Buying a Home

Sept. 19, 2022

Choosing a Mortgage Lender – How to Get The Best Lender in 2022

Before you even start house-hunting, it’s a good idea to shop around for lending options. The Network Real Estate team put together this guide to help you navigate the mortgage loan process and find the very best loan possible.

The Mortgage Loan Process

To secure a good home loan, there ...

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Sept. 7, 2022

First-Time Home Buyer in Wilmington, NC? What You Need to Know

Buying a home for the first time can be scary. To make your home-buying process easier, our real estate agents have put together a list of valuable advice for first-time home buyers in and around Wilmington, NC.

What do you need to save up for?

When you’re preparing to purchase ...

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July 28, 2022

5 Best Places to Live in Wilmington NC

Best Places to Live in Wilmington NC

 

With an over 30-year history in the Wilmington, NC area, Network Real Estate has a lot of neighborhoods that we love. We wanted to highlight a few of them here for those considering a move into our lovely city. Read on for detailed information about our top 5 best ...

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June 16, 2022

What’s An Appropriate Down Payment for a Wilmington Area House?

 

From Wrightsville Beach to Carolina Beach to downtown Wilmington, the housing market in southeast North Carolina is bringing homebuyers many challenges as we approach summer 2022. 

Homes are still being snatched up within a day or two. Prices are still climbing. And local home options are still relatively ...

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April 25, 2022

Buyer or Seller: Who Pays For Home Inspection Repairs in North Carolina?

A man evaluating a home inspection.

 

You discovered your dream home and signed a contract. You’ve heard that it’s good to get a home inspection before closing on a house, but you have some questions…

 

Who’s responsible for setting up the home inspection? Even more, who covers the repairs? 

 

There are 3 ...

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March 31, 2022

9 Steps to Picking the a Family Friendly Neighborhood in Wilmington, NC

Image of a mother, after, young daughter, and son strolling through a family-friendly neighborhood.

The Wilmington region is home to a wide range of residents — all the way from college students to retired beach-lovers to long-time locals. However, families are one of the most rapidly growing populations in the area.

As communities within Pender, Brunswick, and New Hanover Counties continue to experience extraordinary growth ...

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March 15, 2022

Wrightsville Beach VS. Carolina Beach: Where to Live?

Drone view of homes along Wrightsville Beach coast.

Attracted to coastal living in southeastern North Carolina?

The next step: deciding between the two largest beach towns in the area — Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach.

The Network Real Estate team has been here a while and has a strong feeling for the lay of the land. To help ...

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March 2, 2022

Top 10 Perks of Living in Carolina Beach

Image of two people lounging casually on the beach, sitting back and watching the sunrise.

Want to move to the beautiful east coast? 

We don’t blame you! After all, we chose this life as well. 

We’ve been here awhile, so take it from us. Carolina Beach is an AMAZING place to live. Here’s why: 

1. The beach, of course!

Why else would ...

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Feb. 17, 2022

Why are Wilmington Area Housing Prices So High in 2022?

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Whether you’re buying a home for the first time or looking for a Wilmington upgrade, you’re probably wondering if the housing market will ever be in your favor again.

I mean…the prices are bound to drop eventually…right?

Probably. 

But there are a lot of factors keeping housing costs high ...

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Jan. 26, 2022

2022 Housing Market Outlook in Wilmington, NC

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As we begin 2022, there’s a lot happening in the Wilmington area housing marketing. 

From the pandemic influences to general market growth to the increase in Wilmington’s population, there are a wide variety of factors impacting prices, supply, and demand. 

Is now a good time to buy or ...

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