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Jan 25, 20222 min read
With Mortgage Rates Climbing, Now’s the Time To Act
Last week, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac jumped from 3.22% to 3.45%. That’s the highest point it’s been in...
Jan 24, 20222 min read
Why Pre-Approval Is Key for Homebuyers in 2022
You may have heard that it’s important to get pre-approved for a mortgage at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does that...
Jan 21, 20223 min read
SELLERS: Don't Wait Until Spring To Make Your Move
As you plan out your goals for the year, moving up to your dream home may top the list. But, how do you know when to make your move? You...
Jan 19, 20221 min read
Are foreclosures a thing of the past?
In the past month I have had a lot of people inquire about foreclosures. In all of Brunswick County, NC currently there are only two...
Jan 14, 20221 min read
SOLD!! Over asking!!
I am so excited for my seller who sold her townhome in Wilmington. This is a HOT location. This baby was under contract in about 48...
Jan 13, 20222 min read
What's Going to Happen with Home Prices This Year?
After almost two years of double-digit increases, many experts thought home price appreciation would decelerate or happen at a slower...
Jan 11, 20222 min read
Fresh paint, fresh start!
When we moved into our house two years ago it was painted builder grade white. I liked the clean fresh look, but the paint was super...
Jan 8, 20222 min read
How Do I Make a Competitive Offer?
As a buyer in a sellers’ market, sometimes it can feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. When you’re ready to make an...
Jan 5, 20223 min read
Should I stay or should I go now??
Many homeowners who plan to sell in 2022 may think the wise thing to do is to wait for the spring buying market since historically about...
Jan 2, 20221 min read
The Gallery - 4402 Jasmine Cove Way - SOLD!
Kim Cotton of RE/MAX Southern Coast presents 4402 Jasmin Cove Way Silver Creek Village Wilmington, NC 28412 2 beds • 2 baths • 850 square...
Jan 2, 20221 min read
Great two bedroom, two bath townhouse in Wilmington - SOLD!
Kim Cotton of RE/MAX Southern Coast presents 4402 Jasmin Cove Way Silver Creek Village Wilmington, NC 28412 2 beds • 2 baths • 850 square...
Dec 27, 20211 min read
Brunswick County’s real estate market sees higher prices, increased sales volume and tight inventory
Brunswick County Residential Real Estate Market Update - November 2021 New Listings November 2021: 473 November 2020: 547...
Dec 21, 20213 min read
Possibly the best deal in Brunswick County - SOLD!
Here's my story. I was born in 2019 and found some amazing folks to buy me. They wanted to live in the wonderful community of Avalon. But...
Dec 21, 20212 min read
Please allow me to re-introduce myself…My name is Penwell... SOLD!
...and I’m quite literally the best deal in all of Avalon at $135.38 per square foot!! 📐 1054 S Fisher King Drive SE Avalon of Carolinas...
Dec 11, 20211 min read
A lifetime in the making
Twenty four years ago I was pregnant and overdue waiting my baby to arrive. We didn't know the sex, we were just hoping for a healthy,...
Dec 10, 20211 min read
Buyer agent
Are you looking for a home and see the only viable option is to build? If that is the case, make sure you use your BUYER agent to...
Dec 2, 20211 min read
Brunswick County’s real estate market sees first significant drop in sales this year
Brunswick County Residential Real Estate Market Update - October 2021 New Listings October 2021: 622 October 2020: 662 Increase/Decrease:...
Dec 2, 20211 min read
It was an arts and crafts night!!
I recently had the pleasure to do an arts and crafts night with some of my friends at the AR Workshop Ocean Isle Beach. Oh what fun!! ...
Nov 26, 20211 min read
I hope you had a joyful day with family and/or friends
I hope you all had a very joyful day celebrating Thanksgiving. My heart was full because both of my kids were under the same roof. What...
Nov 15, 20211 min read
Kudos to my kid!
Kevin has decided that he wanted to do a side business of pressure washing. This weekend he and his two partners did an amazing job in...
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