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SubjectDate Asked
Land Contract11/10/2011
  Q: We recently entered into a land contract in which the buyer received the $8000.00 credit. 18 months ...
  A: Good morning and please accept my apology for the lateness of this response. I am missing ...
Property listed with special condition "Estate"9/16/2011
  Q: We recently put in a bid on a property listed with the special condition "Estate". Our realtor does ...
  A: I am so sorry for taking so ling to answer, but I needed some time to think about this one. A ...
Buyer's appraisal came in low11/2/2010
  Q: Asking price was 259.9K, we negotiated a bit and offered full price if the seller replaces the ...
  A: First of all, the bank will only loan you the amount of the appraisal, as you well know. If the ...
second home/investment property10/19/2010
  Q: What are my options for purchasing an investment prop(rental) without a down pmt? Can I add the ...
  A: !! Unfortunately, for an investment property, you will need to put down 30% and I don't think you ...
real estate rental9/2/2010
  Q: My husband is in the military, we are renting a house near Fort Bragg. We are renting via a realtor. ...
  A: I want to start by saying that you to your husband for serving our country!! The link below is to ...
built mother in law suite...have questions2/13/2010
  Q: Built a mother in law suite on our property...not a permanent foundation. Wondering if we added a ...
  A: ..thanks for your question. There are many many additions and such to homes that are not ...
original purchase price of house2/2/2010
  Q: For tax purposes, I need to find the original price my parents paid for their home. It is ...
  A: Good morning.......you can go to the county website where the home is located in and look under ...
probate12/27/2009
  Q: When my dad died in 1980 he left a property in NC to me and my brother. I have paid property taxes ...
  A: Why is the property in probate? With the answer to that questions, I might be able to better answer ...
Question11/18/2009
  Q: Does the landlord have to sign the lease for it to be valid or can the agent just sign it. Also if ...
  A: If the agent you are referring to is the Property Management agent, then as long as the landlord has ...
Questions about homes and Short Sale11/5/2009
  Q: I wanted to know about homes in Johnston County. I'm looking to buy one, and am wondering around how ...
  A: ..I will answer this in parts: Homes in Johnson County can range from the 100's upward. The first ...
property survey8/5/2009
  Q: I have a few parcels that I am looking to have surveyed but the survey cost is nearly 5K. Do you ...
  A: Unfortunately, I can't locate any organization that conducts free surveys. However, I do have ...
property survey8/4/2009
  Q: I have a few parcels that I am looking to have surveyed but the survey cost is nearly 5K. Do you ...
  A: ..... What part of NC are you located in? How many acres do you need surveyed? With that ...
Easment for residential well7/23/2009
  Q: This is somewhat a legal question. I bouht my home in 2005 from a party whom bought it through ...
  A: When you purchase a home through foreclosure, it is exempt from a property disclosure, which is ...
air conditioning for rental property6/2/2009
  Q: I own an answering service and I have property management companies. I have to follow what they ask ...
  A: ...I would suggest visiting the website below regarding tenant law in North Carolina. I do not know ...
NORTH CAROLINA - REAL ESTATE5/3/2009
  Q: I noticed that you familiar with North Carolina Real estate. Can you please tell me if there is just ...
  A: ..yes you can surely find property in the Raleigh Durham area without a home/structure on it. I ...
sell or rent out4/21/2009
  Q: I own a home that was on the market for 7 months before I gave up and rented it out. The renter ...
  A: A couple of options for you: 1. In NC, a minimum of 680 credit score is required to get a loan, so ...
relocation4/3/2009
  Q: I'm originally from the South and my family is there. I have been living in California for twenty ...
  A: The first order of business is your price range. With the sale of your home, are you planning to ...
percentage to agent3/6/2009
  Q: we have found a buyer to our home its a family friend now we are getting an agent to draw up papers ...
  A: Do you have a listing aggreement with this agent? If so, even though you brought a family friend to ...

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I am a Realtor® in Raleigh Durham area and have working knowledge of the market in Durham, Raleigh, Hillsborough, Chapel Hill, Bahama, Rougemont, Roxboro and surrounding areas. If it involves real estate, I can help you!! I have worked extensively with foreclosures, as well as short sales. In addition, I have worked with many first time homebuyers...providing them with valuable information and insight into the exciting first home purchase!!!

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I was born and raised in Roxboro and spent much of my time in Durham. After living in Savannah, Georgia for some 14 years, I have returned to Durham. Since returning, I have been working as a Real Estate Professional and know the market well.

Organizations
National Association of Realtors® Durham Regional Associationof Realtors® Dover Ridge HOA Board Member President for Home & School Association for Immaculata Catholic School, Durham, NC Co-leader for Junior Troop 449

Education/Credentials
NC Certified Real Estate Broker Fonville Morisey Realty Broker Relocation Certified Associate Certified Real Estate Negotiator Completion of Fonville Morisey Staging To Sell

Awards and Honors
Fonville Morisey Manager's Award for April & December 2007; February, April & November 2008; March, April, May, July, August 2009; April, June, July, September & December 2010; March, April, May & July 2011 Fonville Morisey Sales Associate of the Month for March 2009,September 2010 & June 2011 Fonville Morisey Listings Sold Associate of the Month for December 2010 Fonville Morisey Executive's Club 2007, 2008 & 2010 Fonville Morisey Director's Club 2009 Fonville Morisey Fast Trackers Award 2007 Fonville Morisey Spirit Award for Croasdaile office 2010

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