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.

Sea Coast Realty can assist you as you explore Southport real estate, Oak Island real estate and Bald Head Island real estate. Contact us today, and we’ll work with you to find a place you can call home.

Southport real estate is great for people who would like to slow down and control the pace of their lives. It’s not so much sleepy as calm. It’s a boating village, so if you are attracted to the ebb and flow of the water it’s a place you should investigate. Oak Island real estate is a good buy for you as well. We’re talking long stretches of unspoiled beach. It’s a real paradise, with a mild climate and beautiful scenery.

Just one trip to Southport North Carolina is all it takes to appreciate the beauty of the Cape Fear region. We’re on the southeast coast of North Carolina, on the coast of Brunswick Islands. Live the coastal life every day of the year when you purchase Southport real estate. You’ll have access to sandy beaches, marsh land, and beautiful lighthouses with Southport and Oak Island homes that make for a great atmosphere to work, live and play on the coast.

What NC County has the scenic 40-mile-long New River which is the only large river in the continental United States with headwaters and mouth in the same county.  Onslow County, NC, offers the ultimate in outdoor coastal recreation and sports with over 30 miles of beautiful beaches, rivers, an ocean teeming with abundant marine life, and forests filled with diverse wildlife.

Sneads Ferry, North Topsail Beach and Jacksonville are all located in Onslow County, and all have a reputation for home values. Take a moment to look at the Jacksonville real estate, Jacksonville real estate and Sneads Ferry real estate we have listed on this site. You’ll soon discover that each of these areas is characterized by a family friendly beach lifestyle where conservation and enhancement of the environment are important.

Once you’ve had a chance to look at Sea Coast Realty’s Jacksonville real estate, North Topsail Beach real estate and Sneads Ferry real estate, contact us today, and we’ll be glad to help you find the home of your dreams.

Tucked away just below Wilmington and the mouth of the Cape Fear River and just 45 minutes or so above the South Carolina state line you’ll find Southport.  Southport reflects southern charm, but is close enough to Wilmington with the colleges, shopping, dining and nightlife.  In addition, Myrtle Beach is about 65 miles south.

The Oak Island, Caswell Beach and Southport area is famous for pier fishing, surf fishing, full-service marina and charter fishing boats.  Traffic in Southport is light considering there are only about 2,600 year-round residents. Of course during the summer traffic increases all over the Cape Fear region as tourists come to visit the Coastal Carolina’s beaches and towns.

Just before you get to town there are the conveniences of the super stores so you aren’t ”in the woods” entirely. If you are searching for property on NC coasts, Southport offers some great properties and prices on both new and existing homes.

Brunswick County in North Carolina is home to many beautiful coastal cities like Southport and Leland. Leland is a very interesting town with a very interesting history. Early plantations around the Cape Fear and Brunswick rivers brought settlement in the Leland area. Due to the proximity to the river, it served as a transportation center in the early times. In modern times, the access to river has given Leland real estate a lot of homes with beautiful views. Oak Island real estate, a town nearby that includes Caswell Beach, also offers plenty of coastal properties at bargain prices.

Southeastern NC features Oak Island real estate, home to almost 7,000 Brunswick County residents.  A popular beach community, Oak Island is known for its fresh seafood found in local markets and restaurants.  Famous for the yearly King Mackerel fishing tournament, Oak Island grows seasonally with people from all different areas.  Also located in Brunswick County is the town of Ocean Isle, a quiet community home to less than 500 residents.  Located near all of the activity of major beach towns, Ocean Isle Beach real estate offers many beach houses and second homes for a getaway resort.  Whether you desire a cottage on the beach or a quaint old home that features the beauty of dated architecture, Ocean Isle could be your next year-around home or vacation house.

As one of the oldest areas in the state, Brunswick County is also the fifth largest county in North Carolina. Home to Oak Island real estate, the beach lies on the southern part of the NC coast facing to the south, rather than the east. Known for its Blue Crab and North Carolina Shrimp, Oak Island is the coastal community for seafood as it can be found in both restaurants and local markets. As seafood is big in Oak Island, there is an abundance of fishing activity from piers, surf fishing, and deep sea fishing. Standing 169 feet tall, the Oak Island Lighthouse can be seen flashing every 10 seconds from 24 miles offshore.

Also located in Brunswick County is the Old Baldy Lighthouse, North Carolina’s oldest lighthouse dating back from 1817. Unique of Bald Head Island, cars are prohibited on the island as it is only accessible by ferry. Golf carts, bikes, skates and walking shoes are universal as the island reveals a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Bald Head Island real estate has an abundance of deep roof overhangs, tradition cedar siding and wide porches, as designers attempt to preserve the “Architecture of the American Summer” style.

Looking for the ultimate spot to buy or rent a vacation home in North Carolina? What better location than a private island located near the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean? With only 441 homes, Figure Eight Island is a very popular location, known for providing a beautiful and private coastal community for its residents and tourists. Only accessible by a swing-bridge, Figure Eight Island is located just north of Wrightstville Beach, NC, making Wrightsville Beach real estate a great choice.

The well-known show, Dawson’s Creek, has been notorious for film scenes at this popular tourist location. Other celebrities and politicians, such as John Travolta, Al Gore and John Edwards, have been known frequenters of Figure Eight. With over five miles of sandy white beaches, it has become the perfect spot to take pleasure in boating, kayaking, windsurfing, bird watching and deep sea fishing. Whether you desire an oceanfront property revealing the panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean, or a waterfront soundside home for boating, Figure Eight Island is sure to satisfy your vacation needs.

The cool thing about Oak Island homes is that they are near so many wonderful attractions. One of those is Bald Head Island. If you like nature, particularly nature that is near the water, then this is a place you need to visit. It’s a great place to watch a sunset, or enjoy open sky and greenery. Wilmington real estate is alsonear a lot of interesting places and attractions, especially if you enjoy museums. Across the river from downtown, you can even visit—and board—the the Battleship North Carolina.