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I Need Your Help. Your Reward? Great Blogs With Great Info. REBlogworld/Blogworld Expo In Las Vegas!

Ok, guys let's all help our AR brother out!

Via Matt Stigliano (RE/MAX Access):

Blogworld and New Media Expo sign.

photo courtesy of nodomain1

I love blogging.

You may have noticed before, but it's a fact, I love to blog about real estate.  It's good for my business, but I actually find it enjoyable too.  In that vein, I would like to make it to this year's Blogworld and New Media Expo (including REBlogworld).  Of course, these things cost money and there are expenses...blah blah blah.  However, Alltop is sponsoring a contest to allow 3 lucky winners to attend this year's event.

I entered, but I need your help.  First of all, I misread a rule, which has seriously put me behind the curve.  I thought I was doing okay, but realized that the rule was rather specific and I needed to get moving - so I turn to you, the ActiveRain community for help.

The grand prize for the contest is entrance to the conference as well as hotel accommodations.  With those two paid for, I can deal with the flights and food for the three days.  I need to win this.  Imagine how many blogs I'll churn out when I get back with all the new info I've acquired.  Think of me as your Blogworld corespondent.  I will report back to you - all you have to do is get me to the top!  I don't know what it will take to get me there (I don't even know who's in the lead), but with the power of the ActiveRain and Twitter community, I'm willing to bet (Las Vegas - get it?) that I can win this!

Imagine how this will benefit the ActiveRain community as well!  Having the power of 160K+ members pushing to help me accomplish this goal will certainly make people think that ActiveRain is the place to be.

Here's what I need:

First, reblog this post if you can.  By spreading the word, there will be more opportunity for more people to act upon it.  Put it in every category you can think of and make sure everyone of ActiveRain's members see it!  I could care less about the points gained from the reblogs, so ActiveRain can pull the points - this is about getting me to Blogworld and REBlogworld.

Second, you need to retweet the information necessary in order for me to be counted.  Visit MyAlltop page and at the bottom you will see a "retweet" button:

Retweet button at MyAlltop.

Click the retweet button.  Click it whenever you have a few free seconds.  Tell your friends to click it.  Please don't sit there and click it 100 times in a row.  I don't want to get the boot for "stuffing the ballot box."  The contest ends at 8:00 am Pacific Time on October 1, 2009, so I need your clicks up until then.  Let's get as many as we can and show everyone the power of ActiveRain, get me to Vegas, and let me bring back and share all that I have learned!

Please use the retweet button and have everyone you know retweet it too!  This would be huge for me and I appreciate all the help I can get!

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Ready to Buy A Home in Hubert, Swansboro or Jacksonville NC?

There's more to buying a home than just finding the one that has the right number of bedrooms, is in the neighborhood Welcome to Onslow County NCof your choice or located  near school or work.

Here's four questions you should ask and answer:

  1. Have you researched the market?  Knowing what homes are selling for in the area you want to buy will help you understand and determine what you will have to spend to get the home you want and/or need.

  2. Do you know how much house you can afford?  A mortgage payment should not exceed more than 25% of your gross monthly earnings.  Mortgage payments that exceed 1/4 of your income could lead to financial troubles.

  3. Do you have enough money for a down payment and closing costs?  Down payments vary but a safe plan is 20% of the selling price.    Closing costs range from 2% to 7%.    The exception is a VA loan which requires no downpayment.  If you qualify for a VA loan, by all means that is the way to go!

  4. Is your credit report accurate?  Incorrect information on your credit report can cost you more money in higher interest rates.  Request reports from the three major national credit bureaus and reports mistakes immediately.   Then, follow up and make sure mistakes are corrected. 

So, are you ready?  If so give me a call and let's get started.

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Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor, Onslow County Home Specialist   910 459 9189     Email 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 North Carolina

 Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina

 

 

 

 

 

 

Buying A Home Near Camp LeJeune Marine Base

Ok, you have your PC orders and you will be relocating to Camp LeJeune Marine Base, New River Air Station or the Naval Hospital Welcome to Camp Lejeuneat Camp LeJuene.

The next step is finding a home that will fit your family's needs.  First you must decide the area you want live--will it be

  • Jacksonville, NC - the county seat of Onslow County and the largest town in the county
  • Swansboro NC - a unique,small historic village on the White Oak River
  • Hubert NC - a small community between Swansboro and Jacksonville--a very short drive to Camp LeJeune
  • Richlands NC - a mostly rural area near Jacksonville and the bases

Each area is unique and special in its own way, it all a matter of personal preference.

 

As always, I welcome your emails and questions.

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor, Onslow County Home Specialist   910 459 9189     Email 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 North Carolina

 Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina

 

 

Hubert, Swansboro, Jacksonville NC - Labor Day Weekend

What are your plans for this long Labor Day weekend in Jacksonville, Swansboro, Hubert NC?  You know we are very fortunate, we have so many wonderful entertainment options especially this time of year.  

You don't have to spend a lot of money to enjoy the Labor Day weekend in Onslow County NC, most of these destinations are free or very affordable.

Camp LeJeune families often ask me what kind of entertainment is there is Jacksonville NC?

Here are some the answer I give them

  • Take the boat out or head to one of the public beach and enjoy the beautiful Eastern North Carolina weather

Onslow County NC - Public Boat Ramps/Beaches

  • Pack a lunch and take the kids to the Park for some free, relaxing and fun family time

Swansboro NC - New Playground

  • Pull out the camper and/or tents, load up the family and go Camping

Camping Near Hubert, Swansboro NC

  • Celebrate the official end of summer at the beach                   Hammocks Beach State Park                                                         

Swimming at Bear Island

Hammocks State Park

  • Everyone enjoys visiting a zoo--yes, there is a zoo in Jacksonville NC

Lywood Park Zoo - Jacksonville NC

  • Start up the car and make a short drive to neighboring Carteret County for an educational and fun day

NC Acquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

Fort Macon State Park

However you choose to celebrate this Labor Day Week-end, I hope you enjoy it.

And if I can assist you in your search for a home in Hubert, Swansboro, Jacksonville, Richlands or surrounding areas of Onslow County North Carolina, please contact me.

Search the Jacksonville NC MLS

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor, Onslow County Home Specialist   910 459 9189     Email 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 North Carolina

 Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina