LIZ MIESNIK – MDA’S Most Wanted Citizen!

In an effort to give back to the community, Gold Crown will be helping raise money for  MDA and Jerry's Kids- I NEED YOUR HELP! Click on the Picture!! I'm going behind bars for "GOOD" PLEASE HELP BAIL ME OUT! There is nothing more rewarding than to help others and give back to our community! Your donation ...

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Happy Holidays from Gold Crown Realty!

Gold Crown Realty wishes all our past, present and future clients a holiday filled with peace, prosperity and happiness! This time of year, we like to thank all our clients and business associates who have made it possible for Gold Crown Realty to be the best it can be! Through hard ...

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1608 East 5th Street

Wonderful home walking distance to ECU - features hardwoods,arched entryways,tile flooring,living room and office with built-ins and fireplaces,large master bedroom with fireplace, large kitchen/breakfast room with work island,4 bedrooms down with 2 baths, extra large bonus room or additional bedroom on 2nd floor. Includes approx. 375 sq. ft. studio apartment ...

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4113 Countrydown Drive

Exquisite custom home on corner lot - Arched entryways, lighted trey ceilings, beautiful hardwoods, super large open kitchen with workisland and granite, familyroom with fireplace, hand painted faux finishes, Gorgeous master bath with large his and hers closets, bonus/recreation room with built ins,formal dining with columns. Professional landscaping and courtyard ...

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1914 Black Jack Grimesland Road

3.24 acres - no road frontage, deeded easment driveway - private - stick built, modular or mobile home if manufactures within last 5 years -minimum 1200 sq. ft.- perk test and plot on file at listing office

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1871 Allen Road

.34 acres on allen road

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37 Lake Shore Drive

Nice spacious secluded lot located in the Lake Shore Subdivision in the City of Rocky Mount. Level, wooded lot has a nice view of lake

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300 Kent Road

Custom built on corner lot, just blocks from Brook Valley Country Club. Large fenced-in back yard w/ deck & beautiful landscaping. Front porch provides ample room for a porch swing & rocking chairs. Bright, sunny eat-in kitchen. Spacious master bedroom w/ walk-in closet. Plantation shutters throughout. Crown molding & hardwood ...

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106 Salem Circle

Nice home with large lot and secluded back yard. Concrete driveway, entry foyer with parquet floor,formal living room, formal dining room, large family room with gas logs and glass doors leading to large deck, kitchen with breakfast nook, ceramic tile in bathrooms, double garage. Bring all offers.

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4304 Lagan Circle

Hardwood flooring,cathedral,vaulted and trey ceilings,custom cabinetry,bay windows in the formal dining and breakfast nook,granite countertops,tile backsplash,ss appliances,and under cabinet lighting in the kitchen,living room with built in bookshelves, gas fireplace and vaulted ceiling,whirlpool,front and back patios,-1 percent buyers agent bonus with acceptable offer

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103 Rackley Drive

GREAT BRICK/VINYL HOME WITH 4 BEDROOMS IN MAIN HOME AND 1 BEDROOM W/FULL BATH OVER CARPORT (MOTHER IN LAW SUITE) OVER 1/2 ACRE OF PROPERTY DOUBLE CARPORT CURRENLTY RENTED FOR $1000 PER MONTH MONTH TO MONTH LEASE GREAT FOR INVESTMENT OR PERSONAL HOME SQUARE FOOTAGE PER TAX CARD

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2777 Ivy Road

Wonderful brick and vinyl home situated on approx. .65 acres Vaulted ceilings in kitchen/dining area, work island, large laundry room with sink, columns in the entrance to the kitchen, master bath w/whirlpool, double vanity and stand up shower. Approx 1500 sf of unfinished bonus room upstairs-framed and partially sheetrocked-could be ...

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River Branch Road

NEW CONSTRUCTION 4BR 3 BA WITH HARDWOOD AND CERAMIC TILE FLOORING, CATHEDRALTREY AND VAULTED CEILINGS,ARCHED ENTRYWAYS AND SIGNATURE CURVED WALL, CUSTOM CABINETRY, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS IN KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM, TILE BACKSPLASH, UNDER AND OVER CABINET LIGHTING, WORK ISLAND,FORMAL DINING ROOM AND OFFICE ALSO FINISHED BONUS ROOM UP WITH BEDROOM AND BATH UP ...

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6626 Church Street

  Completely remodeled home all new stainless steel appliances. All new cabinetry in kitchen All new windows Walking distance to Indian Trails Hardwood floors throughout with tile in the kitchen and dining room Fenced in backyard BRING ALL OFFERS

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Land! Land! Land!

Various pacels of land throughout North Carolina- Greenville, Grimesland,  and Vilas NC - Prices range from $18,000- $1,300,000 - call for more info!! 252-355-5700

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New Tax Credit Rules

November 8,2009 New Tax Credit Rules This new tax credit extends and expands the credit set to expire on November 30th, 2009.  The new legislation is effective November 7, 2009 and expires April 30, 2010. Highlights are as follows: The first time homebuyer tax credit remains at: $8000.  First time buyer definition of eligibility:  must ...

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EXTENSION OF TAX CREDIT?

November 3, 2009 Extending the credit - almost there The extension and expansion of the homebuyer tax credit is the pending business in the Senate. After a long week of negotiation on the credit, an agreement on the scope of both expansion and extension has been reached. The extension is part of ...

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GREENVILLE AREA GREEN BUILDING TOUR

The fouth annual Greenville Area Green Building Tour will take place on Saturday, October 3rd from 10am to 3 pm. This year's tour focuses on Energy Effieiency, Renewable Energy and will also feature 3 residential homes- one using Passive Solar architecture, one Active Solar system (solar hot water and photovoltaic ...

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Why Work With an EcoBroker?

EcoBrokers are professional Real Estate agents trained to assist clients in their pursuit of properties that provide affordability, comfort and a healthier environment. There are only a few EcoBrokers in the Eastern North Carolina Region. Here is a list of a few benefits of using an EcoBroker: Sellers: Anyone can price your ...

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Liz Miesnik Earns EcoBroker Certified Designation

Local Real Estate Professional Certified to Address and encourage the Benefits of Energy Efficiency and Green Features in Homes  Greenville, NC – 9/15/09 – Liz Miesnik of Gold Crown Realty in Greenville has earned the EcoBroker Certified® designation, having successfully completed an award-winning informative training program on the energy and environmental ...

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1916 BlackJack Grimesland Road

16 acres in private setting - partially wooded, stick built,modular or mobile home.Min 1200 sq. ft. Small Pond on property -Deeded shared easement driveway - map and perk test on file at listing office -

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4113 Countrydown Drive

  SOLD!!Exquisite custom home on corner lot - Arched entryways, lighted trey ceilings, beautiful hardwoods, super large open kitchen with workisland and granite, familyroom with fireplace, hand painted faux finishes, Gorgeous master bath with large his and hers closets, bonus/recreation room with built ins,formal dining with columns. Professional landscaping and courtyard ...

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171 Glowing Hearth Lane

High in the lush Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina at 3600 foot elevation on 1.25 acres of rolling hills sits an expansive home with 360 degrees of spectacular panoramic views. This estate includes a luxurious 5,500 square foot family mansion with every amenity. Seven sets of 8 foot high French ...

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361 Glowing Hearth Lane

2 Bedroom,2 bath family cottage with soaring 18 foot high ceilings in the living room with white pine tongue and groove ceilings and windows everywhere! A large stone fireplace and hearth with timber mantel, 100 gallon double Jacuzzi, double vanities, a fully equipped kitchen with imported Mexican Terra Cotta tile ...

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Heifer International-Help be part of the Solution…

  Looking through the newspaper this weekend, I noticed an article regarding Heifer International. I am very familiar with this organization and have heard little about them in this area. My family and I personally volunteered for Heifer International at their Learning Center in Rutland Massachusetts  - Overlook Farm for almost ...

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First Social-Networking Site For Young Eco-Warriors

Junior tree-huggers have a new tool in their planet-saving arsenal: Habitat Heroes, the first global social-networking Web site that brings eco-savvy kids together so they can share their ideas on protecting the environment, while learning about the issues at stake through interactive games and tools. On the site, kids can adopt ...

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Staging on a Budget – Kitchens

KITCHEN Appeal to the sense of smell- Put something in the oven like apple pie,cookies or fresh bread. Or, simmer some cinnamon sticks and add a few drops of vanilla to make the home smell fresh and clean. Accessorize Adding decorative items in the kitchen can warm up the area and make it more ...

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Organic Gardening 101-GCR “Green” Series

Organic gardening sounds fabulous in principle—but in practice it can be hard and intimidating work. All those weeds to keep up with, tomatoes to stake and sideshoots to pinch, watering, feeding, pruning—for newbies it can be a daunting process. But really, the trick is to only bite off what you ...

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Benefits of a “Green Home”

Benefits of a Green Home: There are many reasons for owning or purchasing a green home. Operating Costs The technologies and practices required to build a green home to certain criteria may result in lower costs to operate the home. Energy-efficient appliances, lighting systems, and HVAC equipment result in lower energy consumption compared ...

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Staging on a Budget – Bedrooms

Staging Bedrooms: Make a Bed Another trick to add a bed:Purchase an inexpensive air mattress that has a folding frame off the floor.  Once the bedding is on and staged, it's hard to tell the air mattress from a real bed. After the home sells, just deflate, fold and pack.  Get a Fabric ...

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3921 LL3 Sterling Pointe Drive

Great 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath townhome minutes to everything! Lovely patio, fireplace, neutral colors. Great first home or investment property - located minutes to Pitt Community College.

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What is “Green” Building?

What is Green?   What goes into a green home? Green homes incorporate environmental considerations and resource efficiency into every step of the building and development process to minimize environmental impact. The design, construction, and operation of a home must focus on energy and water efficiency, resource efficient building design and materials, indoor ...

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Staging on a Budget – Living Rooms

LIVING ROOMS Create a Focal Point 1. "Pick out the most visible corner and put a large plant,silk trees work best. Set up a spotlight behind it so it lights up the leaves and throws an interesting shadow on another wall. It really makes a difference in a person's perception of the ...

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6 Landscaping Tricks to Wow Buyers!

6 Landscaping Tricks That Wow Buyers 1. Add splashes of color. With every changing season, a landscape should provide a new display of colors, textures, and fragrances. 2. Size trees and shrubs to scale. These should be planted in the right scale for the house so that they don’t block windows, doors, ...

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2909 A Cedar Creek Road, Greenville NC 27834

Great end unit townhome just down the street from PCMH and just minutes to ECU - HOA includes basic cable, trash p/u, pool and tennis facilities,yard/building maintenance and pest control. Great first home or investment -ready to move in! Directions:Hwy 43 (5th Street) towards Faulkland - left on Bs BBQ Road ...

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2907 G Cedar Creek Road, Greenville NC 27834

Great 2 bedroom townhome just down the street fromt PCMH and minutes to ECU. $4000 in upgrades - new carpet in living room and new kitchen floor -  HOA includes basic cable, trash p/u, yard and exterior building maintenance, pool and tennis facility and pest control. Great first home or ...

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1239 Autumn Lakes Drive Grimesland, NC 27837

PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Beautifully located lot with water view of Lake #1 in prestigious Autumn Lakes.

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191 Pond Ln. GRIMESLAND, NC 27858

SOLD!! PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Wonderful home on approx. 6 acres in private setting just minutes to Greenville. Ceramic tile and hardwood flooring, office/study, formal dining room, chair rail and crown moldings, fireplace, whirlpool and separate entrance to bedroom 4 / bonus with approx. 300 extra square feet of space. Beautiful pool area ...

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REDUCED! Beautiful Brick Ranch-Ready to Move-in!

THIS HOME FEATURES A 3D INTERACTIVE FLOOR PLAN - LOG ONTO: http://o3dh.com/584 to virtually walk through, move furniture and decorate! LEASED THROUGH JULY 2011 - Beautiful brick ranch with great open floor plan for entertaining, surround sound, Italian tile flooring, sunroom, custom cabinets, cental vac, security system, hot tub with privacy ...

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2867 Preston Lane Grimesland, NC 27837

Beautiful home on 1/2 acre at end of cul de sac for privacy. Arched entryways, detail moldings over all windows and doors, open floor plan, skylights in master bedroom and bath and office. Office with built in file cabinets, all closets with built ins, tile baths, fireplace, vaulted ceilings, upstairs ...

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1609 Oxford Road GREENVILLE, NC 27834

Exceptional home with many extras on an extra large corner lot - 1 master bedroom down which is handicap accessible, 1 master bedroom up with an additional 4 bedrooms upstairs. Great room with 2 fireplaces, spacious sun porch, large living room, formal dining room, eat in kitchen, all-purpose room and ...

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4212 Barrington Dr. GREENVILLE NC 27834

SOLD!!! It's All About the Details... This exceptional home built by Morrison Homes is a rare find. Located minutes to PCMH and ECU and in the quiet subdivision of Barrington Fields, this home offers an open floor plan for easy entertaining. Open foyer with cathedral ceilings and hardwood flooring which ...

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289 Farmington Road GRIMESLAND NC 27837

The last lot in Holly Ridge! Beautiful 3.19 acre wooded lot in peaceful neighborhood- adjacent to Holly Ridge Stables - 1800 sq. ft minimum home with plans to be approved by architectural committee - NO CITY TAXES! Plat and septic on file at listing office.

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412 Circle Dr. GREENVILLE NC 27858

One of the largest brick ranches in Hardee Acres- large rooms,formal dining, living room with fireplace, laundry room, double attached garage, - needs a little TLC, priced to sell quickly! NO CITY TAXES!!-Heating system replaced within the last 5 years per seller - being sold as-is.

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5934 NC Hwy 33 GRIMESLAND, NC 27837

4.28 Acres land - 402 feet road frontage - located between Greenville and Grimesland.  This ready to build land is in a great location.

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2148 Flagstone Ct. Unit L-4 GREENVILLE, NC 27834

Located near medical district, this 2 Bedroom, 1 1/2 bath townhome is located in the popular Cobblestone Subdivision.  The Kitchen/Breakfast area flows to the outside patio. In addition, there are two spacious bedrooms upstairs.

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171 Glowing Hearth Ln. VILAS NC 28226

High in the lush Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina at 3600 foot elevation on 1.25 acres of rolling hills sits an expansive home with 360 degrees of spectacular panoramic views. This estate includes a luxurious 5,500 square foot family mansion with every amenity. Seven sets of 8 foot high French ...

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LIZ MATIS MIESNIK RECOGNIZED FOR INTERNET MARKETING EXCELLENCE

GOLD CROWN REALTY and LIZ MATIS MIESNIK RECOGNIZED FOR INTERNET MARKETING EXCELLENCE Greenville, NC May 14th, 2009-- Nationally renowned real estate marketing and technology speaker and REALTOR.com® Vice President, Max Pigman, has presented to Liz Matis Miesnik of Gold Crown Realty the “Real Estate Online Marketing Award of Excellence”. The ...

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Home Buyer’s Down Payment FAQs

With today's combination of lower home prices, some of the lowest interest rates the industry has ever offered, and the $8000 tax incentive for first-time buyers, buying a home has never been so attractive. The only real hurdle left for many Americans is coming up with a down payment. With ...

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Buyer Tax Credit Loan Guidance Coming Soon

Buyer Tax Credit Loan Guidance Coming Soon Detailed guidance on the federal government’s plan to provide short-term loans to borrowers using the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit is expected to be out shortly, but a spokesperson from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which is writing the guidance, couldn’t give ...

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Rates Below 5% for Ninth Week Straight!

Rates Below 5% for Ninth Week Straight Freddie Mac reports a slight rise this week in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate to 4.86 percent from 4.84 percent in the previous week. Rates have been below 5 percent for nine weeks in a row. Last year at this time, the average 30-year rate ...

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Tax Credit Can Be Used for Down Payment

Shaun Donovan, secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, on Tuesday said that the Federal Housing Administration is going to permit its lenders to allow home buyers to use the $8,000 tax credit as a down payment. Previously, most buyers wouldn't receive the funds until after they filed ...

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Points on the $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Home Buyers 2009

1.    The Credit is equivalent to 10% of the purchase price of the home, but is capped at $8,000. Does not have to be repaid. 2.    Applies to First Time Homebuyers who have not owned a principal residence for 3 years before buying a home.(Excludes vacation homes, but is not applied ...

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