3 Bedroom Homes for Sale Close to Fort Bragg

Here is the newest home I have listed for sale in Fayetteville, NC. It is a very pretty, and very well-maintained 3 bedroom/ 2 bath home located in the Summerfield East community in Raeford.

Summerfield East is a great neighborhood in Hoke County that is just a few miles from the town of Raeford.  Summerfield East is close to Fort Bragg, with many commuters using the back gate on Chicken Road to access post. It is also close to neighborhood schools and major shopping areas, including the new Super WalMart plaza just minutes away at Raeford Road. This neighborhood is very popular with many buyers, not only because of its location, but because it offers a quiet setting, lower Hoke County tax rates, and the convenience they desire without the hustle and bustle of being in more crowded areas.

Here is a Google map of the location:

This home is sited on a large lot, and it has many different planting beds and areas to decorate the home’s exterior. It features a transitional-style floor plan, offering the best features of traditional and contemporary style homes. The greatroom and kitchen in this home are at the front of the home and the bedrooms are at the rear, offering a great plan for both convenience and privacy.  The greatroom is large and features a vaulted ceiling and a wood burning fireplace. It is an ideal room for gathering with friends or family–a large enough space for entertaining or a comfortable space for just relaxing.

Greatroom

The kitchen is very clean and it offers ample cabinet and storage space. The appliances are clean and modern. The kitchen also features an eat-in area.

These main living areas have wood laminate floors and the bedroom areas are carpeted.

The master suite includes a walk-in closet and a full bath. The other 2 bedrooms are large spaces and have ample storage space with double-door closets.

Upstairs is a large bonus room, fully finished and carpeted that can be an office, an entertainment room, or a work-out room. It’s a great place to get away or to get others out of your way! The backyard offers additional space to play. It is huge, and is fully enclosed in a privacy fence. Just off the greatroom is a deck for relaxing or entertaining and there are separate spaces for play areas or any other uses.

Besides the great features of the home, the refrigerator, washer and dryer remain in the home if the buyer desires, as do the window treatments in the main living areas remain, the shelving/cabinets in the garage, the outside tool shed, the extra storage in the kitchen and greatroom, the childrens’ playhouse and even the outside grill if the buyer wants it.

To see more photos of this great home, visit the photo gallery. For more information or to schedule a showing, email Julissa, or call or text me at (910) 644-0303.

Homes in Fayetteville - 633 Law Rd

Here is the latest home I have listed for sale in Fayetteville.

It is a pretty 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located close to Fort Bragg.

The community is Longview Hills, a quiet, hidden neighborhood located away from the noise and hustle, but just minutes from major shopping areas, the universities and only a short drive to Fort Bragg. Here is a Google map of the location:

This lovely 3 bedroom Fayetteville home has been very well maintained by the current owners and is so very well decorated. It’s a pretty home, ready for a new owner! Check out the video tour:

Greatroom 633 Law Road - Homes in Fayetteville

The greatroom is large enough for any size furniture and features a fireplace and vaulted ceiling. It has access to the deck on the rear of the home.

The kitchen is a galley-type kitchen, very clean, with ample cabinet space, a pantry and stainless steel appliances.

The master bedroom is large enough for queen-sized furniture and has a walk-in closet, a smaller closet (his and her closets!) and full bath. The bath has a single vanity and a tub with shower.

Bedroom 2 is large enough for 2, as you can see in the photos and tour.  Bedroom 3 is also large with plenty of closet space. These 2 bedrooms share the main bath.

At the rear of the home is a well maintained deck that is floating on a sea of jasmine! It has space enough for entertaining and relaxing. The backyard is large and enclosed in a full privacy fence.

Want to see more? Here is a photo gallery of this Fayetteville home.

This lovely home is so much home for such an affordable price! It is a great choice for anyone who wants a home in Fayetteville in a quiet neighborhood that is still conveniently located to shopping, schools and Fort Bragg.

Homes in Fayetteville – Another Home SOLD–in 6 Days!

3609 Abernathy - Fayetteville NC Homes

Today was the closing date for another Fayetteville NC home I had listed for sale. The buyer of this beautiful home is getting a great deal on a lovely home! It is located in Country Club Hills, an established community near Fort Bragg, the mall area, and the exciting new growth that is on the north of town on Ramsey Street. It is a 3 bedroom/3 bath home that has a bonus room that would make an excellent 4th bedroom.

I sold this home in 6 days! The average days on market this year for homes in Fayetteville in this price range is 113 days.

How were we able to sell this home in Fayetteville so quickly?

As I have pointed out in my recent posts about the real estate market in Fayetteville NC, new construction homes are selling better and faster than existing homes. Existing homes in Fayetteville are struggling to compete with new construction for buyers of homes in Fayetteville.

Still, if a seller prices and maintains his home at the front of the market, and an agent markets the home to capitalize on its location, price, condition, and upgrades then the existing home in Fayetteville can still sell in a reasonable time frame.

This home is a great example. Congratulations to the buyer and congratulations to my seller, who was able to sell her home in the shortest time, at a great price, with the least amount of hassle!

Fayetteville Homes for Sale–Location Really Matters

There are an abundance of homes for sale in Fayetteville, NC. I have pointed out in my latest posts about the state of the real estate market that although Fayetteville home sales are improving over last year, there are still far more existing homes for sale in Fayetteville than the market can absorb, and new construction homes are selling far better than existing homes.

For existing homes to compete with new construction for buyers of homes in Fayetteville, they must appeal to buyers in some way that new construction does not. Existing homes for sale in Fayetteville must compete mostly in terms of location, price, upgrades or appreciation if they are to be considered by buyers who are making it clear that they prefer new construction.

A Modest Home With Multiple Offers

This week, I listed a bank-owned home for sale in Fayetteville, in the Haymount neighborhood. It is a cute little Cape Cod-style home, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and it is in average condition.

One would not think this Fayetteville home would be a candidate for multiple offers, over the asking price.

By the time I had listed it in the MLS, drove to the home in a downpour (with warnings of more tornadoes!) and put up the yard sign, I had 3 agents calling me to tell me they were going to write an offer. In the space of an hour, this modest home was surely sold! Of course, more agents called and more offers came in within the day or so it took for the bank to accept an offer.

The reason is clear to anyone who knows much about homes for sale in Fayetteville–this home was located in the heart of Haymount, and it was priced aggressively. Proof of the importance of the location is that the agents called me as soon as it hit the MLS and they knew about it because they had set their alerts to be notified whenever a home was placed for sale in Haymount. (By the way, this is an excellent capability I can set up for you.  If you are interested, send me an email.)

Haymount is old Fayetteville, with many small, modest, out-dated homes that people love to buy and renovate. Why? Because it is only minutes to everything in Fayetteville–downtown, mall area, Fort Bragg, etc. And, the homes continue to appreciate even in a sluggish market.

There are so many lessons to be learned here for everybody:

• Sellers of existing homes in Fayetteville–you can compete to get your home sold if your agent can market its strengths, such as location, price, condition, or value.
• Buyers–you must surely consider whether new construction is the best choice if you know you will sell your home in the not-too-distant future. Will that home have appreciated, is it in a prime location, can it compete with all the other homes just like it that will also be for sale at that time?
• Investors–if you are not working with an agent who can let you know within minutes of great investment properties, you will miss out on some incredible values to add to your portfolio.

Fayetteville homes for sale–location is still of prime importance to consider when selling or buying a home in Fayetteville.

Huh?

Recently, I was contacted by some people who wanted to buy a home in Fayetteville, NC. This couple were renters and had decided to buy a home in Fayetteville instead of continuing to rent.

I asked them how they had found me, and they were very direct. They called me off the sign of a home I have for sale in Fayetteville that they were interested in seeing. Great!

I asked them if they were working with any agent, and they said they were not. In fact, they only wanted to work with me to see THIS home.

I was not sure I understood.

The couple explained to me their plan for buying a home in Fayetteville. They were going to look around the areas they liked, find the homes for sale in Fayetteville that they were interested in, and then call the agent on the sign to show it to them. When they found the home they wanted, they would offer less than the asking price, and tell the agent they would use them as their buyers representative if they took less commission.

Essentially, they expected the agent to absorb the loss, the seller to take less, and they would get a great deal.

They only wanted to sign buyer agency with an agent to represent them for that one home, so that if an offer was not accepted on that home, they could move on to the next and try their plan with that agent.

I asked them why they thought that was a good idea, and they told me an agent friend of theirs had told them most agents would do it because a smaller commission is better than no commission, and as the agent would be getting both the selling and the buying side, they would work for less. Agents are having a hard time because the real estate market is slow.

They also made it clear they didn’t care if the seller absorbed the loss and the agent got full commission, they were just going to put the pressure on the seller and agent to accept the loss.

I’m used to facing this kind of objection as a listing specialist. Some times when I am helping a seller list their home for sale in Fayetteville, sellers ask me to cut my commission, and my standard response is, “No” or, “What services are you willing for me to cut in exchange for the lower commission?”

This is the first time it has happened to me for someone looking to buy a home in Fayetteville. Of course, my first thought was similar–”Which of your interests that I am paid to protect are you willing for me to forego?” But immediately, I had another thought.

This couple were both in the military, stationed here in Fayetteville at Fort Bragg. Not too long ago, when the politicians were arguing about shutting down the government, we were very concerned that military families would go without pay during the shutdown, even though the pay would be made up later.

I wondered to myself how this couple felt when they were expected to work for no pay. Did they feel insulted? Were they a little ticked that they should be treated so?

My husband and I both served in the military. We sacrificed our time, careers and families to serve and know how difficult military life can be. And as such, we also have a lot of empathy for those we serve, their families, lives and careers, and try to treat our clients with the respect they deserve.

"Worth-less"

Everyone wants to get a great deal when they buy a home in Fayetteville. Everyone wants to make sure the process is made as easy and efficient as possible. But no one I know wants their efforts and work to be treated disrespectfully, nor do the clients I represent want anything less than my best effort.

If you are looking to buy a home in Fayetteville, NC, you will want a buyers representative who will do everything possible to protect your interests. It is not unreasonable to treat that agent as you would want to be treated, not as if they are, literally, “worth less.”

We’ve reached the end of the 1st Quarter for 2011, and the Fayetteville, NC real estate market data is in.

No surprise, it’s still a mixed market.

Mixed in this regard–yes, home sales are up year-over-year, but the growth and strength in the market is in newly constructed home sales. Take a look at these 2 charts:

The first chart shows that newly constructed homes are increasing in sales as a percentage of the overall market over the last 3 to 4 years. Currently, almost 40% of the local real estate market in Fayetteville consists of new home sales.

The next chart explains why that is significant to people who want to sell their existing home in Fayetteville. There is absolutely no shortage of homes for sale in the Fayetteville real estate market, and sales of existing homes are lagging behind in the popular price ranges in both number of homes sold and percentage of the market.

Many real estate agents and market observers are singing the praises of a real estate market that is showing improvement from last year. While I also am happy about an increase in home sales, I want to offer a caution to people who need to sell their existing home in Fayetteville, NC. Buyers are clearly demonstrating their preference for new homes over existing ones.

Any seller of an existing home must be certain to market, maintain and price their home at the front of the real estate market if they want to compete for the buyers coming into the market. We are entering the busy season for real estate sales in Fayetteville. Historically, the late-spring and summer months (2d and 3d quarter) are the best months for home sales in this area, and many sellers are also anticipating an increase in buyers as a result of the BRAC move slated for this year. If a person selling their home in Fayetteville wants to compete for those buyers, they will need the services of an agent who understands how tough the competition really is.

Take a few minutes and read through the executive summary of the Fayetteville, NC Real Estate Market, 1st Quarter 2011. It addresses how the market has performed over the last quarter and how market absorption rates have an impact on sellers (and buyers) of new and existing homes in Fayetteville, NC.

Fayetteville, NC Real Estate Market Report – January 2011

And then, visit my website to see more.

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Front View of the Prettiest Home in Savannah Chase

Here is the newest home I have listed for sale in Fayetteville, NC. It is a beautifully upgraded home, and very nicely landscaped. This 4 bedroom home has been  upgraded and is undoubtedly the prettiest home in the neighborhood.

The neighborhood is Savannah Chase in Raeford, NC.  Savannah Chase is a small, quiet neighborhood located away from the hustle of Fayetteville, but still conveniently located within easy driving distance to Fort Bragg, and just down the street from grocery shopping and a Super Wal-Mart. The middle school that serves the neighborhood is also conveniently located nearby. Here is a Google map of the location:

This 4 bedroom/3 bath home has been upgraded to include crown molding in the main living areas, upgraded hardwood cabinetry and fixtures in the kitchen and all bathrooms, and finished bonus rooms. With it’s mature landscaping and obvious upgrades, this home offers much more than any newly constructed home selling in Fayetteville, NC at this price.

Here is a video tour of the home:

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The greatroom is quite large and features a wood burning fireplace. It also has access to the deck at the rear of the home.

The kitchen has been upgraded to include cherry hardwood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a lovely eat-in area with a bay window overlooking the backyard.

The master bedroom has a trey ceiling, large walk-in closet, and a full bath that features a double vanity, 6′ jetted tub and a separate shower. The other bedrooms are ample sized, with plenty of closet space and are all carpeted. The 2nd bedroom, on the first floor, has a soaring vaulted ceiling and a gorgeous arched window. Bedroom 3 also on the first floor makes an ideal office if it isn’t being used as a bedroom. The 2nd full bath, the main bath, is on the first floor near these  bedrooms. Bedroom 4 is upstairs, as are the 3rd full bath and a bonus room that can be an entertainment room, workout space or home office.

Backyard - Over 8/10ths of an acre!

The lot at this home is beautifully landscaped, with low-maintenance plantings and mature trees. While most of the lots for the homes in Savannah Chase are large, this home sits on over .8 of an acre.

The backyard is beautiful, deep and green! The deck at the rear of the home is 18′ x 16′ and has been well-maintained. This lovely 4 bedroom home is just waiting for the right buyer to come and enjoy the good living this home has to offer.

Additional features include an 8 night/day infra-red camera surveillance system with hard drive and monitor, 4 pre-wired outdoor speakers, and an extra wide concrete driveway.

Want to see more pictures of this great 4 bedroom/3 bath home? Here is a link to the photo gallery.

This home is an exceptional choice for anyone who wants to be in a quiet neighborhood, wants to be conveniently located near to Fort Bragg, and who wants to enjoy the upgraded features of the nicest home for sale in the neighborhood!

4 Bedroom/3 Bath Home for Sale in Fayetteville, NC. Close to Fort Bragg and Major Shopping Areas

3609 Abernathy Drive - Close to Fort Bragg

Here is a “Just Listed” 4 bedroom home for sale in Fayetteville, NC. It is located in Country Club Hills, a pretty and quiet subdivision on the north side of Fayetteville that is just a few minutes drive to Fort Bragg, major shopping centers on Ramsey Street, or the mall area. Country Club Hills is an established neighborhood, with newer homes, built on gentle hills amid plenty of greenery. This home is on Abernathy Drive, an quiet, interior street in the neighborhood, not a main thoroughfare in and out of the neighborhood.

This home on Abernathy Drive is an all-brick home with vinyl trim, and as a plus, the homes on this street surrounding this one are also brick homes, making it one of the more desirable streets in the neighborhood. The lot is huge, giving the home a pretty and more formal front yard, and a large, quiet backyard.

Here is a Google map of the location:

This home includes many recent upgrades, including new carpet in main living areas in 2009, a new heat and air conditioning unit in August 2010, new bathroom and kitchen fixtures, new sensor lights, new exterior paint and stain (deck) in November of 2010 and new interior paint in December of 2010.

Besides the convenience of being close to Fort Bragg, this is also a lovely and comfortable home.

The greatroom features a gas fireplace.

Kitchen

The kitchen is a great space for gathering, cooking, and sharing good times. It is very clean, bright, large and has a breakfast island with its own sink, ample cabinet space for storage, and clean white appliances that match. It has a separate eat-in area. The floor is vinyl and the paint and wallpaper are tastefully done. The eat-in area has a pretty bay window and access to the deck.

The master bedroom suite includes a bedroom with vaulted ceiling and arched window, a walk-in closet and a full bath that has a double vanity, jetted tub and separate shower. The other 2 bedrooms share a hall bath. They are roomy and have ample closet space.

Above the garage is a large bonus room, fully finished. It offers storage space and a full bath that has a single vanity and tub with shower. It is a great space for a bedroom, an office, or even a work-out room.

The double garage offers automatic garage door openers plenty of storage space, a utility sink and a ramp for easy access to the house.

The deck off the rear of the home overlooks the backyard and is a nice place to relax or enjoy a meal. The backyard is large. It slopes gently away and has lawn and tree areas. Homes on each side have privacy fences so the backyard is secluded and private.

This home is a great choice for anyone looking for a 4 bedroom home that is located close to Fort Bragg, but that offers the peace and quiet of a secluded neighborhood.

Here is the photo gallery of this beautiful home. Call or text Julissa at (910) 644-0303 to schedule a showing or for more information.

Front View

3 Bedroom Home for Sale Close to Fort Bragg

This is the newest home I have listed for sale in Fayetteville, NC.

It is a very well maintained 3 bedroom/2.5 bath home on a pretty lot. Located in The Lakes, a quiet neighborhood off Morganton Road, this home is only minutes to the mall area, restaurants and is very convenient to Fort Bragg. Its central location makes it close to many popular areas of town.

Here is a Google map of the location:

Built in 1983, this well-constructed frame home also has many updates, including vinyl-clad windows, updated kitchen and bathrooms, a new roof in 2006, new Lennox heat pump with air purification system in 2008 and new exterior paint in 2009.

Enjoy this video tour of the home:

The front of the home is very pretty, especially when the dogwoods and azaleas are blooming!

Enter this two-story home and find a foyer that is roomy, with a tile floor and a half-bath. The family room is to the right and is very large with carpet, propane gas fireplace and access to the outside covered patio. The atrium door was new in April 2008.

Kitchen

The kitchen was remodeled in December 2004, including a wood floor, countertops, sink and faucets. In January of 2005, a new Jenn-Aire range was added with interchangeable cooktop cartridges that include a griddle, grill, and radiant glass cooktop. The kitchen also has a large eat-in area with a huge picture window overlooking the backyard.

The downstairs also features a formal dining room with a very pretty bay window, wood floor, chair rail and crown molding.

Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, and they are all carpeted. The master bedroom is on the front of the house with 2 windows and a large space. It includes a full bath with double vanity, separate water closet with toilet, jetted tub and shower, and a walk-in closet. The second bedroom is very large, has a pretty bay window and is on the front side of the house also. Bedroom 3 is large, with ample closet space. A full bath services the 2 bedrooms.

At the rear of the home is a covered patio. It is large enough for entertaining and offers great protection from the sun and the rain. The backyard is fully enclosed in privacy fence. The fence is very well maintained. As a gift to the buyer, the home also has a large detached building that has a single garage and plenty of storage area.

This home has so many great features and is ideally located. It would be an excellent choice for anyone who wants an updated, pretty home in a very quiet neighborhood, close to all major venues in Fayetteville and close to Fort Bragg for an easy commute.

Visit the photo gallery to see more photos. Call or text Julissa at (910) 644-0303 to schedule a showing or for more information.

Front View

Looking for a 4 bedroom home for sale in Fayetteville, NC? Here is my latest listing–a 4 bedroom/3.5 bath home located close to Fort Bragg and major shopping areas, with two master bedrooms, one of them upstairs and one of them down. At $145,000, this home has so many wonderful features, it is surely one of the best 4 bedroom homes available for sale in Fayetteville, NC.

This wonderful 4 bedroom home is located in Harris Place, a quiet neighborhood that is convenient to post and to major shopping areas like the Fayetteville Cross Creek mall, Lowes, and Super WalMart. This home was built in 2002 and is between 1900 and 2000 sq.ft. It is a tri-level home. Here is a Google map of the location:

This home features formal living and dining rooms, as well as a family room and an eat-in kitchen. It has new carpet and fresh paint throughout.

Check out this short video tour of the home:

The formal living and dining room are on the main level, right off the foyer with it’s sunny, natural light and hardwood floor. The formals are both carpeted. Also on the main level is the kitchen. It is very large, with ample cabinet space for storage, modern appliances including a smooth-top range, and a spacious eat-in area with large window that overlooks the backyard. The floor in the kitchen is tile.

Family Room w/Gas Fireplace

Take 4 short steps down to the lower level and you’ll find a large family room with a gas fireplace and access to the backyard. There is a half-bath off this room for convenience for family and guests. Also on this floor is a large master bedroom that has a full bath with double vanity and garden-style tub with shower. It is a large room with space enough for queen-sized furniture. The family room and downstairs master bedroom are carpeted.

On the upper level, there is an additional master bedroom with another full bath. This room is slightly smaller, but still has space for queen-sized furniture, and the full bath has a single vanity and tub with shower. On this level are two other bedrooms that are roomy and spacious with lots of closet space and an additional full bath for the 2 bedrooms to share.

The backyard of this home is large and fully enclosed in a privacy fence. Additionally, the home has a double garage with extra space for storage.

This is a great 4 bedroom home home, and it is listed at a great price! It is ideal for anyone who is looking for a 4 bedroom home that has the convenience of a master bedroom down and another one upstairs, and that wants the additional space afforded by formal living and dining rooms and a family room. The 3.5 baths are also an impressive feature–no waiting for a bathroom in the morning!

The possibilities are many for this home. The two master bedrooms are ideal for anyone that needs space for parents or in-laws, teenagers, or just additional adults in the same home. If you are looking for a 4 bedroom home in Fayetteville, NC then this home is one you should see.

Here is the photo gallery for this home.

Call or text Julissa at (910) 644-0303 to schedule a showing or for more information.