Swansboro, NC

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor, Onslow County Home Specialist 910 459 9189 Email Me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina

Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina

You have heard it said time and time again but it can never be said too many times or in too many ways "Real estate is local". In other words what you hear from the news media about the housing market may not be true for your area.

What is true for one state, county, town or community may or may not apply to its neighbor. That is why it is so very important that when you are ready to buy or sell real estate that you work with an experienced, local agent who knows your area.

Onslow County North Carolina is comprised of several small towns and each is unique and home prices reflect that.

Today I am concentrating on the Swansboro/Hubert area and providing you with the market statistics for that area. Let's take a look at how 2008 Hubert/Swansboro homes sales compared with 2007 home sales.

Year	Total Listed	Num. Sold	% Sold	Avg. Sale Price of Sold	Sale Price/ List Price Ratio	Avg. DOM of Sold	Avg. List Price of Unsold	% Expired
2007	702	450	64.10%	$185,377	98.49%	63	$342,687	9.40%
2008	611	362	59.25%	$187,233	97.55%	102	$286,195	21.28%

Now let's look at the 4th Quarter of 2008

Total Listed	Num. Sold	% Sold	Avg. Sale Price of Sold	SalePrice/ List Price Ratio	Avg DOM of Sold	Avg. List Price of Unsold	% Expired
139	90	64.75%	$186,332	97.99%	118	$248,636	30.22%

As you can see from these statistics (from the Onslow County, NC MLS) Swansboro/Hubert real estate is holding its own pretty well. Houses are taking longer to sell but they are selling.

It all comes down to understanding the local market and pricing a property right from the very beginning and to do that you need a local, experienced and knowledgable agent.

Remember the current market price of your Onslow County N C home has nothing to do with

• How much you owe on the mortgage
• How much you paid for the house
• How much it appraised for last year
  
• What you have spent on repairs and/or improvements
• What the county shows as the tax value
  
• How much you think you should "make on it"

It is the price determined by comparable sales in the vicinity.

For more information and assistance with buying or selling a home in Swansboro or Hubert N C, contact me..... I can help you price your Swansboro or Hubert NC home to sell.

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor, Onslow County Home Specialist 910 459 9189 Email Me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina

Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina

The Christmas season got off to a wonderful start this past weekend when the White Oak River Dance Company, (Swansboro Dance Studio in Swansboro N C) presented The Nutcracker.

Perhaps you are not familiar with the Ballet. It is based on the story "The Nutcracker and the King of the Mice" by E.T.A. Hoffman. The story is about a young, German girl who dreams about a Nutcracker Prince and a Mouse King with seven heads.

The talented White Oak River Dance Company dancers, beautiful costumes, enchanting sets and magical, festive music provided an enchanting evening of entertainment.

I want to thank all the dancers, choreographers, set designers, costume designers, stage hands, parents and anyone who had a part in the Ballet for all they did to bring this incredible production to Swansboro, North Carolina.

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor, Onslow County Home Specialist 910 459 9189 Email Me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina

Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina

Step back in time and enjoy a nostalgic evening of candlelight shopping on Saturday November 9 from 5 to 9 PM in downtown historic Swansboro NC by the sea.

Shop owners have decked their halls with greenery, ribbons and bows and will greet shoppers with holiday refreshments.

Caroling Barbershop Quartets will be strolling the streets lit by candles and filling the air with the sounds of Christmas.

This is a wonderful opportunity to get a start on your Christmas shopping. You are sure to find the perfect gifts in the quaint shops and boutiques located along Front Street.

Plan to dine in one of Swansboro's fine restaurants before or after an evening of shopping on the waterfront of historic Swansboro.

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor, Onslow County Home Specialist 910 459 9189 Email Me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina

Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina

Swansboro, North Carolina has long been a tourist destination due to its quaint, historic downtown location on the White Oak River where the river joins the Atlantic Ocean. Thousands of tourist visit throughout the year and enjoy the wonderful restaurants, gift shops, boutiques, waterside park, water related activities and various festivals held through out the year.

But, there was something missing--A Downtown Visitor Center-- no more. The Town has relocated and renovated a historic building downtown which will provide restrooms and tourism information to visitors. The new Visitor Center is located at the corner of Church and Water streets.

Swansboro invites you to visit and enjoy all the wonderful activities and southern hospitiality for which the Friendly City by the Sea is famous.

Upcoming Events:

• October 11-12 - Mullet Festival
  
  
• November 8 - Candlelight Shopping by the Sea 5 - 9 PM
  
  
• November 28 - Christmas Flotilla - Begins at dusk

There is much to see and do in Swansboro located in Onslow County N C whether you are a local, visitor or have just relocated to Camp LeJeune Marine Base, New River Air Station or the Naval Hospital at Camp LeJeune.

Come on Down and Get Hooked on the Climate in Eastern, N C.

Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor, Onslow County Home Specialist 910 459 9189 Email Me

Kingsbridge Realty, Inc., Making Houses Homes

We take pride in assisting Military Families locate a home in Onslow County when relocating to Camp Lejeune North Carolina

Area expert for homes in Hubert North Carolina