With the growing availability of foreclosure properties, many bargain shoppers are thinking about buying one of these “lender-owned” homes. Some of the would-be buyers, though, worry about purchasing a house filled with unknown problems. When asked for her advice, money-savvy investment expert, Walecia Konrad gave the following advice.
“More properties than ever are in..(read more)
Now there's no longer a good reason to put off recording your home inventory for insurance purposes. Whether you're a first-time home owner or on your fourth home and considering a relocation, cateloging a room-by-room record of your personal posessions has never been easier--thanks to a free download from the Insurance Information Institute.
The Know Your Stuff Home Inventory..(read more)
Earlier this month, the National Association of Realtors® reported that a modest near-term movement is expected in existing-home sales, with a recovery in sales seen during the second half of the year.
Other information that the NAR shared regarded the Pending Home Sales Index—a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in May. The index fell 4.7 percent to..(read more)
Pitt County Memorial Hospital is one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina and is the flagship hospital for the University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina. PCMH serves as the teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. Additionally, PCMH is a regional resource for all levels of services, information and careers.
Pitt County Memorial..(read more)
An inspiration to all, the Special Olympics athletes from Pitt County in Greenville, NC competed earlier this month in Raleigh, NC for the North Carolina Special Olympics Summer Games.
With a winning spirit and brave efforts, the 15 Pitt County competitors brought home to Greenville, NC over 30 ribbons and medals. The Pitt County athletes are part of the Special Olympics Movement..(read more)
An exciting season finish for not just one, but two Pitt County high school ball teams. On Saturday, May 31, J.H. Rose snagged the top honor of 2008 N.C. High School Athletic Association's 4-A Baseball State Championship at Five County Stadium in Zebulon, NC for Greenville, NC. The same day, the South Central Softball Team triumped at the Walnut Creek Softball Complex in Raleigh, NC and brought..(read more)
By definition, a foreclosure is “the legal process by which a property that is mortgaged as security for a loan may be sold and the proceeds of the sale applied to the mortgage debt".
According to FannieMae, "A foreclosure occurs when the loan becomes delinquent because payments have not been made or when the borrower is in default for a reason other than the failure..(read more)
One of the main considerations for relocating families throughout the nation, is the well being of their kids. Families looking to relocate to the Greenville or Winterville, NC area will be interested in reading a recent article making the front page of our local newspaper, The Daily Reflector.
Printed below in its entirety, the article further illustrates that the Greenville, Winterville area is..(read more)
Did you realize that January is "National Blood Donor Month"? Blood is traditionally in short supply during the winter months due to the holidays, travel schedules, inclement weather and illness. January, in particular, is a difficult month for blood centers to collect blood donations. The American Red Cross, in conjunction with other blood collection centers, is celebrating..(read more)
April 11, 2007
Dear Mr. Tingen,
Let me take a moment to tell you of our “Pistol Tingen Team” experience.
Jody Tingen was our agent; we looked at a house of interest on March 19th, put a contract on the property March 20th, and Jody guided and reassured us through a few of the “usual” negotiations over the next week. ..(read more)
