The EBA Way - A Better Way to Buy a Home

1. Unheated house in winter months.

2. Missing sinks, toilets and other fixtures.

3. Peeling, bubbling, and discolored paint; swelling in walls or ceilings (especially around kitchens and bathrooms) or a musty odor.

4. Fungus growth inside cabinets, behind drawers and built-ins.

5. Blocked drains or pipes.

6. Black cobwebs, greasy gray residue on walls and/or a strong oily odor.

7. An older home with extensive renovations.

8. Excessive painting of every nook, cranny, door and floor

9. Discolored subflooring.

10. Air Quality.

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Home Buyers in Fayetteville have another reason to be confident in their investment.

Recently, the Milken Institute - a nonprofit, nonpartisan and publicly supported economic think tank - released its list of “Best Performing Cities 2009: Where America’s Jobs are Created and Sustained.” The annual report is an economic performance index and cities were ranked based on how well they create and foster jobs. The data used in the assessment reflects both long- and short-term measurements of employment, wage/salary, and technology growth.

NC was well represented on the list. Nationally, Durham ranked as the 6^th Best Performing City while Raleigh ranked 10^th. Fayetteville’s #31 ranking this year represents a jump from 52^nd place in 2008. Doug Peters, Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce President, affirmed “This type of recognition from outside sources is great for the city of Fayetteville and the entire County. It’s time that people see Fayetteville as a major player in the economic development of the State.”

Durham, Raleigh and Fayetteville top the list of NC cities, 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd respectively. Once again demonstrating that whether you purchase a home in or around Fayetteville as a primary residence, a second home, or as a real estate investment, the outlook is good!