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Quote of the Week: "Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live."- unknown  Local Market Statistics There are currently 5135 single-family homes for sale in New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick Counties.  In the last 6 months (10/25/09-4/24/10), 1859 homes have sold.  These numbers ind...

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY: "Until one is committed there is hesitancy,a chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness.Concerning all acts of initiative and creation,there is one elementary truth,the ignorance of which killscountless dreams and splendid plans.That the moment one definitely commits ones...

Quote of the Week: "Laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live."- unknown  Local Market Statistics  There are currently 5103 single-family homes for sale in New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick Counties.  In the last 6 months (10/18/09-4/17/10), 1841 homes have sold.  These numbers in...

Relocate America recently released its list of Top 100 Places to Live in 2010. Our very own Wilmington, NC, made the list! According to the Relocate America web site, they choose the cities that "were poised for recovery and future growth" and "overall high quality of life". See the rest of the l...

Almost 1 million adjustable mortgage payments are set to increase, homeowners are reaching out for help.  There are many reputable sources of help out there and along with that there are always people looking to take advantage of those in need.  If you are seeking help with your mortgage, do your...

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY: "I hit anything that's close to the plate. I don't wait for that one pitch." - Rod Carew PLAY BALL! With the start of the major league baseball season, a simple success formula recently heard comes to mind. It uses baseball words, but contains plenty of success wisdom. Whi...

Quote of the Week: "If you want to test a man's character, give him power." - unknown  Local Market Statistics  There are currently 5056 single-family homes for sale in New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick Counties.  In the last 6 months (10/11/09-4/10/10), 1835 homes have sold.  These numbers indic...

Short Sales are great options for many people. With that said, you do need to be well informed and know the possible consequences...this is a great article about short sales. Check it out and let me know what you think: The Down Side of Short Sales - Be Prepared What you don't know might hurt you...

Great post about pricing homes...Teresa Boardman over at the St. Paul Real Estate Blog recently posted a very direct article about homes that "eat" Realtors. The concept sounds funny, yet the reality behind it is anything but. The fact is, some homes sit on the market for years without being able...

INSPIRATION FOR TODAY: "A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle." - Father James Keller (1900-1977) GOT A LIGHT? We all love a compliment. Your manager says to you, "I noticed that your last sale was handled very smoothly. Thanks for offering your customer such excellent service!" Your...