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A magical home in a magical location. Another quality built home by Windjammer Construction. Tom & Karen overlook no detail and their craftsmanship is stunning. 216 Marquesa Way offers an open floor plan, covered porch, a grill deck, and beautiful architectural details. In total there is 3,001 heated square feet, and 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. There is also a large rec room! The front of the home faces south, which is perfect for letting summer breezes flow through your home. Red oak floors in the living room / kitchen and dining areas, tiles in the baths and carpeted bedrooms. Granite kitchen counter tops and marble bath vanities with double sinks in master bath. A garage is provided as well. Hardi Color Plus Siding, Energy saving low-E impact glass vinyl windows, aluminum roof and much more. All this while being steps to the pool, nestled in the live oak trees and just a short walk to the beach! Contact Coastwalk Real Estate for more info at 910-352-0998 or visit www.CoastwalkRealEstate.com

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here is a Virtual Tour on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8WnTS69yEg

Real Estate Corner…

Q.  What advice would you give to first-time homebuyers?

A.  The best advice is to learn from the mistakes of others.  Here are two of the most common mistakes I see:

• Not knowing what you can afford.  Examine your budget, get a copy of your credit report, and sit down with a qualified lender to determine how much of a loan you can afford.  Ask your REALTOR^® for several lender recommendations and comparison shop for a mortgage before looking for a home.

• Forgetting to consider the overall costs of home ownership.  You can make the monthly payment, but remember to add in the cost for homeowners’ insurance, property taxes, utilities, plus maintenance. 

 To learn more, call me to request a free copy of my Consumer Report called “Top 10 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes To Avoid.”

 Do you have a real estate question you want answered?  Feel free to call me at 910-352-0998.  Perhaps I’ll feature your question in my next issue!

We can help you find homes in Wilmington NC, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach.

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So much of our attention gets focused on the Internet as a tool for entertainment. While I enjoy streaming videos and social media as much as the next person, I’ve also found some incredible resources for free learning online. More and more companies, universities, and leaders in fields of business, technology, and literature are placing free courses online. Want to learn how to code? It’s out there. Want to learn a foreign language? You can do that, too.

Below is a list of some of my favorites, and hopefully you’ll share this list with others. I know that many of my real estate clients have enjoyed using some of these resources to brush up on helping their kids with their homework as well as taking the time out to learn a few things about new software and tech tools.

https://www.coursera.org/

Free courses across a wide range of disciplines from leading universities like Duke, Stanford, Princeton, Georgia Tech, and more.

https://www.edx.org/

College-level courses from Harvard, MIT, and Berkeley, including great science and software classes.

http://www.khanacademy.org/

Over 3,200 video lessons focusing on concepts in math, science, finance & economics, humanities, and various test preparation strategies. Perfect for both kids and adults to learn at the same time.

http://www.skillshare.com/

A social community where you can learn from others and teach what you know. A very cool tool for online teaching, and a great crowd-sourced, real-world resource.

http://www.lynda.com/

One of the best, original software learning centers online. Focuses on tutorials and creative applications, primarily. (Some of it isn’t free.)

Want to learn something about real estate? We’d be glad to teach you! It’s what we do. Whether you’re curious about the home buying process, or want to know what your home is worth, we can help!

Coastwalk Real Estate helps buyers and sellers navigate the Wilmington NC Real Estate market.

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Some agents offer a free Comparative Market Analysis (CMA), but you’d be surprised how many are poorly done. Some are automated, some are dashed off quickly by agents hurry to sell a prospect on listing their property, and others are just plain lazy. Given that a CMA is often the first professional contact with a potential agent, shouldn’t the job be done right?

You should always ask about an agent’s process for the CMA. Don’t feel that just because it is freely offered you can’t ask questions. Most should be quite comfortable explaining their approach. Some will rely in part on a computer-assisted process, but the best will integrate their professional experience in a nuanced way.

In our opinion, here are three things every professional CMA should include:

1. Comps as close as possible to the proposed listing. A good agent should know neighborhoods and micro-regions within those neighborhoods. They shouldn’t scoop the whole metro to pick out a price. The closest comparable properties should be a point of departure.

2. A real understanding of the relative age and style of the proposed listing. Are we talking about a charming little 1920s farm house 3-bed/2-bath, or a 60s ranch? Is this new construction? Is it new construction in a McMansion ghost town, or a nice area?

3. An emphasis on closed sales in the past 90-days, not listing prices. Let sold and closed be your guide, not rumors, “what they heard it would sell for soon,” or any other shaky, unrecorded number.

Without these three components, a CMA may be incomplete. Pro pricing paves a smoother road to a timely sale. What better way to prove your experience as an agent?

We don’t buy listings with false promises. We want your home priced right and sold soon. Get in touch if you’d like us to put together a CMA for you.

Halloween is a lot of fun for adults and kids, but nothing ruins the ghoulish night like a trip to the emergency room or a lawsuit. Here are 11 tips to help you balance spooky and safe:

1. Survey all approaches to your home, beginning from the property line. Keep an eye out for hazards, including loose bricks/stones, or holes in the yard.

2. Resist using open flames inside or outside. Use electric light effects, glow sticks, or electric candles instead.

3. Check your smoke alarms and make sure all exits to the house are clear of clutter.

4. Before dark, check for exposed extension cords and make sure cords avoid wet areas.

5. Determine how much darkness you really want. Lighted pathways and porches are both inviting and safer for your guests.

6. Make sure children can see in their costumes! Obstructed vision from masks can keep them from noticing cars, hazards, or other excited kids.

7. Also make sure children can be seen by others. Glow sticks are fun “high visibility” items, especially when costumes are dark (also: reflective velcro bicycling bands around ankles or wrists can be a good idea).

8. Never let a child trick-or-treat alone. If they’re going out unsupervised, make sure they stay in a group.

9. Don’t let pets run loose! Halloween is a scary time for pets and they may become aggressive in protecting your home or themselves.

10. Be allergy-sensitive and skip treats with nuts or peanut butter (or offer allergen free alternatives).

11. Do a “treat check” before letting kids dive in, chucking anything questionable either for safety concerns or spoilage.

For more helpful tips...on life and in real estate, please contact Coastwalk Real Estate at 910-458-9119

“Green” home staging can mean a variety of things, but one emphasis is on creating a “green story” for prospective buyers.

With green home staging, companies usually try to reuse or integrate as much of the seller's original furniture as possible. In instances where new pieces are needed, green stagers will often reuse furniture from their own collection, or select pieces which are on consignment from local shops.

This can actually save a seller a fair amount of money in the staging process. A green staging company will also be sure to recycle all packaging associated with new furnishings used to stage the home.

In terms of paint and carpeting, green stagers will recommend eco-friendly replacements. One of the advantages of making green replacements is a home is the added selling point an agent can use with prospective buyers. Consider, for example, a couple looking to raise their first child in a new home. It's not hard to imagine how fresh, non-toxic, environmentally friendly paints and flooring might favorably improve their view of the listing.

In addition to cosmetic recommendations, green stagers are specialists in pointing out improvements a seller might consider to both improve the energy efficiency of the home as well as further the green story for potential buyers. Air filters, weather stripping, and programmable thermostats are just a few details green home stagers often recommend.

What do you think? Can green staging matter? Do you think green staging ever presents an edge over traditional staging approaches?

(By the way... If you’re interested in green staging, We’d be happy to help you research the option for selling your home. Contact Coastwalk Real Estate today for more information: 910-458-9119, or visit www.CoastwalkRealEstate.com

Wrightsville Beach is a super beach town that is located minutes from Wilmington and Mayfaire. Wrightsville Beach offers beautiful homes and condos, that parallel the equally beautiful beaches. If you are interested in visiting Wrightsville Beach, or if you would like to know more about homes for sale in Wrightsville Beach, then please watch the video below:

If you would like more info on homes for sale in Wrightsville Beach, then please contact us today at 910-458-9119. Coastwalk Real Estate is here to help you find a home in Wrightsville Beach North Carolina.

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Here is a great video showcasing Wilmington NC and all the wonderful things to do in our town. From downtown Wilmington and the riverfront, to the battleship, the art and culture...and of course the beach! There is no wonder why Wilmington NC is one of the most desired places to live on the East Coast. Here is a video that shares more information about the Wilmington area:

If you would like more info on the area please contact us at Coastwalk Real Estate...910-458-9119. We can help you navigate around Wilmington, share wiht you our favorite restaurants in town, and help ou find a home to buy in Wilmington too!

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Kure Beach North Carolina is one of the nicest communities on the Carolina Coast. Kure Beach is located about 30 minutes from Wilmington, UNCW, the ariport and downtown. There are beautiful beaches in Kure Beach, a fishing pier, a few shops and some great restaurants. Homes for sale in Kure Beach range in price from the $200,000's to several million dollars. Here is a video that shows more about all the things to do and places to go in Kure Beach:

One of my favorite places is the Ft Fisher Aquarium. It's also really fun to take a ride on the Ft Fisher Ferry. The beaches in Kure Beach are stunning, the people are nice, and the charm unbeatable! If you are interested in visiting the area, if you would like more infomation on local accomodations, or if you want to look at homes for sale in Kure Beach, please contact Coastwalk Real Estate at 910-458-9119.

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If you would like to learn more about Carolina Beach, then here is a great video that will introduce the island to you:

Carolina Beach is a quaint seaside community that offers a realaxed ennviroment for residents and visitors. There are nice shops, great food and entertainment to enjoy. The fishing and surfing is great too. Homes in Carolina Beach range in price from $100,000 to over $1,000,000. If you are interested in homes for sale in Carolina Beach, and homes for sale in Kure Beach, then contact Coastwalk Real Estate at 910-458-9119. Thanks for reading!

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