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March 2010 
There are 6 blog entries for March 2010.
New Bern is blossoming for Spring!
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010 at 1:38pm. 272 Views, 1 Comments.
So many good things are happening in New Bern this Spring. We just opened our new $41 million Alfred Cunningham Bridge that provides a welcoming entry to Historic downtown New Bern. My office at Coldwell Banker Willis-Smith is located just two blocks from the newly replaced bridge. Along with our new bridge, we have almost completed one of our main thoroughfare streets, Broad Street. Believe it or not, we narrowed the street, put parking along the sides, and will put all the wiring underground and plant trees in the center island. Fifty years ago, Broad Street trees were removed to make the street wider to accommodate large truck traffic that came across the Neuse River by way of the John Lawson Bridge. That bridge was torn down in early 2000…
Al Mack Celebrates Twenty-five Years in the Industry
Thursday, March 25th, 2010 at 3:32pm. 311 Views, 0 Comments.
Coldwell Banker Willis-Smith real estate agent Al Mack celebrates twenty-five years in the business by always focusing on the one unchanging rule of real estate - exceptional customer service.
The game may have stayed the same but the rules have changed greatly over the past twenty-five years. "When I first started, there were no cell phones or faxes and emails to send," mentioned Al Mack. "Now the technology available means transactions can be handled at a faster rate and the realtor is able to meet clients' needs faster. However, what can be lost now is the relationship you build with the client." 
Continuing to focus on customer service is the reason why Mack can say that 75% of his business is based on client referrals and repeat business. Mack…
Gables Run - a small, exclusive neighborhood built around an equestrian theme
Friday, March 19th, 2010 at 2:33pm. 655 Views, 0 Comments.
Gables Run is situated between the larger neighborhoods of Carolina Colours and Taberna along Highway 70 East in New Bern. Gables Run is located within the city limits of New Bern and it's just a 5 mile drive to the downtown historic district. The community offers space for pools or stables on large lots. It appeals to individuals who value privacy, community, space, access to good schools, and for those who love horses.
All of the homes in Gables Run are custom built. There are 35 lots ranging in size from 2.2 acres to 15.4 acres. Many lots are suitable for private barns and paddocks. There are 16 houses completed of which 3 are currently on the resale market.
Gables Run is only 0.5 miles from New Bern's award-winning Creekside Elementary School,…
Don't Miss Out on the Federal Home Buyer Tax Credit - The Clock is Ticking!
Monday, March 15th, 2010 at 3:32pm. 305 Views, 0 Comments.
It's never too late to buy a new home. Several factors are converging to make this the perfect time to buy a home. Interest rates are at historic lows. Inventory levels are high which means there are plenty of choices for buyers at good prices. And Uncle Sam is offering a 10% tax credit up to maximum of $8,000, for first time or other eligible buyers who have not owned a home in the three years previous to the purchase. Why pay the mortgage on your landlord's property when you can be accumulating equity in the property yourself?
I just want to share a couple of stories of folks who have recently purchased a home and taken advantage of the tax credit.
I received a call from a young woman in her twenties, who was interested in renting a one-bedromm…
Discover New Bern's Charming Historic Districts
Thursday, March 11th, 2010 at 2:07pm. 376 Views, 0 Comments.
New Bern, NC offers residents a wonderful chance to live a part of history at a fraction of what you would pay in other colonial cities such as Alexandria or Williamsburg and with much better weather! Craven County offers visitors and homebuyers four distinct historic areas that have been rediscovered. The Downtown Historic District is a vital tourist attraction for our area and is continually undergoing restoration. While many homes have been restored to their original grandeur, there are jewels waiting to be brought back to life. Homes date from the 18th to 20th century. There are over 200 properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places . . . most in the New Bern downtown district. 
The District is bordered by both the Neuse and Trent…
TABERNA -One of New Bern's Premier Golf Communities
Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at 3:40pm. 279 Views, 0 Comments.
Taberna is one of New Bern's premieir golf communities and is located off Highway 70 just minutes from downtown historic New Bern and the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport. And Atlantic Beach is just a short 40 minute drive.
The community boasts 2.5 miles of paved walking trails, a rack of canoes and dock, and a park with picnic area and athletic field. But if golf is your game, you'll want to check out the Taberna Country Club's 18-hole championship course. With its sparkling lakes and white sand bunkers, this 6,917-yard course challenges golfers of all skill levels.
And with a membership drive currently underway, now is the time to join the Taberna Country Club. Initiation fees for family or individual golf memberships are $1000! Militiary…
