General Interest

June 4, 2012

Buying a resale vs. new construction

Buying a new home can be one of the most exciting events in our lives, and it can also be one of the most nerve wracking! There are many things to consider when buying a new home. How many bedrooms, square footage, storage space, garage or no garage, yard or …

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June 4, 2012

Karen Beasley Turtle Hospital

We started coming to Topsail Island in the early 70's and heard about the visiting sea turtles, but had never seen one. The week we moved to Topsail permanently in 1997, we called Jean Beasley at the Karen Beasley Turtle Hospital to volunteer. We were asked to walk the north …

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June 4, 2012

Building wealth through real estate

Now's a good time to start building wealth through real estate.

 If you've been thinking about buying a home or rental property, experts at bankrate.com say low prices combined with low interest rates make this a good time to do it. As one real-estate specialist puts it, "When money …

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June 4, 2012

Attractions in Pender County, North Carolina

Pender County is located along coastal North Carolina. It is easily accessible from Interstate I-40. It is known for its beautiful beaches, rivers, woodlands and historical sites. It is a County that people love to visit for its relaxed lifestyle and often decide to relocate to, as well. Whether you …

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May 23, 2012

Not to miss summer events in Wilmington

Memorial Day is here and it’s time to welcome summer! It’s time to go to the beach! It’s time to enjoy living on or close to the water and appreciate the beautiful weather coastal NC has to offer in late May and June! Let’s make the most of summer!

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May 16, 2012

YAHOO! THE ICE IS THAWING AND THE FEELING IS COMING BACK!

Wow, that’s what I’m talking about.....I’m tired of shivering and shaking.

Everyone wants to know if the bottom of the real estate market has finally been reached...everyone’s asking if prices are going up?...are interests going down?...Whatis going on in our market?

Well, based on several indicators, such as …

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May 13, 2012

The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher

NC AquariumThe North Carolina Aquarium is located at Fort Fisher in Kure Beach about fifteen miles south of the Wilmington city limits. It’s a great place to take the kids for a day of learning and fun! The Aquarium was established to promote an awareness, understanding, appreciation, and conservation of the …

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May 13, 2012

Greenfield Lake Park

Greenfield Lake ParkIt’s mystical, it’s enchanting, it’s Greenfield Lake. When you wonder what you should do on a beautiful sunny day in Wilmington, (if you are not at the beach that is!) take a stroll in the Greenfield Lake park. The Greenfield park has a 5 mile walking trail that goes around …

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May 8, 2012

The Real Estate Market

The real estate market is really heating up in the Wilmington NC area. I have recently been working with some first time homebuyers and investors that are looking for properties priced between $100,000 - $135,000. Houses in good condition in this price range are flying off the market. It has …

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May 8, 2012

Mortgage Loans

While looking for the best mortgage make sure you shop, compare and negotiate. In doing so, it will help you get the best financing deal. Whether its a home you are purchasing or refinancing or even a line of credit ( home equity loan) it's a product and shopping and …

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