The holidays are quickly approaching and sellers always want to know if they should keep their home on the market. In short, YES. If you search the internet looking for articles about this topic you will overwhelmingly find people who say the opposite. They go on to list many reasons why you should pull your listing until after the holidays. If you are the one who decorates to excess, and has a house full of family and friends for a couple of weeks than you probably DO want to temporarily take your house off the market for these couple of weeks. However, this is not most people. Holiday SeasonIn Rocky Mount, the changing seasons and weather have little effect on buyer demand. The local climate does not change enough to deter those with a real estate need to continue looking and ultimate... 11/06/2007

When buying real estate, you may find it helpful to have a real estate agent help you. Real estate agents can provide many useful services and work with you in many ways.When buying real estate, you may have several choices as to how you want a real estate firm and its agents to work with you. For example, you may want them to only represent you (as a buyer's agent). You may be willing for them to represent both you and the seller at the same time (as a dual agent). Or you may agree to let them represent only the seller (seller's agent or subagent). Some agents will offer you a choice.The following are reasons why you SHOULD sign a Buyer's Agency Agreement:- A Buyers Agency Agreement is provided for your protection and it is in your best interest to have someone represent you when purch... 10/31/2007

When buying real estate, you may find it helpful to have a real estate agent help you. Real estate agents can provide many useful services and work with you in many ways. When buying real estate, you may have several choices as to how you want a real estate firm and its agents to work with you. For example, you may want them to only represent you (as a buyer's agent). You may be willing for them to represent both you and the seller at the same time (as a dual agent). Or you may agree to let them represent only the seller (seller's agent or subagent). Some agents will offer you a choice. The following are reasons why you SHOULD sign a Buyer's Agency Agreement: - A Buyers Agency Agreement is provided for your protection and it is in your best interest to have someone represent you when pu... 10/31/2007

If you own real estate in North Carolina that you're thinking of selling, I would be happy to provide you with a FREE Market Analysis. I can help you decide if now is the best time to sell your home. Selling your home without the right agent can be time consuming, stressful, and costly. Contact me to learn how my strategic marketing plan and my expertise will successfully price, market and sell your home in a way the is convenient, simple and affordable to you! Whether you are buying or selling a home, hire someone like me, who wants to earn your business. I invite you to contact me as I'd be happy to assist you with this important transaction.About the AuthorDavid C. Recker is a Top Producing Realtor Licensed in North Carolina. Dave works at RE/MAX Point East and serves Edgecombe, Nash... 10/25/2007

The following report is provided as a public service by David C. Recker, Realtor, RE/MAX Point East, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The following are indicators of the Greater Rocky Mount Area Real Estate Market. These statistics were gathered from data contained in the Rocky Mount MLS system and predominately cover Nash and Edgecombe Counties in North Carolina. Active residential listings totaled 1041 properties. This is a decrease of 25 properties, or 3%, from 1066 in August. A reduction in available inventory is typical during the fall and winter months.     Newly listed properties totaled 194. This is a decrease of 2 new listings, or 1%, from 196 last month. Sold properties totaled 101. This is a decrease of 34, or 25%, from last months total of 135 residential properties sold. Pendin... 10/10/2007

The following report is provided as a public service by David C. Recker, Realtor, RE/MAX Point East, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The following are indicators of the Greater Rocky Mount Area Real Estate Market. These statistics were gathered from data contained in the Rocky Mount MLS system and predominately cover Nash and Edgecombe Counties in North Carolina. Active residential listings totaled 1041 properties. This is a decrease of 25 properties, or 3%, from 1066 in August. A reduction in available inventory is typical during the fall and winter months.     Newly listed properties totaled 194. This is a decrease of 2 new listings, or 1%, from 196 last month. Sold properties totaled 101. This is a decrease of 34, or 25%, from last months total of 135 residential properties sold. Pendin... 10/10/2007

Local organizers will host the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk this weekend to support efforts to fight the disease. The Luncheon Pilot Club of Rocky Mount planned Saturday's event at Nash Community College. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with the 1- to 3-mile walk starting at 10:30 a.m. All proceeds will go to the Alzheimer's Association's Eastern North Carolina Chapter, which funds support groups and educational programs in the area for patients and their families. More... 10/04/2007

Are you thinking of buying or selling a home but you're not sure if this is the "right time"? Talk with a Realtor for expert advice on your local market.Real Estate CyclesReal Estate Cycles are no different than any other cycles that effect consumers. It is subject to the laws of supply and demand. A shortage of homes, also known as a sellers market, generally means that prices will rise. Likewise, a surplus of homes, also known as a buyers market, means that houses stay on the market longer creating downward pressure on prices.One of the many important services your Realtor provides is More... 10/03/2007

Are you thinking of buying or selling a home but you're not sure if this is the "right time"? Talk with a Realtor for expert advice on your local market. Real Estate CyclesReal Estate Cycles are no different than any other cycles that effect consumers. It is subject to the laws of supply and demand. A shortage of homes, also known as a sellers market, generally means that prices will rise. Likewise, a surplus of homes, also known as a buyers market, means that houses stay on the market longer creating downward pressure on prices. One of the many important services your Realtor provides is a More... 10/02/2007

It is important that you understand how much you can afford or are willing to pay before you go out and look for a new home. But what do you do before you are ready to speak with a Realtor and/or mortgage professional? Simply, you can use a mortgage calculator to play with the numbers to get a good idea of affordability based on your specific circumstances. My website, http://www.ncrealestateweb.com/, offers a "Calculator" for just this purpose. Feel free to use it as often as you like. You will find it in the navigation bar or you can simply Click Here. I Can Help With Financing!I can also help you get pre-approved for a home loan so that you can confidently shop for a home that's not only perfect, but also perfectly affordable. Well-priced and maintained homes still sell quickly in th... 09/25/2007

Northeast Rocky Mount, Rocky Mount  -  The ranch at 737 Marlboro Place has been sold. Property information 09/20/2007

The following report is provided as a public service by David C. Recker, Realtor, RE/MAX Point East, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The following are indicators of the Greater Rocky Mount Area Real Estate Market.These statistics were gathered from data contained in the local MLS system and prodominatley cover Nash and Edgecombe Counties in North Carolina. Active residential listings totaled 1066 properties. This is an increase of 11 properties, or 2%, from 1055 in July. This is typical for this time of year as sales tend to decline as consumers take final vacations and prepare for the new school year.    Newly listed properties totaled 196. This is an increase of 24 new listings, or 9%, from 172 last month. Sold properties totaled 135. This is an increase of 20, or 15%, from last months t... 09/10/2007

The following report is provided as a public service by David C. Recker, Realtor, RE/MAX Point East, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The following are indicators of the Greater Rocky Mount Area Real Estate Market.These statistics were gathered from data contained in the local MLS system and prodominatley cover Nash and Edgecombe Counties in North Carolina. Active residential listings totaled 1066 properties. This is an increase of 11 properties, or 2%, from 1055 in July. This is typical for this time of year as sales tend to decline as consumers take final vacations and prepare for the new school year.    Newly listed properties totaled 196. This is an increase of 24 new listings, or 9%, from 172 last month. Sold properties totaled 135. This is an increase of 20, or 15%, from last months t... 09/10/2007

Things being equal it's almost always better to own your home rather than to rent. After all, you build equity and get to write off your mortgage interest. And if you meet the guidelines, when you sell you'll be eligible for one of the best tax breaks around. There are many issues that influence whether buying or renting is right for you. That said, home ownership has a signficant tax advantage. When you sell married couples can earn up to $500,000 in gains on home sales tax-free, while singles get $250,000. The chart below demonstrates the amount of accumulated money renters are paying that could be building equity in thier own homes.WARNING!!! Renting Is Hazardous To Your Wealth! LOOK BELOW! To see how much you are losing every year! Your Monthly Rent After 3 Years After 5 Years $500.... 08/29/2007

Things being equal it's almost always better to own your home rather than to rent. After all, you build equity and get to write off your mortgage interest. And if you meet the guidelines, when you sell you'll be eligible for one of the best tax breaks around. There are many issues that influence whether buying or renting is right for you. That said, home ownership has a signficant tax advantage. When you sell married couples can earn up to $500,000 in gains on home sales tax-free, while singles get $250,000. The chart below demonstrates the amount of accumulated money renters are paying that could be building equity in thier own homes. WARNING!!! Renting Is Hazardous To Your Wealth! LOOK BELOW! To see how much you are losing every year! Your Monthly Rent After 3 Years After 5 Years $50... 08/28/2007

Looking for homes for sale in the greater Rocky Mount, North Carolina area? Visit www.NCRealEstateWeb.com to view homes for sale in Nash, Edgecombe, and Wilson counties. This site also offers volumes of local information, information specific to buyers and/or sellers, mortgage calculators, and much, much, more.  Please visit www.NCRealEstateWeb.com and return as often as you like. 08/20/2007

During these "Dog" days of summer we are all trying to stay cool and keep our utility bills as low as possible. I came across the Tax Incentives Assistance Project today.The Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP) is sponsored by a coalition of public interest nonprofit groups, government agencies, and other organizations in the energy efficiency field.  It is designed to give consumers and businesses information they need to make use of the federal income tax incentives for energy efficient products and technologies passed by Congress as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.So whether you want to go green, save on your utility bills, or save on taxes this site has information you can use. 08/09/2007

During these "Dog" days of summer we are all trying to stay cool and keep our utility bills as low as possible. I came across the Tax Incentives Assistance Project today. The Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP) is sponsored by a coalition of public interest nonprofit groups, government agencies, and other organizations in the energy efficiency field.  It is designed to give consumers and businesses information they need to make use of the federal income tax incentives for energy efficient products and technologies passed by Congress as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. So whether you want to go green, save on your utility bills, or save on taxes this site has information you can use. 08/09/2007

The following report is provided as a public service by David C. Recker, Realtor, RE/MAX Point East, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The following are indicators of the Greater Rocky Mount Area Real Estate Market.These statistics were gathered from data contained in the local MLS system and cover Nash and Edgecombe Counties in North Carolina. Active residential listings totaled 1055 properties. This is an increase of 1 property, or 0%, from 1054 in June. This is typical for this time of year as  most sellers put thier homes on the market in early Spring.   Newly listed properties totaled 172. This is a decrease of 49 new listings, or 33%, from 221 last month. Sold properties totaled 115. This is a decrease of 43, or 28%, from last months total of 158 residential properties sold. Pending sa... 08/04/2007

The following report is provided as a public service by David C. Recker, Realtor, RE/MAX Point East, Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The following are indicators of the Greater Rocky Mount Area Real Estate Market.These statistics were gathered from data contained in the local MLS system and cover Nash and Edgecombe Counties in North Carolina. Active residential listings totaled 1055 properties. This is an increase of 1 property, or 0%, from 1054 in June. This is typical for this time of year as  most sellers put thier homes on the market in early Spring.   Newly listed properties totaled 172. This is a decrease of 49 new listings, or 33%, from 221 last month. Sold properties totaled 115. This is a decrease of 43, or 28%, from last months total of 158 residential properties sold. Pending sa... 08/04/2007