Historic Italianate Bowden – Foard House | Wilmington NC real estate

114 N. 7th St.

Wilmington, NC 28401

Historic Italianate Bowden – Foard House

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114 N. 7th St. | Bowden – Foard House

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Delight in this Circa 1883 Bowden-Foard house in the Historic District of downtown Wilmington. The owners have done an exceptional job in updating the necessary features of this home including all new plumbing lines and bathroom fixtures, a new roof and HVAC in 2006, and much of the electrical system while respectfully preserving many of the details and features that keep this home true to its heritage. Most light fixtures are original as are the heart pine and maple floors. The family room is a private sanctuary that can be closed off by French doors or open to the magnificent 30′ long grand foyer with high ceilings that add a touch of elegance and grandeur to this historic jewel. All rooms have cable and phone access and the home is full electric. The kitchen has been tastefully updated with a glass cook top, cast iron sink, tumbled mosaic marble counter tops tying in the historic elements of this gracious home. A landscaped patio area awaits your down time. Steeped
in history, this Circa 1882-83 Italianate Cottage has been updated and brought into the 20th century while maintaining the integrity of many details of the original construction.

114 North 7th Street | Wilmington NC 28401 Historic Bowen – Foard House Circa 1882-1883 Wilmington NC Finest Real Estate
 

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Rip Current Awareness Week June 3-9 | Wilmington NC real estate

To all of our visitors to the Wilmington NC area, WELCOME!  Please enjoy yourselves in our wonderful town.  Our beaches are awesome and clean.  The water is crystal clear.  When you are swimming, be aware of rip currents.  If you see sand being churned up and heading in a line away from the beach, then you are looking at a rip current.

If you see any real estate that your are interested in knowing what the price is, please feel free to use our mobile site.  Mobile.cbbaker.com will let you put in the address and you will be able to pull up the information from our local mls.  Enjoy…. Baker, Wayne & Associates

Per the NOAA site:

Why Rip Currents Form
As waves travel from deep to shallow water, they will break near the shoreline. When waves break strongly in some locations and weakly in others, this can cause circulation cells which are seen as rip currents: narrow, fast-moving belts of water traveling offshore.   (more info)
 
Why Rip Currents are Dangerous
Rip currents are the leading surf hazard for all beachgoers. They are particularly dangerous for weak or non-swimmers. Rip current speeds are typically 1-2 feet per second. However, speeds as high as 8 feet per second have been measured–this is faster than an Olympic swimmer can sprint! Thus, rip currents can sweep even the strongest swimmer out to sea.
 
Over 100 drownings due to rip currents occur every year in the United States. More than 80% of water rescues on surf beaches are due to rip currents.

Rip currents can occur at any surf beach with breaking waves, including the Great Lakes.  Read rest of story here….

To Live on The Water Is Devine | Waterfront/View Short Sales | Wilmington NC real estate

To live on the water is devine…. Recent Short Sales in Wilmington NC.   Search from your phone on mobile.cbbaker.com …enjoy…

	MLS# 458295 $70,000 0.89 Ac	For Sale – 152 Sea Turtle Ln Lot Hampstead, NC Olde Point Beautiful marsh front lot on the creek on almost an acre in Olde Point subdivision of Hampstead. 4 bedroom septic permit was in hand, but recently expired. Property is a short sale.
	MLS# 471987 $99,000 0.13 Ac	For Sale – 4170 Island Drive North Topsail, NC Ocean Ridge Village Ocean Ridge oceanfront lot. Build your dream home in one of Topsail Island’s most exclusive oceanfront communities. Lot is within walking distance to the Ocean Ridge Community pool and clubhouse.
	MLS# 446224 $100,900 3 Beds 2 Full Baths 0 Half Baths	For Sale – 411 Brierwood Trl Hampstead, NC Other Waterfront!!! Gardner’s dream! Hidden away in woodsy private dead end street setting.Elevated lot situated on creek with marsh and ICWW views from the creekside deck. Garden areas abound with…
	MLS# 473004 $119,000 1 Bed 1 Full Bath 0 Half Baths	For Sale – 1615 South Lake Park Blvd Carolina Beach, NC Atlantic Towers Cond Oceanfront spacious 1bd 1ba condo at Great location! Situated middle Island Carolina Beach, this condo is a ground floor unit & has been beautifully decorated. Freshly painted. Located in…
	MLS# 471379 $125,000 1 Bed 1 Full Bath 0 Half Baths	For Sale – 1801 Canal Dr Carolina Beach, NC Breakers Enjoy condo beach living with the luxuries of a garage. This ocean and marshview unit has two decks, open kitchen/living area and just a block from Carolina Beach Pier and the infamous North…

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Be Proactive | IDENTITY THEFT: Protect your identity and your credit | Wilmington NC real estate

As the information super-highway expands, thieves have more and more opportunities to steal your financial identity. The Federal Trade Commission reports that as many as half a million Americans have their identities stolen annually–costing them money and affecting their credit ratings.

Identity thieves make their money by co-opting your name, Social Security number, credit card number, or other piece of your personal information for their own use. Below are just a few of the ways the identity thieves operate, according to the FTC:

• They open a new credit card account, using your name, date of birth, and Social Security number. When they use the credit card and don’t pay the bills, the delinquent account is reported on your credit report.
• They call your credit card issuer and, pretending to be you, change the mailing address on your credit card account. Then, your imposter runs up charges on your account. Because your bills are being sent to the new address, you may not immediately realize there’s a problem.
• They establish cellular phone service in your name.
• They open a bank account in your name and write bad checks on that account.

Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can protect yourself from identity theft, as follows:

• Know who you’re talking to. Before you reveal any personally identifying information, find out how it will be used and whether it will be shared with others.
• Pay attention to your billing cycles. Follow up with creditors if your bills don’t arrive on time. A missing credit-card bill could mean an identity thief has taken over your credit-card account and changed your billing address to cover his tracks.
• Guard your mail from theft. Deposit outgoing mail in post-office collection boxes or at your local post office, not in your own mailbox for your carrier to pick up.
• Put passwords on your credit card, bank and phone accounts. Avoid using easily available information such as your mother’s maiden name, your birth date or your phone number.
• Minimize the identification information and the number of cards you carry to what you’ll actually need. Don’t carry your social security card-memorize the number and store the card in a secure place.
• Do not give out personal information on the phone, through the mail or over the Internet unless you have initiated the contact and know who you’re dealing with.
• Keep items with personal information in a safe place. To thwart an identity thief who may pick through your trash to capture your personal information, tear or shred your charge receipts, copies of credit applications, and other financial statements.

For more tips and information, visit the FTC’s website at www.ftc.gov/idtheft

Positve News | 8th Annual Economic Outlook Conference UNCW | Wilmington NC real estate

UNCW economists say that Wilmington may outperform state, nation | Business | South College News.

The 8th Annual Economic Outlook Conference was held at UNCW today and the news is generally positive for the Wilmington NC Tri County area. According to WECT, the economists said that New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick Counties are forecast to grow 2.2% in 2012 slightly ahead of the NC forecast of 1.7% and the nation forecast of 1.6%.

The announcement was made by “William Hall — a professor of economics and senior economist with the Swain Center for Business and Economic Services in UNCW’s Cameron School of Business—announced the predictions along with collaboration from Ravija Badarinathi — a professor of statistics in the UNCW Department of Information Systems and Operations Management.” per WECT.

Residental real estate has been stabalizing and the the retail sales have come back and continue to grow.  For a full report on the Economic Outlook, please read more here…  Page 30 will be the start of the local Wilmington NC statistics. 

Thank you for your time and effort in putting on this conference UNCW and all the sponsors.  Good news for our area.

Wilmington NC does it again | Wilmington ranked on Best Towns list

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WE LOVE OUR TOWN!    Wilmington NC makes another list. 

Outside Magazine ranked Wilmington among a list of Best Towns – “the finest places you’d ever want to call home.”

They call the River City the “Next Big Thing”.  Here are some of the other things they said about our community in their article in the October issue of Outside Magazine….  

“Similar to Charleston: southern charm, a 300-year-old harbor, ample seafood. But what sets Wilmington (pop. 106,500) apart from its genteel South Carolina neighbor is an economy in overdrive—not long ago, it was the second-fastest-growing economy in the U.S. Thanks to EUE Screen Gems, it’s also home to the largest motion-picture and television studio outside California. (The local film industry employs some 800 people.) Situated where the Cape Fear River meets the Atlantic, the former military port’s recreation options are mostly water-based—sea-kayaking, sailing, deap-sea fishing—and the biggest party of the year is, naturally, Riverfest, a frenzy of vendors, fireworks, music, athletic competitions, and invading pirates.”

Just last week Wilmington NC made another list – “America’s Most Fun and Affordable Cities by Bloomberg Businessweek.  Let us share Wilmington NC with you.  Please visit www.cbbaker.com for news about Wilmington and to search all Wilmington NC real estate.

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So you think you want to sell your home | Be prepared | Wilmington NC real estate

If you are thinking about selling your home, make sure you do your homework first.  There are things that you can do months before hand that will make the home selling process smoother.

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Be Prepared When Selling Your Home

Thinking about selling? In that time period leading up to actually putting your home on the market, you can do a number of things to get your home in shape so buyers will love what they see and want to move in fast! Prioritizing what needs to get done first can be overwhelming.
Here’s a guide to help you get your home ready to sell any time of the year.

 

Three to six months from listing:

• Get a home inspection from a licensed home inspector. (Call us for recommended local inspectors.)
• Use the checklist from the inspection as your to-do list and fix all problems.
• Arrange for estimates or plan to do the work yourself to paint rooms with neutral colors.
• If you’re considering bathroom or kitchen remodeling of any size, now is the time to undertake it, but beware of over-improving or updating with polarizing styles.

 

 

One to three months from listing:

• Clear out closets, cabinets and drawers and be ruthless in your quest to de-clutter.
• Remove from display all personal items such as photographs, certificates, trophies, diplomas, etc.
• If necessary, rent a storage unit to store excess furniture and belongings that clutter your home.
• Clear out the basement, garage, shed and attic — spaces that are often forgotten but full of stuff.
• Power wash the outside of your home (siding, patios, driveways, etc.) or hire a service to do the work for you.
• Take a tour of local homes that are currently for sale to see how they compare with your home.
• Concentrate on curb-appeal landscaping from tree/bush trimming to greening the landscape to sprucing up the entrance.

 

One month or less from listing:

• Revisit your entire home with a buyer’s eye in mind and touch up any small fix-ups and upgrades.
• After your complete de-cluttering, contact a professional home stager to make each room in your home inviting to buyers.
• Get carpets professionally cleaned.
• Wash windows — inside and out — or hire it out.
• Secure a safe location for pet(s) to be left during showings or find a friend who will take your pet(s) while your home is on the market.
• Adhere to a regular cleaning schedule, or hire a service to do basic cleaning.

 

First day on the market, broker open house and open houses:

• Put out a bowl of fruit, fresh flowers and/or bake cookies that day to give your home a homey feel.
• Open all shades and curtains and turn on lights in every room to ensure your home is bright.
• Make sure you and your family leave the home for all showings, so plan some outings, visits or errands when needed.

For more selling advice, please visist www.cbbaker.com . Questions? Give us a call 910-202-3607 or kaybaker@ec.rr.com

 

 

Don’t Get Blindsided when Buying a Distressed Property | Wilmington NC real estate

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Everyone wants to get a good deal on a home that they are considering purchasing.  Please do your homework first.  Get with a buyers representative to help you navigate the process.  These are some of the steps that will help you in your quest to buy a distressed property.

REAL GEMS Don’t Get Blindsided When Buying A Distressed Property      If you’re getting ready to buy a home to live in or a vacation home to visit or an investment property to rent out, you’re probably interested in exploring the distressed properties available in today’s market. Why not scoop up a bargain, right?   There’s just one problem: Some distressed properties aren’t bargains at all — not even close. They may not be in an ideal location. They may need major repairs or improvements. Others will have too few of today’s sought-after amenities, or be in a poor school system, or be surrounded by dozens of other distressed properties. And those are only some of the possible pitfalls.   Still, there are some real gems out there. Your challenge is to find that distressed diamond in the rough — either pre-foreclosure or post-foreclosure — that’s worth your long-term investment of cash and monthly payments. Here are some market-smart secrets to set you on the right path to a worthwhile distressed-property purchase.   Contract with a buyer’s agent. This is a real-estate pro who will look after your interests, not the seller’s. An agent experienced in working with the institutions selling distressed properties — banks, government agencies, etc. — can help you identify homes suitable to your needs and goals. Even more, your agent will guide you through the negotiation process so you emerge with a great price on a valuable property.   Get pre-approved for a mortgage. We’ll work with you to get loan pre-approval so you can move fast when you find a distressed property worth buying. Being pre-approved for a mortgage puts you in the same league as “cash buyer” competitors that are also bidding on the best bargains.   Visit candidate properties in person. It’s amazing how much different a property can look in person compared with photos posted online. The only way to get a true feel for a property and its location is to see it with your own eyes.   Hire a certified professional home inspector to thoroughly check out a property before you even begin negotiations with the seller. This will cost you several hundred dollars up-front, but the payoff could be huge:   Saving you from buying a home that has problems you neither have the money nor inclination to fix. Identifying needed repairs you are willing to undertake so you can factor those costs into your offer to the seller. Ask several contractors for estimates of materials and labor needed to remedy any problems your inspector finds.   Focus on the numbers. The seller may not lower the price of the property enough to cover the expenses you’ll incur to make needed repairs and desired upgrades. Will you have the time, money, skills and/or contractor connections to accomplish those tasks after you purchase the home? If the answer is “no,” be prepared to keep looking.   Check for fit. Remember, a distressed home can only be a great deal when it meets your needs, wants and goals. Just because a property is inexpensive and in good shape, doesn’t mean you’ll be satisfied with it long term.

Affordable Home Neighborhoods Wilmington NC Real Estate

Affordable Home Neighborhoods Wilmington NC Real Estate.

Affordable Home Neighborhoods

 

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Here we are proud to offer you the latest homes listings in Wilmington NC affordable neighborhoods. Kay Baker & Associates have assisted hundreds of first time buyers every step of the way in their quest for the American Dream. And we are proud to assist you as well. From the prequalification process and finding the right loan for you to the intense but exciting home search and through the closing process and long after the movers have gone, we are with you. You will be in the hands of true professionals who are experienced in the entire home buying process from financing to negotiating and who truly care about you, the consumer . You will be informed of all homes that fit your search criteria in any of these starter neighborhoods. Click on any of these fine neighborhoods to search for affordable homes in Wilmington, NC.

These are just some of the neighborhhods where you can purchase an affordable home.

Alamosa Place
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More afffordable homes here….

America’s Top States for Business 2011 – NC #3 | Wilmington NC real estate

America’s Top States for Business 2011 – Overall Rankings – CNBC.

North Carolina is in the ranks again!  CNBC just released their 2011 report for Americas Top States for Buisness.  North Carolina ranked #3.  That is good news for the state for which we live and work in.  There were 10 criteria on which their study was based on.

      – Cost of Doing Business                    
     – Workforce
     – Quality of Life
     – Economy
     – Transportation & Infrastructure
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     – Education
     – Business Friendliness
     – Access to Capital
     – Cost of Living

According to CNBC – “We scored all 50 states on 43 measures of competitiveness developed with input from business groups including the National Association of Manufacturers and the Council on Competitiveness. States received points based on their rankings in each metric. Then, we separated those metrics into ten broad categories, weighting the categories based on how frequently they are cited in state economic development marketing materials. That way, our study ranks the states based on the criteria they use to sell themselves “

The quality of life is great here in our corner of North Carolina, Wilmington.  The people are even better.  The real estate prices are realistic and the rates are low.  If you would like to search Wilmington NC real estate please visit www.cbbaker.com and let us know how we can help you.