108 Farmgate Drive, Richlands, NC FOR SALE!

Perfectly situated on almost a half acre, this three bedroom two bath home is almost new! The vaulted ceilings in the living room make the room feel even bigger than it all ready is and the built in entertainment area is ready for your flat screen! 

The master bedroom boasts gorgeous tray ceilings, ceiling fan, lots of closet space. The master bath is a gem! Enjoy the dual vanity sink, large garden tub and separate shower! The other two bedrooms are generous in size and both feature ceiling fans, carpet and blinds all ready installed.

The eat in kitchen features a bar, tile backsplash and newer stainless steel appliances. Enjoy the private view from your dining room into the large backyard! Entertaining will be a breeze with the two-tier deck and firepit all ready in place! 














108  Farmgate Drive was built in 2010 and has been meticulously maintained and updated with blinds throughout, security lighting outside, alarm system installed, tile backsplash in the kitchen and updated fixtures. Not to mention the great back deck for entertainment! Conveniently located in the Meadowview Elementary and Richlands school districts, this home is only a few minutes from area shopping, Camp Lejeune MCB and New River AirStation. 

Call Amanda for your personal viewing or for more information on homes in Jacksonville, North Carolina!  910.545.0450

You've moved into your new house! Now what??

You've gone through the painstaking part of home shopping, closing, moving and unpacking.  Now what?  Time to decorate?  It's been my experience that home buyers, and home owners in general, love DIY projects, pinterest projects, and decorating!  Until they start doing it!
Decorating a new home can be an overwhelming undertaking, so here are five basic rules of decorating that won't break the bank or make you pull your hair out!
1.  Ask, "Where should I begin?"
That can be the tricky part!  But you must begin somewhere.  Choose a bathroom, or the dining room, or your bedroom.  But the trick is to begin.  And only do one space at a time, then move on!  It's best to concentrate all your efforts in one area and complete it.  The finished product will give you clarity and motivation to keep going!
2.  Decide what colors to use.
If you have furniture all ready, try to incorporate that into planning your color scheme, instead of choosing a wall color and planning everything else around it.  You'll save some money if you use what you have to begin with.  And make sure the colors flow, from room to room.  
3.  Find your style!
Everyone has their own style, the most common being traditional or contemporary.  Choose your style and what best fits you, and go with it!
4.  Shop wisely.
Beauty does not mean expensive!  Check for online sales, holiday sales, clearance outlets and discount stores.  You can mix and match and give your home your own touches, without breaking the bank!
5.  Ask for advice.
This can be kind of tricky.  Remember when you're asking for advice, you're asking for someone else's opinion and they don't necessarily have to agree with you or share your same tastes in decorating.  Also keep in mind, that furniture stores often hire interior decorators who may or may not give in home consultations!
Have fun with it!  Don't let it overwhelm you!

Call Amanda for all your real estate needs!  910.545.0450

Have you heard about the Riverwalk Palooza??

The Riverwalk Festival is Jacksonville, NC's most successful annual festival- this is the 11th year!  The New River Palooza is a celebration of the scenic New River.  Both festivals- one location- one weekend!  That's a recipe for success!  It's a weekend of music, activities and family fun, and the best part is, that it's all FREE!

This is held in downtown Jacksonville, near the river on Friday, September 20th and Saturday, September 21st!

Homebuyer tip of the day! Ask your buyers agent for CMA!

Here's a helpful tip for homebuyers!  Ask your buyer's agent for a "CMA!!"  This will help you determine whether or not you're getting a good deal!

Call Amanda Parmer for all of your real estate needs!  910.545.0450

Market Stats for Jacksonville Real Estate

Here is a market snapshot with Onslow County sales info comparing January – August of 2013 with January – August 2012 stats.  Also included is a month over month comparison showing just August 2013 to August 2012 differences.  Here's the surprising news for the Jacksonville, NC area- for the first time since September 2010, resale home sales have exceeded new construction sales!  

Residential Unit Sales Stats And Ranking By Office

Statistics from Jacksonville Board of REALTORS®  MLS (Onslow County Areas 1-7)

January - August 2013          

 

Total Number of Residential Sales “Sold” YTD 8/31/2013 = 1947 (2022 in 2012)

Decrease of 75 or Down 4%  

Total Number of Active Residential Listings = 2457

Total Number of SF and NC 1,2,3 “Sold” YTD 8/31/2013 = 1665 (1806 in 2012)

Decrease of 141 or Down 8%

Total Number of Active SF, NC 1,2,3 = 2022

Total Number of NC 1,2,3 “Sold” YTD 8/31/2013 = 901 (1120 in 2012)

Decrease of 219 or Down 20%

Total Number of Active NC Residential Listings = 739

Total Number of SF 1,2,3 “Sold” YTD 8/31/2013 (NOT INCLUDING REO SALES)= 533 (599 in 2012)

Decrease of 66 or Down 11%

Total Number of Active Re-Sale Residential Listings = 1171

Total Number of  REO SF 1,2,3 “Sold” YTD 8/31/2013 = 231 (87 in 2012)

Increase of 144 or Up 166%

Total Number of Active REO Re-Sale Residential Listings = 113

Month over Month Comparison August 2012 - August 2013          

 

Total Number of Residential Sales “Sold” Aug 2013 – Aug 2012 = 240 (306 in 2012)

Decrease of 66 or Down 22%  

Total Number of Active Residential Listings = 2457

 

Total Number of SF and NC 1,2,3 “Sold” Aug 2013 – Aug 2012 = 204 (278 in 2012)

Decrease of 74 or Down 27%

Total Number of Active SF, NC 1,2,3 = 2022

 

Total Number of NC 1,2,3 “Sold” Aug 2013 – Aug 2012 = 86 (158 in 2012)

Decrease of 72 or Down 46%

Total Number of Active NC Residential Listings = 739

 

Total Number of SF 1,2,3 “Sold” Aug 2013 – Aug 2012 (NOT INCLUDING REO SALES)= 89 (108 in 2012)

Decrease of 19 or Down 18%

Total Number of Active Re-Sale Residential Listings = 1171

 

Total Number of  REO SF 1,2,3 “Sold” Aug 2013 – Aug 2012 = 29 (12 in 2012)

Increase of 17 or Up 142%

Total Number of Active REO Re-Sale Residential Listings = 113

It's not all doom and gloom!  Yes, slowed down, but they haven't stopped!  And it appears right now is a great time to think about investing in foreclosure properties.  

Contact Amanda for all your real estate needs!  910.545.0450

308 Carlisle Court FOR SALE!

This four bedroom home is conveniently located minutes away from New River MCAS!  Featuring fresh new paint and carpet, vaulted ceilings and a fireplace, this home is move in ready!  Call Amanda today to start your home search in Jacksonville, North Carolina!  910.545.0450

Large two car garage situated on a cul-de-sac lot!

Vaulted Ceilings, new paint, new carpet, ceiling fan,  and fireplace in the living room!

Complete with fenced yard, all appliances, blinds and security lighting!  This home is affordably priced at $145,000 and the seller is offering buyer's closing cost assistance!  

Call today to take a look at this home and others!

Amanda Parmer, REALTOR®

Keller Williams Realty

910.545.0450

Walkthrough- Crossing the T's and Dotting the i's!

As a homebuyer, the "walkthrough" before closing is simply the opportunity to make sure everything is in the same condition, or better, than when you signed the offer to purchase.  The purpose is to make sure all of the seller's personal property has been removed, nothing was damaged in the moving process, the seller's obligations were met (i.e. having the living room painted or the house cleaned before closing,) and most importantly, what needed to stay in the house stayed, like appliances for instance.

If any repairs were negotiated in the contract, this would be the last opportunity before the buyer accepts possession and ownership to make sure they had been completed satisfactorily.  So if you have an electrician friend, or a plumber friend, it might be a good idea to invite them!  Walkthroughs are even necessary with new homes!
Many homebuyers tend to think that since it's a new home, there can't possibly be anything wrong or malfunctioning with it.  Not the case!  Homes are built by humans, in the elements.  Many things can and sometimes do go wrong!  
North Carolina is a "caveat emptor" state.  Meaning, "buyer beware!"  Once the buyer signs for the home, they've signed for everything- including the hidden problems!  Take the opportunity to examine your home first!

Call Amanda for all your real estate needs!  910.545.0450  www.AmandaParmerSellsHomes.com