Sanford, NC

MetLife Home Loans' Raleigh Branch Joins Stanton Homes® for Heroes

to Offer New Discount for Military and Veteran homebuyers

Stanton Homes announces that leading home lender MetLife Home Loans has agreed to participate in the "Stanton Homes® for Heroes" program, working to provide even more home building value for people who have served in the U.S. military.

"As a member of the MetLife family, MetLife Home Loans is a name you know and trust," said Stan Williams, CEO of Stanton Homes. "Their participation will help ensure that military home buyers are lined up with every possible advantage through our ‘Stanton Homes® for Heroesprogram."

"MetLife Home Loans is committed to providing our customers with the best possible product to suit their individual needs," said Brent Kappler, Raleigh-Builder Branch Manager, MetLife Home Loans. "We have a strong commitment, not only to our individual customers, but to local businesses as well, which is why we're proud to be teaming up with Stanton Homes as a preferred lender."

With the addition of MetLife Home Loans, the nationally-acclaimed "Stanton Homes® for Heroes" incentive program continues to grow stronger.

"We're pleased to be able to save military families thousands of dollars off the cost of their new home," said Williams. "It all adds up - starting with our Stanton Homes discount, around $10,000 for most homes. From there, the cost just keeps going down, from closing cost discounts to a huge variety of exceptional pricing for many of the amenities we build into our homes."

"As an eight-year military veteran in the U.S. Army, I know first-hand the sacrifice our military men and women make to serve and defend this great country of ours," said Kappler. "I'm proud of my military service and I'm proud of the men and women who serve, as well. That's why I'm pleased to be able to offer a significant discount in closing costs to military personnel that build with Stanton Homes and obtain financing through MetLife Home Loans".

The "Stanton Homes® for Heroes" discount program is available on any new Stanton Homes custom-built home in North Carolina's Research Park Triangle and surrounding regions, for all veterans, retired, and active duty military, including all branches of the Armed Forces, Reserves, and National Guard, who have served honorably for at least one year. Any Stanton Home may be purchased through the program, whether complete, under construction, or custom designed on a Stanton Homes lot or the buyer's.

"MetLife Home Loans has a variety of products to offer our customers, from specific builder products, construction loans, to 100% VA fixed loans," said Kappler. "You've served your country, now let us be of service to you."

Stanton Homes. Building Exceptional Living Experiences http://www.StantonHomes.com 919-278-8080

Stanton Homes builds throughout the Raleigh/Fort Bragg area of North Carolina.

MetLife Home Loans and Stanton Homes are not affiliated.

Mortgage Financing provided by MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A., Equal Housing Lender.

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New Homes Sanford NC

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Available Acreage - Communities and "Not in a Subdivision"

Thinking of building a new home in Sanford NC? Wondering what kind of acreage is available? We've put together all of the options, along with an easy map to acreage locations in Sanford or Lee County, NC.

Acreage Under $50,000 in Lee County:

If you're looking for acreage under $50,000 in the Sanford area, there are some great options available.

$21,500 - 2.33 acres in the Springfield neighborhood - Sanford NC MLS 1634635

$25,000 - .94 acres at 131 Farrell Rd - Sanford NC MLS 1616915

Sherry Acres neighborhood has multiple options. Lots range from $30-60K, street lights and paved road frontage, county water, horses allowed:

$30,000 - 2 acres in Sherry Acres - Sanford NC MLS 1616920

$45,000 - 6.33 acres in the Sherry Acres neighborhood - Sanford NC MLS 1617424

$30,000 - 5 acres at Belgium Dr - Sanford NC Land at Belgium Dr

Pressly Foushee Road has five adjacent lots available, 1/2 mile from US 1 in Sanford. County water available, outside city limits (lower taxes).

$40,000 - 2 acres on Pressly Foushee Road - Sanford NC Land MLS 1659930

$40,000 - 1 acre on Pressly Foushee Road - Sanford NC Land MLS 1659923

$40,000 - 1 acre on Pressly Foushee Road - Sanford NC Land MLS 1630171

$45,000 - 1.23 acres on Pressly Foushee Road - Sanford NC Land MLS 1659933

$45,000 - 1.23 acres on Pressly Foushee Road - Sanford NC Land MLS 1630172

$44,500 - 3 acres at Rosser Pitman Rd - Sanford NC Acreage MLS 1620329

$50,000 - 2 acres on Southern Rd - Sanford NC Acreage MLS 1632811

Acreage $50,000 to $75,000 in Sanford/Lee County

$57,500 - 1 acre in Carolina Trace community, golf course community just south of Sanford - Sanford NC Acreage MLS 999799

Copper Ridge - multiple lots available from $49,500 to $64,500, lot sizes range from .9 to 1.5 acres

Contact Us for more information on any of these locations.

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Map of Available Acreage in Sanford NC - Lee County

Here's an overview map of available acreage in Sanford NC. Click the link below to zoom in and learn more about each location.

Click Here for More Detailed Map - Zoom In

Nearly all these locations are within 30 minutes of Raleigh/Apex, 30 minutes of Fort Bragg, or both.

Sanford has been a popular middle ground with families looking to be close to both Fort Bragg NC and Raleigh NC.

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Lee County/Sanford/Fort Bragg Relocation - Property Taxes

How Much Does It Cost to Live in Sanford NC?

How much will I pay in property taxes for my new Lee County or Sanford home?

That's a very common question when considering purchasing a home in Lee County.

If you're considering relocating to Lee County, you may be living in Sanford, Broadway, Cape Fear, Cameron, Carolina Trace, Deep River, Lemon Springs, Northview, West Pocket, or West Sanford.

Find Out What District Your New Lee County Home is Located In

Ask your real estate agent what district number the property resides in. Or click on the link below to enter the address and find out the tax district: Lee County Tax Records site.

This chart shows the 2009/2010 Lee County property tax rates. If you are relocating to a home inside a town, the tax rate will be slightly higher. If your new home will be outside of town boundaries, the tax rate can be lower.

Check the Tax Rate Tables for the Property Tax Rate for Your District or Town in Lee County NC

The county rate gets combined with either the fire district rate or the town rate, depending on where the home for sale is located.

OK - But What Will I Actually Pay in Lee County Property Taxes?

What do all those little numbers mean? It's actually not as hard as it looks.

1. Take the assessed value of the property.
2. Divide by 100.
3. Multiply by the tax rate.

This will give you the yearly tax amount, per 2008/2009 rates.

And just to give you an idea, here's a table of sample yearly tax payments for different sample assessed home values.

You can also check the Lee County Property Tax page for most recent information.

As you can see, a City of Sanford location will be the most expensive property tax location in Lee County. Best bargains are in the variety of fire districts outside of city limits, but property tax rates are very similar amongst the fire districts - thus it won't cost much more to live in West Sanford versus Carolina Trace.

When looking at properties, don't take the "city" address for granted - you could be in a different county, with different tax rates, depending on where exactly the property is located.

How Do I Find Out the Assessed Value of My Lee County or Sanford NC Home?

If there's a particular home that you're considering, you can go directly to the Lee County Tax Records site, type in the address, and see the assessed value of the property.

What if the Assessed Value of my Lee County or Sanford NC new home is Different From the Sales Price?

If there is a discrepancy between the assessed value and the asking price of the home or lot, don't be afraid to ask your real estate agent to pull comps for you. Assessed values are not always aligned well with market values, as assessments are often made several years apart.

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Lee County/Sanford/Fort Bragg Relocation - Property Taxes

How much will I pay in property taxes for my new Lee County or Sanford home?

That's a very common question when considering purchasing a home in Lee County.

If you're considering relocating to Lee County, you may be living in Sanford, Broadway, Cape Fear, Cameron, Carolina Trace, Deep River, Lemon Springs, Northview, West Pocket, or West Sanford.

Find Out What District Your New Lee County Home is Located In

Ask your real estate agent what district number the property resides in. Or click on the link below to enter the address and find out the tax district: Lee County Tax Records site.

This chart shows the 2008/2009 Lee County property tax rates. If you are relocating to a home inside a town, the tax rate will be slightly higher. If your new home will be outside of town boundaries, the tax rate can be lower.

Check the Tax Rate Tables for the Property Tax Rate for Your District or Town in Lee County NC

The county rate gets combined with either the fire district rate or the town rate, depending on where the home for sale is located.

OK - But What Will I Actually Pay in Lee County Property Taxes?

What do all those little numbers mean? It's actually not as hard as it looks.

1. Take the assessed value of the property.
2. Divide by 100.
3. Multiply by the tax rate.

This will give you the yearly tax amount, per 2008/2009 rates.

And just to give you an idea, here's a table of sample yearly tax payments for different sample assessed home values.

You can also check the Lee County Property Tax page for most recent information.

As you can see, a City of Sanford location will be the most expensive property tax location in Lee County. Best bargains are in the variety of fire districts outside of city limits, but property tax rates are very similar amongst the fire districts - thus it won't cost much more to live in West Sanford versus Carolina Trace.

When looking at properties, don't take the "city" address for granted - you could be in a different county, with different tax rates, depending on where exactly the property is located.

How Do I Find Out the Assessed Value of My Lee County or Sanford NC Home?

If there's a particular home that you're considering, you can go directly to the Lee County Tax Records site, type in the address, and see the assessed value of the property.

What if the Assessed Value of my Lee County or Sanford NC new home is Different From the Sales Price?

If there is a discrepancy between the assessed value and the asking price of the home or lot, don't be afraid to ask your real estate agent to pull comps for you. Assessed values are not always aligned well with market values, as assessments are often made several years apart.

Want to Compare Property Tax Rates for Counties in the Triangle?

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If you are Military relocating to Fort Bragg or Pope AFB and you're seeking a single family home, you need to check out real estate options in Sanford, North Carolina.

Sanford, with a population of almost 29,000, is located in Lee County north of the Fort Bragg Military Reservation and Pope AFB. Because of its location in Lee County and its proximity to nearby counties, some properties are actually located in Harnett and Chatham. Learn more about the city: City of Sanford.

Real Estate Options in Sanford, NC

As of the writing of this blog, there are 424 residential homes listed for sale in Sanford; 128 new and 296 resales. All but 4 of these listings are single family homes. The new homes currently listed range in price from $127,500 to $647,500. The resales currently listed range in price from $24,900 to $975,000.

Many listings in the Sanford area are outside of subdivisions, and a good number are outside the city limits as well. Some of the popular subdivisions in the Sanford NC area include: Brownstone, Carolina Hills, Overview Estates, St. Andrews, Carolina Trace, Peachtree Crossing, Owls Nest, Carolina Lakes, Nottingham, Stoney Creek Manor, Colonial Acres, Quail Ridge, Highland Forest, Sunset Ridge, Crestview, Muirfield, West Landing, Devroe Meadows, Fairway Woods, Westlake Valley, The Summit, Stone Creek, Winding Creek. Those with a significant amount of new construction include Sunset Ridge, Cameron Pines, Southwinds, West Ridge, Laurel Valley, Persimmon Hill and River Falls.

Click Here to find detailed information and pics on all listings in Sanford NC or anywhere in the Fort Bragg-Fayetteville area. This best in market search tool is completely free, updated daily and does not require you to Register. Sell Your Sanford NC Home.

Contact Todd Kenthack, Broker/Owner of The Pines Realty for assistance researching homes for sale in Sanford NC or any Fort Bragg-Fayetteville Area real estate. Todd can also help you evaluate Options in nearby Moore County. Todd can be reached at (910) 603-9050.

If you are active duty, you will want to learn more about The Pines Realty's Military Appreciation Pricing!

Above data obtained from Fayetteville Area Association of REALTORS® MLS on 12/7/08.