Kure Beach Real Estate Update 6-27-15

Average price per square foot for Kure Beach NC was $242, an increase of 28% compared to the same period last year. The median sales price for homes in Kure Beach NC for Mar 15 to Jun 15 was $317,500 based on 2 home sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median home sales price decreased 3.8%, or $12,500, and the number of home sales decreased 90.5%. There are currently 51 resale and new homes in Kure Beach on Trulia, including 4 homes in the pre-foreclosure, auction, or bank-owned stages of the foreclosure process. The average listing price for homes for sale in Kure Beach NC was $400,402 for the week ending Jun 17, which represents an increase of 0.9%, or $3,627, compared to the prior week.

Info provided by Trulia.

For more details on Kure Beach homes for sale please contact Coastwalk Real Estate at 910-458-9119

Carolina Beach Real Estate update 6-27-15

Average price per square foot for Carolina Beach NC was $194, an increase of 0.5% compared to the same period last year. The median sales price for homes in Carolina Beach NC for Mar 15 to Jun 15 was $281,000 based on 33 home sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median home sales price increased 24.9%, or $56,000, and the number of home sales decreased 63.7%. There are currently 188 resale and new homes in Carolina Beach on Trulia, including 15 homes in the pre-foreclosure, auction, or bank-owned stages of the foreclosure process. The average listing price for homes for sale in Carolina Beach NC was $310,908 for the week ending Jun 17, which represents an increase of 0.5%, or $1,564, compared to the prior week.

If you would like more information on local real estate in Carolina Beach please contact Coastwalk Real Estate at 910-458-9119

Carolina Beach Real Estate

The town of about 5,600 friendly residents has a quaint vintage feel sure to transport you back to your childhood days at the beach. Yet it provides every modern convenience you could hope for and you’ll be welcomed as one of their own!

Here is a list of all Carolina Beach NC Real Estate for Sale.

In addition to miles of wide, clean, beautiful beaches, Carolina Beach, NC offers a variety of beach homes, cottages and condos.

Carolina Beach restaurants range from five-star to very good family restaurants. Great eats include Michael's, Havana's, Freddie's, The Ocean Grill and The Surf House.

You’ll love the vintage decor and prices of local restaurants dating back to our early days. Of course, no trip to Carolina Beach is complete without a visit to the Boardwalk. Grab a famous Britt's donut and coffee, head for the boardwalk and watch the day come alive. Click here for more info on area activities in Carolina Beach.

Anglers, the fishing is great! Fish on the beach, from the pier, catch a head boat, charter a boat, or launch your own at a public launch.

There are many parks, dog parks, trails and bike paths. The Carolina Beach State Park is nearly 1,000 acres of exploration and trails. There is also a boat launch area as well.

If you are interested in Carolina Beach Homes for Sale, please click here:

http://www.coastwalkrealestate.com/carolina-beach-homes-for-sale/

Wilmington NC Real Estate

This charming city, also known as the Port City, is located in the southeastern corner of North Carolina between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. Although not just a tourist town, Wilmington, NC has many attractions such as the Battleship North Carolina, Airlie Gardens and Screen Gem Studios where TV shows such as Dawson's Creek and One Tree Hill were filmed; along with many major movies. Here is a link to more Wilmington NC info.

It has become a popular destination because of its moderate, four-season climate, historic preservation district, annual events such as Wilmington Riverfest and the Azalea Festival and numerous championship golf courses. In addition, the nearby Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach and Kure Beaches are a mecca for boaters, surfers, sunbathers, beachcombers and seafood lovers and round out the wide variety of attractions in the Wilmington, NC area.

See Homes for sale in Wilmington here:

http://www.coastwalkrealestate.com/wilmington-real-estate/

Wilmington ocean front Property

There are some great ocean front condos in Wilmington and its beach towns.

One of the best properties is Ocean Dunes in Kure Beach.

Ocean Dunes offers condos from the 100's (across from the beach) to 400 and 500k for the larger direct ocean front units.

That said, most condos are priced between $250,000 and $350,000.

Ocean Dunes has several pools, including an indoor pool, tennis court, basketball and more.

Please call us if you would like more information on Ocean Dunes in Kure Beach

910-458-9119

Buying a Home Wilmington North Carolina area

If you’re in the market for a home, you’re probably in the market for a mortgage. With the exception of all-cash buyers, most buyers will find out soon what their FICO score is and what banks think about it.

The FICO score has a huge impact on whether or not lenders consider you an acceptable credit risk, and yet there are more than 53 million Americans out there who don’t have a credit score at all. This doesn’t mean they’re a bad risk, necessarily… it just means they haven’t used credit cards, held a previous mortgage, or had an auto loan. They may be perfectly responsible financial citizens. So how do they apply for a mortgage?

In an attempt to broaden access, FICO has begin to factor new data sources. Announced in April, 2015, FICO will now include two additional sources: A national utility database, presided over by Equifax, and LexisNexis, which relies on public records.

The idea behind the change is this: First, the timeliness of utility payments can be used as month-to-month evidence of financial health. Second, FICO will be looking at LexisNexis address changes to determine how often people have relocated. In theory, frequent moves may be an indication of increased risk.

Though the impulse may be good, the changes are not without some controversy. Some argue the accuracy of the Equifax database may be a concern. It also adds one more credit reporting database which must be monitored. There’s also a worry that the “frequency of move” may unfairly punish people and provide a disincentive for relocations, downsizing, and upsizing of homes, provided FICO only uses the LexisNexis information in a punitive way.

More details are sure to emerge, but one thing is for sure: The era of Big Data in the cloud will be sure to cast their shadow on the way financial institutions assess risk in the years ahead. One hopes that they ultimately let in more sunshine than shade when it comes to helping buyers attain the dream of homeownership.

Are you ready to explore the dream? Contact me today. We’d be happy to help you navigate the home buying or selling journey: 910-458-9119 / Coastwalk Real Estate

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Your Real Estate Market Report is provided by Justin Donaton of Coastwalk Real Estate. Any data provided, unless otherwise noted, is courtesy of the Wilmington Association of REALTORS MLS and/or the National Association of REALTORS.

Justin does not just "list" properties, he sells them! To get your home SOLD for the highest possible price, call Justin at 910-352-0998. Justin has SOLD the most real estate on Pleasure Island every year since 2007. He has the highest dollar volume of sales, and has had the most number of closings. His business is built on hard work and high-impact marketing. Coastwalk Real Estate is the #1 Sales office on Pleasure Island. Please visit:  www.CoastwalkRealEstate.com for more info.

Kure Beach Real Estate Market Report 4-29-15

Average price per square foot for Kure Beach NC was $185, an increase of 12.1% compared to the same period last year. The median sales price for homes in Kure Beach NC for Jan 15 to Apr 15 was $245,000 based on 13 home sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median home sales price decreased 26.3%, or $87,500, and the number of home sales decreased 18.8%. There are currently 58 resale and new homes in Kure Beach on Trulia, including 1 open house, as well as 4 homes in the pre-foreclosure, auction, or bank-owned stages of the foreclosure process. The average listing price for homes for sale in Kure Beach NC was $398,764 for the week ending Apr 29, which represents a decrease of 4%, or $16,434, compared to the prior week.

Info from Trulia.com

Contact Coastwalk Real Estate for more info at 910-458-9119

Wilmington NC Real Estate Report 4-29-15

Average price per square foot for Wilmington NC was $123, an increase of 2.5% compared to the same period last year. The median sales price for homes in Wilmington NC for Jan 15 to Apr 15 was $172,750 based on 502 home sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median home sales price decreased 11.4%, or $22,250, and the number of home sales decreased 19%. There are currently 1,272 resale and new homes in Wilmington on Trulia, including 5 open houses, as well as 261 homes in the pre-foreclosure, auction, or bank-owned stages of the foreclosure process. The average listing price for homes for sale in Wilmington NC was $319,745 for the week ending Apr 29, which represents a decrease of 0.9%, or $2,888, compared to the prior week. Popular neighborhoods in Wilmington include Landfall and Echo Farms, with average listing prices of $755,252 and $211,100.

Info from Trulia.com

If you would like more information please contact Coastwalk Real Estate at 910-458-9119

Carolina Beach Real Estate Market Report 4-29-15

Average price per square foot for Carolina Beach NC was $194, an increase of 10.2% compared to the same period last year. The median sales price for homes in Carolina Beach NC for Jan 15 to Apr 15 was $250,000 based on 67 home sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median home sales price increased 17.6%, or $37,500, and the number of home sales decreased 1.5%. There are currently 183 resale and new homes in Carolina Beach on Trulia, including 19 homes in the pre-foreclosure, auction, or bank-owned stages of the foreclosure process. The average listing price for homes for sale in Carolina Beach NC was $325,484 for the week ending Apr 29, which represents a decrease of 2.7%, or $8,923, compared to the prior week. -- Info from Trulia.com

For more information contact Coastwalk Real Estate at 910-458-9119

Moving with a Pet - Wilmington NC Real Estate Tips

Moving is stressful. Organizing, packing, cleaning, scheduling… the number of tasks can seem overwhelming. One thing that makes the stress worthwhile is the idea that soon you’ll be settling into your new home.

But what about your pets? For them, moving is an extremely unsettling experience. While you know the big picture, your furry and feathered friends only see their world falling apart. This can result in stress-related behaviors or even illness. So how do you preserve your pets’ sanity during the change?

Here are some tips for moving with pets:

1. Pack gently and slowly. Nothing will stress out your animal more than a sudden uprooting of all they know. If possible, give yourself a long period of time to gradually box up your possessions. Whatever you do, leave your pets’ most cherished possessions and spaces untouched until the last moment.

2. Decide who will watch your pet during moving day. If you have a friend or new neighbor who is willing to pet-sit for you on moving day, take advantage of this opportunity. Preferably it will be someone your pet is familiar with. You can also contact a local Pet Sitter / Walker…I user Kimberly Burrell, and she is great!

3. Introduce your pet to the destination beforehand. Sometimes on a final walk-through before closing you might be able to bring your pet over to the new house for a “sniff test” of the property. It’s not even a bad idea to let them mark a bush or two outside on the sly so that when they arrive after moving day, the destination won’t feel quite as foreign. Walk the new neighborhood with your dogs and introduce them to neighbors you see along the route.

4. Check your new house for pet hazards. This might include lawn chemicals, pest poisons, escape holes in the fencing, or other formerly ignored danger zones.

5. Update all your pets’ ID tags and/or chips. You’ll need your new contact information (including your new vet) on collars, etc. Some pets will try to find their way to an old house after a move, so make sure if they get lost they’ll be returned correctly.

I want the transition to be as smooth as possible for everyone in your family. If you’re looking to buy or sell soon, let me help you and your animal companions find your next home: My cell is 910-352-0998

Expect Results:

Your Real Estate Market Report is provided by Justin Donaton of Coastwalk Real Estate. Any data provided, unless otherwise noted, is courtesy of the Wilmington Association of REALTORS MLS and/or the National Association of REALTORS.

 Justin does not just "list" properties, he sells them! To get your home SOLD for the highest possible price, call Justin at 910-352-0998. Justin has SOLD the most real estate on Pleasure Island every year since 2007. He has the highest dollar volume of sales, and has had the most number of closings. His business is built on hard work and high-impact marketing. Coastwalk Real Estate is the #1 Sales office on Pleasure Island. Please visit:  www.CoastwalkRealEstate.com for more info.