Are you looking for a large home in the Jack Britt School District? Do you want a home thats a 'great deal'? Look no further--your home awaits you! Wood floors, new carpet, fresh paint! This is a MUST SEE! To schedule YOUR showing today, CONTACT ME!   03/23/2011

Best Realtor in Fayetteville, NCWho would be so bold as to proclaim to be the Best Realtor in any locality? It certainly would not be someone seeking the respect and admiration of their peers. And, if there were to be such a claim, should it not come from satisfied clients instead of an agent? One would think so! But, if you are a buyer or seller and you are looking for the Best Realtor in Fayetteville, NC, why not start by doing a web search. One thing for sure, you would have several thousand results, but most likely you would focus on the first couple of pages. It makes perfect sense that the Best Realtor would not only have excellent credentials, but also provide you with helpful information, and allow you access to that information without attaching strings, such as requiring your ... 03/22/2011

First Day of Spring 2011 & Buying a New Home in Fayetteville NCIt was a beautiful day here in Fayetteville NC today! The sun was shining and the wind was gently blowing with just a hint of chill in the air.  I love Spring time with all that it has to offer, with the new blooming all around us! You may be thinking about a new home in Fayetteville NC and I would be honored to help you find your new place this Spring! There are so many new areas popping up all around the Fayetteville / Ft Bragg area it is sometimes hard to keep up!  It can be great fun to go in and out of the new construction to see what the new homes have to offer today.  You can certainly get a little more square footage for your money than in times gone by, probably wont have all the interior upgrades that you might lik... 03/20/2011

Buying a home is in the top five most stressful things that we do in our lives....When you are looking to buy your dream home in Fayetteville NC I want to take as much stress out of the transaction as I can! Having the answers to your questions is the key to having a pleasant experience while buying your home.I have found while selling homes here in Fayetteville NC that the more my clients are aware of the steps that we are taking the easier it is to get through the transaction.If you are looking to buy or sell in the Fayetteville NC area why don't you give me a call at 910-987-0567 or visit my web site at www.FayettevilleNcHomeFinder.com I look forward to serving you with all your real estate needs! 03/19/2011

Relocating can be scary. The more information you have at hand, the easier the transition. Here is a list of the colleges surrounding the Fort Bragg, NC area. Community College 1. Fayetteville Technical Community College 2201 Hull Rd. Fayettecille 910.678.8400 2.  Miller- Motte College 3725 Ramsey St. Fayetteville  866.494.8994 University 1. Fayetteville State University 1200 Murchison Rd. Fayetteville  910.672.1111 2. Methodist University 5400 Ramsey St. Fayetteville  910.630.7071 3. University of Phoenix 639 Executive Pl. Fayetteville 910.484.9000 4. University of North Carolina at Pembroke 1 University Rd. Pembroke  910.521.6191 ‎ 03/18/2011

Happy St. Patrick’s Day To All My AR Family of Friends Hope you get a kick out of this! Personalize funny videos and birthday eCards at JibJab! 03/17/2011

The last few weeks I have been receiving sign calls from prospective buyers. I cannot complain there, the traffic and the potential are great. However, I think the potential buyers calling about a home with a sign in the yard need to better understand how the process works! 1. One buyer wanted to view the home ASAP; he was looking for a home 200K and less. The home is nowhere near 200K or less. If you are driving around looking at homes yourself, you do not know the area, the prices or if the homes fit your needs. The price of gas these days accompanied by tighter lender practices, you're not doing yourself any good to explore unguided. It is imperative that you speak with a lender AND an agent, so when you DO look, you're looking at the right homes tailored for you. 2. An ‘agent' allow... 03/17/2011

If you plan to remodel or update before selling your home, you have to find the balance between what's appropriate and what qualifies as over-improvement. If you're in a mid-range neighborhood and install granite countertops, you're unlikely to recoup your costs.  But if you're in a higher-end community, laminate may be too little, too late, resulting in a lower sales price. So what will always work?  Painting, inside or out, is one of the most affordable ways to increase your resale value. If you've got wood floors underneath carpeting, show them off.  Old light fixtures in the kitchen, bath and hallways should be updated to popular styles with stainless steel or brushed nickel finishes.  And be sure to make a good first impression outdoors with a maintained yard and perhaps a new mail... 03/16/2011

So you’ve decided to buy a home in the Fayetteville Area. What's the first question you ask yourself?  It should be, "How much can I afford?"  Without that crucial piece of information, you can't even begin your search.  Figure your monthly income and debt payments, order your credit reports, and determine how much you can put down. Next, get pre-approved for a home loan.  If you don’t have a preference, or you need help finding a lender, contact 1st Choice Realty of Fayetteville, LLC for assistance. We will point you in the right direction, so you can choose a lender that offers the best interest rate and terms. The lender you choose can answer all of your questions about the different types of mortgages. Now, what do you want out of your new home?  Want a location within the city, rig... 03/15/2011

The 82nd Airborne Division will hold All American Week from May 16-20 at Fort Bragg. What is All American Week you ask? The easiest way I can sum it up for you, ‘All American week: A celebration of everything eighty duce!' All American Week is returning this year to Fort Bragg. Last year, due to majority of the units being deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan troops and family members didn't get to partake and watch this infamous event. The week usually begins with a division run on Monday. Thousands of soldiers will be dressed in the same PT uniform and run up and down Long Street as far as the eye can see. Throughout the week there will be sporting events that the soldiers put on and family members can come and watch. Other events during the week included a solemn memorial ceremony for fa... 03/15/2011

Using a buyer's agency, means the agent is working with your best interests (and wallet) in mind. Things you tell a buyer's agent remain confidential and that person will represent you and work to find what works best for your needs. In most situations, they are simply working for the same commission that is paid by the seller and split it with the seller's listing agent.  Also, working with one person as opposed to ‘shopping around' builds a relationship between you and one agent, that will in turn better serve you because they will have the trust and true understanding of what you need! A buyer's agent will: Work to negotiate the best price Ensure the property is inspected Make sure you have the representation you need   Key Terms: Dual agency:  This means the agent or agents are work... 03/14/2011

  My granddaughter, Taylor Steele, a student, and group participant, at the Linda Kinlaw School of dance in Fayetteville, NC, took platinum  for lyrical dance routine, “Pure Imagination” at the Kannapolis Performing Arts Center in Kannapolis NC. The competition was held March 12 & 13, 2011.Taylor is an honor student at 71st Classical School in Fayetteville.  She has been dancing for 9 years. Needless to say her paw paw and nana are proud of her! 03/13/2011

Ferndell is now pending!There will be another happy home owner by the end of this month! This wonderful three bedroom two bath home in the Seventy First school district will soon have a new owner! If you have been thinking about selling your home I would like to speak with you about your options....  You want to see that SOLD sign in your front yard? I do too! If you want top notch marketing of your property, to have it stand out in all the right places waste no more of your precious time and give me a call! 910-987-0567If you would like to take a look at my web site please visit www.FayettevilleNcHomeFinder.comI am looking forward to our real estate adventure together! 03/13/2011

Beautiful home located in the Overhills School district.  This three bedroom two bath house is a great place to call home.  Let your imagination run wild with what you could do with all of that room in the bonus room...game room maybe?Can you see all your friends and family in that back yard enjoy the room that it offers.  How about floating in that pool on a hot summer day?When you are ready to make this house your home give me a call!! You wont be disappointed! 03/12/2011

Fayetteville, NC, like many areas of the country are experiencing buyers markets, and current tax laws make this a very attractive time for parents who have the financial ability, to help their children become homeowners.  Home prices and interest rates are still low, so you may want to consider this potential investment in your children's future. As parents, you can provide a significant downpayment, free of taxation. Individually you may gift up to $13,000 per year, so two parents making gifts to their child and spouse can give a total of $52,000 in one year without paying gift tax! Above and beyond the outright gift, you may loan your family money, as long as you charge a minimum interest rate, which is currently very low.  Then you can make your gifts each year, and your child's fam... 03/11/2011

Home sales in Fayetteville NC The numbers are in for Febuary and they are still going up! The numbers have not topped 2009 but they are certainly up from last year.  I hope that we will continue to see the numbers rise as we move into the summer months! If you have been thinking about putting your home on the market there is no time like the present! Give me a call at 910-987-0567 or visit my web site at www.FayettevilleNcHomeFinder.com.  I look forward to hearing from you! 03/10/2011

If you need to sell your home, but you don’t have enough equity, you're facing a pricing puzzle, because you don’t want to come out of pocket with more than you have to.  But, before deciding on a fair price that may be below what you really want, ask yourself... If your home sits on the market, waiting for a higher offer, how much will it cost you each month in mortgage payments, utilities, maintenance and insurance? Compare the asking prices of homes similar to yours to their actual sales prices. Understand that sales price is often determined more by the lenders than the buyers.  For example, if you’re asking more than your home's current value, the required appraisal will show that, and the lender won't approve the buyer's loan, leaving you back at Square One. You can save the time ... 03/09/2011

How Much Home Can You Afford? You need to understand and know how much money you can borrow for your new home and much you can afford. You do not want to find the perfect home and discover that it is not in your price range. Try using a calculator to loosely judge what you can afford. Should You Get Pre-Qualified or Pre-Approved? These terms are often used and you need to  understand the difference! "Pre-qualified" means, little information about your finances is verified (that leaves room for error). You might find out later that the amount you were "pre-qualified" for is far different than what you actually will qualify for. "Pre-approval" is when your credit and other factors are checked. A pre-approval, you're in a better position to negotiate because the seller knows that your off... 03/08/2011

If you're in the market to buy a home in Fayetteville, NC take a counter-intuitive tip and imagine the day you'll be selling it.  That's right - whether you're a first time buyer, or relocating, this home probably won't be your last, so look for features that will pay off when the day comes to move again. The biggest amenity the next buyer will likely look for is central air conditioning.  In this part of the country, over 90% of buyers rank central air as critically important, and three-quarters of buyers everywhere else put it high on the list. Another often-overlooked feature is storage.  Over half of buyers desire a two-car garage and a walk-in closet for the master bedroom.  Ample closets and storage space just can't be stressed enough. If at all possible, avoid costly upgrades and... 03/08/2011

Its becoming that time of year where the weeds grow faster than you like and you have to enjoy your green grass for the two weeks you have it! There is nothing i love more during  Sppring & Summer then to spend all day in the mud, come out when it has cooled with my drink of choice and look at my beautifully lit garden and admire my hard work! Here's a few flowers that do *really* well in our climate & clay! Hydrangeas (Blue due to the acidity of the clay soil)   Azaleas Abelia Mini Roses 03/06/2011