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To succeed in short sales you need patience,presistence and problem solving.With more adjustable mortgages ready to reset to higher loan amounts short sales  represent a growing sector of the market.Short sales occur when the net proceeds from the sale of a home are not enough to cover the seller's mortgage and closing cost.The seller needs to apply for a seller's submission package with the lender to get their approval of less than their mortgage cost.The bank will need.seller's information consisting of W-2 forms,bank statements,two year tax returns,income and debt obligations,comps of home's estimate value,hardships letter.

The options besides a short sale are proposed by Fannie Mae and Freddie to assist subprime borrowers,lenders will offer loan modifications such as extend term of loan,add on delinquent payments to the principle,reduce interest rate to make loan more manageable.Short sales should be disclose to all prospective buyers.Would you like to prevent foreclosure ? Learn more at  www.BGS3.com  

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Here are some tips in saving gas: 1- Change your air filter  2- Keep your tires aligned and inflated properly  3- Drive slower 30-55mph  4- Make sure your gas cap fits secure  5- Avoid excessive idling  6- replace your spark plugs  7- Combine errands covering the same distance while engine is warm  8-Avoid carrying unneeded heavy items. Helpful Web Sites on gas prices www.bankrate.com , www.gasbuddy.com  , www.gasprices.mapquest.com , www.gaspricewatch.com , www.fueleconomy.gov

Celebrate the Coastal Waterways of the Cape Fear Region near Wilmington NC.Take a virtual cruise on the intracoastal Waterway from Wrightsville Beach to Calabash when you see the DVD Cruising Carolina.It is filled with breathtaking scenery and glimpses of communities along the North Carolina Cape Fear Coast.

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Homeowners are increasing living in high energy efficiency homes that cuts their electricity bills in half.80% of  homes built by Habitat comes equipped with efficient appliances,heat blocking windows,high grade ducts and insulation without gaps or breaks,solar heaters and solar panels.

Energy Efficiency in appliances and home design is called fifth fuel because it can keep down energy costs,reduce greenhouse gases and delay or eliminate the need for new power plants.Special Programs qualify for federal energy star rating.The savings is significant because homeowners are upgrading from older dwellings Energy Star qualifies homeowners additional 5 % break on electricity bills.

Commercial home builders see the market growing for more energy efficient homes because of the increasing prices and climate change.21% more homes are energy efficient  to the federal Energy Star standards.

Energy efficient appliances and designs costs more but will save on utility bills over time.Would you be willing to pay more for future results ? 

Come join the Mother,s Day Special Concert with the Lovin Spoonful May 10 ,7:00 PM  at Odell Williansom Auditorium in Supply NC on Hwy 17S.Steve Boone who lives in Leland NC still plays sings and play guitar in the 1960's Rock N Roll band along with Joe Butler ,Jerry Yester,Phil Smith and Mike Aruther.Some of their hit songs are Do You Believe in Magic ? Summer in the City and Daydream www.bccowa.com 

The film festival will be located at the Battleship NC  in Wilmington NC on HWY 17S May 9.Come see The Shop around the Corner 1940's comedy about two shop worker's in Budapest who realize they are pen pals. www.battleshipnc.com

Celebrate Hampstead Festival and Busniess Expo Sat. May 10 located at Hampstead Village Grounds Hwy 17 N. Music,Dance Auctions,Arts,Crafts,Exhibits and Food will be on display.Public welcome. www.celebratehampstead.org

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The USS North Carolina Battleship Submarine in Wilmington NC on Hwy 17S will be on display May 2,3,4 2008 Friday ,Saturday,Sunday 8:00-5:00.The USS Battleship comes alive when the Navy's latest nuclear power fast attack submarine is commissioned with a celebration of the historic events with NC Veterans.Re-enactors will portray Sailors and  Marines in the 1940's and you can explore the floating memorial and living history museum.A fireworks  display is Friday at 9:15 www.battleshipnc.com  910-251-5797.

Barack Obama,Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton made a campaign speech in the port city of Wilmington NC this week for the primary election May 6 in NC. 

NC Govenor  Mike Easley announced a $25.7 million  incentive for GE Hitachi Company in Castle Hayne ,NC to expand its operations and create  900 new jobs.

Parade of Homes on May 3rd  and  4th in the Cape Fear area  is the largest display  of homes by the talented local Home Builders Association.The 22nd annual Parade of Homes brings you the homebuyer,models and the skills of the local builders. www.wilmingtonparadeofhomes.com   Visit anytime www.brendakingrealtor.com