Greetings!
 You may have noticed that the title of our newsletter has changed. Our Topsail time has grown to include Hampstead, Holly Ridge, Sneads Ferry, Jacksonville, Richlands, Hubert and Swansboro times, too!
Our island and the coast of North Carolina is beautiful at this time of year. Perhaps you are planning a visit for a week or so to enjoy the cooler autumn weather. If you have decided that now is the time to buy a home, particularly with the $8000. tax credit for first time homebuyers, or you have enjoyed your current home but realize that with the low interest rates you could move up and want to list, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
Enjoy the October issue of our newsletter!
Sincerely,
Rand Burchfield
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty/The Burchfield Group
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Information from the EPA
Selling your home?
Visit these websites! 
Radon Gas - In January of 2004, the HUD home inspection form for FHA loans (HUD 92564-CN) was modified to include information on radon content in indoor air. This form (updated again in June of 2006) is mandatory for all FHA-insured mortgages, which means a good portion of buyers may request a radon inspection as part of the home inspection process. To find a radon service professional, visit www.epa.gov/iaq/whereyoulive.html.
Asbestos - Asbestos may not be easily identified, so consult with a professional if you are unsure about a material in a home. The Environmental Protection Agency says that "Usually the best thing is to LEAVE asbestos material that is in good condition ALONE." If buyers have concerns, refer them to www.epa.gov/asbestos for current information on asbestos risks.
Lead-Based Paint - If a home was built before 1978, there's a chance that lead-based paint was used. If the paint is peeling, that is not the only danger to be concerned about. Lead-contaminated dust and soil can also pose serious health risks to children and pregnant women if inhaled or ingested. Make certain the buyer knows if there is lead-based paint in the home, and remind them that removal of lead-based paint, if done incorrectly, can result in lead-contaminated dust being released into the air. Visit www.epa.gov/lead for more information.
Smoke Alarms - Know your state's smoke alarm laws by heart! Some states require one smoke alarm in each bedroom, plus a detector on each floor. Make sure your home complies - the last thing you want is a delay in a purchase for something as simple as smoke alarms!
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| Area Events Calendar
Calcutta Wahoo Challenge
Wednesday Oct. 7, 2009 - Saturday Oct. 10, 2009
Morehead City, NC - The 5th annual fishing tournament
19th Annual Surf Fishing Workshop Weekend
Event Dates: Oct. 9-11, 2009
Event Time(s): Call for Times
Location: North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Call 252-247-4003 for more information.
ROLLING THUNDER, Chapter NC-5 hosts the annual Onslow County Veteran's Day Parade at 10 a.m. Nov. 7 on Western Blvd. Application deadline is Oct. 15. Call 910-9828 or 910-327-0891.
Autumn With Topsail
Saturday Oct. 17, 2009 - Sunday Oct. 18, 2009
Topsail Beach arts festival features regional juried artists at the Artists Court.
The Mullet Festival - This annual event begins with a parade down Hwy 24 through Swansboro. Following the parade make your way downtown where vendors of all types line the streets to display their goods. Music is provided at different bandstands throughout the day. Fun for all ages to be had. Arts/crafts, fossil dig, kids area and of course a mullet fry. Event dates are the second Saturday and Sunday in October.
Lighthouse International Beer Festival
Saturday Oct. 17, 2009
Wilmington, NC - 50+ International Breweries in one place! Theres no better way to try all the best beers available.
Ghostwalk in Haunted New Bern 2009
Thursday Oct. 22, 2009 - Saturday Oct. 24, 2009
New Bern, NC - Spend three evenings in the 1920s as the New Bern Historical Society takes you back in time.
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2445 Onslow Drive ~ Jacksonville, N.C.
and 326 New River Drive ~ Surf City, N.C.
910.352.1414
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Alive or Dead? |
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The real estate market in southeastern North Carolina is alive and well! Homes priced correctly for current market conditions are selling. The majority of sales are occurring in the under $300,000 range.
Pictured above is one of our listings in Sage's Ridge. Located in the town of Holly Ridge, less than 10 minutes from the beach and only 40 minutes from either Jacksonville or Wilmington, the Sage's Ridge community is well priced, beginning at $154,900.
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Exciting News!
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Coming in mid 2011 to Surf City will be an entertainment complex to include a 16 lane bowling alley, an eight screen movie theatre and an arcade. The 17.44 acre parcel at the corner of 50/210 is already being cleared and construction will commence soon after.One of the seven outparcels available is already slated to become a CVS. Coupled with the Harris Teeter grocery store, scheduled for completion in late 2010, these projects will offer residents and visitors alike opportunities for shopping and entertainment without having to drive to Wilmington or Jacksonville. |
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