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If you have additional income after paying your mortgage and other bills, you may be concerned about what to do with it. The financial choices you make today will affect your future, so it’s important to choose thoughtfully when you have extra money. You could use the funds to make extra payments on your mortgage, […]
No one can deny that this year has been rough. Between the pandemic, the election, remote learning, protests, wildfires, “murder” hornets, and so many other outliers, it seems that no one has been able to avoid the impacts. Luckily, humor has proved itself to be a good coping mechanism. That and chocolate. Every year, my family buys a new ornament …
REALTOR® Melanie Cameron shares this week’s market update from Topsail Island. Hear how many homes in New Hanover County, Pender County, and Brunswick County have come on the market (new listings), gone under contract, sold, and left the market without selling (expireds/withdrawns) in the past week. If you haven’t yet, make sure you sign up for our free home …
Deciding on a down payment is one of the most difficult but important aspects of buying a home. There are benefits and drawbacks to both small and large down payments, and opinions on which is better can vary dramatically. Before you apply for a mortgage, you should have an idea of what you want to […]
The Wilmington real estate market is starting to see a seasonal slowdown now that the Thanksgiving and Holiday seasons are right around the corner. Watch as REALTOR® Melanie Cameron share how many homes in New Hanover County, Pender County, and Brunswick County have come on the market (new listings), gone under contract, sold, and left the market without selling (expireds/withdrawns) …
Becoming a homeowner for the first time is an incredibly exciting experience, and being approved for a mortgage is possibly the most important step in the process. First-time buyers have a number of different options for home loans. There are several programs that offer competitive terms for your first mortgage, and you should explore every […]
Whether you are building a new home or giving fresh life to an existing kitchen, hardware is an important element. It helps create your target style and can give the room character in a way plain cabinets can’t. But to truly pull off a specific style, there are certain consistent elements you should look for when picking out hardware. Here …
It’s the first week of November and tomorrow is Election Day. Watch as REALTOR® Melanie Cameron share how many homes in New Hanover County, Pender County, and Brunswick County have come on the market (new listings), gone under contract, sold, and left the market without selling (expireds/withdrawns) in the past week. Check out the free tool Melanie mentioned in …
Buying a home is an exciting accomplishment, but it can be a lengthy process. The first step toward becoming a homeowner is getting approved for a mortgage. When you apply for a home loan, the lender will ask for a number of documents to prove that you’ll be able to make the payments. You should […]
This week saw a slight dip in real estate activity in Wilmington, but there’s still time to buy or sell before the end of the year. Watch REALTOR® Melanie Cameron share how many homes in New Hanover County, Pender County, and Brunswick County have come on the market (new listings), gone under contract, sold, and left the market without selling …
