The Congressional Budget Office has prepared a report that suggests ways for Congress to raise revenues. One key suggestion is that Congress cut deductions for home owner mortgage interest from the present $1.1 million cap to $500,000, phasing in the reduction by $100,000 annually starting in 2013.
• 1,442 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $125,000 - Priced Right!
Nash County, North Carolina - If condition counts, you'll want to see this better-than-new, completely renovated home . Located in a rural setting, you will welcome the quiet country life while still being close to all amenities.
The pleasing neutral paint and carpet, earth tone tile flooring, modern bronze light fixtures, and new attractive bath fixtures, provide aesthetic continuity throughout.
You'll love the updated and renovated eat-in kitchen with tile flooring and coordinating tile backsplash, new countertops. The adjacent formal dining room with chair rail and crown molding offers a relaxing view of the back yard, and opens to the spacious living room with masonry fireplace surround and hearth, chair rail and crown molding. The master bedroom and laundry are conveniently located down with two charming dormer bedrooms up. Plenty of storage with walk-in closet in master, two double closets in secondary bedrooms, plus coat closet in entryway.
Enjoy the sounds of nature on your deck overlooking an expansive level back yard with plenty of room for a garden if you desire.
Ready for you to add your personal touch, just move right in and enjoy.
• 1,320 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story "Townhouse" - MLS® $80,000 - Your Rent Buster!
Rocky Mount, Nash County - Looking for your first home? Then start here in this 2BR/2BA townhome on a pleasant tree-lined street in quiet, established, well-kept neighborhood. You'll love the eat-in kitchen with easy-care vinyl flooring, deep-set windows, SS double sinks, ample warm wood cabinetry plus shelved pantry, and --all appliances stay!
The spacious dining room flows to the living room with masonry fireplace and sliders to your own private retreat. Enjoy the sounds of nature in your airy, but oh-so-private mostly fenced back yard - no need to buy patio furniture as built-ins are in place. Ample outside storage is provided in the attached storage room.
On the second floor you'll be delighted with the large bedrooms. The master bedroom features his and hers double closets. The private bath has vinyl flooring, vanity with plenty of storage, and ceramic tiled step in shower.
Second bedroom is pleasantly large, has two ceiling fans, two closets, and deep-set windows. The full guest bath has vinyl flooring and ceramic tiled surround in porcelain tub/shower combo. The laundry area is conveniently located on the second floor -- washer and dryer stay! Additional hall storage is found in the oversized coat closet and a shelved linen closet.
A lot of home for the money, and convenient to everything.
• 1,330 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - MLS® $120,000 - In Your Price Range
Westry Crossing, Rocky Mount - See what pride of ownership means in this sparkling home in desirable Westry Crossing. This popular Asheville model was tastefully updated, featuring neutral earthtone colors, warm wood-laminate flooring in kitchen, dining room, living room, and hall, with stylish Frise carpeting in bedrooms, and plantation style blinds throughout, creating the perfect backdrop for your personalization. The kitchen with upgraded GE stainless steel appliances has ample cabinet space plus pantry and convenient laundry area; adjoining dining room features a beautiful bay window and access door to small covered porch near driveway. Master bedroom has large walk-in closet, and rear secondary bedroom has French door access to fenced level backyard with storage building. Tasteful landscaping completes the picture for a total package.
This home is better than new - perfect for those with impeccable taste.
• 1,358 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story - $110,000 - Renter's Revenge
Forest Oaks, Nash County - Move right in to this well-maintained home in an established, family-friendly neighborhood. Plenty of space here, with flowing floorplan in living areas; convenient eat-in kitchen with adjacent laundry/utility room and access to deck; formal dining room with warm wood flooring and bay window overlooking backyard; open living room with bay window, gaslog FP w/brick surround and hearth. Warm wood flooring, Berber carpet, tasteful decorator palette, combined with chair rail, crown molding make this a welcome respite from the stresses of the outside world.
Master bedroom has walk-in closet, with ceramic tile flooring and step-in seamless shower in master bath. Two nice size bedrooms, full hall/guest bath, two closets in foyer complete the layout. A nice touch is the attic fan to help with cooling in the warm months.The fenced back yard with mature trees provides an excellent atmosphere for spending time on your deck. An attractive wired workshop/storage shed provides additional storage as well as ample space for those weekend projects.
Lovingly maintained inside and out, this home has great curb appeal and is a great place to live at an attractive price, close to shopping, medical, US64 and I-95.
Price Reduced on 155 Black Cloud Drive in Lake Royale
Lake Royale, Louisburg - Announcing a price reduction on 155 Black Cloud Drive, a 1,591 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story. Now $165,000 - The Price You Want.
Make sure you choose a REALTOR® who will provide top-notch service and meet your unique needs.
1. How long have you been in residential real estate sales? Is it your full-time job? While experience is no guarantee of skill, real estate - like many other professions - is mostly learned on the job.
2. How many homes did you and your real estate brokerage sell last year? By asking this question, you'll get a good idea of how much experience the practitioner has.
3. How many days did it take you to sell the average home? How did that compare to the overall market? The REALTOR® you interview should have these facts on hand, and be able to present market statistics from the local MLS to provide a comparison.
4. How close to the initial asking prices of the homes you sold were the final sale prices? This is one indication of how skilled the REALTOR® is at pricing homes and marketing to suitable buyers. Of course, other factors also may be at play, including an exceptionally hot or cool real estate market.
5. What types of specific marketing systems and approaches will you use to sell my home? You don't want someone who's going to put a For Sale sign in the yard and hope for the best. Look for someone who has aggressive and innovative approaches, and knows how to market your property competitively on the Internet. Buyers today want information fast, so it's important that your REALTOR® is responsive.
6. Will you represent me exclusively, or will you represent both the buyer and the seller in the transaction? While it's usually legal to represent both parties in a transaction, it's important to understand where the practitioner's obligations lie. Your REALTOR® should explain his or her agency relationship to you and describe the rights of each party.
7. Can you recommend service providers who can help me obtain a mortgage, make home repairs, and help with other things I need done? Because REALTORS® are immersed in the industry, they're wonderful resources as you seek lenders, home improvement companies, and other home service providers. Practitioners should generally recommend more than one provider and let you know if they have any special relationship with or receive compensation from any of the providers.
8. What's your business philosophy? While there's no right answer to this question, the response will help you assess what's important to the agent and determine how closely the agent's goals and business emphasis mesh with your own.
9. How will you keep me informed about the progress of my transaction? How frequently? Again, this is not a question with a correct answer, but how you judge the response will reflect your own desires. Do you want updates twice a week or do you prefer not to be bothered unless there's a hot prospect? Do you prefer phone, e-mail, or a personal visit?
10. Could you please give me the names and phone numbers of your three most recent clients? Ask recent clients if they would work with this REALTOR® again. Find out whether they were pleased with the communication style, follow-up, and work ethic of the REALTOR®.
David C Recker, Associate Broker, Realtor ® licensed in North Carolina. Reach David at: 252-442-2687
Spring Hope, Nash County - Announcing a price reduction on 207 Hopkins Avenue, a 1,902 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story. Now $200,000 - Quiet Neighborhood.
Commentary, market information, and general musings on topics effecting the Greater Rocky Mount, North Carolina and surrounding areas. Published by David C. Recker, Associate Broker, RE/MAX Classic Realty
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