Archive for August, 2009

10 Steps to Purchasing a Foreclosure Property

The buzz word in real estate today is foreclosures. It’s discussed in the news and at the water cooler, and many buyers are taking advantage of the deals found on the market due to the rise in foreclosures. If you’re considering a foreclosure or bank-owned purchase, the first step is educating yourself about foreclosures and the [...]

Get the Facts on Going Green

There has been a lot of talk, as well as a lot of action, toward getting people to “Go Green”.  This is a trend I am thrilled is getting more and more traction in business, day to day lifestyles and in real estate.  I often run across articles that give tips on going green or [...]

Coastal Carolina Real Estate Academy Celebrates a 92% Pass Rate

Teri Minnis and the Coastal Carolina Real Estate Academy had a 92% pass rate for classes held between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009. We’d like to congratulate Teri on this outstanding accomplishment! For information on upcoming classes, call 616-3195 or email ncteachandtrain@yahoo.com. If you already have a license, visit our real estate careers [...]

July 2009 Market Update

Every month, we pull the market statistics from the previous month for our local area including New Hanover County, Pender County, and Brunswick County. As a buyer or seller, this information is important to know as it can give you an edge in today’s market. For more information on these statistics or Wilmington NC real [...]

Did you know?

Time is running out to take advantage of the $8,000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit! Did you know that if you or your spouse has not owned a home the previous three years, you can be considered as a first-time homebuyer? Get more information on the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit here. For all things real estate, [...]