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Grayson Park Leland NC Update

02-24-10
Joseph Keech
Grayson Park Leland NC This is a January update for Grayson Park, an attractive location situated close but not directly within the development occurring in the Leland area. Grayson Park has been very popular with those who like a community with the feel of secluded privacy, all the while having the close availability of growing local areas and Wilmington. Grayson Park has many attractive amenities, such as nature trails, a pond, a common area and playground. The availability of tennis, a clubhouse, and a six-lane swimming pool add also to Grayson Park’s allure. These qualities make Grayson Park sparkle as a shinning example of why the Leland area holds so many great opportunities for home buyers.

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The following homes were sold/under contract in Grayson Park during the months of December and January (Address – Selling Price – Days on Market). *1034 Lanterns Ln - $169,900 – 132

*6085 Blueray Dr - $189,900 – 2

*6089 Blueray Dr - $194,580 – 0

*6036 Blueray Dr - $198,470 – 175

*6004 Blueray Dr - $201,800 – 2

*1018 Stonesthrow Ct - $205,000 – 1

*1010 Stonesthrow Ct - $211,850 – 3

*6044 Blueray Dr - $240,514 – 2

*6012 Blueray Dr - $245,200 – 2

*1014 Lanterns Ln - $160,000 – 946

*6065 Blueray Dr - $192,550 – 154

If you have an interest in Grayson Park and would like to see an inventory of existing homes, please give me a call or contact me below. I am always ready to show you what is available at Grayson Park and this includes all current homes for sale and not just new homes. I know this area well, having lived here for several years and am therefore able to showcase its lovely attractions. I want you to be able to make a knowledgeable determination. Please contact me at www.BlueAtlanticProperties.com for information on homes for sale, foreclosures, and more.

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Snow at our New Homes in Leland NC

02-18-10
Joseph Keech
New Homes Leland NC I wanted to write a quick post and share some pictures of the snow we recently had at our new homes subdivision, Summerlin Trace, in Leland NC. The snow was unexpected for our area, where we rarely get snow at all. The snow we may occasionally get (once every couple of years), is usually wet slush that doesn't even cover the ground. This was a solid 5 inches of snow in Leland NC and the ground had been cold enough for the snow to actually hang around!

I sell new homes at our subdivision, but I also am a superintendent, and general caretaker of things at Summerlin Trace, so one of the first order of business on Friday morning was to go over and check out things and see how our new homes fared. My Wife and I had dropped off our children at Grandma's house the evening before, so we were able to take our time and snap some pictures.

Everything at Summerlin Trace looked fine and in good order, and we did not lose power on any new homes or have any downed trees or anything. The snow was wet and thick and clung to the trees. The yards and signs were covered, as well as the roofs.

I took a couple of minutes and also walked through the 2 acre park that we have provided for residents of our new homes. This was the best part to me, as everything was super quiet and the snow crunched under my feet. I was the first one who had walked through this area, and it felt like I was an explorer finding my way through a new land.

Anyway, to sum it all up, I know that many people who are looking in our area for new homes want nothing to do with snow. I want to EMPHASIZE that this beautiful snow was gone the next day and we were left with soggy ground but no issues. To southerners, snow is like a distant relative that you get to see rarely. You're excited to see them, excited to catch up on things, and excited to see them go after a brief visit. In that sense, this was a perfect snow.

If you are looking for new homes in the Wilmington/Leland North Carolina area, priced from the $140's, you can't do better than Summerlin Trace.  If you need more information or just want to see what the weather is like TODAY, just give me a call. I'd love to meet you. You can visit here to see our new homes for sale and real estate website.
"The woods are lovely, dark and deep But I have promises to keep And miles to go before I sleep And miles to go before I sleep" Robert Frost
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Homes Near Wilmington in Leland NC

02-17-10
Joseph Keech
Homes near Wilmington  in Leland NC If you are looking for homes near Wilmington in Leland NC, this could be the perfect home for you. We have just listed this home near Wilmington, located at 9564 Holly Hills Dr in Leland NC.  It  is a three bedroom and two bath home, with 1278 heated square feet, and is on the market for $129,900.

One of the immediate things that stand out and that I love about this home near Wilmington is the very large lot, which is around 2/3rds of an acre.  It has a great size backyard and is also bordered on the left side (facing the house) by a small wooded stream, giving the lot more privacy and some additional shade from the hardwood trees as well.

This home near Wilmington also has a decent sized covered front porch, which looks great and lets you step outside your house without getting your head wet. It is also a great spot to just sit and chill out, and watch the world go by.

One of this floorplan's most distinctive features is the dining nook on the front of the house.  This feature lets in a tremendous amount of light and gives you a feeling of spaciousness and openness that is hard to be found.  I've walked through this floor plan before and am amazed at how the large living room merges effortlessly into the dining and eating areas.  It is very open and inviting.

Best of all, this home is priced at just $129,900, which is one of the best priced homes near Wilmington that you will find.  I believe that you will not find a better priced home on this large of a lot anywhere in the area.  If you are looking for homes near Wilmington in Leland NC or anywhere else, please visit us today.  My name is Joe Keech and I am proud to bring you this listing from Blue Atlantic Properties.  Our Realtors can help you today!

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AMC's, Foreclosures and Goldilocks

02-14-10
Joseph Keech

Do Foreclosures, Short Sales and AMC's make it difficult to determine value? I saw this story online today and wanted to share it. It involves the new appraisal standards and how many banks are now using AMC's, or Appraisal Management Companies, to handle their appraisals, instead of contacting and using local appraisers that they know and are familiar with. Oftentimes, this involves the AMC sending out the cheapest appraiser that they can find, irregardless of the appraisers knowledge of the local area.  What caught my eye was the opening line to the story. "Where's the bridge to Bald Head Island?" asked the appraiser. The answer? There isn't one. You travel to Bald Head Island by ferry. Do you think that maybe this appraiser was out of touch with the local market?  I'd say absolutely. This is a demanding market where home prices have changed dramatically, and where a realistic home value that is spot-on is more important than ever.  Foreclosures and Short Sales, plus lack of sales, have made this process much harder, and more than ever, we need qualified appraisers with a STRONG local knowledge of the areas where they perform appraisals.  Home values vary on a neighborhood by neighborhood, and street by street basis.  A local appraiser has a stronger knowledge of individual areas located in a town or city, and probably has access to MLS data that can also improve the precision of the appraisal.

I almost lost a recent sale because of an out of town appraiser. He appraised the property at a fair market price, but checked that the area was a "declining" market, and thus the bank would not approve the loan to value ratio that my Buyer needed. Fortunately we were able to make things work and found another loan that would work my Buyer. However, the original appraisal was bogus and was not based on accurate market data. Read the article and please share your thoughts. I think we all want an accurate value of appraisal, and it is in ALL of our interests that appraisals are like the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, not too low, not too high....but juuust right! If you have an interest in Leland NC real estate or foreclosures, contact me TODAY!
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Windsor Park Leland NC

02-06-10
Joseph Keech

Windsor Park Leland NC

January Update

This is my January update for Windsor Park. I try to keep current updates for different neighborhoods in the Leland area. Windsor Park is one of the fastest selling communities in the Leland NC area. It has been very popular with people moving to the Leland area, with the main drivers being affordable home prices and close location to Wilmington. Windsor Park also has great amenities, including swimming pools and clubhouse for residents, and grills and walking areas. Windsor Park is located in the Leland city limits and has direct access to Hwy 74/76.
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The following homes were sold in Windsor Park last month:
 

      Address                                                    Selling Price                     Days On Market
  • 1038 Bridgeport Way #72 (Townhome)      $125,250                                32
  • 3328 Greenridge Way                                 $141,400                                22
  • 2039 Southern Pine Dr                                $153,050                                92
  • 1307 Parkland Way                                     $162,876                              253
  • 1601 Royal Pine Ct                                      $162,980                             127
  • 1807 Olive Pine Way                                   $181,732                              112
  • 1226 Amber Pines Dr                                   $246,193                                 0
  • 1237 Amber Pines Dr                                   $261,225                                 0
This includes new home sales and resales. If you have an interest in homes for sale, and want to see the total inventory available, give me a call or contact me below. I can show you ALL of the homes available in Windsor Park, not just new homes. For example, below are the numbers of the current homes for sale.

Current Homes Available:
  • New Homes for Sale                                                     14
  • Non Builder homes for sale                                           13
  • Foreclosures                                                                 1
As you can see, Windsor Park has a wide variety of homes available. I am familiar with the area and am happy to provide information so you can make an informed decision. If you are interested in real estate in the area, contact me at www.BlueAtlanticProperties.com for information on homes for sale, foreclosures, and more.
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