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New Listing at 309 Locust Street, Hamlet, NC 28345

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:19:26 -0800

309 Locust St Hamlet, NC

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Spacious 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Brick Ranch! Home has new windows, roof and electric heat pump less than 2 years old. Fenced back yard with inground pool and storage building. You will have plenty of room to entertain in the large family room. The kitchen opens up to the dining area. Home features a 2 car-carport.

MLS# 14040 $134,750 3 Bed, 2 Bath 309 Locust St Hamlet NC, 28345	Nicole Hayden EXIT REALTY PLATINUM 910-997-2260

New Listing/577 Pleasant Hill Church Road Ellerbe, NC

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:40:38 -0700

577 Pleasant Hill Church Rd Ellerbe, NC

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MLS# 13755 $155,500 3 Bed, 2 Bath 577 Pleasant Hill Church Rd Ellerbe NC, 28338	Nicole Hayden EXIT REALTY PLATINUM 910-997-2260

New Listing/778 Gatewood Road Wadesboro, NC 28170

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:50:40 -0700

778 Gatewood Rd Wadesboro, NC

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Thank you for call Exit Realty Platinum's audio tour. This large, brick, 3 bedroom, 2 and a half bath home located at 778 Gatewood Road is a must see. The home sits on 6 acres that features a pond. Sumptuous comfort and coziness characterize the master bedroom which features hardwood floors. Beauty, Glamour and function combine to enhance this master bath. his kitchen makes every square inch count. Clean and uncluttered. Cosy and efficient. The Formal Dining Room which features hardwood floors is designed for lavish entertaining. The great room features hardwood floors and a stone fireplace. Overnight success for overnight guests in the charming bedroom and bath.

MLS# 13758 $439,900 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath 778 Gatewood Rd Wadesboro NC, 28170	Nicole Hayden EXIT REALTY PLATINUM 910-997-2260

New Listing/104 Sweet Haven Road Rockingham, NC

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:31:35 -0700

104 Sweet Haven Rd Rockingham, NC

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Thank you for calling Exit Reality Platinum's audio tour. You will love the view of Ledbetter Lake from this 2 bedroom 1 bath home located at 104 Sweet Haven Road, Rockingham. The garage offers additional storage space. After a long day on the lake you will enjoy the casual living room with fireplace. You won't mind cooking in this step saver kitchen when you look out that window at the view of the lake. Sumptuous comfort and coziness characterize the bedroom. Natural materials and neutral colors add elegance to the main bath. Enjoy a relaxing day in the Sunroom over looking the lake.

MLS# 13769 $219,900 2 Bed, 1 Bath 104 Sweet Haven Rd Rockingham NC, 28379	Nicole Hayden EXIT REALTY PLATINUM 910-997-2260

New Listing/909 Rice Street Hamlet, NC

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:44:08 -0700

909 Rice St Hamlet, NC

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Thank you for calling Exit Realty Platinum's audio tour. This 2 Bedroom 1 Bath located at 909 Rice Street Hamlet, NC, features Vinyl Siding, 2 Car Carport and a Storage Building. A step-saver kitchen without that crowded feeling features a range and lots of storage room. The dining room features hardwood floors. The den features wood built-ins. Warm, comfortable family room features hardwood floords and a fireplace. Natural materials and neutral colors add elegance to the main bath. You will enjoy this master bedroom with hardwood floors.

MLS# 13757 $64,900 2 Bed, 1 Bath 909 Rice St Hamlet NC, 28345	Nicole Hayden EXIT REALTY PLATINUM 910-997-2260

New Listing/153 Glendale Drive Rockingham, NC

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:24:26 -0700

153 Glendale Dr Rockingham, NC

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Thank you for calling Exit Realty Platinum's video tour. This 4 bedroom 3 bath home located at 153 Glendale Drive, Parrish Glen Subdivision is a must see. The home features stone accents, covered front porch and a 2 car garage. The great room features cathedral ceilings, fireplace with gas logs and hardwood floors. Kitchen features hardwood floors, stainless appliances and large breakfast room. You will love the master suite with hardwood floors, his and her walk-in closets, and spa like master bath. Master Bath features double vanities, whirlpool tub and separate glass shower. A few of the extras.......A 29 by 14 bonus room with a third bathroom and a separate laundry room.

MLS# 13759 $273,000 4 Bed, 3 Bath 153 Glendale Dr Rockingham NC, 28379	Nicole Hayden EXIT REALTY PLATINUM 910-997-2260

New Listing 782 Battley Dairy Road, Rockingham NC

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:54:14 -0700

782 Battley Dairy Rd Rockingham, NC

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Thank you for calling Exit Realty's Audio Home Tour. This home is located at 782 Battley Dairy Road in Rockingham. This adorable brick ranch home is 926 Heated Sq Ft with 2 bedrooms and updated bathroom. Spacious living room and dining room, user friendly kitchen with separate laundry room. Home also features covered back deck, carport, and handicap access. All located outside the city limits. Priced at 62,900. Call Nicole at 910-995-0717 to schedule an appointment.

MLS# 13756 $62,900 2 Bed, 1 Bath 782 Battley Dairy Rd Rockingham NC, 28379	Nicole Hayden EXIT REALTY PLATINUM 910-997-2260

Richmond County NC Real Estate Stats

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:03:45 -0800

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In today's real estate market it comes down to this, a beauty contest. The homes that look good and are priced right will sell while the homes that are priced high by sellers hoping to get an offer so they can negotiate will continue to sit on the market. Did you know Less than half the properties put on the market ever sell. Most people don't and that is why I am here to help you with your real estate needs.

*Your Real Estate Advisors Market Update*

	Oct-09	Oct-10	% Diff	YTD 2009	YTD 2010	% Diff
New Listings	55	47	-17%	505	488	-3
Sold Listings	18	13	-38%	201	208	3%
Volume of Sold Listings	$1,595,450	$1,467,918	-9%	$17,523,507	$20,324,497	14%
Average Sales Price	$88,636	$112,917	22%	$87,182	$97,714	11%
Average Days on Market	244	107	-128%	172	173	1%
List/Sales Price Ratio	84%	96%	13%	90%	92%	2%

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Foreclosures Account for Many Home Sales

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:38:41 -0700

A WHOLE NEW BALLGAME

According to a recent survey conducted by the National Association of REALTORS®, close to one third of existing home sales were either foreclosures or short sales (meaning sales in which the lender agreed to allow the home to sell for less than the amount outstanding on the mortgage). Indeed, it seems for now that these "distressed properties" have become the new "traditional" sales transaction.

This is why it is so important to seek the representation of a specially trained and qualified real estate professional. Sellers particularly need assistance in navigating these complex short sale transactions, and buyers need guidance if they are to take advantage of these delicate opportunities.

Obviously, real estate agents are among the biggest advocates for homeownership, and we strongly believe that any home lost to foreclosure is one too many. Regrettably, some circumstances arise where homeowners are simply unable to maintain their mortgage payments, and risk going into default. In those cases, a trusted agent's specialized knowledge can help secure a short sale and keep the sellers out of the grueling foreclosure process.

Aside from staying current on national and local laws that apply to short sales and foreclosures, realty professionals are trained in qualifying sellers for assistance, negotiating with lenders, protecting buyers, and limiting risk. Now more than ever, it makes sense for both sellers and buyers to seek professional representation.

As your Real Estate Advisor, I can help you find your DREAM HOME, or provide you with a FREE HOME VALUATION to help you sell your current property. My experience with homes located in Richmond County, Rockingham, Hamlet, Ellerbe, Cordova, and Hoffman NC comes from having a Top Producing Office that values client relationships more than sales. Nicole Hayden GRI, CRS

Our motto is "Buy or Sell with Me & Use This Truck to Move for Free"

To view properties for sale or get the latest real estate information in Richmond County, NC, visit my website at

www.RichmondCountyHomes.com

I can be reached by e-mail @ Nicole@NicoleHayden.com if you have any questions or need to schedule a listing or showing appointment.

Specialties:

•· Home Sales- Existing and new Construction

•· Investment properties

•· REO/Foreclosure Properties

•· Relocation

Community:

As a professional in my community I also participate in our local Chamber of Commerce and am a member of the newly formed Ambassador Group that helps bring in and work with new members. Also, I am a member of the Richmond County Education Foundation Board, Richmond County Women's Service League, Vice-President for the Richmond County Board of Realtors, and RPAC Chair for 2009.

I look forward to working with you.

Richmond County NC Realtors from Exit Realty Support The Rock

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:44:21 -0700

Don't Miss This Race!!!

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Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Rockingham Ready for Intense ARCA Racing Series Finale

(TOLEDO, Ohio) - Featuring a history rivaled by only a mere handful of race tracks across America, Rockingham Speedway is a fitting host for Saturday's American 200 presented by Black's Tire and Auto Service, the 2010 ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards season finale.

Not only do the 1.017-mile track's many stories contribute to an alluring atmosphere for the series' drivers and teams, but the race surface itself is one that will present a challenge to the three drivers contending for a first ARCA Racing Series championship, and along the way, highlight the best true driver.

Banked at 22 degrees in the first two turns and 25 in the final two, Rockingham Speedway features a rough surface capable of taking a tremendous toll on tires and the suspension of even the strongest stock cars. Car care will be important, says series points leader Patrick Sheltra (No. 60 Ferguson Pipe/Jones Group International Toyota).

"We've had our good runs there and we've had our bad runs there," Sheltra said. "It's a slick race track, and it comes down to tire management and fuel mileage. It's a racer's track. You've got to get up on the wheel and go for it."

Sheltra stands 10 points ahead of Craig Goess (No. 81 Greenville Toyota of N.C. Toyota) and 20 points in front of Tom Hessert (No. 77 Cherry Hill Classic Cars Dodge) entering the final race, but if he hopes to finish as the series champion, he'll have to improve on a 38th-place finish in his last outing at Rockingham. Sheltra dropped out of contention with a crash in last year's season finale.

Goess will return to the track confident in his ability to improve. Experimentation, he insists, is a thing of the past, and now is the time to win.

"(Rockingham) is fun to get around as a driver. We'll have a better setup than when we went there before. We tried some things at the end of last year that didn't really work out for us. I still like driving the track, even with a car I wasn't happy with, so that tells you how much fun it is," said Goess.

He finished 17th last fall.

Hessert, who finished one spot ahead of Goess last fall at Rockingham, proved himself a historian in assessing Rockingham's features.

"Rockingham Speedway is a really historic race track. It opened in 1965, and the surface might be just that old, because it's pretty slippery and pretty rough and hard to get a hold of, but the coolest thing about Rockingham is that it's really multi-grooved," he said. "You'll have one guy kind of bottom-feed right around the white line, and you'll have some guys that look like they're going 300 miles an hour right up next to the wall, and run the same exact lap time."

The 200-lap American 200 airs live on SPEED at 1:30 p.m. Eastern, with timing and scoring and live audio coverage presented by ARCA Nation and the ARCA Racing Network at ARCARacing.com. Four races have been held at the track, with two won by Venturini Motorsports (Joey Logano in 2008, Sean Caisse in 2009). 48 cars are presently entered, and 41 will start.

The event will complete the series' 20-race schedule, and activity begins with an optional open test for ARCA Racing Series teams on Thursday. A 90-minute practice leads Friday's schedule at 11:30 a.m., and Menards Pole Qualifying presented by Ansell begins at 2:30 p.m. Live audio coverage and live timing and scoring of all events will be presented by ARCA Nation and the ARCA Racing Network at ARCARacing.com.

Rockingham Speedway has invited racing legends Junior Johnson and Donnie Allison to attend the American 200; Johnson won 13 NASCAR Cup races at the track as an owner between 1969 and 1992, including five straight from 1980-1982, and Allison won as a driver in 1968 and 1977.

"We've really got a first-class event lined up for the fans with the American 200," said Rockingham Speedway president Andy Hillenburg, who will also field Bryan Silas's No. 11 Rockingham Speedway/Palm Beach Grading Ford and Tyler Speer's No. 10 Proboat/R. Wilson Contractors Chevrolet. "The races that we are hosting will be competitive and exciting for everyone and we're hoping for a record turnout of fans ready to see stock car racing at its best."

The race will be preceded by the City of Rockingham's downtown party, ThunderFest, which on Thursday will feature an ARCA Racing Series driver autograph session at 6:30 p.m.

Two of the numerous drivers in attendance will be Tim George Jr. (No. 31 Richard Childress Racing Development Chevrolet) and Ty Dillon (No. 41 Karl Chevrolet/Richard Childress Racing Development Chevrolet), whose team affiliations may play a role in success at the track. Childress won NASCAR Cup races at the track with Dale Earnhardt in 1987, 1994, and 1996, and will attempt Rockingham as a car owner for the first time Saturday.

Also scheduled to appear for autographs are Sheltra, Goess, Hessert, and nine-time ARCA Racing Series champion Frank Kimmel, among others.

One notable race entry is Steve Park (No. 53 Coastal Wire Ford), who won a NASCAR race at "The Rock" in 2001 for Dale Earnhardt, Inc.

"Rockingham holds a special place in my heart, having had the chance to win there in the Cup Series. I kind of miss the place since they took it off the Cup schedule, and Cup, Nationwide, and the Trucks don't run there. But no matter what division, I'm looking forward to going to Rockingham and seeing all the race fans," Park said.

Last season, only two drivers were able to finish in the top 10 in both races at Rockingham. One was racing veteran Ken Schrader, who is not entered, and the other was Parker Kligerman, who won in the fall and finished second to Justin Lofton in the championship standings before moving to the NASCAR Nationwide Series. As such, numerous drivers have experience running up front.

Casey Roderick, Chris Buescher, and Grant Enfinger are all part-time drivers who finished among the top seven last fall and are entered for Saturday's race. Dakoda Armstrong and Joey Coulter, who are both in the top 10 in this year's standings, ran eighth and ninth last October.

Though their last October race at Rockingham produced disappointing results, championship contenders Sheltra and Goess finished second and sixth last spring. Silas was fourth and Steve Arpin 10th.

The ARCA Racing Series presented by RE/MAX and Menards features 20 events at 17 tracks on its 2010 schedule. The series has crowned an ARCA national champion each year since its inaugural season in 1953, and has toured over 200 racetracks in 28 states since its inception. The series tests the abilities of drivers and race teams over the most diverse schedule of stock car racing events in the world, annually visiting tracks ranging from 0.4 mile to 2.66 miles in length, on both paved and dirt surfaces as well as left- and right-turn street and road courses.

Founded by John Marcum in 1953 in Toledo, Ohio, the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) is recognized among the leading sanctioning bodies in the country. Closing in on completing its sixth decade after hundreds of thousands of miles of racing, ARCA administers over 100 race events each season in two professional touring series and local weekly events.

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A WHOLE NEW BALLGAME

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:30:28 -0700

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161 Crestview Drive, Rockingham NC 28379, Home for Sale

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:00:18 -0700

161 Crestview Dr Rockingham, NC

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The American Dream... Starts with homeownership. Come see this 1862-SF brick home in Rockingham. This traditional floor plan delivers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, casual living room, sunny kitchen with walk-in pantry, some appliances, front porch, thermal glass windows, shingle roof, new paint, attic storage, new carpet. $139,000. Please call Nicole Hayden for more information.

MLS# 13373 $139,000 3 Bed, 2 Bath 161 Crestview Dr Rockingham NC, 28379	Nicole Hayden EXIT REALTY PLATINUM 910-997-2260

TBD Greenlake Road, Rockingham NC 28379, Land for Sale 50+ Acres

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:06:16 -0700

TBD Greenlake Road Rockingham, NC

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Looking for privacy. Want to build in the middle of the country, this is the land for you.

MLS# 13372 $115,000 Bed, Bath TBD Greenlake Road Rockingham NC, 28379	Nicole Hayden EXIT REALTY PLATINUM 910-997-2260

TBD Hwy 1 North, Rockingham NC 28379, Land for Sale, Prime Location

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:02:54 -0700

TBD Hwy 1 North Rockingham, NC

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Looking for land. Want a great location for a great price!! Look no further, this land is located on the frontside of Pine Lakes.

MLS# 13367 $18,000 Bed, Bath TBD Hwy 1 North Rockingham NC, 28379	Nicole Hayden EXIT REALTY PLATINUM 910-997-2260

141 Smith Jones Road, Rockingham, NC 28379, Home for Sale on Ledbetter Lake

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:38:46 -0700

141 Smith Jones Rd Rockingham, NC

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You'll cherish living on the water in this low-maintenance vinyl-siding home on 1.34 acres. Offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bold dining room, master suite with sitting room, custom storage for linens, walk-in closet for your wardrobe, dual sinks, casual great room with fireplace, wood floors, sophisticated kitchen with under-counter lights for better visibility, wine rack, custom cabinets, breakfast area, dishwasher, microwave, appliances included, granite countertops, work island for open cookbooks, refrigerator, pantry, electric range. $336,000.

MLS# 13360 $336,000 3 Bed, 2 Bath 141 Smith Jones Rd Rockingham NC, 28379	Nicole Hayden EXIT REALTY PLATINUM 910-997-2260

THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 09:14:16 -0700

Markets go up, markets go down. Sometimes we see it coming, sometimes we don't. It all depends on what both consumers and businesses are buying, and when. How can we tell if and when real estate will recover?

We need to ignore short-term fluctuations, like the spike in home sales last November, when buyers thought the first-time tax credit would expire. Then sales rates dropped significantly when Congress extended the tax credit and removed that original sense of urgency.

We need to pay attention to long-term forecasts instead. Consider that homeownership increases by roughly 1 million each year. There are 4 million births, 2 million deaths, 1 million new immigrants, 2 million weddings and 1 million divorces each year. All of those events spur people to buy and/or sell a home.

Crunch the numbers, and you'll see that we can expect roughly 60 million home sales in the next decade. Regardless of the subprime mortgage debacle, and the ensuing foreclosure crisis, real estate will remain on the rails, an unstoppable freight train barreling towards homeownership.

Just as surely as the market sees recovery, buyers and sellers still need representation in these transactions. A recent survey by the National Association of REALTORS® reveals that 80% of buyers and sellers would recommend their agent to family and friends. That's a loud signal of the value of representation. Call me today to get your house SOLD, I have buyers. Call me at 910-997-2260 or visit my Web site at www.NicoleHayden.com

TBD Hwy 74 East, Hamlet, NC 28345, Commercial Land for Sale

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 13:04:35 -0700

TBD Hwy 74 Hamlet, NC

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Looking for great location. Looking for land to build commercial building on.... This is the land for you. Call Nicole for more information.

MLS# 13235 $189,900 Bed, Bath TBD Hwy 74 Hamlet NC, 28345	Nicole Hayden EXIT REALTY PLATINUM 910-997-2260 Nicole@NicoleHayden.com

TBD Lakeview Trail, Rockingham NC 28379, Land for Sale in Richmond County

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:41:30 -0700

TBD Lakeview Trail Rockingham, NC

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This residential development property is located out of the city limits in the subdivision of Trailwood, Rockingham North Carolina. The property has almost an acre. The property is located in an area of single-family homes.

MLS# 13353 $21,300 Bed, Bath TBD Lakeview Trail Rockingham NC, 28379	Nicole Hayden EXIT REALTY PLATINUM 910-997-2260 Nicole@NicoleHayden.com

TBD Long Drive, Rockingham NC 28379, Land for Sale

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:09:47 -0700

TBD Long Drive Rockingham, NC

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Looking for building lots... Look no further, land located in the City of Rockingham with city water and sewer hookups. Great price for the acreage!

MLS# 13352 $19,650 Bed, Bath TBD Long Drive Rockingham NC, 28379	Nicole Hayden EXIT REALTY PLATINUM 910-997-2260 Nicole@NicoleHayden.com

TBD Cauthen Drive, Rockingham NC 28379, Land for Sale

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:32:03 -0700

TBD Cauthen Drive Rockingham, NC

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Four prime building lots located in the city of Rockingham, NC. All lots have access to city water and public sewer. Don't miss your chance, act quick! These lots won't last long!

MLS# 13351 $21,600 Bed, Bath TBD Cauthen Drive Rockingham NC, 28379	Nicole Hayden EXIT REALTY PLATINUM 910-997-2260 Nicole@NicoleHayden.com

TBD Northshore Trail, Rockingham NC 28379, Land for Sale

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:44:39 -0700

TBD Northshore Trail Rockingham, NC

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This residential development property is located out of the city limits in the subdivision of Trailwood, Rockingham N. The property has almost an acre of road frontage along Northshore Trail. The property is located in an area of single-family homes

MLS# 13350 $14,800 Bed, Bath TBD Northshore Trail Rockingham NC, 28379	Nicole Hayden EXIT REALTY PLATINUM 910-997-2260 Nicole@NicoleHayden.com

Look Before You Leap

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:42:24 -0700

Many retirees are facing dwindling incomes from their battered investments, which explains why applications for "reverse mortgages" have risen nearly 50% in the last two years. It sounds like a great option: a lender essentially gives you a cash advance on your home's equity, which doesn't have to be paid back until you either move or "move on."

There are drawbacks hidden in the details, however. Although recent legislation has raised maximum allowable home values, the formula for determining how much you'll get includes other factors like your age and current interest rates. Your current mortgage balance and the loan's fees are then subtracted from that number.

Although loan origination fees have been capped at $6,000, the monthly mortgage insurance premiums and service charges could push the total cost of the loan up to twice that much. If you think you might move anytime soon, this just doesn't make sense.

While anyone 62 or older may qualify, it's the youngest who run the biggest risk with a reverse mortgage, because you may very well outlive the life of your payments. When that happens, the equity you would have fallen back on has disappeared.

It's best to seek other alternatives first, with your best option being to make your move now and downsize to a smaller home, pocketing the equity from your sale for the future.

Don't let them BUG you!!

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:48:46 -0700

It has been estimated that termites cause $5 billion in property damage every year in this country. That makes them more of a threat to homeowners than flood, wind, or even fire. And yet, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) demands separate termite inspections only if the state or local laws require it, or if there is an outright suspicion of damage.

Termites thrive in the warmer climates of the South/Southeast and West/Southwest, but states on the East Coast and even in the Midwest have areas of high risk. Outside those regions, still all it takes is the right combination of warmth, food and moisture to invite a termite infestation.

As a homebuyer, you would be well advised to determine whether the home you are offering to purchase is under a termite protection plan, and to seek a separate termite inspection, even if it's not required. Older homes in particular may be at risk, because of the possibility of cracked foundations, but even new homes could be potential targets if the builders did not correctly perform termite pretreatments.

You probably won't notice the little buggers until the damage is already done, so be sure to get your home into a termite inspection and treatment program as soon as possible after your purchase. If you have any doubts about inspections, ask your real estate representative for advice.

Call me today to get your house SOLD, I have buyers. Call me at 910-997-2260 or visit my Web site at www.NicoleHayden.com

1908 Wheat Street, Rockingham NC 28379, GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY!!

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:42:09 -0700

1908 Wheat St Rockingham, NC

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Great Investment Property! Hurry this one won't last long. Great location, convenient to schools and shopping. Call Nicole at 910-997-2260 for more details or a private showing.

MLS# 13335 $25,000 2 Bed, 1 Bath 1908 Wheat St Rockingham NC, 28379	Nicole Hayden EXIT REALTY PLATINUM 910-997-2260 Nicole@NicoleHayden.com

1208 Hemlock Street, Rockingham NC 28379, Home for Sale

Nicole Hayden (EXIT Realty Platinum) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:30:17 -0700

1208 Hemlock St Rockingham, NC

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Start and end your search right here at this 3-bedroom/1-bath 1452-SF home on.24 acres in City of Rockingham. Has a casual living room with built-in bookcases, carpeting, dining room, sunny kitchen with electric range, laminate countertops, convenient laundry, home office for your computer. $59,900. Please call Nicole Hayden for more information.

MLS# 13313 $59,900 3 Bed, 1 Bath 1208 Hemlock St Rockingham NC, 28379	Nicole Hayden EXIT REALTY PLATINUM 910-997-2260 Nicole@NicoleHayden.com