After leaving the Crystal Coast in 1993, I spent three years working for the National Parks and traveling around the country.  I spent my summers in Yellowstone and winters in The Everglades.  I settled down with my husband, Roger, in Naples, Fl in 1996.  There I attended school at the Veterinary Technical Institute and worked as a veterinary technician for 8 years.  In January, 2005, I welcomed my new son, Tanner into my family and realized that the only place I wanted to raise a child was Carteret County.

My family and I moved to Morehead City and I began work as personal assistant to the Pine Knoll Shores Realty Dream Team in May of 2005.  I love spending time with my family, which in addition to husband Roger and son Tanner, includes 5 cats and 1 spoiled rotten dog.  I enjoy all the coastal recreation but especially sailing.

While working as an assistant, I began training to be the best REALTOR® possible prior to entering the sales force.  I have earned my salesman and brokers license and am a 2006 graduate of Leadership Carteret County.  I currently serve on the Steering Committee for Leadership Carteret.  I serve as President-Elect for Women's Council of REALTORS, Crystal Coast Chapter.  I am very active in my community and serve on the advisory board for the local Boys & Girls Club, the Public Relations/Community Service Committee and the Scholarship Committee through Carteret County Board of REALTORS.  I am ready to assist you in all your real estate needs.  If you want a REALTOR® with both love and knowledge of the Crystal Coast, call Me and see how pleasant your next deal can be.

                                                         

Buying A Home 

Buying a home is one of the largest investments you'll ever make. Choosing a well-informed real estate professional to guide you through this important transaction can save time and make home buying easier.

After selecting a real estate agent with whom you are comfortable, you should meet with a lender to pre-qualify for a loan. Your lender will determine a maximum loan amount for which you are eligible.

Now, it is time to determine your housing needs. How many bathrooms and bedrooms does your family require? What type of neighborhood appeals to you? Do you prefer a restored Victorian or a contemporary ranch house?

After this is determined, your agent will show you prospective homes that fit these preferences and fall within a predetermined budget. When you've selected a home, your agent will help you prepare and present an offer to the seller.

An offer is a proposed sales contract. If the seller accepts it, you have a binding agreement. This is why your first offer should be as much in your favor as you can make it.

There is no standard real estate purchase contract. You can modify or add anything to a standard contract form. If the seller agrees, you have a deal. If not, you negotiate or keep looking.

Your offer should state.....what fixtures and personal property are to be sold with the home....that your deposit will be refunded and the sale cancelled if you are unable to abtain acceptable financing within a specified period of time.

FIVE WAYS TO SPEED UP YOUR SALE:

Price it right.  Set a price at the lower end of your property's realistic price range.

Get your house market-ready for at least two weeks before you begin showing it.

Be flexible about showings.  It's often disruptive to have a house ready to show on the spur of the moment, but the more often someone can see your home, the sooner you'll find a seller.

Be ready for the offers.  Decide in advance what price and terms you'll find acceptable.

Don't refuse to drop the price.  If your home has been on the market for more than 30 days without an offer, be prepared to lower your asking price.

Experience one of the real treasures of the Crystal Coast. The Country Club's picturesque setting is enhanced by the rolling sand dunes, tall pines and majestic oaks that line the fairways as well as the magnificent view of Bogue Sound which serve as a backdrop to the course. A true shotmaker's delight! The Country Club of the Crystal Coast is a semi-private course nestled among sand dunes and the maritime forest of Pine Knoll Shores, NC.  Besides being the only golf course on the island, it offers spectacular views of Bogue Sound as well as abundant wildlife. Course Design Features: Challenging fairways, bunkers, and water features. Year Round Golf Packages 18 Hole Championship Golf Course Corporate Outings PGA & USPTA Professionals on Staff Rental Clubs Available Lessons & Clinics Available Memberships Available 4 Har-tru® Tennis Courts New clubhouse in 2007 with lounge and pro shop.    _______________________________________________________________________

Fort Macon State Park

Fort Macon offers public access to the surf, sun and sand of the Crystal Coast—as well as a historic landmark. Located at the eastern end of Bogue Banks, one of a series of barrier islands along the North Carolina coast, the park is surrounded on three sides by water—the Atlantic Ocean, Beaufort Inlet and Bogue Sound. This area of undisturbed natural beauty is the perfect place to explore salt marches and estuaries vital to the coastal ecosystem.

The park is also home to a Civil War fort with a history as intricate and unique as the waterways of the sound. Visit Fort Macon to enjoy the land's natural beauty and soak up some history.

Address: PO Box 127, 2300 East Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, NC, NC 28512
Office Phone: (252) 726-3775
(252)726-2295

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Cape Lookout National Seashore 

Take a boat trip three miles off-shore to the islands of Cape Lookout National Seashore. Here you can enjoy remote beaches, watch wild horses and other wildlife, collect seashells, visit one of the historic districts, or bring a beach chair and just relax.  Don't forget to bring your cooler with drinks and lunch...You'll want to stay all day.  Overnight camping is also available.