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This gorgeous, well-maintained home is a gem in the Northgreen Community. With 1,570 square feet, this home offers three bedrooms, a pretty kitchen with plenty of counterspace, a greatroom with fireplace, dining room and two full baths. All are exquisitely decorated. This home is situated on a cul-de-sac and has unbelievable outdoor living spaces that include a
screened porch and enormous, partially covered deck. There’s also a detached studio/office/workshop. For more information, or a private tour, call Nancy Liipfert Associates, Inc. at 252.937.7000.
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Right at Home: Decor inspired by creepy crawlies By KIM COOK Associated Press
Many would agree with naturalist David Attenborough that nature “is the greatest source of visual beauty.” And that includes the creepy crawlies: From snakes’ skins to the intricate physiology of the smallest bug, we can’t help but be impressed by the beauty of creatures that buzz, flit and slither. Artists and designers have long used insects, reptiles and other small animals as inspiration. Let’s grab our nets and catch a few of the most intriguing recent examples: In his “Pheromone” series, artist and designer Christopher Marley of Salem, Oregon, marries his passion for crisp design with a fascination for insects, sea organisms and birds by arranging them simply yet artfully on plain
creates birds, snakes and octopuses in vibrant, painterly hues, and then arranges the images on wallpaper. He backgrounds in shadow boxes. wants the walls to “come A stripey mountain kingsnake alive,” and there’s a sense of seems poised to meander north movement in each design. Snakes of the frame in which he resides. slither through backgrounds of A prion urchin looks like a tiny ink, acid green or ruby. (www. alien spacecraft, sprung from voutsa.com ) the confines of the ocean floor. In Osborne & Little’s exotic Dozens of beetles are arranged Komodo wallpaper collection, like the iridescent squadron of an holographic foil lizards skitter entomological army. Butterflies across a black, silver or gold form kaleidoscopic prisms. background. (www.osborneanThe displays are an arrestdlittle.com ) ing mix of science and art. The Los Angeles designer Paul specimens, which died of natural Marra’s Snake Lantern forges two or incidental causes, come from sinuous creatures into the form of museums, breeders and zoos a steel and brass pendant lantern. around the world, Marley says. (www.deringhall.com ) “Sharing the thrill of discovery Sculptor Mike Libby once AP Photo is one of the most driving aspects found a dead beetle and got to of my work,” he says. (www. thinking about how it had moved. Insectlab.com customizes preserved insect specimens, such as pheromonedesign.com ) He this staghorn beetle, with antique watch parts and mechanical components. New York artist George Venson See DECOR, 2C be-
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gan dissecting and experimenting — at the same time taking apart an old wristwatch, and using those pieces — until he’d come up with the first of an ongoing collection of fantastical steampunk arachnids, bees and other creepy crawlies. He uses real insect carcasses and bits from watches, vintage typewriters and old sewing machines to fashion carapaces, wings, antennae and pincers for his mechanical menagerie. (www. insectlabstudio.com ) As Aristotle put it: “In all things of nature there is something of the marvel-
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Artist Christopher Marley turns elements of nature into contemporary art pieces. Marley arranges masses of insects like these butterflies and tropical beetles to create a dramatic kaleidoscope.
A beveled glass butterfly alights on silvered bamboo to make an elegant picture frame from Z Gallerie. Artists and designers have long used insects, reptiles and other small animals as inspiration.
This contemporary art by Christopher Marley, incorporates elements of nature. A creature like a snake becomes an intriguing sculpture.
HGTV pulling plug on real estate show amid protest The Associated Press
The HGTV network says it’s pulling the plug on an upcoming real estate show
after it was pointed out one of its hosts has campaigned against gay marriage and denounced homosexuality. The show is called “Flip
it Forward� and was to debut in October. If would have featured twins David and Jason Benham buying and renovating real estate.
After the network announced the show was upcoming, the lobbying group Right Wing Watch labeled David Benham an “anti-gay
extremist� and reported on quotes he made about homosexuality. HGTV issued a statement Wednesday saying it is “not
moving forward� with the series. The network said it wouldn’t explain why. Benham’s representative says he’ll comment later.
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$229,900 4280 NOBLES MILL POND RD. BUILDER’S BEST - Large foyer, greatroom w/fp, kitchen w/dining, 4BR (1 up), 3BA, large utility/office, front & rear porches, att. 2 car garage. #93996
$225,000 11241 WARD RD A work in progress w/18.41 acres in Nash County. 40% Completed - 2016 sqft. Valuebuild panel home, formal areas, den, 4BR, 3BA, triple att. garage. #96125
$159,900 1009 ROSE BLVD. NASH COUNTRY W/3.3 ACRES - Large greatroom w/fp, formal dining w/hwd floor, kitchen, 4BR, 2.5BA, att. dbl. garage, inground pool, great opportunity to save $$$s due to upgrades needed. #95918
$108,900 1432 FOXHALL DR. MOVE-IN READY - Vinyl siding - large greatroom w/fp, dining room, kitchen, 3BR (master down), carport, deck, lovely wooded lot & much more! #95424
$105,000 2517 SEXTON ST. NEAT & NICE - Greatroom w/fp and cathedral ceiling, kitchen w/dining, 3BR, 2BA, fenced rear yard, covered deck, appliances. #94336
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$135,000 920 TARBORO ST. GRACIOUS & SPACIOUS - Formal areas, den, kitchen, 4BR, 2.5BA. Double attached garage, 3069 sqft, lot 150 x 168. #96116
$124,000 4600 PLUM PLACE MOVE-IN READY - Large greatroom, kitchen w/dining, 4 bedrooms (master down), patio, corner lot. #95048
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$89,000 2209 OLD SPARTA RD.
GREAT FAMILY HOME - greatroom w/fireplace, kitchen w/dining, 3BR, 2BA, paved drive, corner lot - move-in condition.
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$49,900 416 S. Church St. HISTORIC HOME DOWNTOWN - 3200 SQ. FT. waiting to be restored - 5 BR, 2.5 BA, formal areas, Restrictive Covenants held by Preservation NC - Zoned O & I - permits residential use #96190
$79,500 2005 SUSAN LANE HOME PLUS hair salon - living room, spacious den, 3BR, 1BA, 2 ½ BA, front porch, new deck, vinyl replacement windows, paved drive, lot 75x16, move-in condition. #95948
$83,500 1432 ROCK CREEK DR. AFFORDABLE - Greatroom w/fp, kitchen w/dining, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. #93270
$79,900 1712 FARMINGTON RD. SUPER NICE BRICK IN CLOVERDALE Living room w/fp, kitchen w/dining, 3BR, 1.5BA, large utility. #95422
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$79,900 118 S. GRACE ST. IDEAL FOR HOME BUSINESS - Zoned O&I - 2257 sq. ft., 3 restrooms. #87819
$39,000 917 SYCAMORE ST. SPACIOUS 2000 SQ FT. brick home with Formal areas, den, kitchen, 3 BR, 2BA att. double garage w/large lot - needs updating. #96142
$69,900 2220 COKEY RD. EYE CATCHING 2 story vinyl siding home w/living room & dining room w/hwd floors, kitchen, sunroom, 3BR, 2BA, det. dbl carport, extra .66 acre lot, enc. porch. #95378
$58,500 106 STEVEN DRIVE MOVE-IN READY - Living room, kitchen, 3BR, 1.5BA, new paint, new vinyl, refinished hardwood floors, new roof (2009), new heat / air 2011. #94743
$50,400 26930 NC HWY 48, WHITAKERS COUNTRY MANOR - yesterday’s design, living room w/fp, den w/fp, modern kitchen w/large dining area, 2BR, upstairs den, 3BA plus addition with master BR w/cathedral ceiling, master bath (not completed), 3.3 acres, exterior repairs needed. #95962
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$49,900 653 GOLD ROCK RD. BRICK TRADITIONAL w/living room, kitchen w/dining area, 3 BR, 1 BA, Central heat/air, chain linkfence,, appliances, #95568
$49,900 1441 BROOKMEADE CT TOWNHOME w/greatroom w/fireplace, kitchen, 2BR, 2BA, appliances, deck, (roof 2 years old) #95961
$49,900 $45,000 840 S. PINE ST. 1713 SPRINGFIELD RD. AFFORDABLE MAINTAINED HOME - Living room, 3BR, 1BA, kitchen, den, central heat/air. EXTRA NICE - Living room, eat-in kitchen, 2BR, 1BA, den or 3rd BR, hardwood floors, large lot. Screened back porch, carport, vinyl siding. #95651 #87547
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$29,900 801 COLUMBIA AVE. HOME OR INVESTMENT- Living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 BR, 1 BA, Central heat/air, corner lot #95521
$39,900 316 AMOS ST. AFFORDABLE brick w/living room, kitchen, 2BR, 1.5BA, double carport, central heat/air, fence. #95063
$28,000 628 PARK AVE. HOME OR INVESTMENT - Living room, kitchen, 2BR, 1BA, vinyl siding, vinyl windows & new paint. #87270
$39,900 1119 S. CHURCH ST. AFFORDABLE LIVING - Living room, den/dining room, 2BR, 2BA, central heat/air, 2 car carport, move in condition. #94354
$37,900 1820 BLANDWOOD DR AFFORDABLE - living room, kitchen w/dining, 3BR, 1BA, large utility, new heat/air installed at close of sale. #94721
$28,000 800 SHEARIN ST. HOME OR INVESTMENT - Living room, kitchen, 2 BR, 1 BA, Central heat/air, vinyl siding, Rental income $365 per month #95524
$26,500 1313 COKEY RD. HOME OR INVESTMENT - Living room, kitchen, 3 BR, 1 BA, extra large lot. Monthly rental income $325 per month. #96075
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$21,500 948 DUNBAR WOODS SINGLEWIDE - Living room, kitchen, 2BR, 1BA, 1.04 acre lot. #92724
$34,500 115 WALTER DR GREAT STARTER - Living room, kitchen 3BR, 1BA, central gas heat/air, carport. Cheaper than rent! #96091
$34,900 703 E. HIGHLAND AVE. GREAT BUY - living room w/fp, modern kitchen, huge den, bonus room, 2 bedrooms, front/rear porches, sunroom (unheated), fenced yard, central heat/air. #95480
$25,000 215 CEDAR STREET
$23,000 256 RALEIGH BLVD HOME OR INVESTMENT-Vinyl Siding, living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 BR, 1 BA, central heat/air #95525
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$28,000 533 HAMMOND ST. UNIQUE CHARM - living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, sunroom/utility. #91298
$19,900 1414 S.FRANKLIN ST. RENTAL INVESTMENT-Vinyl siding w/living room, kitchen, BR, 1 BA, Presently renting for $350. per month. #96039
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Canner’s garden is more for the future of a crop, cut the posted yield in half, LSU says. If you have a 10-foot row, then use one-tenth of A canner’s garden is not your the posted yield. typical vegetable patch. With its “The smaller your space, full-scale production, distinctive the more important it is to use varieties and four-season harsuccession gardening,� Gasteivests, it’s more for the future than ger said. That means planting a the moment. second crop in the same space “Canner’s gardens aren’t really after the first one is harvested. so different in what they grow. Shop for short-season varieties if Where they’re really different is in planting successive crops. how much they grow,� said DanAlso, choose cultivars carefully. iel Gasteiger, author of “Yes You Some are better than others for Can! And Freeze and Dry It, Too� canning, freezing or dehydrating. (Cool Springs Press, 2011). “If you’re going to plant to “Do some serious planning,� preserve, you’ll probably want the said Gasteiger, of Lewisburg, Pa.. highest density (yielding) produc“How often do I serve corn? How ers you can get,� Gasteiger said. often do I serve broccoli? Then “Canning tomatoes are typically consider how often you’ll use it in much firmer and less flavorful the form you’ll use to preserve it. than slicing tomatoes, but better I use broccoli much more often (for canning) because they hold fresh than I do frozen.� together when cooked.� The biggest challenge facing How long do canned foods food preservationists tends to be last? determining how much to grow. “If the food was canned safely, The Louisiana State University it should remain safe indefinitely. AgCenter has created a vegetable No pathogens should grow on production chart for expected them,� said Jeanne Brandt, a procrop yields per 100-foot rows of: fessor and Master Food Preserver O Lima beans (Bush): 1 bushel coordinator with Oregon State shelled or 32 pounds University. O Beets: 100 pounds That program trains and certiO Cabbage: 85 heads fies volunteers who help county O Corn: 120 ears Extension staff provide food O Pepper (Bell): 125 pounds safety and preservation informaO Squash (Winter): 150 pounds tion. O Cucumbers: 170 pounds “Try not to preserve more than O Strawberries: 170 pounds you can consume in a year or two O Tomatoes (Slicers) 250 though because the quality detepounds riorates,� Brandt said. “It breaks If you only have a 50-foot row down in the jar. It toughens. The By DEAN FOSDICK Associated Press
A good rule of thumb from the LSU AgCenter is to expect 120 ears of sweet corn, like this variety, for every 100-foot row.
color also changes dramatically.� Kimberly Culbertson of Hillsboro, Oregon, is a Master Gardener who later earned a Master Food Preserver certificate. “I got into preserving in part because it’s a step up from gardening,� she said. “I used to be in a rush to give away any surplus fresh vegetables before they’d spoil. Now, as canned, I can share them throughout the year.� She also recommends freezing, pickling and dehydrating as a way of preserving different food groups and offering up different flavors. “I individually quick-freeze
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Pears, like these growing in a Langley, Wash., orchard, can be dried, which concentrates their flavors and sweetness. Add more variety to the family table by including fruit in your canning, freezing or dehydrating mix.
fresh fruit, then package it for the deep freeze so I can portion it out for cooking and snacking,� she said. “Dried fruits concentrate flavors and sweetness and add
another dimension to cooking. “I pickle peppers and they can easily,� Culbertson said. “Tomatoes bring back summer every time I open a jar.�
Making the patio the favorite ‘room’ at your home resistance -- the two can co-exist. Use cushions and pillows to brighten modern dĂŠcor and add comfort and style to chairs, chaises, loungers and benches. For example, Bed Bath & Beyond’s Wildwood Toss Pillows are easy to clean and are made using fabric that is resistant to mildew, fading and stains. O Shade is crucial. Be sure to create plenty of it with strategic vegetation
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Are your home’s outdoor spaces a viable place to dine, relax and entertain? If not, consider making better use of your patio, balcony, yard or deck by prioritizing this home upgrade. “Your home’s outdoor spaces, like the rooms inside it, should be comfortable, attractive and designed for everyday living,� says Leah Drill, spokesperson for Bed Bath & Beyond. “Don’t underestimate the potential of these areas.� Drill is offering some tips for making your yard your favorite “room� of the house: O Weather resistance should be a top consideration when picking outdoor furniture. Rustresistant steel and tempered glass are both great options. Wood furniture
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tance. O Don’t make your guests leave a great party to head inside every time they need a new beverage. Make your patio complete with an outdoor bar. O Give the space a centerpiece with a gas burning fire pit. It’s a great place for guests to gather.
More outdoor home improvement inspiration can be found at www.BedBathAndBeyond.com. Whether you’re updating a small balcony or outfitting a spacious yard, there are plenty of ways to increase the comfort and functionality of your home’s outdoor spaces.
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1104 Culpepper Dr $118,900
1817 Sparrow Hawk Lane $144,900
3141 Gypsy Trail $114,900
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236 Browning Lane $59,900
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600 Falls Rd $185,000
248 Jackson St $78,900
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1008 Peach St $64,900 MLS#90303
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757 Falls Rd $59,900
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2328 Meadowbrook Rd $74,900
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Trustee O Substitute Services Inc. to Bank of America N.A.; 1529 Holly Road, Spring Hope; $236. O Jean P. Harris and Donald L. Harris to Jo Lynn Arnsdorff, Trent M. Odom and Keith I. Odom; lot; 30.36 acres more or less; Red Oak Township* O William S. Edwards Jr., Cherie E. McGee, Jennifer J. Edwards and Carl Brent McGee to William S. Edwards Jr.; lot; 50 acres more or less; Drywells Township* O William S. Edwards Jr., Cherie E. McGee, Jennifer J. Edwards and Carl Brent McGee to William S. Edwards Jr.; lot; 101 acres more or less* O William S. Edwards Jr. and Cherie E. McGee to Cherie E. McGee; tract 1, 7.7 acres; tract 2, 7.9 acres more or less; and tract 3, 4.0 acres more or less; Drywells Township* O William S. Edwards Jr. and Cherie E. McGee to William S. Edwards Jr.; tract 1, 65.6 acres more or less; and tract 2, 19.4 acres; Drywells Township* O William S. Edwards Jr., Cherie E. McGee, Jennifer J. Edwards and Carl Brent McGee to William S. Edwards Jr.; 19.42 acres; Drywells Township* O William S. Edwards Jr. and Cherie E. McGee to
William S. Edwards Jr.; lot; 18.6 acres; Drywells Township* O Melissa A. Drake and Samuel Joseph Drake Jr. to Janet S. Drake; 1734 Bent Creek Drive, Rocky Mount* O Michael D. Wooten and Daphnne B. Wooten to Roy J. Jones and Louise Jones; lot 9; Hunter Acres Subdivision; $60. O Michael Dean Crocker to Moses Nasser; tract 1, 1.08 acres more or less; tract 2, 3.526 acres more or less; $50. O Clarence Randolph Jenkins and Marie Jackson Jenkins to Rhonda Jenkins Burchette; tract 1, 143 Beth Eden Court, Rocky Mount; tract 2; and tract 3, 305 Gypsy Trail, Rocky Mount* O The Highland Company of Eastern North Carolina LLC to Randy Hill and Sylvia Hill; 3964 Baybrook Road, Nashville; $432. O Sandra Darlene Koch to Keith Lancaster and Sheri B. Lancaster; 1885 Lessfield Lane, Bailey; $500. O George Ricky Tucker and Dianne G. Tucker to Harold C. Gray and Susan A. Gray; 613 McLean St., Spring Hope; $104. O Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of Washington D.C. to Charles Dean Fisher; 1132 Western Ave., Rocky Mount* O Julie F. Edwards to Matt D. Edwards; 1457 Crabapple Lane, Rocky Mount* O Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corp. to Armando Villarreal Jr. and Maria Isabel Villarreal; 3087 E. Gypsy Trail, Rocky Mount* O Pierce Investments LLC to Jason W. Edwards and Ashley O. Edwards; 222 Woodfield Drive, Nashville; $330. O William Gerald Bailey and Marlene Nichols Bailey to Samuel Wilfred Bailey Jr.; lot; 0.46 acres more or less; $17. O Barbara J. Jeter to Barbara J. Jeter; 109 Windchime Court, Rocky Mount* O Mark S. Batten and Barbara C. Batten to Rodolfo Hernandez; lots 65, 66A and 66; Odom Estate; $20. O Hoa Anh Ngo to Duong Nhat Ngo and Hoa Anh Ngo; lot 7, block C, section 2; Wedgewood Subdivision; Oak Level Township* O Grady I. Ingle to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; 313 Brentwood Drive, Rocky Mount* Brimmer O Patrice Dixon to Clyde Earl Dixon Sr.; 2717 Buff Road, Rocky Mount* O Rowland C. Evans III and Caroline Evans to Rowland C. Evans Jr. and Linda S. Evans; 1530 Lafayette Ave., Rocky Mount* National O Federal Mortgage Association to Kathereen Alston; 415 Davenport St., Rocky Mount* O Haco Ventures LLC, WBH Properties I LLC and Will H. Lassiter III to Four Seasons Contractors LLC;
lots 1, 17, 18 and 54; Baywood Subdivision; $192. O Victor L. Galipi and Sharon R. Galipi to Amber Jade Stone and John Thomas Ferrell; lot 1, block B, section 4; Heritage Manor West; Bailey Township; $250. Townsend O Rogers & Thomas PC to Bank of America N.A.; 919 Columbia Ave., Rocky Mount; $45. O Nettie M. Gardner to Jean H. Mosley; 22 Winders Creek Drive, Rocky Mount; $156. O LaShaun Evans to Tara L .Bode; lot; Rocky Mount Township; $60. O James E. Wilson and Sharon L. Wilson to James E. Wilson and Sharon L. Wilson; lot; 0.58 acres* O Trustee Services of Carolina LLC to JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.; 3762 Old County Home Road, Nashville; $119. O Douglas G. Davis and Dorothy D. Davis to Mariano Gowland and Kimberly Anne Gowland; 6424 Windchase Drive, Rocky Mount; $496. O E-Square & Associates LLC to Willie D. Everett and Angela E. Everett; lots 62, 63, 64 and 65; Bloomer Hill Subdivision* O Spencer Todd Patterson to Spencer Todd Patterson and Ivey Marlowe Patterson; 3673 W. Hornes Church Road, Bailey* O Melinda W. Gaither to Michael Lee Gaither and Helen Christine Gaither; 1729 First Street Ext., Nashville* National O Federal
Mortgage Association to E. Norman Davis; 821 Wilkins St., Rocky Mount* O E. Norman Davis and Vivian L. Davis to N. Scott Davis; 821 Wilkins St., Rocky Mount* O Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells to The Bank of New York; 755 Nashville Road, Rocky Mount; $42. O Shields J. Harris to Federal National Mortgage Association; 201 Cobblestone Court, Rocky Mount; $368. O Cecil J. Hawley and Janet S. Hawley to Veronica Rodriguez and Sixto Tovar Rodriguez; 6193 Deans St., Bailey; $350. The following deeds were recorded with the Edgecombe County Register of Deeds from April 23-29. Each $2 in revenue stamps is equal to $1,000 in valuation. (* No fee required.) O Alma Outlaw Neal to Bat Holdings Eight LLC; 7172 Seven Bridges Road, Whitakers* O Bat Holdings Eight LLC to Misty D. Walton; 7172 Seven Bridges Road, Whitakers; $156. O Grady I. Ingle or Elizabeth B. Ells to Bank of America N.A.; 2896 Bynum Farm Road, Pinetops; $100. O Bettie Lee Eason Proctor and Alan R. Proctor to Bettie E. Proctor and Alan R. Proctor; tract 1, 5.0 acre; tract 2, 37.9 acres more or less; No. 13 Township* O Trustee Services of Carolina LLC to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp.; 1104 Bermuda Road, Rocky Mount* O Brock & Scott PLLC to Wilmington Trust N.A.; 1120 Bermuda Road, Rocky
Mount* O Lecora Dawson and Susie R. Dawson to Michael L .Dawson, Randy R. Dawson and Lisa R. Alexander; tract 3; 1.7 acres; No. 1 Township* O Jeremy Keith Fleming and Tiffany Morris Fleming to Steven G. Roberts and Lauren B. Roberts; 1152 N.C. 124 W., Macclesfield; $276. O William Lawrence Ellis Jr. to Quincy Farms; tract 5, 135.6 acres; and tract 2, 35.56 acres more or less; No. 5 Township; $60. O Mel Ayers and Helen S. Ayers to Ronald J. Williford and Joel P. Williford; lot 1, block B, 0.90 acre; No. 14 Township; $16. O Erma S. Revis and Dewey Revis to Myrian Denice Savage; lot; No. 13 Township; $24. O Minnie Lee Knight to Tarboro Savings Bank; 614 Forest Acres Drive, Tarboro; $81. O James L. Mangum and Peggy D. Mangum to James L. Mangum and Peggy D. Mangum; lot 6, block G, section four; Clifton Ridge Subdivision* O Randy L. Maryott and Jacqueline A. Kersey to Michael C. Kriebel and Kitty Jo Kriebel; 424 McNair Road, Tarboro; $470. O Jean W. Varnell to James J. Lewis; 601 Forest Acres Drive, Tarboro; $190. O Rebecca Griffin McBride, Connie Griffin Byrd and Kenneth W. Byrd to Erasto Garcia and Maricela Garcia; lot 30; Fox Hollow Subdivision; No. 11 Township; $30.
Weaker sales slowed home price gains By CHRIsTOPHeR s. RUGABeR AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON – U.S. home prices rose at a slightly slower pace in the 12 months that ended in March, a sign that weak sales have begun to restrain the housing market’s sharp price gains economists have noted over the last several months. Data provider CoreLogic says prices rose 11.1 percent in March compared with March 2013. Though a sizable increase, that was down a bit from February’s 12.2 percent year-over-year increase. On a month-to-month basis, prices in March rose 1.4 percent from February. But CoreLogic’s monthto-month figures aren’t adjusted for seasonal patterns, such as warmer spring weather. Home sales and construction have faltered since last fall, slowing the economy and preventing a more robust housing recovery. A harsh winter, higher buying costs and a limited supply of available homes
have discouraged many potential buyers. Existing-home sales in March reached their lowest level in 20 months. Some signs suggest that buying might be picking up a bit as the spring season gets underway and warmer temperatures prevail. Signed contracts to buy homes rose in March for the first time in nine months, the National Association of Realtors said last week. Even so, economists forecast that sales of existing homes will barely rise this year from 2013’s pace of 5.1 million. Sluggish sales, in turn, will slow annual price gains this year to roughly 5 percent or 6 percent, economists predict. CoreLogic forecasts that prices will increase just 6.7 percent in the 12 months that will end next March. Higher prices typically encourage some homeowners to sell, yet the number of homes on the market remains low. CoreLogic’s chief economist, Mark Fleming, said many homeowners might be reluctant to sell because they’ve locked in low mort-
gage rates and are hesitant to buy a home with a higher-rate mortgage. The Federal Reserve’s bond-buying program helped reduce the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage to as low as 3.3 percent in early 2013. The average is now about 4.3 percent, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. Fleming calculates that about a third of homeowners with mortgages are paying rates below 4 percent. An additional 15 percent are paying around the current average of 4.3 percent. That means roughly half of homeowners with mortgages are paying rates at or below the current level – roughly double the percentage of a year ago. Home prices in California have jumped 17.2 percent from a year ago, CoreLogic said. Nevada, at 15.5 percent, has posted the secondlargest gain, followed by Georgia, at 12.4 percent; Hawaii, 12.3 percent; and Oregon, 12.2 percent. The Riverside-San Bernardino, California, metropolitan area reported
the largest price gain over the past 12 months: 20.9 percent. It was followed by Los Angeles-Long Beach, with a 17.1 percent gain; Atlanta-Sandy Springs, 14.1
percent; Houston-Sugar Land, at 13.7 percent; and Chicago-Naperville, 11.3 percent. Home sales and construction began recovering about two years ago after
being hammered by the housing bust and Great Recession. But a jump in mortgage rates last spring caused sales of existing homes to start falling in the summer.
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What to know about installing new floors State Point Media
Whether you’re purchasing a home or remodeling your current one, floors are perhaps the biggest piece of your home investment puzzle. They’re also the literal base from which all other design choices are made. You may think you know exactly what you’re looking for, but innovations in home flooring have expanded and improved options. Before making a major home improvement decision, do your research.
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Carpets are cozy, but can be difficult to maintain if used in areas subject to stains and moisture. If you have pets or children, consider avoiding carpet entirely. If you do carpet your home, use dark colors to
create a cozier feel and lighter colors to make spaces feel larger. Planning ahead? Strong, bold colors may limit your future options when repainting walls or changing furniture.
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Wood-based engineered flooring has come a long way from its mid-1990s introduction to the United States. As recently as five years ago, faux wood flooring looked just that -- fake. Now they’ve actually become a preferred look for many homeowners, thanks to design improvements. “Today’s engineered floors have the beauty and durability of solid wood, and are available in every color and style you can walk upon,” says Tom Wood, president of Atlantabased franchisor Floor
Coverings International. “For the budget-conscious, they can provide a solid long-term investment and resale value.” Engineered flooring is comprised of wood layers stacked cross-grain and bonded together under heat and pressure. This process makes them stain resistant and more durable where pets’ claws and children’s toys are concerned. Additionally, they’re built to resist humidity and can be installed on any level of your home -- even a basement. “There is also a big eco-friendly aspect to newly engineered floors. Wood veneer uses far less wood than solid hardwood floors,” says Sandy Stratton, a franchisee owner for Floor Coverings International. Eco-friendly options on the market include lami-
nate made from recycled wood fiber, bamboo, cork, natural linoleum, sisal fiber area rugs, seagrass and coir mats (made from coconut husks) – along with stones, tiles, carpeting and natural wood.
Hardwood
Regular sweeping is generally all that’s needed to keep hardwood flooring looking great in the shortterm. However, periodic refinishing and repairing may be required. Additionally, footsteps and ambient echoes can cause rooms with hardwood flooring to be noisy. In general, wood flooring is not recommended for rooms subject to moisture exposure. If you do plan to use hardwood, consider sustainable options. For example, Floor Coverings Inter-
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Before starting a flooring project in your home, research all the options and installing methods before making your final decision on which product to use.
national offers hardwood flooring that’s certified by the non-profit Cradle-toCradle Silver, is eligible for green building Leadership
in Energy & Environmental Design credits, and meets Greenguard Environmental Institute’s indoor air quality requirements.
Standing water in your Realtors can help with dog-friendly home choices yard invites mosquitoes CTW Features
When architect Chris Rose first meets with clients, “One of the first questions I ask is, ‘Where do you feed the dog?’” Based in Charleston, S.C., Rose says he works “in an area with a relaxed lifestyle, and it seems like everyone either has dogs or ‘grand-dogs.’” We’re a canine-loving nation, says Lori Burger, senior vice president at Eugene Burger Management Corp., apartment management company in Rohnert Park, Calif. And whether it’s custom seaside homes or urban apartment communities, we’re catering to man’s best friend with special amenities, like low kitchen cabinet drawers that discreetly hold feeding bowls and doormen bearing doggie treats. Of course, some pet owners prefer cats, but when it comes to the impact on their owners’ housing, dogs rule. Although, as an architect, Rose has had a few felinerelated requests, “Cats seem like they slip away and don’t need as much,” he says. Here, a closer look at the convergence of canines and real estate.
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When renters are searching for an apartment, it’s far less likely that they’ll see “no pets allowed” prohibitions nowadays, notes Raylene Lewis of Century 21 Beal in College Station, Texas. Even when there is a ban, “the tenant can ask if it’s permissible to have his dog,” says Terri Sponburgh of RE/MAX Suburban, Libertyville, Ill. “I am seeing more willingness to accept pets as long as there is a pet deposit,” adds Becky Babcock of ERA Sunrise, Canton, Ga., who adds that may mean an extra $300 to $500 in an initial deposit to cover possible pet-related damage. Not only do far more apartment complexes allow dogs, many go to extra lengths for dog-owners, like adding fenced-in dog parks and washing stations for cleaning dirty paws and grooming, Burger says.
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In dog-friendly homes, one of the most favored amenities is a cabinet drawer that, when pulled out, offers a place that Fido finds easy to reach. It eliminates the bowls sitting on the floor, inevitably causing humans to knock them over, Rose says. In mud rooms or laundry rooms, a raised tub that is counter-high doubles as a dog-washing station and utility sink, he adds. Doggie doors built into a back door are convenient for homeowners, but often become worn-looking, Lewis says.
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While dog lovers abound, real estate agents warn that home sellers should keep the pooch away when potential buyers tour the house. “Even when it’s cute,” Babcock says, “the buyers can be distracted and pay more attention to the dog than the house.” If sellers can’t take their dog out of the house for showings, crating or keeping it in a back room, like a laundry room, is a solution. But, even when the pooch is out of sight, it may not be out of earshot or sniff distance, and that can discourage buyers. “I’ve had people who say they have allergies or hear loud barking and get scared and want to get out,” says James Plaster, broker with ERA Tradewind Real Estate, Boulder, Colo.
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On the flip side, agents say that just as homebuyers with children look for good neighborhood schools, buyers who own dogs like to know of nearby walking trails and dog parks. “We will mention dog parks in listings,” Lewis says. “Sometimes, too, if there is good doggie daycare nearby we will tell [buyers].” Fenced-in-yards are another selling point for canine buyers, Lewis adds. Moreover, she has seen dog owners bypass homes on busy streets for their pup’s protection.
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As you enjoy time outdoors, it’s important to remember that warmer weather means prime mosquito breeding season in outdoor areas around your home and yard. With the risk for mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus (WNV), families are being urged to take preventative steps to protect themselves, such as by using mosquito repellant and regularly emptying standing water in flower pots, gutters and other areas of their landscape. According to the Centers for Disease Control, there are no medications to treat or vaccines to prevent WNV infection. “Many homeowners may not realize that standing water and puddles in their yard can play a large role in attracting mosquitos. By being proactive, not only can you prevent costly issues that may be harmful to your health, but you can also keep your landscape a sanctuary that can be fully enjoyed,” says Ryan Larsen, a civil engineer with NDS, Inc, a nationwide leader in landscape drainage solutions. Known as “Dr. Drainage” at NDS, Larsen offers tips to help address larger issues that result from standing water:
low SPotS Because every land-
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Standing water in your yard can be a breeding ground for pesky mosquitoes, especially in the summer.
scape has different needs, homeowners can better prevent drainage issues by first becoming familiar with the topography of their yard, identifying low spots, downspouts and other structures that may inhibit water flow, like retaining walls, edging, even walkways and patios. Low spots can easily turn into “water reservoirs” and cause serious drainage problems. Once the low area becomes saturated with water, a muddy puddle begins to form, potentially attracting mosquitoes and other insects. The unsightly muddy area not only detracts from the surrounding landscape, causing grass to die, but can also evolve into more serious property damage that comes with a costly repair price and potential health issues.
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water A proper drainage system typically includes a catch basin, helping to facilitate the collection, conduction and discharge of excess water on your property. “By capturing excess water and transporting it away from low spots, catch basins are a very effective solution for homeowners,” says Larsen. “Depending on the terrain of your landscape, and with a little guidance, a drainage system can be installed over a weekend.”
diY tiPS For free resources, easy to follow instructional videos, product recommendations, installation instructions and links to local outlets where you can find the products that you need, visit www. ndspro.com.
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