Diane's Wilmington NC Real Estate Thoughts

There are lots of great buying opportunities in today's market, especially at the beaches.  Buyers are looking for "deals".  Many buyers are asking if foreclosures and short sales are the best deals in the marketplace.   There are definitely opportunities out there.  For the savvy investor, havin...

Wilmington NC is excited to find out that Verizon Wireless will be hiring approximately 160 workers in the Wilmington market, primarily for customer service positions.  Reports indicate these positions should be filled by August 2009.  This is positive news for Wilmington during these tough econo...

Hello Friends, Below is a current market update for Marsh Oaks.  This neighborhood is located in the Porters Neck area in Northern New Hanover County.  For more information on this area or other Wilmington neighborhoods, visit www.TheKeytoWilmington.com   Active: 16  Pending: 1  Sold: 5  Other: 0...

Hello Friends, Below is a market update for Vineyard Plantation, located in the Porters Neck area of New Hanover County.  Easy access to shopping, restaurants, US17 and I-140.  The sold properties represent the 4th quarter of 2008. To view properties in the Vineyard Plantation and Great Wilmingto...

I find most of us welcoming 2009 with great excitement.  Showing traffic has increased, with many buyers taking advantage of mortgage rates around 5%.  If you are a first-time home buyer, April 2009 is the last month to enjoy the $7500 tax credit the government is offering. To check out homes for...

Here's an update on current market conditions: We have 5,651 single family homes for sale per the MLS.  2008 year to date average sale price $ 257,434 Oct. 2008 - Median Sold Price is $200,000 365 homes sold in October 2008, shows 16 month supply of single family homes List to Sale Price Ratio:  ...

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is offering residents of Wilmington and New Hanover County an opportunity to focus on using water wisely. I was surprised to learn that residents of Wilmington and New Hanover County use approximately 138 gallons of water per person per day and generate over 80 ...

Today, I would like to take the time to say thank you to all the men and women who have served our country in the past and those who continue to serve.  You are our heroes! Today was Cape Fear Community College's inaugural event for the Veterans History Project at the college.  The event offered ...

With the election now behind us, I've noticed investors are becoming quite interested in our beach properties, or any property in the area that is considered "a deal".  Now is a great time to invest in a vacation home! With attractive pricing in the current market, now is a good time to buy.  The...

The City of Wilmington and the 1898 Foundation will dedicate the 1898 Monument and Memorial Park on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 10 a.m. The park is located at 1018 N. Third Street at the intersection of Third and Davis streets. A reception honoring the sculptor who designed and installed the mo...