Salary vs. Cost of Living: What to consider when evaluating a move, courtesy Wilmington Chamber
Some people won’t consider a move to a smaller city like Wilmington, where salaries may be lower, because they don’t want to lose purchasing power. But oftentimes the opposite is true.
Alternatively, some …
Attached is the end of year analysis provided by WRAR. If you would like mroe specific information or data for real estate in Wilmington NC, Wrightsville Beach, Leland, Kure Beach, Carolina Beach...just call or email Coastwalk Real Estate.
WSJ: U.S. NEWS JANUARY 10, 2011
Market for Vacation Homes Is on the Rise By S. MITRA KALITA
Sales in many vacation communities across the U.S. soared last year to levels not seen since boom times, driven by deep discounts, cash purchases and buyers' rising stock portfolios.
On …
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New Hanover County |
0.4525 |
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Unincorporated Fire District |
0.060 |
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Wilmington |
0.3325 |
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Carolina Beach |
0.175 |
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Kure Beach |
0.135 |
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Wrightsville Beach |
0.080 |
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Pender County |
0.65 |
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Burgaw |
0 … |
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Total Units Sold | Average Sales Price | Median Sales Price | Total Dollars | DOM | New Listings | Entry date | ||||||
| NOTE: These statistics apply to single-family residential home sales only - provided by WRAR. | |||||||||||||
| Jan-98 | 229 | 173,135 | 127,500 | 39,648,000 | |||||||||
| Jan-99 | 250 | 168,162 | 122,824 | 42,040 … | |||||||||
By: Mike DeSenne
Published: February 22, 2010
From energy tax credits to vacation home deductions, check out these tax tips for homeowners looking ahead to 2010 returns.
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