More Buyers in the Market?

by Admin 26. February 2010 08:21
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index shows that nationwide housing affordability closed out the year near its highest level since the data series began 18 years ago.  The index showed that 70.8% of all h... [More]

Pleasure Island News and Events

by Admin 29. January 2010 11:44
Carolina Beach Planning Department to Host Community Discussion – The Town of Carolina Beach wishes to extend an open invitation to participate in a discussion about allowances and changes to the Town’s sign regulations with the goal of enhanci... [More]

Carolina Beach and Kure Beach News and Events

by Admin 15. January 2010 11:20
American Legion Post 129 offers “Souper Saturday” – On January 16th from 5:00-7:00 p.m., the American Legion Post 129 will offer 5 varieties of hot, homemade soup and bread, crackers, croutons & dessert. Larger bowls are still only $3... [More]

Pleasure Island News and Updates

by Admin 8. January 2010 11:51
Have coffee with Kure Beach Mayor Lambeth on Saturdays from 9:00am to 11:00am and discuss any topic you like.  Meetings held at Kure Beach Town Hall.   Smoking Law in effect as of January 2nd there is no smoking in bars or restaurants.  Yo... [More]

Supply and Demand in Real Estate

by Admin 6. January 2010 11:39
The real estate market, like other markets, is driven by the economic principle of supply and demand.  Simply put, the absorption rate is the measure of today’s housing, or demand, versus how many months will it take to absorb the current supp... [More]

Carolina Beach / Kure Beach Events and Updates

by Admin 18. December 2009 10:43
Gala Christmas Show at Beau Rivage – Tonight, one-man band Dave Bohn will be playing at Beau Rivage in Peanut’s Pub. Mr. Bohn is a regular at Peanut’s Pub, playing the third Friday of every month. This month, however, he will be performin... [More]

Intracoastal Agents Receive Awards

by Admin 17. December 2009 11:52
The Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS® recently announced its annual award winners at the 4th quarter meeting and holiday luncheon.  The winners from Intracoastal Realty are as follows: Cathy Clark Memorial Award -- Ashley Garner... [More]

BusinessWeek -- "If You Don't Buy a House Now, You're Stupid or Broke"

by Admin 14. December 2009 11:27
Marc Roth's article in BusinessWeek "If You Don't Buy a House Now, You're Stupid or Broke" has an eye-opening title, but it contains some very relevant information.  As he describes in depth, interest rates are indeed at historic low levels, making th... [More]

Carolina Beach / Kure Beach Events and Updates

by Admin 25. November 2009 12:02
Island Colors Offers Spectacular One Day Sale – Located in the Food Lion Shopping Center .  This year Island Colors has a great variety of new fall and winter sweaters, French terry sweatshirts and active wear by Fresh Produce,   I C... [More]

Market Update from Jim Wallace

by Admin 25. November 2009 04:42
The real estate landscape has changed dramatically in the last 4 years.  Our local housing market continues to be volatile.  Home sales continued to improve in October giving us two months increase year-over-year, an encouraging sign.  Howev... [More]