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You may not want to think about it, but it’s important that you do. No one ever expects to be the victim of a house fire, but in a split second your whole life can go up in smoke. Take the steps before disaster hits and you’ll greatly increase your family’s recovery time. So what do you do to prepare …
You’ve made it through the negotiating, inspections, appraisals, and closing. Now, you’re ready to move in. Congratulations! Just one more thing… I know. You don’t really want one more thing to add to your list of things to do, because you’ve got utilities to switch over, cable to order, furniture to move in, boxes to unpack…Believe me, you might be …
Located in the laid back town of Hampstead, NC, is one of this area’s newest communities, The Neighborhoods of Avendale. Designed for the family lifestyle, this quiet community feature affordable homes on sidewalk lined streets lit by charming street lamps. Driving through the neighborhood, you’ll want to stop and have a cool glass of lemonade on one of the many …
Long Leaf Acres is an established community of primarily brick ranches and quiet tree-lined streets. Located off Eastwood Road, its largest appeal is its proximity to Mayfaire Town Center and Wrightsville Beach. Residents can easily bike to the beach, award winning restaurants, shopping, and a movie theater. For buyers who prefer not to be in a community with a homeowners …
Our Room by Room series is all about getting the most out of your rooms when selling your home. Work What You’ve Got! Clean. The laundry room is probably one of the most neglected rooms of a home, because it’s where a lot of stuff gets dumped – dirty clothes, muddy shoes, mops, buckets, cleaning liquids – you name it! …
If you currently own a home and want to add a pool or are shopping around for a home that has a large enough back yard to add a pool, you should know that North Carolina building codes require you to have a fence or wall surrounding the pool. The required fence specs may affect your budget, home choice, and …
The buyers have finally found THE house, the sellers have been presented with a number they are happy with, and both parties have signed on the offer contract’s dotted line, but the race to closing has only just begun. Before the title can officially pass hands, there are some hurdles that both parties need to overcome. It’s unsettling to think …
In the area of Masonboro Sound is a pleasant community nestled among large mature trees and conservation preserves. The Park at Willowick is a quiet community surrounded by a relaxing walking trail and comprised of cul-de-sac streets lined with sidewalks and lamp post street lights. It’s located in the sought-after Hoggard School District and is a short drive from Carolina …
Our Room by Room series is all about getting the most out of your rooms when selling your home. Work What You’ve Got! Minimize. Remove as many personal items as you can, including photos and tokens. Don’t leave any clothes lying on the floor: hang up everything or conceal it in a drawer if you need it often. Only leave …
One of the newest communities in the Porter’s Neck area, The Registry at Vineyard Plantation offers Craftsman and European style homes for as low as $199,900*. Plans range from 1830 to 4014 square feet and include both one and two-story designs. Buyers can choose from plans featuring vaulted ceilings, open foyers, beautiful cabinetry, eat-at bars, double vanities, soaker tubs, hardwood …
