RECENT BLOG POSTS
With Christmas approaching, the visitors are arriving. Wilmington NC has so much to offer visitors from the best shopping at Mayfaire to the many Christmas events and attractions. For starters is the Worlds Largest Christmas tree, an oak that is believed to be more than 400 years old and covered ...
12/15/2008
The 79th annual lighting of the World's Largest Christmas Tree in Wilmington NC was held Thursday night at 6pm at Wilmington's Hilton Park. The massive oak tree covered with spanish moss  is believed to be more than 400 years old and covered with 5,250 bulbs. It was first lit in 1928 with over 50...
12/11/2008
What is a Short Sale A short sale is when the bank is willing to accept less than the actual payoff on the loan. Why would a mortgage company do that? A foreclosure is a lose, lose situation for the mortgage company as they lose revenue, the mortgage insurance company loses premiums and pays a cl...
11/28/2008
Realtors are asking for a buydown on the rate to 4.5% With a new President on January 20, 2009, just exactly what does this mean to the housing market. No one knows for sure exactly what this will mean, but, we are hearing pleas from Realtors nationwide. The National Association of Realtors and R...
11/23/2008
Selling your home Selling your home could be one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime. And if you are like most sellers, your ultimate goal is to tell your home for the most money in the shortest possible amount of time. If your home has been on the market and you have n...
11/18/2008
"The answer, my friend, is blowin in the wind. The answer is blowin in the wind" Bob Dylan. Where is the answer? While the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department think they have the answer. Congress thinks they have the answer and Wall Street has a bailout, now the Auto Industry is looking f...
11/14/2008
As a long time local Realtor, I have seen many closings get postponed or never closed due to the fault of a lender or an attorney. Many times a purchaser will get to the day of closing and the lender will then start asking for additional documentation. These documents should have been requested 2...
11/11/2008
1)    Get pre-approved by a reputable lender- Be sure you have a pre-approval letter in hand and present it with your offer to assure your strongest bargaining position.2)    Sell your present home first- Contingency offers are not at all appealing to most sellers. The seller has to typically wai...
11/09/2008
Loans are Available Now is the time to buy! There are great loans available as low as 6% and some are 100% financing. First time home buyers can receive $7500 tax credit! Homes in Wilmington, NC Priced Under $100 Ft. Take a look at these homes that are priced under $100 per foot. Remember, most h...
11/05/2008
First impression is everything in today's real estate world. With the inventory available for buyers to pick and choose, sellers need to be diligent about first impression. Buyers may pass your house for a more updated one. Here are a few tips for under $100....
11/04/2008
Rainer
25,975

Kay Baker Associates

local_phone(910) 202-3607
smartphone(910) 202-3607
Contact The Author