Diane's Wilmington NC Real Estate Thoughts

 513 Plymouth Drive - Crestwood - Wilmington NC Great Investment Opportunity or Place to Call Home - Tenant Currently In Place 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Single Car Garage .38 Acre Homesite - Culdesac Street - No Thru Traffic Needs TLC - Solid Structure, Could Use Cosmetic Updates; Wood Floors in Livin...

We are starting to see more folks in the buying mode that may have been sitting on the fence for the past few months.  It is beneficial to you to have a buyer's agent represent you during the home buying process.  I've listed below highlights of the service I will provide to you as your buyer's a...

Many folks visit Wilmington to look at real estate and tour the city.  I suggest that when planning your visit, you allow time to visit our area beaches and historic downtown Wilmington.  To view homes for sale in the Wilmington area, visit www.TheKeytoWilmington.com Below are some of the tours ...

Wilmington NC will officially open its newest park, James E.L. Wade Park, on Thursday, January 29, 2009, at 10:30 am.  The city's newest park is located at the end of Bethel Road, off Waltmoor Drive. The Bethel Road Stormwater Wetland was completed mid-2007.  The design helped improve water quali...

Coldwell Banker International recently announced that home buyers and sellers can now access real estate listings on Coldwellbanker.com in 28 countries via iPhone/Blackberry phones.  This allows consumers to search both domestic and international listings on their mobile phones.  No special softw...

I love Flying ILM!  Our family finds the convenience of flying ILM most appealing.  Our last experience had us at the gate within 15 minutes.  It was exciting to see that ILM experienced an increase in traffic in 2008. ILM passenger Numbers 2008: 814,5022007: 801,1872006: 640,6632005: 700,4272004...

With interest rates at a 50-year low, and a $7,500 federal tax credit available to first-time home buyers, it is a great time to buy a home.    Here are a few good reasons to buy your own home:   Tax Savings - The Federal Government allows you to deduct the interest you pay on your mortage, your ...

It's January 20th, a history making day as our 44th president is inaugurated and snow dusts the Port City.  School is out today, and there is excitement in the air when flakes fall in the Wilmington area, a rare event.  Here's a few pictures to enjoy.  For information on the Wilmington area, visi...

 Every year our community loses thousands of trees to disease and development.  Trees help improve our air and water quality, lower energy costs, and remove carbon dioxide from the air. TreeFest, an annual giveaway of tree seedlings, will be held on January 23rd from 10am to 7pm and January 24th ...

Some folks are inquiring about the proposed annexation of Monkey Junction.  Many residents feel they would just be paying higher taxes for no additional services.  It is my understanding that North Carolina law recognizes city-initiated annexations are sometimes necessary for growth of cities.  A...