Foreclosure Filings in N.C. Better than Surrounding States

Posted on January 20, 2010 
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Foreclosure filings increased 14 percent nationally in December from November, the first monthly increase since foreclosure activity peaked in July, according to a RealtyTrac report out today. Foreclosure filings were reported on 349,519 properties in December, which were also 15 percent higher than in December 2008.

North Carolina, however, posted an overall 16.1 percent decline in foreclosure rates in 2009 when compared to the previous year, and was one of only 10 states posting a decline in yearly foreclosure rates while the majority of states worsened.

In the fourth quarter, N.C. posted a 0.2 percent foreclosure rate, the smallest rate among its surrounding states. To view this interactive map, click here.

For more information on the national foreclosure rate, as well as year-end foreclosure rates for all 50 states, click here.

Source: USA Today

Pending Home Sales Continue to Rise

Posted on August 10, 2009 
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Pending home sales are up for the fifth consecutive month, the first time in six years for such a streak, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, attributed the gains to a combination of positive market factors, including low mortgage interest rates and affordable home prices. Read more.

Happy Father’s Day

Posted on June 20, 2009 
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Steven Curtis Chapman’s fans were encouraged to submit family photos to create a special Father’s Day video tribute that features Chapman’s hit single “Cinderella.” As a result, over 150 photos were chosen to create this heart-warming video using animoto.com. Enjoy.

Candy From A Stranger

Posted on June 16, 2009 
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Remember when your mother told you never to take candy from a stranger?

This is the one she was talking about!!

Remember, your mother told you not to take candy from strangers!

Remember, your mother told you not to take candy from strangers!

Elon’s Holland House Moves Across Street

Posted on June 15, 2009 
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Discovered this story on Twitter this morning. Posted by: Carrie Hodgin

Elon, NC — Neighbors in Elon watched crews move an historic building Sunday. Movers relocated Elon University’s Holland House. The Historic home is now calling a spot next to Holt Chapel “home.”

The moving took place over two days but on Sunday they had to wait for the train to come through before moving the home across campus.

The Holland House served as home for two Elon presidents. University leaders also designated the home for classroom and office space. They’re still deciding on the home’s future use.

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