Hollywood East…. movies, movies, movies | Cape Fear Independent Film Festival This Weekend

Movie Buff?  Get your fill this weekend.  Enjoy a free screening of  “How To Make A Superhero” (5/11 – 11AM) at the Convention Center.Various theater’s will be used during the weekend.  For full list and prices please visit here….

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Green Energy Audit of your Home | Wilmington NC real estate

Discover Your Home’s Green Factor… And Improve It

Before you jump on the green bandwagon, take time to have an energy audit performed on your Wilmington NC home. An energy audit outlines the energy use and leakage (or waste) in a home by measuring various systems and components. Local utility companies often offer free or discounted energy audits to customers, or you can hire a home energy professional — call us for a referral. If you are thinking of selling your home, audits provide valuable energy-efficiency information to attract prospective buyers. Here is what to expect with an energy audit.

Prepare

• Before the energy audit takes place, make note of all energy issues and concerns you have with your home, listing drafty window/door locations or fireplace flues, condensation problems, multi-pane window seal breaches, etc. (This also is a great to-do list before you put your home on the market.)
• Collect utility bills from the entire previous year or two for review. (This info is also valuable to potential buyers of your home; make it available if you list your home for sale. Be sure to include usage units, as well as dollar costs.)
• Think about your lifestyle — how high or low the thermostat is kept in various seasons; how many people, if any, are home during the day; how different parts of the home are used — or not used; etc.

Perform

• Physical features of the home, including wall area and number and size of windows, will be analyzed by the auditor.
• Equipment such as blower doors and infrared cameras may be used to determine energy leakage.
• If possible, accompany the auditor during this analysis.
• Usually, only major problem areas are discovered during this analysis, but starting at this point will allow you to prioritize what tasks should be addressed.

Process

The final energy audit report provides you with valuable information about your home. It assists you in understanding:

• Your home’s energy-related shortcomings.
• What effective energy-saving improvements can remediate the problems.
• The costs involved.

Remember, there are always numerous possible improvements that can be made to your home to increase its energy efficiency and, most importantly, lower your utility bills. Some of these improvements will be more costly than others; some will offer a faster return on investment. Energy audits help you prioritize making improvements to your home, as well as creating a list of areas to address in order to market your home as a “green” home when it comes time to sell.

Selling For Top Dollar Is Proof-Positive When you’re thinking of selling your home — now or in the future — an audit is a useful tool to boost the value of your home in buyers’ eyes. This is especially true if the final report shows that the home is already energy-efficient or that you have made significant upgrades to increase its energy efficiency.

 

The First Quarter Wilmington NC Real Estate Zip Code Report 2013

By R.J. Alex, 2013 President, Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors®

[Wilmington, NC] When analyzing six major zip codes in our region – 28403, 28405, 28409, 28411, 28412 and 28451 – an average of the zip codes for the first quarter of 2013 shows that:

• Our average sales price has increased by 7.0% from 1st  Quarter 2012
• Of the 713 sellers in 1st Quarter – 26.9% paid some sort of concession toward the purchase of the house.
• Our list to sales price ratio for 1st Quarter is 96.55%, an increase from 95.6% for 1st Quarter 2012.
• The average list price of the sold properties is $234,489 and is up 6% from 1st Quarter 2012.
• The average number of days a property remained on the market for 1st Quarter was 126 days, compared to 169 days for 1st Quarter 2012.
• The median sold price of $176,500 for 1st Quarter has increased 3.8% from 1st Quarter 2012.

The areas of focus in this analysis were:  read rest of story here…

Homes are being shown and are selling in Wilmington NC

The Wilmington NC real estate market is busy.  Sales and prices are up.  The days on the market are down.  Here is the most recent top showings from 3/1/13 – 4/10/13 in the 28405 zip code. 

These are just the first page of 386 total neighborhoods.  If you have thought about selling, please contact us so that we may share the most recent comparable sales with you.  It might be that it is time for you to sell too.

Neighborhood	# of Showings	# of Active Listings in My MLS
Landfall	770	219
Kings Grant	166	15
Northchase	151	11
Windemere	77	6
Cape Cottages	56	5
Mayfaire Townview	46	15
Covil Estates Snug H	41	2
The Village at Mayfa	41	12
Inland Greens	38	2
Brookfield	38	2
Princess Place	37	7
Churchill Estates	36	6
Northchase Bridgep	35	2
Wildflower	35	7
McClelland Townhomes	33	4
Weatherwood	30	3
Spring View	29	4
Chestnut Heights	28	4
Hunters Crossing	26	3
Green Meadows	26	2
Summerfield	26	4
Landfall Pembroke Jo	25	4
Hunting Ridge	24	4
English Moor at West	24	0
Brassfield	23	1

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Why Wilmington NC? | Let Us Tell You…

Wilmington NC Real Estate

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Wilmington is our life long hometown and we can assist you with any questions or requests about Wilmington NC real estate or Wilmington NC homes for sale. Our clients benefit from our knowledge, integrity, decades of experience as  real life long Realtors, and a thorough understanding of the residential real estate market. Whether you are thinking of selling or buying a new home, condo, townhome, vacation home, golf course property, waterfront home, horse property, land or something in between, please allow Baker Wayne and Associates of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage to provide you the best service every step of the way. If you are searching for Wilmington NC real estate, Wrightsville Beach  real estate, Landfall real estate, Figure Eight Island,NC real estate, Carolina Beach,  real estate, Kure Beach,  real estate, Hampstead, NC real estate, Leland, real estate or New Hanover, Pender & Brunswick Counties real estate, you have found the perfect website to locate your dreamhome. We cannot speak highly enough about the real estate in Wilmington, NC and the properties that we represent.

 Take a minute to view this awesome video taken by Jack Davis and crew with Cape Fear Real estate directory.

 Wilmington NC Real Estate Market Conditions

For the latest Wilmington residential real estate conditions , please check out ourMLS Market Snapshot.

Welcome to the Cape Fear Coast!

Here you will discover the beauty and charm of Wilmington and area beaches. This unique paradise that is my life long home is awaiting you and your family. The Cape Fear region’s many miles of coastline, rivers and sounds offer a wide variety of fishing, watersports, and boating activities. Quite a few harbors are within minutes.

Recreation

With the mild climate, recreational opportunities abound in the area including many golf courses that are playable year round.We know you’ll enjoy life in our beautiful corner of North Carolina. We believe it’s one of the most inviting and friendly areas in the country.

  Historic District

Wilmington is blessed with a beautiful and extensive historic district with magnificent and stately oaks that are draped with Spanish moss. Azaleas and Oleanders abound and many homes have extensive gardens, some of which are opened to the public during the Azalea Festival.

History and architecture have combined to allow 230 blocks of downtown  to be placed on the National Register of Historic Districts. This city has seen a lof of history and it is fortunate that so much of it has been preserved or restored so meticulously in the downtown area. Some of the buildings are from the 1700s. The architecture represented covers Antebellum, Greek Revival, Queen Anne and periods in between.

Beaches NC

 

There are many beautiful beach communities that we have come to love and enjoy such as Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Topsail Beach, Surf City, North Topsail Beach, Oak Island, Bald Head Island, Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, Sunset Beach and Figure Eight Island, which front on the always captivating Atlantic Ocean.

 

Climate

Wilmington is in a temperate climate zone and the winds off the Atlantic, due the Gulf Stream effect, help keep winter temperatures moderate. However, there are four seasons and their transitions usually are spectacular. Extreme temperatures occasionally occur in both winter and summer, but typically, the average low temperature in January is around 36 degrees Fahrenheit and the August high is around 90.

Wilmington NC Economy

The wonderful climate and proximity to rivers, lakes and the Atlantic seashore are factors in the population growth. Another factor has to do with the location being a natural trade center. New Hanover county is a good location for comfortable living and a thriving business environment.  It has nineteen incorporated municipalities, more than any other county in North Carolina.

 

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Want to Build Your Dream Home on The Waterfront | Homesites from $20,000

The Cape Fear Region’s many miles of coastline, rivers and sounds offer a wide variety of fishing, watersports and boating activities. And, to maximize the regions waterfront enjoyment, there are many neighborhoods offering waterfront homesites in Wilmington, NC with canals, boatslips, and or boatramps. We offer the latest, detailed information on all Wilmington NC waterfront homes and communities offered for sale in Wilmington, NC. So just sit back, relax and click any of these Wilmington waterfront communities to search for your waterfront dream homesite  now. To search all Wilmington NC waterfront and view, please visit www.cbbaker.com.

	MLS# 480253 $20,000 1.17 Ac	For Sale – East Marney Rd Burgaw, NC Mallard Roost 97 Feet on the Northeast Cape Fear River-Priced BELOW TAX VALUE-Short distance to Hwy 117-Bring your fishing pole and enjoy your water front lot until you can build or put what ever you want…
	MLS# 484327 $30,000 0.01 Ac	For Sale – 804 North Topsail Off Dr #9 Surf City, NC Other Great location to build your single family residential dwelling. Attractive oceanfront lot. Public sewer & public water.
	MLS# 484326 $30,000 0.01 Ac	For Sale – 804 North Topsail Off Dr #8 Surf City, NC Other Great location for building your single famiy residential dwelling. Attractive oceanfront lot. Public sewer and public water.
	MLS# 484324 $30,000 0.01 Ac	For Sale – 804 North Topsail Off Dr #7 Surf City, NC Other Great lcoation for building your single family residential dwelling. Attractive oceanfront lot. Public sewer & public water.
	MLS# 484323 $30,000 0.01 Ac	For Sale – 804 North Topsail Off Dr #6 Surf City, NC Other Great location for building your single famiy residential dwelling. Attactive oceanfront lot. Public water & public sewer.
	MLS# 481900 $35,000 0.97 Ac	For Sale – Holiday Ln Tbd Sneads Ferry, NC Not In Subdivision Almost an acre on the water in Sneads Ferry in a private location at the end of the road. Build your dream home or a getway spot to relax and unwind.
	MLS# 478770 $38,000 0.68 Ac	For Sale – 852 Wildwood Cir Hampstead, NC Bay Harbor Marsh front lot in Bay Harbor community. Beautiful open area framed by trees, .68 acre lot with valid Septic permit on hand. County water available but tap not paid. Take down some trees and…
	MLS# 444997 $45,000 0.32 Ac	For Sale – 1379 Shelter Creek Rd Burgaw, NC Holly Shelter Harbor Do you want to get away from it all? Do you want to be on the water? Talk about being next to nature. Beautiful lot right on Holly Shelter Creek which is a deep water creek that feeds into…
	MLS# 480369 $48,400 1.32 Ac	For Sale – 1 Whitestocking Rd Burgaw, NC Not In Subdivision Best deal on riverfront acreage in Burgaw! 1.32 acres on the Cape Fear River. Very close to the public boat ramp. frontage on Whitestocking road.

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The Most Important Questions Every Buyer Should Ask | Wilmington NC real estate

LOCATION:
The Most Important Questions Every Wilmington NC Real Estate Buyer Should Ask
It’s a maxim in real estate that the three most crucial factors in selecting a home are “location, location, location.” It’s also true! No matter how wonderful the home is, the location is key to how well you’ll like living in it and how well it sells when you’re ready to move on. Before you buy, carefully check the following factors to be sure the home you like is really the one you want to live in.

Consider destinations
Where will family members go most often from this new location? How easy is it to reach those places from the home? How accessible are schools, churches, grocery stores, medical care, public transportation, shopping malls and emergency services?
Be sure rooms have a view
What is the view from the home and yard? Is the yard right for your anticipated activities? What uses are possible for nearby undeveloped land? Is a new road or commercial development planned?
Check around the clock
Is rush hour traffic a problem? What will be the impact of special events such as local high-school games or church picnics? Test the driveway. How easy is it to get into and out of the driveway?
Be service conscious

What utilities serve the property?

Are the rates competitive?

Do you want an all-electric home, or do you want gas or oil heat? Where will your mail get delivered? Are there any easements?
Dig below the surface
Is the soil stable? Is part of the property on a flood plain? If so, what is the history of floods on the property and what would flood insurance cost?
Visit the neighbors
How will you fit in with the neighbors? Do people seem to be friendly? Are homes well-maintained?
Read the fine print
If the community has special by-laws or architectural controls over changes to a homes in the area?
Make a list of the positive and negative aspects of each property as you tour it. Assign priorities to important elements of the home’s location. If you have questions about a home’s location, we can help. Call or e-mail us now.

 

“Golf is a game that is played on a five-inch course – the distance between your ears.” ~Bobby Jones

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With our mild climate, you will truly enjoy year round golfing at the many golf courses throughout the Cape Fear Region . Whatever your handicap, there are more than twenty courses in and around Wilmington that are a pleasure to walk. Some of the courses were designed by some of golf’s greatest names including Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Fred Couples and P.B. Dye,  among others. Some of the Wilmington courses are listed on our website. .

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If you are on the golf course and you see a home that is for sale that interests you, go to mobile.cbbaker.com and look it up by street, subdivison or map. Enjoy….

2013 BIZTECH | March 21 | Conference |Wilmington NC real estate

Mark the date to attend the 2013  Biz Tech conference featuring the regions most successful business and technology ventures on March 21, 2013 in the Wilmington Convention Center.  Key note speakers will be:

KEYNOTE LUNCH FEATURING NORTH CAROLINA GOVERNOR PAT MCCRORY  11:30 – 1:30 pm

 

Geothermal HVAC For Homes and Businesses – Room 104
Presenter: James Cornette Owner/CEO, Applied Resource Management, PC

 

10 Provocations on Business & the Environment – Room 105
Presenter: Yalmaz Siddiqui, Senior Director, Office Depot Environmental Strategy 

 

9 Ways to Jumpstart Your Business – Room 106
Presenter: Reggie Shropshire, Owner, ActionCOACH

Should Your Business be in the Cloud? - Room 107
Presenters: Shaun Olsen & Tobin Geatz, CloudWyze

 

Marketing a Business By Design – Room 108
Presenter:  Jeff Morvil, Morvil Advertising +  Design Group

Delivering on the Promise of Greener Purchasing – Room 105
Presenter: Shela Fletcher, Senior Manager, Office Depot Environmental Strategy 

Team Building:  Hiring the Right People to Do the Right Things in Your Business – Room 106
Presenter: Reggie Shropshire, Owner, ActionCOACH

You Are A Publisher — So Start Acting Like One! – Room 108
Presenters: Melissa Pressley, Content Marketing Manager & Rob Kaiser, Publisher, Greater Wilmington Business Journal

 

and many more seminars throughout the day.  To see the full list and register, please visit www.wilmingtonbizexpo.com

“The BIZTECH EXPO featuring products and services from more than 100 companies. The trade show floor includes vendors in Business, Technology, Hospitality and Health & Wellness.”  For the entire schedule and vendors please visit the BiZtech Expo website here.  There will also be give away’s by the sponsor companies.  See here.

While you are visiting please search Wilmington NC real estate on www.cbbaker.com and enjoy information about our great town.  If you would like to search from your phone, just go to mobile.cbbaker.com

 

The Market has been hot and the inventory is low.

The Market has been hot and the inventory is low.

Right Sales Price For Seller Is Buyer’s Call

Proper pricing is critical to a timely sale in any market. Yet, some home sellers today still want to set their price in relation to what their neighbors have sold for or are asking now, sometimes ignoring current market conditions and the differences between homes. When pricing a home — especially in today’s housing market — we find it’s helpful for sellers to understand what governs a buyer’s decision to purchase.

Here’s a quick look at how buyers view price:

• Monthly payments are usually more important to buyers than the sales price.
• The “out of pocket” cash needed at settlement/closing is a big factor with buyers.
• All buyers want to cash in on a good deal.
• Buyers have often shopped the competition and know how your home compares.
• Buyers recognize value and shy away from overpriced homes.
• Buyers don’t want to pay for your mistakes (paying too much when you purchased, over-improving the home, poor-quality remodeling jobs, etc.).
• Buyers have no interest in how much money you need to realize from the sale to make your next move.
• Buyers who work with a buyer’s agent mean business. They are ready to negotiate and close a deal.

Look at your competition and compare… http://www.cbbaker.com for all your Wilmington NC real estate needs.

Your Future Is Now

No matter what your 2013 move may be in real estate, we have you covered. Our professional services can help you sell your home and find a new home to love — or help you with a smart investment purchase. We are your go-to people for all your real estate needs all year long. Feel free to contact us whether you’re just in the information-gathering stage or you’re ready to make your move. We look forward to working with you!