Driving While Texting

An epidemic is sweeping across America causing drivers everywhere to blackout. It's called Texting & Driving. Starting December 1st, 2009 NC driver's caught texting while driving will face a fine of $100 plus court fees. The violation will not add points to your driving record and insurance surcharge will NOT be assessed.

When you text and drive...

It takes your eyes off the road on average of five seconds at a time. At 55 mph, that's like driving the length of a football field - completely blind.

It's like driving after having 4 beers.

It makes us 23 times more likely to crash.

It results in car crashes that kill an average of 11 teens each day.

It's results in 330,000 distracted driving injuries every year.

Charming Home in the Heart of Kirkwood For Sale!

Charming 3 bedroom 2 bath home located in the heart of Kirkwood! Enjoy this wonderful home which features a Formal Living Room with a fireplace, Two Dining areas, Bright and Cheery Kitchen, Sun-Filled Den, Master Bedroom with en-suite Master Bath, Master Bath boasts dual sinks, jetted tub, separate shower, and walk-in closet! The home is nicely situated on an expansive lot with a beautiful privacy fence and storage building. Kirkwood is one of the prime neighborhoods in Greensboro. The residents are warm, caring, and devoted to neighborly activities. Enjoy special neighborhood events such as the famous 4th of July Kirkwood Parade, Kirkstock, Halloween activities, Santa in the Park where kids may sit on Santa's lap or play on the fire truck that is brought in for the occasion, bi-weekly neighborhood gatherings during the warmer months, or just enjoy the neighborhood park that is located only a block from this home!

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Oct. Home Sales Up 10.1%, Beating Expectations

Sales At Highest Level In More Than 2 Years


WASHINGTON -- Home resales far exceeded expectations last month, surging to the highest level in 2½ years as first-time buyers rushed to take advantage of an expiring tax credit.

The National Association of Realtors says sales rose 10.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.1 million in October, from a downwardly revised pace of 5.54 million in September.

It was the highest sales level since February 2007. Sales, which were nearly 24 percent above last year's level, had been expected to rise to an annual pace of 5.65 million, according to economists surveyed by Thomson Reuters.

The median sales price was $173,100 down 7.1 percent from a year earlier, and off 1.6 percent from September.







ALAN ZIBEL, AP Real Estate Writer

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