The Malone Bay community features 18 lots at W. Kerr Scott Dam & Reservoir. Fourteen (14) are Lakefront and meet private dock requirements. All lots have access to public water, saving owners from $5,000 to $10,000 on drilling a well. These lots have public water and will save you the cost of drilling a well. The entire development also features underground utilities.

This is a gated community with lots ranging from 2.3+- acres to 6.8+- acres on the Hwy 421 side of the lake just off South Minton Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697

W. Kerr Scott Lake is 1500 acres with 50 miles of shoreline and is controlled by the US Army Corps of Engineers. It is clean water with good fishing and is excellent for boating, kayaking, skiing, and swimming. The property is surrounded by National Parks. Wilkesboro is a beautiful community and town with friendly people. It is located just 40 miles east of Boone and Blowing Rock, NC and one and a half hours northwest of Charlotte.

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$731 million in new federal money began flowing last week to local communities to acquire and redevelop areas with high numbers of foreclosures and abandoned houses. For sharp-eyed real estate investors and developers, the new funds — plus another $2 billion scheduled for later this spring — could mean some attractive opportunities.

It’s all part of what’s called the Neigbborhood Stabilization Program. Roughly four billion dollars in special funding was authorized by Congress in 2008 and another two billion in the 2009 economic stimulus package. The $731 million sent out last week went to dozens of cities, towns and counties spread among 48 states. Among the recipients were some very large communities: Los Angeles, Detroit, Dallas, Houston, and Washington D.C and much smaller ones such as Kissimmee, Florida, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. (more…)

WEST JEFFERSON NC MOUNTAIN PROPERTY

87.5 +/- Acres Available For Residential Subdivision Mountain Development, 7 miles from West Jefferson, NC

Paved Road and Bridge Built To State Specifications.

Average of $23,000 per acre.

This Property Should Retail For Approximately $50,000 to $60,000 per acre.

ALL PROPERTY HAS LONG RANGE MOUNTAIN VIEWS

Contact Greg Stikeleather, Broker, 704.880.5247

or

email Greg at grstike@charter.net

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Anyone operating old-fashioned rabbit ears or roof top antenna to get television signals at home has been given a reprieve before they’ll have to make changes to tune into digital television.

The nation was due to can analog television broadcasts in exchange for digital signals by midnight Feb. 17, but an act of Congress President Barack Obama is set to sign moved the date to June 12.

Apparently, millions of couch potatoes didn’t have the equipment necessary to make the switch and the new deadline gives them more time to hook up. When the nation cans analog television broadcasts in exchange for digital signals, you’ll need a digital TV, digital subscriber service (satellite or cable) or a digital converter to stay tuned to regularly broadcast television. (more…)

Vacation property, an investment for retirement or a permanent residence, this Lake James waterfront home may be your dream property.

The beautiful water front home is located in a private community with spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It has a double deck boat dock, an enclosed boat garage and a private ramp to launch your own watercraft. The home was built originally in 1972 and totally renovated in 2002. A four car detached garage was built in 2002.

There is a total of 264 ft. of water front. Beautiful three tier sea walls accent this elegant home. Hard wood and tile floors, modern appliances and vaulted ceilings are only a few of the amenities that capture you with this home.

Private dock permit.

List Price: $1,800,000
Flexibility: Willing to finance
Acreage: .75 acres
Type: Waterfront

Floors: 2
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Sq. Footage: 3700
Garage Size: 4.0
Year Built: 1972, totally renovated in 2002
School District: Nebo

Suitable Use: Residential

Topography: Rolling
Road Frontage: Private Road
Location: Lake James, Burke County, NC

Amenities: Waterfront, Fireplace, Central AC, Alarm, Wood Floors, Gas Range, Patio, Wheelchair Accessible, Nature/Bike Paths, Boating, Controlled Access, Spa/Jacuzzi

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Small-scale real estate investors got a pleasant surprise last week when Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac said they’d refinance potentially thousands of mortgages on rental and second homes as part of the Obama administration’s massive housing relief effort. The White House had announced last month that its refinancing effort would be for owner-occupied principal residences whose loans are either owned or have been guaranteed by Fannie or Freddie in mortgage-backed securities.

But when the two companies sent details of their upcoming programs to lenders last week, investor loans and mortgages on second homes WERE included among those eligible for refinancings. A Freddie Mac spokesman, Brad German, explained that investors loans were included because refinancings can help reduce renter evictions by putting landlords in a (more affordable) refi that improves their chance of success. (more…)