Here is a summary of sales for the Wilmington area according to WRAR.
As you can see, sales ahve increased with regards to the number os untis SOLD. Prices have dropped slightly, on average by 3%. From what I have personally seen, homes in the higher price rnagesa re those that have fallen some in value tis past year.
Houses in the $200,000 - $500,000 price ranges seem to be a pretty hot item these days - especially wiht low interest rates.
Here are some links for homes for sale in the area:
Wrightsville Beach ocean front homes: http://www.coastwalkrealestate.com/wrightsville-beach-real-estate/
Wiilmington foreclosures: http://www.coastwalkrealestate.com/wilmington-nc-foreclosures-200000-300000/
New Homes in Wilmington: http://www.coastwalkrealestate.com/wilmington-nc-new-homes-109900/
Homes in Carolina Sands in Carolina Beach: http://www.coastwalkrealestate.com/carolina-sands-carolina-beach/
Land and homesite in WIlmington and Carolina Beach and Kure Beach Land: http://www.coastwalkrealestate.com/vacant-land/