Pleasure Island Real Estate

Oct. 21, 2012

Move In Sale - Tips for new homeowners

It’s common sense to have a garage sale before your big move. There’s no reason to pay movers to load boxes of items you can do without. Plus, who needs the clutter in their new home?

But have you ever considered a garage sale after you’ve moved into your new …

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Oct. 11, 2012

Garage Sales in Wilmington NC

At Coastwalk Real Estate we work hard, we’re creative, and we have fun selling real estate.

This week we wanted t share an idea with you….

Garage sales are very popular before making a big move. There’s no reason to pay movers to load boxes of items you can do …

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Oct. 5, 2012

Summarizing The USDA / Rural Housing Mortgage Program

USDA / Rural Housing Mortgage – Class in session…

Summarizing The USDA / Rural Housing Mortgage Program

The USDA loan guidelines are straight-forward. You must qualify for the program and your home must, too.

Here are some common USDA mortgage questions.

How do I check if my home is USDA / Rural Housing-eligible …

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Oct. 4, 2012

The Home Office - Tips from Coastwalk Real Estate

Many home remodeling projects do wonders for the value of the home. Certain upgrades and renovations pay dividends when it comes time to sell, and you often can recoup the money you’ve invested in the upgrade.

There are exceptions, however. And one stands head and shoulders above the rest (or …

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Oct. 4, 2012

Wrightsville Beach - Things to Do in Fall

Autumn's Perfect Swell
With plenty of action-packed events right here on the island, you can check out the latest in stand up paddleboarding (SUP), surfing, kite-boarding and kayaking at Wrightsville Beach, recently named one of the world's best surf towns by National Geographic for its consistently above-average surf …
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Oct. 1, 2012

This week's events on the Government Calendar - Kure Beach NC

Beach Protection Committee Meeting

Oct 02, 2012 03:30 pm

This meeting is open to the public and all interested persons are …

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Oct. 1, 2012

Seven Tips to Improve Your Property Photos

Good property photos are essential to attracting buyers for your home, especially with the number of buyers using the internet to search for homes. The decision to tour a home can depend on your photos! A bad property photo can make the difference between someone contacting you or not.

While …

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Sept. 29, 2012

Q: Is it a good idea to add pleasant odors (cookies baking, cinnamon, fresh flowers) to a staged home for showings?

Occasionally clients ask us about little extra tips and tricks to improve the appeal of their home while it’s on the market. This is especially true when it comes to open houses or showings. Below we answer a common question about home odors.

Q: Is it a good idea to …

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Sept. 28, 2012

New Disclosures required in North Carolina Real Estate

With October 1 fast approaching and the necessity for Sellers to disclose oil and gas rights, there are practical issues regarding the newly revised offer to purchase and contracts (Form 2-T and 800-T).


While the Buyer is initiating the offer, the oil and gas rights representation is from the Seller …

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Sept. 23, 2012

IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE THAT AMERICAN SECURITY MORTGAGE IS A MORTGAGE BANKER

A Feeling of Security - working with a Mortgage Banker

IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE THAT AMERICAN SECURITY MORTGAGE IS A MORTGAGE BANKER

Doing business with a Mortgage Banker rather than a mortgage broker makes a big difference. When you, a Realtor or Homebuilder do business with American Security Mortgage you enter …

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