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Latonia Parks

Ft. Bragg, NC Military Housing for Unaccompanied SSG and above

I had the opportunity to visit the new living accommodations called Randolph Pointe on Ft. Bragg today and let me just emphatically say, "IT IS AWESOME!!!" to sum it up in 3 words or less. There are over 300 one or two bedroom units with full-sized appliances, computer stations and large closets (Ladies). The complex even comes with a pool, a media/theater room with kitchen, exercise equipment, and garages for rent. The only criteria to move into one of these great apartments is to be active duty military E-6 and above, receive BAH and be unaccompanied. If you're concerned about furnishings, the wonderful staff has teamed up with a furniture company that reasonably rents top of the line furnishings....it's beautiful too. In my 20+ years in the Army, I have NEVER seen such housing provisions made for our Soldiers.

If you are headed to Ft. Bragg and are in need of housing, YOU WANT TO CALL THIS PLACE to rent and YOU WANT TO CALL ME if you prefer to buy off-post. Regardless, you won't regret either decision.

If you have any additional questions, feel free to visit me at www.TopBraggHomes.com or via email at Lparks12@nc.rr.com, 910-624-8077.

Thank you for your service to our great nation and be sure to tell the staff that Latonia's raving comments sent you!!

Randolph Pointe

The Weather is Changing But Buyers Are Not

What an incredible time of year we are in now. The weather is becoming cooler in the mornings which signals the onset of fall. One thing that isn't changing is the need today's buyers have for the expertise of professional Realtors. If you take time to show them you are genuinely concerned about their family needs, you'll likely have a fan for life. If they ask you to send them homes between 150K and 200K, don't send them homes that are priced at 210K. It sets the wrong tone from the start, that of one who doesn't listen well. Send them what they ask for and if THEY feel they have to increase their amount to get what they desire, let them come up with the idea. You be the good listener and respond. After all, you do want them to know you, like you, and trust you, right??

Fayetteville, NC Rated #1 for Appreciation/Growth

It's settled....Fayetteville has been ranked as the No. 1 housing market in the nation for appreciation in the fourth quarter of 2008. Zillow's report shows Cumberland county increased in home values 6.9 % compared to a year earlier. This is largely because of our military based personnel on Ft. Bragg and Pope AFB. We have not been impacted like the harder hit areas in CA and AZ. Bottom Line: It is a great time to buy now and it has been for quite some time. The media is portraying an image of gloom and doom that is keeping buyers from making a move to purchase. This should help with the decision.

If I can answer any questions you may have regarding purchasing a home in the area, feel free to call, email or text me. Photobucket

They Listened....So I Listed at 235 Union Circle, Lillington, NC

I have new clients who contacted me to sell their home. The house is in a great location but we had to declutter in order to take pictures. The ones I took didn't showcase the house to its full potential. I gave them some pointers, literally, and they executed like an Army company marching in step. The counters were decluttered, the toys were centralized in one location and the office looked like an office again. They were pleased and so was I. The photos were definite before and after shots. I used the "before" photos to get them to see what the home looked like online and it worked. After updating my photos, I could place the sign in the yard with confidence. Let the offers begin......now.

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1st Annual Volksmarch on Oct. 18th near Ft. Bragg

Ft. Bragg Sports & Fitness will host the 1st Annual 10K Volksmarch at Smith Lake on October 18. Registration will be held from 0900-1100. The entry fee is $5 and children under 12 and dogs are free. This event is open to the public.

Check on the link to get more information about a volksmarch. If you feel so inclined, there will also be a pet fair and a dog costume contest.

Call 396-1217 if you have any questions and hope to see you there.