North Carolina Ocean Properties - Remax

Beaufort: Island of Wild Horses

noreply@blogger.com (MattJ) — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:38:00 +0000

From the Beaufort Waterfront, you can buy a round-trip ticket to Shackleford Banks, where humans haven't lived for a century. The residents are 100+ wild horses descended from shipwrecked Spanish steeds or 19th century Carolinians. This 9-mile isle in the National Park Service's Cape Lookout National Seashore belongs to them.

For more information and Ferry information go to www.islandferryadventures.com or www.nps.gov/calo
You can also call, 252-728-7555 or 252-728-2250

*article taken from the Charlotte Observer, www.charlotteobserver.com

Town of Atlantic Beach Parking Program Outline

noreply@blogger.com (MattJ) — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:47:00 +0000

Starting on May 19th and lasting through September 3, the town of Atlantic Beach will again implement a paid public parking program at a number of its premium 300 beachfront parking spaces for the 2012 Summer season.

In 2011, this program derived $120,000.00 from over 14,000 cars. Many locals were unhappy with the new parking rules and asked the question, "Why do we charge to park?" The answer is that it provides beach services which include paid summer lifeguards seven days a week along with public beach bath houses, daily garbage pickup, and free summer recreational family programs. These programs include Memorial Day and Fourth of July celebration fireworks, free family outdoor movie nights and the cost of safety traffic enforcement.

Rates: $10.00 for a full day; $5.00 after 2pm
The charge also includes a hang tag which allows the patron to come and go or transfer to another paid parking area, if space available, that same day, with no extra cost. No reserved spaces. Cash and cards accepted. No checks and no refunds for rain-outs.

Valid Handicap Tag or Plate: Free parking
Atlantic Beach Property Owner: Free parking with display of Town Hurricane re-entry pass on dashboard
Atlantic Beach Renters: One free season pass with proof of Atlantic Beach residence (utility/cable TV bill or NC Drivers license)
A Non-resident Season pass can be purchased at a cost of $50.00

All information taken from "The Ocean Breeze" (A publication of the Town of Atlantic Beach, NC and produced by the Town Clerk's office)

www.atlanticbeach-nc.com

NAR Update!

noreply@blogger.com (MattJ) — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:40:00 +0000

According to the National Association of Realtors, pending home sales have risen to the highest point they have in 2 years!

NAR’s pending home sales index, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, rose 4.1% to 101.4 in March from an upwardly revised 97.4 in February. It is 12.8% above March 2011 when it was 89.9. The data reflects contracts but not closings.

The index is now at the highest level since April 2010 when it reached 111.3.

To find out more, go to http://www.housingwire.com/news/pending-home-sales-rise-remain-above-2011-levels

RE/MAX Display at Cherry Point Airshow

noreply@blogger.com (MattJ) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:44:00 +0000

There will be a RE/MAX display at this years Cherry Point Air Show in Havelock, NC on May 4th-6th!

Come out and see the US Navy Seals Blue Angels in flight and support this Nation's Heros.

For more information on the Air Show, and to buy preferred seating tickets, go to:

www.cherrypointairshow.com

Fannie & Freddie set timeline requirements for Short Sales

noreply@blogger.com (MattJ) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:10:00 +0000

Beginning June 15th, Real Estate Agents working with distressed homeowners whose loans are backed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should expect to receive a decision on a short sale offer within 30-60 days.

Click the link below to read more....

http://www.dsnews.com/articles/fannie-and-freddie-set-timeline-requirements-for-short-sales-2012-04-17

INDUSTRY WATCH....

noreply@blogger.com (MattJ) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:29:00 +0000

THERE IS NO COMPETITION...

RE/MAX vs. The Industry

INCREASE in Residental Sales in 2012...

noreply@blogger.com (MattJ) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:03:00 +0000

FACT:

In the year over year comparison of sold residential properties between 2011 and 2012, a

9% increase is shown in the Carteret County MLS during the first Quarter.

Check out the New RE/MAX Mobile App!

noreply@blogger.com (MattJ) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:02:00 +0000

Hello RE/MAX Affiliates,

Wow! I am blown away at how quickly you and consumers have embraced the RE/MAX Mobile App.

All of us at RE/MAX World Headquarters thought you'd love the iPhone and Android app, and we are beyond thrilled to report that its been downloaded more than 26,000 times since I announced it at R4! Remember, Download it, Rate it, Share it.

Based on star ratings in the iPhone and Android stores we're at 97% satisfaction rating. That's awesome! And it's only the beginning. We have a lot more in store for mobile, including an app for iPad that's right around the corner.

The RE/MAX Mobile App is for you and your customers! So have fun with it, and enjoy the ways it can boost your business.

Sincerely,

Margaret Kelley
Chief Executive Officer
RE/MAX World Headquarters

noreply@blogger.com (MattJ) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:50:00 +0000

RE/MAX CEO Margaret Kelly to appear on CNBC's "Street Signs" with Brian Sullivan and Amanda Drury. She will discuss the very positive results of the latest RE/MAX Housing Report, which shows the first year-over-year increase in home prices in 18 months. She will be on between 2p.m. ET and 2:15p.m. ET.

Click the link below for more information and to check out the RE/MAX Housing Report.

http://track.remax.net/public/?q=preview_message&fn=Link&t=1&ssid=19305&id=fkrdw9a8tymsi6ixudsrrqgmp2z60&id2=cpc1c5za71k02vcsz11envxtnpord&subscriber_id=adyxxnqxupzxgtclpvzzrytocciybae&messageversion_id=acpimmaocicrkdkjbayxknmolewobae&delivery_id=baqtnbgqrulrodprnrrngrprvefvbgn&tid=3.S2k.BXGJDg.CYLH.JnjI..dluP.b..s.q7U.n.T2D-zw.T2D-zw.rcUK1A

Housing Crisis to end in 2012...

noreply@blogger.com (MattJ) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:45:00 +0000

Some good news for buyers and sellers! As Banks loosen their credit standards, it is predicted that the housing crisis will end this year.
Click on the link below to read more.

http://www.linkedin.com/news?actionBar=&articleID=5567733516482908167&ids=e3sSe3oMcPwRe3cNd3sRcjwRdiMOdz0TdPsVcj0Rc34PcjAVdPkRb34Pdj4QdzAScjcNdjkVejATdjkIdPkSe3sUdz4UdzwOdz0QdPsRdiMTdz4Uc3AOe3gScjkPcPsTdzkR&aag=true&freq=weekly&trk=eml-tod2-b-pic-0&ut=2bdXmwYwzxuB81

RE/MAX Remodeled!

noreply@blogger.com (MattJ) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:20:00 +0000

Last month we gave our office a make over. Come in, have a cup of coffee and check us out!

THIS is a Big Deal...

noreply@blogger.com (MattJ) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:19:00 +0000

RE/MAX is named the LEADER in Customer Satisfaction.
(taken from www.remax.com)

RE/MAX agents are the real estate professionals that consumers have rated the highest in one of the most challenging real estate markets ever seen in the U.S.

The widely respected J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Home Buyer/Seller Study℠ has recognized RE/MAX agents for providing the “Highest Overall Consumer Satisfaction For Home Buyers and Home Sellers Among National Full Service Real Estate Firms.”

Homebuyers and home sellers rated RE/MAX in the following categories:

Overall satisfaction
Agent/Salesperson professionalism
Variety of additional services
Real estate office
Real estate company marketing (seller survey only)

RE/MAX agents lead the real estate industry in sales experience – crucial to your success in today’s economy. They help more consumers than other agents. They can help you, too.

RE/MAX received the highest numerical score among full service real estate firms for home sellers and home buyers in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Home Buyer/Seller Study℠. Study based on 3,861 total evaluations measuring 8 firms and measures opinions of individuals who bought a home between March 2010 and April 2011. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed March-May 2011. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com

http://www.remax.com/insider/customer-satisfaction/index.aspx

Carteret County is leading the State

noreply@blogger.com (MattJ) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:34:00 +0000

In today's stressful economy we are proud to announce that according to statistics compiled by the North Carolina Association of REALTORS, Carteret County led the state with the highest year-to-date sales growth with a 7% increase in total dollar sales, while Brunswick County and Rocky Mount followed with a 4% increase, respectively. Carteret County also led the state in price appreciation with a 2% increase, while Jacksonville posted a 1% increase, respectively.

http://www.ncrealtors.org/uploads/December11.pdf

And the winners are...

noreply@blogger.com (MattJ) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:19:00 +0000

The Carteret County Association of Realtors held their 2011 Production Awards luncheon on February 1st. Many awards were handed out and...

RE/MAX Ocean Properties went home with the Office Top Unit Production Rate for 2011 in recognition of the highest number, per REALTOR member of closed units in 2011.

Team Johnson of RE/MAX Ocean Properties tied with Linda Rike & Ed Daughety of Linda Rike Real Estate for the Team Top Unit Production Rate Award.

Congratulations to Candace Burns of Racing Realty for the Agent Top Unit Production Award with the highest number of closed units, Linda Rike & Ed Daughety with the Team Top Dollar Production Rate, Michael Jones of Jones Enterprises with the Office Top Dollar Production Rate Award, Emerald Isle Realty Inc for the Office Top Dollar Production Award, Bluewater Real Estate Atlantic Beach for the Office Top Unit Production Award, and Kitch Ayre of Bluewater Real Estate Emerald Isle for the Agent Top Dollar Production Award.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE

2011 ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS PRODUCTION WINNERS!

Beaufort is Named America's Coolest Small Town in 2012

noreply@blogger.com (MattJ) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:59:00 +0000

Budget Travel Magazine held it's 7th contest between the top 10 nominated small towns around the United States, one of which was Beaufort, NC. After a very close month-long contest, Beaufort, NC tied with Hammondsport, NY for the winner. Congrats to our small town, what a great honor!

http://www.budgettravel.com/contest/americas-coolest-small-towns-2012,11/

Mortgage Rates remain low

noreply@blogger.com (MattJ) — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:54:00 +0000

Considering buying a home this year in Carteret County? Whether buying Real Estate in Morehead City, Emerald Isle, Atlantic Beach, Beaufort, Newport, or anywhere along the Crystal Coast, now is the time to act! Interest rates remain at an all time low but economics predict this won't last! Contact Matt and Meredith Johnson at REMAX Ocean Properties today!

Foreclosures in Carteret County NC

noreply@blogger.com (MattJ) — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 19:05:00 +0000

To view foreclosures and short sales in Morehead City, Newport, Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores and the rest of Carteret County click here http://www.ncoceanproperties.com/foreclosures.asp.