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By Michele Connors, Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor
(The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County)
                  Kidd Construction Group , New construction, with attention to detail. Each side offers 3/2 with a two car garage. The open concept downstairs allows for a very versatile layout -- the best location if you work at Vidant Medical Center or the Medical District ! HOA is 30/mo...yes 30 bucks and includes lawncare. Why rent.. this is an opportunity to invest in your future ! #medicalresidents #Vidant #WhyRent #CobblestoneVillas #micheleconnorsrealtor Visit these units  - OPEN HOUSE February 23 Saturday 2-4 February 24 Sunday 2-4 
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By Michele Connors, Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor
(The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County)
This is Pee Dee... The mascot for East Carolina University !  ECU is located east of Raleigh and from I 95 corridor about 45 minutes east. The ECU is home of the Pirates. I guess you may ask why Pee Dee is not spelled Peetey or Peetie  ??Pee Dee is also the name of a well know river that runs through NC and SC. Pee Dee River info So there you have it.... your Saturday Smile from Greenville , NC and a little fact about the Pirate mascot Pee Dee !  Make it a great day. Today , 2/4/2017 , Greenville,  NC is experiencing blue skies and temps in the 40's. The wind is low so it is a perfect day to get out and explore the town !If you are looking to buy or sell a home in Pitt County, Greenville area ...It would be my pleasure to work with you ! Michele Connors , Broker Realtor AdvisorThe Overt...
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By Michele Connors, Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor
(The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County)
I love having clients this time of year buying or selling their home here in Eastern NC. The holidays tend to be a bit slower and I often correlate that with the time change. I also think homes tend to be decorated and personalized a bit more this time of year as well.....but, I also know the competition is low this time of year. This to me is a great time to sell..or buy. For sellers the buyers that come through are more serious and you have less competition meaning your odds for a sale is increased.For buyers you will find that the motivated sellers are on the market. Prices may be more appealing and sellers are seeing less activity so your visit is important to them. If you are looking to buy or sell , I would love the opportunity to show you what the market offers and how to negotia...
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By Liz Freeman
(RE/MAX Preferred Realty)
The number of new single family listings climbed 126.7% August 2016 compared to the previous year. The number of homes under contract rose 97.0% and the number of homes that sold increased by 59.91% compared to August 2015. The average sales price rose 2.27% to $170,339 and the average days on the market increases 9 days or 8.65%. Date New Listings Pending Listings Sold Listings Average Sale Price AverageDays On Market August 2016 254 197 237 $170,339 113 July 2015 112 100 95 $166,557 104 Information courtesy of Liz Freeman, Greenville NC Realtor.     
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By Michele Connors, Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor
(The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County)
 10-9-16 @ 10 amHistory is possibly preparing to repeat itself here in Greenville NC. #hurricaneMatthew #NCFlooding #GreenvilleNCStrongBack in 1999 when Eastern NC was hit with Hurricane Floyd ( and Dennis just prior) -"The Flood of The Century ". The water was also documented as a 500 yr flood level in some parts of our region.  I was living here during that time and experienced it first hand to understand the urgency and threat it posed as the Tar River crested and flooded alot of Eastern NC.  There were 35 deaths, and it left thousands without a home here in Pitt County . It took a community to come together to not only lift our spirits but to lend a hand to survive the following two weeks of being without water or power. Hurricane Matthew 2016 passed our coast yesterday and all of l...
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By Michele Connors, Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor
(The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County)
Greenville NC is proud to show off the newly wrapped Recycle Trucks displayed with this years winners of the Keep The Green in Greenville Art Contest. Last year the City of Greenville Public Works Department started a contest to involve school children in recycling in the schools. A handful of art was chosen and for a year the truck displayed their winning entry.This year the newest winners were announced and the trucks will display the winning art for a year.Today I got behind one of these awesome winning art pieces !!!!  "Be Cool -- Recycle in School "   ***With this added education the Recycling Department notes they saw a 10% increase in recycling last year by teaching it in the classrooms of Pitt County. We also rank #2 in the state for public recycling efforts. #LoveWhereYouLive  ...
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By Michele Connors, Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor
(The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County)
If you are an ECU graduate or live in Eastern NC you are sure to know Purple and Gold represent the colors for East Carolina University. We love to find stuff with these colors whether clothing, tailgate items, nail polish or home decor ! These are Purple and Gold Iris' that Ironwood Golf and CC has planted in the pond behind our home. They bloom this time of year and last night they seemed so full and colorful as the much needed rain left the area...... Here they Aaarrgh for you to see  ... ( ECU is also home of the Pirates ! )  Photos Property of Michele Connors  www.MoveToGreenvilleNC.com #LoveWhereYouLive  @252MicheleIronwood Golf and Country Club  Ironwood is home to many in Greenville as it offers patio home options to million dollar custom properties.The clubhouse offers a pro sh...
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By Michele Connors, Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor
(The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County)
photo Michele Connors  This is the Greene Street bridge. This beauty was once an actual 200' bridge carrying traffic over the Tar River at Greene Street. The bridge was built in 1927. In 2002, it was carefuly disassembled and moved nearby to the Greenville NC Town Commons. The re-assembly of this Parker Truss Bridge was completed in 2005 by way of NCDOT Enhancement Grants and Greenville NC funds.  There is parking at the south end and is the access to the greenway path that runs along the Tar River for pedestrian and bike use. Most days you will find joggers, dog walkers, bikes and strollers. It is a scenic path and meets up with the Ash Street "Off Leash Dog Park ".  Greenville is a rising star in the state of North Carolina. There are multiple projects underway to provide economic gro...
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By Liz Freeman
(RE/MAX Preferred Realty)
The number of new listings increased by 0.32% in December 2015 compared to the previous year. Pending sales increased by 14.2% while the number of homes sold increased by 12.8% compared to December 2014. The average sales price rose 2.47%. Days on the market increased by 12 days or 9.09%. Date New Listing Pending Sales Sold Listings Avg Sale Price DOM December 2015 1,526 1,304 1,043 $174,895 144 December 2014 1,521 1,141 924 $170,666 132 Information courtesy of Liz Freeman, Greenville NC Realtor.
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By Michele Connors, Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor
(The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County)
I am writing this as a bulletin for incoming students this week coming off their holiday break and starting a new semester. East Carolina University has set a ban for Hoverboards.  "ECU officials say the hoverboards are banned from all residence halls, dining halls, the Mendenhall Student Center, the Student Rec Center and on all ECU Transit buses."                                                                WITN News   Additionally  there has been a National concern for use and storage of these on public transit, hotels and apartment buildings with fear of fire. There are warnings about chargers and batteries. This is to me a large scale item unlike a phone or laptop improperly stored while charging. ( Ive seen pillows burned from kids falling asleep with phone charging in their bed...
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By Michele Connors, Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor
(The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County)
Today I want to shout out to the awesome service this area provides with UPS, FedEx and USPS this time of year. Greenville NC / Pitt County NC Typically it is a much colder month but for some reason this week we have had rain and warm weather ( 65-70 ).  With a busy schedule I have done most of my shopping online. My deliveries have been carefully placed in discreet locations and out of the rain. These men and women have long hours and deadlines. They are out late and up early. I just wanted to send a huge Thank You to them for excellent service all the while with a smile on their face.  They are away from their families and their extra work this time of year does not go unnoticed. If you see a delivery person this week, try to take just a second to Thank them with a nod, a smile or a k...
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By Michele Connors, Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor
(The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County)
    “Here, life’s a graceful balance of front-porch friendly and business-world sharp, a balance lit up and alive with all the amenities of a metropolitan university town. "   www.greenvillenc.gov    Location:    G    Greenville (35 square miles) and Pitt County (656.52 square miles) are located in the north central coastal pla  region of Eastern North Carolina, 85 miles east of Raleigh, 87 miles west of the Atlantic Ocean, 157 miles from Richmond VA, and 265 miles south of Washington DC. Geography:    Pitt County covers  657 square miles of prime agricultural land in Eastern North Carolina. Population:    The Census Bureau's July 1, 2014 population estimate for Greenville is 89,500 Utilities:   Municipally-owned power, water, sewer and natural gas services Greenville Utilities Commissi...
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By Liz Freeman
(RE/MAX Preferred Realty)
The number of new listings decreased by 14.20% in November 2015 compared to the previous year. Pending sales increased by 1.35% while the number of homes sold decreased by 14.7% compared to November 2014. The average sales price rose 9.33%. Days on the market decreased by 1 day or 0.07%. Date New Listing Pending Sales Sold Listings Avg Sale Price DOM November 2015 96 75 58 $175,736 126 November 2014 84 74 68 $160,734 127 Information courtesy of Liz Freeman, Greenville NC Realtor.
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By Liz Freeman
(RE/MAX Preferred Realty)
The number of new listings decreased by 21.0% in October 2015 compared to the previous year. Pending sales increased by 21.1% while the number of homes sold increased by 7.22% compared to October 2014. The average sales price rose 0.40%. Days on the market increased by 30 days or 25.0%. Date New Listing Pending Sales Sold Listings Avg Sale Price DOM October 2015 90 103 89 $164,219 150 October 2014 114 85 83 $163,495 120 Information courtesy of Liz Freeman, Greenville NC Realtor.
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By Michele Connors, Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor
(The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County)
This Tasty Tuesday I am visiting Bateeni for the first time....   Bateeni Medeterranean Grill & Cafe is located @Arlington Crossing, 1868 W Arlington Blvd Greenville, NC  27858 252 689-6222DIRECTIONS  This was a clean cafe with a very friendly staff. The music was low and at noon the tables were mostly taken on this rainy day.My daughter and I had the Hummus ( small) Appetizer and it was plenty for two. We both opted for the Gyro and when it was delivered it was hot and very fresh.  As I looked around at the other tables I saw fresh tabbolah salads, falafel sandwiches and baba ghanouj. The waitress was prompt to refill our teas and deliver the check.     I may have just found my new favorite lunch spot !!!  Link to Full Menu  As a local Realtor, commercial and residential, I like to exp...
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By Liz Freeman
(RE/MAX Preferred Realty)
The number of new listings decreased by 25.9% in September 2015 compared to the previous year. Pending sales increased by 8.43% while the number of homes sold increased by 47.6% compared to September 2014. The average sales price dropped 6.16%. Days on the market increased by 5 days or 3.93%. Date New Listing Pending Sales Sold Listings Avg Sale Price DOM September 2015 100 90 93 $174,393 132 September 2014 135 83 63 $193,740 127 Information courtesy of Liz Freeman, Greenville NC Realtor.
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By Michele Connors, Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor
(The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County)
Bridge over Pond Ironwood #4 with fog before sunrise..    Ironwood is located off 43N in Greenville NC and offers a wonderful Trevino course that is able to challenge all levels of experience.     As a homeowner, and a local Realtor...I enjoy sharing news about Ironwood and the community amenities. It goes beyond the club in my opinion. There is a wonderful diverse mix of homes from patio style to larger estates and members of all ages to make this an inviting community. As an empty nester with two grown children it is ideal as we have the ability to socialize at the club house, get in 9 holes late afternoons and meet up with neighbors for couples golf. In the summer my kids enjoy ordering lunch at the pool and relaxing for a few hours with their mom !The streets are lined with sidewalk...
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By Michele Connors, Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor
(The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County)
Move To Greenville NC :  East Carolina University is located in the middle of Greenville NC and home of the official mascot Pee Dee. Although technically the name Pee Dee has been dropped and "The Pirates" is our official slogan...many Pirate fans will tell ya this is Pee Dee. Whatever the consensus... I want to introduce you to the Mascot of ECU and invite you to Greenville any game day to see what all the excitement is about !Once a fan you will want to join the Pirate Club, find a nice little condo or second home away from home so you can attend the year round sporting events East Carolina University offers !  #PirateLife #aaarrgh    It has been customary through the years for me to sell homes to parents of student athletes as an income resource while their student is attending ECU. ...
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By Liz Freeman
(RE/MAX Preferred Realty)
According to Marcie Geffner, a freelance writer who covers mortgages and banking for Bankrate.com, Realtors and mortgage brokers love boomerang buyers. That’s because boomerang buyers, also known as rebound buyers, are folks who lost a home to foreclosure, and are now ready to buy again.Realtors and brokers are fond of them because they are very motivated, they know the ropes, they really know what home ownership is about, and they have already been through a tough time. Here are some things boomerang buyers need to know. Make A Plan: Start the process early. It might take a year to prepare. It might take two years. So, get in front of a professional and find out what it takes to buy another home under your circumstances. Wait It Out: Waiting periods before you can buy again are very co...
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By Michele Connors, Your Eastern North Carolina Realtor
(The Overton Group, LLC Pitt & Carteret County)
                Greenville NC   Area: Greenville is a fast-growing residential community of 85,000 and a metro-community of 174,263, located in Pitt County in the eastern part of North Carolina. Many active adults choose this as their retirement community because of its proximity to Pamlico Sound and the Outer Banks, its mild weather, and an economical life style. The community is a young one, the average age is 26. Greenville is in Pitt County, one of the fastest growing centers in the state since 1990. East Carolina University and its 26,000 students make Greenville a college town. Greenville is the 10th largest city in North Carolina. Location: Greenville (35 square miles) and Pitt County (656.52 square miles) are located in the north central coastal plains region of Eastern North Ca...
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