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Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Quiet Neighborhood in Jack Britt School District!!

MLS 358365



Established and well sought-after quiet neighborhood in Jack Britt School District. Home This 3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms HOME has been UPDATED featuring: A welcoming foyer, LARGE greatroom WITH WOOD BURING FIREPLACE, LARGE kitchen that includes: plenty of cabinets, pantry, breakfast bar with bay window, dishwasher and stove. Large master suite with walk in closet. Ceiling fans throughout the home. Over sized Deck for all your enteraining,1-car garage, Washer/Dryer hook-up, security system. Crawl space with dehumifier, Insulated Windows,open front porch area. For more information please contact Patty Herrera with Litchfield Realty at 910-476-4267 Conventional/VA financing available through Pine Valley Mortgage at 910-829-9378.

Monday, March 21, 2011

OPEN HOUSE MARCH 26, 2011 FROM 10 TO 2

Come and take a look at this home it's move in ready!
Executive custom built home with more detail than you can imagine! Situated on a quiet circle in the heart of Anderson Creek Club. This home features 3 BR , 2.5 BA + sitting room, oak hardwood floors downstairs, ceramic tile in all bathrooms & plantation shutters downstairs/master/sitting room. Downstairs includes dramatic 2-story foyer & family room, bay windows in the breakfast/dining rooms, separate laundry room, and extensive crown molding. Gourmet kitchen has birch cabinets, granite countertops, ceramic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances & ceramic stove top. Upstairs features a spacious master suite w/ stunning triple trey ceiling; 5 piece master bath has separate shower/corner Jacuzzi tub, marble raised vanity with dual sinks; & master closet consists of custom wood shelving with built in sweater/shoe boxes. French doors connect the master to a charming sitting room ideal as an office/nursery/or 4th bedroom. Exterior has 2-car garage Carriage style doors with extended storage, Backyard is overseen by a large Screened in Porch. Manicured yard has in-ground sprinkler system to include metal rear fencing. The community offers 24/7 security, Learning Center, Inn for guests, tennis, swimming pools, golf, playground, picnic pavilion, paddle boat/canoe ponds, fitness/nature trails, activities (i.e. wine tasting, book club) & more. The home also comes with a 1 year home warranty for new owners! For more information please contact Patty Herrera with Litchfield Realty at 910-476-4267 Conventional/VA financing available through Pine Valley Mortgage at 910-829-9378.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Buying a House: If You Can Afford it, Now Is The Perfect Time


Joshua Ritchie on January 5, 2011

We’ve heard a lot from politicians and journalists for the last two years about how bad things are. The economy is in the tank…. The housing market is flat. But is this really true for everyone? Of course not. Economics is not a one-sided subject where things are either great or terrible for everyone. There are two sides to every transaction. So, while today is probably not the best time to be selling a home, it might be the perfect time to buy a house if you can afford it.

Here’s why:
Housing Prices Are Low


First, and most obviously, this is a buyer’s market. Home prices are lower than they’ve been in years. On November 12, USA Today reported that median home prices had fallen in “almost as many areas as they rose” according to National Association of Realtors surveys. The national median home price of $177,900 was down 0.2% from its position during the third quarter of 2009.

While this is bad news for home sellers, it is actually great news for home buyers, especially first-time buyers. A young couple with the money for a down payment can take advantage of today’s low home prices – possibly buying more house than they could have afforded just two or three years ago.
Foreclosures


Another positive (as far as home buyers are concerned) is the still-high nationwide foreclosure rate. According to Amy Hoak of MarketWatch, foreclosures could peak in 2011. In an interview with Rick Sharga (a Senior VP for RealtyTrac), Hoak found that not only were there “about 1.2 million” bank repossessions in 2010, but also that there should be even more next year. “Continued higher unemployment” as well as “upcoming interest rate resets” that raise monthly payments for some homeowners are both expected to keep foreclosures coming.

To the aspiring homeowner, this is not a tragedy, but an opportunity. Banks are not in the real estate business and they do not want to own property. By acting quickly, you can purchase foreclosed properties (which usually have nothing wrong with them) from banks for substantially less than market value.
Low Mortgage Rates


Low mortgage interest rates also make buying a home attractive. While rates are no longer historically low (December 17th’s Wall Street Journal reported a rate of 5.09% for 30 year, fixed loans) they are still quite manageable for buyers with strong finances. In fact, rates are still lower today than they were twelve months ago.

Goldman Sachs economist Ed McKelvey added that “since the recent rate increases have essentially just undone the declines from earlier months, it is hard to see why sales should drop significantly further from current levels.” Furthermore, by locking in today’s rates, you automatically protect yourself from future increases (which are likely if the economy continues to improve).
Benefit From Market-Wide Improvement


There’s an old saying that when you’ve hit rock-bottom, the only way to go is up. This applies greatly to home buyers in today’s market. By buying when prices are extremely low, you are positioning yourself to reap the rewards later on, when the market inevitably improves. Which it will, because the housing market (like the economy itself) is cyclical.

No matter how depressing things may seem, they always turn around. Think about the Great Depression, the 1980′s stock market crash or the tech bust in the late 1990′s. All of these situations seemed hopeless at the time, yet every single one of them ended. In each situation, the winners were those who bought assets when they were cheap and hung on until they rose in value.
Motivated Sellers

When the economy is soaring, buying a home can be a hassle. After all, it’s a seller’s market. Why should they be in any rush to accept your offer and close the deal now when a much better one could be right around the corner? Instead, you’ll be forced to either move on to another property or wait while the seller evaluates other offers.

In a buyer’s market (like today’s) the situation is the opposite. Now, sellers are eager to accept competitive offers and move on with their lives. This means that you can get into your new house in less time and with less hassle than before.

Friday, March 4, 2011

COMPLETELY UPGRADED 3 bedroom 2 bath home FOR $124,900





MLS 360323

COMPLETELY UPGRADED 3 bedroom 2 bath home FOR $124,900. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom HOME has been COMPLETELY REMODLED featuring: A welcoming greatroom with new floors, New Dream kitchen that includes: new custom cabinets, new countertops, and buyer to chose appliances before closing and new tile floors. Large master suite with new carpets before closing. NEW MASTER GLAMOUR BATH with new fixtures and tile flooring! New fixtures, new carpet and paint throughout, new vanities and TILE in the bathrooms and new insulated windows and storm doors. As an extra bonus the seller is providing a FREE home warranty to the buyer. Visit my website at www.Ask4Patty.com to view this home or any homes available in Fayetteville and the surrounding areas or call Patty at 476-4267. Conventional/VA financing available through Pine Valley Mortgage at 910-829-9378.