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Greenville NC Homes For Sale:

936 Chesapeake Place, Greenville NC 27834
MLS#   85137 

Charm and sunshine await you in this five bedroom, four bath, brick home that has a touch of Tuscany throughout. It is designed for generous space and flexibility for your furniture. As you enter the property, there is a large front porch for summer day dreamin’, perfect for you to meditate on life’s rewards. An impressive foyer and bright living areas cheerfully welcome any visitor. Gracious entertaining will be yours in the formal dining room enhanced with crown moldings, chair rail and a beautiful chandelier. Polished hardwood floors will set off your oriental rugs and there is plenty of room for your china cabinet and buffet. A centrally located great room has a two-story ceiling, gorgeous ceiling fan and double-sided fireplace that is shared with the sunroom.

It will be a “fun center” for you and your guest. The tiled sunroom overlooks a lovely fenced backyard with professional landscaping. This sunroom opens to a raised brick patio where you can relax and sip lemonade while the kids safely romp in their own backyard. Experience the joy of cooking in this fully equipped kitchen with everything a homeowner would want. Ample storage and counter space is highlighted by granite counter tops, beautiful solid cherry cabinets, a center island with a down-draft gas range, built-in microwave, wall oven and dishwasher all within reach. A cozy breakfast nook accented by a wall of windows, provides a place to enjoy family and friends while you cook. A tiled laundry room with laundry sink, lots of cabinets and a double car garage are conveniently located to the kitchen.

A luxurious master suite, situated for privacy, has trey ceiling with ceiling fan and a sitting room—the perfect spot to read, catch up on correspondence or simple relax. Twin dressing areas with individual vanities promote harmony in the bath large enough for two to begin the day. The moment you slide into this whirlpool tub, the crush and confusion of the day’s routine melt away. You will also enjoy a separate tiled shower and two walk-in closets offering a personal retreat.

NEED AN IN-LAW SUITE? Another bedroom and bath downstairs are located opposite the master suite. Upstairs you’ll be delighted with the three bedrooms all with walk-in closets and two tiled bathrooms. Two walk-in attic storage areas are super for tucking away treasures! Well planned storage keeps everything handy, but out of sight. Demand location makes “fast” action a must! Call now!

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Greenville NC Homes For Sale:

600 Kensington Drive, Greenville NC 27858
MLS#   88827 

Should Be On A Magazine Cover!

Monumental white pillars give a touch of “Old South” to this stately Colonial located in Brook Valley’s prestigious golf course community. The front door opens into a spacious foyer with ten-foot ceiling, hardwood flooring and plantation shutters. A dramatic stairway ascends to the loft. A cozy fireplace, recessed lighting, crown molding, arched entryway, tall windows with plantation blinds, and hardwood flooring highlight the great room.

Your daily bread can be enjoyed in the bright, gourmet kitchen with Corian and tile countertops, stainless appliances, ceramic tile island, pantry, and beautiful white custom cabinetry with crown molding. Beauty and function combine here, making this an enjoyable space to prepare family meals.  Warm and restrained, the formal dining room with high ceilings, crystal chandelier, chair rail, crown molding, and polished hardwood flooring, offers the perfect backdrop for antique furnishings.  Cheerful and relaxing, the keeping room has large windows that flood the room with an abundance of sunlight, a cozy fireplace, recessed lighting, crown molding, custom built-ins, and hardwood flooring.

Friends and family alike will gravitate to this sophisticated retreat, overlooking the beautiful backyard. Powder room and a laundry room with built-in cabinets, tile flooring, built-in ironing board, and laundry tub are also conveniently located on the lower level.  Front and back stairs ascend to the second level where you’ll find nine-foot ceilings, two spacious bedrooms with ceiling fans, two additional bathrooms, and a wet bar with refrigerator that opens to a gigantic media/recreation room with surround sound. You get great seats and free admission, so pop the corn, grab a movie and settle in for a night of family entertainment!

The master suite, also upstairs, has a sitting area and sunroom, his and her walk-in closets, and lots of storage space. Massive bathroom has whirlpool tub, separate shower, double vanities, and lots of mirrors. It’s a serene place to relax, close your eyes, and let the bubbles wash away your day.

In the backyard, a manicured lawn, lush greenery, and mature trees, surround the large covered porch and patio area. A brick and ornamental iron fence completely encloses the backyard, giving you security and peace of mind. Brook Valley Country Club is the ideal place for relaxation and fellowship, where members enjoy private amenities, superior service, the exhilarating Ellis Maple designed, 18-hole championship golf course, and beautiful, breathtaking views. Raise your standards and enjoy the sophisticated lifestyle Brook Valley has to offer. Call 252-439-4000 or visit our websites at LizFreemanHomes.com or LizFreeman.com.

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If you are thinking of selling your Greenville home this spring, now is the time to start getting ready to sell. Below are 5 things to do before putting the ‘For Sale' sign in the yard: 

1. Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to potential buyers, and you'll be able to make repairs before open houses begin. 

2. Organize and clean. Pare down clutter and pack up your least-used items, such as large blenders and other kitchen tools, out-of-season clothes, toys, and exercise equipment. Store items off-site or in boxes neatly arranged in the garage or basement. Clean the windows, carpets, walls, lighting fixtures, and baseboards to make the house shine. 

3. Get replacement estimates. Do you have big-ticket items that are worn our or will need to be replaced soon, such your roof or carpeting? Get estimates on how much it would cost to replace them, even if you don't plan to do it yourself. The figures will help buyers determine if they can afford the home, and will be handy when negotiations begin.  

4. Find your warranties. Gather up the warranties, guarantees, and user manuals for the furnace, washer and dryer, dishwasher, and any other items that will remain with the house. 

5. Spruce up the curb appeal. Pretend you're a buyer and stand outside of your home. As you approach the front door, what is your impression of the property? Do the lawn and bushes look neatly manicured? Is the address clearly visible? Are pretty flowers or plants framing the entrance? Is the walkway free from cracks and impediments? 

Learn more about selling your Greenville home at LizFreeman.com. 

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Greenville NC Homes For Sale:

1203 Autumn Lakes, Grimesland NC 27837 
MLS#   88898  

A walk of mellow bricks and professional landscaping leads guests to the wide, inviting entrance of this stately lakeside home. Upon entering the grand two-story foyer, illuminated by a chandelier suspended from the second story ceiling, you will quickly appreciate this homes vast, open floor plan. The captivating great room has tall, vaulted ceilings, gas log fireplace with built-ins, ceiling fan, recessed lighting, gorgeous moldings, French doors, and impressive hardwood flooring. Stereo and speakers are also present throughout the downstairs and porch area.

Experience the joy of cooking in the custom gourmet kitchen and breakfast room featuring Elite stainless appliances, 5-burner gas range and hood with pot faucet over range, built-in wall oven and microwave, center island, granite countertops, raised panel wood cabinets, exquisite moldings, dual temperature wine cooler, and large eating bar. Coffered ceilings, ambient lighting, chair rail, and beautiful hardwoods offer an elegant, relaxed atmosphere in the formal dining room where you can enjoy wonderful meals with friends and neighbors. Whether its casual lunches or intimate dinners, this space offers a dining experience that’s guaranteed to impress.

An asset to any home plan is the accommodating butler’s pantry boasting a wet bar, wine storage, and built-in icemaker perfect for the homeowner who enjoys lavish entertaining or the family who simply thrives on convenience. A spacious laundry room with built-in cabinets and laundry sink is also ideally placed for convenience. The living room/study area with wood-burning fireplace, window seat and lots of natural lighting, provides a warm, inviting place to work, focus on the task at hand and increase productivity.

The exquisite master bedroom is enhanced with French doors opening to back porch, and large walk-in closet with cherry wood shelving, while the master bath offers granite countertops with glass basins, oversized walk-in shower with body spa system and large whirlpool bathtub. It’s a luxurious space where you can lavishly indulge and let the crush and confusion of the day’s routine melt away.

Upstairs you’ll find three additional large bedrooms, two full guest bathrooms; one with whirlpool tub, the other with large garden tub, a 17’ x 17’ game room, extensive closet and storage space, and a 25’ x 21’ home theater with 8’ wide cinema screen and components, full cinema seating, sink, refrigerator, icemaker, and skylights with remote control blinds. So grab the popcorn, settle in and enjoy a true movie theater experience in the convenience of your own home!

Outside you’ll enjoy the covered back porch measuring 35’ long, featuring columns, wrought iron railing, ceiling fans, speakers, and a brick and stamped concrete patio area, the large 22’ long front porch, and an oversized 33’ x 24’ three car garage. Distinctive architecture in prestigious Autumn Lakes; own it and you may never want to leave home again!

Call us at 252-439-4000 or visit our websites at LizFreemanHomes.com or LizFreeman.com.

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Not so long ago helping the environment meant recycling plastic and newspapers, but today it has evolved into "green" thinking and extends to our homes and our living environments. 

According to a recent NAR survey, nine out of 10 Realtors® said their clients are interested in energy efficient features of green homes and the potential cost savings of such features. An overwhelming 90 percent agreed there will be even more interest in green building practices a year from now. 

Results of a Harris Interactive poll by Move, Inc. show potential home buyers consider "green" building features more important than luxury amenities. Almost half of the adults surveyed (49 percent) said features such as solar panels or energy-saving appliances were "important," compared to just 31 percent who rated luxury amenities important. 

Ninety-three percent of all home buyers are not willing to pay more for green or energy efficient features when building a home, according to a recent independent study commissioned by The New York Times Customer Insight Group. 

However, a recent survey from Green Builder Media reports U.S. home buyers are willing to pay a premium for more environmentally friendly, green-built homes. 

More than half of home builders surveyed (250 residential builders across the U.S.) said that buyers are willing to pay a premium of between 11-25 percent for green-built homes. The same builders report that the average green home buyer is between the ages of 35-50 with a college degree and fair understanding of green products. 

Despite the conflicting statistics, the U.S. Green Building Council believes thinking "green" is an industry trend, rather than a passing fad; not only does it save on energy costs, it is better for our overall health and the environment as a whole.

Are you a Greenville NC home buyer looking for a green home? Visit LizFreeman.com to learn more.

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Greenville NC Homes For Sale:

124 Farmington Road, Greenville NC 27834
MLS# 89045  

This rare Pitt County find is a home located on 5.71 acres with 300 feet fronting the Tar River. Enjoy natural surroundings and active wildlife as you travel the path leading to your very own boat ramp. The area includes a huge deck with seating, large brick fire pit, and running water. Whether you’re launching the boat, fishing from the dock, camping with the kids, or enjoying the crackle of a fire by the water, it’s a rustic way to bring people together, enjoy hours of outdoor fun and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Beautiful landscaping and a walk of mellow old bricks lead guests to the inviting entrance of this distinctive 2-story home. A large covered porch with salt-treated wood flooring, spans nearly the entire length of the home, and provides a cool, shady retreat on hot Carolina afternoons. The foyer with its beautiful ornate staircase, chandelier, gleaming hardwood floors, crown molding and chair railing, lures guests to sophisticated living areas. The great room boasts vaulted ceiling, wood-burning fireplace, built-ins, recessed lighting, and two sets of French doors exiting to a large stamped concrete patio area with gas hook-up for your gas grill, perfect for entertaining and expanding indoor activities to the out-of-doors. This is a warm, friendly space friends and family will enjoy year round.

There’s everything a cook could want in the gourmet kitchen with all stainless appliances including double ovens, microwave, 6-burner gas range with griddle and grill, dishwasher. With crown molding, recessed and track lighting, lots of cabinets, walk-in pantry, decorative tile backsplash, solid surface countertops, and breakfast bar, it’s a space designed for people who like to cook and entertain at the same time. Gracious entertaining will be yours in the formal dining room with lovely chandelier, tall streamlined windows, crown molding, chair rail, and hardwood flooring. Warm and restrained, this space offers the perfect backdrop for heirlooms and antiques. The keeping room/breakfast room is a light, airy space featuring gas log fireplace, vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan, recessed lighting, lots of windows, and exit to screened porch area. It’s a beautiful, all purpose room where you can eat, drink, and enjoy good times and good company.

Function and convenience combine in the mud room/office area, featuring built-ins, ceramic tile flooring and a half bath, while the laundry room, also with ceramic tile flooring, features a large sink, large window, and plenty of cabinets for storage. Master suite, situated for privacy on the first floor, has recessed lighting, ceiling fan, crown molding, and hardwood floors. The master bath is enhanced by a vaulted ceiling, double vanity with lots of storage, tiled whirlpool tub, separate tiled shower, large window, and walk-in closet with built-in shelves for storage and shoes. It’s a soothing oasis of special luxuries and conveniences at day’s end.

Three additional bedrooms upstairs have window seating, built-in desk, and ceiling fans. Two hall baths have double vanities with storage, tub/shower combo, and ceramic tile flooring, providing stylish comfort and privacy for children or overnight guests. A large bonus room, with several walk-in attic spaces, could be a fifth bedroom by finishing the walk-in closet. This home on the river is for those accustomed to the best, and best of all…

IT CAN BE YOURS! Act fast – call now 252-439-4000 or visit our websites at LizFreemanhomes.com or LizFreeman.com. 

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These can be difficult times for some Greenville homeowners. Current economic conditions are placing a great deal of pressure on family finances. There may be better options for you than bankruptcy or foreclosure. These options may enable you and your family to get back on your feet much quicker and with much less stress and heartache.

It is our belief that individuals and families come first! We have received specialized training to provide you with information and options you must have to make an informed decision. We have a compassionate team of professionals to aid you.

Our goal is to help families and individuals one home at a time. This is our responsibility, our duty and our commitment to our community.

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Greenville NC Homes For Sale:

698 White Horse Drive, Greenville NC 27834
MLS#   82315    

Its elegant simplicity is revealed when you enter the front yard. Rock away on the sprawling tiled front porch while you meditate on life's rewards. The soaring foyer eases the transition between indoors and out. Old South touches such as four-inch white oak wood floors as far as you can see, staircase with iron railing and a large chandelier suspended from the second story ceiling make an artistic statement. The open floor plan dramatizes a versatile interior -- it's a tension-free home of bright colors with light, airy rooms that soak up the sun. Homey touches that make a house a home start with white columns that separate the great room from the gourmet kitchen area. These rooms are placed in an energy-efficient cluster and open to a screened porch and a tiled back porch for your outside living enjoyment. No Southern home is complete without a screened porch which in this home overlooks the spacious back yard and there's no better place to enjoy a cool drink and watch the sun fade away. The grill is nearby making it even easier for the host to join the party. Other features include a theater room with wet bar; bonus room; smooth ceilings throughout; formal dining; office/library with solid oak shelving; gourmet kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite countertops and stainless appliances; great room with marble fireplace and remote gas logs; three-bay garage; irrigation and drainage system; gas furnace and three heat pumps. Demand location makes fast action a must! You have to see to appreciate all the amenities this home has to offer!

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It was hard to keep track of the numbers floating around Washington last week, but an $8,000 tax credit for first-time Greenville homebuyers will be signed into law tomorrow by President Obama.

It is not the $15,000 credit that was proposed by the House of Representatives, but it is a definite improvement over the $7,500 low interest loan that was in last fall's legislation. Who qualifies:

First-time Greenville homebuyers who purchase this calendar year get an $8,000 tax credit which does not have to be repaid like a similar measure last year. This phases out for people making more than $75,000 individually or $150,000 jointly. "First-time homebuyer" is defined as someone who has not owned a home for the past three years.

The purchase must be made between Jan. 1, 2009 and Nov. 30, 2009. Buyers may not have owned a home for the past three years to qualify as "first time" buyer. They must also live in the house for at least three years, or they will be obligated to pay back the credit.

Applying for the credit will be easy - or at least as easy as doing your income taxes. Just claim it on your return. No other forms or papers have to be filed. Taxpayers who have already completed their returns can file amended returns for 2008 to claim the credit.

This legislation does not help the first-time Greenville homebuyer who doesn't have the cash for a down payment as you have to have closed the deal to qualify. It is more of an $8,000 discount on the price of the home and can give home buyers a cushion for unexpected costs during the first years of homeownership.

Are you a first-time Greenville homebuyer? Give me a call! I am glad to discuss how this new law effects you personally.

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