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            <author>florence@coldwellbankerhomes.com (Florence Brewer)</author>
            <title>Closing the Deal in a Buyer's Market</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
What does it take to sell a home in a buyer's market &ndash; a fresh coat of paint or a kitchen overhaul?&nbsp; Lowering the asking price or offering incentives?&nbsp; From cosmetic to strategic, smart sellers can take advantage of a few simple tips to get the most out of their properties.&nbsp; Here are six strategies from the professionals at Coldwell Banker Willis-Smith&nbsp;to securing a &ldquo;sold&rdquo; sign:

Boost Curb Appeal.&nbsp; Though they may be obvious, cosmetic upgrades like pa... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:45:24 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>connie@coldwellbankerhomes.com (Connie Sithens)</author>
            <title>The Times They Are a-Changin'</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
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>6 Reasons to Reduce Your Home Price</title>
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While you'd like to get the best price for your home, consider&nbsp;these six reasons to reduce your price.

1. You&rsquo;re drawing few lookers

You get the most interest in your home right after you put it on the market because buyers want to catch a great new home before anybody else takes it. If your real estate agent reports there have been fewer buyers calling about and asking to tour your home than there have been for other homes in your area, that may be a sign buyers think it&rsquo;s o... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:16:56 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>florence@coldwellbankerhomes.com (Florence Brewer)</author>
            <title>Nationwide Open House This Weekend!! June 4th &amp; 5th</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
&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>linda@coldwellbankerhomes.com (Linda Holland)</author>
            <title>Home Auctions in New Bern?  Who would have thought?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Auction First, an Auction Company out of Cary, NC and Austin, Texas, came to New Bern last week to auction off a small historic home in the Riverside Historic District that had sat unsold for over a year and declined in price. Well, wouldn't you know the auction couldn't be opened by the Auctioneer because the buyers showed up and weren't prepared. I guess they forgot to read the small print, but not all is lost. The house will now go through a sealed bid process and hopefully the long awaited a... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 14:29:31 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>linda@coldwellbankerhomes.com (Linda Holland)</author>
            <title>Realtors are in demand as 'For Sale by Owners' Decline - SELLERS REALLY DO NEED US!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
So, Mr. FSBO (for sale by owner), you have a couple interested in your home.&nbsp; A really nice home that you just put the For Sale sign up in front of last week.&nbsp; That&rsquo;s exciting news; however, they are asking lots of questions and want to get a home inspection.&nbsp; You are wondering if you should be concerned about this.&nbsp; All you wanted to do was sell your house, make a really nice profit and run, not walk away.&nbsp; No one told you that you would have to worry about it pa... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:47:58 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>florence@coldwellbankerhomes.com (Florence Brewer)</author>
            <title>Some Great Theater Productions in New Bern This Weekend!</title>
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If you're looking for something&nbsp;to do this weekend, get yourself a ticket to the&nbsp;West Craven Theatre Arts Society's production of &quot;The Crucible&quot; tonight and through the weekend.&nbsp; The play features students from all three high schools in Craven County and students&nbsp;from Craven Community College.&nbsp; The production is at the West Craven High School's L. Michael Averette Peforming Arts Center tonight, Friday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; General Admission tickets&amp;n... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:02:33 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>annasellsnewbern@gmail.com (Anna Paduhovich)</author>
            <title>Staging Your Home to Sell</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
Surveys show that staging the home that you are trying to sell pays off -- and, most of the time, staging helps to sell a home quicker.&nbsp; Staging your homes does not mean that you have to spend a lot of money on pricey interior decorating. Here are some thrifty tips on staging your home:

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First Impressions Count.&nbsp; &quot;You never get a second chance to make a first impression&quot;. Roll out the red carpet for potential home buyers by sprucing up your entryways, especially the... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 09:39:09 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>johnturnage@coldwellbankerhomes.com (John Turnage)</author>
            <title>Selling Your Home During the Holidays</title>
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Here are a few good reasons why you should have your home on the market during the holidays:

Homes show better during the holidays

Your home looks great when decorated for the holidays - tree's up, lights twinkling, maybe a fire in the fireplace and don't forget those great holiday aromas. 

Holiday buyers are serious buyers

Potential buyers are busy too during the holidays, but the ones that are taking the time to look are probably very motivated. 

Home Buyer Tax Credit

The Home Buyer Tax... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:10:21 -0600</pubDate>
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