Rising to the challenge put out by Mike Mueller, in his post "What Do You Love About Your Job"? here is my "I Love My Profession Because"......

When I graduated from college with a degree in psychology I did not have a clue what I wanted to do.  I thought perhaps I should go to graduate school but I was burned out on school so I ruled that out almost as quickly as the thought came to mind.  A friend and I decided it would be fun to live in Charleston, S C.  Why not?  That sounded like a good idea.

So we packed up and off we went on our adventure.   But I did not find a dream job.  Instead I took a job as a receptionist.  The hours and benefits were good and I had lots of free time to enjoy Charleston and all it had to offer.  It was a time for growing up.

Circumstances changed in a couple of years and I made a move to Tennessee where I worked as an executive job placement agent.  The pay and benefits were excellent but I still was not content and knew that the job was not right for me.  I felt restless.                                 

Another move brought me back to my home state of North Carolina where I worked as a mortgage loan processor for awhile.  The job brought me no joy and I was very discontent and unhappy but reluctant to make another change.

While pregnant with my daughter, at the suggestion of my Mom,  I began real estate classes and soon had my license.  I guess she knew what I should have known "that real estate was in my blood".  I grew up in a family owned and operated construction/development business.

I soon learned that once again Mom was right--from the very beginning of my real estate career I felt like I was where I belonged and doing what I was meant to do. It was a "fit".

So what do I love about my job, my profession, my avocation?  It would take less time and space to tell you what I don't like.  But you asked for it:

• Buyers - I love that I can help my Buyers with perhaps the most important and expensive decision and purchase of their life.  I love that they trust me, depend and rely on me and my expertise.  I love the looks and words of appreciation and satisfaction when the deal closes and they are the proud owners of their dream home.

• Sellers - I love that my Sellers trust me to price, market and sell their beloved home.  I love walking through their home and yard with them and hearing the stories about their time and adventures  there.  I love the hugs of appreciation when the sale closes.  I love that I helped my fellowman.

• Builders - I love working with them... choosing plans and building lots and planning a house or project.   I love that they trust and respect my opinion and ideas.

• Mortgage loan officers - Having worked in the mortgage business, I understand what they need and expect from my clients and me.  I love to be a step ahead of them and get them what they need before they ask for it.  I love their surprise and appreciation.

• New houses - I love the construction process.... watching the house come out of the ground, the walls go up, the roof go on, the mechanicals go in and the process of finishing with drywall, paint, trim, cabinets, etc.

• Homes for Sale - I love showing houses to an excited family and hearing them talk about where they will place their furniture, what room each child will have and where they will put their Christmas tree.  I love their enthusiasm.

• Education - I love learning how to improve my business, better serve my clients and the real estate industry.

• Flexibility - As a divorced Mother, the flexibility is very important to me.  I love that I do not have to punch a time clock and that I can plan my work around my family and its needs. 

• Independence - I love the freedom to make decisions, create my own marketing plan, make my own appointments and just take care of business in my own way. 
  

• Fellow agents - I love working with fellow agents and being a team player.  I love the respect, trust, professionalism and shared goal of taking care of our clients.

• Feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction - I love that my job gives me joy, fulfillment and a sense of worth. 

• Opportunities - I love the opportunities that my job in real estate presents to meet new people, make new friends, work with other professionals and participate in community activities. 

• Active Rain - I love that I stumbled upon this real estate site, that I have met so many wonderful people and shared in their successes and disappointments.  I love that members are willing to share their time, knowledge, support and expertise. 

What other profession offers all this?   I cannot imagine myself in another job.  After all, real estate is in my blood!

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor®, Onslow County Home Specialist          Contact me  910 459 9189 

Getting out of town for the week-end is always refreshing and especially when the time includes a visit with family.

I had the pleasure of visiting with my brother and his family this weekend.  The only part of the trip I do not relish is the 7 hour drive.  However, it went very well with no major traffic issues.  

Very early Friday morning prior to getting on the road, I went online and found a comment on a 9/21 post of mine "Does Anyone Have An Update on Bruce Bourgault?" from Sally Cheeseman saying Bruce had passed away.  I was surprised how hard the news hit me.  Bruce was a great support to me and commented on my posts regularly.  I considered him a good friend.  His courage and spirit was a great inspiration.

I did not have much time before I had to leave town but I felt I had to do something to pay tribute to Bruce so I quickly reposted a blog which I had written in July when Bruce when going through his treatment.  He had commented many times on his desire to eat a hot dog, thus the reason for the post "Eat A Hot Dog for Fellow AR Member, Bruce".

Over the weekend as we were enjoying our family time watching the kids play in the leaves, having meals together, talking and laughing, enjoying the kids when they dressed up in their Halloween costumes for photos;  my mind went to Bruce's family. I thought how sad and empty they must be feeling.  Those thoughts just caused me to cherish and appreciate the time we were spending with our family more. 

This morning I have been reading and trying to catch up on comments and reciprocating here on AR.  I went to Jo-Anne Smith's post (as I do daily) and there was her post "Spirit Warns You Twice, The Third Time You Stand Alone"  .  As I was reading it, the thought came to me how important it is to take time for ourselves, be quiet and listen to our spirit for there is where we find the answers to whatever we are searching for in our lives.  We are all so busy with our business, families and activities that sometimes we do not take time for reflection, mediation or prayer.  Could that be the reason for the stress and uncertainty?  I believe it is.  I believe the answers are waiting for us. -----"Be still and know".  

Cynthia Tiglhman, Realtor®, Onslow County Home Specialist

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military families locate a home in Onslow County North Carolina when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina 

Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina 

Here is my weekly update on Onslow County high school sports for this week.   

The only games on the calendar this week are football, a sure sign that Fall sports are almost over.   It appears this might be the last time to get out for a Friday night football game at your local high school. 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2
FOOTBALL 

Jacksonville at White Oak, 7:30 p.m.                  
Dixon at Jones Senior, 7:30 p.m.
East Bladen at West Bladen, 7:30 p.m.
Topsail at Pamlico, 7:30 p.m.
Jacksonville at White Oak, 7:30 p.m.

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor®, Onslow County Home Specialist

Contact me   910 459 9189

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes 

We take pride in assisting Military families locate a home in Onslow County North Carolina when relocating to Camp Lejeune

Local expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina

The Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department and Carmike Cinema 16 are sponsoring a Halloween Costume Contest and matinee movie.

It will be Saturday, October 27 at 9 AM

Location - Carmike Cinema 16 located behind the Jacksonville Mall

Cost - 2 canned food goods per person

Open to all children 12 years of age and under and accompanied by an adult

Prizes - 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded to winners in several age group.

For more information - 910 347 5332 or visit the website 

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor®, Onslow County Home Specialist  910 459 9189  Contact me

 Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County North Carolina when relocating to Camp Lejeune 

Area specialist for homes in Hubert North Carolina 

Clipart courtesy of ClipArt Heaven 

I am reposting this blog which I posted back on July 15 when Bruce was going in for surgery.  I thought it appropriate to repost it today after learning of his death. (You can see I was pretty new at this and  my calendar is not very good).

We will miss Bruce here on AR --So let's all have a hotdog for Bruce TODAY.            

              July, 2007
Sun  Mon  Tue  Wed Thur   Fri   Sat                                          
    1   2      3       4        5     6    7                                                      

    8      9    10     11    12    13  14
  15    16    17    18     19     20  21
  22    23     24  Eat A   26   27  28
  29    30     31  Hot Dog
                       for Bruce 

Let's all mark  July 25th on our calendars!  That is the day our friend and fellow ActiveRainer, Bruce Bourgault, gets to eat his hot dog. Let's all eat a hot dog that day in honor of Bruce!

In case you have not been following Bruce's story, he has been dealing with throat cancer and has a trach in place which has been there since October 2006.  He had thought maybe he was going to  get it removed on July 13th but his doctor decided to wait a little longer.  

We are all pulling for you Bruce. 

According to an article in the Jacksonville Daily News by Paul H. Marcotte, Onslow County North Carolina's drought is not as serious as our neighbors west of us.  

 One of the reason is that Onslow County and Camp Lejeune use well water while many counties and cities use surface water which is at the lowest level in many years.    

 No mandatory restrictions have been placed on Onslow County or Jacksonville  residents.  Officials have just asked that citizens use water wisely.

(Photo courtesy of Flickr JoJofrom NC)

Governor Easley has asked all North Carolinians to conserve by restricting the use of water for washing cars, watering lawns and plants.   According to the N C Department of Environment and Natural Resources 114 water systems in our state are under mandatory water conservation.  While approximately 138 water system are under voluntary restriction.

The forecast for rain within in the next few days is more optimistic than it has been in a long time.  We're hopeful.                                                                                                                                                                                          

9/25 UPDATE - The rain started last night and it is still raining lightly.  It is beautiful. 

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor®, Onslow County Home Specialist   910 459 9189   Contact me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes 

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune 

Area specialist for homes in Hubert North Carolina 

I came across a great website "Shadowlands Haunted Places in North Carolina".  I think there is a site for all states. 

There are stories about about haunted houses or areas and strange happenings in different towns throughout North Carolina. 

Some of the stories shared about locations in Onslow County.

• Camp Lejeune Marine Base -The story is that when driving through the back gate of the base at night, you will see a woman in white walking along the road.  The guards in the guard shack have reported hearing many strange noises.  It is believed the woman was killed in a car accident. 

• Jacksonville - Camp Devil Dog - One of the small wooden green hooches is rumored to be haunted.  A Marine on fire-watch ran out of the hooch screaming he saw a ghost of a small child learning over another Marine who was asleep on the floor.  The Marine reported the incident to his superiors and refused to go back in. 

• Jacksonville - New Bridge Middle School - People have reported that sometimes on stormy days they hear banging around in the basement.  The sounds have been likened to someone trying to get out of locked doors.  Upstairs doors mysteriously close on their own.      

• Jacksonville - Camp Geiger - Footsteps and screaming in the land navigation woods on the base right outside of Camp Devil Dog have been heard and reported by local Marines.  They relate that  sometimes, a young girl will come out to the road.  If she encounters a female, she stands and twirls her hair while looking at the ground.  But males have said when she sees them, she screams.  She is  very beautiful, with wide, bright eyes that seem to stare in the distance.   Some believe she is the young mistress of a married,military officer and was hanged because it was believed she planned to tell the wife of the officer of the affair.   It is said the loop in the noose was too wide for her small neck and she died days later from either asphyxiation or hunger.  Other say she is a body that was found in the swamp in the back woods. 

•  Jacksonville on Highway 24 - When driving on a flat surface, it feels as though you are going down a steep hill.  

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor®, Onslow County Home Specialist,    Contact me   910 459 9189

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes 

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina 

Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina

Fall sports are winding down so there are not a lot of games this week.  Get ready to gear up for the winter season, basketball will be starting soon.  Remember, you local school teams need your support and attendance.     

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22                    
BOYS SOCCER
Topsail at Dixon, 6 p.m.
Laney at White Oak, 6:30 p.m.
Jacksonville at Hoggard, 6:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24
BOYS SOCCER
Lejeune at Topsail, 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26
FOOTBALL
Hoggard at Jacksonville, 7:30 p.m.
White Oak at Laney, 7:30 p.m.
Lejeune at Dixon, 7:30 p.m.
Jones Senior at Topsail, 7:30 p.m.    

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County Home Specialist  910 459 9189          Contact me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes   

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina 

Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina 

                                                    
Graphic courtesy of ClipArt Heaven

I told you a couple of weeks ago about the upcoming Mullet Festival in Swansboro, North Carolina.  On Saturday I attended the 53rd annual Mullet Festival.  It is one of the longest running festival in the country.

Unfortunately, I had some issues with my camera and did not get as many photos as I had hoped to get and share. I am providing a link (city data - dsobotta) to another site which has some outstanding photos of the day and the activities. 

The weather was just perfect, a wonderful Eastern North Carolina fall day.  The day started with a parade through downtown with Swansboro's oldest native, 97 year old Margie Conder, serving as Grand Marshall.  There were beautiful floats, marching bands, scout troops, clowns and all the kinds of participants that one would expect and want in a parade.  What a way to start a glorious day. 

Food vendors along Front and Main streets offered everything from seafood and ribs to cotton candy.  Strolling along and inhaling the aroma was a delight but who could settle for the olfactory experience when the mouth was salivating for the tasty food the vendors were cooking up.   Not me, for sure.

There were beautiful arts and crafts of every imaginable kind and type and the business was brisk.  Most people seemed to be carrying a bag with a purchase of some type. 

Carnival games and face painting seemed to be the biggest hit with the children.  They patiently waited in line  squealing with pleasure when it was their turn.

The entertainment was extraordinary Saturday and Sunday and the crowd was enthusiastic and appreciative of the musicians who willingly and graciously signed autographs, posed for photos and mingled with the festival attendees.

The sound of laughter and smiles on the faces of parents and children attested to the success of the day.

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor®, Onslow County Home Specialist

KingsbridgeRealty, Inc., Making Houses Homes,  

Area Expert for Homes in Hubert North Carolina

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina

Photo property of Cynthia Tilghman ©Copyright 

OK, guys I promised to post a seafood recipe occasionally so here is another one for you.  This one is very easy, but quite impressive and delicious.  I hope you will try it and that you enjoy it. 

Lump Crab, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Basil on Angel Hair                                                 

8 oz. angel hair pasta (fresh is best, but dried will work fine)
1/2 stick butter
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup diced peppers (a mixture of red, green & yellow)
1/4 cup sliced scallions
1/4 cup chopped, sun dried tomatoes packed in oil (drained well)
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves)
16 oz. lump crab meat
1/2 cup dry, white wine
1/2 cup canned chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh, chopped parsley
2 tablespoons fresh, grated Parmesan cheese

                                                                 
                                                                  (That's Mom & Dad - looks like the cooking is taking care of itself!                                                                              Photo property of Cynthia Tilghman - ©Copyright protected

1.  Cook pasta according to package directions and while it is cooking immediately start step 2.                                

2.  Melt butter in large saute` pan add olive oil.  Next, add peppers and scallions.  Cook until vegetables begin to soften.  Add tomatoes, basil, crab, wine and broth.  Bring to a simmer and cook 2 minutes.

3.  Drain cooked pasta and scoop onto a large platter.  Spoon crab mixture and all liquids over pasta.  Sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan.

Serves 4 generously

Recipe from The Back Porch - A famous restaurant on the island of Ocracoke, North Carolina 

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor®, Onslow County Home Specialist   Contact me    910 459 9189

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes - Area expert for homes in Hubert, North Carolina

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina 

                                                            Good news for Onslow and six surrounding counties came on Friday, October 12 from Lt. Governor Beverly Perdue.    At a briefing with the commanding general of the Marine Corps Installations East, Lt. Governor Perdue announced that thousands of troops and their families would be moving into the area during the next five years.

Lt. Governor Perdue reminded all that the military has an $18 billion impact on North Carolina.  A Military Growth Task Force has been implemented to help the area make needed preparation for the influx of approximately 25,000 active duty Marines, civilian staff and families.  

Over the next five years, an additional 61,000 people (13.7 percent growth) are expected to move to Onslow, Carteret, Craven, Pamlico, Jones, Duplin and Pender counties.  The president and CEO of North Carolina's Eastern region stated "this is the biggest announcement of economic development in North Carolina". 

For more details, read this article  

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor®, Onslow County Home Specialist  Contact me  910 459 9189

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune

Photo courtesy of Flickr Janine Marie 

      Thanks to many of you, I recently met some AR members that I had not had the pleasure of meeting previously.  For whatever reason, our AR paths just had not crossed. 

 "If You Could Spend the Day with One AR Member, Who Would it Be?" brought many comments.  I thoroughly enjoyed reading and acknowledging the comments as well as reciprocating but the best part was...the people you introduced me to.  

I thought that during my time here I had a pretty good overview of the people here, their profiles and blogs.  WRONG!  I learned from you that there are so very many that I was not aware of but should have been.

Four of the new people that I have met are:

Denise Lones - What a vibrant and exuberant lady, a marketing/sales pro.

Chris Walker - Loves real estate and is a loyal localism guy 

David N Childress -  A Buckeye with a positive attitude

Sue Gabriel -  A lady in the early stages of her real estate career that is off to a quick start

I'll be sharing more of my discoveries in a later post.  Let me challenge you to try and meet at least 3 new (members whose posts you have not previously read) every week.  I believe reading a variety of members posts will keep our dialogue fresh and invigorating.  

Falls sports and another week of  more games, matches and meets at area high schools.  Support your local team and athletes with your attendance.   

MONDAY, OCTOBER 15
BOYS SOCCER
Dixon at Pamlico, 6 p.m.                                                                   
Jacksonville-Northside at East Duplin, 6 p.m.
Jacksonville at New Hanover, 6:30 p.m.         
GIRLS GOLF
Coastal Plains Conference meet at Topsail, 1 p.m.
Mideastern Conference meet at Jacksonville Country Club, 2 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16
CROSS COUNTRY
Waccamaw Conference Championship at Trask, 4 p.m.
VOLLEYBALL
Jones at Dixon, 5 p.m.
Topsail at Lejeune

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17
BOYS SOCCER
East Carteret at Dixon, 6 p.m.
East Duplin at Swansboro, 6 p.m.
Topsail at Pamlico, 6 p.m.
Jacksonville at West Brunswick, 6:30 p.m.
CROSS COUNTRY
Cape Fear Academy at Cape Fear Independent Conference Championships at Carolina Horse Park, 4 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18                                                 
CROSS COUNTRY
Mideastern Conference championship at Hoggard, 4:30 p.m.
VOLLEYBALL
Jones Senior at Dixon, 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19
FOOTBALL
West Brunswick at Jacksonville, 7:30 p.m.
Topsail at Dixon, 7:30 p.m.
Swansboro at East Duplin, 7:30 p.m.
Harrells at Fayetteville Christian, 7:30 p.m.

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor®, Onslow County Home Specialist  Contact me   910 459 9189

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes 

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home when relocating to Camp Lejeune N C 

If you could choose to spend a day with one Active Rain member who would you choose?  A day to sit, talk, ask questions and get to know this person.

Tell me who you would choose, why and what you would want to discuss with this person.

There are so many interesting and diverse people here that I would love to meet, talk with and just spend time soaking in their spirit.    I am sure some of you must feel this way too.

If you can't pin it down to just one, no problem...choose as many as you want. 

Photo courtesy of Flickr -jscralette676 

Recently when cleaning out a desk drawer, I found a worn, wrinkled clipping with the following quote on it

"It is not the critic who counts, nor the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows great enthusiasms, great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat."
       - Theodore Roosevelt

I don't remember when I first came across this piece of wisdom and clipped it from a magazine.   I do know it has made several moves with me and somehow in the last move ended up in a desk drawer where it has rested, unread and unappreciated for too long.   

As I read and reread Roosevelt's words, the truth of it really hit home with me and how it applies to us in the real estate business in the current market  

It helps no one to

• Criticize fellow agents, clients, mortgage companies, attorneys
  
  
• Point out past mistakes
  
  
• Play "would have , should have, could have or  wish I had"
  

The credit, indeed, belongs to the agents who

• Do not give up
  
  
• Project a positive attitude
  
  
• Treat all with respect, honesty and professionalism
  
  
• Develop and follow a sound business plan
  
  
• Stay informed of changes in the market
  
  
• Understand and practice the concept of  continuing education
  
  
• Cultivate their client base
  
  
• Keep an open mind to new ideas, marketing and technology
  
  
• Is not afraid of:  hard work, failure and rejection
  

Failure to succeed is no disgrace but failure to use our talents, resources and time is wasting the gifts we have been given.

Another week and more opportunities to support your local high school sports teams.  Whether it is soccer, golf, volleyball or football that you enjoy, the local high school teams will be playing and expecting your attendance and support.  

MONDAY, OCTOBER 8
BOYS SOCCER
Laney at Jacksonville, 6:30 p.m.
East Duplin at Richlands, 6 p.m.
GIRLS GOLF
Mideastern Conference meet at West Brunswick, 2 p.m.
Coastal Plains Conference meet at Dixon, 2:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9
VOLLEYBALL
East Duplin at Swansboro, 5 p.m.
Dixon at Topsail, 5 p.m.
Jacksonville at West Brunswick, 6 p.m.                                  

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10
BOYS SOCCER
Lejeune at Dixon, 6 p.m.
GIRLS GOLF
Coastal Plains Conference meet at East Carteret, 2:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11
BOYS SOCCER                                                                 
Richlands at Laney, 6:30 p.m.
CROSS COUNTRY
Topsail at Conference Championship at Lejeune, 3:30 p.m.
VOLLEYBALL
Jacksonville at Hoggard, 4:30 p.m.
Dixon at East Carteret, 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12
FOOTBALL
New Hanover at Jacksonville, 7:30 p.m.
Dixon at East Carteret, 7:30 p.m.
East Duplin at Jacksonville-Northside, 7:30 p.m.
Topsail at Lejeune, 7:30 p.m.
BOYS SOCCER
Jacksonville at Laney, 6:30 p.m.

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor®, Onslow County Home Specialist   910 459 9189    Contact me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes 

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune 

Clip Art courtesy of Clipart Heaven 

I think most of you here are probably familiar with Kim Komando, America's Digital Goddess.  However, it came to my attention last week that there are some members who are not.

Ginger Wilcox 's blog last week Mayhem & Panic Set In was about her dilemma with the death of her computer. She was seeking input on Window's Vista operating system.  I left Ginger a comment and suggested that Kim Komando would have some helpful information regarding the Vista operating system on her website.

To my surprise, Ginger  was not familiar with Kim Komando but indicated she would "Google" her. 

My purpose in telling you all of this is to give you the link to this site which offers

• tips

• downloads

• buying guides

• cool sites 

If you are not a computer, camera, t.v or ipod  whiz, this site is great resource to have at your fingertips. 

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor®, Onslow County Home Specialist  910 459 9189  Contact me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc. Making Houses Homes 

We take pride in assisting Military Families to locate a home in Onslow County North Carolina when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina 

        
 (Photo courtesy of Flickr - Wildside_Tx)

This beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home on Queens Creek in Hubert North Carolina recently sold and another happy, client is settling in to enjoy the peaceful and serene neighborhood. 

We do not have another home like this because no two houses in this subdivision are the same.  But, we have others similar and of the same quality.  Or, if you prefer to choose your own plans, we have building lots that will showcase your dream home.

                                                                                                          

Upgraded cherry cabinets with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances  

Breakfast room overlooking the creek - what a view!

Family room with gas fireplace, cherry hardwood floors

Master bedroom with door leading to private deck which overlooks the water

View from master bedroom deck

Second floor hallway overlooking front entrance

Back porch off of family room and breakfast room overlooking Queens Creek

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor®, Onslow County Home Specialist

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes  910 459 9189  Contact me

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County North Carolina when relocating to Camp Lejeune

   Make plans now to load up the family and enjoy an afternoon of  free, family fun.  The Jacksonville Parks and Recreation department is sponsoring this Fall Family Fun Day.

There will be activities for all ages.                   

• Carnival games
  
  
• Hay rides
  
  
• Moon walk

Saturday, October 13 from 12 to 3 PM  at the Jacksonville Commons Recreation Complex. 

For more information contact:  City of Jacksonville Parks and Recreation  or 910 938 5317

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor®, Onslow County Home Specialist

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes 

We take pride in helping Military families relocating to Camp Lejeune locate a home in Onslow County North Carolina

Clip art courtesy of Clipart Heaven 

These are the latest numbers available from the Onslow County/Jacksonville, North Carolina MLS.

September 2007                 Number of Listing             Average Days on Market           Average  Price

 Active                                           1894                                        117                                    $258,838

 Pending Sales                               185                                          65                                     $159,242

 Sold                                                253                                         63                                      $168,800                   

Comparison September 2006 and September 2007

                         Number of Sales               Average Days on Market             Average Sales Price          

2007                                   253                                       63                                              $168,800

2006                                   276                                       47                                              $146,304

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