6 Home Showing Tips to Impress Buyer and Sell Your Home Fast Showing your home to prospective buyers is the most important step in the selling process. This is your opportunity to show buyers what a jewel your home truly is and help them to imagine themselves living in the home. If you do it the right way you'll find buyers fawning over your home and lining up to get a shot at buying it. Handle it incorrectly and your home could languish on the market for months with no takers. Remember that properly showing your home is about far more than simply giving a tour of the rooms in the house. Properly showing your home will take some time and ingenuity but the payoff is well worth it. Here are the 6 home showing tips:Tip 1: Home StagingOne of the best investments you can make prior to actua... 01/07/2011

Willoughby Park, Greenville NC     One of the few condo communities located in Greenville, Willoughby Park sits almost in the heart of town. Surrounded by its mature landscaping this quiet community has lots to offer to its owners. Large balconys and sunrooms, swimming pool and tennis courts make up the some of the amenities in this neighborhood. The condo community has under gone lots of changes over the past couple years, all the units have new vinyl siding, new roofs, and the most appealing feature is its new landscaping and sign.    We have seen over twenty four new buyers move to the neighborhood this year! You will find prices here some of the best around town. Buyers have several differnt floor plans to choose from ranging from one bedroom plans up to the large spacious three be... 12/10/2010

Quick Tip: Mobile Phone Photos of Important DocumentsNever be without crucial information again. Ever find yourself rummaging through your glove box for an insurance card or walking back out to your car to remember your license plate number? Here's a simple tip to save you time: Use your camera phone to photograph important documents and keep them in your phone's photo album. Your license plate, auto insurance card, and vehicle registration are all good choices. While your phone's resolution might not be capable of photographing detailed documents, those little pieces of paper we all lose are a great place to start. Remember-- if you photograph sensitive information, you'll want to be sure your phone is protected by a passcode or other security feature. Also, it's never a good idea to p... 11/30/2010

Portertown Road Re-Opens in Greenville.... A road that has been blocked off for several months in Greenville has re-opened. The barriers were removed from Portertown Road after 8:00 p.m. Monday night. The 1.4 million dollar project started back on July 19th to replace the existing bridge on Portertown over Hardee Creek. In addition to the new bridge, sidewalks were added along side of it. For more local home info visit: www.JesseAllenHomes.com     11/16/2010

MoneyWatch's Jill Schlesinger asked John Ulzheimer, president of consumer education for credit.com to name the most common misunderstandings -- and to tell us what will really hurt (or help) your score. 1. Paying Bills on Time Will Improve My Score "That's definitely a good start," says Ulzheimer. "But it's not the key to the kingdom." With FICO scores typically ranging from 350 to 850, 35% of the points on your score are directly tied to whether you're making your payments on time, says Ulzheimer. That leaves 65% of your score that has nothing to do with missed payments. "You cannot hang your hat on whether or not you are just making your payments on time, and assume you have fantastic credit," he says. 2. Carrying a Balance Is Good "I'm quite sure the credit card industry started that... 11/11/2010

Condominium95425 Active 114 Unit: E W VICTORIA COURT GREENVILLE, NC  27834 L$46,000     Area: GREENVILLE Beds: 1 County: Pitt Baths: 1 Subdivision: WILLOUGHBY PARK Half Baths: 0 City Limits: Yes Rooms: 4 Year Built: 1990 New Const.: No Const. Type: Siding-Vinyl Apx Htd SF: 728 Deed Ref: 2345/694 Apx Other SF:   Parcel: 049367 Apx Out. Stor. SF:   Elem. School: S Greenville Elementary Apx Garage SF:   Middle School: E.B. Aycock Middle CSS Listing: Y - Schedule #252-329-1200 High School: J.H. Rose High BO: No   PSS: No   Lot Size: .01 Zoning:   E-300: Yes Acres: .01 Lot:   Assum. Loan: No HOA/ Mgmt Comp.: Yes/ HOA Mgt Co Est. Yr Tax/Yr: $492/ 2009 Loan Type:   HOA Mthly Fee: $150 Tax Value: $41,505 Lease: No   Approximate Room Dimensions   Level Dimensions/Description   Level Dimensions/... 11/02/2010

Now is a Great time to buy in Greenville. The market is right to make that first home purchase, rates are low and deals are good. Let our Team help you find the right condo or town-home that fits your family. No need to keep paying those high rental rates when you can purchase cheaper. We have a great list of inventory of both new construction and resale homes. For more info on inventory in the Pitt / Greenville visit us at: www.JesseAllenHomes.com 10/22/2010

http://GreenvilleNC.housingtrendsenewsletter.com?Newsletter_ID=254 10/15/2010

Great TIPS for after a FLOOD!! * If you have been evacuated, listen to the Media and your local Public Safety officials. Do not return home until authorities indicate that it is safe to do so. * Avoid floodwaters. The water may be contaminated by oil, gasoline or raw sewage. * Wash your hands frequently with soap and clean water if you come in contact with floodwaters. * Never attempt to drive into or through floodwaters. Your vehicle can be quickly swept away by as little as 2 feet of moving water. Many flood fatalities are vehicle related. * Be aware of areas where floodwaters have receded. Roads may have weakened and could collapse under the weight of your car. * Do not become a spectator. Unnecessary travel into the most impacted areas could hinder efforts of Public Safety officials... 10/01/2010

"Uptown Fever" - Five new Businesses Heading to Downtown! Five new businesses are scheduled to open in Uptown Greenville over the next few weeks. Located along the renovated area of Evans Street, the aging buildings have been update to accommodate each businesses particular needs and image. The revitalization projects in the uptown area continue to meet the growth and needs of the local businesses in the area. Uptown promotes: An inclusive, walkable community. The businessmen and women who have chosen to locate here say its working and being very successful. Five new businesses: APPOGEE WORKS: Working with businesses across the US and Greenville with the sales and servicing of Apple products and software. COPPER & WINE: Plans to specialize in small plates, wines, craft been and traditio... 08/27/2010

Uptown Greenville will hold its Outdoor Umbrella Market on wednesdays at 5p.m. at the Five Points Plaza, at the corner of Fith and Evans Streets. The event will include fresh produce, antiques and art work. Admission is free to the public. For more local info visit: www.JesseAllenHomes.com     08/25/2010

Parmer Place, Greenville NC - Luxurious living at its best located in the back part of the Bedford Subdivision just off of Evans Street. These brick site built traditional patio homes accented with hardie plank and cedar offer a quiet lifestyle of living away from the roar of the city. The homes range  from 2,800 to 3,800 of living space, with spacious master suites and living areas. Pull up to the homes on the beautiful designed brick paver driveways with the lush green lawns.     If your looking for low maintence living this is the place to call home. Prices range from $375,000 up to $475,000. For more info please contact us through www.JesseAllenHomes.com 08/11/2010

  Extreme Park information: Location: 2000 Cedar Lane, Greenville NC Hours: 9am - 10pm daily, weather permitting. Admission Fee: none Extreme Park Rules:-All park rules, including mandatory helmet, knee and elbow pads will remain in effect.  Failure to follow these rules can result in a fine and temporary or permanent loss of park use privileges.-For safety, participants are encouraged to participate in groups of two or more. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. The Gatorade® Free Flow Tour came to the Extreme Park on August 30, 2009. The tour is coming back August 29th, 2010. Pitt County and the City of Greenville offer several great parks for your family to enjoy! If your looking to move into the area vist us at www.JesseAllenHomes.com for more local info! 08/06/2010

Greenville, NC - Dog Park      Very often I am asked by new clients moving into the area about any local dog parks. I just wanted to take a little bit of time to talk about the Greenville Dog Park located at 200 N. Ash Street. This is a Off-leash dog area. An off-leash dog area is a dedicated recreational site for citizens and guests who own dogs. Directions to the Park: The site is a little over a ½ mile east of the Town Common and one block north of East First Street between  Warren Street and Ash Street. The following are some of the rules of the park:-User assumes all risk of injury to themselves or their dog(s). However, dog owners are RESPONSIBLE and LIABLE for the actions of their dog(s).-For their protection, no children under 55" are permitted inside the fenced area.-Children u... 08/06/2010

HOT TIP: Make your house easy to show.- Consider installing a lock box.- Allow showing times that are convenient to buyers. Use a "For Sale" sign where permitted. Create a Good First Impression by:- depersonalizing furnishings and decor so prospects can visualize themselves in your home;- emphasizing curb appeal;- keep large pets at a distance. REMEMBER - The next prospects who visit your home may be your buyers - be ready for them! For other buyers and sellers info visit:  www.JesseAllenHomes.com   08/03/2010

Owning and Financing the Student Property Talk to your accountant and attorney to determine the ownership method that works best for you. Some parents will buy as owner occupied property; others will treat it 100 percent as a rental property for additional tax benefits. There are many ways of holding title, including creating a Family Limited Liability Company (LLC). Several options are available for financing your student property. FHA "Kiddie Condo" loans. If you want your student to be in title to the property and you want to pay the minimum amount down, using FHA financing is the easiest way to purchase a property. The FHA "Kiddie Condo" loan program helps students qualify for loans by allowing them to co-borrow with a blood relative. Down payments for this type of loan can be as li... 08/03/2010

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Prospective buyrs are feeling more optimistic...      According to a recent survey, consumers believe the market is improving. 65% said the end of tax credits won't reduce their interest in buying a home. A majority believes homeownership is a good investment. 75% said it is better than stocks or bonds. 72% percent prefer it to mutual funds. 79% percent expect real estate prices to increase over the next five years. For more home info visit:  www.JesseAllenHomes.com       08/02/2010

How Long Will It Take To Sell Your Home?   Sold within:Percentage of Homes 1 Month 40% 2 Months 7% 3 Months 7% 4 Months 20% 5 Months 10% 6 Months 7% 7 Months 9% If your property isn't sold within 30 days, a price adjustment should be made! Statistics are based on National average of homes sold. visit us at: www.GreenvilleHomeTeam.com for more info! 07/30/2010

Here are some statistics from the Greenville / Winterville NC Market Center!These figures show you price range and how home closings in our area were a bit up based upon the tax incentives and credits that were being offered from this past year based upon the previous year. However, we do have many other reasons why our market center is growing. Here are a few reasons to be HERE!1) Growth in the Pitt Memorial Hospital / East Carolina Medical Program2) Growth with DSM Pharmaceuticals3) Accent's Health Supplier and Producer4) East Carolina University5) Hatteras Hammocks, PEPSI Co, Our Industrial Park6) Other Outlining Companies Close enough to Bring Clients to Greenville NC     -PCS Phosphate, Weyerhaeuser Company, and many others For More Information in Our Region, Please Contact Me! Pri... 07/16/2010