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Home Tour Tuesday: Woodcrest

The Woodcrest, built by American Homesmith, is built with luxury in mind but without the luxury price. The home features 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths with an additional living room or study. Take a look for yourself and marvel at the beauty and wise use of space.



Woodcrest is available for presale in the Fairways section at Southwest Plantation. Click here: Neighborhood Map, and choose a lot to build your dream home on, The Woodcrest.






Call or send an email to schedule an appointment to tour your new community and see first hand where your dream home will be built. (910)346-1227, southwestplantation@gmail.com

For more floor plans available to you, view the Home Gallery page at SouthwestPlantation.com, Jacksonville, NC premiere all inclusive new construction community.

Mortgage Monday: Renting vs. Buying

Renting v. Buying

The cost of rent often times exceeds what a mortgage payment would be.

Paying $1,000 each month in rent? For that amount, you could purchase a home for around $150,000!

While homeownership costs rose about 37% in the last decade, rent costs rose 50%!

Don’t have money to put down? There are multiple programs that allow you to purchase a home with 100% financing.

Don’t know how long you will be in the area? Don’t let uncertainty stop you from owning a home! You may end up staying in the area longer than you think – wouldn’t it be nice to own a home then? If you don’t stay in the area for an extended amount of time, you have the option to sell or even rent your home out.

Credit issues? Many times people don’t know their scores, but assume they are much lower than they actually are. If your credit score isn’t quite where we need it, I can generally help you repair it so we can get you in a home!

Contact me for more information and to get pre-approved for a loan!

Danielle Hifko

Mortgage Consultant

New American Mortgage

Cell 910-581-6398

Welcome to Southwest Plantation!

Our NEW video of this beautiful residential new construction all-inclusive community in Jacksonville, NC is finally complete. I am sharing it with the world!

This community has so much to offer for everyone, take a look!

Breaking through VA loan misconceptions

A common misconception - How many times can you use your VA loan?

Your eligibility is reusable depending on the circumstances. Normally, if you have paid off your prior VA loan and disposed of the property, you can have your used eligibility restored for additional use. Also, on a one-time only basis, you may have your eligibility restored if your prior VA loan has been paid in full but you still own the property.

What is the difference between first time use and subsequent uses of your VA eligibility?

When using your VA eligibility for the first time, there is a 2.15% funding fee. Anytime the eligibility is used after that, you are charged a 3.30% funding fee. These funding fees are typically added to the loan amount so you do not have to pay it up front. By VA charging this funding fee, they do not charge any monthly mortgage insurance premium.

Is there a way around this? - Yes, if you receive at least 10% VA disability, you are exempt from the VA funding fee!

Mortgage Monday is provided by Danielle Hifko, Mortgage Consultant with New American Mortgage

Living your life for something more...

That is exactly what Faith Tanner is doing this summer. She is volunteering and giving back to communities in honor of her late husband.

Take a look at this video and see for yourself how one small idea can turn into something greater than you and me.

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Meet the Builders of 70 West Builders!

70 West Builders is a team of skilled home builders that operate out of Charleston, South Carolina, as well as Raleigh and Jacksonville, North Carolina.

They believe in tasteful design, solid construction and superior value. Finding the best home for you and your family can be a difficult decision, but 70 West Builders strive to create a high quality home that will make the process easier.

The creation of 70 West Builders is a result of the combined skills, talents, experiences and personalities of Allen Wells and Craig Smith. Together they offer what every potential homeowner ultimately wants - a quality product, affordable prices and trustworthy individuals who treat each person with the honesty, respect, and dignity he deserves.

70 West Builders is excited about developing homes in Jacksonville and they believe the most important thing you’ll build together is a strong relationship.

If you are interested in seeing first hand the amazing quality of a 70 West Builders home stop by our sales center, 444 Harris Creek Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540 or give us a call to schedule an appointment (910)346-1227. *View 70 West Builders floor plans at www.SouthwestPlantation.com

Wacky Wednesday

This week I have taken on the adventure and challenge of bringing something new to the mix everyday, or every other. Each day of the week will have a different theme. For example Monday will now be known as Mortgage Monday, Tuesday is Home Tour Tuesday, etc.

To kick this off, I only saw it fit to do so with a laugh. In honor of our first ever 'Wacky Wednesday' here are some crazy golf bloopers and a funny real estate commercial. Enjoy and get a good laugh, you deserve it!

As always, we welcome all feedback, suggestions, etc. So if you have a funny video clip or story you would like to share in an upcoming edition of 'Wacky Wednesday' go ahead and submit to: southwestplantatoin@gmail.com

Enjoy the rest of your week!

4th Annual Cross Country Golf Luau, Big Success!

This last Saturday the pool house and pool at Southwest Plantation was a buzz for the 4th Annual Luau that followed the Bear Trail Golf Club Cross Country Golf Tournament.

This year fourteen teams participated in the golf tournament and most all homeowners came out to celebrate with traditional Luau spirit!

Congratulations to the winners:

1st Place - Rob Font, Tom Orr, Ed Kangas & Ryan Lanier

2nd Place - Kenny Flanagan, Ken Flanagan, Tom Flanagan & Dan Senton

3rd Place - Jason Blanding, Tyler Blanding, Courtland Blanding & Jaime Smith

It was a big success and we are already looking forward to next year to make it even bigger and better!

Reminder to keep your eyes open for all the upcoming community events!

August/September Social Calendar

If you have ever moved to a new community, city or country, you know that the most intimidating thing is finding what to do and where to go. You want to experience new things but still blend in with the locals.

Here at Southwest Plantation we are bridging the gap between locals and new residents. We have put together an exciting social calendar for our homeowners' & Bear Trail Golf Club members. Our calendar is always evolving. We welcome any suggestions that will improve the quality of life for our homeowners' & club members.

Take a look at the August/September Social Calendar!

August

Saturday, Aug. 13th - Cross Country Golf & Luau

-5:30pm Shotgun Start

-7:45pm Luau Start - Don't forget your LUAU ATTIRE!

(Sign-up & pay by Weds., Aug. 10th at Pro Shop. $25 for golf & luau, $10 luau only)

Friday, Aug. 19th - Anniversary/Birthday Celebration

- 7-8pm @ Clubhouse

-Join us in celebrating all August birthday's and anniversaries!

*Open to homeowners/members & guest

Saturday, Aug. 27th - Painting with Ellie McIntosh

-10am-1pm @ Clubhouse

- $10 per person

*Open to the public

September

Sunday, Sept. 11th - Tailgate Party

-Join us for the 1st Annual Tailgate Party

-Time TBA

*Open to homeowners/members & guest

Friday, Sept. 16th - Anniversary/Birthday Celebration

- 7-8pm @ Clubhouse

-Join us in celebrating all September birthday's & anniversaries!

*Open to homeowners/members & guest

Saturday, Sept. 17th - Painting & Cocktails with Ellie McIntosh

- 7-9pm @ Clubhouse

-$10 per person

*Open to public

Saturday, Sept. 24th & Sunday, Sept. 25th - Member/Guest Tournament

-More details to come

*Open to members & guest

If you have any suggestions of events to add to the social calendar please leave a comment here, at BearTrailGolf.com or on our facebook page.

Keep checking back for a calendar of events & festivals happening around the Jacksonville, NC area. If you are not a member of Bear Trail Golf Club or a homeowner at Southwest Plantation but would like to host an event at our Clubhouse by the pool please contact us here on our blog or send us an email: southwestplantation@gmail.com.

Enjoy the rest of your summer & we look forward to meeting you at the club house!

Introduction to Bear Trail Golf Club