Sometimes, we can get sidelined by news reports and headlines that paint our housing market in a less-than-optimistic light.

But at LWS Homes, Inc., our business continues on the upswing with 30-plus neighborhoods (and growing) in our patriotic market of Fayetteville/Fort Bragg, North Carolina. We are forever grateful to live in a military market, where many of our home buyers are just out of their teens and 20s – and building a solid future for themselves and their young families.

Now, I am honored to announce that LWS Homes, Inc., has partnered with ERA Strother & Wilkerson Real Estate in Jacksonville, North Carolina, to provide homes for the residents there, including our Marines and their families around Camp Lejeune. This is an honor and privilege.

If looking for a brand-new home, we’d be so honored if you would consider LWS Homes, Inc., LWSHomes.com. We also have many of our neighborhoods featured on YouTube. This one is on Carolina Seasons, a golf course community near Fort Bragg …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRA3tWL2VYU

-Larry W. Strother

Let’s face it … there’s nothing like the smell of a brand-new house (except, for some, maybe the smell of a brand-new car!). All the tile, carpet, paint and fixtures are fresh. The appliances and countertops shine. The plumbing and electrical sings. Now, all need are you and your family to move in – along with the big-screen TV and comfortable furnishings – to turn this house into a HOME.

At LWS Homes, Inc., we specialize in new construction in the counties surrounding Fayetteville/Fort Bragg, North Carolina. From cozy to spacious, we have a variety of homes ranging from the $110s to mid-$300s. Some communities boast pools and clubhouses – or a postcard-perfect golf course.

Visit our YouTube Channel to see an great selection of neighborhoods, including this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-WIZdWfhN0&feature=share&list=UUFBJfEH4tEcUzklOHkH98Yg

Or  log on to www.LWSHomes.com. We’d also be honored if you’d Like LWSHomes on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter! Want to schedule a tour?  Call (910) 864-2325 … it would be our PLEASURE to show you why we love LWS Homes.

-Kevin B. Shortridge

Have you ever walked into a business and felt like you were a Star? Well, you are at ERA Strother Real Estate. From our concierge service to our highly trained agents – who anticipate and anticipate your every need – “A Culture of Memorable Service” is how we roll!

Part of our preparation involves awesome training. We believe in the power of camaraderie – and that’s just one reason why our Peer-to-Peer Exchanges have been so successful. Envision agents helping agents. Together, they create solutions to sell properties, secure listings and serve clients efficiently. The result is a win-win for all.

But there’s nothing like a visual to get a clearer picture. I’d be honored for you to take 41 seconds to view a video on our latest Peer-To-Peer Exchange.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGzqBUWj2_M

Together, we create SOLUTIONS. Together, we’re STRONG.

-Denise Strother

Real Estate Agent in Fayetteville NC

We get these questions a lot: Why should I contact a real estate agent and why can’t I just look for listings myself?

There are many benefits to contacting a real estate agent in Fayetteville NC before you move here.  A real estate agent in Fayetteville NC is going to have an awareness about the city and surrounding areas better than you may, being that you’re far away or have been living elsewhere.  A real estate agent in Fayetteville NC will be able to tell you things like:

-Commercial construction projects that may be happening in or near the area you’re searching for a home.  Have you ever seen a neighborhood grow quickly because a new super market or strip mall was recently built?  It happens! And while some may enjoy new shopping opportunities coming to their area, others may not.  A real estate agent in Fayetteville should have an awareness of possible commercial construction projects happening in the area where you’re looking for a new home.

-Houses that will be going on the market shortly, but aren’t technically listed yet.  Not everything gets listed right away.  Think of it this way: as soon as a homeowner is ready to sell, they often times contact their trusted real estate agent in Fayetteville NC.  This real estate agent is connected to other agents and can get the buzz among other agents about the home going quickly.

-Road construction is a constant part of a robust growing community.  Just like a real agent in Fayetteville NC will know about commercial construction, they may also know about future or possible road upgrades and changes that the city, county or state might be conducting.

-Availability of resources.  A real estate agent in Fayetteville NC can give you an idea of what to expect as far as services go.  Things like cable provider options, city water, and garbage removal should all be considered before purchasing a home.

Those are just a few reason why contacting a real estate agent in Fayetteville NC before you move here can be helpful.  With our network of agents at ERA Strother Real Estate, we’re sure to match you with an agent that can help you on your search to a new home.  Contact an ERA Strother Real Estate agent in Fayetteville NC today!

Homes for sale in Fayetteville NC: the importance of leaf removal

It’s cold and it gets darker so much earlier.  We know.  It’s hard to have the motivation to get outside and work on your yard while it’s dark when you leave in the morning, and dark when you get home.

But from a selling standpoint, leaf removal is one way you can easily make homes for sale in Fayetteville NC stand out.

Whether you’re trying to sell or attract renters while you wait for an offer, raking leaves can quickly create a cared for, manicured look without a whole lot of effort.  Homes for sale in Fayetteville NC that look cared for and cared about are more likely to attract buyers.

There are also other reason homes for sale in Fayetteville should maintain a well-kept lawn.

-Fire Safety: Believe it or not, leaves can be a fire hazard.  Fire quickly burns leaves and when they burn they create very light embers that can easily be picked up by the wind, which can spread the fire to other homes.

-Grass killer: In our area, grass can stay somewhat green year round.  Since we don’t often get frosts that freeze the ground and make plants go dormant for the winter, grass and some other plant material can keep some of its green year round.  However, if you let leaves pile up and completely cover your yard, the grass can’t get the necessary sunlight.

-The rot: Inevitably leaves will start to rot where they fall.  Once they get wet and sit for a time, they start to decompose, which only makes them harder to remove from the yards of homes for sale in Fayetteville.

What you can do:

-Hire a neighbor: often there are teenagers in the area of many homes for sale in Fayetteville looking to make some quick cash by raking or helping their neighbors with household chores.  If you don’t want to do it yourself, pay them to do it.

-Hire a landscaping company:  A landscaping company can come in and remove the leaves as well as maintain other areas of your yard or garden.

-Get raking: Did you know raking leaves is a calorie burning activity?!  Take an afternoon during the weekend and set the goal of getting the leaves raked up.  Do it in shifts or all at once.

Regardless of how you manage the leaves in your yard, homes for sale in Fayetteville benefit greatly from having a well maintained yard and cared for appearance.  If you’re on the search for homes for sale in Fayetteville NC, contact ERA Strother Real Estate today!