The Carolina Crew, Stephen Long

Invest in Real Estate? In the worse market ever?

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:33:55 -0500

Have you ever thought about investing in real estate?
Investing in real estate is a long-term investment opportunity. In this shifting real estate market, you may be able to purchase investment real estate that will secure your financial goals for the long term. We have clients that are able to buy homes on a credit card! There are some great deals on the market today for building long term wealth. The ticket to this market is having good advice to help you make smart moves!

I keep a current list of "Investor Best Buys" that I would like to share with you.

Investing in real estate may not be the right fit for you today, but we won't know for sure until we sit down to discuss it.

We can help you flip homes (yes even in this market we are doing it), develop or grow a rental portfolio, or just buy a home to live in that will yield a nice return on investment down the road. Check us out at www.TheCarolinaCrew.com

Its a buyer's market?

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:24:23 -0500

It's called "buyer's market" for a reason! This is the age of the buyer!

Who do you know right now that is renting? With so many opportunities for first-time home buyers, everyone who is renting should at least explore what opportunities may be available. Sellers are now helping buyers with down payments, buying down rates, concessions, and much more! Who do you know that might want to learn more?

The real estate market changes quickly, so don't let your friends miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Real estae in Kernersville is holding strong. First time homes in Kernersville below $150K are selling very well. The Triad real estate market as a whole is doing well. Just dont be the person who looks back in a few months frow now and says "man wish I would have bought then!" Email or call me today with the names and contact information of people I may be able to help. You can find out more information at www.TheCarolinaCrew.com

what is an opportunistic market?

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:16:56 -0500

What is an opportunistic market?
When the real estate market shifts, it creates opportunities. There is money to be made in every real estate market. What are the opportunities for you or someone you may know? The Kernersville real estate market is strong! Who do you know that we can help?

1. First-Time Home Buyers

2. Move Up to a Larger Home

3. Investors

4. People in Trouble with Their Home

As your Kernersville economic and real estate expert, I look forward to helping you or someone you care about explore these opportunities. Please call me or pass along my name to a friend. You can check out our website at www.TheCarolinaCrew.com

Are foreclosures still a deal?

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:27:02 -0500

I work with a lot of foreclosure buyers and sellers in the Winston Salem, NC area. I must say foreclosures are a new breed these days. Once upon a time foreclosures were not a desirable property and had a stigma about them for the average buyer. These days EVERYONE wants to buy a foreclosures! Man things have changed.

The misunderstanding that I have seen in this new market is that buying a foreclosure means you are getting a great deal. NOT TRUE!!

Many times it is true that buying a distressed property can land you a good investment. However, in this buyers market there are a lot of GREAT deals that are not foreclosures.

The rub with a distressed property is that you are buying it "as-is" so there is no repair request done. Meanwhile, you can get a great deal on a home that is being re-sold and negotiate a great price AND get the seller to help you with repairs.

The moral of the story: Everthing that glitters is not gold. Keep an eye out for the deals out there, not just the foreclosures! If you would like to see some great deals check out our hot deals: www.TheCarolinaCrew.com

BPO agent here in NC

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:13:47 -0500

Just a friendly reminder that my team and I are available for any banks who may need an agent to conduct a BPO (broker price opinion) anywhere in the Winston Salem, Greensboro Advance, Lewisvlle, Clemmons, Kernersville, NC areas.

We have a team of 3 agents one is a full time administrator and team manager so you know you will get everything you need on time and in a hurry!

We are organized and ready to serve. Please contact us at www.TheCarolinaCrew.com and we will help any way we can!

How local is local?

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:58:41 -0500

It always seems that sellers want a "local" agent to list their home. While a agree with this statement, its the definition of local that seems to be a point of clarity. Just because some one lives in the very near geographical location to you home, does not mean they are the best agent to represent you.

Often sellers are better to hire a trained, professional, who is likey in high demand in more than just one small location.

For example, there are a lot of animal vets near my house, but I drive past them all to get to the best vet I have ever encountered from the best school out there. He cares for my pets in a manner that other vets will not. Again, being convenient is not always the same as being talented.

If more sellers were aware of the importance of hiring a trained, experienced, professional I think the housing market would mend a lot faster. Don't get me wrong you should not hire someone who is not knowledgeable about the area and the community. After all, location, location, location, always helps a property sell.

Moral of the story: Sellers should be more selective of the QUALITY of the agents they hire rather than the QUANITY of miles the live from the property. Always interview agents and hire the well trained, equiped agent, with whom you can get along well.

If you are thinking of selling, buying or investing in real estate in the Kernersville, Winston Salem, Mocksville, Advance, Lexington, or surrounding areas feel free to check us out at www.TheCarolinaCrew.com

BPO, ROE, Short Sales, Pre-Foreclosures...explained

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:09:51 -0500

With this new market comes new terms and unique situations. The real estate market today is full of foreclosed and distressed properties. So here is a quick breakdown of what you might encounter in this market:

BPO: this stands for "Broker Price Opinion." Banks who have taken possession of a property and are ready to sell it call on real estate agents to help them determine the sales price.

REO: stands for "Real Estate Owned." This is a short term used to describe a bank owned property. The real estate has gone all the way through the foreclosure process and the bank is now the official owner...and they want to sell it.

Short Sales and Pre-Foreclosures: These terms are used interchangeably. They refer to a property that is still owned by an individual, but they are getting behind and want to sell before the bank has to foreclose. Sellers have to demonstrate and document a financial hardship and they can check with their lender to see if they will allow the property to sell for less than the amount owed. This is a win-win. The bank takes a hit of course, but it is less than the cost and time involved to foreclose. Meanwhile, the seller's credit is hit, but not AS hard as a foreclosure. This also demonstrates their sincere efforts to avoid foreclosure.

We at The Carolina Crew can help any buyers or sellers regardless of their situation. We are well versed in short sales, REOs, and preforming BPO's. Its our goal to reach the win-win so check us out at www.TheCarolinaCrew.com

Brunswick in Kernersville!

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:15:10 -0500

I just got back from previewing this great new neighborhood in Kernersville, NC! Brunswick is a $210-$300K. Tons of space for the money. This is not the typical cookie cutter home either! There homes are quality built, well designed, and aesthetically pleasing. This market is providing some great opportunities for move up buyers. This neighborhood is a great place for first time buyers to make a claim and set up for years to come.

The Brunswick neighborhood is built by Windsor Homes. They are a quality builder with great options, floor plans, and top notch service. The homes in Brunswick have great curb appeal and are sure to please all members of the household.

I highly recommend stopping by the Brunswick neighborhood in Kernersville and seeing what a great job Windsor Homes have done. If you would like me to schedule a showing or provide you with more information about the Brunswick Neighborhood, please feel free to contact me at www.TheCarolinaCrew.com.

Finding foreclsoure deals

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:41:41 -0500

Everyone is looking for a deal! In most people's mind that means buying a foreclosure. While foreclosures are certainly known for being a good opportunity for buying a deal. They are not always the best avenue.

In a market where the media is really preaching foreclosures we would certainly be branding with that idea. However, the market in my area is an 80-20 market. 80% of the homes are trying to sell and the other 20% are really IN the market. That 20% includes many foreclosure but also some GREAT re-sale properties that are priced very aggressively. This smaller portion of the market is a "seller's market" and those homes go fast!

So for sellers it is important to know that everyone wants a deal, so when you get ready to sell you better be in the best condition and the lowest price of all your competition. This will ensure you get sold instead of just "trying."

Buyers, don't get tunnel vision and be open to ALL the deals out there, not just foreclosures. Often foreclosed home will not qualify for FHA loans due to condition of the property. With a good re-sale you can get a turn-key home at a great price! It is important that you have a good agent advise you on any purchase to ensure that you are actually getting a deal today! Be weary of the "when the market turns" pitch! This market may be our new norm so make sure you have someone helping you plan for when you get ready to re-sale the home years down the road! For more information see us at www.TheCarolinaCrew.com

HARP loan may sound good to you!

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:27:11 -0500

HARP Loans were released April, 2009 by Fannie Mae and this is a new refinance program. It stands for Home Affordable Refinance Program.

This new program good until June 2010, allows home owners to qualify for the now low mortgage interest rates.

Many home owners have lost value in their homes over the last few years and because the value has gone down they were not eligible to refinance Their LTV or Loan to Value does not allow them qualify for a conventional mortgage.

As with every home loan there are requirements. Some of the major points are:

1. Property can be 1 to 4 units for a primary residence.

2. Current mortgage loan must be owned Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac

3. Monthly Mortgage Payments must be up-to-date

4. Loan-to-value (LTV) can be no more than 105%

This may be a great option for you if you are planning on staying in your current home for several more years. This is not a good idea if you plan to sell the home in the next 2 years and you have refinanced for near 100% or more. This can help you cut the budget and help you live more comfortably if you plan to stay in the home. Feel Free to contact us at www.TheCarolinaCrew.com for more information.

Does the lender or the real estate company matter?

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:03:31 -0500

This is a common question when people start looking at the home buying process. In my opinion and experience the name of the bank, or the name of the real estate company do not really matter.

What does matter is that you get a loan officer and a Realtor that is friendly, courteous, understanding, and great at communication. Personally I want people I work with to email or text me about most things, but then if I have a question or concern that needs detailed explanation they need to answer the phone when I call. At the very least they should return my call promptly. ESPECAILLY during business hours!

Many lenders can provide a lot of the same programs so if you find a person you like, share with them your research about another program. Many times they can match or beat the competition. Be cautious however, as many great sounding programs end up not being so great when closing time comes. For this reason you ALWAYS want to get a copy of your Good Faith Estimate (GFE) which a lender is required to give you. Then you can compare GFEs to see which really is the best deal.

As for Realtors, ,most every company will have good realtors and bad realtors. Interview a few to make sure you are getting a good one! They should be someone you get along with and can communicate well. Ask them what kind of training they have attended, what do they know about the market, are they a full time or part time agent?

In the end, a good realtor, good loan officer, and the right house will make the process smooth and exciting!

215 Dockside

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:10:09 -0500

This is a great deal of a lake house that will not last long! Just reduced for quick sale! Lakefront on High Rock Lake with pier and floater! 3 bedrooms 4 FULL baths, about 2400 square feet! This will not last long at an amazing $229,000!

This home has great water year round and will never leaving wanting. With a large lot of .87 +/- acre for plenty of room to park. Also, there is an additional septic tank and water meter on part of the lot that would be perfect for a garage or setting up a camper for visting family!

Please see www.TheCarolinaCrew.com for more information or to schedule a showing!

Short sales and pre foreclosures help for helpful Agents!

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:57:40 -0500

Finally the good guys win one! If you are like me and often finding yourself helping folks get out of home BEFORE they foreclosue in a short sale situation, then you know it can be frustrating. Banks are hard to work with, require a lot of time and effort, and often the agent loses in the end.

Dont get me wrong, if we help a family get out of bad situation and avoid foreclosure then there is no losing. However, all our extra efforts are often un-rewarded as banks force us to cut commission at the last minute to cover something....it happens, a lot.

I once recieved a $400 commission for MONTHS of hard work with both the buyers and the sellers trying to make something happen before the house hit the court house stairs.

WELL NOW there is hope. According to the Fannie Mae servicing guide there is a section dedicated to agent commissions. In that section we get some protection and reward for doing the right thing all these years:

"Part VII, Section 504.02: Contacting Selected Borrowers

No Negotiation of Preforeclosure Sales Commission

Servicing Guide,

Effective March 1, 2009, closing of preforeclosure sales may not be conditioned upon a

reduction of the total commission to be paid to real estate agents to a level below what was

negotiated by the listing agent with the borrower, unless the fee exceeds 6 percent of the sales

price of the property in aggregate. Servicers are reminded that they must continue to obtain

any approvals that may be required by interested third parties in connection with preforeclosure

sales."

SO DONT LET 'EM STICK YA!!! You worked hard to help those familie and they appreciate it and you deserve to get paid for you hard work! Thanks Fannie Mae!

home buyer credit info

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:38:09 -0500

Here is how I heard it from David Reed:

Hey, first-time homebuyer: How does $8,000 from your Uncle Sam sound?

Want an extra $8,000? If you're a first-time homebuyer then we have a nice surprise for you.

Last fall, the Federal Government introduced a financial incentive to prospective first-time homebuyers - an income tax credit of up to $7,500. The rules were simple: you must have been a first-time homebuyer (as defined by not owning a home in the previous three years) and you met certain income restrictions.

The new $8,000 tax credit is available to those who buy between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009. It's not a deduction, it's an actual credit. Unlike the $7,500 first-time homebuyer tax credit introduced last summer; this does not need to be repaid.

First timers who qualify can make no more than $75,000 in adjusted gross income if they're single or $150,000 if filing jointly. The maximum tax credit is $8,000 or 10 percent of the sales price of the home, whichever is less. Three years residence in the property are required. As always, check with your accountant for details and be sure to submit IRS form 5405 when you file your taxes.

KW rocks...

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 09:20:25 -0500

At our KW Family Reunion (national convention) it was not a down market....

Keller Williams agents and guests were obviously ahead of the market and on the way to thriving in this market thanks to our great education and training. This was not more evident than in this example (not to mention that KW international is DEBT FREE):

11-year old Emily Tieu of Bridlewood, Ontario, moved attendees to donate $17,532 for sialidosis research. Coupled with a gift of $5,000 from Mo Anderson, a total of $22,532 was raised for her cause.

A quiet hero, Emily started her Mega Garage Sale to raise money to help find a cure for her friend, Tyler Hunealt, who suffers from the rare disorder. To learn more about Emily, granddaughter of Keller Williams associates Paul and Dorothy Desrochers

People often ask me why are you with Keller Williams, could you not just start your own company? I often struggle with my answer because it is these types of things (giving over $20K to help out) that foster my love for KW. There is no better company period.

home buyer tax credit 2009

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:12:10 -0600

Home Buyer Tax Credit gets an upgrade

In an effort to boost the economy and jumpstart real estate sales, Congress recently enacted a bigger and better tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence on or after Jan. 1, 2009 and before Dec. 1, 2009.

This tax credit is $500 higher than the home buying incentive that was included in the legislation passed last summer and it does not have to be repaid.

The current definition of a first time buyer is someone who has not owned a home in the past 3 years. So you may qualify and not even know it! This is a great time to buy and this is just an extra bonus to let buyers know THIS is the oppurtunity of a lifetime to get in a house and come out smelling like a rose.

For more information check out my website at www.TheCarolinaCrew.com

Keller Williams now number 3!

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:08:06 -0600

I am at the Keller Williams Int. convention in Orlando, FL. As always the trianing and education in unbelievable! However, one of the coolest things I have seen is that KW is still growing despite the economy! We have now passed Re/max and are the #3 real estate company in US based on agent count. When I started 3 years ago we where #6....our systems and models are being put to the test and are really holding. I am so thankful to be a part of such a fantastic organization. My 2 ahas...

1) Tell me something good!

2) We do practice what we preach, we are debt free and rolling forward

Now is the time to take your piece of the pie!

100% financing STILL AVAILABLE!!

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 15:39:37 -0500

100% financing is still available! USDA has a financing program that still permits 100%. In fact in some cases they will go to 102%! However, the home to be purchased must be in "rural" area. However, many homes that you and I would not consider to be in a rural are eligible. There are of course some credit and income restrictions but this is a great option for first time home buyers. Please let me know if you know of a friend or family member that could benefit from this program. Now is a great time to be a buyer! Here is the website to see if your home (in case you are thinking of selling) or the home you are thinking of buying qualifies: CLICK HERE or copy and paste the following URL into your browsers address bar:

http://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do?pageAction=sfp&NavKey=property@11

I know of several houses in Davie County, Davidson County, and even Forsyth County that are eligble for this program. Please check out my website for more information or to search for properties!

HERE IS ONE OF MY LAKEFRONT LISTINGS THAT IS ELIGBLE:

Davie county rambling

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:40:11 -0500

The following was cut from my website and I hated to delete it. there is some good info in there...

Davie County real estate is still holding strong. Despite the nationwide housing crunch that the media is blasting out, property in Davie County is holding value. You might say: "but houses are sitting on the market much longer and I can not get the amount of money I need from my property." I would say that it is taking longer likely due to the price. The most important factor in real estate right now is correct pricing. I listed a home in Advance, NC and had multiple offers within 30 days. Does that mean I priced it too low and I should have listed it higher? No, it means the property was priced right and I did exactly what I told the sellers I was going to do. This is not always the case. Sometimes the property is priced well but perhaps the location of the condition of the property is preventing the sale. This is yet another problem with many less experienced agents. They are great at telling you what you want to hear, but awful at telling you what you need to hear. Honesty is always the best policy. My goal is to accomplish your goal of selling your property. Sometimes this means I have to tell you something you do not want to hear. If there is something that might prevent the sale of the property then it must be addressed. Do not get me wrong, I am not a Negative Nelly. I focus primarily on the positive. For most folks that is getting their property sold. That is what we, at Keller Williams Realty, call a Win-Win. I was talking to an associate of mine just the other day and we were discussing how difficult a market analysis is for many agents. It seems that lots of real estate agents have a hard time determining the market value of a property. We discussed this at length and tried to determine the cause of this phenomenon. We determined that is all boils down to knowing your market. When you know your inventory and know what is being sold and what is not, then you have the edge. There is always something about determining value that is a "gut feeling." It is that innate understanding of the market that allows a good real estate agent to determine proper value. Again, do not get me wrong, the market is ultimately what determines value. However, sometimes the numbers are not exact and it takes experience and good judgment to make the call and set a good value range. I feel like this is something that we are really good at in Davie County. It is hard to be really good at this in more than a few areas simply due to the size of the market you have to know and study. However, when it comes to Davie County real estate and home values, we know our market. Growing up in Davie County and watching the market of many years has contributed to our success in this area. Also, the quality training provided by Keller Williams Realty has helped to refine our skills. I grew up in the Mocksville area after briefly living in Advance. Later, my associate and sister moved to Advance where she continues to watch the market on a daily basis. After living in Mocksville, and Advance I actually moved to away from Davie County. I now live in Davidson County near High Rock Lake. I still watch and study the Davie County real estate market, thinking that I might someday return there. Meanwhile, I also have learned the High Rock Lake real estate market. Being on the lake often granted me the geographical knowledge I needed about the lake. Later, investors, buyers, sellers, and my own search for good deals have really taught me all about the High Rock Lake real estate market. I suppose the moral of this whole story is: as an agent you must know your market to accurately determine value; and an intricate knowledge and experience in your target areas will allow you to become the best you can. Likewise, as a buyer or seller you want an agent who meets the before mentioned criteria. Suffice to say that if you are a buyer or seller in Davie County or at High Rock Lake, we are very qualified to assist you in all of your real estate needs.

Search High Rock Lake Real Estate

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:55:04 -0500

Are you looking for a great way to search for property on High Rock Lake? I have the solution! There is a great program that allows you to see a map of High Rock Lake with all the properties for sale on the map! It is very simple and allows you to see where a property is located in respect to bridges, creeks, roads, etc! It is simple, easy, and FREE! Just sign in and search. You can even save a search for certain criteria. For example single family homes, over $300K, with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. That way you do not have to put in the same search criteria everytime you log in. Please check it out and enjoy this great High Rock Lake real estate search feature: www.HighRockLakeHouse.com or click here.

High Rock Lake Real Estate

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:34:45 -0500

The real estate market on High Rock Lake is still holding strong. Many of the homes on the lake are second homes or vacation properties. Most of the people in the market for this type of property are not being hit very hard by the mortgage crunch. As the warm weather creeps in the real estate traffic is also coming with it. As an agent who lives and works on High Rock Lake I always love this time of year. I enjoy showing lake properties and sharing my excitment about the lake with others. Also, the fishing is great this time of year:)

The key to being a great REALTOR is knowing who your trying to target. When I list a lake house, I do blast it out to the local market near as mush as I do out of state buyers. 8 out of the last 10 buyers I have had have come from out of town. It is called target marketing: who would want to buy this house and how do I get in front of them.

In short, the lake market is strong and I (as a homeowner and REALTOR) feel blessed that our market is holding strong. If you would like more information about High Rock Lake visit www.HighRockLakeHouse.com

Fish High Rock

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:13:18 -0500

I just wanted to create a quick plug for this cool new website called www.fishhighrock.com

As a fishermen who loves to fish at High Rock Lake I wanted a place with up-to-date fishing reports, lake conditions, and of course I wanted to see what other people are catching. Hence, the birth of fishhighrock.com

This is a great place for fishermen and women to post their own fishing reports and read up before heading out for the weekend. Also, I like to see how other people are doing and if they caught any nice fish.

No matter if you catch largemouth bass, crappie, carp, gar, bluegill, stiper, or whatever else might come out of High Rock Lake, this is the place to share information!

Fishing at High Rock Lake is fun and exciting and what a better way to share than to go to fishhighrock.com and share photos and stories with friends and family from all over!

Its obvious that I am hooked, but you should check it out for yourself!

Happy fishing!

What it takes to do a good job

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 12:29:15 -0600

This is not always the case. Sometimes the property is priced well but perhaps the location of the condition of the property is preventing the sale. This is yet another problem with many less experienced agents. They are great at telling you what you want to hear, but awful at telling you what you need to hear. Honesty is always the best policy. My goal is to accomplish your goal of selling your property. Sometimes this means I have to tell you something you do not want to hear. If there is something that might prevent the sale of the property then it must be addressed.

Do not get me wrong, I am not a Negative Nelly. I focus primarily on the positive. For most folks that is getting their property sold. That is what we, at Keller Williams Realty, call a Win-Win.

I was talking to an associate of mine just the other day and we were discussing how difficult a market analysis is for many agents. It seems that lots of real estate agents have a hard time determining the market value of a property. We discussed this at length and tried to determine the cause of this phenomenon.

We determined that is all boils down to knowing your market. When you know your inventory and know what is being sold and what is not, then you have the edge. There is always something about determining value that is a "gut feeling." It is that innate understanding of the market that allows a good real estate agent to determine proper value.

Again, do not get me wrong, the market is ultimately what determines value. However, sometimes the numbers are not exact and it takes experience and good judgment to make the call and set a good value range.

I feel like this is something that we are really good at in Davie County. It is hard to be really good at this in more than a few areas simply due to the size of the market you have to know and study. However, when it comes to Davie County real estate and home values, we know our market.

Growing up in Davie County and watching the market of many years has contributed to our success in this area. Also, the quality training provided by Keller Williams Realty has helped to refine our skills. I grew up in the Mocksville area after briefly living in Advance. Later, my associate and sister moved to Advance where she continues to watch the market on a daily basis. After living in Mocksville, and Advance I actually moved to away from Davie County. I now live in Davidson County near High Rock Lake. I still watch and study the Davie County real estate market, thinking that I might someday return there. Meanwhile, I also have learned the High Rock Lake real estate market. Being on the lake often granted me the geographical knowledge I needed about the lake. Later, investors, buyers, sellers, and my own search for good deals have really taught me all about the High Rock Lake real estate market.

I suppose the moral of this whole story is: as an agent you must know your market to accurately determine value; and an intricate knowledge and experience in your target areas will allow you to become the best you can. Likewise, as a buyer or seller you want an agent who meets the before mentioned criteria. Suffice to say that if you are a buyer or seller in Davie County or at High Rock Lake, we are very qualified to assist you in all of your real estate needs.

Attention High Rock Lake Investors!!!

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:59:26 -0600

This is an awesome Log Cabin in the highly desireable neighborhood "The Springs." The seller must sell and are ready to deal. Please bring an offer!! For more information on this great home on about 4 acres in a mountain/lake front community, please see www.thecarolinacrew.com The Springs has great views of the lake from the Uwharrie mountains and has the benefits of being a lake front community. There is boat storage, a private boat ramp and piers, tennis courts, swimming pool, hot tub, and an awesome clubhouse. THIS PROPERTY IS PRICED BELOW TAX VALUE and is sure to make someone a nice profit or a great mountain lake home.

High Rock Lake Living

Stephen Long (Keller Williams Realty) — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:46:22 -0600

Living on High Rock Lake is great! There are a couple of draw backs though. First it is a long commute to nearby big cities. Second, there are not a lot of local choices when it comes to food and shopping. Speaking of food I have to give a plug for Southern BBQ in Southmont, they have great service and awesome food.

Thats about all the drawbacks... The good stuff is everything else! The summer is great since you can play on and in the water. Fishing is some of the best around. I think the winter is one of my favorite times to be living on the lake. The boat traffic is very slim and if you go out on a weekday, it is like having the whole lake to yourself. Also, I see more wildlife like the Bald Eagle I saw last summer.

This is a great time to buy on the lake also since intrest rates are down and buyers have a lot of homes to choose from. Also, investors are getting their fill as they buy houses now while prices are low and plan to sell them again when the market picks up again.

If you would like to know more about living on High Rock Lake, then check out my website at www.thecarolinacrew.com.