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Sometimes as we sit back and evaluate ourselves we realize that things are as they should be. Other times we realize that we have missed the obvious.  This is one of those days when I have realized that I have missed the obvious.

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On this day, please join me in remembering our fallen military personnel and reach out to a veteran and thank them for their service to our country.

Traditional observance of Memorial Day has diminished over the years. Many Americans nowadays have forgotten the meaning and traditions. I am a retired U.S. Army Infantry Sergeant Major and I WILL NOT forget.

It is in no small part through the sacrifice of our military men and women that we have the freedom to enjoy life's simple pleasures.

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David C. Recker is a Top Producing Realtor licensed in North Carolina. Dave works at RE/MAX Classic Realty and serves Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson counties in North Carolina.

Dave's website, www.NCRealEstateWeb.com , is one of North Carolina's top real estate websites and you can read frequently posted Articles and Blogs by Dave at NCRealEstateWeblog.

Single Story For Sale in Nashville Historic Area

Quiet Community

• 1,236 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $70,000 - Great Value!

Nashville Historic Area, Nashville  -  Charming older home on a quiet street in an established neighborhood. Mature trees provide shade in back yard and for screened side porch.

Living room features wood burning fireplace, crown molding. Screened side porch is accessed via French door. Enter formal dining room from living room - this room has crown molding, chair rail, wide baseboard, and crystal chandelier. Eat-in kitchen has ceiling fan, white cabinetry, double sinks, shelved pantry, and vinyl flooring. Exterior door beyond kitchen leads to wood deck and nice level shady backyard with outbuilding w/lean-to and additional storage shed. Master and second bedrooms have wood floors, and are joined by full bath with built-ins and tub/shower. Paneled office features large cedar-lined walk-in closet, and provides entry to attached one-car garage.

Convenient to shopping, US 64, and just minutes from I-95. Great starter or retirement home!

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Nash County, NC has been in a drought for a year now. Last summer and fall were extremely tough as we were in the highest possible category of drought. Our water sources were very low, he had restrictions, and everybody was conscious about our water usage.

I am glad to discover that in checking http://www.ncdrought.org/index.php Nash County is now at the lowest level of drought identified as abnormally dry.

We have enjoyed long soaking rains this winter and spring bringing our available water back to safe levels. I hope we continue to have good rains throughout this summer.

About the Author
David C. Recker is a Top Producing Realtor licensed in North Carolina. Dave works at RE/MAX Classic Realty and serves Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson counties in North Carolina.

Dave's website, www.NCRealEstateWeb.com , is one of North Carolina's top real estate websites and you can read frequently posted Articles and Blogs by Dave at NCRealEstateWeblog.

The supply of homes available for sale in the Rocky Mount Area MLS has held steady for the last five months.

Total listing of homes for sale increased 1.1 percent in April compared to March, according to figures compiled from the Rocky Mount Area Association of Realtors Multiple Listing service (RMAAR MLS).

When comparing April 2008 to April 2007 you discover a 3.2% decrease in available residential inventory.

Is this the beginning of a local recovery? I don't know. The factors behind these numbers are that new listings are down as sales continue to slow.

Big inventories are persuading sellers to accept less. "Sellers are becoming a little more flexible in negotiating prices," says Dave Recker, Realtor with RE/MAX Classic Realty.

About the Author
David C. Recker is a Top Producing Realtor licensed in North Carolina. Dave works at RE/MAX Classic Realty and serves Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson counties in North Carolina.

Dave's website, www.NCRealEstateWeb.com , is one of North Carolina's top real estate websites and you can read frequently posted Articles and Blogs by Dave at NCRealEstateWeblog.

I wanted to provide an exciting update that I have moved offices. I am now with RE/MAX Classic Realty working out of their office at 163 Nashville Commons Drive, Nashville, North Carolina 27856.

All of my contact information remains the same:

Direct phone: 252-442-2687

I look forward to continuing to provide superior real estate services to Nash, Edgecombe, and Wilson counties.

About the Author
David C. Recker is a Top Producing Realtor licensed in North Carolina. Dave works at RE/MAX Classic Realty and serves Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson counties in North Carolina.

Dave's website, http://www.ncrealestateweb.com/ , is one of North Carolina's top real estate websites and you can read frequently posted Articles and Blogs by Dave at NCRealEstateWeblog.

Despite lower prices and historically low interest rates, existing single family home sales remain weak. Locally, we have plenty of good homes to choose from in all price ranges, and interest rates remain low thanks to the Federal Reserve's rate cuts.

So, why are so many buyers sitting on the fence? It's a fair guess that consumers are waiting for home prices and even interest rates to fall even further.

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About the Author
David C. Recker is a Top Producing Realtor licensed in North Carolina. Dave works at RE/MAX Point East and serves Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson counties in North Carolina.

Dave's website, http://www.ncrealestateweb.com/ , is one of North Carolina's top real estate websites and you can read frequently posted Articles and Blogs by Dave at NCRealEstateWeblog.

Single Story For Sale in Spring Hope

Move in Condition

• 2,394 sq. ft., 3 bath, 3 bdrm single story "Bungalow" - MLS® $220,000 - Southern Charm

Spring Hope, Nash County  -  Casual elegance abounds in this beautiful older home, lovingly and painstakingly renovated with modern conveniences while retaining original architectural allure.

New vinyl siding, new vinyl insulated windows, new roof on house provide low-maintenance, while the new wrought-iron-style fence surrounding the property creates an old-estate charm.

Living room has French doors opening to updated kitchen with windows overlooking private deck. Double-sided fireplace (refinished) separates kitchen from dining room. Three bedrooms (two with new frise carpeting) and three full baths, as well as a large family room at rear of home offer plenty of room for your family. Oversized laundry room with mudsink, built-ins, tile flooring, several windows for natural light.

Refinished wood floors, updated kitchen, tankless water heater for hot water on demand, large walk-in closets, large pantry off kitchen, two completely new bathrooms - one has jetted tub with shower (third bathroom retains some period fixtures - beautiful! - as well as a separate large tiled shower). Fourteen foot ceilings enhance the spaciousness, while beadboard ceilings in the living room and two of the bedrooms retain the period charm.

For taking in the sights and sounds of nature, choose from the large rocking-chair front porch (retains the metal roof, perfect for those rainy days!), the private deck off the kitchen, or the side porch. Park under the original drive-through carport, or in the oversized 2-car detached garage. Enjoy the mature shade trees and landscaping in the front, side, and rear yards. All on a corner lot in a quiet Southern town, while convenient to Raleigh and Rocky Mount - your own private oasis.

Perfect and balanced blend of old and new. The curb appeal doesn't end at the front porch!

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The following are indicators of the Greater Rocky Mount Area Real Estate Market. These statistics were gathered from data contained in the Rocky Mount MLS system and predominately cover Nash and Edgecombe Counties in North Carolina.

Active residential listings totaled 1018 properties. This is an increase of 3 properties, or .3%, from 1015 in January. Inventories typically begin to rise after the first of the year as sellers are preparing for the spring market.      

Newly listed properties totaled 147. This is a decrease of 53 new listings, or 26%, from 200 last month.

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About the Author
David C. Recker is a Top Producing Realtor Licensed in North Carolina. Dave works at RE/MAX Point East and serves Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson counties in North Carolina.

Dave's website, http://www.ncrealestateweb.com/ , is one of North Carolina's top real estate websites and you can read frequently posted Articles and Blogs by Dave at NCRealEstateWeblog.

Many homeowners believe that to maximize their profit on a home sale they should sell it themselves. At first glance, they feel selling a home is simple and why should they pay a broker fees for something they could do themselves? In fact, close to 9% of all the homes sold last year were sold for sale by owner (FSBO).

However, close to half of the FSBO's said that they would hire a professional next time they sold. Thirty percent said they were unhappy with the results they achieved by choosing FSBO. Why?

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About the Author
David C. Recker is a Top Producing Realtor licensed in North Carolina. Dave works at RE/MAX Point East and serves Edgecombe, Nash, and Wilson counties in North Carolina.

Dave's website, http://www.ncrealestateweb.com/ , is one of North Carolina's top real estate websites and you can read frequently posted Articles and Blogs by Dave at NCRealEstateWeblog.