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FORECAST FOR JACKSONVILLE NC REAL ESTATE VALUES IS GOOD!!

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

Forecasts by CNN Money project that nationwide the national median home price is expected to fall by about 6% by September 2011. CNN’s prediction for Jacksonville NC is far more optimistic. The forecast change for September 2009 to September 2010 was -1.6%. The forecast for THIS year – September 2010 to September 2011 is -0.3%. Jacksonville has and continues to be a great place for real estate investment!

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WHY DO SEPTIC SYSTEMS FAIL {click here to read more}

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

A common reason for septic systems to failure is overloading the system with more water than it can absorb. A septic system is designed for a specific wastewater flow rate based on the number of bedrooms served by the system. When the flow rate is exceeded, the excess water may back up into the house or surface in the yard.
The lack of routine septic tank maintenance is a key cause of premature septic system failure. The main purpose of the septic tank is to stop solids from entering into the drainfield. If solids do reach the drainfield, they will clog the small spaces or pores in the gravel and soil below, resulting in sewage backing up into the house or yard.
Driving, paving, or building on top of a septic system can damage or destroy it. Paving over all or a portion of the drainfield may prevent air from getting into the soil, as well as limit access for repairs or maintenance. Tree roots may clog the drainfield lines and gravel in the trenches. Source: ONWASA Brochure on Septic System Care and Maintenance

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FREE TAX ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS {click here to read more}

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

The AARP, Internal Revenue Service and Onslow County Senior Services are sponsoring FREE tax assistance appointments for citizens 55-years-old and older. Appointments are available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 19 and April 9 at the Onslow County Multipurpose Complex on Richlands Highway. Call (910) 989-3008 for information and what seniors should bring to the appointment. Source: Jacksonville Daily News Feb 16

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TIPS ON BUYING A NEW HOME

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

LOCATION- If you describe the amenities, the distance you would like to be from work, your interest in certain schools, in town or rural, etc., we can adjust your home search to meet the criteria you would like.

PRICE – It will be helpful if you have in mind a monthly amount you are comfortable investing in your new home. It just may be no more or even less that your rental payment!

FINANCING- Financing may be easier than you thought. We will help by discussing the types of loans available, some require no down payment, sometimes the sellers or new home builders will pay or assist in paying your closing costs. We can put you in touch with the right person to pre qualify your family for a new home. You will learn the requirements for obtaining a loan and idea of a price range for you. There is no obligation for this free service.

FEATURES – What is most important in a home to you? Number of bedrooms? Baths? Garage? Fenced yard?? Garden tub? Privacy? Convenience to town? Let us know and we can search, keeping in mine your wishes!

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