In July last year, we wrote about how homes will look after the pandemic and how many will be incorporating more healthful features…but we really didn’t expect this! This week is the Consumer Electronics Show or CES®, as it is better known nowadays. One of the CES 2021 Innovation Award Honorees is the Ettie Smart Video Doorbell, which among the …
January 11, 2021 Wilmington Real Estate Market Update
Are you thinking about buying or selling a home in the Wilmington area in 2021? Melanie is here to update you on how homes are selling and what our current inventory looks like in New Hanover County, Pender County, and Brunswick County. Do you have a New Year’s resolution? Share it in the comments! If you want to stay …
Should You Get a Home Warranty?
Home buyers face many important decisions as they prepare to close on their new house. You may be offered a home warranty in the agreement with the seller, or you may consider purchasing one yourself. If you’re in the process of buying a home, you should know what a home warranty is, how it works, […]
We Sold and Bought a House in December, Here are the Benefits and Drawbacks
Home buyers and sellers have a natural inclination to avoid the real estate market at the end of the year due to the holiday rush. Anyone actively looking at homes to buy most likely needs to purchase or, for tax reasons, is trying to get a transaction completed before the end of the year. Anyone selling their home likely needs …
How to Sell Your Wilmington Home “As-Is”, Even if It Needs Major Repairs
Homeowners often put considerable work into their property before listing it for sale. Repairs and renovations can increase the value of your home and usually provide a good return on investment. However, not everyone has the time or funds to make major upgrades to their house in preparation for selling it. It is possible to […]
January 4, 2021 Wilmington Real Estate Market Update
Presenting Melanie Cameron’s first market update for 2021! Watch this video to see 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 (the LAST WEEK of 2020). If you want to stay up-to-date on the …
6 Handy Moving Tips You Can Actually Use
Thirteen years ago, I bought my first home. I was in my 20s and it was an exciting process. I have since started a family and after years of what feels like living on top of one another, we decided it was time to move up. Going through the moving process with so much more stuff felt like a giant …
When is the Best Time of the Year to Sell a Home in Wilmington?
The housing market can fluctuate drastically from month to month. While it’s difficult to predict exactly the best time in any given year to sell your home, there are some trends you can expect to see throughout the seasons. Spring is typically considered the best time for sellers, but this isn’t true in all circumstances. […]
December 21, 2020 Wilmington Real Estate Market Update
It has been an interesting year in real estate, and we are now just DAYS away from Christmas and a little over a week from 2021. Watch this video to see 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 …
What Can You Expect at a Closing in Wilmington?
Your closing is the moment you officially become the owner of your new home. This is an incredibly exciting experience, but it also can be stressful. The closing is the culmination of months of work and anticipation, so it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. Preparing in advance is the best way to put your mind at […]