March 2009
Monthly Archive
30 Mar 2009 06:51 am
Malone Bay Lakefront Lots W. Kerr Scott Lake, Wilkes County NC
The Malone Bay community features 18 lots at W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir. Fourteen (14) are Lakefront and meet private dock requirements. All lots have access to public water, saving owners from $5,000 to $10,000 on drilling a well. These lots have public water and will save you the cost of drilling a well. The entire development also features underground utilities.
This is a gated community with lots ranging from 2.3+- acres to 6.8+- acres on the Hwy 421 side of the lake just off South Minton Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
W. Kerr Scott Lake is 1500 acres with 50 miles of shoreline and is controlled by the US Army Corps of Engineers. It is clean water with good fishing and is excellent for boating, kayaking, skiing, and swimming. The property is surrounded by National Parks. Wilkesboro is a beautiful community and town with friendly people. It is located just 40 miles east of Boone and Blowing Rock, NC and one and a half hours northwest of Charlotte.
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27 Mar 2009 06:50 am
Being Careful With Foreclosure Prevention
When mortgage borrowers fall behind on payments and run the risk of losing their homes, they sometimes grab the first lifeline tossed their direction. Often that lifeline is a TV or Internet advertisement making grand promises – and has more than one string attached.
Many foreclosure counselors have established working relationships with the mortgage-mitigation specialists at the lenders. These are the people authorized to offer workouts to defaulting mortgage borrowers.
If counselors are already talking to a servicer several times a week, they know what the servicer requires and what workouts are likely to be offered. Counselors also may have established personal relationships that they can leverage to negotiate on your behalf. (more…)
23 Mar 2009 06:46 am
87.5 Acre Mountain Subdivision, West Jefferson, NC
WEST JEFFERSON NC MOUNTAIN PROPERTY
87.5 +/- Acres Available For Residential Subdivision Mountain Development, 7 miles from West Jefferson, NC
Paved Road and Bridge Built To State Specifications.
Average of $23,000 per acre.
This Property Should Retail For Approximately $50,000 to $60,000 per acre.
ALL PROPERTY HAS LONG RANGE MOUNTAIN VIEWS
Contact Greg Stikeleather, Broker, 704.880.5247
or
email Greg at grstike@charter.net
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20 Mar 2009 06:58 am
Tracking Your Renovating Spending
With the housing crunch keeping more homeowners in homes they’ve outgrown, and the economy keeping renovation budgets tight, more homeowners are looking for smaller home improvement projects that offer big return on investment. And it’s possible to make a significant change in your home with projects that don’t require any big structural changes.
In the past, if your bathroom was too small, you might tear it out, take space from here and there and not think twice about turning it into a huge master bath suite. The new twist is that homeowners will try to make it more livable with the smaller touches: more mirrors to add a sense of “space,” new lighting, glass shower enclosures and updated fixtures and hardware. Structurally, it’s the same bathroom, but now it has an airier feel. (more…)
16 Mar 2009 06:58 am
Lake James Burke County NC Luxury Waterfront Home Perfect For Retirement
Vacation property, an investment for retirement or a permanent residence, this Lake James waterfront home may be your dream property.
The beautiful water front home is located in a private community with spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It has a double deck boat dock, an enclosed boat garage and a private ramp to launch your own watercraft. The home was built originally in 1972 and totally renovated in 2002. A four car detached garage was built in 2002.
There is a total of 264 ft. of water front. Beautiful three tier sea walls accent this elegant home. Hard wood and tile floors, modern appliances and vaulted ceilings are only a few of the amenities that capture you with this home.
Private dock permit.
List Price: $1,800,000
Flexibility: Willing to finance
Acreage: .75 acres
Type: Waterfront
Floors: 2
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Sq. Footage: 3700
Garage Size: 4.0
Year Built: 1972, totally renovated in 2002
School District: Nebo
Suitable Use: Residential
Topography: Rolling
Road Frontage: Private Road
Location: Lake James, Burke County, NC
Amenities: Waterfront, Fireplace, Central AC, Alarm, Wood Floors, Gas Range, Patio, Wheelchair Accessible, Nature/Bike Paths, Boating, Controlled Access, Spa/Jacuzzi
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13 Mar 2009 07:20 am
A Reverse Mortgage May Be In Your Future
A reverse mortgage is a special type of loan made to older homeowners to enable them to convert the equity in their home to cash to finance living expenses, home improvements, in home health care, or other needs.
With a reverse mortgage, the payment stream is reversed. That is payments are made by the lender to the borrower rather than monthly repayments by the borrower to the lender as occurs with a regular home purchase mortgage.
A reverse mortgage is a sophisticated financial planning tool that enables seniors to stay in their home or “age in place” and maintain or improve their standard of living without taking on a monthly mortgage payment. The process of obtaining a reverse mortgage involves a number of different steps. (more…)
09 Mar 2009 08:15 pm
Wilkes County Luxury Home For Sale, Drive To The Slopes
This beutiful luxury home is located in Wilkes County North Carolina. Nearby is a major university — Appalachian State in Boone, NC. You will also experience a convenient drive to shopping and dining in Winston-Salem, NC; a short ride to the ski mountains — Appalachian Ski Mountain, Beech Mountain and Sugar Mountain; and just over an hour’s drive from three popular NASCAR tracks — Lowes Motors Speedway, Martinsville and Bristol Motor Speedway.
Because of its proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Wilkes County offers a wealth of quiet beauty without the rush, the concrete, the noise and the traffic of larger, metropolitan communities. Just 80 miles from Charlotte, 45 miles from Winston-Salem, 45 miles from Hickory and 35 minutes from Boone, Wilkes County is an ideal location for those looking to escape the fast paced world of city living, yet close enough to commute for upscale dining, shopping and healthcare opportunities. Wilkes and surrounding counties are famous for an abundance of North Carolina Christmas Tree farms, motorcycle riding, hiking, canoeing, fishing, swimming, mountain biking, horseback riding, skiing, golf and much more.
| MLS Number: 52935
List Price: $759,000
Bedrooms: 6
Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: 1
Est Total SqFt: 5265
Type/Style: Two Story
Area: Area 3
Middle School: West Wilkes
High School: West Wilkes
Construction: Stucco,Solid Brick
Foundation: Basement
Roof: Shingle – Composition
Floors: Tile, Hardwood |
Garage/Carport: Garage-Double Attached, Garage-Double in Basement
Interior Features: Smoke Detector, Ceiling Fan(s), Master Bedroom, Main Level, Large Master Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floors, Basement, Fireplace(s), Gas Logs, Dining Room, Rec Room, Cable TV, In-Law Quarters, Handicapped Design
Exterior Features: Patio/Deck, Private Yard, Level Lot
Subdivision: Canterbury Estates
Lot Size: .68
Apx SqFt: 3400 +
Basement: Full, Partially Finished |
Contact Elizabeth Carter, 336.973.5594 or Greg Stikeleather, Broker, 704.880.5247 or email eacarter@charter.net
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06 Mar 2009 07:42 am
Mortgage Bill Passes House
Bankruptcy judges could cut the mortgage debt of homeowners in bankruptcy court as a last resort to avert foreclosure, under a bill approved by a 234-191 vote Thursday in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Seen by Democratic supporters as vital to stabilizing the crumbling U.S. real estate market, the so-called “cramdown” bill has been opposed by bankers, despite amendments to limit its scope, including one restricting it to existing mortgages.
The Senate was expected to consider its own version of the House bill soon, but chances of passage are uncertain.
The House bill has additional provisions meant to help homeowners in the worst housing market in decades, a slump that has helped pull the U.S. economy into a deepening recession. (more…)
02 Mar 2009 08:24 am
The Price Is Right On Malone Bay Lakefront Lots W. Kerr Scott Lake, Wilkes County NC
The Malone Bay community features 18 lots at W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir. Fourteen (14) are Lakefront and meet private dock requirements. All lots have access to public water, saving owners from $5,000 to $10,000 on drilling a well. These lots have public water and will save you the cost of drilling a well. The entire development also features underground utilities.
This is a gated community with lots ranging from 2.3+- acres to 6.8+- acres on the Hwy 421 side of the lake just off South Minton Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697
W. Kerr Scott Lake is 1500 acres with 50 miles of shoreline and is controlled by the US Army Corps of Engineers. It is clean water with good fishing and is excellent for boating, kayaking, skiing, and swimming. The property is surrounded by National Parks. Wilkesboro is a beautiful community and town with friendly people. It is located just 40 miles east of Boone and Blowing Rock, NC and one and a half hours northwest of Charlotte.
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