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 […]
What are Housing Experts Predicting for 2021?
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), and the National Association of REALTORS (NAR) are all major organizations in the real estate and finance industries that keep a close watch on changes and trends. Each year, they release their own predictions on how the markets will perform in the following months. While no one can say with 100% certainty …
Houses are Selling Like Hotcakes Right Now…So Why Isn’t Mine?
Right now in New Hanover County, there is about 2.5 month’s worth of inventory. That means if every home sold, there would be no more homes left on the market in 2.5 months. Houses have been selling like hotcakes! If you have been keeping up with Melanie’s market updates, you know that homes have been going under contract just as …
December 14, 2020 Wilmington Real Estate Market Update
Just 11 days until Christmas! Are you as excited as Melanie Cameron is? She shares 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 newest tool on our website and get monthly …
How to Avoid Overpaying for a Home in Wilmington?
Overpaying for a home is an unfortunately common problem, especially for first-time buyers and people in hot real estate markets. When you’ve never gone through the home-buying process before, it’s difficult to know whether or not you’re getting a good deal. If the market is competitive, overpaying becomes an even bigger risk because you may […]
Tired of Farmhouse Décor? Try 1 of These 4 Trending Interior Design Styles
It feels like Farmhouse Décor has been the most popular design style for the past 10 years. It dominates Pinterest searches and frequently appears in home décor blogs. But recently, other design styles have begun to float to the top of the décor pond. Here are 4 that are currently trending. Note: Ads on this page will take you to …
December 7, 2020 Wilmington Real Estate Market Update
We are less than 3 weeks from Christmas and the Wilmington real estate market is still going strong. REALTOR® Melanie Cameron shares 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. See Melanie’s Facebook Live …
4 Ways You Can Trigger a Bidding War
Bidding wars are primarily seen in up and coming seller’s markets. But they could happen at any time, especially if the property is particularly unique, it has a unique location (i.e. waterfront, lakefront, unique view), or the market is experiencing a localized boom. Houses of all sizes and in all areas of the country undergo […]
November 30, 2020 Wilmington Real Estate Market Update
See how the Wilmington real estate market is performing as we close out November 2020. REALTOR® Melanie Cameron shares 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 …