Morehead City, NC

Getting Fit at Swinson Park in Morehead City, NC

The New Year often brings New Goals. One of my goals (and I understand that it is most common new year resolution), is to get in shape. I quit smoking 6 months ago, and replaced tobacco & nicotine with food & candy. The good news is that I recognize the direction I am going and am doing something about it.... Move More, Eat Less!

If you live in Carteret County there are a couple of Gym & Fitness Centers you can join, but you certainly don't have to be a member of a gym to get in shape. Other than the Treadmill in my bedroom that offers me early morning walks while the family is still sleeping, I try to get outside as often as possible. Riding my bike isn't too productive as I am usually riding along side my 7 year old who pokes along doing stunts. Walking around my neighborhood is wonderful, but I find myself stopping often to either talk with neighbors or take pictures.

This past weekend, when my family and I decided to get some excercise and fresh air, we headed to Swinson Park in Morehead City, located at 4319 Country Club Road. Not only does Swinson Park have lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer fields, Adult & Youth baseball fields, a playground and picnic shelters with restrooms, You can find access to the Bridges Street Walking/Biking Trail there. The walking trail is several miles long and runs parallel with Bridges Street Extention. Along the trail, you'll find trash cans, water fountains (bubblers if you're from Wisconsin), benches for resting, and they even have a wonderful area for stretching.

Playing and seeing your community....What a wonderful way to spend the day and get some excercise & fresh air in the process!

For more information about Swinson Park and other Parks in Carteret County, North Carolina, please visit the Carteret County Parks & Recreation Website at www.ccparksrec.com

Collin Raye in Concert - Morehead City, North Carolina!

The Morehead City Center of Performing Arts is bringing one of my all time favorite Country Singers to Carteret County. Collin Raye has had several #1 hits on the Country Music Charts, including: "Little Red Rodeo", "One Boy, One Girl", "Love, Me", and my all time favorite, "I Think About You".

Market Report for

Morehead City, NC 28557

November, 2011

When Comparing closed listings in Morehead City from November 2010 vs. November 2011, number of sales are exactly the same. The number of Pending Sales has decreased 23.5%. There are currently 298 listings available in Morehead City, that number has decreased 13.3 % year to date.

The average sales price year to date is $235,998 (down 8.31% from 2010), and the average List Price in 2011 (year to date) is $323,054 (down 6.20% from 2010).

With the number of properties available, lower asking prices and low interest rates.... It is still a great time to be a buyer in Morehead City, North Carolina.

Market Report for

Morehead City, NC 28557

October, 2011

When Comparing closed listings in Morehead City from October 2010 vs. October 2011, number of sales are down 34%. The number of Pending Sales has remained the same, year over year comparison. There are currently 314 listings available in Morehead City, that number has increased 1 % year to date.

The average sales price year to date is $230,063 (down 10.51% from 2010), and the average List Price in 2011 (year to date) is $323,404 (down 7.38% from 2010).

With the number of properties available, lower asking prices,low interest rates.... It's a great time to be a buyer in Morehead City, North Carolina.

Coins of Care at Morehead City Primary School

With the holiday season here, now is a wonderful time to teach our children just how wonderful giving to others can be. At Morehead City Primary School, kids will have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children whose family may be struggling a little economically.

To help out the students who are in need this season, Morehead City Primary School will host "Coins of Care" for the fourth year. The program runs through December 9th, and students are encouraged to bring in coins (bills are excepted too), and at the end of the program, the contributions will be tallied and used to purchase gifts for families who are struggling!

Each Teacher, at Morehead City Primary School will have a collection can in their classrooms, and any coins or money the students bring will be placed inside until the December 9th deadline. A group of Volunteers and Staff will purchase the gifts and the families who need them will receive them in plenty of time for the Holidays!

If you have a child, a grandchild, a niece or nephew, or a friend that is a student at Morehead City Primary School, give them your "Coins of Care". This is a wonderful way to help other children & families in Carteret County and also a great way to teach your own children the importance of giving.