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Posted on 04/26/2020

Should You Craft a Home Buying Checklist?

Regardless of when or where you search for a house, a home buying checklist is essential. With this checklist in hand, you can quickly and effortlessly discover a residence that suits you perfectly. Now, let's take a look at three factors to incorporate into your home buying checklist. 1. Your Home Buying Timeline Account for how much time is...

Buying A Home

Buyer Tips

Posted on 04/19/2020

Tips on Determining the Right Time of Year for Your Family to Move

Photo by Aimee Cozza via Pixabay Moving to a new home can disrupt your routine at any time, but some times of the year are better than others for relocating to a new home. You'll get the most from the experience and enjoy a more seamless move if you plan things for the right time of year and...

Posted on 04/12/2020

Are You Prepared to Hire a Home Inspector?

If a seller accepts your offer to purchase his or her residence, it now may be time to schedule a house inspection. And if you have an expert home inspector at your side, you can get the information you need to determine whether to proceed with a house purchase. Ultimately, there are several factors to consider as you evaluate...

Home Inspection

How To Choose A Home Inspector Home Inspections

Posted on 04/05/2020

Tips to Make Your Foyer More Inviting

Image by Lisa Fotios via Pexels If you're like many busy homeowners, the foyer of your home is sometimes treated as an afterthought. It probably contains functional items such as a coat rack and a place to put shoes, but it may lack the aesthetics necessary to provide an inviting introduction to your home. Fortunately, strategies exist designed...

Posted on 03/29/2020

How to Grow Your Portfolio with an Assumable Mortgage

Image by Tumisu from Pixabay It's easy to think that investing in real estate is an incredibly expensive venture. You may think you need thousands if not tens of thousands saved before you can even think about it. But there are ways to jumpstart your portfolio even if you're renting one of the cheapest apartments in your neighborhood....

Posted on 03/22/2020

Floating Shelves Easy to Install and Affordable

Photo by U.U. via Pixabay Floating shelves offer your space a more streamlined look. Your walls seem less cluttered, which allows your focus pieces to take center stage. Because floating shelves require less space than traditional shelves, you can put them anywhere all while maintaining your floor space below. They can be any length you choose -- within...

Posted on 04/25/2020

2252 Dolphin Shores Drive SW #11, Supply, NC 28462 now has a new price of $205,000!

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A VACATION GETAWAY CLOSE TO THE BEACH THAT IS AFFORDABLE, look no further! These well constructed condos near Holden Beach were built out of concrete and steel and offer one of the nicest open floorplans around. You even have distant views of the waterway from the balcony! There are three large bedrooms, three full baths and a large laundry room! Comes nicely furnished. There are elevators in the building and covered parking for the owners! The Clubhouse is set on theIntracoastal waterway with a beautiful pool where you can enjoy watching all the boats go by and even use the day docks for a short time if you have...

Posted on 04/21/2020

499 Ocean Boulevard W, Holden Beach, NC 28462 now has a new price of $675,000!

OCEANFRONT DUPLEX THAT WAS TOTALLY REMODELED with so much charm throughout! Both sides are for sale together at one price! Total of 6 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 Kitchens, 2 Living Rooms, and private upstairs oceanfront balconies. Walls were taken down to the studs as well as floors, and installed Hardie Backer subfloor under all new Wood look tile to waterproof floors. All new sheetrock throughout, new tubs, fixtures, toilets. Kitchen cabinets, countertops and all appliances new this year. New roof installed 2017. Just put on the rental market in June 2018. Beautiful oceanfront views and marsh views from the front of the home. Just a short...

Posted on 04/10/2020

Video Tour - 152 Marlin Drive, Holden Beach, NC 28462

A DREAM CANAL FRONT HOME COME TRUE! Rarely does a custom built almost new canal home complete with a Heated Swimming Pool come on the market! Lounging in the Living room or on the back porches, you will be treated to incredible waterway views where you can watch all the boat traffic go by. The canal feeds directly into the ICW. Boaters will fall in love with this home and all the amenities it offers. This Beautiful home features 4 Bedrooms, 4 1/2 Baths, a Family room and a Dock with a Hydraulic Boat Lift. The hydraulic boat lift is almost like having a drive up trailer! Enjoy having hot water all the time with the Rinnai tankless hot...

Posted on 04/10/2020

152 Marlin Drive, Holden Beach, NC 28462 is now new to the market!

A DREAM CANAL FRONT HOME COME TRUE! Rarely does a custom built almost new canal home complete with a Heated Swimming Pool come on the market! Lounging in the Living room or on the back porches, you will be treated to incredible waterway views where you can watch all the boat traffic go by. The canal feeds directly into the ICW. Boaters will fall in love with this home and all the amenities it offers. This Beautiful home features 4 Bedrooms, 4 1/2 Baths, a Family room and a Dock with a Hydraulic Boat Lift. The hydraulic boat lift is almost like having a drive up trailer! Enjoy having hot water all the time with the Rinnai tankless hot...

Posted on 03/20/2020

Video Tour - 982 Ocean Boulevard W, Holden Beach, NC 28462

Have you been searching for a second row home that literally has it all? I think this is it! You will have the most incredible marsh and Intracoastal waterway views on the back side, and ocean views on the front side! PLUS, there is a Deeded beach access for your use! The home offers 4 bedrooms with 3 full baths, an inverted open floorplan upstairs with vaulted ceilings, Master bedroom on top level, and an extra Den downstairs on the main bedroom level. Home has been a great rental in the past years. There have been several upgrades done in the past few years such as new AC upstairs, new Den furniture downstairs, new carpet in 2018 and...

Posted on 03/20/2020

982 Ocean Boulevard W, Holden Beach, NC 28462 is now new to the market!

Have you been searching for a second row home that literally has it all? I think this is it! You will have the most incredible marsh and Intracoastal waterway views on the back side, and ocean views on the front side! PLUS, there is a Deeded beach access for your use! The home offers 4 bedrooms with 3 full baths, an inverted open floorplan upstairs with vaulted ceilings, Master bedroom on top level, and an extra Den downstairs on the main bedroom level. Home has been a great rental in the past years. There have been several upgrades done in the past few years such as new AC upstairs, new Den furniture downstairs, new carpet in 2018 and...