Diane Parker

Below is a recap of 2nd quarter 2009 activity in the 28403 zip code area of Wilmington, NC. With lots of inventory to choose from, great interest rates, and the $8000 tax credit available through 12/1/09, you may want to consider purchasing a home.

2nd Quarter 2009 - 28403 Zip Code

• Average selling price - $228,909, down 6.5% from year-end 2008 average selling price of $244,932.
• 11.2% of sellers in 2nd quarter paid a concession compared to 16.5% in 2008.
• Average list price - $245,395 down 7.1% over year-end 2008 average list price of $264,105.
• Average Days on Market for 2nd quarter - 166 days; 112 days for year-end 2008.
• Median sold price of $182,938 for 2nd quarter has decreased 6.2% from year-end 2008.
• Sold homes in 2nd quarter received 93.2% of the list price, up from 92.4% year-end 2008.

An Analysis of information from the Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS®, Incorporated, for the period Jan. 1, 2005 through June 30, 2009 - data pulled on July 13, 2009.

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As Summer approaches, vacationers and locals alike are visiting Wilmington NC area attractions. Below are the areas most popular, ranked by 2008 attendance.

Fort Fisher Civil War Museum and Battlefield - www.nchistoricsites.org/fisher

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher - www.ncaquariums.com

Battleship North Carolina - www.battleshipnc.com

Tregembo Animal Park - www.tregemboanimalpark.com

Wilmington Sharks Baseball - www.wilmingtonsharks.com

Airlie Gardens - www.airliegardens.org

The Children's Museum of Wilmington - www.playwilmington.org

Cape Fear Museum of History and Science - www.capefearmuseum.com

Arobretum - www.gardeningnhc.org

Wilmington Hammerheads Pro Soccer - www.wilmingtonhammerheads.com

For more Wilmington area information, visit www.TheKeytoWilmington.com

Wilmington's traditional Memorial Day Observance at the Battleship NC remembers those who gave their lives serving our country and honors our veterans. Enjoy a military guest speaker, Color Guard, 21-gun salute by the Marine Corps Honor Guard, Taps, military band, and a memorial wreath cast onto the waters.

This program is free to the public and held on the Fantail of The Battleship on Monday, May 25th at 5:45 pm.

A special thank you to all who have and are currently serving our Country!

Thanks also to the military families who have given us the opportunity to assist with you with home buying and selling.

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Friday, May 22nd, at 4 pm will be the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Carolina Beach Boardwalk amusement park. Carolina Beach visitors have always enjoyed the Boardwalk, but this Summer, there will be more options available for entertainment.

Eleven rides, including a Ferris Wheel, are being placed in spaces along the Boardwalk and will be open from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Tickets will cost $1.50 each, and rides will require two or three tickets. All-day passes will also be available for $25.

The park will be open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.

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Now is the time students and parents start thinking about housing for the Fall semester. Wilmington offers lots of options for students who prefer not to live on campus at UNCW. Condos, townhomes, and single family homes are readily available.

Parents may want to consider a FHA Kiddie Condo Loan.

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We look forward to introducing college students and their parents to Wilmington NC. Please let us know how we can help.

Diane Parker

(910) 617-5244

DianeParker@SeaCoastRealty.com