The Neuse River Region Association of REALTORS® building on 1433 S. Glenburnie Rd. in New Bern was dedicated to Darlene Oakes Spivey on Jan. 18, 2023, in honor and gratitude for exemplary service, commitment, and dedication as the Association’s Executive of the […]
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Coldwell Banker Coastal Rivers Realty recently announced their firm’s merger with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage. This new alliance will provide added value for clients and will extend the geographic reach of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage in eastern North Carolina northward
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The new year is upon us, and this will mark 20 years selling real estate in and around this wonderful area of New Bern. So as 2022 is ending and 2023 is beginning, now is a great time to look at where
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My client and I had just left the closing attorney’s office and everything was ready for a one-two punch; the closing for the home she was selling was scheduled for the next morning, and the closing for the one she was buying
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While the act of settling into your new home may not entice you to belt out the classic Rodgers & Hammerstein show tune bearing the same title as this column (though don’t be surprised if you do feel so moved), the idea
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On the back of my business card is my working motto: “Preparation, Execution, Follow Through”. Just off the top of your head, which of those three directives would you say is the most important? We are an impatient lot. We want to
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Of the seven homes I’ve bought in my life, two of them were For Sale By Owner (FSBO). Nothing wrong with that, and for the most part both of the purchases were relatively issue free, however, they both also shared something in
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You, your spouse, and your three young children have just moved into your new home at the end of a quiet, shady cul-de-sac nestled deep in the suburbs. You’re relieved to have made it through the home buying process, excited to finally
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Recently, I presented an offer on a home for one of my clients. The particular property was very nice and located in a popular neighborhood but had been on the market in excess of a year and, like many homes in our
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The house was gorgeous. It was located in a beautiful neighborhood with mature hardwood trees shading the streets & sidewalks; a definite advantage in the battle against the brutal Central Florida summers. The backyard was fenced, the roof was new, and the
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