Surrounded by century old trees and located in an established neighborhood, this spacious home built in 1965 is rich in tradition with a nostalgic quality found only in older homes. A brick, floor-to-ceiling masonry fireplace, built-in shelves and cabinets, large windows, laminate wood flooring, and exit to exterior of the home highlight the family room. This room, perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining, will be the "fun center" for you and your guests. The living room has hardwood flooring, new light fixture, and four large windows.
The kitchen, featuring double stainless sink with view, laminate countertops, electric range, refrigerator, chair rail, hardwood flooring, and portable center island, has lots of room and endless possibilities; there's no telling what you'll cook up here! An informal dining area off kitchen has laminate wood floors, and exit to carport.
The master bedroom boasts hardwood flooring, walk-in closet, ceiling fan, large windows, and a half bath with new vanity and light fixture. Serenely simple, it's the perfect spot to read, catch up on correspondence, or simply relax. Two additional bedrooms featuring hardwood flooring, large windows, and ample closet space, provide plenty of space for children or overnight guests. The totally remodeled, full bath has ceramic tile flooring and walls, new vanity with marble countertops, tub/shower combination, new sink and fixtures, window, and linen closet.
Laundry room with windows and cabinets for storage, and partially floored pull-down attic utilize function and storage inside, while the attached single carport with storage solves outside storage needs, keeping everything handy, out of sight, and uncluttered. This home also features a totally fenced backyard, and a large workshop with lean-to. Workshop has workbenches, an upstairs area, and a new metal roof over building, making it perfect for hobby seekers and do-it-yourselfers. Located in the Eastwood community, this charming brick home demands fast action. Don't wait - Call now! Call Liz Freeman today for your personal tour at 252-439-4000.
Mature trees, professional landscaping, and mellow brick walkway lead guests to the entrance of this distinctive custom built home. A soaring two-story foyer with chandelier, chair rail, and hardwood flooring invite guests to the sophisticated living areas within. Centrally located, the two story family room boasts a beamed vaulted ceiling, recessed lighting, lighted ceiling fan, floor-to-ceiling masonry fireplace, catwalk, hardwood floors, and two sets of French doors exiting to the large deck and lovely wooded backyard, ideal for expanding leisure activities to the outdoors.
The warmth of wood and beams lend an old-world charm to this high tech kitchen featuring all stainless appliances, granite countertops, corner cupboard, five burner gas range, Thermador wall oven and microwave, desk/homework station, lots of raised panel cabinets (some with lights and glass fronts), pantry, wet bar, center island with storage, and hardwood flooring. With interesting architectural features and crown moldings, it's a space designed for people who like to cook and entertain at the same time. French doors, crown moldings, chandelier, plantation shutters and hardwood flooring offer an elegant, relaxed atmosphere in the formal dining room. Restore a forgotten tradition as you gather around the dinner table for a delicious home cooked meal with family and friends. If it's serenity you're after, head to the sunroom featuring two ceiling fans, large windows that flood the room with natural light, breakfast bar in pass-through from kitchen area, brick flooring, and sliders exiting to rear deck. It's the perfect space for cozying up to your favorite book, or sipping hot cocoa on cool Autumn afternoons.
The downstairs master suite is a soothing space with crown molding, ceiling fan, walk-in closet, plantation shutters and hardwood flooring. Luxurious master bath features his and hers pedestal sinks, large glass shower with decorative ceramic tiles, claw-foot tub , plantation shutters and ceramic tile flooring. The moment you step onto this beautifully enticing bath, the crush and confusion of the day's routine quietly melt away. This room also has an adjoining office/study/nursery offering vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan, built-in bookshelves, cabinets, exit to rear deck and hardwood flooring.
Upstairs master bedroom has ceiling fan, built-in study area, walk-in closet, carpeted flooring and adjoining bath with single vanity, tub/shower combination, linen closet and ceramic tile flooring. Third bedroom has built-in study area, small adjoining playroom, walk-in closet and carpeted flooring. Fourth bedroom has ceiling fan, two closets and carpeting. These two bedrooms are joined by a Jack and Jill bath with new single vanity and fixtures, new countertops, shower, linen closet and ceramic tile flooring.
This 4.15 acre wooded property has everything you need to enjoy the great outdoors! Room to roam, lots of mature trees, a massive rear deck with nearby stone fire pit, dog pen and dog run and a 24x32 horse barn with loft and lean-to. Whether you're exploring nature, camping with the kids, or enjoying the soothing crackle of an outdoor fire, it's a rustic way to bring people together, enjoy hours of outdoor fun and make memories that will last a lifetime. With something for everyone, it's more than a home; it's an adventure! Why wish and wait? Call and see! Once you see it, you'll want to own it! Call us today.
The $8000 first-time home buyer tax credit was scheduled to expire in just a few short weeks...Nov 30, 2009. I say ‘was', because the Senate voted unanimously to extend the credit on Monday and the House of Representatives approved the extension yesterday afternoon by a vote of 403-12. The extension includes an expanded tax credit to repeat home buyers. The bill now goes to the President for his signature which is expected to happen today.
Home Buyer Tax Credit Expansion and Extension
The $8,000 tax credit will be extended and available for first-time home buyers through May 1, 2010.
A new $6,500 tax credit will be available for repeat buyers who purchase between December 1, 2009, and May 1, 2010. To qualify, buyers must have used the home sold or being sold as a principal residence consecutively for 5 of the previous 8 years.
Prospective buyers with binding contracts in place as of April 30, 2010, will be allowed an additional 60 days to complete the transaction.
Income limits are expanded to $125,000 on a single return and $225,000 on a joint return.
Limitation on the cost of a purchased home is $800,000.
If you know anyone looking to buy their first Greenville home at a time when prices and interest rates are still down, or if you are thinking of buying another Greenville home and getting the new $6,500 credit please contact me today.
Surrounded by century old trees, this spacious home built in 1957 is rich in tradition with a nostalgic quality found only in older homes. The great room features chair rail, heavy molding, ceiling fan, wood burning fireplace with mantle, a wall of windows, dining area, hardwood flooring, and an arched doorway leading to the kitchen area.
The open kitchen, featuring double sink with window view, plenty of cabinets, ceiling fan, dishwasher, electric range, breakfast bar, and built-in spice cabinet, has lots of room and endless possibilities; there's no telling what you'll cook up here! Three bedrooms downstairs have large windows, chair rail, ample closet space, and hardwood floors. One also has a ceiling fan, while one has wall-to-wall built-ins. There is a full bath downstairs with a portion of the walls and all flooring being ceramic tile, single vanity with storage, full window with plantation shutters, linen closet, and tub/shower combination. This home also offers a laundry room with knotty pine paneling and plenty of storage cabinets.
Two bedrooms upstairs have sloped ceilings, paneled walls, built-ins, and carpeting. In the full bath upstairs, a portion of the walls and all flooring is ceramic tile, single wall vanity, full window with plantation shutters, and tub/shower combination. There is lots of storage space upstairs, and a walk-in attic; enough room to keep everything close at hand without all the clutter.
Only a short walk from ECU, this unique, solid-built home with lots of character has a screened front porch, brick patio in the backyard, and is completely enclosed by a salt-treated privacy fence; secluded from noise and traffic. Less than a mile from shops, cafes, bars, and the infamous downtown nightlife, this address offers you an opportunity to live off campus, yet still reside in the heart of the ECU campus community. This prime location is too good to last long - Act fast, call now for details at 252-439-4000!
Pending home sales have increased for seven straight months, the longest in the series of the index which began in 2001, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in August, rose 6.4 percent to 103.8 from a reading of 97.6 in July, and is 12.4 percent above August 2008 when it was 92.4. The index is at the highest level since March 2007 when it was 104.5.
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said not all contracts are turning into closed sales within an expected timeframe. "The rise in pending home sales shows buyers are returning to the market and signing contracts, but deals are not necessarily closing because of long delays related to short sales, and issues regarding complex new appraisal rules," he said. "No doubt many first-time buyers are rushing to beat the deadline for the $8,000 tax credit, which expires at the end of next month."
Let's take a look at the September sales statistics to see how the Greenville NC real estate market looks:
Greenville NC real estate sales statistics for September show that the average sales price has decreased by 11% to $168,013. While pending sales have increased by 18% compared to September 2008 and sold listings increased by 6% from 2008. Market times increased by 36 days or 26% from 2008.
Date
New Listings
Pending Listings
Sold Listings
Average Sales Price
DOM
Sept 2009
101
68
53
$168,013
137
Sept 2008
120
56
50
$188,846
101
Don't forget there are only a few weeks left to benefit from the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit. Give us a call to make your dream home a reality!!
Lovely landscaping, mature trees, and a wide paved drive leads to this stately three bedroom, two and a half bath brick home located in the Planter's Trail subdivision. The front door opens into a spacious foyer with transom entry door, chair rail, and polished hardwood flooring. An inviting family room radiates hospitality and charm with recessed lighting, crown molding, lighted ceiling fan, the warmth of a gas log fireplace, carpeted flooring, and an exit to the roomy rear deck. Warm and cozy, this is a room your family will love and enjoy for years to come. Warm and restrained, the formal living area with crown molding, chair rail, lots of windows, and gleaming hardwood floors provide the perfect setting for treasured antiques, family heirlooms, and elegant entertaining.
The updated, fully equipped kitchen boasts new paint, new granite countertops, smooth top range, dishwasher, microwave, maple cabinets, pantry, breakfast nook, built-in desk area, and decorative ceramic tile flooring. It's an inviting kitchen with lots of space and endless possibilities; there's no telling what you'll cook up here! The formal dining room with crown molding, ambient chandelier lighting, chair rail, tall windows, and beautiful hardwoods provide the perfect setting for old-fashioned holiday dinners with family and friends, or romantic candlelit moments with that special someone.
The master suite features vaulted ceiling, lighted ceiling fan, large windows, his and hers walk-in closets, plush carpeting, and bath with whirlpool tub, separate shower, double vanity with storage, and ceramic tile flooring. Step into this serene space, and let the crush and confusion of the day's routine gently melt away. Two additional bedrooms feature ceiling fans, windows, ample closet space, and carpeting, and a hall bath with single vanity, tub/shower combo, window, and ceramic tile flooring provides plenty of stylish space and function for children or guests.
A large bonus room/home office area offers ceiling fan, carpeted flooring, and large windows overlooking the rustic, picturesque grounds. It's a quiet, comfortable place to clear your mind and focus on the task at hand. The playroom/bonus has set-up for kitchen with sink, range, cabinets, and self-contained heating/AC system. Laundry room with laundry sink, cabinets, and shelves utilize function and storage inside, while the attached double garage and storage shed solves outside storage needs, keeping everything handy, out of sight, and uncluttered. This home also features a large deck with built-in seating, and an irrigation system that keeps your flowers, shrubs, and beautifully groomed lawn watered to perfection. Live up to your expectations. Enjoy peaceful living, beautiful surroundings, and a selective residential community, in this home that speaks the pride of ownership! Call today, this one won't last long 252-439-4000.
The number of people experiencing their Greenville home entering foreclosure is steadily increasing. Also increasing, is the number of bargains just waiting for home buyers to make a move. In RealtyTrac's April 2009 U.S. Foreclosure Market ReportTM they found that default notices, auction sale notices and bank repossessions were reported on 342,038 properties during the month of April alone. The increasing numbers have contributed to the thirty two percent increase since last year's April 2008 report. The report also showed one in every three hundred and seventy four homes received a foreclosure filing in April. These statistics prove foreclosure to be a growing threat to home owners. On the other hand, the foreclosure situation is benefiting people looking to purchase real estate in this buyer's market. The amount of foreclosure properties on the market opens the door to opportunity for buyers. One way for buyers to take advantage of the opportunity to purchase a foreclosed Greenville home is through an auction. It is important for people, especially first timers, to become educated on how to buy a home at a foreclosure auction. The first place to start would be to look up general information about the process on the internet. Then, it might be a good idea to contact a real estate agent or real estate attorney for professional help and advising. Auctions can be organized in public places or held at local courthouses. It is best to avoid auctions held at courthouses because professional investors are common competitors and there is not much, if any, time to research the physical condition and financial background of the property being auctioned. Instead, find foreclosure auction notices in the local newspaper, online, or by contacting a city official for upcoming auction dates. It is important for buyers to research the property before deciding if they will bid on it. Prior to determining your bid gather some important information about to property such as, the estimated market value, outstanding loan balances, property liens, ownership history, title information, and calculate possible monthly expenses as the future homeowner. Once a little research is done on the property, enough knowledge will be available to determine the appropriate bid. Thoroughly looking farther in to the property can maximize your chances of getting a good bargain.
There are also other options for foreclosure buyers to consider. Today, most foreclosure properties have large or multiple mortgages. This takes away from the likelihood of getting a bargain at an auction because banks will ask for bids that are more than the actual value of the property. The first alternative is to buy the property before it goes to auction, which is called a pre-foreclosure. To do this check the city records to find foreclosure properties. Then, contact the owners by writing a letter of interest. Follow up with a phone call and hope they are willing to accept an offer. Another route is to wait to see if the property sells at the auction. If the property does not see it will be put on the market by the bank it is owned by. In this case you will be able to buy the house just like it was regular real estate. Another benefit to this option is the ability to conduct a home inspection and get a mortgage. Remember, when considering the purchase of a Greenville home through an auction make sure plenty of research is done to maximize the potential of getting a good deal. Also keep in mind that if the odds are not looking good for the auction there are always other paths to take.
A walk of mellow bricks and lovely landscaping leads guests to the inviting entrance of this grand, custom built, two-story home. Upon entering the roomy foyer, featuring chandelier lighting, dentil crown molding, chair rail, staircase, and hardwood flooring, you will quickly appreciate this home's vast, open floor plan. The spacious family room boasts crown molding, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, fireplace with lovely built-ins on each side, large windows that flood the room with lots of natural light, and carpeted flooring. Formal living area also offers crown molding, lots of windows, and carpeting.
Experience the joy of cooking in the sizable kitchen with crown molding, ceiling fan, double stainless sink with window view, new tile backsplash, double pantry, range, dishwasher, custom built solid wood cabinets (some with glass fronts), plenty of counter space, center island, informal dining area, and double French doors opening to the large screened porch, with ceiling fan. Chandelier lighting, dentil crown molding, chair rail, large windows, and beautiful hardwoods offer an elegant, relaxed atmosphere in the formal dining room where you can enjoy wonderful meals with friends and neighbors. Lavish lunches or intimate dinners, this space offers a dining experience that's guaranteed to impress.
The master bedroom is enhanced with ceiling fan, windows, three large closets with built-ins, and carpeted flooring. Master bath with crown molding, double vanity, tub/shower combination, and tile flooring provide a soothing oasis, inviting you to linger and let the day's hectic routine slowly melt away. Children or overnight guests are no problem here. A second bedroom has crown molding, ample closet space, windows, and carpeting. Third bedroom offers crown molding, walk-in closet, windows, and carpeting. Fourth bedroom features ceiling fan, two closets, windows, and carpeted flooring. Downstairs hall bath and upstairs bath both have single vanity, tub/shower combinations, and tile flooring. The upstairs hallway also features a double linen closet. Laundry room has laundry sink, lots of cabinets and double coat closet, plenty of counter space, coat closet, and garden window. The whole-house attic fan and 3rd floor walk-up also utilize function and storage inside, while the attached double garage solves outside storage needs, keeping everything handy and out of sight.
Have a green thumb? Just look at this backyard!! A brick patio, colorful gardens, flowers, shrubs, and a potting shed with covered porch and patio, are all part of this totally fenced wooded property. If you like digging in the dirt and getting your hands dirty, you're going to love it here! For those who appreciate simple elegance and natural surroundings, come home to all the charm, warmth, and hospitality this home has to offer.
This two bedroom, two-bath townhouse is in excellent condition, only minutes from the hospital and ECU, and is completely move in ready. The open foyer, with tile flooring, opens to the spacious great room featuring vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan, plush carpeting, gas log fireplace, and large windows that flood the room with natural light. Whether you're enjoying quiet time alone, or entertaining friends, it's a warm, comfortable space everyone will enjoy.
The cozy, U-shaped kitchen has ample storage, smooth top range, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, pantry, and lots of white cabinets, (some with glass fronts). The adjacent dining area offers a warm color palette, chandelier lighting, carpeting, and sliding doors exiting to the private vaulted balcony, overlooking a serene, wooded area. Convenient laundry room features plenty of shelving for storage and washer and dryer convey.
The master bedroom offers vaulted ceiling, lighted ceiling fan, large windows with blackout drapes that convey, and soft, lush carpeting. Master bath has double vanity with storage, large walk-in closet, skylight, whirlpool tub, separate shower, private water closet, and tile flooring. A second bedroom with lighted ceiling fan, window, walk-in closet, and carpeting, as well as a hall bath with single vanity, tub/shower combination, and tile flooring, provide plenty of space and privacy for children or overnight guests.
An outside storage area, low monthly HOA fees, and central A/C are among the many amenities this energy efficient home has to offer. Nestled in a warm, friendly neighborhood, this two-story charmer won't last long, so stop wasting rent money and make your payments count! Call today for your personal tour at 252-439-4000.
A real estate Appraisal is not the same thing as a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA). A real estate Appraisal determines the market value of the property, which is an estimate of the sale price of the house. An Appraisal is mandatory when you are borrowing money from a lender to purchase a home. An Appraisal is done by a specially trained and experienced individual known as an appraiser.
On the other hand, a Comparative Market Analysis is used to determine a reasonable asking price based on the selling and listing prices of comparable real estate. This is conducted by the real estate agent listing the property. The sole purpose of a CMA is to help the real estate agent advise the sellers when trying to come up with an appropriate asking price. This is different from an appraisal because a Comparative Market Analysis helps determine the actual asking price, where as the appraisal reveals the property's actual value. Appraisers usually use similar research on comparable properties as a factor in determining the property value.
1. Myth: Some people may think that making sure the buyer does not overpay is the main goal of an appraisal.
Fact: People buying and selling real estate can gather resourceful information from an appraisal. However, the appraiser's intended purpose is to provide protection for lenders. An Appraisal is required before the lender approves a buyer's loan.
2. Myth: Appraisers determine the property value by multiplying the price per square foot by the square footage of the property.
Fact: Appraisers determine the value of the Greenville real estate by other characteristics too. Things they take in to consideration include the location, proximity to desirable destinations, school districts, quality and condition of the property, selling prices of comparable real estate, and other relevant qualities.
3. Myth: Anyone involved in real estate could conduct Appraisals.
Fact: States regulate the requirements for Appraisals to obtain a license. Obtaining a license usually includes taking courses, passing an exam, and possible hours of experience.
4. Myth: There is never an obligation to educate buyers on problems with the home found by the appraiser.
Fact: The appraiser is required to notify buyers of problems when the buyer is applying for a mortgaged insured by the Federal Housing Administration. For other types of mortgages, the appraiser is not required to disclose potential defects.
Fact: As mentioned earlier the purpose of the Appraisal is to protect the lender. This does more for the people selling theGreenville real estate. Where as, home inspections are meant to educate buyers on the state of the home and its major elements.
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