Foreclosure Kure Beach Condo Duplex with Ocean Views | Part 1 | Deal or No Deal?

Working with clients who are looking at purchasing a beach vacation home in the Carolina and Kure Beach area (also known as Pleasure Island), we came across this foreclosure a few months ago that looked promising.
I mean, a new home this size and this close to the beach (1 block to a quiet section of [...]

Relocating to Wilmington NC? How the New Changes in the New Hanover County School Redistricting Can Affect Your Next Home Purchase

Recently, the Board of Education in New Hanover County approved a new district map that will go into effect 2009-2010 school year.
It Took Nine Tries
Many parents have been a little worried over what was going to be decided about where their child would go to school next year. It took 9 tries before they found [...]

Here are Some Photos of a Home Tour I did in Landfall and Greenville Manor the Day Before Thanksgiving

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.  I sure did.  In addition to getting to spend time with family, I had the opportunity to show some really nice homes to a successful, young couple from out of state.  We toured homes in Landfall, Demarest Landing, Shinn Creek Estates, Greenville Manor, and Georgetowne.
As I was preparing [...]

7 Things to Know About the 28403 Zip Code if You are Buying a Home in Wilmington NC – Part 7

In part seven, I want to give you my personal thoughts on the pros and cons of living in Midtown – Wilmington NC.
And of course, this is part of a 7 part post series on what you should know about 28403:

University of North Carolina of Wilmington

Main Shopping Areas

Parks & Recreation

Schools

Medical Facilities

General Areas to Live

Pros & Cons [...]

7 Things to Know About the 28403 Zip Code if You are Buying a Home in Wilmington NC – Part 6

In part six, I want to give you a general overview of the area of 28403. This post is not meant to be comprehensive, but rather to give you some points of reference in terms of neighborhoods and building styles as you learn more about the real estate market here in Wilmington NC.

7 Things to Know About the 28403 Zip Code if You are Buying a Home in Wilmington NC – Part 5

The fifth thing I think you should know about 28403 (Midtown) is that most of Wilmington’s Healthcare is located in the 28403 Zip Code. This post will be short and to the point. For some, being near medical facilities will be important. To others, it will probably just be good information to note.

7 Things to Know About the 28403 Zip Code if You are Buying a Home in Wilmington NC – Part 4

If you are a parent, buying a home is synomous with finding a good school.

I have a lot of work to do on The Wilmington Search in regards to writing articles on local schools and how to determine which schools are the good schools in Wilmington NC.  Unfortunately, this post is not on which [...]

7 Things to Know About the 28403 Zip Code if You are Buying a Home in Wilmington NC – Part 1

If you are planning on buying a home in the Wilmington NC area, it would probably be helpful to know a little about the area.  So let’s start with Midtown.
Wilmington’s zip code 28403 is sometimes referred to as Midtown.  28403 actually extends beyond Midtown, but to keep things simple, we’ll loosely refer to 28403 as [...]

What are Hurricanes Like in Wilmington NC?

As Hanna is expected to hit our coast as a hurricane ealry Saturday morning and Ike is out at sea stirring as a potential contender for the NC coast, I thought it would be appropriate to post a few helpful links on hurricanes in the Wilmington NC area and what you can do to help protect your home in case of a hurricane.

New Wrightsville Beach Photos

In addition to a lot of writing, I have also taken a lot more pictures lately with my new Canon camera. I am working to create an amazing library of photos in and around Wilmington. Here are just a few I took at Wrightsville Beach NC recently.

How is the Wilmington NC Real Estate Market Stacking Up Against National Trends?

I must admit, I have been guilty of talking about the local real estate market here in Wilmington with more emotion than actuality. 
Why do I sometimes talk about the market with emotions instead of facts?
Well…I believe the Wilmington NC real estate market has been and will be a great market for many reasons for years to come.  But my [...]

Should a Local Real Estate Agent Know What is Happening in the Local Real Estate Market?

“The Wilmington real estate market is doing much better than the national trends!  Where it used to take 7 days to sell a home, now it takes two to three weeks to sell a home.”
When I heard these words, I laughed.
Not to be mean, but if real estate agents are representing clients who are buying [...]

Luxury Living in Landfall – Wilmington NC

Wilmington NC has many wonderful neighborhoods, but there are none that can compare to Landfall.  Not only is Landfall unique to Wilmington; it is unique for many, many miles.
In fact,  check out the first sentence of the Country Club of Landfall’s Mission Statement:
It is our intent that the Country Club of Landfall be viewed as one of [...]

Living on the Water in Wilmington NC |Waterfront Community Profile | Summer Rest

Homes in Summer Rest are nestled naturally underneath mature live oak trees with picturesque Spanish moss hanging from the limbs, gently swaying to the coastal breeze of the intracoastal waterway. Homes located on Summer Rest Rd. boast incomparable intracoastal views. Most of these homes have boat slips, giving easy access to a lazy day on the blue Atlantic waterways that embrace Wilmington’s mainland. Homes off of Summer Rest Rd. enjoy the tranquility of quiet enjoyment underneath the mature trees and lush landscaping.

6 Most Important Maps you need when Relocating to Wilmington NC

So how do you get to know Wilmington NC when You don’t live anywhere near Wilmington NC?
The easy answer? Online maps that break down the southeastern NC coastal area into bite size pieces. The problem with online maps is that they are scattered all over the web and are many times located inconspicously on websites you may or may not even know about. But don’t fret. I have searched the web high and low and have compiled a list of interactive maps that can help you get to know the Wilmington NC area better.