If you have been contemplating purchasing your very first home, now is the time to do it! First time home buyers have some great advantages with not only the market values but also the interest rates are at an all-time low, I have seen anywhere from 3.0 to 4.5% which …
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Feb. 3, 2012
First Time Buyers...Now is the time!
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Feb. 3, 2012
What is Presidents Day?
What is Presidents Day?
Why do we celebrate it?
On February 20, our nation will celebrate what is now referred to as Presidents Day. It is meant to honor and remember the past presidents of the U.S. and their contributions to creating the country it is today.
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Feb. 1, 2012
Valley Forge
If you have come to visit Southport and The Cottages at Southport during the fourth of July celebrations or a naturalization ceremony you probably remember the tug boat in the harbor that presented you with a red white and blue shower of water from its three water cannons. We were …
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Feb. 1, 2012
Golf Courses in the Wilmington Area
If you a golfer in the Wilmington area, you are definitely in luck! The Wilmington area boasts a wide variety of public, semi private and private courses in a price range that is sure to fit any one's budget. We have courses designed by some of the great architects such …
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Jan. 9, 2012
2012 IS THE YEAR!
5 reasons it's time for a home in 2012
It's true that money can't buy happiness, but knowing that the value of your assets will grow over time does give you peace of mind.
Negative press is leaving some home buyers stuck on the fence, but here are …
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Dec. 9, 2011
FHA 203K Loan
I wanted to speak about this loan product that is available for today's market. The FHA 203K loan offers a very low down payment of only 3.5% and allows you to include home repairs in your mortgage.
This is how it works. Let's say you buy a house for …
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Dec. 9, 2011
Foreclosures for Investors
One good thing about a down market is it’s a great time for investors to purchase rental properties or “flips” for very low prices. With the foreclosure listings having a constant presence in our market, these properties go for rock bottom prices and if you know how to find the …
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Dec. 9, 2011
Summer Home Projects
What is the best time of time of year to perform home improvements? Many would answer anytime but in the humid, sweltering summer heat. We have seven things you can cross off your “to do” list in the comfort of your air-conditioned home or outside in the early morning.
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Dec. 9, 2011
Salt Water Chlorination
I couldn’t be happier with the choice I made to convert my chorine pool to a salt water pool. Anyone who has a pool whether it be an in ground or above ground knows there is a lot of maintenance and cost involved. Keeping your pool clean and clear is …
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Dec. 9, 2011
Paddleboarding in Wrightsville Beach
"What’s up" is used as an informal alternative to the greeting., "Hello", "What are you doing?", "How are you?", as well as "What’s going on?" However, in this case we are referring to Standup Paddle boarding, also known by its acronym SUP (Stand Up Paddleboards) . And as you probably …
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