How You Can Help Your Home Stand Out to Buyers

When homes are hot, you need to try every possible method to make your home stand out — even some unconventional methods. Here are some great tips to make your home stand out to potential buyers — tips that you may not have thought of until now. The hiring of a home inspector is usually [...]

By |2020-04-09T14:19:23-04:00May 29th, 2016|House Tips for Buyers & Sellers, Real Estate Broker Information|Comments Off on How You Can Help Your Home Stand Out to Buyers

Backyard Farming is Growing in Popularity Across the Country

Sustainability is a word we didn’t hear very often until recent years. The increase in environmental awareness, demand for organics and humanely raised meat products has inspired some home owners to take matters into their own yards.   Backyard farming is becoming more popular than ever before. Raised beds provide space for a variety of vegetables [...]

By |2017-11-28T19:33:17-04:00September 28th, 2015|State Information|Comments Off on Backyard Farming is Growing in Popularity Across the Country

Finding the Perfect Dog Friendly Community

If you are “owned” by a dog, then you know how important it is to have the perfect home for your four legged friend. Everything from the number of stairs to a fenced back yard can come into play when looking for the ideal home for your furry family members. Most homes can be modified [...]

By |2017-11-28T19:27:59-04:00September 15th, 2015|Southport NC, Wilmington & Surrounding Areas|Comments Off on Finding the Perfect Dog Friendly Community

Eco-friendly Amenities for Your Home

All you have to do is count the number of driveways with a hybrid vehicle, and you can see at a glance that Americans are embracing the eco-friendly lifestyle. However, a Prius in front of the house is just the beginning. More and more homeowners are opting for sustainable features in the home as [...]

By |2020-04-09T16:58:00-04:00August 6th, 2015|Real Estate Broker Information|Comments Off on Eco-friendly Amenities for Your Home

How to Live in Staged Surroundings

It’s no secret staging has become synonymous with selling a home. A staged home can boost perceived value by as much as 10 percent, according to listing agents surveyed in the National Association of REALTORS. Staging is so effective, in fact, it may influence a buyer to bid above asking price. It can be [...]

By |2020-04-09T16:56:52-04:00August 4th, 2015|House Tips for Buyers & Sellers, Real Estate Broker Information|Comments Off on How to Live in Staged Surroundings

Marinas Add to Local Economies

In a recent article by Southport’s Stateport Pilots’ Staff Writer Lee Hinnant, he highlights the ways in which marinas contribute to the local economy. More than just places to tie-up and buy fuel and ice, marinas are substantial contributors to the economy and gateways to some of the nest spots on the Cape Feat coast. [...]

By |2020-04-09T12:36:59-04:00July 30th, 2015|Southport NC, State Information|Comments Off on Marinas Add to Local Economies

Move over Man Caves, She Sheds are Taking Over

Alright ladies, if you’ve just about had it with the man cave trend that’s been taking the industry by storm the last few years, it’s time to put your foot down and demand your very own space. And no, we’re not talking about your bedroom sanctuary that hosts a reading nook where you can [...]

By |2020-04-09T14:44:03-04:00July 24th, 2015|Real Estate Broker Information|Comments Off on Move over Man Caves, She Sheds are Taking Over

New Survey Finds Like-Kind Exchanges Promote Jobs and Economic Growth

Real Estate like-kind exchanges are an important vehicle for disposing of and acquiring properties and support the nation’s financial growth, job creation and economy, according to a new report from the National Association of REALTORS. The Like-kind Exchanges: Real Estate Market Perspectives 2015 survey of NAR’s commercial and residential members found that real estate [...]

By |2020-04-09T15:01:21-04:00July 16th, 2015|House Tips for Buyers & Sellers, Real Estate Broker Information|Comments Off on New Survey Finds Like-Kind Exchanges Promote Jobs and Economic Growth

It Pays to Go the Extra Mile

The most successful companies and the highest paid sales people place great value on developing lifetime relationships with their customers and actively look for opportunities to render service above and beyond on their customers’ expectations. In today’s competitive marketplace, your customers are aggressively prospected and their loyalty cannot be taken for granted. Customer-focused companies [...]

By |2020-04-09T14:47:47-04:00July 2nd, 2015|Real Estate Broker Information|Comments Off on It Pays to Go the Extra Mile

3 Ways to Tame Student Loan Debt and Afford a Mortgage

It's no secret that student loans can make buying a home a challenge. But what exactly is the problem, and how can buyers overcome it?  The problem is that student loans can be included in the buyer's debt-to-income ratio, or DTI. Debt-to-income ratio Percentage of monthly income that is spent on debt payments, including mortgages, [...]

By |2017-11-28T23:57:25-04:00June 29th, 2015|House Tips for Buyers & Sellers, Real Estate Broker Information|Comments Off on 3 Ways to Tame Student Loan Debt and Afford a Mortgage