Barbara Andrews' Blog

Mortgage Type - What Does That Mean?

Posted on 10/20/2019

Multiple options are available when it comes to real estate loans. Figuring out which one you need can be disconcerting, to say the least. So, if you’re new to the game, here’s a quick guide to help you along. Standard Mortgages: Conventional – Loans that fall within the FNMA/FHLMC (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac) guidelines where the Federal government is...

Mortgage

Securing a Mortgage Loan Against Another Property

Posted on 10/13/2019

Most people that obtain a mortgage loan against another property usually plan to buy a second house. This means that they are not ready to sell or move out of their existing place of residence, but they wish to have a second house that they can occupy later, use as a vacation retreat or as an income property....

Mortgage

Second Home

3 Smart Tips to Renovating Your Home before Selling

Posted on 10/06/2019

The media, especially TV shows, have made renovating a home seem simple. A quick cleaning, splash some paint around and put a flatpack kitchen and you are done. However there is much more to renovating than you can learn by watching an hour-long show in your living room.So, how do you renovate to successfully sell your home for...

Home Renovations

Home Impovements

How To Find A Good Repair Contractor

Posted on 09/29/2019

When looking for a contractor online to work on a project for you, you might end up getting discouraged and afraid to hire one. There are too many stories about homeowners having terrible experiences of theft, delayed jobs, or poorly done work that required another repair. These experiences happen everywhere but it doesn’t make all contractors bad, there...

Home Improvements

Home Contractors

What Is the Optimal Listing Price for Your House?

Posted on 09/22/2019

As a home seller, it is important to establish a competitive initial asking price for your residence. Yet determining the right price for a house sometimes is difficult. If the price of your home is too high, for example, your residence may linger on the real estate market for an extended period of time. On the other hand, if...

Selling Your Home

How To Set An Asking Price For Your Home

131 Salisbury Street, Holden Beach, NC 28462 now has a new price of $385,000!

Posted on 10/23/2019

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CANAL HOME WITH LOADS OF CHARM?! It doesn't get any more charming than this! This is a must see with water views all the way around. Home is a Pentadecagon shape with a large open floorplan in the Living/Dining/Kitchen areas. Also has 3 bedrooms, and 2 full baths! Home was extensively remodeled this year with a brand new kitchen including kitchen cabinets and new stainless appliances complete with granite countertops! All new flooring and paint throughout. New outside color and a large deck overlooking the canal with a great floating dock! You even have views of the waterway! Lots of storage under the house...

Holden Beach

2270 Apollo Street SW #31, Supply, NC 28462 is now new to the market!

Posted on 10/17/2019

Great lot for mobile homes or stick built. Located on a state maintained road with county water available! There is already a bath house on the property with a sink, toilet and shower! Seller says there use to be a 2 bedroom mobile home on the property and it is believed that the existing septic system is a two bedroom septic system which is located behind the bath house. Apollo St is a dead end road so not a lot of through traffic! Come take a...

Supply

1843 Harbours Edge Lane SW #116, Supply, NC 28462 now has a new price of $99,500!

Posted on 10/16/2019

EXTRAORDINARY EXTRA LARGE RIVERFRONT LOT boasting over 1.2 Acres! The views of the river and the sunsets will be unforgettable! Build down by the river and you will have lots of privacy on the left side where the marsh and river come in. Harbours Edge Lane is tucked away from the main entrance road and ends in a quiet culdesac so you won't have much traffic except for maybe a herd of deer! You owe it to yourself to check out this incredible waterfront lot on the Shallotte River. Living in Oyster Harbour Plantation affords you use of all the amenities such as the Clubhouse, Outdoor swimming pool, Tennis courts, Kayaking pier, Private Boat...

Supply

Another Property Sold - 227 Brunswick Avenue W, Holden Beach, NC 28462

Posted on 10/11/2019

Are you looking for a rental or classic beach cottage? This home is perfect for either. Just around the corner from the beach! Enjoy the convenience of easy beach access and the quietness of being off the main boulevard. The view from the LARGE crows nest is amazing! There's no better place to enjoy happy hour. There are also 2 covered porches...one on the front and the back. The ground level offers a private hot tub room, large outdoor shower and spacious backyard Large back yard....perfect for a possible private pool. The kitchen and living room are separated by the stairwell, giving the rooms privacy but making them easily accessible to...

Holden Beach

146 Brunswick Avenue E, Holden Beach, NC 28462 is now new to the market!

Posted on 09/18/2019

HAVE YOU BEEN LOOKING FOR THAT AWESOME BEACH HOME COMPLETE WITH A SWIMMING POOL? Look no further! We are offering a 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with a large fenced in back yard and beautiful pool. The Kitchen, Dining and Living room are all open to each other and allows for great gatherings! Master suite has a large deck off the back with some ocean views, a great Master bath and large walk-in closet! Located on a wonderful street on the East side of the bridge and very close to the ocean beingonly third row back. Close to the bridge, Pavilion and Restaurants! You can't beat the location! This home was built in 2014 so only five years...

Holden Beach