Archive for March, 2010

Poplar Grove hosts its annual Herb & Garden Fair this weekend

You know Spring has arrived in Wilmington NC when it’s time for the Poplar Grove Herb & Garden show to be held each year. The fair includes a free plant and garden sale plus inexpensive classes for those that like to get their hands dirty. This year, classes include Home Fruit Production 101, Grow Your [...]

Get your real estate license fast with Coastal Carolina Real Estate Academy

We have launched the new website for our Wilmington NC real estate school, Coastal Carolina Real Estate Academy. Information is available on the website for Pre-Licensing, Post Licensing, & Continuing Education classes, dates, locations, and FAQs. With a 92% passing rate, Coastal Real Estate Academy’s scores speak for themselves… If you are considering a new [...]

13 things you probably didn’t know about Daylight Saving Time

Americans will set their clocks ahead by an hour this weekend, as daylight saving time begins Sunday. “Springing forward” creates another hour of sunlight in the evening. It also has some effects on health and public safety that many people are unaware of. Interesting facts about daylight saving time include: 1. Officially, it’s “daylight saving time,” [...]

Wilmington NC Real Estate Market Statistics for February 2010

The Wilmington NC Real Estate Market Statistics for February 2010 are now available on our website. Find out about the real estate activity going on in your neighborhood.  These statistics include information regarding days on market and absorption rate, listed homes, sold homes, and more. View it on our website here.

The 5 most preventable problems found during a home inspection

In today’s market, the home inspection results can make or break the sale of a home. Here are a few of the most common defects revealed during inspections and what home owners can do to prevent them from scuttling a sale: Improper electrical wiring. The most serious problems often stem from faulty electrical wiring done [...]