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As you may know, the primary way to invest in real estate is by purchasing a property. This may be a personal home, rental house, vacant land, commercial building, etc. This provides an opportunity to grow wealth through the property’s equity, which will grow over time as the property gains value and you pay down the mortgage (if you have …
At this moment, we have more homes on the market than we’ve had in months. The continued uptick in homes for sale is a positive sign that we are heading toward a more stable housing market. Take a moment and watch as Realtor Melanie Cameron shares this week’s numbers for new listings, contracts, and homes sold in New Hanover …
The appraisal is a key step in the process of buying or selling a home. As a buyer, the appraisal needs to meet or exceed the contracted price. As a seller, you need the appraisal to meet or exceed the sale value of the property. This confirms to the mortgage lender that the buyer is […]
The past year and a half has been uncharted territory in the Wilmington real estate market. Buyers have come out in droves when they normally hold back and sellers are seeing sales unlike what we’ve seen since the recession. So it’s hard to say if the market will behave as it traditionally has for the rest of the year. But …
In some real estate markets, sellers get plenty of offers at or above their asking price. Other times, though, you may find that you need to offer an extra incentive to prospective buyers. Popular options for attracting more buyers include reducing your selling price and offering a closing cost credit, both of which help the […]
It’s amazing how far artificial intelligence (AI) has come. Six years ago, I remember looking for an app to help me identify plants. I was disappointed to find the ones in existence were either buggy or had a very limited database. Nowadays, there are multiple options that allow you to identify plants, trees, and shrubs from pictures taken on your …
We are seeing continuing improvements in the Wilmington real estate market. Watch and listen as as Realtor Melanie Cameron shares this week’s market stats, including the number of new listings, contracts, and homes sold in New Hanover County, Pender County, and Brunswick County. Want to discuss buying or selling a home in Southeastern North Carolina. Give Melanie a call …
The current real estate market is incredibly competitive, and all-cash offers are becoming more and more common. Massive investment firms have been buying homes as soon as they’re listed, making it very difficult for the average buyer to keep up. If you’re trying to buy a home, you’re probably feeling frustrated with this situation. Competing […]
Did you just find your “for sale” home listed on Craigslist or Facebook as “for rent”? This is one of the most common real estate scams. Criminals look for properties that are vacant, steal the photos and description, and post them online to lure in victims. When a potential renter shows interest, they act like they are out-of-town homeowners and …
Are we seeing any improvements in the Wilmington real estate market home inventory? Are multiple offers still the trend? Watch and find out as Realtor Melanie Cameron shares this week’s market stats, including the number of new listings, contracts, and homes sold in New Hanover County, Pender County, and Brunswick County. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have …
