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Greenville Real Estate For Sale: 1908 Prairefield Court

by Liz Freeman

Greenville Real Estate For Sale:

1908 Prairefield Court, Greenville NC 27858

MLS# 104861

Custom built by Oscar Edwards.  This home boasts a wonderful open floor plan with lots of lovely hardwood floors in most rooms, all bedrooms on 1st floor, finished bonus and unfinished bonus room upstairs.  The master suite has fireplace, bath with whirlpool tub and walk in closet.  The family room has a fireplace.  The home has 10 foot ceilings and some of the interior has been painted.  Storage building sold as is.

Learn more about 1908 Prairefield Court and other Greenville real estate for sale by visiting HomesofGreenvilleNC.com, and GreenvilleRealEstateCo.com.

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Liz Freeman and her team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Greenville NC real estate market. Liz assists buyers looking for Greenville NC real estate for sale and aggressively markets Greenville NC homes for sale.

Liz is also a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), avoid foreclosure and short sale expert, committed to helping families in financial hardship find options to foreclosure. For more information you can visit Liz Helps.com. You can reach Liz by filling out her online contact form or give her a call

Greenville NC Foreclosure Trends - April 2012

by Liz Freeman

There were 140 Greenville NC foreclosure homes in April 2012, according to RealtyTrac.com. 1 in every 1,179 housing units received a foreclosure filing.

Greenville NC Foreclosure Activity and 30 Year Interest Rate

The interest rate on a 30 year mortgage was 3.91% in April and there were 42 new foreclosures.

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Foreclosure activity is based on the total number of properties that receive foreclosure filings – default notice, foreclosure auction notice or bank repossession – each month. Interest rate is based on the average 30-year fixed rate from Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Greenville NC Foreclosure Geographical Comparison

Greenville NC foreclosures were 0.06% below national statistics, the same as North Carolina figures and 0.01% below Pitt County numbers in April.

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Greenville NC Foreclosure Activity by Month

Greenville NC foreclosure activity is rising. The number of Bank-owned properties remained at 8 in March, while the number of Auctions climbed from 2 to 34.

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Are you or someone you know behind on mortgage payments and facing a Greenville NC foreclosure? You do have options. A short sale may be the answer to saving you, your family and your home. I am a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE). Give me a call for a private consultation.

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Whether you are considering buying a home, selling a home or both, Liz Freeman knows the Greenville, North Carolina area inside and out.  Most of her team members were born and raised in Pitt County, NC which has provided them with strong ties to the area, allowing them to become a successful Greenville NC real estate team.

Liz Freeman and her team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Greenville NC  real estate market. Liz assists buyers looking for Greenville NC real estate for sale and aggressively markets Greenville NC homes for sale. Liz is also a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), avoid foreclosure and short sale expert, committed to helping families in financial hardship find options to foreclosure. 

For more information you can visit Liz Helps.com. You can reach Liz by filling out her online contact form or give her a call. 

 

Greenville Homes For Sale: 112 Breezewood Drive

by Liz Freeman

Greenville Homes For Sale:

112 Breezewood Drive #B, Greenville NC 27858

MLS# 104758

Vacant and ready for occupancy!  Investors if you need a corporate rental, this is your chance-seller had to leave because of a family emergency-if you pay full price you will get most of the furniture in the home, which is like new.  Located on a wooded lot in a great location, near the pool with an exterior storage area.  Refrigerator, washer and dryer convey.  Easy living on first floor. 

Learn more about 112 Breezewood Drive #B and other Greenville homes for sale by visiting HomesofGreenvilleNC.com, and GreenvilleRealEstateCo.com.

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Liz Freeman and her team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Greenville NC real estate market. Liz assists buyers looking for Greenville NC real estate for sale and aggressively markets Greenville NC homes for sale.

Liz is also a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), avoid foreclosure and short sale expert, committed to helping families in financial hardship find options to foreclosure. For more information you can visit Liz Helps.com. You can reach Liz by filling out her online contact form or give her a call

The Forgotten Room in Your Greenville NC Home

by Liz Freeman

As every seller has learned by now, staging your Greenville NC home is instrumental in ensuring buyer interest and an ensuing sale.  In today’s real estate market, potential home buyers are in a position to be choosy and to insist on a setting that is clean, attractive, and efficient.  Not surprisingly, the laundry room is often overlooked when it's time to sell a home, but proper staging can turn an often dull and unwelcoming area into an asset. Everyone must do laundry, and having a pleasant and functional space in which to do it provides yet another good reason for buying your home.

cleaning suppliesThe following easy-to-do tips will add appeal to your laundry room—and to your Greenville NC home:

  • Clean and de-clutter:  Begin by emptying your laundry room of its contents.  Even though you do not remove the washer and dryer, do not forget to clean in between and behind them. Gather your vacuum and duster and get to work. Not only should you wash and vacuum the floor, walls, and cabinets, you should also clean the machines themselves. Do not forget to empty the lint traps. Also, remove everything out that you don’t need. The only items that should be in there are currently used laundry supplies.
  • Lighten up:  Most laundry rooms need a fresh coat of paint.  Using colors such as yellow, white, or sky blue will brighten this often dim room in your Greenville NC home.  Bright and/or light colors give the feel of a more open space, which is beneficial if your laundry room is small and congested.  Adding a new, increased wattage light fixture is another good idea.
  • Organize:  Canvas bins and baskets are visually pleasing and make excellent places to store all those detergents on the shelves above the washer and dryerInvestigate the possibility of installing shelves, wall cabinets, or a small closet, particularly one which can house your ironing board. If you have little or no counter space for folding clothes, add a small table for this purpose.
  • Add Accessories:  Look for practical as well as decorative articles that enhance the efficiency and the appeal of the room. Laundry bags, ironing board covers, protective pressing pads, hangers, laundry caddy, towel warmer, rugs, pegs, drying racks, laundry lint brushes, and wall décor are some of the most common accessories for a laundry room.

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Whether you are considering buying a home, selling a home or both, Liz Freeman knows the Greenville, North Carolina area inside and out.  Most of her team members were born and raised in Pitt County, NC which has provided them with strong ties to the area, allowing them to become a successful Greenville NC real estate team.

Liz Freeman and her team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Greenville NC real estate market. Liz assists buyers looking for Greenville NC real estate for sale and aggressively markets Greenville NC homes for sale. Liz is also a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), avoid foreclosure and short sale expert, committed to helping families in financial hardship find options to foreclosure. For more information you can visit Liz Helps.com. You can reach Liz by filling out her online contact form or give her a call.

Greenville Real Estate For Sale: 1503 Muirfield Drive

by Liz Freeman

Greenville Real Estate For Sale:

1503 Muirfield Drive, Greenville NC 27858

MLS# 104557

Like new!! Enjoy one level living with three bedrooms downstairs including a wonderful master suite with whirlpool tub, separate showers and double vanities.  The hall bath has a tub shower combo and double vanities.  There is also a room upstairs that could be a 4th bedroom. Some of the hardwood floors are new and other parts have been refinished.  The interior was painted in 2012 and all carpets have been shampooed.  Kitchen cabinets have been painted and everything professionally cleaned.  There is also a double car garage.

Learn more about 1503 Muirfield Drive and other Greenville real estate for sale by visiting HomesofGreenvilleNC.com, and GreenvilleRealEstateCo.com.

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Liz Freeman and her team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Greenville NC real estate market. Liz assists buyers looking for Greenville NC real estate for sale and aggressively markets Greenville NC homes for sale.

Liz is also a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), avoid foreclosure and short sale expert, committed to helping families in financial hardship find options to foreclosure. For more information you can visit Liz Helps.com. You can reach Liz by filling out her online contact form or give her a call

Few people can buy a home for cash. According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), nearly nine out of 10 buyers of Greenville NC homes finance their purchase, which means that nearly all buyers -- especially first-time purchasers -- require a loan.  The real issue with real estate financing is not getting a loan (almost anyone willing to pay lofty interest rates can find a mortgage). Instead, the idea is to get the loan that's right for you -- the mortgage with the lowest cost and best terms.

Realtors routinely urge prospective buyers to get pre-approved for a loan before they even begin looking at Greenville NC homes. They also stress the importance of obtaining a letter of pre-approval rather than of pre-house keysqualification.  Although many homebuyers use these two terms interchangeably, there are significant differences between the two.  Simply stated, pre-qualification lets sellers know that a prospective buyer of their home is likely to qualify for a loan, whereas pre-approval, although not an absolute guarantee, indicates that a loan officer has determined a borrower is credit-worthy and financially able to qualify for a certain loan.

The advantages of searching for a Greenville NC home with evidence of pre-approval in hand are many.  In essence, they include the following:

  • Mortgage preapproval is going to tell you exactly how much money you can borrow. This way, you will know how much your mortgage payment is going to be ahead of time.
  • You won’t waste time (or be sorely disappointed) by looking at houses you can’t afford.
  • Sellers and Realtors will take you seriously.  They are much more comfortable with the certainty that you can obtain a loan (and that the deal won’t fall through), and thus may be more willing to negotiate.
  • Once you find a home, the mortgage process can proceed more quickly because your lender will already have.

Although lender requirements for pre-approval may vary somewhat, be prepared to supply the following information:

  • Purchase Agreement
  • Social Security Number and Date of Birth
  • W-2/1040 Forms
  • Recent pay stubs
  • Bank account statements
  • Credit card statements
  • Debts and liabilities
  • Mortgage or rental histories
  • Investment properties
  • Employers
  • Asset statements
  • Personal property
  • Current and previous statements

Supplying all this information may seem like a time-consuming process, but in the end of your house-hunting journey, you’ll be glad you did it!

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Whether you are considering buying a home, selling a home or both, Liz Freeman knows the Greenville, North Carolina area inside and out.  Most of her team members were born and raised in Pitt County, NC which has provided them with strong ties to the area, allowing them to become a successful Greenville NC real estate team.

Liz Freeman and her team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Greenville NC real estate market. Liz assists buyers looking for Greenville NC real estate for sale and aggressively markets Greenville NC homes for sale. Liz is also a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), avoid foreclosure and short sale expert, committed to helping families in financial hardship find options to foreclosure. For more information you can visit Liz Helps.com. You can reach Liz by filling out her online contact form or give her a call.

Greenville Homes For Sale: 311 Neuse Drive

by Liz Freeman

Greenville Homes For Sale:

311 Neuse Drive, Chocowinity NC 27817

MLS# 104495

Exquisite 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths brick home in exceptional condition, with views of the 16th fairway of the 4-star Cypress Landing Golf Course.  This home boasts one level living with an addition of a quiet suite on the second floor.  All the windows and doors are Pella and were custom built in Zayton-Raines with lots of special features.  This home features formal areas, office, screened porch, lots of hardwood floors, tall ceilings and oversized attached double garage.

Learn more about 311 Neuse Drive and other Greenville homes for sale by visiting HomesofGreenvilleNC.com, and GreenvilleRealEstateCo.com.

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Liz Freeman and her team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Greenville NC real estate market. Liz assists buyers looking for Greenville NC real estate for sale and aggressively markets Greenville NC homes for sale.

Liz is also a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), avoid foreclosure and short sale expert, committed to helping families in financial hardship find options to foreclosure. For more information you can visit Liz Helps.com. You can reach Liz by filling out her online contact form or give her a call

Greenville NC Real Estate Sales Statistics - March 2012

by Liz Freeman

The increases in FHA mortgage guarantee costs that took effect on April 1 have many home buyers asking, "What do these increases mean to me when I get an FHA loan?"  Megan Booth and Rob Freedman with Realtor.tv break down the facts in this informative video.

Lets take a look at March sales statistics for Greenville NC.

Greenville NC real estate sales statistics for March 2012 saw the sold listings decrease by 13% when compared to March 2011.  The pending sales have decreased by 26% and new listings have decreased by 19% when compared to March 2011. The average sale price decreased by 15% to $ 168,651 when compared with March 2011.  Market times decreased by 13 days or 7% from March 2011.

Date New
Listings
Pending
Sales
Sold
Listings
Average
Sale Price
DOM
March 2012 147 78 47 $ 168,651 165
March 2011 182 105 54 $ 199,201 178

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Whether you are considering buying a home, selling a home or both, Liz Freeman knows the Greenville, North Carolina area inside and out.  Most of her team members were born and raised in Pitt County, NC which has provided them with strong ties to the area, allowing them to become a successful Greenville NC real estate team.

Liz Freeman and her team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Greenville NC real estate market. Liz assists buyers looking for Greenville NC real estate for sale and aggressively markets Greenville NC homes for sale. Liz is also a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), avoid foreclosure and short sale expert, committed to helping families in financial hardship find options to foreclosure. For more information you can visit Liz Helps.com. You can reach Liz by filling out her online contact form or give her a call.

Information is provided by the Greenville Multiple Listing Service and is deemed accurate but not guaranteed.

Greenville Real Estate For Sale: 205 Connecticut Drive

by Liz Freeman

Greenville Real Estate For Sale:

205 Connecticut Drive, Chocowinity NC 27817

MLS# 104388

All brick home with expansive views of the 17th fairway and greens.  This home boasts a stunning interior with hardwood floors, custom molding, cabinetry and designer fixtures throughout.  The first floor Master bedroom suite is impressive with a lavish bath.  Upstairs you will enjoy the splendid entertainment are with a full service wet bar.

Learn more about 205 Connecticut Drive and other Greenville real estate for sale by visiting HomesofGreenvilleNC.com, and GreenvilleRealEstateCo.com.

Search all Greenville real estate for sale.

Liz Freeman and her team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Greenville NC real estate market. Liz assists buyers looking for Greenville NC real estate for sale and aggressively markets Greenville NC homes for sale.

Liz is also a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), avoid foreclosure and short sale expert, committed to helping families in financial hardship find options to foreclosure. For more information you can visit Liz Helps.com. You can reach Liz by filling out her online contact form or give her a call

 

Greenville NC Foreclosure Trends - March 2012

by Liz Freeman

There were 136 Greenville NC foreclosure homes in March 2012, according to RealtyTrac.com. 1 in every 4,950 housing units received a foreclosure filing.

Greenville NC Foreclosure Activity and 30 Year Interest Rate

The interest rate on a 30 year mortgage was 3.95% in March and there were 10 new foreclosures.

greenville nc foreclosure

Foreclosure activity is based on the total number of properties that receive foreclosure filings – default notice, foreclosure auction notice or bank repossession – each month. Interest rate is based on the average 30-year fixed rate from Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Greenville NC Foreclosure Geographical Comparison

Greenville NC foreclosures were 0.13% below national statistics, 0.07% below North Carolina figures and 0.01% below Pitt County numbers in March.

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Greenville NC Foreclosure Activity by Month

Greenville NC foreclosure activity is rising. The number of Bank-owned properties dropped from 12 in February to 8 in March, while the number of Auctions dropped from 3 to 2.

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Are you or someone you know behind on mortgage payments and facing a Greenville NC foreclosure? You do have options. A short sale may be the answer to saving you, your family and your home. I am a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE). Give me a call for a private consultation.

Search all Greenville NC real estate and homes for sale.

Whether you are considering buying a home, selling a home or both, Liz Freeman knows the Greenville, North Carolina area inside and out.  Most of her team members were born and raised in Pitt County, NC which has provided them with strong ties to the area, allowing them to become a successful Greenville NC real estate team.

Liz Freeman and her team have distinguished themselves as leaders in the Greenville NC  real estate market. Liz assists buyers looking for Greenville NC real estate for sale and aggressively markets Greenville NC homes for sale. Liz is also a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), avoid foreclosure and short sale expert, committed to helping families in financial hardship find options to foreclosure. For more information you can visit Liz Helps.com. You can reach Liz by filling out her online contact form or give her a call. March 2012.

 

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