Olde Point Home Sales Report - Updated July 1 to Sept 30, 2011 Hampstead NC
9 closed sales Olde Point between July 1 and September 30, 2011
1 home built in 1980 located on the ICWW with a protected slip for 55' boat sold for $900k.
2 homes on marsh front sites sold for $330 & $375
6 remaining homes sold for an average $101 a sq ft
1 of 6 is a foreclosure
The 9 homes closed for an average of 88% of asking price
The 9 homes averaged 276 days on market for current listing and 296 days for all cumulative listings
The 9 homes were built between 1980 and 2005 and averaged 2763 sq ft in size
Olde Point Home Sales Report - Jan to June 30, 2011 Hampstead NC
16 closed sales Olde Point between January 1 and June 20, 2011
1 home built in 1974 needing updating, located on a deep water lot with a dock sold for $500k.
1 home on a second row Intracoastal Waterway site sold for $347
2 homes in Olde Point Estates on multi-acre sites closed for $342 and $353
12 remaining homes sold for an average $104 a sq ft
3 of 12 are foreclosures
1 of 12 sold at auction
1 of 12 is a short sale
The remaining 7 of 12 sold for an average $115 a sq ft
The 16 homes closed for an average of 92% of asking price
The 16 homes averaged 158 days on market for current listing and 201 days for all cumulative listings
The 16 homes were built between 1977 and 2004 and averaged 2353 sq ft in size
“Water Peep” was my mother-in-laws term for broken views available from homes across the street from waterfront properties.
Several years ago, we listed a second row property in Hampstead, NC 28443, across the street from the Intracoastal Waterway. The home, a 40 year old brick ranch, was never built for views. To make it worse, the waterway home on the ICWW side had a leafy privacy screen. Yet, my client’s home was on higher ground and, in leafless seasons, permitted “water-peep” from outside. On the inside, if I stood in one or two spots and looked hard, I might glimpse blue water. But, our client asked we advertise “water view” in our remarks.
She’d lived there for years, long before the trees across the street grew up. I had no doubt her “water view” still existed in her “mind’s eye.” We listed the property in late fall with leafless trees and, as requested, included "water view" in our remarks. Our pictures included a fall photograph taken from the yard showing water in the distance through a leafless tree screen. Come spring, when the leaves appeared, the “water view"disappeared Below, from a different angle, but from the same yard, you can see how completely the “water view” vanished!
One day in spring, I received a call from an appraiser working on comps for a nearby property. He got right to his point and chewed me out royally, reminding me that appraisers rely on remarks and photographs for appraisal comparisons. In his opinion, I was misrepresenting the properties features. I made a lame attempt to defend the seasonal aspect of the “water view” and promised myself never to be in that situation again.
Today, I've evolved and could handle my Client's request much better. I'm sure I could demonstrate how we'll market her properties unique location and features, representing it well to Prospects, Buyer's Agents, Appraisers and Lenders without crossing the line into misrepresentation. Experience is a great teacher!
The Wilmington Business Journal says Wilmington is enjoying positive press from several sources in national media outlets like Orbitz, Bloomberg Businessweek, and Outside magazine. Orbitz named Wilmington area beaches their top pick as a late-summer beach bargain. Bloomberg Businessweek ranked Wilmington, NC as the 7th most fun, affordable city in the US while Outside magazine ranks Wilmington 6 in their “Best Towns” list in the October issue.
Such accolades provide great value to restaurants, hotels and a wide variety of retailers serving Wilmington area travelers. Best of all, they represent free advertising from credible unbiased sources and the value extends long beyond the endorsement!
The Wilmington, NC film industry is booming in 2011. More than $100 million will be spent on production this year up from $29 million in 2009.
Wilmington is well prepared for its production success. The Wilmington EUE/Screen Gems facility is the largest production facility in the United States outside of California. In May 2009, EUE /Screen Gems Studios opened a 10th "Dream Stage" in Wilmington. This world-class, state-of-the-art studio is a 37,500-square-foot (3,480 m2) columnless structure with a 50x50x6 foot 90,000 gallon special effects water tank. The CW Network’s One Tree Hill filmed it’s 9th and final season this year at EUE/Screen Gems.
November 10th to 13th are this year’s dates for the 17th annual Cucalorus film festival recognized by the Brooks Institute as one of the top ten film festivals in the US.
Of course, Wilmington, with its mix of old and new location settings, is the perfect location for a wide range of productions!
It’s late October and the Pender Post reports the Hampstead public boat ramp construction is underway and may be complete as early as January 2012. Currently, pilings are being driven into the Intracoastal Waterway bed to support docks.
Given Hampstead’s proximity to the water, a public launch facility is an important asset to the community. Obtaining prime property at a great price was the key to the project.
The Lewis Road location, near Pecan Grove Plantation, is a great midpoint for boaters north and south of Hampstead. Next spring, boaters from all over the county will be benefitting from this long needed public boat ramp!
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Realtor® ABR®, Quality Service Pinnacle Award for 2006-2009. Knowledgeable in Wilmington, Hampstead (28443), Leland, Holly Ridge, Sneads Ferry & Topsail Island. "With Me, It's All About You!"
North Topsail Public Beach Access
About Me
Moving from Atlanta to Wilmington brought my husband, John, home to eastern North Carolina & gave us the opportunity to help others achieve their coastal dreams. I love being a Realtor® & recognize the impact of purchasing and selling real estate on the lives of our clients.
My motto is "With Me, It's All About You!"
My Commitment: Your Satisfaction
My Pledge: Expert Market Knowledge
To Serve Your Interests - My Professional Achievements
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty "Best of the Best 2010"
Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Century 21 National - 2008, 2009
Century 21 Ruby Masters Award - 2008
Quality Service Award - Century 21 Sweyer - 2006, 2007
Multi-Million Dollar Producer
Lifetime Member of the Atlanta Board of Realtors
Million Dollar Circle Award Gold & Platinum in Atlanta
To Serve Your Interests - My Professional Designations
Realtor Broker®
SFR Certified (Short Sale & Foreclosure Certified)
ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative)
SRS (Sellers Representative Specialist)
ALHS (Accredited Luxury Home Specialist)
AHS (Accredited Home Staging Specialist)
Downtown Wilmington at Cape Fear River Waterfront
"With Me, It's All About You!"
Representing Your Interests
Whether you're moving now or in the future, it's never too soon to establish a relationship with Real Estate Professionals who will hold your interests in the highest regard. Let me help plan your next move. Tell me what you're thinking & I'll help you develop a personal timeline for implementing your transition to or from the Wilmington area!
As Your Listing Agent
When representing your interests as a seller, I'll provide expert marketing, imaginative staging, practical information & advice regarding home preparation. Staging homes for sale is always part of my process & I've earned the AHS (Accredited Home Staging Specialist) designation. To insure you are making the best pricing decision, I'll make certain you have up-to-the minute information on recent & pending sales. You can count on me from start through finish & beyond to be there for you. My goal is to be your Realtor for life.
As Your Buyers Agent
As an Accredited Buyers' Representative, I represent your best interests when buying a home. The ABR designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is earned by meeting specific educational and practical experience criteria. Fewer than 2% of more than one million licensed real estate agents in the US earn the ABR. Everyone who buys eventually sells & I'll be thinking ahead to help you make a great choice for both today and tomorrow! Call me today for expert professional assistance with finding your home in Wilmington, Hampstead, Leland, Holly Ridge, Sneads Ferry, Jacksonville or Surf City.
I apply the same commitment to every Client's search & purchase. Home size, age & pricing will vary according to individual needs but our commitment is always the same. Your home is the center or your life & the most important choice you'll make here - the rooms where you'll start & finish every day, the neighborhood where you'll meet & make friends.
Search www.CoastalAreaLiving.com for up to the minute active listings for the entire area. Contact me for more information regarding any property that interests you.
USS North Carolina in Downtown Wilmington
About My Service
"With Me, It's All About You!"
"Ms Femia's dedication to her clients is incredible. I have known many agents through the years and can say with confidence that she exceeds the bar! Our odyssey lasted for 2 years and throughout it all she never became dismayed or lost patience. She's the Best!" David & Linda, Hampstead NC - 2010
"Bev was amazing. She was extremely helpful throughout the entire process. My wife and I are so grateful that we had the opportunity to work with Bev. I will definitely refer people to her and am planning on working with her again when the time to sell comes." Trey, Jacksonville NC - 2010
"Bev was a great person to work with. Once she understood what I wanted she was a great resource. I would refer Bev to anyone that needed to buy or sell a house." Ashley, Wilmington NC -2010
"Bev went above and beyond the call of duty. She was so dedicated to our needs that it seemed like we were her only Clients. She showed us properties from 9am to 3-5pm and then stayed up until 2am gathering information from the internet for us. She kept up this routine for at least 8 days until we put in an offer. She has great expertise in a wide range of real estate such as construction, building codes and inspections which were useful in the decision making. The comps she used were so comprehensive that the seller's agent couldn't help but be impressed. After our offer was accepted, she continued to help us though the next process. she was able to simplify the complicated requirements for our loan. She was a great help in our adjustment to this area, such as doctors referrals etc. She made us feel we could call her any time of the day. In conclusion, she has such a happy disposition that she is a joy to be around." Marie & Ed, Wilmington, NC - 2010
"How fortunate we feel to have Beverly Femia as out agent. We have had many real estate transactions over the years and we have never experienced the level of professionalism and attention to detail that Beverly provided us. Our search for a home last well over a year and Bev was with us every step of the way." Bob & Marion, Hampstead NC - 2010
"Our experience with Beverly Femia was outstanding! She assisted us in purchasing our home while we were stationed overseas in England and we couldn't have asked for a better agent. We were especially impressed with her determination and tireless efforts to assist us in finding our home in Hampstead during a whirlwind one week visit to the states. Following our return to England Bev maintained excellentcontact with us while she assisted us in completing our home purchase. We would definitely work with Bev again and highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling their home in the Hampstead or Wilmington area." David & Tracy, Hampstead, NC - 2010
"Bev was WONDERFUL!! We were under a tight deadline and she was right there during the entire process any time we needed her. My husband and I can't thank her enough for all her hard work and dedication. She is great!" Heather & Braye, Wilmington, NC - 2010
"Bev is amazing. She was always on the ball. If an issue arose we never even had time to stress about it because she would have already taken care of it. We are first time buyers and she walked us through the process and answered everything. She bought things to our attention that, as new buyers, we wouldn't have thought of. We will not hesitate to use her again if needed or refer her to our friends!!! We are so lucky to have had her as our agent. What a great experience!!" Chris & Sara, Wilmington, NC - 2009
"Beverly was great throughout the process. She was recommended to me by a good friend and I could not have done the purchase without her. She was very knowledgeable, responsive, and helped to teach me the process as a first time homebuyer. She was able to neogtiate having the Sellers replace the roof and resolve any issues that came up through the process. I greatly appreciate her help and will definitely send any business I can her way. When I am ready to sell, Beverly will be the first call I make." Brandon, wilmington, NC - 2009
"Beverly Femia did a great job from beginning to end on this transaction. Very reassuring for an out of state owner/seller." John, Residence in Dublin, CA - Property located in Hampstead, NC - 2009
"We've already recommended Beverly to several people and have given them her contact information." Joseph & Kristen, Holly Ridge, NC - 2009
"Our Agent, Beverly Femia was extremely helpful to us. We were first time buyers and she helped us through the process. She was extremely knowledgeable about the area and we would recommend her to anybobody who is moving to the area." Ben, Hampstead, NC - 2009
"Beverly Made relocating to Wilmington an extremely enjoyable process. Her knowledge, service and hard work was exceptional. When the time comes, we will most certainly use Beverly Femia again for our next real estate purchase. In the meantime, I will be sure to recommend Beverly to anyone I know who is looking to purchase a home in the Wilmington area." Brian & Shauna, Wilmington, NC - 2008
"Beverly Femia was awesome! As first time home buyers we had really no clue about the home buying process. Ms Bevwas always there to answer any questions we had and walked us though the home buying processs. She understood what we were looking for and found it for us. I would recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home!!" Dustin, Wilmington, NC - 2008
"Beverly and John are a "dream team." they were delightful to work with on the sale of our home and we now consider them friends. Marilyn & Ralph, Sneads Ferry, NC - 2008
"Beverly Femia has been a joy to work with. We've sold one with her and now built one with her help. I don;t know how we would have survived the last year without her encouragement and expert help. Thanks Bev!" Marilyn & Ralph, Snead Ferry, NC - 2008
"Thanks for all your help!" Luke, Residence in Germany - Purchase in Wilmington, NC - 2008
Beverly Femia was an excellent agent - very personable, professional and dilligent." Chris & Tara, Wilmington, NC - 2008
"Bev & John Femia were excellent to work with. Bevwas relentless in following up on details and keeping us abreast of any issues that came up. On the closing date, she was on top of everything." Ann & Frank, Leland, NC 2007
"I just want you to know how much Randy & I appreciate all that you have done...Everythingf rom your diplomatic approach to the Sellers, taking and sendingthose great pictures, scheduling and coordinating inspections, et. al... You were more than generous with your time." Layne & Randy, Hampstead, NC - 2006
"Beverly Femia was terrific. She was enthusiastic, full of energy and also has a sense of humor, which made the entire process productive and enjoyable. I would recommend her to anyone and do so with full confidence." Bob & Jean, Wilmington, NC - 2006
"My agent, Beverly Femia, was fantastic? Too bad your survey scale only went to 10. She is worth much more." Susanne, Residence in NY, Purchase in Hampstead, NC - 2006
"Beverly and John Femia were extremely professional and most helpful in guiding me through the entire process." Clyde, Residence in VA, Purchase in Hampstead, NC - 2006
"Beverly Femia has done an awesome job of working with us & our needs. We couldn't have done it without her." Lois & Steve, Leland, NC - 2006
"Thank you so much for all your hard work and patience with two VERY happy first-time home buyers! We just love our new home, something that would not have been possible without you." Beth & Jeff, Rocky Point, NC - 2005
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