Diane's Wilmington NC Real Estate Thoughts

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Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty
Diane's blog is designed to help educate you on the Wilmington NC Real Estate Market , as well as provide home buyer and seller tips, and general information about the Wilmington area.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
 The Obama administration has released details regarding their $275 billion foreclosure plan.  $200 billion is to provide refinancing for homeowners who owe more than the homes worth, specifically homes with mortgages up to 5% higher than today's market value.  $75 billion is in incentives to hel...
03/06/2009
Wilmington NC offers lots of inventory for the home buyer to choose from, but first-time buyers now have a selection that was not available two years ago.  Here is a breakdown of current inventory in Wilmington. $100,000-$125,000 - 41 homes available $126,000-$150,000 - 116 homes available $151,0...
03/05/2009
The National Association of Realtors' Housing Affordability Index rose 13.6 points in January to a new record high .  This shows home prices, family income, and mortgage interest rates to be the most favorable since tracking began in 1970.  In 2005-2006, it was difficult to find inventory in the...
03/04/2009
The Downtown Wilmington waterfront offers a great alternative to the more active Intracoastal Waterway. Step off your boat on to one of the docks along the Riverwalk, shop or dine in one of downtown's great restaurants. You will also be within walking distance of museums, historic residences, an...
03/03/2009
Those of us with Facebook accounts have probably seen the request to list 25 random things about yourself.  This has been floating around for a while on Facebook.  In today's Wilmington Star News, there was an article listing 25 Random Things About Wilmington NC.   I found it quite interesting, a...
03/01/2009
Free fits most budgets.  This Sunday is the 14th Annual "Be a Tourist in Your Own Hometown" Resident Appreciation Day.  All residents of New Hanover County are admitted free of charge.  28 of th 33 participating attractions have decided to open their doors to all visitors, not just residents of ...
02/25/2009
Saturday, February 28th, at 9 am begins Dealer Day at the Hannah Block Historic USO on South Second Street, to benefit the Lower Cape Fear Historical Society.  Enter at the side entrance on the bottom floor. $10 donation per item Bring family heirlooms, toys, dolls, books, clocks, jewelry, paint...
02/25/2009
With lots of questions regarding foreclosures and short sales, listed below are some of the homeowners consequences associated with having a foreclosure affect your credit versus a short sale. Fannie Mae Loan - Primary Residence A homeowner who loses home to Foreclosure is ineligible for a Fannie...
02/25/2009
It was great to see Wilmington NC on the list of the Healthiest Housing Markets for 2009.  Like most markets, Wilmington has experienced a market decline.  The positive side is Wilmington's climate, proximity to area beaches, university, medical facilities, and employers, keep coastal North Carol...
02/24/2009
The Tidewater Camellia Club-59th Annual Show will be held at the Arab Shrine Club, 4510 South College Road on Saturday, February 28th, between 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm.  Club members hope to display over 1,000 blooms from exhibitors from all over the Southeastern United States.  As usual, the Tidewater...
02/21/2009
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