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.

What’s so great about Wilmington, North Carolina?  Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty’s Michelle Gurrera decided to call Wilmington home more than twenty years ago. She explains that the Port City has something for everyone and why you’ll love Wilmington too.

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

The first thing we noticed in looking at Wilmington NC real estate, was the personal feel of a real coastal community. The homes are charming and built in construction styles that include historic Wilmington periods as well as thematic such as country or coastal living. We were hoping not to find any extreme urbanization and luckily did not. We did find very well kept and livable homes, obviously well cared for with a high regard for home ownership. The Wilmington homes spoke to us at once and our wallet since they are also a great investment opportunity. We feel our equity is protected for a very long time.