1. The YMCA just off of Park Ave., offers several opportunities for kids to be involved in sports. They have basketball, soccer, swim and gymnastic teams. During the summer they offer 2 camps, a sports camp and a regular activities camp.

The YMCA also hosts some great camps like the British Soccer Camp,

http://events.jdnews.com/new-bern-nc/events/show/82615532-twin-rivers-ymca-british-soccer-camp

Here is a great link to information on their 2 pools: http://www.swimmersguide.com/query/Detail.cfm?PoolID=733

2. The Strike Zone is a great place to bowl and play laser tag, the only place I know to do so!

3. The Swing Zone is the place to be if you want to play putt putt, video games, paint ball or challenge yourself in the batting cages.

4. Recreational Sports Teams can be found at many locations throughout New Bern: Soccer, football, basketball, baseball, gymnastics and lacrosse. Here are some links to these activities:

Soccer: http://www.nbasa.com/

Football: http://www.eastern-nc-popwarner.com/

All other Sports: http://www.ci.new-bern.nc.us/RP/athletics.php

5. Dance and Theater Companies: There are several located throughout New Bern;

Wanda Kay at www.wandakaydancer.com

New Bern Ballet at newbernballet.com

New Bern Civic Theater at www.newberncivictheatre.org

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Bring your pets inside when it heats up outside or heat exhaustion could kill them!

Consult your local Veterinarian for signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion.

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On July 30th 2008, The President of The United States signed a bill that will help our housing economy get back on it’s feet, or will it?

This new bill HR 3221 called Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, will provide tax breaks for the first time home buyer.

The first time home buyer will receive a tax credit equal to 10% of the purchase price of their home up to $7,500 but this is temporary and will need to be repaid.

This credit is also tied to ones adjustable Gross Income and there is a time limit in which to buy your home.

To Read More About this New Tax Law go to this web site.

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Travel over Hwy 70 and you will find this great little picnic place called Jack’s Island.

You can picnic, play Frisbee or put your boat in the water.

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1. Builders keep building in this range because it is affordable to a larger percentage of people that need a larger home but have now over built.

2. Resale homes have been over priced and are sitting on the market.

3. People have to sell their homes in other places first before buying one here and are unable to do so.

4. Homes that were under $200,000 are now over this mark because of inflated lot prices that developers have been charging.

These homes can be found in (more…)

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Oh to be these guys, lucky ducks

The Forecast calls for the low to mid 90’s this weekend.

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$319,000 for 1 acre, 2200 Sq. Ft., 4 Bedrooms 3 Full Bathrooms plus all of the upgrades one would expect in a custom built home.

Go see this fantastic Home and tour it virtually then come see it!

1. Quiet Location: Surrounded by the Crotan National Forest, you get a real feel of nature. Deer and other animals can be seen walking through the common area. The most noise you will hear is the neighbors coming home from work.

2. Small Community: With only 67 lots and not all of them built upon, Evans Mill is full of people that look out for each other.

3. Convenience: About a 10 minute drive to downtown New Bern and 15 Minutes to Havelock and Cherry Point MCAS, this neighborhood has the perfect location without the noise and congestion of a bigger neighborhood.

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1. Know what you want before you get in the car: Make a list of what you need to have in a home to be happy and what might be nice to have in a home.

2. Pre-Approval: Start with your bank and have them go through the pre-approval process with you. This is important not only for your bargaining power but it also shows how serious a buyer you are.

3. Do some Research: Go on the Internet and talk to people that live in the areas that you are interested in living. Find out what school systems serve that area, community amenities, Owners Association fees, Insurance costs, Flood zones, Hazards etc.

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2. The Bottom 30% Rule: The homes that are selling are priced in the bottom 30% of their square footage category.

3. If it is Broken, They Will Find It: Sure you can get by with doing the least amount to your home but it will only hurt you in the end. Most buyers will get a home inspection and the problems will be discovered so find it and fix it first.

4. Just because you think your home is worth it, does not make it so: Pay attention to the numbers your agent gives you, what has sold, pended, and what is currently active in your neighborhood. These numbers will tell you the true value of your home.

5. Keep the Faith: It does take longer now to sell your home so be patient and listen to the people you have hired.

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