Lisa Lewis ~ Agent Fayetteville NC ~ 910-578-2359

Where did the time go? It seems as if it were only yesterday when I turned 40. I pledged I would give up the ways of my 30's and make myself into the best 50 year old I could possibly. (I had already given up on the 40's.) I swore I would eat right and exercise regularly to achieve that goal.

Being a Realtor, and knowing the value of maintaining one's property, I pledged to devote more time to home maintenance. I would clean on a schedule and gather all appliance documents to determine scheduled maintenance. I my friends had some lofty goals in mind.

I couldn't leave my family out of the equation, so I vowed to spend more time with my elementary school aged son and grandson, and on that note I did make some improvements. However I still have a long way to go, and a short time to get there.

I have a little more than one year left to achieve my goals. It is going to take perserverance and the assistance of my family and friends, but if the Lord spares me for that long, it is still an achievable goal.

With the housing market looking up, believe it or not people are still looking for foreclosures. Everyone is looking for a "Great Deal".

For those looking for great deals Homepath Mortgage Financing bears some investigation. This is a specific loan for Fannie Mae homes. One of the perks of this type of loan is it is available to both homeowners and investors. There is also at least a 3% down payment required that can be a gift; funded from your own savings; a grant or loan from a non-profit, state or local government or employer.

If a first time home buyer takes advantage of the first time home buyer tax credit of $8000 and purchases a home that qualifies for Homepath Financing they could come out ahead of the game.

This home in Hope Mills, NC qualifies for Homepath Financing. It is just one example of what is available in and around the Fayetteville and Fort Bragg area. My partner Dee and I provide foreclosure education seminars and we run across deals like this sparingly.

Homepath Financing combined with the first time home buyer's tax credit could provide some family with a lovely home. Some repairs can also be included in the Homepath Financing. So on a final note, if you are in the market for foreclosed homes Homepath Financing could be the key to open the door to your new home.

Cumberland County schools are back to school again, and boy am I glad. Now my son can stop whining about the lack of activities. But that is all he has to whine about. I will buy his uniforms and supplies and all will be well.

That is not so true for everyone. There are many children who will start the school year without adequate supplies. There is something being done today to assist those children who may not be as fortunate as yours and mine. Today at the Skibo Rd Walmart, between 10am and 6pm there will be a bus in the parking lot waiting to be filled with school supplies. If you happen to be in the area, please stop by and drop off a supply or two. They are not asking for a lot. Pencils, paper, hand sanitizer, etc. Any donation would be appreciated. And don't forget it's tax free weekend

Last year I lost my father and to some it may not seem like much of a loss, since we had only found each other five years prior. I would beg to disagree.

I knows what it's like to be a single parent and thankfully I know what it means for a father to be a father.

With that being said I would like to wish a Happy Father's Day to all fathers and surrogate fathers(whatever gender). I hope that the day brings everything you hoped for. Whether that wish is to just be left alone or fawned over I hope every father figure is celebrated is some way today. Have a happy!