Stacy Sparks' Blog

Hosting a get-together or event is an often rewarding experience. You get to spend time with your loved ones, show off the nuances of your home and enjoy the atmosphere of having everyone around. But what if there was a way to enhance that atmosphere while minimizing cleanup? Here are a few ways entertaining outdoors can improve your...

Cleaning

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Posted on 12/25/2022

Home Safety Basics: Fire Prevention

Keeping your home safe doesn't have to be complicated. By practicing good habits and establishing best practices with everyone in your household, you can prepare for--and prevent--major issues. Fire safety is a particular concern that can be accomplished by remembering a few simple tips. Here are the basics of household fire safety: Maintain & Test Your Smoke Detectors...

Fire Prevention

Fire Safety

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Posted on 12/18/2022

What Homebuyers Should Know About HUD Homes

If you're searching for a new home, you may have come across references to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) homes. HUD offers government mortgage insurance programs and loans. But what is a HUD home, exactly? Here are the basics to help you with your home search: HUD Homes: The Basics HUD homes are foreclosed properties reclaimed by the...

Housing Programs

Property Types

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Posted on 12/11/2022

Building codes: Best practices for home remodeling

When building a new home, architects need to follow strict building codes to make sure everything is built according to safety standards. It’s important for homeowners to know and understand major building codes before modifying the structure or layout of the home. Unfortunately, code violations are common when remodeling and can result in expensive fines or unreliable construction....

Building Codes

Building Permits

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Posted on 12/04/2022

Why build a greenhouse?

If you want to get the most out of their gardening regardless of climate, one of the best ways is to build a greenhouse. Greenhouses come in many styles and can be built to fit your specific needs. Whether you own a few plants or maintain an entire garden, here are some of the biggest reasons to consider...

Diy

DIY

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Posted on 01/17/2023

Another Property Sold - 115 Ellery Street #112, Newport, NC 28570

Real Estate

Newport

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Posted on 12/29/2022

Another Property Sold - 211 Leonard Street, Jacksonville, NC 28540

BEAUTIFUL VIEWS!! This 3 bed 4 bath townhouse is nestled on a quiet street near downtown Jacksonville. Perfect for the first time home buyer or a second residence. It boasts gorgeous views of the New River, has a spacious back yard (partially fenced for fido or the kids), a private dock, boat lift AND it comes furnished. Located within walking distance to restaurants, parks, entertainment and more. Close to area beaches, Camp LeJeune, MCAS and Stone Bay, you won't want to miss out on this excellent...

Real Estate

Jacksonville

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Posted on 12/13/2022

111 Koonce Circle, Jacksonville, NC 28540 now has a new price of $279,000!

Welcome to Bayshore Estates! This beautiful, established neighborhood is host to one of the first communities established in Jacksonville. If a home town feel is what your looking for this is the perfect home for you! This adorable 2/1.5 is nestled on a spacious cleared lot that is a perfect play area for kids or fur-babies. The home, technically, is 2 beds but there is potential for a 4 bed with some creative thinking and ingenuity. Complete with an above ground pool (that has the feel of an inground pool) , hot tub, patio area and storage sheds this private back yard is perfect for entertaining. The interior of the home boasts original...

Real Estate

Jacksonville

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Posted on 12/02/2022

Another Property Sold - 111 Frederick Lane, Midway Park, NC 28544

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