Bloomberg Businessweek ranked Wilmington as number 7 on its list of 25 Most Fun, Affordable U.S. Cities. Its hot on the heels of the late-July announcement from online travel giant Orbitz that ranked Wilmington as their top destination for late-summer beach bargains in the U.S., Caribbean and the …
According to data recently compiled by the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors, home sales improved slightly in the second quarter over the first quarter of 2011. The average sales price rose by 5 percent. The average listing price for sold properties increased by 3.8 …
You know you’re entitled to a free credit report from each of the three U.S. credit bureaus each year (go to: www.annualcreditreport.com). Now you can get more insight into the lending process. As of July 21, 2011, if
you get turned down or don’t get …
You probably think it won’t happen to you but weather research indicates over 500 people are struck by lightning each year. When you’re outside and a storm comes up, as soon as you hear thunder, there’s an immediate lightning danger. Protect yourself by knowing the myths from the …
Q. What is a CLUE report?
A. The Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange (CLUE) is a national insurance industry database of personal property claims. Insurance companies use it to underwrite or rate new policies. Whether you are selling or buying a home, you should talk to your REALTOR …
There are many factors that affect our current housing market in a positive fashion today such as the 30 year fixed mortgage rates near historic lows of 4.52% (Freddie Mac-7/21/11). The NAR’s housing affordability index has reached its highest point during 2011. Current release Most importantly …
Pending home sales increased in June following a wide swing down in April and then up in May, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Activity increased in the West and South but declined in the Midwest and Northeast; all regions show strong double-digit gains from a year ago. …
Brunswick County is referred to as "The last hidden gem on the east coast". The South Brunswick Islands are centrally located between Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC in the Southwestern portion of Brunswick County, NC. This area features several unique areas including golf course communities, mainland waterfront communities …
Do you get eight hours of sleep a night? Probably not. Lack of sleep affects your heath, ability to perform your job, attitude and safety (slow response time causes car accidents). A glass of warm milk may help, but here are some other ideas you may not …
Earlier this week, a New York Times/CBS News poll reported that nearly nine in 10 Americans say home ownership is an important part of the American Dream. In a recent National Association of Home Builders survey, 73 percent of respondents said they believe the federal government should provide tax …