If you’re a home buyer, changes to the closing process are coming in just a few days. New regulations go into effect on Saturday, October 3rd, providing new loan disclosure forms that are designed to help you better understand the terms of your home mortgage before you close on your new home. That means if you […]
Ever wondered what your home is worth? Want to know where to start looking? Whether you’re just curious or are eager to find a competitive listing price, using the best resources to find your property’s value is crucial. Today, we’re going to be talking about two types of home evaluation tools: neighborhood sold reports and comparative […]
There is always a “backstory,” and for the Day at the Docks, a three day festival taking place in Hatteras Village on September 17-19, the backstory is a testament to the resilience and strong sense of community that characterize the people of Hatteras Island. Day at the Docks started as a small gathering on the […]
September is quickly approaching! That means it’s time to bring out the jackets, long-sleeve shirts, and denim jeans. But what are you doing to bring your home into fall? Here are a few easy decorating ideas you can do to welcome the cooler temperatures and beautiful colors into your home. DIY Home Decorating Tips for Fall You […]
Investing In Real Estate: AchieveYour Real Estate Goals With mortgage rates so low, many investors choose to invest in real estate, as opposed to the stock market. In addition, real estate is a prime investment for novice investors, as it is more tangible and understandable than stocks and the index. According to Bankrate’s annual investment […]
Imagine being a teenager 30 years ago with a new driver’s license in your pocket and a surfboard in your truck in search of big waves and an exciting coastal experience. Chip Hemingway, now a principal in Wilmington-based BMH Architects, was one such young man. As an Eastern North Carolina native, Hemingway learned to surf […]
Hi, Folks. I’m Diane Lea, friend and Buxton neighbor of Carla and Trafton Reynolds. My career for the past 20 years has been marketing historic real estate with North Carolina Estates, a boutique Triangle real estate firm. I met Trafton and Carla many years ago when they were working in the Triangle region. Little did […]
First-time home buyers who work with us often have the same question: Should we or shouldn’t we get a first-time home buyer loan? In fact, there are a number of advantages and disadvantages attached to this type of loan. So today, we thought we would take a few moments to share with you what you […]
As you might already know, summertime is a very busy time for real estate agents. That’s why so many home buyers decide to enter the market during this time of year. If you too are a prospective home buyer planning to enter the market soon, then you’ve visited the right real estate blog! Today, we’re […]
We just love having the opportunity to share with you good news about the US housing market and this is one of those weeks! Evidently, according to a recent article we were reading, sales of newly built homes as well as home prices in general saw some great increases during the month of April, further […]
