Cumberland County Crown Center personnel hope to see booking increase as a result of BRACThe center has space for exhibitions, conventions and meetings, which could be in demand when two major Army commands relocate to Fort Bragg from Atlanta in about four years." there could be 45 conferences and workshops each year, averaging three days each with 130 people attending each event. Many of the guests will be top-ranking military officials from Washington and elsewhere. Col. Al Aycock, a former garrison commander at Fort Bragg, said the post will have 32 generals — second only to the Pentagon — after the Base Closure and Realignment plan is complete in 2011. By then, Fort Bragg will have more than 50,000 soldiers." says an article in the Fayetteville Observer. School enrollment at Pope El... 09/06/2007

 Fayetteville NC real estate is set to blast off. And yes, If you've been following my blogs you're probably tired of hearing it (I've been playing that record so much it's almost worn out) but it's true, I genuinely believe it. Eric Anderson (kudos Eric) a fellow Fayetteville NC real estate agent covered this very subject a few days ago but I wanted to stress the point a little more and from a slightly different angle.Here is why I believe Fayetteville North Carolina may be the best real estate market in America: Because of BRAC the Fayetteville North Carolina area is gaining about 25,000 additional people and/or families over the next 5 or so years. That fact alone should get your blood pumping with excitement but it's only part of the formula.Think of all the businesses that will ope... 09/04/2007

For Sale Buy Owners (FSBO), do you truly know what the current market conditions are in your area?  If not, please consult a Realtor to be properly educated on the Overall market.  In Fayetteville NC (Fort Bragg) Real Estate market I have notice a tremendous increase of FSBO signs and registered members on the militarybyowner.com websites.  The market is a buyers market in Fayetteville NC, but FSBO are under the impression that now is the time to brave selling your home on your own.  A Realtor who is verses in marketing and pricing will price your home according to Current market value.  Current is the key in the last statement.  Realtors invest a tremendous amount of time Analyzing the Market, Training on the latest marketing Strategies, Networking with other Realtors across the count... 09/01/2007

Fayetteville North Carolina is a hidden gem that most investors are totally unaware of.  The market in Fayetteville is currently a buyers market, ripe with great investment opportunities.  Fayetteville Home market is one of the most undervalued markets in the country.  According to CNN Money report, Fayetteville NC Real Estate market is the nation’s most undervalued market.  The medium sales price is hovering around $175,000, which makes it about 21 % below equilibrium.  We need to look at this a little deeper, from a very detailed level:    Is this an Investors Paradise?  (My Vote is Yes) 1) Fayetteville NC (Fort Bragg Real Estate Market) is undervalued by more than 21% 2) Fayetteville NC (Fort Bragg Real Estate Market) is in a Buyers Market 3) The primary purchasers (Fort Bragg Soldi... 09/01/2007

 Our military service personnel are in a unique position, upon retuning to the US.  The military is deploying many of the units for periods ranging from 12 – 18 months.  Realtors who service military personnel should be aware of the potential purchasing power of our service members.  Being prior military and servicing the Fayetteville, Fort Bragg and Pope AFB region we are very aware of the economic impact to the our region.  Service members who are deployed outside of the United States are not taxed during that period, and typically save a large portion of their pay for a large purchase upon their return to the United States.  The responsibility of the Realtor and the Chain of command is to educate our young soldiers to invest in their future with a home (Asset) instead of in a high p... 09/01/2007

Realtors and Potential Home sellers should be educated and aware of the Land Transfer Tax fight in the State of North Carolina.  Why?  The tax would have potentially impacted Home Sellers to pay an additional 1% tax on the sell of their home.  The tax would adversely impact areas, such as Fayetteville, NC with a large military community.  Why?  The military family members move every 3 – 5 years, taking the additional funds out of our hard –working military member’s pockets.  Consumers, always ask your Realtor the tough questions so that you’re well informed with potential changes to your bottom line.  Below is the overview of the fight over the NC Land Transfer Tax and it’s potential impact:    1) Equity is stripped from the seller. Because transfer taxes are paid by the seller, part o... 09/01/2007

       It is true that people as individuals have different needs and wants, so why shouldn't the same be true regarding the purchase of a new home?  This being said, give some thought to building your own luxury home in any one of a number of Fayetteville, North Carolina's developing communities, for instance, the Gates Four subdivision, Silver Creek, Greystone Farms, Fairfield Farms and Forest Creek these communities boasts some lavish amenities such as a full service private club, championship golf course, and horse stables.       Building a home can offer several advantages, the primary of which is the opportunity to own a truly perfect home tailored to the unique specific needs and wants of your family.  In a city such as Fayetteville, some of the best advice might be to get in on ... 09/01/2007

With the initiation of the Base Realignment and Closure Act, better known as BRAC, Fayetteville, North Carolina can expect to welcome an estimate of 18,000 to 45,000 new citizens between 2006 and 2011.  By no means is Fayetteville just a sleepy little hollow, but rather an All-American city on the rise.       As expected, with such astounding diverse population growth, concerns arise, one of the biggest of which is housing.  Where will these people live?  Can Fayetteville sustain a population boom of this magnitude?  Simply put, the answer is yes.  In an age where comfort has become the key, luxury homes in the area have become increasingly available and more affordable.  Consider subdivisions such as Silver Creek, Baywood, Greystone Farms, Fairfield Farms and Forest Creek.       So in ... 09/01/2007

Panera Bread Co., a soup and sandwich chain is opening a store in Fayetteville North Caorlina. Fayetteville will one of 5 locations to get new stores in the state. _____________________ The Cumberland County BRAC Taskforce has hired The Republik, an independent business in Durham, N.C., to handle an internet ad effort consisting mainly of banner and viral ads, Web site development and blog seedings.The budget - $500,000. Wow! Why? To draw active soldiers, DoD employees and their families from other bases to relocate to Fort Bragg which I thought was a matter of military orders but I guess I'm missing a piece of the puzzle. "The Republik combined a strong understanding of what Fayetteville, N.C., has to offer military residents, along with an outsider's objectivity. And their case histor... 08/23/2007

are my biggest fear right now. It is so hot! 102, 104, 103.. thats not including the heat index! But what can you do? That house will not be hot when the AC is on! :) Its too miserable to do anything outside right now. I cant wait until fall and the holidays. The smells, sights, tastes.. taking it all in. Its awful with 97 is a relief from the heat! So, if you want to look at a hot house, email me at sarahsanders@kw.com or visit www.buyersellersuccess.com 910-670-3395 STAY COOL! 08/21/2007

The Cumberland County Board of Education is buying a 90 acres of land between Strickland Bridge and Gillis Hill roads the plan is to build a new elementary school and possibly a middle school. The full board approved the proposal Tuesday. A new school in the Rockfish community could help ease a space crunch at several schools, including Lake Rim, Honeycutt and Stoney Point elementary schools. The area rapidly developing. Officials hope to begin construction on the elementary school next spring. Read the short story in The Fayetteville ObserverFor more information about sports, jobs, festivals and other community events in the Fayetteville NC area as well as real estate news visit the Fayetteville NC real estate lens.  08/15/2007

Yesterday the Fayetteville City Council approved a resolution to develop a plan to provide drinking water to the citizens in the Sandra Street - Rim Road.  A report is called for in the resolution in 30 days on the funding options for this plan. As I reported in another post, well water off Rim Rd , the well water in that area of Fayetteville is contaminated with benzene, a known cancer causing chemical. Stay tuned for updates. Read the Fayetteville NC press release here.   08/14/2007

Welcome to Fayetteville, North Carolina!  A great place to live!Being a native of Fayetteville I guess you could say that I am kind of partial to this area.  Wayyyy back in 1971 I was born in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center located in Fayetteville....so I guess you could say I am a lifelong resident.  Other than a short 8 years of living in a neighboring county I have always been a resident of Fayetteville.So what is it that makes the Fayetteville / Fort Bragg area a great place to live?  Well, I am going to give you a few examples.  Join me as we take this journey...won't you?                                                                                                           " The Market House"Ahhh....the olde market house.  The centerpiece of Fayetteville, NC.The Market House wa... 08/09/2007

According to Tiger Woods on a visit to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, if he had not become a professional golfer;  he would have probably served in the military in a special operations branch.  As you may recall, Tiger's Dad, Earl Woods, was a Green Beret.  In 2004 Tiger held a golf clinic at Fort Bragg, N C and while there  completed 4 days of special operations training.  John J. Kruzel's article tells more about this.I found this interesting and something I had never given much thought to.  If you had not become a real estate agent or whatever your present job is, what would you have done?  As for me, instead of listing and selling real estate in Onslow County, N C, I probably would have floundered around some more and then studied interior decorating.     07/05/2007

I would like to Thank everyone for attending the "Wealth Building for Realtors Seminar" at the Highland Country Club in Fayetteville, NC.  We had about a 140 Realtors and Guest at this extraordinary event.  Our Guest speaker Joe Williams (Co-Founder of Keller Williams Realty) provided some very insightful points. Event Recap: Blessing – Delivered by Pastor Brian R. Thompson (Simon Temple AME Zion Church) Introduction of the guest speaker was provided by Mayor Tony Chavonne, who also provided the below updates and status on BRAC and the economic impact of the Military on the Fayetteville Economy: *The revised number that will be relocating to Fayetteville and surrounding area is around 29,000. *Fort Bragg/Pope AFB has a 2.3 Billion dollar impact on the Fayetteville and the surrounding ar... 06/23/2007

The BRAC relocation will have a tremendous impact on the Fayetteville, Fort Bragg and Pope AFB region.   At a recent Wealth Building Seminar for Realtors, the Mayor of Fayetteville announced some very powerful numbers:  1) Fayetteville will be expecting a total of 29,000 people to relocate to Fort Bragg & Pope AFB of the next four years 2) The current economic impact of the military to the Fayetteville Region is 2.6 billion The Anderson Realty Group (www.ARGHousing.com ) will service all your Real Estate referrals to the highest standard.  We are committed to serving our Civilian and Military family members.  We believe in Win – Win for everyone involved in the relocation.   It is our focus and purpose to make the relocation move as smooth as possible.                                  ... 06/23/2007

  The BRAC relocation has many of our military families relocating to many different regions based on the need of the Military.   It’s extremely important for Realtors to understand the sensitivity and need for assistance to the military families.   We need to work together to service referrals and our military families.   The first step will be to educate ourselves on exactly what is BRAC? Definition of BRAC:  "BRAC" is an acronym that stands for Base Realignment and Closure.  It is the congressionally authorized process DoD has previously used to reorganize its base structure to more efficiently and effectively support our forces, increase operational readiness and facilitate new ways of doing business. BRAC Relocation Realtor:  Sherinne Anderson (www.ARGHousing.com)  “Imagination is... 06/23/2007

           You Need to Know This:   • The Top 10 Investment rules for Realtors! • Steps to building successful Joint Ventures and Partnerships in Real Estate! • Ten fundamental mistakes first-time JV Partners need to avoid! • True life “Development & Building” scenarios that work even in Fayetteville!  About the speaker: Although he is best known as the Co-founder of Keller Williams, America’s 4th largest residential real estate company, Joe Williams has over 30 years working in new homes and development helping industry representatives to improve their wealth-building skills through building partnerships and investments. His observation that “Builders and Realtors have a bad habit of creating wealth for everyone but themselves” is timeless advice! His building and development backgrou... 05/31/2007

05/14/2007

You know...everyone has their day.  Some have great ones some have not so great ones.Today was my day...and it was not so great.Got up this am and went to my office because I needed to print some FSBO letters and mail them out.  I keep all my supplies for this in my office so it was not a choice.I get there, disarm the alarm without a hitch (whew!...I have a history with alarms) and unlock my office.  I proceed to pull out my laptop so that I can get to work.Ummmmm....NOTHING!  No battery charge light when I plug it in, no powering on, NOTHING!  Oh man...this is bad.  Suddenly my mind begins to run array at the thought of things that might be lost and the cost of replacing this 3 year young laptop and the hassle of getting up and going.  I am like that at times...immediately going off t... 03/10/2007