213 Murdock Way in West Crossroads New Bern NC

213 Murdock Way New Bern NC

Invitation from the Mayor

New Mayor Lee Bettis who won in a November runoff election and was sworn in by Superior Court Judge Ben Alford earlier in December is inviting you to attend an Open House at City Hall. What a great opporunity to meet our New Mayor and wish him good luck.





More info http://www.ci.new-bern.nc.us/

Hope to see you there :)

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Yard sale and OPEN HOUSE

Please come out and check out River Bends YARD SALE that is in years grown in to an spectacular event and visit me to check our one of the 4 homes I will have open tomorrow. Great deals with special one day prices!!!

Yard Sale 7 until

Four OPEN HOUSES 10 - 1 !!! Come out and say hello

117 Shoreline Dr 4 Bedrooms 2 bath Golf course property ONLY $179,900

113 Oakleaf Ct. -Immaculate home on one of the nicest golf course lots in River Bend! $249,900

347 Gatwood Dr. Welcome to your own "Bird Sanctuary" You will not believe the peace and tranquility you will feel once on this prop. $269,000

904 Plantation DR. Great family home on a large corner lot. SPECIAL PRICE $175,000

How ‘baut them North Carolina Apples?

How ‘baut them North Carolina Apples?

Yes it is that time of the year again, fall in North Carolina comes with fresh juice North Carolina Apples and this year they are only click away.

Visit

http://www.ncfarmfresh.com/

where you can locate apple road side markets, pick your own orchards and farmers markets close to you.

Remember you are what you eat and in North Carolina it’s getting easier and easier to get quality locally grown produce. Enjoy!

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113 Oakleaf Ct. Great NEW listing

Great new listing on one of the nicest golf course lots in River Bend. Home has been very tastefully remodeled in 2008 with all NEW floors, kitchen, bathrooms ...... and so much more.

Please visit me web site or contact me for more info about this great home!

OPEN HOUSE November 7th 2009 10am - 1 pm

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Sunday, October 4 Tryon Palace “Free Gardens” Sunday

Tryon Palace "Free Gardens" Sunday

Save the date!


It's always a beautiful time of the year in the Tryon Palace Historic Sites gardens, but fall is one of our favorite seasons. Come by on Sunday October 4 for first Sunday ...in the Gardens, when the gardens of Tryon Palace are open free to the public to enjoy all the flowers. (Interior tours require the purchase of a ticket.)

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Sonja Babic is your New Bern and North Carolina Real Estate Broker! Looking for waterfront, historic or golf? We have it all! Conveniently located and with so much to offer New Bern is a great place to work, play and retire!

Please contact me for more information's or to request your FREE info pack!

Hurricane Floyd 10 years anniversary

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All thou here in New Bern we were very fortunate and haven’t experienced destruction as in other parts of eastern North Carolina we are in the middle of another hurricane season and we shouldn’t ever underestimate mother nature. I just wanted to share some Hurricane Floyd facts and remind everyone to get prepared for possible storms and always have that emergency kit ready.

Hurricane Floyd Facts
In Eastern North Carolina
Total damage: More than $3 billion
Rainfall: 10 to 24 inches east of I-95
Deaths: 52
Private wells contaminated: 2,800
Lost telephone service: 65,000
Lost electricity: 1.2 million
Airports damaged: 23
Roads closed: 1,500
Downtowns submerged: 30
Businesses damaged: 60,000. $1 billion damage. $4 billion lost revenue.
Farms damaged: 32,000. $812 million damage and loss.
Homes damaged: 67,000. 17,000 destroyed.
Public shelters: 227, housing 67,000 people.

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Downtown hotel goes on auction block

Downtown hotel goes on auction block

Economic situation is becoming more obvious even in the sleepy New Bern NC. This week, a downtown New Bern hotel will be sold to the highest bidder to help settle a debt that exceeds $2 million.

The Days Hotel in Five Points will be sold “lock, stock and barrel” during a public auction Thursday at 10 a.m.

The hotel closed in May after its owners, Connecticut Avenue Partners, were unable to pay their creditors.

The successful bidder will get not only the hotel property, but also its furnishings. Within the past year, the hotel had major interior renovations, including restaurant, lobby and guestroom upgrades. Right now there is no telling what kind of money will hotel bring in but with its great location it sure can turn up to be great business opportunity.

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NC Symphony New Bern series

Last night we were treated to a beautiful summer night of some awesome movie music with NC symphony. New Bern music lovers came in huge numbers and made this a spectacular event as always. Evening stared with Tryon Palace drummers and a surprise marriage proposal. Concert was held in Tryon Palace historic gardens overlooking Trent River. What a glorious night! Conducted by William Henry Curry in his 14th season with NC symphony, orchestra was magnificent.
In 2009 – 2010 seasons they have planed 4concerts in New Bern’s Riverfront Convention Center and season tickets or individual tickets are available now. More Info at www.NCsymphony.org

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Near-normal Atlantic hurricane season is most likely this year

NOAA Issues Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, Encourages Preparedness



Recommended Disaster Supply Kit


Have an emergency supplies ready and packed in one place before disaster hits. Store supplies in an easy to carry case or container with ID tag (very important!)



For Medical Needs



First Aid Kit

Prescriptions and all the medication you are currently taking with instruction and dosage information's.

List of allergies

Extra glasses and hearing aid batteries.

Medical insurance information's

List of doctors as well relatives to be contacted should you gat injured



General Emergency Supplies



Battery operated radio or TV, flashlight and extra batteries

Change of clothing, shoes and rain gear

Blankets or sleeping bags

Extra set of keys

Cash, credit cards, cell phone, cell phone charger

Personal hygiene supplies

Phone numbers for friends and family

Insurance agent name and number

Proof of residency (Driver license is not sufficient you need tax bill or such)



Water

1 gallon per person per day, and plan on at least 3 days. Make sure it is stored in light and unbreakable containers.



Non perishable food

Chose food that are easy to carry and that are ready to eat. Make sure to get something nutritious and include appropriate openers



Important family documents



They should be kept on one place in a water proof, portable container at all times.



Special Items



Baby Items

Pets Items

Entertainment (books, light electronics etc.)

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Condo in NC Moutains NOW ONLY $135,000

Great fully furnished condo in a skiing resort that has all the amenities you can desire. Overlooking the slopes!!! Unit is approximately 1,100 square feet with two-bedrooms, two-baths, dining area, living room with fireplace, private covered balcony.
New Price NOW ONLY $135,000

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Completely renovated bungalow with soo much charm REDUCED $162,999

Unique property drastically reduced for a quick sale. Completely redone including pluming and electrical in one of New Bern historic neighborhoods. Current price is more then 40,000 off original list price 

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Looking for a waterfront deal?

Prime North Carolina Coastal Property 

North Carolina Waterfront Property 

6 Beaufort County Waterfront Parcels 

& 3.2 Acre Adjoining Commercial Parcel

AUCTION: Thursday - April 30th – 6:00 PM

Auction Site: Aurora Community Center

422 3rd Street, Off NC Hwy 33, Aurora, NC

A Portion Selling ABSOLUTE to the Highest Bidder !!!

Located on Beautiful South Creek in Aurora !!

NC Hwy 33 at Old Campbell’s Creek Road

6 Deep Water & Protected Waterfront Parcels 

Direct Deep Water Access to Pamlico River & Sound !!!

30 minutes from New Bern & Original Washington !!!

2.5 to 3.0 Acres Each

4 BR Septic Permit Issued for Each

Spectacular Home Sites among hardwood trees

Adjoining 3.2 Acre Commercial Lot at Great Intersection

NOTE: 3 of these Outstanding WATERFRONT Parcels 

Are Selling Absolute to the Highest Bidder !!!

For more information or to register email Sonja@suddenlink.net

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Public Marina coming to New Bern

Swiss Bear Downtown Development Corporation has received a $646,650 federal grant to create a public marina for transient boaters on Jack's Island at Lawson Creek Park.

The money comes from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and is intended specifically for boating infrastructure projects. The grant is expected to pay for nearly half of a $1.4 million construction project that will create a 14-slip marina.

Of those, 12 slips would be available to the public, one would be for a "pump out" boat and one for a safety vessel. Dubbed the River History Marina, it would provide the first public, short-term dockage available in New Bern.

The marina is designed for 35- to 40-foot boats that would dock there no longer than 10 days. Boaters would be charged a base fee, and then $1.50 a foot per vessel.

The marina project also includes a dock master's office that is a replica of the Neuse River Lighthouse.



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New Bern’s Historic homes and gardens tour this Friday

Come and get a little taste of New Bern history!

The annual New Bern Spring Historic Homes and Gardens Tour features 16 historic homes and gardens.

The Friday and Saturday tour is sponsored by the New Bern Historical Society and the New Bern Preservation Foundation, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Many of the areas historic churches will also be open and will offer music. Homemade bagged lunches and baked goods will be available at the restored Pinnix Drug Store.

The Tryon Palace Gardens will be open to the public for the tour weekend. Spring Homes Tour ticket holders will receive a discount on the Governor's Pass to tour the Palace and the New Bern Academy.

All tour ticket holders are also invited to a special reception at Carolina Creations at 317 Pollock St. on Friday from 5-7 p.m. There are also numerous other activities downtown.



The homes on the tour include:

Hand House, Gull Harbor Point, 510 E. Front Street.

Jacob Hartsfield House, Garden included, 516 E. Front Street.

Hugh Lovick Hassan House, 701 E. Front Street

Dr. William L. Hand, Sr. House, 212 Johnson Street

John B. Ives House, 312 Johnson Street.

Milton L. Hollowell House, 614 Middle Street

Pinnix Drug Store-Mary Bynum Smith Building, 628 Hancock Street Old Library, 517 Johnson Street -

Garden only Kafer Rental House, 520 Metcalf Street

Herekian Styron House, 408 Metcalf Street

Attmore-Oliver House, garden included, 511 Broad Street.

Duffy-Land House, Gardens included, 210 Metcalf Street

Tryon Palace Historic Sites and Gardens, Pollock and George Street

John Horner Hill House, 713 Pollock Street

Cutler Rental House, 305 Bern Street

Albert Castet House, gardens included, 817 Pollock Street.



Tickets may be purchased at the New Bern Historical Society at 512 Pollock Street, the New Bern Preservation Foundation at 510B Pollock Street, Craven County Convention and Visitor's Bureau at South Front Street, the Bank of the Arts at 217 Middle Street, and Harris Teeter at 2019 S. Glenburnie Road.

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This year government wants to give you $8,000 why not take it?

This year government wants to give you $8,000 why not take it? 

  Take advantage of this great and unique opportunity and get some money from government. There is so much you might not know and yes you might qualify as well to take advantage of this. There are many misconceptions about this credit and one of them is that if you previously owned a home you cannot qualify. WRRONG First time buyer is a buyer that have not purchased home in the last 3 years! There might me more for you to learn so please take your time and watch this great video that explains it very well. 

After that search for homes at www.SonjaBabic.com or call me to find you a home!  

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  252-617-0861
www.SonjaBabic.com  
  Sonja Babic with Prudential Clear Water Realty is your New Bern and North Carolina Real Estate Broker! Looking for waterfront, historic or golf? We have it all! Conveniently located and with so much to offer New Bern is a great place to work, play and retire! 

Please contact me for more information's or to request your FREE info pack! 

Helping to get you in to that home....

    Real Estate is a dynamic industry and it is constantly changing, now probably more then ever. With mortgage industry struggling to bounce back it is very hard if not impossible to stay informed about current requirements to qualify for the mortgage. In a constant effort to get you in to your dream home I am currently advising all of my sellers to offer assistance with closing cost and for limited time you can ask for it on all of my listings. Some properties like 511 C St. in New Bern already comes with $5,000 in closing cost assistance and 2110 Center Ave. is currently offered with $3,000 in closing cost. That should significantly reduce your out of pocket money for the closing and hopefully get you in to the right home for your family.
  Take advantage of historic low interest rates and fantastic deals all over the town! Call or text Sonja today 252-617-0861  
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Happy Spring to all my friends

Hope this post finds you well!

As we awaken form cold winter days that were filled with stressful news events and more then ever uncertainty for all us we are approaching better days. Sun is shining bright down on us as the whole nature awakens. Together with crocuses, daffodils and more optimistic news we are awakening here at Prudential Clear Water Realty, grateful to still be here and determined more then ever to provide our clients with truly outstanding service. Whatever your real estate needs might be give me a call and let me know about some of the new services that are currently available.

As always make sure to take advantage of great resources at www.SonjaBabic.com that are constantly updated and user friendly or use the same web site to search entire New Bern NC MLS. Everything at your finger tips!

Spring is the season of renewal and rebirth, our thoughts turn to old friends whom we have not seen in a while. Perhaps our relationship has been dormant, or perhaps you have not needed and help with real estate. Or perhaps there is something we need to do to make amends. Whatever the reason for our not having heard from you, we hope to hear from you soon.

More, however, I hope that this beautiful season brings you growth, warmth, and light.

Sonja Babic with Prudential Clear Water Realty is your New Bern and North Carolina Real Estate Broker! Looking for waterfront, historic or golf? We have it all!

216 Gangplank Dr. New Bern NC

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216 Gangplank Dr.

This is a great family home situated on a unique waterfront lot in River Bend. Home features split bedroom floor plan with and oversized Master Bedroom as well as master bath. It has 1850 sq. ft. plus finished room above garage that is approximately 400 sq. ft. and it has separate heat and air unit. Eat in kitchen was completely redone in 2003 customer cabinets, ceramic tile and a bay window in the breakfast area. Formal dinning room with gorgeous hardwood floors. Warm and inviting living room with exposed beams and gas logs fireplace opens in on to new deck and back yard. Great exterior features, circular concrete drive way, lovely white picket fence in the back, underground fence that goes around entire property and 8 X 15 green house on the permanent foundation. This waterfront home in move in condition is located in an established and desirable New Berns neighborhood of River Bend. Excellent Elementary school, golf course and protected waterfront convenient to Trent River make this a fantastic location. Could this be the one? Call me and lets find out.

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First Annual Fur Ball in New Bern

First Annual Fur Ball in New Bern

The red carpet event is aiming to raise money for the Craven County animal shelter along with other rescue organizations and animal foster programs. Participants can look forward to a silent auction, dinner from downtown restaurants, music, and entertainment.

The event will be held Saturday night, Feb 14, at 6 p.m. at the Christ Episcopal Banquet Hall in downtown New Bern. Tickets for the event can be purchased for $50 at Nauti Paws Pet Boutique and Bakery, also in New Bern.

The following organizations will be beneficiaries of this year's First Annual Fur Ball:
-Carolina Hound Rescue
-Colonial Capital Humane Society
-Croatan Animal Rescue & Sanctuary
-Craven-Pamlico Animal Services
-Fran's Felines
-Pals for Paws

For more information about the First Annual Fur Ball visit, http://www.newbernfurball.blogspot.com

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Sonja Babic on YouTube.com

Just a quick aannouncement that from now on all of my listings will be featured on my YouTube,com channel. I have recently started playing with videotechnique and marketing the same and I couldn't believe phenomenal results I have been receiving on YouTube. As a real estate professional dedicated to provide my clients with results I see this as one more opportunity to do the same.

If you have few minutes plese check it out and if you have few more minutes please rate.

http://www.youtube.com/user/SonjaBROKER

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1-800-GOOG-411

I don't know about you but I am always looking for a new things that can make my usually crazy life little easier. And with current market condition and no bail out for real estate professionals FREE sounds better and better every day.
About GOOG-411Google's new 411 service is free, fast and easy to use. Give it a try now and see how simple it is to find and connect with local businesses for free.

Dial 1-800-GOOG-411 from any phone

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If you need more info you can see video here, just click on the link.
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New Bern is covering up for the cold front!

New Bern is covering up for the cold front!

Weather forecasters expect temperatures to reach the low to mid teens in New Bern on Saturday morning, the coldest air the area has felt in about five years. Officials are advising people to stay indoors and take their plants and pets with them. Cold air has already caused several accidents around the county as we were seeing some ice on the roads. Officials are warning drivers to watch out for slick bridges and overpasses the next several days. A cold front will begin to move through the area today, bringing the coldest arctic air New Bern will feel this winter and high temperatures are expected to stay in low 30s for the next 3-4 days. Some local golf courses are closing as they are covering greens in order to prevent possible serious damage to the facilities.
With sinking temperatures local Charity organizations are gearing up to offer as much assistance as well as to educate public about safety and hypothermia. People must understand how to safely heat their homes when temperatures drop into the teens as that is something this area is not used to. If you have extra winter clothing or blankets please remember Religious Community Services located on 919 George St (252) 633-2767 as they have people lined up and they are always doing such a phenomenal job helping New Bern area's less fortunate.

Be vary careful with your fuel and heating systems and drive safe!

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Military discounts

Times are tough right now for the majority of us and seams like everyone is trying to save few bucks now days. Here is great web site for our women and men in service that is listing all of the discounts that are currently available for them. Please pass on if you know someone who could use this.

http://benefits.military.com/DC/DealIndex.jsp?ESRC=mr.nl

New Bern NC is conveniently located to MCCS Cherry Point as well as MCCS, Camp Lejeune

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