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When you pick up a box of food at the grocery store, do you read the ingredients? With health being a common concern, most people do. When you purchase a new gadget, do you check the packaging to see what’s included and to verify it hasn’t been tampered with? Likely. It’s not fun when you get home and realize you’re …
Starter homes are the first properties that the median entry-level home buyers can afford to purchase. They fall within the lower third of a market’s valuation, which means the price range can vary from market to market. A starter home in San Francisco has a median price of $820,550 while the median cost of a starter home in Boston is …
You’ve spent weeks browsing listings, rode in a car for hours viewing the potentials, and placed an offer on “the one”…but it was rejected. How could this be? You certainly thought it through – or did you? Here are 10 possible reasons why your offer to purchase a house was rejected. 1. Your Offer Was Too Low This is the …
You’ve been preapproved for financing. Now, it’s time to find your home. Good homes go fast and if you don’t want to miss out on finding the perfect property, you need to create a concise list of the best homes for you to view. Here are our tips for doing just that. 1. Create a List of Wants and Needs …
Realtor Melanie Cameron explains how to approach a home inspection report in order to successfully negotiate a repair request for the home you are buying or selling. In North Carolina, this usually happens during the Due Diligence Period, shortly after the offer is made and all inspections are completed. Get more great tips in our 60-page Buyer & Seller Guides. …
Realtor Melanie Cameron gives 4 tips for making a strong offer on a home in a seller’s market. With inventory low nationwide, chances are good that you live in a seller’s market. Heed this advice and improve the likelihood of your offer being accepted. Get more great tips in our 60-page Buyer Guide. Don’t forget to comment, share, and like …
There are many steps to buying a home and the first is getting preapproved for a mortgage, but what exactly does that entail? The infographic below explains what mortgage professionals most often require from those seeking a home loan and what buyers can expect to do to secure a mortgage. Now, it’s important to note that the infographic states that …
Meet Melanie Cameron, professional real estate agent and team leader of The Cameron Team at Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage in Wilmington, North Carolina. Melanie has been a full-time REALTOR® since 1994, specializing in the marketing and selling of residential homes in Greater Wilmington, including all areas from the Brunswick County Beaches up to Sneads Ferry. She is a Coldwell …
Low inventory at the peak of the buying season is creating multiple-offer situations throughout the Wilmington real estate market. We realize that this can make the whole experience extremely stressful and frustrating for buyers, especially when they’ve already lost out on one (or more) offers. Sometimes this leads to buyers trying extreme tactics. We’ve seen some doozies, and there is …
Realtor Melanie Cameron explains why it’s recommended to get a termite inspection when buying a home for sale. This is especially important for homes sold in humid locations, like North Carolina. Get more great tips in our 60-page Buyer Guide. Don’t forget to comment, share, and like this video on Facebook and YouTube to be entered into the monthly gift …
