New Homes in Fayetteville: The Top Three Reasons to Buy New New homes in Fayetteville are a great buy. Right now, it's a buyer's market in Cumberland county and this goes for new developments as well. If you're on the fence about buying new or buying a previously owned home, you should take the time to consider these benefits of buying new. You just might find that new homes in Fayetteville are exactly what you're looking for. #1: Your new home is new.This may seem obvious, but one of the biggest benefits of buying new is that your home is brand new. Even if you find an older home with a great number of renovations, you'll have older construction which can come with some built in wear and tear. When you buy new, you know for a fact that all of the appliances, floors, walls, windows and ... 06/18/2009

Finding Homes for Sale in Fayetteville NC Finding homes for sale in Fayetteville, NC is only overwhelming if you let it be. With help from an experienced real estate agent, some knowledge about the neighborhood you're looking at and an inspection on your potential home you'll be able to find homes for sale in Fayetteville, NC that suit your wants and your needs. It all starts with finding an experienced real estate agent, like the ones at TeamEliteRealty.net. Since there is so much paperwork involved with buying a home, and complicated real estate laws, it just makes sense to hire a real estate professional. The agent fees are negligible compared to the amount of value and expertise that you receive when you are working with a professional. Another important home buying tip when looking... 06/18/2009

Fayetteville NC Property Inspections: What you really need to know If you're considering buying Fayetteville NC property, it's important that you get an inspection before you sign on the dotted line. The process of buying a home goes a lot easier if you know exactly what  you are getting yourself into. Although sellers are obligated to disclose certain pieces of information about the property, there may be hidden surprises revealed in the inspection. Many people wonder what Fayetteville NC property inspections are and what they consist of. If you're a buyer, you should be familiar with what a property inspection will do for you. Home inspections consist of a professional property inspector walking through your potential home and evaluating it in five different categories. They will give... 06/18/2009

Buying Short Sale Homes in the Fayetteville NC MLS The Fayetteville NC MLS is full of homes in the Fayetteville and Fort Bragg area in all different price ranges. Due to the current real estate markets many of these homes are being sold as a short sale. A short sale, if you're not familiar with the term, is when the current owner wants to sell their home in order to avoid foreclosure. If a short sale goes through, the owner can lift the burden of a mortgage payment and help preserve part of their credit rating. The seller is hoping that the bank would rather take part of the mortgage amount than go through the bankruptcy process and then try to resell the home themselves. If you see short sale homes in the Fayetteville NC MLS you'll notice that they normally have asking prices that are ... 06/18/2009

During 2009 Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc is waving administrative fees active duty military, retired military and the families of fallen military, as well as policemen, firemen and emt's.  If you enter into a contract by the New Year's eve Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc. will waive the admin fee at settlement.  This is a $350 savings.  If you are thinking about buying or selling a home give Advance Realty Anne Arundel a call and receive full service real estate assistance from an experienced agent.  Our office is open 7 days a week and we can be reached at 410-761-1550. June Piper-Brandon, Broker - Advance Realty Anne Arundel Inc.   05/24/2009

The Suitcases for Kids program was established by the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and are asking all Associations to participate.  The program collects suitcases and donates them to kids that are in foster care and do not have a suitcase to carry their belongings from one home to another. Most foster children carry their belongings in black garbage bags as they move from home to home.  Each child averages 7 moves while in foster care.  The Fayetteville Association of Realtors Public Relations Committee will be collecting new or "gently" used suitcases at the May 19th Luncheon.  We will also be collecting toiletry items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, shaving kits, etc.  These items can be placed into a Ziploc bag.  Please help support this ... 05/15/2009

Looks like Newsmax magazine hired best-selling author Peter Greenberg who is the  travel editor of NBC’s Today show, to put together the nation’s most uniquely American communities. All American city, Fayetteville NC made the list at number 14. Greenberg sought cities and towns that best display America’s core values. According to Greenberg one of Fayetteville's best attributes is it's hospitality toward the military. Congratulations Fayetteville! Click Here to see Newsmax's 25 most American cities 04/30/2009

EXIT Realty 1st Class is participating in WALK MS this Saturday, April 4th from 10-12. Help Our Team Create a World Free of MS!The number of people living with multiple sclerosis increases every hour of every day. This astonishing rate is not going to slow down, let alone stop, until we find a cure. Research has made some incredible advances recently, but the world can still only offer disease management drugs and therapies to the 400,000 people living with MS in America.We've formed a team for Walk MS because the National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds more MS research than any other private organization. In addition to supporting studies which hope to reveal the cause and course of the disease, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society also provides much needed education, programs, an... 04/03/2009

Fayetteville NC homes got a boost in February as did the national market. Fayetteville's MLS showed an increase in units sold in February over January this year. The number still down from last February was seen as a good sign. According to estimates released jointly today by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. New home sales were up for the month of February across the nation. Like the Fayetteville NC market the number is shy of February 2008's. It was the largest monthly sales jump since.., more from the Fayetteville NC Homes blogsite   03/25/2009

Initially this may not seem relevant, but before I'm done it will. Recently I've heard a lot of talk about class envy, socialism, and redistribution of wealth. Well, if everyone would just stop and take a moment to look at what is really happening, perhaps they would see a silver lining amid all the doom and gloom.  You see my take on the whole situation is that it's deception by design. It's so simple, so basic, and it works every time. It's the jungle tactic of survival of the fittest, where only the strong survive. What has happened in America is there's been a shift in political power. And the ideology of the former administration that dominated the way business was done, is diabolically opposed to the new administration and their agenda. It is perceived by the opposition that capit... 03/11/2009

Well, the inevitable has happened.  Our area is going through a time when homeowners are receiveing notices that their property values for real estate are on the rise.  Funny thing is, the notices are coming as "appeal forms" so the tax department is already assuming a lot of people will fight the re-evaluation.  I, for one, will be one of those fighting. Why the sudden re-evaluation?  In my opinion, it is a way for those who do pay their taxes to "pick up the tab" for those who don't and the high amount of foreclosures in the area.  Unfortunately, the county needs their money and if a home is foreclosed, the money is hard to get...so what better choice than to go after the people who have paid...after all, they must have money right?  They paid! The rise in property value was inevitabl... 03/03/2009

First time home buyers can qualify for a tax credit up to $8000. This is not a loan! Imagine this. It's January 2010, and you just filed your tax return. But, in 2009 you bought your first home. Well, on top of what you would normally get back, add a whopping $8000. Now how's that for a stimulus? But before I say another thing, check with your tax advisor first.    Interest rates are very low... new and existing homes are abundant. NOW is the time for anyone with good credit to make their move. Everything runs in cycles. Happy days are here again. Take advantage of the opportunity while it exists, because it will not last forever!!! This is not the time to be skeptical. Real estate is a good long term investment. You don't want to be one of the ones saying I wish I had.  I would never s... 02/28/2009

It's not surprising that my Fayetteville NC websites have been delivering lots of leads for rent to own property, and I am happy to receive your request. Many of you have been listening to the national news and think that you are not quite ready to buy a home. Fayetteville, North Carolina is not reflective of the national economy. In fact, Fayetteville was ranked as the no. 1 housing market in the nation for appreciation in the fourth quarter of 2008.   I am happy to receive your request for rent to own property, and when it come to qualifying  for a home loan, truth is you don't know what you don't know. That's why I invite you to call one of my preferred lenders. They will tell you based on the information you give them, and the information they get from your credit file, if you quali... 02/26/2009

John was tired of waisting money on rent. He'd just got a promotion and finally     decided to buy a new home for his growing family. And just like many home buyers, John was at work searching the web for real estate. He visited several sites before he came across my homepage. As the page loaded, John was not prepared for what was about to happen. You see, John did not know that he would be greeted by a live actor introducing him to all the wonderful features offered on my website. John's speakers were turned on and now his co-workers knew that John was doing something other than work on company time. John was BUSTED!!        This scenario stretches a bit to make a point, however this could be a potential problem. So what practical advise could be offered besides the obvious to avoid t... 02/23/2009

It is true that home sales are slower than normal and some property values are off slightly, but we have a better than average market in Fayetteville, because of our huge military presence. It is noteworthy that active duty military, military retirees, veterans, civilians employed by the Department of Defense, and contractors contribute a gazillion dollars to the local economy each month! Some neighborhoods in our area have actually appreciated according to an article published in The Fayetteville Observer dated February 7, 2009. Contact me if you would like to know if you live in one these neighborhoods. Everyone can contribute to increasing property values by taking pride in our neighborhoods, and regular maintenance. Even if you rent, realize that you play a role in helping to mainta... 02/13/2009

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.  02/09/2009

Timely Tip!   First-Time Buyer Prospecting...    Are you tired of prospects with little motivation and bad credit?  Why not try some new innovative prospecting ideas to find some better quality buyers this year?   Here's a quick tip I thought of to help you meet some apartment dwellers that are more likely thinking about buying a home in this market and that do not have a house to sell first!   Talk to someone that lives in a nice apartment complex about allowing you to host a "meet the neighbors social" in their apartment.  Explain that it will be a great way for the neighbors to get to know each other in a social setting and you can provide the refreshments.   Don't know anybody living in an apartment?  Read my email next week on some ideas on how to find them!   Then, use the opportu... 01/25/2009

About Our Mortgage Co.   Carolina Mortgage Company is a well-established mortgage company since 1986 that has relationships with just about everybody in the industry in and around the Fayetteville, NC area.  After funding in our name, all loans are sold to lenders that we represent that also have long standing relationships with Carolina Mortgage Company.   Carolina Mortgage Company is a leader in mortgages and specializes in VA and FHA processing.   Our process: Call me with your prospects or ask them to call me and I will start off by promoting you to them. I will call them and take their application over the phone or I will meet them either in my office or in yours.  If I cannot get them pre-approved, I will counsel them on what they need to do or advise them on other ways to get fin... 01/25/2009

What about our next 100 days in our office?  Our Smart Goals    With every new President, the media and country are always watching and judging on their accomplishments in their 1st 100 days in office.  And this year, we are all very hopeful that this new President can do a lot to help all of us.   Just like our new President, we need to have some clear goals and expectations for ourselves for our next 100 days in our office and then our next and next, etc.     A great way to do this is to set some SMART goals and then get going on this and then do every thing you can to hit your smart goal targets!   A smart goal is as follows: Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timely Here's a great SMART goal!  Send ALL Buyers to Sam so he can get them pre-approved with Carolina Mortgage and cl... 01/25/2009

Quick Tip for 2009    Let's Help Each Other       Since many service providers and retailers are looking for business and for ways to cut costs, why not spend more time working with them as a team?   Here are some ways to do this: Share office space by finding a service provider in a great location that has some space available to share.  Share some expenses that affect both businesses in the same location. Share office personnel for answering the phone or in paying or collecting the bills.  Promote each other in each other's travels.  Advertise jointly in some print ads or other media. Help each other by providing some work or service for each other. Set up a new networking group with them to bring in others into your new network. Networking is a great way to build your business and no... 01/25/2009