Everyone dreams of owning a beach house. Whether you want to live there year-round or are seeking a fun place to spend your summers, living by the beach can be a wonderful but serious investment. Many homes in Wrightsville, Kure Beach, and Carolina Beach are already on the market this …

The real estate market has effectively bounced back, which is evident in the growing number of new homeowners. With home buying rates steadily increasing in our region, many buyers are on the market for the first time – young professionals couples, and small families among them. At Network Real Estate …

Starting a new chapter in a different location is exciting, but the responsibility of moving, researching a new place to live and assimilating yourself to unfamiliar surroundings can be stressful. When you have a family to consider, it becomes even more difficult to stay focused on your new job while …

All homeowners are required to pay state, property and income taxes. But when you purchase a condominium, townhome or home in a gated community or subdivision governed by a homeowners association (HOA), you and other residents become equally financially responsible for maintaining the common areas. This additional monthly, quarterly or …

One thing is true of buyers and sellers: Sellers want to get the highest price and best terms, and buyers want the lowest price and most favorable terms. Buyers are feeling the heat in today’s competitive housing market, and it’s more important than ever to have a great plan in …

We all know that buying a home can be a smart investment. But what about purchasing a property with the intent to rent it out to tenants? There are many factors that contribute to potential success as a landlord. How do you know if a property would get a good …

People often find themselves in their mid-to-late twenties contemplating whether they should purchase a home. Whether you’ve found your first grown-up job, gotten married recently or are just trying to put down some roots, buying a house can seem like the most reasonable next step in your life. But that …

Buying a home is one of the most exciting, yet stressful times of your life. As a first-time homebuyer, it’s best to learn as much as you can before signing those papers at closing. That includes learning all the different types of loans available to you, finding out the right …

With buying season in full swing, there are lots of folks on the market looking for the perfect home. With so many beautiful homes to choose from in the greater Wilmington area, you may be feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of choosing one that feels like home but will also …

Record low mortgage rates are creating more demand for mortgage applications. The Mortgage Bankers Association reports in its most recent weekly mortgage market survey that loan application volume increased 7.5 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis compared to one week earlier. Refinance activity was due to most of that …