McKenzie Johnson Laurence- spelling matters today, apparently.

If a little is good, a lot is better- right?

 

More of something is sometimes a beautiful thing- particularly in the case of either wine or butter (though not together, well, together in perhaps a meal but not in a glass).

With the grandparents move to the coast this summer I took the opportunity to adopt some family pieces up for grabs for the nursery for Mr. Wonderful-due-to-arrive-this-early-fall.  So, note that one of the pics above is a sneak peek of the nursery prior to it’s paint job and new fan installation and of course hanging things and rearranging the furniture so things aren’t staged against the walls like a bad sixth grade dance and, yes, that’s a seersucker sports coat for him-he already has social obligations next Spring and Summer so, naturally, he needed something natty to wear.

Leave it to my family, things started out with “I’d love a twin big boy bed for the nursery.” to “Sure, I’ll take both and the matching nightstand.” and escalated to “Yes, I’d love two twin beds, two dressers, an arm chair and a mirror all in solid maple as well as a funky vintage reading chair and ottoman.”- which they took to ALSO mean that they would be sneaking in two lamps and two complete designer picked out and custom made chintz bed sets complete with blankets and pillows. . . .AND in my zipping home to let Miss Mabel Merry Lou out in the yard for a few moments between appointments noticed the box number seemed off and I spotted a box of “French prints.”  Classic.Jolly.Johnson.Family.Fun.

Your favorite Realtor may be in need of an extra wing on the home or, if you stop by for dinner, in addition to a doggy bag of leftovers to carry home, you may also be leaving with an end table.

Year to date real estate market snap shot for the Onslow County NC area.

 

Residential Unit Sales Ranking By Office

 

Statistics from Jacksonville Board of REALTORS®  MLS (Onslow County Areas 1-7)

 

January – June 2013         

 

Total Number of Residential Sales “Sold” YTD 6/30/2013 = 1407 (1428 in 2012)

Decrease of 21 or Down 1%  

Total Number of Active Residential Listings = 2477

 

Total Number of SF and NC 1,2,3 “Sold” YTD 6/30/2013 = 1199 (1268 in 2012)

Decrease of 69 or Down 5%

Total Number of Active SF, NC 1,2,3 = 2041

 

Total Number of NC 1,2,3 “Sold” YTD 6/30/2013 = 681 (812 in 2012)

Decrease of 131 or Down 16%

Total Number of Active NC Residential Listings = 733

 

Total Number of SF 1,2,3 “Sold” YTD 6/30/2013 (NOT INCLUDING REO SALES)= 350 (395 in 2012)

Decrease of 45or Down 11%

Total Number of Active Re-Sale Residential Listings = 1217

 

Total Number of  REO SF 1,2,3 “Sold” YTD 6/30/2013 = 168 (61 in 2012)

Increase of 107 or Up 175%

Total Number of Active REO Re-Sale Residential Listings = 91

 

 

OFFICE RANKING INFO  (ONSLOW COUNTY Areas 1 – 7 all types)

 

Rank	Office	Units	Volume	Units	Volume	Units	Volume	% Volume
		Listed		Sold		Total
1	Keller Williams	128	$24,854,341	122	$23,012,451	250	$47,866,792	9.83%
2	Coldwell Banker Fountain	131	$24,753,650	64	$12,087,228	195	$36,840,878	7.57%
3	Century 21 Sweyer	101.5	$16,053,422	115	$18,076,075	216.5	$34,129,497	7.01%
4	Coldwell Banker Sea Coast	94.5	$15,351,749	107	$17,940,166	201.5	$33,291,915	6.84%
5	C-21 American Properties	66	$9,882,689	138	$19,440,378	204	$29,323,067	6.02%
6	C-21 Champion	47	$7,230,820	112	$18,415,169	159	$25,645,989	5.27%
7	HomeTeam	52	$9,415,762	57	$9,013,797	109	$18,429,559	3.78%
8	Non Member Selling Office	0	$0	94	$18,405,192	94	$18,405,192	3.78%
9	Treasure Realty	46	$12,664,379	20	$4,130,011	66	$16,794,390	3.45%
10	Prudential Hometown	44	$7,357,600	49	$8,788,788	93	$16,146,388	3.32%
11	C-21 American Properties West	73	$10,289,300	36	$4,682,700	109	$14,972,000	3.07%
12	Landmark Real Estate Group	19	$7,402,570	28	$6,661,200	47	$14,063,770	2.89%
13	Choice Jacksonville Realty	60	$6,683,160	49	$5,583,035	109	$12,266,195	2.52%
14	RE/MAX Home Connections	45	$8,663,296	17	$3,442,036	62	$12,105,332	2.49%
15	Fonville Morisey & Barefoot	39	$9,386,506	9	$2,289,876	48	$11,676,382	2.40%
16	Castro Real Estate Group	35	$6,592,204	24	$3,891,639	59	$10,483,843	2.15%
17	RE/MAX  Home Connections II	75	$7,096,084	27	$2,979,992	102	$10,076,076	2.07%
18	DR Horton Inc	32	$7,623,776	6	$1,411,743	38	$9,035,519	1.86%
19	Courtney Carter Homes	22	$4,194,764	21	$3,572,485	43	$7,767,249	1.60%
20	Cold Banker Sea Coast Surf City	10	$2,410,500	20	$4,003,746	30	$6,414,246	1.32%

 

         Total “Active” numbers as of July 8, 2013

 

 

This information was pulled directly from JBOR MLS. Please feel free to call with any questions.

Thanks,

Baby Registry

I know that some of the “hit count” can be attributed to my Mother (Hi, mom!) but since we’re averaging thirty or so hits/searches per week, I feel it’s less gauche to post links.  Also, found on my twitter at @RealEstateKenz .

 

http://www.amazon.com/registry/baby/2P27RDN7U5XO1  Amazon.com

http://www.toysrus.com/registry/link/index.jsp?overrideStore=TRUS&registryNumber=50167926#.UdrWyHWN4wM.twitter  Babies R Us

https://www-secure.target.com/RegistryFindListCmd?isPreview=false&hostName=www-secure.target.com&jsRequest=true&catalogId=10051&status=completePageLink&cumulativeTime=-1&listId=XbLE9W_4lBsurqQc9OLHtA&langId=-1&segmentGrpName=L&pageName=GiftRegistryMyItemsListView&listType=BB&storeId=10151  Target

 

Once the plaster job is complete and walls painted and things arranged, I’ll post a nursery pic.  Work, indecision and just plain life got in the way- but after a huge furniture delivery over the weekend, it’s starting to look like someone new will be arriving soon. 🙂

 

Pies, guns, furniture and roasted lamb.

Is it just me or are men game for almost any activity that involves a gun?

Tomorrow, nursery furniture arrives.  Well, two dressers, two twin beds, a nightstand and a rocking chair in tiger’s eye maple.  As a Realtor, I enjoy hearing clients figure out loud which rooms will be for which family member and where furniture will go.  I’m lacking that clarity thus far.  Not 100% sure where everything will be set up and there’s the matter of the crib.

Dear baby supply stores and big box outlets: please don’t leave things on your display floor that are A. already sold out 2. not an option to purchase as they have been on display and are considered “unsafe for resale” and III. provide no alternates for ordering purposes.  So, of course I have scoped out some back-up options which aren’t exactly what I had in mind but in terms of features and function are on par, but price point, of course is more. . .beware the DANG upsale!  Le sigh.

Tomorrow is a big gathering at the house, to both unpack and unload furniture but also to meet and greet.  I’m taking full advantage of pregnancy insomnia to catch up on projects that didn’t get done today while showing homes.  I have one key lime pie (from scratch) complete and cooling and one “crack” pie in the oven ( http://chefindisguise.com/2013/06/27/momofuku-milk-bar-crack-pie/ ) and deviled eggs hanging out in the fridge.  Tomorrow I am whipping up some roasted lamb and a tenderloin, couscous and ratatouille.  Somehow I feel if I can’t help with the heavy lifting I can at least make sure everyone is full after the fact.

Looking for dinner/dessert/nursery/painting/new construction/work motivation and more?  You’re welcome to always check out my Pinterest page: http://pinterest.com/mckenzie27/boards/ for suggestions and inspiration.

And for those thirty of so of you per week that are finding my site looking for a registry (I use my nerd powers for good instead of evil (-; ) , target, babies r us and amazon-   at some point I suppose I should post links and I’ll get around to that, but there’s laundry to be done and a wiry black lab puppy who needs a bath before we call it a night!

Hope your summer is treating you well!  As always, you’re welcome to contact me @ McKenzieSellsHomes@gmail.com for Residential Real Estate questions and needs.  Rentals, sales, bank-owned, short sale, investment and more- I’m your Eastern North Carolina connection.

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