Wilmington NC Real Estate Guide

Spring is right around the corner in Wilmington NC. What a great time to get a jump start on your spring cleaning.  If you are considering putting your home on the market, this might be the time to hire a cleaning professional.

Some of the things you need to keep in mind are:

1. Make a list of things that you would like to have done to the interior and the exterior of the home. 

2.  Do your homework and ask friends for referrals of cleaning companies.  Check out references before you hand over the keys to you home.

3.  Make sure that the cleaning company handles taxes for their employees, has insurance and is bonded.

4. Get an estimate for services and make sure it is detailed.  Your idea of a cleaning might be different than theirs.

5.  Make sure that the company can schedule days to fit your schedule and whether or not they supply the cleaning equipment and supplies.

6.  A professional cleaning job can make your home shine and show well. 

7.  Call us to help you sell your home!

So, start your real estate search today at www.cbbaker.com.  You can find a new home as well as get seller advice.  You can search by price range, map, schools, neighborhoods and more.

Fantastic positive news was released from the National Association of Realtors today.  The news release stated that the historically low interest rates combined with the $8,000 credit for first-time ( or homeowners who have not purchased a home in 3 years) helped raise the pending home sales contracts, for the third consective month.

The Pending Home Sales Index a “pending prediction” indicator based on contracts signed in April, rose 6.7 percent to 90.3 from 84.6 in March,
which is even above the April 2008 index of 87.5.

To get the first time home buyer credit of $8,000, contracts must be firmed up by November 30, 2009 to receive the credit, so we look forward to an increase in home sales.

The Wilmington NC real estate market has also enjoyed an increase in pending sales contract and still is in a a strong postion to continue this trend.

To search all Wilmington NC real estate and find out about the $8,000 tax credit please read more about the Wilmington NC real estate market here.

Affordable Neighborhoods in Wilmington NC

There are numerous affordable neighborhoods in Wilmington, NC and New Hanover County that are peachy perfect for first time home buyers that would like to take advantage of the $7500 tax credit. They range in price from just under $150,000 to $200,000. Just to mention a few that you might want to take a look at: Whitney Pines, Alamosa  Place, Farrington Farms, Hollyfield at West Bay Estates. You can search all of these by neighborhood at www.cbbaker.com. Read the rest of this entry

Wilmington NC Real Estate Offers Affordable Homes

Interest rates are falling and now is the time to begin searching for your first home. Wilmington NC real estate offers many affordable home neighborhoods from which to choose. If you are looking to be on the North side of town, some of the best affordable neighborhoods are located right off Gordon Rd and just minutes to I40, Mayfaire or Wrightsville Beach . Some of the most popular affordable neighborhoods in Wilmington, NC are Alamosa Place , Whitney Pines and Farrington Farms . Read the rest of this entry