Kay Baker

Wilmington NC Real Estate Offers Affordable Homes

Interest rates are falling and now is the time to begin searching for your first home. Wilmington NC real estate offers many affordable home neighborhoods from which to choose. If you are looking to be on the North side of town, some of the best affordable neighborhoods are located right off Gordon Rd and just minutes to I40, Mayfaire or Wrightsville Beach . Some of the most popular affordable neighborhoods in Wilmington, NC are Alamosa Place , Whitney Pines and Farrington Farms . You will find an enclave of homes nestled on winding streets and some with front porches, patios and fenced backyards. These homes range in size from 1000 sq ft to 1500 sq ft and some even have 2 car garages. The prices start at $150,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath and range in price to the upper $190's. As you must know, the best place to begin your search is online. For More.....

2716 Valor Drive $150,000

Why should sellers get their home pre-inspected?

In today's world of buyers it is more important than ever, for sellers to have a complete home inspection before listing their home for sale. Buyers are comparing your home to a multitude of all brand new or pristine existing homes in a marketplace where they may have 100's to choose from. So obviously, the homes that have been pre-inspected sends a message to the buyer that this seller is serious and he takes pride in his home. More...

Masonboro Island is an 8 mile long uninhabited island on the southern North Carolina coast between Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach and is part of the National Estuarine Research Reserve. Masonboro Island, only accessible by boat, is enjoyed by campers, surfers, anglers, and bird-watchers alike. The reserve consists of about 5000 acres, which about 4400 acres are tidal marsh and mud flats. The most northern end at Masonboro Inlet is the most popular area with its sandy beaches and protected waters. Any summer weekend you will see many boaters and campers MORE.....

Wilmington NC Real Estate

It looks as though move up buyers have been sitting on the sidelines and contributing to lower sale prices in the second quarter in Wilmington NC. If you compare the second quarter to 2007 second quarter, sales prices have decreased by 6.1%. The list to sell ratio has also decreased to 95.5% compared to 97.4% second quarter 2007.

Homes sales did rise in July from June, even though many buyers are playing the sit and wait game. Homes sales in July were 507 compared to 441 in June, according to data from the Wilmington Association of Realtors. Compared to July 2007, that is still 17.5% lower, when 618 homes were sold. Our strongest market segment continues to be homes lower than $300,000. The average price of homes sold in July was $247,867 compared to July 2007 $274,832. After the run up in sales in 2004-2005, we see our market settling down to levels of 2002 and 2003, even though sale prices have increased tremendously since then, from $169,357 in July 2002-$247,867 in July 2008. MOre....

Wilmington NC Waterfront Living

Waterfront living in Wilmington NC equals or surpasses any area in the Southeast and If you enjoy boating as much as many of us do in Southeastern NC, you definitely know we have one of the best boating locations in the nation. Wilmington, with the Cape Fear River to the West and the Atlantic Ocean to the East, has it all, from the River to the Sea.

Wilmington NC Real Estate

Wilmington NC has so much to offer including mild climate, pristine beaches, protected bays and sounds for boating enjoyment including historic downtown on the river. Wilmington is also one of the best places for real estate investment according to CNN Money. Why not take advantage of owning a little piece of paradise while prices are still low. With all the marinas and waterfront properties with boatslips available in the Wilmington area, what better time than now to buy Wilmington NC real estate ? More....