Local New Bern News - Market Update

This column is customized each month so that I can share with you, the current monthly statistics. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions! Or, visit my website at www.NewBernHomes.com.

HOMES SOLD (Closed), October 1 through October 31 (from NRRAR MLS Service)
Under $99,999 = 12
$100K-$139,999 = 14
$140K-$179,999 = 28
$180K-$219,999 = 15
$220K-$259,999 = 09
$260K-$299,999 = 04
$300K-$349,999 = 02
$350K-$399,999 = 01
$400K-$499,999 = 01
$500K-$999,999 = 00
Over $1,000,000 = 01

Total October 2009 = 87
Total October 2008 = 104
Total October 2007 = 128

NEIGHBORHOOD PROPERTIES "SOLD", October 1 through October 31 (from NRRAR MLS Service)

NEIGHBORHOOD PROPERTIES "FOR SALE" (from NRRAR MLS Service)



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Happy Thanksgiving from Dianne Dunn & Team New Bern

Dear Neighbors and Friends,

Fall is upon us! With the leaves beautifully turning colors, I have decided to share with you a few fall recipes that I have collected. For a tasty snack, try this toasted pumpkin seed recipe. For a hearty meal, try this flavorful baked corned beef recipe. Served with tender baked potatoes, this meal is guaranteed to be a hit!

A Great Way To Enjoy Your Thanksgiving Meal

Got your feathers ruffled worrying about having the folks over for Thanksgiving? "Stuffed" with dozens of recipes, cooking tips, with a thawling video and suggestions for leftovers Butterball talks turkey!

This Thanksgiving Feast is loaded (but no calories), with sites to prepare you for your big day, from Thanksgiving recipes to saying grace, to the scoop on diets (for after the big day!).

And to watch 30 famous chefs demonstrate their favorite Thanksgiving recipes, check out the Virtual Chef. Then check out the All Recipes for pie recipes. What do they serve in the rest of the nation? Epicurious has the menus! Reader's Digest has a Thanksgiving Guide for Entertaining, recipes and just plain fun.

If your idea of giving thanks doesn't include turkey, you can get some great holiday feast ideas. The Vegetarian Kitchen has a great selection of recipes as does the The Low Fat Vegetarian and the Vegetarian Resource Guide.

The History of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving originated with three days of prayer and feasting celebrated by the Plymouth colonists in 1621. The first national Thanksgiving Day, proclaimed by President George Washington, was celebrated on Nov 26, 1789.

The First Thanksgiving has links to a picture timeline, a virtual voyage back in time to the seventeenth century. What did the Pilgrims really eat on Thanksgiving? Think it was turkey? Find out at the History Channel's Thanksgiving page.

At Things you can say at Thanksgiving, you'll learn why turkeys gobble and just about everything you need to know about turkeys. But, just in case that's not enough, you can check out the Thanksgiving Survival Guide to help you with your planning.

Thanksgiving Music

Just for fun, download Over the River and Through the Woods at Thanksgiving Traditions. And then, if it's Over the River and Through the Woods you go RoadTrip America will help you in preparing for your holiday travel plans.

For a Feast of Songs to go with your big feast visit Nine Stones. Or if you are a high tech listener check out this MP3 site for holiday music downloads.

Let the Thanksgiving Festivities begin with a Celebration of the first Thanksgiving, with entertainment, music, stories and a virtual turkey to take home!

Thanksgiving on the Web has more turkey facts, postcards, fall colors in different states, recipes and Thanksgiving stories. And what do Pilgrims and football have in common? They're all part of the Thanksgiving tradition. Thanksgiving Trivia will tell you how well you know your Thanksgiving history.

Thanksgiving Cards to Send to Friends and Family

Send your friends and loved ones thanks with a Thanksgiving card from:

• America's Thanksgiving Cards
• 123 Greetings
• Thanksgiving Card
• Blue Mountain Greetings
  

A Kid's Thanksgiving

To keep the kiddies occupied before Thanksgiving there are games and entertainment galore at these sites.

• The Holiday Spot has crafts, games, quizzes, and tons of fun stuff for all ages.
• Kids Domain Thanksgiving Central has a complete list of animations, clip art, games, cards, and more!
• Thanksgiving Kids Safe Site - Games, History, Crafts and Thanksgiving Fun Links.
  

Kids just love watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade. It's an extravaganza! Find out how they inflate these huge balloons and create the floats! The site's drop-down menu has photos and information about all of the NY attractions and buildings.

Best Wishes for a Wonderful Thanksgiving!

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Realtor for both New and Resale Properties. Thank You!

Dianne Dunn and Team New Bern
Keller Williams Realty
New Bern, NC

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Search All Properties in the New Bern area.

Local New Bern News - Market Update

This column is customized each month so that I can share with you, the current monthly statistics. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions! Or, visit my website at www.NewBernHomes.com.

HOMES SOLD (Closed), September 1 through September 30 (from NRRAR MLS Service)

Under $99,999 = 26
$100K-$139,999 = 17
$140K-$179,999 = 33
$180K-$219,999 = 19
$220K-$259,999 = 10
$260K-$299,999 = 02
$300K-$349,999 = 01
$350K-$399,999 = 02
$400K-$499,999 = 01
$500K-$999,999 = 01
Over $1,000,000 = 01

Total September 2009 = 113
Total September 2008 = 127
Total September 2007 = 150

NEIGHBORHOOD PROPERTIES "SOLD", September 1 through September 30 (from NRRAR MLS Service)

NEIGHBORHOOD PROPERTIES "FOR SALE" (from NRRAR MLS Service)



For the BEST Internet Marketing, and the Most Responsive Service in New Bern, Contact DIANNE! Email Dianne (252) 636-3301 or Toll Free: (888) 781-8800

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Happy Halloween from Dianne Dunn & Team New Bern!

Dear Neighbors and Friends,

A quick reminder that November 1st is Daylight Savings! Don't forget to turn your clocks back AND change the batteries in your smoke detectors!

It's scary but according to the International Mass Retail Association, Halloween has become the second leading holiday after Christmas.

More Scary Facts: This Halloween, Americans will:

1. Consume $2 billion worth of chocolate and candy.
2. Spend $2.7 billion on pumpkins, greeting cards and party supplies.
3. Spend $1.5 billion on costumes and $756 million on decorations.
4. The Association also says that Americans will buy an estimated 20 million pounds of candy corn this year.

A Calorie-Free Way To Enjoy Halloween

Just surf on by and have fun on these sites - cool sites for Kids and Adults:

Need a Costume for that Halloween Party?

This one is dedicated to help you come up with the best! Halloween Street has costumes and accessories for all ages. Then there's spooktacular designs at Star Costumes.

Halloween Recipes and Goosebump Treats

Halloween Recipes and Ben and Jerry's Flavor Graveyard is full of fun for the kids. And don't miss Mimi's CyberKitchen is full of tasty treats.

Pumpkin Carving Sites

Pumpkin carving 101 has great tips for all ages and Halloween Web has some trivia and monster folklore for your younguns. Check out Pumpkin Masters for techniques and patterns.

Jokes and Riddles & Scary Sounds and Cool Midi Music

Halloween Central is full of Witchy Wonders and Scary Stories. Or to clear-up all those Halloween myths try Halloween-Online.com. Super Globe has lots of cool sounds and music. This site will entertain you with spooky music while you surf it!

Halloween Cards to Send to Friends and Family

Bluemountain is always a favorite and Hallmark has some great ideas too! Marlo has some great cards for kids. For extra scary cards try this site.

Halloween Safety

Halloween Online has some helpful tips to make your Halloween happy and safe. Also, be sure to check out our Halloween Safety Guide, including tips on Trick-or-Treat Safety and Costume Safety! I hope that you've enjoyed this site.

Have a Happy and Safe Halloween!


Feel free to forward this page to your family and friends, and please recommend me as your Realtor for both New and Resale Properties.

Dianne Dunn and Team New Bern
Keller Williams Realty
New Bern, NC

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Search All Properties in the New Bern area.

September News From Dianne Dunn & Team New Bern!

Fall is upon us! With the leaves turning beautiful colors, I wanted to share with you a few fall recipes that I have collected.

For a hearty meal, try this flavorful baked corned beef recipe. Served with tender baked potatoes, this meal is guaranteed to be a hit! For busy families, be sure to try this easy, "no-fuss" biscuit pot pie. In about 20 minutes, it is ready to be enjoyed.

This recipe for baked chicken with apricots takes full advantage of in-season fruits. Play around with this recipe, using pineapples or cherries, and discover a new family favorite!

For a tasty snack, try this toasted pumpkin seed recipe. Indulge your sweet tooth with this delightful baked caramel corn. Melted brown sugar, butter and vanilla provides a base for a syrupy concoction guaranteed to delight the whole family. Dig in!

Fall Fun In New Bern...

New Bern is the place to be! Looking for some fall fun? Click on the links below!

• To view the events calendar, click here.
• For New Bern events, click here.

Cleaning Up!

Fall cleaning can be a hassle, but the links below have special tips to make saying your final good bye to summer a little bit easier.

• Our Garden Gang has some wonderful ideas on how to clean up your home garden.
• The Home Improvement Web offers 10 time-saving tips to give your backyard a head start on spring.
• For a guideline on seasonal cleaning, visit About.com's Seasonal Cleaning Chores.

Decorate With Style

Love the autumn, but feel stumped when it comes to decorating your home? I have found some great links that have amazing decorating ideas for the interior and exterior of your home!

About.com has a wonderful section dedicated to fall decorating. Gorgeous centerpiece designs are featured on Better Homes and Gardens. They also have a section dedicated to Outdoor Halloween Decorating. For more recipes and craft ideas, be sure to visit Happy Harvest. Get your kids involved! KidsDomain is your source for all things fall.

Enjoy your September!

Local New Bern News - Market Update

This column is customized each month so that I can share with you, the current monthly statistics. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions! Or, visit my website at www.NewBernHomes.com.

HOMES SOLD (Closed), August 1 through August 31 (from NRRAR MLS Service)

Under $100K = 12
$100K-$159,999 = 39
$160K-$199,999 = 15
$200K-$249,999 = 14
$250K-$299,999 = 05
$300K-$399,999 = 07
$400K-$499,999 = 00
Over $500,000 = 02

Total August 2009 = 94
Total August 2008 = 149
Total August 2007 = 191

NEIGHBORHOOD PROPERTIES "SOLD", August 1 through August 31 (from NRRAR MLS Service)

NEIGHBORHOOD PROPERTIES "FOR SALE" (from NRRAR MLS Service)



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Only 92 Days Left!

That's right ... the last date for a purchase/close on a property is November 30, 2009, for the Federal Housing Tax Credit up to $8,000!

You, or a member of your family may be eligible. Here's a helpful link with guidelines to find answers about the government program:

Federal Housing Tax Credit


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Dianne Dunn and Team New Bern
Keller Williams Realty
New Bern, NC

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Visit our Website:

Search All Properties in the New Bern area.

Local New Bern News - Market Update

This column is customized each month so that I can share with you, the current monthly statistics. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions! Or, visit my website at www.NewBernHomes.com.

HOMES SOLD (Closed), July 1 through July 31 (from NRRAR MLS Service)
Under $100K = 06
$100K-$159,999 = 33
$160K-$199,999 = 26
$200K-$249,999 = 18
$250K-$299,999 = 04
$300K-$399,999 = 06
$400K-$499,999 = 03
Over $500,000 = 01

Total July 2009 = 97
Total July 2008 = 144
Total July 2007 = 183

NEIGHBORHOOD PROPERTIES "SOLD", July 1 through July 31 (from NRRAR MLS Service)

NEIGHBORHOOD PROPERTIES "FOR SALE" (from NRRAR MLS Service)

For the BEST Internet Marketing, and the Most Responsive Service in New Bern, Contact DIANNE!
Email Dianne
(252) 636-3301 or Toll Free: (888) 781-8800

www.NewBernHomes.com
Search ALL Properties in New Bern!