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Enjoying Life!! · 04-11-2010, 08:30 AM

Don't let a few bad apples spoil the whole bunch. There are a lot of Northerners in this area. No matter where you live N, S, E & W, there will always be a few people that know you are not a native and show a surprising lack of eloquence when commenting on it. Good luck!

TiredGypsy · 04-13-2010, 11:06 AM

Hi Bogey1...Thanks for all your info. You must be a mind reader as we have been wondering about the stuation in FH. We have sold our home in upstate NY and need to make a decision as to where we will go from here. Our main focus has been the Trent Woods area but liked the FH area very much too. The problem was that we didn't fully understand the status of property value there and the future of the community as a whole. I know that no one holds the answers to the future but we just wanted to get a handle on conditions there. Thanks for the input and if you have any other advice we would love to hear it.

TiredGypsy · 04-13-2010, 11:11 AM

Hi Bogey1...I just posted a reply to you but I am new at this and I'm not sure if it was posted correctly. I hope you were able to see it. If not I will repost. Thanks

Bogey1 · 04-22-2010, 01:50 PM

Hi TiredGypsy,
No I didn't get your reply. Please ask any questions you want. I'll tell you all I know, and help you all I can. (I hovered over the rightmost icon and it said, "quick reply to this message." If you get my reply, that's how it works! :-))

Bogey1

Bogey1 · 04-22-2010, 01:55 PM

Hi TiredGypsy,

No, I didn't get your reply. Please try again, and ask anything you'd like. I'll try to answer, and help any way I can.

Bogey1

PS I tried "Post Quick Reply" via the rightmost icon. This message was posted via the "Post Reply" at the bottom left. Whichever message gets through to you, that's the method to use! :-))

cynnib · 04-27-2010, 12:46 PM

Hi, I have just joined the forum. I have been transferred here from Charlotte and am looking to buy a place at the river next year. I have seen some lovely condos on-line for Fairfield. Thanks Bogey1 for giving excellent information about the community, dues, etc. This is quite helpful to me before contacting a realtor--agressive to sell, etc. I am just in the info gathering stage. I will continue to check weekly for more insights. Thanks to all of you that have posted.

Bogey1 · 05-02-2010, 09:19 AM

Hi Cynnib,

By Wednesday, the 5th, we'll know in what direction we'll be going as a community. A small group of dissidents (see previous post) is trying to unseat the present BOD (which is committed to trying to regain and gradually restore our amenities). The vote is Tuesday; the results will be known on Wednesday. If the dissidents win, they will doubtless try to develop along our inner harbour and other areas (Their intended BOD replacement appointees -- as well as their intentions for the community -- have been kept secret from even their supporters!). This will negatively change the nature and the appearance of the community. I believe the vast majority is opposed, but we wait with bated breath until the votes are counted!

It remains a uniquely wonderful community -- with some disruptions right now. I'll try to keep you posted.

Bogey1 · 05-02-2010, 10:21 AM

Hi Poodlecamper,

Briefly, NO! The POA is not trying to change ANY codes. Each section is governed by a DOR (Declarations of Restrictions), and each building plan must be approved by our Property Control Committee, but a reputable builder is aware of that, and will comply -- easily. Depending upon whether our POA is able to negotiate a REASONABLE price from MidSouth, and the community approves the purchase and the business plan that the POA proposes, amenities fees may be moot. If we can regain our amenities, all amenities fees will go, and everyone will pay an equal share in the form of slightly raised dues ($200 or so per year). As we restore our neglected amenities, our property values will recover, so it will be an excellent investment.

This is truly an excellent community, a beautiful community -- which suffered under a lousy owner for ten years, and now, is trying to get out of his greedy grasp. That says it all. Friendly advice: please don't listen to rumors -- especially scary ones. Learn the facts. We have a small bunch of protesters who'd rather "sink" the community than give up their "amenity-free" status. It was an inequitable system used as a sales ploy by FH,Inc. years ago, and continues to plague the community. Those who protest the loudest are the wealthiest -- and they're willing to tell you anything to keep their privileged status.

cynnib · 05-03-2010, 10:13 AM

Thanks Bogey1 for the great updates. I will continue to check for updates. Good luck.

Life is too short! · 05-04-2010, 08:30 AM

There are many, many transplants in New Bern, not just in Fairfield Harbor. Trent Woods, Bryce's Creek , Greenbriar and Riverbend also have many people from all over the U.S. and Germany (Bosch Co.). There will always be a few bloggers who will vent on these sites about so called "yankees". After living in New Bern for over 10 years and being a transplant myself I have never run across these people. Everyone is very friendly, outgoing and enjoys the mild climate, ease of getting around, great medical doctors and charming spirit of New Bern.