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Michele Connors, Broker in Charge

Beaufort Music Festival : May 8-10, 2009

Downtown Beaufort NC will be rockin next weekend... Dont miss it !

The 21st Annual Beaufort Music Festival will offer a good "mix" of music and is a fun way to enjoy the waterfront and hospitality of the vendors and sponsors. This event is free and open to all ages. Multiple stages and activities..

http://www.sju.edu/studentlife/studentresources/oml/vop.htmlBeaufort Music Festival Link for Events/Schedule and More Information

Beaufort Nc is located in Carteret County and offers a laid back atmosphere. The coastal waterways provide enjoyment boaters and fishermen alike... History is rich and second home/ vacation homeowners find this small quaint town the perfect place to retreat to on the weekends... and next weekend will attract several thousand to the downtown area.

Take a trip to the Crystal Coast next weekend and stop in at the Beaufort waterfront... there will be a big party going on and you are welcome !

Should you want additional information about second home options in the area.. let me know !

It would be my pleasure to share with you information on homes along the Crystal Coast.

Let me Show You Carteret County, N.C. Communities



I want to personally invite you to Carteret County, the place I call home...
Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, Beaufort, Emerald Isle, Indian Beach, Salter Path,
Bogue Banks, Harkers Island , Down East, Newport and more.. There really is something here for everyone! Thinking of retiring, a second home, investment, a lifestyle change ?
We've got it and I am here to assit you!
Give me a call, today!
Your Coastal Carolina Connection for Real Estate in Carteret County
Member of both Carteret and Craven County MLS
Direct: 252-342-7066


Coldwell Banker First Realty Morehead City NC

Proudly Selling the Crystal Coast !

Morehead City NC : Session with the Town Manager Randy Martin

This week I had the opportunity to sit with other local Managing Brokers and listen to the Morehead City Town Manager Randall "Randy" Martin discuss the local budget and cost effective planning from his perspective.

"Shining Moments " are discussed as Manager Martin reviews his course of action to maintain low tax rate for citizens while continuing slow growth/ economic development.

tax rate post

Current projects funded and moving along smoothly include Recreation/Parks and Leisure general fund of 12.7 million (project costs- land owned ) which are building walking trails, fishing piers and a very impressive new ballpark. He found that NOW is a great time to get bid as contractors are competing for business and in return the town is receiving impressive quotes.

As a side note : With proper planning the town has acquired land in a cost effective manner going from 8 acres of acquired land in 1994 to 80 acres currently for Parks /Rec and Leisure !

With property values receding, it is apparent that next valuation will reflect a dip in value due to sellers needing to sell. Impressively, 2008 Tax collection came in over 99% which has kept the revenue structure in line.

(This and smart growth have allowed for improvements to continue without citizens picking up cost via tax rate. When 2008 valuation occurred, the rate was dropped to "even" the costs.)

We are awaiting the Obama package and have 15 million allocated with 12 million being used for utilities. An environmentally friendly water treatment plant is on task.

Bidding is taking place for the old high school to be converted to a new centralized county emergency operations call center for 911 and dispatch.

The session was very insightful to learning that Morehead City is stable and the economy is lending opportunity for improvements to the area. I will be looking forward to hearing more about the projected Saltwater Fishing Hall of Fame Facility and the Morehead City Downtown Revitalization Project that will be adding water access/ day docks for boaters to stop at our local establishments and shoppes on the Waterfront.... We all know Morehead City is a Fishermans Paradise and we want to welcome visitors both by land and sea!

Morehead Voted Best Fishing Town in America Post

Should you decide buying a Piece of Paradise is in order... Give me a call, Now is a GREAT time to BUY!

I would love to show you around and assist with your purchase.

Michele Connors
Michele Connors,CRS,ABR.CNHS

Broker in Charge

Coldwell Banker First Realty Morehead City

Serving all of Carteret County and the Crystal Coast of NC

252-342-7066 direct

Micheles Motto:

"I promise to provide you the best service and that comes from 12 + years of experience and extended training to stay on top of the "game".
Yo
u will work directly with me as your Realtor...whether you are selling, buying or building from scratch...my priorities a
are simple...
They are YOURS !"

VISIT MY WEBSITE: CoastalCarolinaConnection.com

FOR UP TO THE MINUTE LISTINGS

Spring Fresh : The Colors of The Crystal Coast, Carteret NC

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I love the Spring...

and what a better way to display the colors of the island than thru scenery!

Colorful cottages and streetscapes adorn the shoreline, displaying the vibrancy and personality of the "Crystal Coast".. Turn up your speakers and travel with me

Welcoming vacationers and visitors with a rainbows display of spectacular color!

Located in Carteret County, the Bogue Banks ( aka Southern Outer Banks)

consists of a 21 mile island strip of 5 municipalities:

Plenty to do East to West:

Atlantic Beach- Great community with Fort Macon State Park at the point. Fishing pier at Oceanna and public beach access located at the circle which is under construction for the up and coming Grove project. Movies, shopping and dining... await you.

Pine Knoll Shores- Great location and home to the NC Aquarium..a newly renovated show stopper with the cutest otters and of course fish of varying species...fresh and salt water. Homes are in the Pine Knoll township or Beacons Reach association which is a very popular residential community (Marina,pools,tennis, beach access etc)

Salter Path & Indian Beach - Quaint smaller fishing hub with the well known Big Oak Drive in featuring shrimp burgers ! Rent a jet ski and play in the sound or visit the Indian Beach public access which has bathrooms and showers. Take time play a game of putt-putt golf or ride a go-cart around the track.

Emerald Isle- The community that lured me here years ago! Family friendly atmosphere, dining, shoppes and movie theater. Water park with slides , putt-putt courses, go cart track, ice cream parlors, fishing pier, community center, and new walking trail. Sidewalk paths have been added to make getting around by foot and bike easy.

With the ocean on the south side and sound on the north...water is simply a way of life here!

Walking the shoreline barefoot or boating in the sound is better than any therapy avaiable!

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If you would like to learn more about local real estate buying opportunities..Give me a call !

Inventory is impressive and interest rates are low- making NOW a great time to

"PUT SOME COLOR INTO YOUR LIFESTYLE ! "


Michele Connors, Broker In Charge CRS, ABR
Coldwell Banker First Realty Morehead City
5178D Hwy 70 Morehead City NC 28557

(252) -342- 7066 ( cell
)


Brokers License, N.C. #213723 :
Broker in Charge for Coldwell Banker First Realty Morehead City

CRS:
Certified Residential Specialist

ABR:

Accredited Buyers Agent

CNHS:
Certified New Homes Specialist

Cartus Certified Agent:
*Cartus Relocation Agent for Marketing, Listing Inventory and Referrals
* includes Navy Federal and USAA programs

Member:
National Assn. of Realtors
NC Assn. of Realtors
Realtor Assn. of Carteret County
Carteret County MLS -Crystal Coast
Craven County-Neuse MLS

MY WEBSITE LINK FOR LISTINGS

"We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give."
Author:Winston Churchill

Good Luck Tarheels !!! Come Home NCAA Champs !!!

Some of you know I am married to a UNC coach (football) so I have to give a big shout out to the University of North Carolina Tarheel Basketball Team !!!

Good Luck Players and Coaches.... Chapel Hill and the state of North Carolina are wanting you to come home as 2009 National Champs !


game televised tonight, Monday April 6th , with a 9:21 eastern) Tip Off !

UNC vs. Michigan State

OK... Who are YOU Cheering for ! ??? !!

photo Jim Hawkins / Inside Carolina

ps...we beat Michigan St by 35 back in December....