Military Members Check this Out
July 21st, 2009 Categories: MCAS Cherry Point News
The DOD now offers a Homeowners Assistance Program for service members and Federal civilian who face financial loss when selling their primary residence in areas where real estate values have fallen due to a base closure or realignment.
Contact The Army Corps of Engineers, ask them about HAP.
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CraigsList Rental Scam!
June 16th, 2009 Categories: Real Estate News
DON’T put your home on Craig’s list
People from foreign countries are taking my information from my website and are posting it on Craig’s list. These people claim to be the owners of the property in the ad but they are not. In fact these scamers are out of the country so they are unable to show the home to the potential renter. I now have had 3 homes fall prey to this scam. Below is an example of their ad.
Here is an example taken from CRAIGSLIST
$1000 / 4br – This fabulous home was built in 2004. (New Bern, NC )
Reply to: blarrys@yahoo.com [Errors when replying to ads?]
Date: 2009-06-12, 2:53PM EDTThis fabulous home was built in 2004. Bonus Room is 4th bedroom with 1/2 bath. Breakfast area, breakfast bar, formal dining room, gas fireplace with blower, laundry room, 2 walk-in closets in master suite. Hardwood floors in foyer, living & dining rooms.
Address: 203 Fishing Creek Drive City: New State: NC Zip Code: 28562 County: Craven
Close To: Ben Quinn, River Bend
Sq. Footage: 1848 Lot Size: .24 acres Basement: Slab/none Year Built: 2004
Fishing Creek Drive (google map) (yahoo map)
- cats are OK – purrr
- dogs are OK – wooof
- Location: New Bern, NC
- it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
This is not ok and everyone and anyone needs to stand up and stop
these criminals. Please contact the real estate agent if you see an
ad like this one!!
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A New Bern Blog That has it All
May 28th, 2009 Categories: What's Happening in New Bern Today
Come see why people like to read and learn about New Bern here.
Do you want to know where to stay when you visit New Bern?
Are you interested in our culture and history?
Where would you like to eat when you visit New Bern?
How is the Real Estate Market in New Bern Nc?
Can I afford to live there?
What type of jobs are there if I were to live in New Bern?
These questions and more can be answered in the New Bern Bear Blog.
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New Bern’s Best Real Estate Buy
May 26th, 2009 Categories: New Bern NC Real Estate
I have been driving all over the New Bern area last week and this week and have seen tons of homes. I came across a home in Trent Woods that has made my buy of the week. The home is 1700 sq-ft. 3 bedroom with 2 bathrooms, large family room, remodeled kitchen from top to bottom, large dining room, 1 car garage, .45 acres, fenced back yard, all new carpet, paint, updated bathrooms with tile floors, sun-room, deck and brick too top it off.
$175,000 is the asking price and it is a steel of a deal.
Email for pictures and a video tour.
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Cherry Point Air Show & Harley Davidson
May 16th, 2009 Categories: MCAS Cherry Point News
What does Cherry Point have in common with Harley Davidson you ask, both are having events in our area this weekend.
Apparently Myrtle Beach did not appreciate the bike event in their town there fore the Carolina Harley-Davidson Dealers Association moved their annual rally to New Bern, North Carolina this year. Welcome to all of you. We are glad to have you come to New Bern. This year’s rally is scheduled for May 15-16 and marks the rally’s 69th year of existence.
Cherry Point Marine Corp Air Stationis holding their annual event, the air show, this weekend. Although it has been raining off and on, they still have been able to carry on. The Air Show is held at the Marine Base in Havelock NC and is free to the public.
Here is a link to the schdule.
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Golds Gym in New Bern Nc
May 13th, 2009 Categories: People, Places, Things
Shake off those negative vibes, turn off that terrible news station and head off to New Bern’s only Gold’s Gym. Located at 3340 Martin Luther King Blvd between Target and the Twin Rivers Mall, Gold’s is easy to access.
I started going to the gym before there ever was a gym there. Before they constructed Gold’s Gym, the company had a trailer set outside of it so that they could start to sell memberships. All these years later, their membership is growing strong.
Here is a link to the class schedule
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Epiphany Girls Soccer Team
May 7th, 2009 Categories: What's Happening in New Bern Today
The Epiphany girls soccer team are in their final days of the 2009 Soccer Season. They have had a great season and will move into a true conference next year as are all of the sports programs.
Friday May 9th, tomorrow in other words will be the girls last home game. On Monday and Tuesday, they will play in a Tournament in Jacksonville that will be a good challenge for them.
Click here to see the official Falcons Sport site
Game time is 5pm
Location: YMCA New Bern
Stay Tune for the results!
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Neighborhood Covenants, Protective or Restrictive?
May 6th, 2009 Categories: Home Buyer Tips
When buying a home, one of the most important items on your check list should be covenants. There is a disagreement as to what to call these pages of paperwork. I myself would like to view them as being Protective, where as others see them as impinging on their personal rights as a home owner. These documents are put into place from the conception of the neighborhood. They are to make sure that property values are not harmed by what one indiviual may or may not do with their property.
Before I show some one a neighborhood, I try to ask them a few questions that I know would help them with their decision to buy or not in that area. Here are a few examples of what one might see in a set of covenants.
1. Type of dog: Some communities are restricting the type of dog that can be brought into the community. I know of at least 4 areas between New Bern and Havelock that have this rule. Brices Crossing, Lynwood Heights, Tucker Creek, just to name a few.
2. Fences: There are many areas that do not allow fences to be built. Those that do allow fences have regulations on the material and height of the fence. Most allow vinyl or wood fences of no more than 4 feet in height. There are only a few areas that will allow a chain link fence. If you choose a home on a golf course lot, forget about a fence, most neighborhoods do not allow them to be built.
3. Campers/Boats: A lot of communities do not allow campers and/or boats to be kept in the driveway.
Here is an example of a Protective covenants: here is a link to Taberna’s Covenants
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Custom Frame Shop in New Bern NC
April 29th, 2009 Categories: Real Estate News
Do you need custom framing done today? Meet Matt Knortz of Coastal Art & Frame. If you are looking for affordable custom framing, this is the place.
The shop is located at 981 HWY 70 East in the Trent East Crossing shopping center. Their hours of operation are from 11am to 6pm m-f or by appointment.
Got to love their quote, ”No order too small, no job too large”
Let Matt Help you find that extra special Frame!
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New Bern Home For Sale By Video
April 29th, 2009 Categories: Videos
Evans Mill Community is a wonderful place to live. Just 70 lots strong give or take a few, most are over 1 acre tracks.
With Creekside Elementary down the street, Carolina Colours just out our back door, and a new Harris Teeter being built, that makes us highly sought after.
What is for sale: 119 Evans Mill Rd is for sale. This custom home is built upon an acre lot with gorgeous trim, flooring, space and loads of extras. Click here for more details.
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