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If you’re close to paying off your mortgage, you have a great deal of equity in your home. Paying off your house is a major financial accomplishment that provides extra security and peace of mind, especially as you near retirement. Unfortunately, unexpected situations occur all the time in life, and you may find yourself facing […]
It’s the last full week of May and Melanie Cameron has a bit of good news about the home inventory in the greater Wilmington area. Watch as she shares this week’s market stats, including how many homes have come on the market, gone under contract, and sold in New Hanover County, Pender County, and Brunswick County. Considering buying or …
Some real estate agents are firm believers in the power of an open house. They say that they’re a tried-and-true way to market your home and get interested buyers through the door. However, other agents argue that open houses are more trouble than they’re worth and that they rarely lead to offers you wouldn’t get […]
A bridge loan is a short-term loan, typically 6-12 months, that allows for payment of expenses while waiting for long-term financing. It acts like a “bridge” between two loans. In real estate, a bridge loan can cover expenses (closing costs, down payment, etc.) you would usually pay with the proceeds of your home’s sale to secure a mortgage on a …
Here in Southeastern North Carolina, we are no strangers to flood zones. We are a coastal community located at sea level, smack dab between the Cape Fear River and the Intracoastal Waterway, which is also why Wilmington is a popular buyer destination. We wouldn’t be able to have the beautiful beaches and access to the Intracoastal Waterway without this elevation. …
It’s mid-May and we are pushing on through one of the busiest real estate markets we’ve seen in Wilmington, NC. Melanie Cameron shares this week’s market stats, including how many homes have come on the market, gone under contract, and sold in New Hanover County, Pender County, and Brunswick County. Considering selling your home? Give Melanie a call or send …
It’s important to get your home in good condition before you put it on the market. When buyers know they won’t have to face costly and stressful repairs shortly after moving in, you’ll get better offers on the property. However, not every repair is worth making when you plan on selling your house. Some won’t […]
Inventory is tight and for many buyers, that means facing multiple-offer situations. In order to win the contract, real estate agents are advising their buyers to get creative. For many, this means offering well over asking price. But for those lacking extra funds, presenting a top competing offer can be difficult. So instead, they try to appeal to the seller’s …
Has Wilmington’s home inventory increased? Do pending contracts continue to outpace new listings? Are buyers still facing multiple-offer situations? Melanie Cameron shares this week’s Wilmington real estate market stats. Hear how many homes have come on the market, gone under contract, and sold in New Hanover County, Pender County, and Brunswick County. Considering selling your home? Give Melanie a call …
Selling your home is a major decision, but once you put it on the market, you’ll probably feel anxious for the process to be over. The uncertainty while waiting for an offer is frustrating, especially if your home has been listed for a long time. The housing market fluctuates, so the length of time you […]
