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            <author>florence@coldwellbankerhomes.com (Florence Brewer)</author>
            <title>New Indicators Show a Housing Rebound</title>
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Article From HouseLogic.com

By: Gavin MathisPublished: January 20, 2012

Existing-home sales, low mortgage rates, and a spike in home builder confidence point to a housing turnaround.

Rebounding from another slow year, the housing market is picking up steam. Prospective home buyers are taking advantage of low mortgage rates, and home builder sentiment reached its highest level in more than 4 years this week. Housing is also gaining a bit of attention on the campaign trail. Dems and Republican... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:49:47 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>drake@coldwellbankerhomes.com (Drake Bratton)</author>
            <title>Market Update - A Local Perspective</title>
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As the holiday season approaches, buyers are continuing to look for opportunities in our local real estate market.&nbsp; The inventory of&nbsp;homes is plentiful, mortgage rates are at their lowest in memory, and homes prices have trended downward. According to the statistics in our Multiple Listing Service, NRRAR, the first 10 months of 2011 show our market area experiencing only a 1% decrease year-over-year in the number of homes sold and an 8% decrease in the average selling price, from $171... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:35:49 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>connie@coldwellbankerhomes.com (Connie Sithens)</author>
            <title>The Times They Are a-Changin'</title>
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Historically low interest rates and rock bottom prices are bringing Buyers into the market.&nbsp;With interest rates below 5%, Buyers are thinking it can&rsquo;t get much better than this.&nbsp; And it&rsquo;s true, for first-time buyers this may be the opportunity of a lifetime.&nbsp;FHA loans require only 3.5% down and some lenders have special programs that require even less for a down payment.&nbsp;Contributions to Buyers&rsquo; closing costs are negotiated to be paid by the Seller for firs... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:55:09 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>florence@coldwellbankerhomes.com (Florence Brewer)</author>
            <title>Why rent when you can own with no money down and no closing costs??</title>
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Amazing!! No down payment and no closing costs for a brand new 3 bedroom 2 bath house!&nbsp; Monthly payments will be $865.&nbsp; Why rent when you can own a new home with no money down?&nbsp;3400 Richard Court in Pinecrest Estates I in New Bern qualifies for a 100% CHIP loan from BB&amp;T and the builder is paying ALL of the closing costs.&nbsp; 

Located&nbsp;on a cul-de-sac in a small, friendly neighborhood. &nbsp;Pinecrest Estates is convenient to Hwy 70E, Hwy 43 and Hwy 17. Only 25 minutes... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:47:29 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>florence@coldwellbankerhomes.com (Florence Brewer)</author>
            <title>Nationwide Open House This Weekend!! June 4th &amp; 5th</title>
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&nbsp;Coldwell Banker Willis-Smith will be participating in the Nationwide Open House Weekend - June 4th and 5th.&nbsp;&nbsp;This&nbsp; event falls in the midst of what is typically prime buying season. And, according to The National Association of Home Builders, home affordability has reached its highest level in 20 years&mdash;making the purchasing power for buyers better than it has been in decades.

Our real estate professionals will be on hand this weekend at the following open houses to a... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:19:43 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>leslie@leslieedwardshomes.com (Leslie Edwards)</author>
            <title>Are we really anticipating a Spring Thaw?</title>
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Ronald L. Phipps, President of the National Association of REALTORS&reg;, wrote an excellent article in the March 2011 REALTOR Magazine, titled &ldquo;Anticipating a Spring Thaw&rdquo;.&nbsp;. . .&nbsp;a spring thaw in the real estate market?&nbsp; Wouldn&rsquo;t that be wonderful?&nbsp; He states that &ldquo;These are the most challenging economic times that most of us have ever known&rdquo;.&nbsp; It has indeed been a long, cold economic winter in Real Estate.&nbsp;&nbsp; But the signs of spr... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:44:35 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>elainehiner@hotmail.com (Elaine Hiner)</author>
            <title>Waterfront, waterfront, waterfront!!</title>
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You are going to love 150' on the Trent River in New Bern, 1.26 acres, a large contemporary home with four bedrooms, four baths, wide water views, and a hot tub&nbsp;overlooking the water.&nbsp; This&nbsp;home is located in River Bend, a lovely golf and boating community conveniently located near shopping, Highway 17, and Highway 70.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

River Bend is on the edge of New Bern, the best place to live and... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 08:49:56 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>nancystallings@coldwellbankerhomes.com (Nancy Stallings)</author>
            <title>Want a fabulous two-year old home on 5.86 acres in an Equestrian Community?</title>
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The community of Gables Run in New Bern has amenities like horse stables, riding arenas, walking trails, and a large park area.&nbsp; This gorgeous home has four bedrooms, three full baths and two half baths. With over 4200 square feet of living space, the home features beautiful harwood floors and a great modern kitchen. Family must move. Lowest price in area.&nbsp; Near shopping and just a few minutes&nbsp;to Historic Downtown New Bern.&nbsp; Only $599,900.&nbsp; Call me today to see this hom... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:56:44 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>annasellsnewbern@gmail.com (Anna Paduhovich)</author>
            <title>Brand New Construction ~ 4742 Corena Drive, New Bern,  NC</title>
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This adorable home is BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms in New Bern,&nbsp;NC.&nbsp; It features&nbsp;an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings in the family room with a nice gas fireplace to keep you warm all winter long.&nbsp;The kitchen is spacious with an eat-in bar, lots of counter space, custom cabinets, and dining area. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and a private bathroom. Don't forget the cute covered front porch, too. And, not to be overlooked, the builder pays $1... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:08:29 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>joanneashton@coldwellbankerhomes.com (Joanne Ashton)</author>
            <title>Just Listed: 129 Trent Shores Drive, New Bern, NC</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Fabulous Brick Colonial Home on the Trent River with Spectacular Views in a private setting with beautiful landscaping. Custom Brick Home with a Spacious Veranda-Style Porch overlooking the&nbsp;River in New Bern, NC.&nbsp; Large spacious kitchen with a view, featuring custom cabinets, island with storage, bar seating, Sub-Zero refrigerator, built-in desk, pantry and more. Great room offers casual dining area, family room with double fireplace to sunroom. Sunroom is light and airy with marble fi... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 14:10:21 -0500</pubDate>
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