About The Wilmington Search

We want you to join us on The Wilmington Search!

To see if The Wilmington Search is right for you, we would like to ask you a few questions?

• Are you on the search for a new home in the Wilmington area?
• Are you trying to learn more about the local area and potential neighborhoods in and around Wilmington NC (including Wrightsville Beach, Hampstead, Leland, Carolina and Kure Beach)?
• Are you are interested in keeping tabs on how the local Wilmington NC real estate market is doing?

If so, you have come to the right place!

The Wilmington Search is a little different than the typical real estate website. Please take a few seconds to learn about our new approach to developing  an online real estate resource for Wilmington home buyers. We believe you will want to join us on The Wilmington Search.

If you are like the many people we meet who are online researching their next home purchase in the Wilmington area, you may find yourself:

• a little frustrated with the average Wilmington real estate website which is rarely updated and often talks about the real estate market like we are still in the seller’s market of 2005;
• Unsure what the different areas of Wilmington has to offer you in terms of lifestyle and amenities;
• Tired of being in the dark with what is currently happening in the real estate market as the economy continues to show signs of volatility.
• Directionless on how to navigate the home search process.

The Problem With the Average Real Estate Website

Here is what we have found is the problem with the average real estate website:

• is primarily designed for the self promotion of the real estate agent instead of educating buyers on the local area and the buying process;
• gives little to no insight on local real estate market conditions and how the real estate market continues to shift;
• is rarely, if ever, updated with new local news and reporting on new developments in the real estate market;
• very little content is actually written by a real estate agent; content is typically written by website companies instead of local real estate professionals involved in the real estate market;
• only positive market news is reported rather than taking a whole picture approach to understand how to navigate and buy in a buyer’s market;

Why are Most Buyers Sitting on the Sideline Right Now?

The Wilmington Search is a local real estate blog covering the real estate market of Wilmington. The Wilmington Search is a reflection of how we approach serving our clients who are buying a home in the Wilmington NC area.

We believe many buyers are avoiding buying a home right now due to feelings of fear, threat and danger. Many of our clients have their skepticism of real estate agents who only talk of the real estate market optimistically.

We’ve found that this leaves buyers often feeling insecure that they may not make the best decision in their next home purchase since there is so much bad news right now concerning the economy and the housing market. How can most of the real estate agents say the market is great? As a result, many would be new homeowners sit on the sideline directionless and in the dark in fear of making a bad investment decision.

We Believe in A Different Approach

We believe in approaching (instead of avoiding) the real estate market with realistic optimism.

To us, this market presents buyers (who are informed with a knowledgeable guide and consultant) with a unique opportunity. With information that helps the buyer understand the potential pitfalls (realistic) with an adventurous outlook on the unique opportunities that are available right now (optimism), we think buyers can come out on top in their next home purchase in this market.

In other words, we believe in being optimistic about the opportunities in this market while being realistic with the challenges.

That is why we say The Wilmington Search is “where the smart buyers go for online insight on the local Wilmington NC real estate market.”

We Like to Share as We Learn

The Wilmington Search is written and presented from our insider vantage point of view with a realistic optimistic approach. We share our findings which are often in the context of our current client relationships. As we work with buyers in this market, we share our market research as well as some of the properties and neighborhoods that we feel have a unique opportunity for buyers.

Buying a New Home is an Adventure

One other element which we feel is important to note, is the adventure side of buying a home.  Buying a home the smart way requires exploration and research.

To be honest, we enjoy the search. That is why we called this real estate blog, The Wilmington Search.

Adventures are rarely linear. They take you down rabbit trails that sometimes are dead ends. Yet, sometimes, you will happen upon a gem.  That is what we call the Search.  And we think it is fun!

Join Us on The Wilmington Search

So we would like for you to join us on The Wilmington Search by signing up for updates by email. It is free. Your email will not sold or exploited and your privacy will be protected.  And you can always unsubscribe at anytime!

Also, we would like you to consider us as your guide on The Search if you are thinking about buying a home in our area.  To learn more about our services click here.