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Southport's Waterfront Market - The Pickin's are Good!

06-16-11

Southport NC Real Estate - Vicki Burton- Buyer's Agent

Like many small towns around the country, Southport is fortunate to have a viable and growing farmer’s market. Every Wednesday from 8-1, locals and visitors can enjoy a beautiful selection of produce from local farmers and unique creations from area artisans. Back that up with the breezy, blue backdrop of the Cape Fear River and the plunky sounds of bluegrass coming from the front porch of the historic Garrison House, you know you are experiencing Southport at its very best.

So come on, local residents, lets put Brunswick County food on our table. Is it my just imagination that the small, tender squash fixed for dinner tonight tasted richer and sweeter than what I buy from the "big three?" I don’t think so. Let’s commit ourselves to supporting our young farmers and talented artisans… there’s nothing that tastes as good and speaks "Summertime" like "fresh from the garden."

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Harborside of Southport- A Truly Unique Opportunity

02-22-11

Southport NC Real Estate - Vicki Burton- Buyer's Agent

Southport home sales … How’s the market? Many are asking. Last week I posted a blog highlighting homes sold in Southport this year. In spite of a slow market, many took advantage of some great deals and became our newest residents.

By nature, I am always looking to highlight the best,most unique, best-priced, best-located properties at the moment. This Harborside of Southport condo overlooking the Southport Marina, the old Yacht Basin, the Intracoastal Waterway, and beyond… has been flagged for my latest "one of a kind" list. It is currently priced over 20K below a recent appraisal at $320,000.

If you are a boater, life doesn’t get much better than this. Or if you’re on Bald Head and need a base on the mainland, again, a perfect setup. It also makes a great weekend rental property. I took the opportunity this weekend to go by and take some pictures, just before sunset, and was blown away by the views in every direction.

If you have questions or would like to see it for yourself, I’d love to hear from you.

Phone: 910.540.0551 Email: southportsoundings@gmail.com

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Indigo Plantation - Southport NC Waterway Community

02-22-11

Southport NC Real Estate - Vicki Burton- Buyer's Agent

I have been highlighting my best-loved Southport area the communities for three or four years now. Indigo Plantation has always been a favorite of mine and I’m happy to finally get around to featuring one of the very best neighborhoods Southport has to offer.

For years, Indigo Plantation was the departure location for Bald Head Island’s mainland ferry operation. Its top-notch marina facilities and easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway, the Cape Fear River and beyond, are trumped by its quiet in-town location just a 5 minute bike ride to downtown Southport.

Originally developed by Bald Head Island Ltd, the preservation of the natural landscape is evident at every turn. Homes rise gently up from their surroundings as though they might have been dropped in by helicopter. Now that Bald Head has moved their mainland operation to Deep Point Marina near the Ft. Fisher Ferry, Indigo has emerged as a quiet getaway with a private marina, clubhouse, pool and tennis courts. 20'-40' Boat slips are available for sale or lease to accommodate a variety of vessels to suit sailers, cruisers, and fishermen.

Currently there are 2 townhomes available in the low $200s, and 4 single homes ranging in price from $380-650K. As far as lots, there are 11 on the market in the $100-450K range. If you want to have a look for yourself, here is a user-friendly MLS search. For POA information click HERE.

I’ve been lucky enough to call Southport home for 25 years now. If you’ve ever thought seriously about relocating to the area, I can say with all honesty, there has never been a better time. If you have any questions about Indigo or any other Southport area neighborhoods, I’d love to hear from you. You can email me or call me at 910.540.0551.

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Arbor Creek - Southport NC Community

02-21-11

Southport NC Real Estate - Vicki Burton- Buyer's Agent

Arbor Creek is a well-established jewel of a neighborhood located just North of Southport off Highway 211 in a quiet, tranquil setting near St. James Plantation. From traditional bungalows to contemporary coastal and cottage construction, Arbor Creek has much to offer those looking near Southport in the 200k – 400K range.

Everyone looking for property in Southport and Brunswick County needs to know what is happening in the specific communities and neighborhoods they are considering. List prices are all over the place and don’t necessarily reflect actual SOLD prices. So focusing on these sold prices and units sold, I will attempt to give you a few stats that might help you in determining values both historically (over the last 5 years) and presently (2010).

5 YEAR - No. of homes sold – 85 • Avg size: 2000 sf
• Avg list price – $289K • Avg sold price – $283
•Avg days on market – 264 • Avg price/sf - $142

2010 - No. of homes sold – 3 • Avg size – 1800 sf
• Avg list price - $266K • Avg sold price - $245K
• Avg days on market – 405 • Avg price/sf - $139

Summary: The adage “All real estate is LOCAL” couldn’t be more true in this case. Everyone knows that real estate sales and values have dropped significantly in virtually all local, state, and national markets. What I find interesting about Arbor Creek specifically is that while the number of units sold have dropped and days on market have increased, the average sold prices/sf have remained relatively steady over the last 5 years.

As a Brunswick County Buyer’s Agent, it is my job to look at these and other stats in helping my buyers to determine real market value in the communities they are looking... BEFORE they make an offer. Other neighborhoods will have stats and trends that will mirror more closely the overall market and I will be posting that information here one community at a time. If you have any questions about Arbor Creek or would like to get more stats on it or other Southport area or Brunswick County communities, just email me and I will get it to you.

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Price's Creek - Southport NC Cottage Neighborhood

02-21-11

Southport NC Real Estate - Vicki Burton- Buyer's Agent

With the local real estate market in Southport showing signs of life, it’s time to catch up on what’s happening in Price’s Creek, a unique and colorful neighborhood just a bike ride away from Downtown Southport.

While the Brunswick County real estate market remains soft, and many now-labeled “ghost developments” sit in limbo, the Cottages of Price’s Creek now have a real eye for the future. A renewed interest is burgeoning and visible, bringing the dreams of current and future owners peace of mind, knowing that the vision of its original developer and architect is alive and well.

All of the unsold lots in Price’s Creek are now owned by a local bank and they are in the beginning stages of putting some lot/home packages together in the 300s. They will also be releasing a small number of lots that should hit the market sometime this Fall. Thanks to diligent efforts by the bank, the entrances and common areas have been spruced up, the pool and clubhouse have been completed and all signs are positive and moving forward.

If you have questions about Price’s Creek, please don’t hesitate to call me at 910 540 0551, or send me an email. I will do my best to answer or find the answer you are looking for.

In the mean time, here are a few pictures that I took over the summer that show just what a beautiful and unique community it really is. As a disclosure, I am a local Buyer’s Agent and have no official association with the Price’s Creek neighborhood, but I have loved it from the start and am excited again to see that it is once again a viable option for folks looking to buy in the Southport area.

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