For the second year in a row those looking for a relaxed lifestyle, enhanced quality of life, lower property taxes, beautiful scenery, great climate and lower taxes are bypassing other states and heading to North Carolina as their destination of choice. From the mountains to the sea, from the research Triangle to horse country, North Carolina offers a choice of environments to suit any lifestyle.*
My Real Estate practice is focused on the Wilmington, Hampstead and surrounding Cape Fear NC area towns. When I’m in need of the “go to” REALTOR® in Onslow County there is only one Real Estate Professional I will call on.
I would like to introduce you to a wonderful Real Estate Professional who is dedicated to providing the highest quality Relocation and Home Selling services to those living in or interested in moving to Onslow County NC .
Cynthia Tilghman, Realtor® Onslow County NC Home Specialist - Hubert, NC 
www.kingsbridgerealty.com/
Cynthia Tilghman is a person who loves helping people achieve their dreams. Her focus is on exemplary client care and customer service. She listens and hears her clients every need. Cynthia is also top negotiator and will never give up advocating for her clients best interests.
Cynthia specializes in Military Relocation Services. She also Knows how to get a home sold and with her background in the Mortgage industry is an invaluable asset to the first time home buyer. Cynthia does it all and does it all well!
How does Cynthia feel about her chosen profession and working with her Real Estate clients?
Why do I do what I do?
“ I love that I can help my Buyers with perhaps the most important and expensive decision and purchase of their life. I love that they trust me, depend and rely on me and my expertise. I love the looks and words of appreciation and satisfaction when the deal closes and they are the proud owners of their dream home.
“I love that my Sellers trust me to price, market and sell their beloved home. I love walking through their home and yard with them and hearing the stories about their time and adventures there. I love the hugs of appreciation when the sale closes. I love that I helped my fellowman.
“I love showing houses to an excited family and hearing them talk about where they will place their furniture, what room each child will have and where they will put their Christmas tree. I love their enthusiasm.”
“ Having worked in the mortgage business, I understand what they need and expect from my clients and me. I love to be a step ahead of them and get them what they need before they ask for it. I love their surprise and appreciation.”
When You want the BEST..Don't settle for less.. Call on Cynthia!
Cynthia has diligently prepared a number of articles with a wealth of information on Onslow County Relocation Information:
Relocating to Camp Lejeune Marine Base?
Hark! I Bring Good Tidings To Home Buyers - Onslow County North Carolina
Camp LeJeune, New River Air Station Relocation Guide
Economic Outlook Good in Onslow County NC
Hello Military Families - Hubert NC - A Great Place to Live
Find a more articles posted here
*Relocation figures from a United Van Lines Moving Company.The results came from the 212,917 moves in the 48 states in 2007 and District of Columbia.
posted by Ginger Sala Relocation Specialist Wilmington NC
What a wonderful opportunity to kick back relax and enjoy some big belly laughs this weekend as Wrightsboro United Methodist Church hosts Christian Comedy Night, a fundraising event this Saturday eveningThe Special Guest is Gale Mayes well known comedienne and singer from Nashville, TN
Gale, one of Nashville’s top background vocalist who has worked such artists as CeCe Winans Donnie McClurkin, Gaither Homecoming, Quincy Jones and many others.
She also travels with Gaither Homecoming Artist Lynda Randle all across the country singing and making people laugh. Her Character Ms. Puddin’ is a senior citizen “church lady” who thinks she “is” gospel music!!!! You will be in stitches for sure beginning until the end.
The Wilmington Celebration Choir and WUMC Choir will also be appearing!
Admission: $15.00 call: 910-762-2583 All proceeds from the evening will be used for Church Building Fund. Tickets are also available at Cox Christian Books & The Salt Shaker Bookstore
When: Saturday Feb 2, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Wrightsboro United Methodist Church 3300 N. Kerr Ave. Directions Click Here:
Zip code 28443 is the city of Hampstead, located in Pender County at the northern edge of New Hanover County. Golf Course and Boating communities are popular here. Topsail Beach is a short ride to the North. Popular communities here include Olde Point, Pelican Reef and Belvedere Plantation.
You will not that the average list price in Hampstead ended higher and so did the average sold price price in Hampstead ended above where it began. Days on the market have held steady. The list to sold price ratio has declined showing that sellers are motivated. That is a good sign for buyers who are looking to get in a home this year.
| Month: | # Homes Sold: | Avg. List $: | Avg. Sold $: | Avg. % of List $: | Avg. Sold $/HSF | Avg. Days on Market: |
| Jan | 23 | $283,276 | $273,789 | 97% | $138 | 181 |
| Feb | 27 | $307,710 | $304,535 | 99% | $140 | 91 |
| Mar | 33 | $334,634 | $327,131 | 98% | $150 | 117 |
| Apr | 28 | $463,004 | $445,219 | 96% | $160 | 133 |
| May | 19 | $322,968 | $318,811 | 99% | $149 | 108 |
| Jun | 26 | $357,034 | $345,877 | 97% | $148 | 108 |
| July | 25 | $327,645 | $319,912 | 98% | $145 | 86 |
| Aug | 26 | $373,858 | $347,714 | 93% | $216 | 111 |
| Sep | 21 | $321,648 | $309,314 | 96% | $145 | 96 |
| Oct | 29 | $341,962 | $329,104 | 96% | $149 | 127 |
| Nov | 16 | $347,038 | $331,112 | 95% | $139 | 159 |
| Dec | 24 | $310,042 | $292,905 | 94% | $132 | 133 |
As Wilmington/Hampstead North Carolina REALTORS specializing in Relocation we strive to provide a wide range of information to folks from out of the area considering relocating here. One thing folks find very helpful is to get a glimpse of the different neighborhoods of Wilmington by Zip code location. Each Zip has a certain ambiance with particular amenities, attractions, home styles and home pricing. For more information on the Wilmington NC Market visit www.CoastHomeNorthCarolina.com
Zip code 28412, known as Monkey Junction, is just north of Carolina Beach, close to the New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Cameron Art Museum and the Cape Fear River. Its name comes from a large monkey mascot used by a gas station there.
| Month: | # Homes Sold: |
Avg. List $: |
Avg. Sold $: |
Avg. % of List $: |
Avg. Sold $/HSF | Avg. Days on Market: |
| Jan | 47 | $250,814 | $244,083 | 97% | $138 | 75 |
| Feb | 33 | $265,086 | $259,889 | 98% | $140 | 81 |
| Mar | 79 | $307,713 | $299,675 | 97% | $154 | 87 |
| Apr | 34 | $273,193 | $268,126 | 98% | $143 | 108 |
| May | 48 | $280,256 | $268,826 | 96% | $142 | 53 |
| Jun | 43 | $288,742 | $281,205 | 97% | $142 | 70 |
| July | 43 | $292,328 | $286,336 | 98% | $138 | 90 |
| Aug | 48 | $253,469 | $247,916 | 98% | $138 | 78 |
| Sep | 31 | $290,943 | $286,167 | 98% | $146 | 89 |
| Oct | 26 | $259,138 | $249,128 | 96% | $137 | 103 |
| Nov | 38 | $273,311 | $268,218 | 98% | $136 | 119 |
| Dec | 29 | $336,028 | $324,000 | 96% | $160 | 81 |
As Wilmington North Carolina REALTORS specializing in Relocation we strive to provide a wide range of information to folks from out of the area considering relocating to Wilmington. One thing folks find very helpful is to get a glimpse of the different neighborhoods of Wilmington by Zip code location. Each Zip has a certain ambiance with particular amenities, attractions, home styles and home pricing. Year End Report reflects Single Family Home Prices Only
For more information on the Wilmington NC Real Estate Market or a free Relocation Package Call 910-431-7075 or visit www.CoastHomeNorthCarolina.com
As Wilmington North Carolina REALTORS specializing in Relocation we strive to provide a wide range of information to folks from out of the area considering relocating to Wilmington. One thing folks find very helpful is to get a glimpse of the different neighborhoods of Wilmington by Zip code location. Each Zip has a certain ambiance with particular amenities, attractions, home styles and home pricing. Year End Report reflects Single Family Home Prices Only
For more information on the Wilmington NC Real Estate Market or a free Relocation Package Call us or visit www.CoastHomeNorthCarolina.com
Zip code 28411, known as Ogden, includes popular communities such as Bayshore Estates, Marsh Oaks, and Emerald Forest, Porters Neck Plantation. This area is convenient to Wrightsville Beach, Mayfaire Town Center and Pender County.
| Month: | # Homes Sold: |
Avg. List $: |
Avg. Sold $: |
Avg. % of List $: |
Avg. Sold $/HSF | Avg. Days on Market: |
| Jan | 55 | $301,936 | $293,229 | 97% | $143 | 100 |
| Feb | 70 | $300,454 | $290,465 | 97% | $146 | 98 |
| Mar | 74 | $308,504 | $301,876 | 98% | $149 | 105 |
| Apr | 63 | $318,709 | $310,999 | 98% | $148 | 106 |
| May | 78 | $318,366 | $313,036 | 98% | $155 | 96 |
| Jun | 66 | $383,359 | $374,837 | 98% | $170 | 68 |
| July | 75 | $401,456 | $387,402 | 96% | $171 | 91 |
| Aug | 89 | $346,526 | $337,540 | 97% | $156 | 74 |
| Sep | 56 | $294,864 | $286,019 | 97% | $155 | 64 |
| Oct | 48 | $382,388 | $372,071 | 97% | $151 | 89 |
| Nov | 50 | $310,099 | $301,007 | 97% | $147 | 113 |
| Dec | 36 | $369,910 | $343,340 | 93% | $175 | 99 |
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Wilmington NC Real Estate Relocation Specialists serving Wilmington, Hampstead, Wrightsville Beach, Kure Beach, Carolina Beach, Leland, & Surf City, "Coast Home to North Carolina with Us!"
When you team with us as you Real Estate advisors, you can count on us to treat your transaction as if it were our own. We are not interested in "selling" you, but in facilitating transactions that are rewarding to you! Our mission is to offer you our in-depth knowledge of the local markets and current trends, open communication, honest feedback, diligent work ethic, genuine caring, and joy in the journey!
BUYERS: When we work together you can depend on us to provide the same V.I.P. treatment whether you are investing a million, or purchasing a starter home, we will work diligently to find the right home for you.
SELLERS: When you list with us you reap the benefits of The Sala Team’s Complimentary Professional Home Staging® Service! Ginger is one of only a handful of Accredited Staging Professional™ Realtors in all of Southeastern NC! As seen on HGTV, the practice of Staging Homes for sale is a hot commodity in California, and helps sell homes more quickly for a higher price. And now we are offering it with every listing as a value-added service!
INVESTORS: We are on top of the market trends and We can help find you the properties that best fit your personal investment goals!
RELOCATING to our awesome Cape Fear Region? We know about that first hand since we relocated to this amazing place from the cold and snowy Northeast. We feel so blessed to call Wilmington our home, and we would truly welcome the opportunity to share with you all that we know and love about our "Little Corner of Paradise!"
Wilmington, Hampstead, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Figure Eight Island, Surf City, Ogden, Porter's Neck, Leland, New Hanover County, Pender County, Brunswick County
It is truly a blessing to live here in Coastal North Carolina! We thank God every morning for the joy of living here. We love the Cape Fear Coast and all the wonderful people who make it their home. When people ask "Where would you live if you could live anywhere in the world"?, we have only one response... our "hometown" Wilmington, NC! If you are thinking of moving here, come on down, you will love it as much as we do! And if you are living here now, then you know what we are talking about!
Thanks for visiting with us today, we look forward to talking with you! 
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The $8000 Tax Credit for New Home Buyers just got better!
The U.S. Housing and Urban Development today announced that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will now allow home buyers to apply the $8,000 first-time * home buyer tax credit toward the purchase price/closing costs of a FHA-insured home. Housing Secretary Donovan was very hopeful that this new rule action will help to stabilize housing markets by across the country by an increase if future home sales.
New Tax Credit Rules Can Help More Buyers
Originally the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 offered First Time Home Buyers a tax credit/refund of up to $8,000. The "old" guidelines allowed this credit to be received as a refund only after the Home Buyers filed tax returns with the IRS. The FHA's new rules allowing state Housing Finance Agencies and certain non-profits to "monetize" up to $8000 of the tax credit (which depends on the amount of the mortgage) so that borrowers can apply the funds toward their down payments.
Lower Monthly Payments Possible... Sound good?
First Time Home buyers * using FHA-approved lenders can apply the tax credit to their down payment in excess of 3.5 percent of appraised value or their closing costs, which can help achieve a lower interest rate.
Down Payment Requirements & Guidelines
Remember, Borrowers applying for an FHA-insured mortgage are still required to make a minimum 3.5 percent down payment on the purchase of their home. Current law does not permit approved lenders to monetize the tax credit to meet the required 3.5 percent minimum down payment, but, under the terms of today's announcement, lenders can now use the tax credit immediately as additional down payment, or for other closing costs, which can in effect create a lower interest rate & monthly payment. In addition to the borrower's own cash investment, FHA allows parents, employers and other governmental entities to contribute towards the down payment.
Projected Home Sales Expected to Climb with New Tax Credit
According to estimates by the National Association of Home Builders, the home buyer tax credit will stimulate 160,000 home sales, 101,000 of which will be first-time buyers who will receive the credit. Another 59,000 existing sellers will be able to buy another home because a first-time buyer purchased their home.
Buyer Beware! Scammers are on the Prowl!
Potential buyers should beware that their are all kinds of mortgage scammers out there, ready to pounce on the unsuspecting. It is crucial to consult with seasoned, respected financial services provider. The local Wilmington NC Area mortgage professionals that we recommend have the outstanding reputation, expertise, integrity & diligence, that every buyer deserves, and they are also FHA approved lenders.
Wilmington NC Homes for Sale
Are you ready to go shopping for your Wilmington NC area home with some Governments money? There are some terrific buys out there! Sellers are eager, prices are down, interests rates, according to the experts will not be going lower, and free money will only be available for a few more months!
Want to get moving??? Call us for more details & to see if you would like to team with us to help you achieve your goals! We'd love to show you what your money can buy. You just might be very surprised!
*Remember definition of first time home buyer is anyone who hasn't owned a home in the past 3 years!
©Ginger Sala, Keller Williams Realty, Wilmington NC Real Estate & Relocation Specialist: serving the Coastal North Carolina areas of Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Hampstead, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Topsail Island, Surf City & Leland. "Relocating from the cold Northeast to the sunny coast of Wilmington NC has been a dream come true for our family! We love Wilmington's beautiful beaches, outdoor lifestyle, vibrant cultural scene, friendly atmosphere, & down home, yet sophisticated environment. Wilmington NC Living truly has something for everyone!" Visit our website CoastHomeNorthCarolina.com for Wilmington NC Area Information, Wilmington NC Schools, Wilmington NC MLS listings! Click here to contact Ginger
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