The Empty Nest is Reality for Millions of Baby Boomers Every Year

The Empty nest, that tranquil, far-off place harried parents dream about. An idyllic state where the kids are grown and on their own, couples reacquaint and long-deferred leisure fills hours once claimed by domestic obligation. Whether reality fulfills those dreamy expectations, the empty nest is a new reality for millions of Baby Boomers every [...]

By |2020-04-09T16:09:53-04:00May 7th, 2015|House Tips for Buyers & Sellers|Comments Off on The Empty Nest is Reality for Millions of Baby Boomers Every Year

Carolinas Connect Realty Grand Opening Event

The Carolinas Connect Realty team welcomed local businesses, chamber members, friends, family and clients on Thursday April 30th for a celebration at our new office at 1427 N. Howe Street in Southport, NC. Strong community support brought close to a hundred people through the doors to meet the team and strategize for the upswing in the [...]

By |2017-11-29T16:55:54-04:00May 1st, 2015|Real Estate Broker Information, Southport NC|Comments Off on Carolinas Connect Realty Grand Opening Event

America’s Perception of Home Values has Changed

The average American’s perception of home value in the post-crash era runs much deeper than price and location according to a recent study by Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. “Home buyers are starting to define value in broader terms of personal confidence in their housing investment and how a property will meet their needs now [...]

By |2020-04-09T13:34:34-04:00April 28th, 2015|Market Conditions|Comments Off on America’s Perception of Home Values has Changed

Brunswick County Produce Season Is In Full Swing

One of the benefits of living in the mild climate of the south is the long growing season for produce and foliage. Here in Brunswick County NC we are lucky to have a variety of large local farms, produce stands, and farmer markets where we can purchase “fresh picked” or “pick your own” veggies [...]

By |2020-04-09T14:58:29-04:00April 24th, 2015|State Information, Wilmington & Surrounding Areas|Comments Off on Brunswick County Produce Season Is In Full Swing

Enjoying Your Retirement Relocation Experience

All of our lives, folks nearing retirement lived where the job was. Finally, for the first time in your lives, you get to choose a new city and craft a new lifestyle, and many of you have the means to do so. You get to turn your backs on brake-tapping traffic spread across six [...]

By |2020-04-09T16:04:49-04:00April 21st, 2015|House Tips for Buyers & Sellers|Comments Off on Enjoying Your Retirement Relocation Experience

Real Estate Industry Embraces Technology

AdWerx CEO, Jed Carlson says that “the numbers and indicators are there so 2015 could be the biggest real estate year since the bust. Since housing inventory is increasing, prices are holding and lenders are making loans more attractive to first time buyers, what should real estate agents be doing to get ready for [...]

By |2020-04-09T14:52:20-04:00April 17th, 2015|Market Conditions|Comments Off on Real Estate Industry Embraces Technology

8 Renovations That Will Give You the Best Return for Your Money

For years people have said that kitchen and bathroom remodels are where home owners see the most return on their investments. Successful brokers, appraisers and buyers say there are other valuable updates and changes that can be made in order to demand a higher sales price. Think about the specific house and location. Does [...]

By |2020-04-09T13:46:21-04:00April 14th, 2015|House Tips for Buyers & Sellers, Real Estate Broker Information|Comments Off on 8 Renovations That Will Give You the Best Return for Your Money

Brunswick County Continues to Grow in Popularity

Brunswick County, North Carolina has been named the 50th fastest growing county in the Nation and 1st in the State for 2014. Since 2002, Brunswick County has consistently won accolades as one of the “most desired places to live”, “best family beaches” and “best place to retire”. Currently, Southport, NC is anxiously awaiting the results of [...]

By |2020-04-09T13:36:01-04:00April 10th, 2015|Market Conditions|Comments Off on Brunswick County Continues to Grow in Popularity

So many communication options…what works best?

Over the past 10 years, communication has changed drastically. With advances in technology and the popularity of social media communication is instantaneous. Knowing how and when to contact potential clients is essential to being successful. This is especially true in real estate. More and more people are becoming “tech savvy” and with this knowledge [...]

By |2020-04-09T15:57:31-04:00April 7th, 2015|Real Estate Broker Information|Comments Off on So many communication options…what works best?

Top 10 Mortgage Commandments

Do you know the 10 Commandments of Mortgage Financing? While applying and receiving a mortgage in today’s climate isn’t easy, using an experienced loan originator is essential. Lenders can advise you on the duration of time that some of the “no-nos” below will stay on your credit history and which violations of the mortgage [...]

By |2020-04-09T12:38:36-04:00March 27th, 2015|House Tips for Buyers & Sellers|Comments Off on Top 10 Mortgage Commandments