Homeowners have a variety of reasons for refinancing their homes. Before you make a decision about refinancing your home, you might consider the following questions. Below is a summary of an article in RISMedia by Michele Lerner, a writer for Bankrate.com.1. What are my financial goals? Are trying to lower your monthly payment? Check out an online mortgage calculator to estimate your new payment. Other homeowners are choosing to refinance for a shorter term to pay of their mortgage faster and save interest.Before you make the decision to refinance, the professionals advise making sure you contribute to retirement savings and college savings, pay off high-interest debt, and save 6-12 months of expenses, because reducing your mortgage payment period will increase your monthly payment.2. D... 10/01/2015

If you have recently begun looking for a new home to purchase, you already know that it is very competitive out there.  It is important for you to realize going in that there are many other families searching for their dream home also.  If what you think is your dream home slips through your fingers because you are outbid, don’t take it personally; take it as a sign that the particular house you were bidding on is simply not the one for you.  There are ways to be competitive however. Here are a few tips for competing in a buyer’s market.   The most important tip is to keep your feelings in check when making an offer on a house.  Of course you face the possibility of being out bid, but don’t let that come back to bite you with your next offer.  Be sure to keep your mind open and realize ... 09/10/2015

It has been a fantastic summer... after taking a 10 day break to Florida to see family at the start of June, I returned to ENC ( Eastern NC ) with a full schedule and alot of buyers and sellers transitioning over the summer months. It has been a whirlwind but everything has been running smoothly and my clients are happy.  Meet Nate and Brittany, both ECU graduates and Newlyweds... They are so very excited about their first home purchase and sent me this great photo of   their dog, who is also very excited about her new home !!  If you are tinking about buying or selling in ENC...Please allow me the opportunity to discuss a strategy withyou and your family ...  Michele Connors, Broker Realtor Advisor20 Years, Full Time Full ServiceThe Overton Group LLC  Your Eastern NC Realtor#252Michele... 08/03/2015

Every home I have  ever owned had had to have a porch...I am a porch person !This is a porch of a listing I have at : 1129 Scarlet Oak Drive  Greenville , NC  27858 This is a standard concrete porch that has been taped off and painted !  Do you like it ???  Click on address to see the rest of this awesome home ! Call me if you would like to see this home in person !              Michele  05/25/2015

 The 2015 Umbrella Market has begun for Uptown Greenville.  WHEN : May 20 - August 26th  Each Wednesday 5p-8p WHERE: Five Points WHAT:   FOLLOW THE LINK FOR DETAILS    Vendors set up this open air market to sell their produce, goods, artisan made jewelry and crafts, kettle corn, hand made soaps , local honey, local brewed beer ( Duck Rabbit ) just to name a few.There are live music sessions, kids face painting, corn hole boards, hoola hoop contests, and a 6 pm social run.       05/23/2015

I love kitchens, just visit my Pinterest page and you will see I am obsessed ! Being a Realtor it is always a joy when I have a listing with a killer kitchen.... This photo is from one of my pending listings in Bedford, a popular subdivision in Greenville NC.The builder, TAB Construction, constructed this home as one of eleven Southern Living Showcase Homes of 2014,  Nationally !!!  This home also  made it into Southern Living  Magazine twice in 2015.What appeals to me is the open concept with a large island for gathering, setting as a buffet, or using for baking and cooking ! The white tile backsplash and carrara island makes my heart sing ! I love the current style of gray and  white with dark contrasting floors ! What trend are you loving to see in your listings  ????  05/23/2015

Open House Sunday, July 52:00 - 4:00pm115 King George Rd, Greenville NC 27858 MLS# 117312Custom Built Beauty!View the 2nd Hole of Brook Valley Country Club from your own swimming pool. 2015--updated flooring and paint in this lovely 4 bedroom, 4 bath custom built brick home. Formal areas and family room with hardwood flooring. Double attached garage. Take a look at the tour and be sure to come on Sunday! View the Tour Marketed by Greenville NC Realtor Liz Freeman.Open hosted by Greenville Realtor Scott Allenspach, 252-565-0410. 05/13/2015

OPEN HOUSE!3302 Grey fox Trail, Greenville NC 27858 Sunday, April 262:00 - 4:00 PMDon't miss the opportunity to see this charming all brick home! A chef's delight kitchen boasts quartz counter-tops with plenty of work space to feed an army. You'll fall in love with the outdoor space with its stately trees, spacious and private backyard and lovely deck. This special home is ready and waiting a new family. Take a look... you might want to make it yours.Home marketed by Greenville Realtor Liz Freeman and Open House hosted by Scott Allenspach, 252-565-0410. 04/22/2015

We all need a fun night out to cut loose , enjoy friendships and have a little creative fun ! Lisa Jordan , a local artist, has a wonderful business here in Greenville, NC where she opens her home to a class organized by a party host and food/ wine etc is brought by the attendees.  Our group of 12 ladies had a great time !  We hung out in her lovely kitchen with the food and wine we brought and got the party started ! She then moved us to the painting room to work on our masterpieces ! Each party-goer picks out a theme for their project prior to the event so paint bottles etc are close to your easel set up... Lisa sets the tempo with great music and we just got to work all the while having a good time !  My painting is for my daughter Kaitlin...she is getting her own apartment this summ... 04/20/2015

In February, the number of properties that received a foreclosure filing in Greenville, NC was 8% higher than the previous month and 583% higher than the same time last year, according to RealtyTrac.com. Greenville NC Foreclosure Status Distribution The current distribution of foreclosures based on the number of active foreclosure homes in Greenville, NC. Auctions were 34.1% of the foreclosure activity in February, Pre-foreclosures were 39.0% and Bank-owned properties were 26.8%.   Greenville NC Foreclosure Activity by Month The number of Auctions increased 7.7% from the previous month and 250.0% from the previous year. Bank-owned properties increased 266.7% from the previous month and 450.0% from the previous year. Pre-foreclosures dropped 27.3% from the previous month and remained the... 04/03/2015

                     SPAZZFEST VI Starts Today !!  SPAZZFEST VI   Multi day multi venue event for those young or young at heart. The entrepreneurial spirit is alive as the various artists showcase their talents in the Uptown district. Crowds are drawn from both local and out of town followers so be sure to get yourself down there to the venues in the link below..some have capacity limits.   Hopefully you have your "Golden Ticket" for entry..  Spazz on... !       SPAZZ out at SPAZZFEST VI    Download the SPAZZFEST VI 2015 App  on your mobile device to stay connected and up-to-date on all things SPAZZ!   03/19/2015

The ReBoutique Spring Consignment Sale in Greenville NC Event is held the Weekend of Feb 19th through the 21st. Feb 19th is a private sale from 4:00pm-8:00pm and college night from 7:00pm-8:00pm Feb 20th is the public sale 8:30-9:00am grandparents shop first then all shop from 9:00am-7:00pm Feb 21st is restock the rack and all day half price from 9:00am-3:00pm   Sell: The ReBoutique Spring Consignment Sale in Greenville NC is the perfect event to relieve your buldging closets. Do you have designer clothes, shoes or accesories you are looking to part ways with? Are you done having children and no longer need your maternity clothes? Are your children no longer fitting into those clothes from the trunk show? Do you have high-end strollers, toys, or car seats in the way?  Here is chance to ... 02/17/2015

Homes near D. H. Conley High School District in Greenville NC D.H. Conley High  School, 2006 Worthington Road, Greenville, NC 27858 There are many options of homes for sale near the D.H. Conley High School District in Winterville NC - everything from homes, townhomes and condo neighborhoods. Are homes range in price from $35,000 up to $425,000. There is a home sure to suit everybody in this district. Search D.H. Conley High School Disrtict by price range: Up to $100,000 $100,000 to $150,000 $150,000 to $200,000 $200,000 to $250,000 $250,000 to $300,000 $300,000 to $400,000 $400,000 and Up These homes are located with easy access to parks, grocery stores, shopping and dining making these communities a great place to call home. Click here and fill out this simple form to find out the val... 01/29/2015

Homes for Sale in Cherry Oaks Neighborhood Greenville, NC Why Do People Live here? Homes for sale in the Cherry Oaks Neighborhood This subdivision community is conveniantly located Firetower Rd very near the intersection of Firetower and Charles Blvd. Easily drive to shopping, dining, fitness centers and child care facilities. Less than a mile from to theaters, great area restaurants and shopping. The location is in the center of the Winterville / Greenville area and makes for easy commutes to everything. A community pool and tennis court is available with membership. Looking to sell? Click here to find out your Cherry Oaks Home Value.   Looking for a home in Cherry Oaks? Interested in finding homes for sale in Cherry Oaks Neighborhood of Greenville NC? Click that link to find all the ... 01/26/2015

Homes for Sale in the Lynndale East Subdivision Greenville, NC Why Do People Live here? Lynndael East is a beautiful neighborhood of single family homes that is conveniently located in mid town Greenville area. It's not uncommon to see neighborhood kids playing the streets of this quaint little subdivison in central town. It's far enough from the main hustle and bustle of the city that residents don't feel like the urban center of Greenville is knocking on their door. Looking for a home in Lynndale East? Interested in finding homes for sale in the Lynndale East Subdivisoin of Greenville? Click that link to find all the currently available homes in this area of Lynndale East. What's the Neighborhood Like? The homes you would expect to find for sale in the Lynndale East Neighborhood are ... 01/26/2015

Homes near Lakeforest Elementary School District in Greenville NC Lakeforest Elementary  School, 3300 Briarcliff Drive, Greenville, NC 27834 There are many options of homes for sale near the Lakeforest Elementary School District in Greenille NC - everything from homes, townhomes and condo neighborhoods. Are homes range in price from $55,000 up to $1,900,000. There is a home sure to suit everybody in this district. Search Lakeforest Elementary School Disrtict by price range: Up to $100,000 $100,000 to $150,000 $150,000 to $200,000 $200,000 to $250,000 $250,000 to $300,000 $300,000 to $400,000 $400,000 and Up These homes are located with easy access to parks, grocery stores, shopping and dining making these communities a great place to call home. Click here and fill out this simple form ... 01/23/2015

Homes for Sale in the Brook Valley Neighborhood Greenville, NC Why Do People Live here? Homes for sale in Brook Valley Neighborhood are centered between NC Hwy 33 East, 14th St Extension and Portertown Rd, three of the area's main arteries making travel to anywhere in the city extrememly convenient. You can also take Hwy 33 East to arrive at the waterfront in Washington in less than 25 minutes. Distance to amenities: 2.9 miles to the Greenville Mall 2.7 miles to East Carolina University 5.3 miles to Vidant Medical Center 6.1 miles to Naaco Materials Handling Group, Patheon, DSM and the Industrial Park 4.2 miles to Uptown Greenville   Looking to sell? Click here to find out your Brook Valley Home Value.   Click the image below for community info and to see all available amenities in the... 01/22/2015

Homes near Chicod Elementary School District in Greenville NC Chicod Elementary  School, 7557 North Carolina 43, Greenville, NC 27858 There are many options of homes for sale near the Chicod Elementary School District in Greenville NC - everything from homes, townhomes and condo neighborhoods.          Search Chicod Elementary School Disrtict by price range: Up to $100,000 $100,000 to $150,000 $150,000 to $200,000 $200,000 to $250,000 $250,000 to $300,000 $300,000 to $400,000 $400,000 and Up These homes are located with easy access to parks, grocery stores, shopping and dining making these communities a great place to call home. Click here and fill out this simple form to find out the value of your home if you are looking to sell, or call Alan Brock at 252-215-5599.     Conveniently lo... 01/22/2015

Homes near Wahl Coates Lab Elementary School District in Greenville NC Wahl Coates Lab Elementary  School, 2200 East 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858 There are many options of homes for sale near the Wahl Coates Lab Elementary School District in Greenille NC - everything from homes, townhomes and condo neighborhoods.  Search Wahl Coates Lab Elementary School Disrtict by price range: Up to $100,000 $100,000 to $150,000 $150,000 to $200,000 $200,000 to $250,000 $250,000 to $300,000 $300,000 to $400,000 $400,000 and Up These homes are located with easy access to parks, grocery stores, shopping and dining making these communities a great place to call home. Click here and fill out this simple form to find out the value of your home if you are looking to sell, or call Alan Brock at 252-215-... 01/21/2015

Homes in Wintergreen Primary School District in Greenville NC Wintergreen Primary School, 4710 County Home Road, Greenville, NC 27858 There are many options of homes for sale in the Wintergreen Primary School District in Greenville NC - everything from townhome and condo neighborhoods starting in $40,000 range to custom built homes up to $950,000 in the upper range.  Search Wintergreen Primary School Disrtict by price range: Up to $100,000 $100,000 to $150,000 $150,000 to $200,000 $200,000 to $250,000 $250,000 to $300,000 $300,000 to $400,000 $400,000 and Up These homes are located with easy access to parks, grocery stores, shopping and dining making these communities a great place to call home. Click here and fill out this simple form to find out the value of your home if you are look... 01/21/2015