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EMBRACING FLOOD INSURANCE

With our Hurricane season almost upon us, figure this is a good time to repeat one of my favorite subjects with recent information regarding 2022. After a year without major hurricanes in 2021, the Carolinas might seem overdue for some tropical weather to hit the coastline. And this could be the year as Colorado StateContinue reading “EMBRACING FLOOD INSURANCE”

Embracing Mortgages

Are higher mortgage rates, combined with record high home prices, starting to affect our steady climb of being strictly a sellers’ market?. According to Rocket Homes, as of April 2022 in Brunswick County, 45.7% of homes sold above asking price*. Entering our traditionally steamy hot time for sales here at the coast, we should soonContinue reading “Embracing Mortgages”

Embracing Local Realtors

This is a repeat of my Dec ’21 piece tweaked to emphasize our local market that we are experiencing this first quarter ’22. Interesting proof included what can happen when not choosing a local realtor. Costly mistakes were made on behalf of these sellers. Most of these properties sighted are still for sale as ofContinue reading “Embracing Local Realtors”

Embracing Mortgages 2022

We are seeing here in Brunswick County more and more all cash offers in this competitive housing market. Yes indeed, cash does stand out when multiple offers are being considered. But for a large portion of population, that is an option most of us can’t even consider on the biggest asset of our lives. GoodContinue reading “Embracing Mortgages 2022”

Embracing Buyers Regret in 2021

Are most buyers seeing they made the right decisions in these competitive times? If you bought this past year, likely you did not have luxury of time while deciding. Rushed decisions can easily lead to buyer misgivings. Seeing current prices continue to rise, plus the housing forecasts do indeed help confirm that major choice, ifContinue reading “Embracing Buyers Regret in 2021”

EMBRACING THE SOUTHPORT REAL ESTATE PRICING

Understanding the reasoning behind a home’s price tag can make you a smarter buyer—and help you know exactly what you’re getting for your money. Here are five factors that experienced real estate agents consider before slapping that “For Sale” sign on a home. 1. What’s happening in your local housing market at any particular momentContinue reading “EMBRACING THE SOUTHPORT REAL ESTATE PRICING”

Embracing Rental Investments

Brunswick County’s residential real estate market is as healthy as you can get, demand on new housing plus shortages slowing down new construction starts. Add in factor of rising existing home costs is vital to increasing our rental demand in our county. Demand is strong and our inventory remains elusive. Continued low interest rates couldContinue reading “Embracing Rental Investments”

Embracing Buying Trends

Our world circumstances are not only changing our current daily lives and likely our future living circumstances as well. Zoom and like visual technology have been come the necessary link between home and the outside world. Working from home, attending classes, or communicating to family and friends from home, a space that is quiet andContinue reading “Embracing Buying Trends”

Embracing Creative Selling in 2020

This is no normal year when it comes to the housing market, there are some very real obstacles to selling because of the pandemic. Buyers and sellers both need to go into the process with an open mind. If you must sell your house in these unprecedented times, you’ll need to embrace sales strategies thatContinue reading “Embracing Creative Selling in 2020”

Embracing Downsizing

Downsizing is both a financial as well as an emotional decision. Of course, it can be wrenching to consider a move from a home filled with family memories. Financially, the gains from that sale could add to your nest egg and reduce monthly housing costs thus enabling more enjoyment for adventures outside the home. MemoriesContinue reading “Embracing Downsizing”