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Friday, December 28, 2007
Our Report on Morganton, NC Real Estate 2007
We have reached the end of December, 2007. C. Ervin & Associates Realty has had a good year. It is without a doubt a Buyer's market for real estate here in Morganton, North Carolina, as it is in much of the country. However, here at C. Ervin, we are recording another increase in sales for the past year!
C. Ervin & Associates Realty is a friendly, small town, highly professional, service-oriented, exclusive Morganton real estate firm ready to handle all of your buying or selling needs. After all, we have been successfully selling homes and property in Morganton and Burke County, North Carolina since 1990 with proven results. We offer true personalized service that is almost nonexistent in the real estate world today.
Get in touch if you are thinking about buying or selling real estate in Morganton or Burke County, NC in 2008. You will not be disappointed with our superior level of service.
888-278-2383 bobbie@cervin.com
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Brrr!
My outdoor temp was 14 this AM when I got up. As I write this it is 23 and a sunny and clear day here on Lake James, near Morganton, North Carolina. As I glanced accross Sherman's Hollow from my home office window, I spotted 2 white Lab puppies frolicking on the far shore. They both plunged into the icy water and swam around playfully for several minutes. They got out, shook off and ambled on to the end of the cove. We have a neighborhood dog, Maggie, a black Lab that I've seen swim every month of the year. I guess they don't feel the cold like we do.
The colder weather has sent some birds south and some unusual birds into the cove. The Great Blue Herron is a fixture here throughout the year. He will stand motionless in the shallow water for hours, until he quickly grabs an unsuspecting fish. I wonder how many pounds of fish he eats in a year. There are also some diving ducks. I believe I saw a pair of Black Scoters with their tell tale orange bulb on their bill. Western NC is not their normal range, so I may be mistaken. It is fascinating to watch them submerge and chase fish underwater and emerge with one in their beaks. The Kingfishers, with their unmistakeable chattering, also fly through the cove and always get a fish with each pass. I have also seen one of the eagles circle high above the water and dive down and catch a rather large fish with their talons. Their nest is visible from the water from the Linville side. I have seen 3 juveniles and the parents for a total of 5.
More on the lake wildlife later. Back to selling real estate here at Lake James.
Phil Howerton
North Carolina Real Estate Broker at Lake James
Friday, December 14, 2007
Downtown Living
 The ever-growing population of people who call downtown Morganton, North Carolina home are privileged enough to be able to walk to the variety of local eateries, coffee shops, events on the Burke County Courthouse Square, movies, library, gyms, day spas, and charming shops that make up downtown Morganton.
We have a townhome for sale in King Street Square, one of the first, and certainly, the most well done, downtown real estate developments in Morganton.
 This quality townhome at 115 West Meeting Street features 3 bedrooms plus a Bonus Room and an open Loft/Office, and 2.5 baths. It has approximately 2100 square feet with the master bedroom and bath on the main level. The kitchen has solid surface countertops and stainless appliances. There are hardwoods throughout the open floor plan on the main level, surround sound, and a security system. The other bedrooms and loft/office are on the second level.
Give us a call to take a look at this townhome for sale and own your own piece of downtown Morganton real estate!
MLS # 15600
Bobbie McCombs Morganton, NC Real Estate Broker bobbie@cervin.com
Friday, December 7, 2007
REALTOR of the Year
Congratulations to Bobbie McCombs, Burke County Realtor of the Year 2007.
At their annual Christmas party on December 6, 2007 in Morganton, North Carolina, the Burke County Board of REALTORS presented the award to Bobbie "to recognize the one chosen by her peers who has provided outstanding service to her profession and community during the year."
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Magical Morganton, NC
It is that magical time of year again! The City of Morganton has hung the snowflake lights on every light post in town, the trees are all sparkling with white lights, and Santa is keeping hours on the historic Burke County Courthouse Square. Our picturesque small town of 17,000 or so is transformed into a winter wonderland. The annual 2007 Morganton Christmas parade is Tuesday, December 4th. The streets will be lined with families watching the firetrucks, floats decorated by school children, bands, horses, and of course, Santa and his sleigh. What a wonderful sense of community we feel in these small town moments! Morganton, North Carolina, rated recently as one of the top 10 places to raise a family by Reader's Digest, certainly lives up to its reputation in this joyous season. I am very proud to call Morganton and Burke County home.
Bobbie McCombs Morganton, NC Real Estate Broker bobbie@cervin.com
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