt Community College has more than 800 faculty and staff members. The 6,000 people who work at University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina include over 400 physicians. The approximately 100 manufacturing companies in the county employ 9,000 people.

If you are interested in learning more about the Greenville, NC - Pitt County area-and especially relocation and real estate information, please contact Deryck Wilson, The Tallest Man in Real Estate at 252-714-5950

www.REMAX-GREENVILLE-NC.com

Sometimes people have to sacrifice purchasing their dream home for a less perfect home in a better location. The buyer and family's quality of life can be affected by their surroundings and features a neighborhood has to offer. Choosing the best neighborhood is just as important as finding the perfect home. Neighborhoods have numerous characteristics to consider when trying to make the right choice.

One of the most important things to look in to is the quality of schools in the area. Compare various public schools within a school system; some may be better than others. In order to keep all options open, also take a look at private schools in the area. Even if you do not have kids that will attend school, it is still a good idea to pick an area with good schools to help with reselling Greenville real estate.

Another crucial characteristic of a neighborhood to research is the crime. Contact the local police office to find out crime trends, types, and rates. Go online to find out if there are any sex offenders living near by. Do not judge a book by its cover, just because a neighborhood looks well kept and charming does not mean there are not any crime related issues.

For financial reasons, check in to the property values of homes in the neighborhood. Find out if the Greenville real estate values in various areas have been increasing or decreasing. If the neighborhood is in an up and coming area the value of the property is likely to go up. Where as, if the area is going down under, the property value will probably follow. See if there are any future construction and development projects to take place. Alterations to the surrounding area could drastically change the property value.

Next thing to take into consideration is the neighborhood's proximity. Make sure the location is a reasonable distance to work, school, and other frequented destinations. Convenience always makes life a little easier. Having grocery stores, pharmacies, hospitals, and other places of interest and importance easily accessible will make a big difference in every day life.

Other things to consider when choosing a neighborhood relate directly to the neighborhood it's self. Just as buyers have preferences in things they are looking for in a house, there are also preferred characteristics to look for in neighborhoods. Neighborhoods could have numerous features to offer such as, gated communities, nice sidewalks, large lots, parks, restaurants, safe roads, trees, landscaping, community recreational facilities, civic leagues, and golf courses. Keep in mind that a neighborhood may have neighborhood fees as part of a home owner's association. Be sure to pick neighborhood features that best fit the lifestyle of you and your family.

Choosing a neighborhood can be just as difficult as finding the right piece of Greenville real estate. Finding the perfect home in the right neighborhood may be even more of a challenge. Do your homework, research the area and prioritize features that are most important to you and your family.

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Another WIN for the Pirates in West Virginia against fellow C-USA oppenent Marshall

Deryck (The Tallest Man in Real Estate) & The Tailgate Crew

GREENVILLE, NC - Like all Conference USA rivalries, ECU at Marshall today proved to be a dog fight. ECU first scored, followed by a touchdown to tie from Marshall. At halftime, ECU was ahead 14-7 and likely had major talks about 2nd half adjustments while in the lockerroom. I'm almost sure they had prayer too for defensive tackles coach Thomas "Rock" Roggeman whom was missing his first game of the season due to cancer, sidelined back in Greenville with doctors trying to coach him into remission. No matter what, it was obvious to see that he made an impression on the defense, which likely won the game for ECU, final 21-17. This improves the defending Conference USA Champions to 2-0 in the Conference, a great start to the conference play season. ECU is now 3-2 all together and now they move onto battle SMU next week!

Deryck & the crew had a houseparty tailgate today - nothing like Gameday Saturdays!

WE SUPPORT THE PIRATES! ARRRRRRRGGGGGHH!

This Happens!

GREENVILLE, NC - An 89 year old gentleman and his wife we're on the way to breakfast in Greenville, NC and evidently had an encounter with this deer - that's not odd - deer are plentiful around here. However, the gentleman and his wife didn't know that they had hit this deer until they drove into the McDonalds parking lot and had someone point it out to them. Can you imagine them sittin there inside, having their morning coffee and hasbrowns and someone walking up and saying "Mr., is that your car? You have a deer inside your hood!" I think we may need to have him surrender his license. What do you think?

UNC Study: 535 Deer Crashes reported in Pitt County in 2008!

GREENVILLE, NC - Since 2004, NC has seen a 27% increase in deer-related crashes. Pitt County ranked 5th among NC's 100 counties in 2008 for reported crashes involving deer. This number was likely higher due to the unreported cased - as the NC Highway Patrol now says that you can report the incident within 24 hours if medical attention is not needed and your vehicle is still drivable. While the total miles driven and the total number of accidents all together throughtout the state has dropped, deer crashes have risen to an all-time high.

LOWER CAR-DEER CRASH RISKS BY:

• Slow Down! In Areas with large deer populations, esp where deer signs are posted
• Always wear your seatbelt (No brainer here)
• Watch for eyes reflecting in the headlights, Scanning the roadsides.
• If one deer comes accross, watch out, they often travel in herds
• Do NOT place confidence in "deer whistles" or "ultasonic" devices!
• Maintain control of your vehicle, avoid veering off the road
• Buy a home from Remax Preferred Realty (http://www.Remax-Greenville-NC.com)
  - (not proven to lessen the risk, but you'll be happy you did!)