The New Hanover County town of Carolina Beach has a laid-back attitude, dozens of restaurants, and countless ways to enjoy the beautiful outdoors.

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty’s Greg Barber is a Carolina Beach resident. He shares some of the great things to do and see in Carolina Beach, NC.

If you’re in the market for a beach property without the hefty price tag, Greg says you’ll want to check out Carolina Beach.

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Normally, the winter months are a pretty slow time in the real estate business.  While the weather has been cold outside this year, the real estate market has been getting hotter and hotter. 

In January 2009, homebuyers toured Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty listings 2,757 times!  That’s a whopping 72% increase from the previous month.  The number of showings is expected to grow even more over the next few months.

Our real estate professionals say that there are lots of homebuyers hunting for homes earlier than usual this year, so that they can take advantage of the homebuyer tax credit before the April 30, 2010 deadline.  First-time homebuyers are eligible for an $8,000 tax credit.  Homeowners that have been in their current home for the last 5 years are also eligible for a $6,500 tax credit.  In addition, real estate agents say that there are lots of investors and folks looking for second homes out looking for great properties at a bargain price.

If you are considering selling your home, it’s smart to contact a Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty agent today.  Our real estate professionals in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, and Onslow counties will expertly market your home, so that it will get the attention it deserves and sell for the most money.

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty has been southeastern North Carolina’s top home seller for the last 10 years!  Find out more at www.seacoastrealty.com.

Beyond the marinas, the beach, and the waterfront condos is a whole different Wilmington awaiting.  The charming historic area is home to many families, and host to many visitors.  Wilmington is known as “The Port City for Progress and Pleasure.”  The city has much to offer, including shopping, a nightlife, theatre, golf, and  many coffeehouses and exceptional restaurants.

Historic Wilmington, NC, real estate comprises more than 200 blocks of prime property that is perfect for history buffs and those who prefer classic homes. There is nice selection of these homes, throughout the Historic District., with real estate that offers everything from restored residences to beautiful bed and breakfasts to live in, rent, or invest in.

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty and their knowledgeable agents can help you find the coastal, historic or beach home of your dreams.

Downtown Wilmington

If you’ve ever wanted to live on or close to the beach, Carolina Beach in North Carolina offers the best of both worlds.  There are homes right on the beach for the true beach lover’s living - sand is not optional.  Or if you prefer to live a little further inland, the are also many great properties in this area.

Bald Head Island is an island and village located on the east side of the Cape Fear River in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States. Compared to the city of Wilmington to the north, the village of Bald Head Island is a small and somewhat remote. It is only accessible by ferry from the nearby town of Southport. Cars are not allowed; instead residents drive modified electric golf carts. The village is revered for its picturesque nature and is a popular location for retirement. To find out more on these and other area real estate in NC visit www.seacoastrealty.com.

Bald Head Island Marina and Light House

Kure Beach is located at the southern tip of North Carolina’s Pleasure Island. It is known for peaceful crowd less beaches and its family oriented community. It is a great place for you to spend some time with your family. You can enjoy activities like NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher and the Southport Ferry ride. If you time your trip right, you can also attend many events that are planned for tourists. Kure Beach real estate offers great houses that can also be used as vacation homes. If you enjoy beaches and are looking to buy a coastal property, you can also consider Carolina Beach real estate. Prices are still very low and you should take advantage of the deals out there.

If you’re looking for a balance between relaxation and fun, then Wrightsville Beach is your answer.  Enjoy fishing, boating, surfing or just relax along this North Carolina coastal beach.  Located just near the end of I-40 and accessible to the Wilmington international airport, Wrightsville is the easiest beach to get to on the NC coast.  Wrightsville Beach real estate features affordable homes with an ocean view, as well as exclusive oceanfront homes.  Want more of a small town feel with easy interstate access nearby?  Then check out Carolina Beach real estate for affordable oceanfront cottages.  Enjoy outdoor movies, live music and fireworks on The Boardwalk or head over to the Carolina Beach Marina & Fishing Center.

Can’t find that special, serene location to call your next home? Check out Pleasure Island, containing the three towns of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and historic Fort Fisher. The small town friendliness of Pleasure Island makes it the perfect community to reside. Enjoy miles of sandy beaches where you can hit The Boardwalk for live music, an outdoor movie, miles of affordable shopping, and plenty of sensational restaurants. With the Carolina Beach Marina & Fishing Center just around the corner, you can watch the fisherman unload the summer day’s catch.

During the winter, enjoy one of the best Christmas light displays on Pleasure Island. The traditional, free ceremony of the Island of Lights Festival is a local favorite, where residents can enjoy the pretty light displays and caroling provided by community groups, while taking a peaceful stroll around the lake of Carolina Beach.

From entertainment to relaxation, Pleasure Island will keep you coming back for more, turning vacationers into yearlong residents. Offering a large variety of places to call your next home, explore the riches of Pleasure Island and let Sea Coast Realty help you make the best move. To get started, browse Carolina Beach real estate and Kure Beach real estate.

Topsail Island real estate is a good bet, whether you are looking to buy a home for yourself and your family, or whether you are looking for a great place to purchase rental property. Either way, this and surrounding areas like Carolina Beach real estate, is a good bet because people want to be there. They can be out in nature, near the water and near several wonderful attractions. It’s just a great place to live or visit.

If you are considering purchasing property, either to settle there or to rent out, Wilmington real estate is something you will want to look into. For one thing, it is near water and property near water is hot. That’s because people love to be by the water. They will vacation there, prepared to spend lots of money, or they will want to live there so that they don’t have to wait for a vacation to enjoy a watery spot. Carolina Beach real estate is another good place to consider, for the same reasons.

If you needed any more proof that now is an amazing time to buy a home, we got word from Freddie Mac that mortage rates hit a 37 year low of an average 5.14% .  This combined with a great selection of homes on the market, makes for an outstanding time to purchase a home.  The real esate opportunities in Wilmington, NC, Jacksonville, NC, Leland, NC, Carolina Beach, NC or Topsail Beach, NC and our surrounding areas have never been better.  The great realtors at Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty are here to help you decide if a new home is right for you. 

Dont forget to visit www.SeaCoastRealty.com for all your Southeastern NC Real Estate needs.