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The 2021 real estate market has created a lot of buzz. It has remained strong throughout the pandemic due to low interest rates. Now, we are seeing record-low inventory and many houses going under contract as soon as they are listed. Buyers are facing hard competition as sellers receive multiple offers on their properties. This has led to some misconceptions …
Spring has sprung! While spring is traditionally the busiest time of the year for the real estate market, buyers have broken norms this year by being out since January. This is in part to record low interest rates. However, inventory is still low putting homes in high demand. It’s a good time to be a home seller. In this video, …
Your real estate agent provides a number of important services during the sale of your home, but you may still be concerned about the fee. The average realtor commission is 5.8 percent, which amounts to more than $17,000 on a $300,000 home. This may seem like a steep price, and many buyers see the commission […]
Pollinators play an incredibly important role in our food chain. Every 1 bite of food out of 3 exists due to a pollinator. The most common pollinators are bees, wasps, moths, butterflies, flies, and beetles, but the actions of humans are leading to a decline in their populations. Habitat loss, pollution, and the use of pesticides are large issues, especially …
Did you move to Wilmington from the North? Do you miss the fragrant smells and beautiful pink and purple flowers of lilacs? I know I do. There was a lavender lilac tree outside my childhood home and every spring it smelled wonderful. I also lived a hop and a skip from the Mackinac Island Lilac Festival., which is a festival …
It’s a new week and Melanie Cameron is sharing how many homes went under contract and closed in New Hanover County, Pender County, and Brunswick County during the past 7 days. New listings continue to come on the market, but many are going under contract in DAYS. Don’t let this deter you from buying. Just make sure you hire …
There are plenty of benefits to buying a new home. You can trust that it’s in great condition with new appliances and no upcoming repairs or renovations. For many people, buying a new construction is a far better option than buying a resale. These features come at a cost, though. On average, new homes cost […]
You’re engaged and ready to tie the knot? First of all, congratulations! What a momentous time in your life. Marriage is a big commitment and a wedding is an exciting endeavor. Picking the perfect rings, a charming officiant, supportive groomsmen and bridesmaids, the tastiest food… And if you’re getting married in our area, you’re most likely wondering which is the …
Corelogic recently released its Homeowner Equity Insights report for the fourth quarter of 2020 and the results are astounding. Homeowners with mortgages saw an average 16.2% year-over-year increase in equity in 2020. That was close to a $1.5 trillion gain. If you aren’t sure what equity is in real estate, it’s the value of a property minus any charges against …
Are you the type of person who walks into a room and knows exactly what color you want on the walls, furniture to fill the spaces, and décor pieces to highlight the room? Yes? Then, this isn’t the blog post for you. This article is for the people who don’t have direction…yet. When you first move into your new home, …
