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.

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty represents 18 different new home communities in the Jacksonville, NC area.  Homebuilders, developers, and real estate professionals all got together for fresh oysters and fun Thursday, December 10, 2009 when we hosted a Homebuilder Appreciation Event at our Jacksonville, NC office.  Check out the video shot and narrated by Linda Snow, Managing Broker of the Jacksonville office.

A large part of Pender County’s appeal is its beautiful beaches, wondrous woodlands, and coastal communities on Topsail Island like Surf City and Topsail Beach, which are the epitome of small town living. Once you spend time here, it may be hard to leave. If you’re considering finding a home in one of Pender County’s great communities, let Sea Coast Realty help.

Take a moment to browse through our Topsail Beach real estate, Topsail Island real estate and Surf City real estate and see if there’s a property that meets your needs and budget. These communities are excellent places to live if you’re starting a family or just wanting to enjoy the simple pleasures and comforts of a small community. If you have any questions about Surf City real estate, Topsail Island real estate or Topsail Beach real estate, contact us today and we’ll be glad to help.

Favorite Pender County, NC, Real Estate Searches
* The Highlands at Castle Bay
* Pelican Reef
* The Harbour at Summerset
* Deerfield
* Old Pointe

Topsail Sunrise

Coastal NC services 4 main counties,Onslow, Pender, Brunswick and New Hanover.  In these four counties you can find a wonderful diversity of things to do, places to go, and sharing locations with others who have the same interests as you,  A large part of this county’s appeal is its beautiful beaches, wondrous woodlands, and coastal communities on Topsail Island like Surf City and Topsail Beach, which are the epitome of small town living. Once you spend time here, it may be hard to leave. If you’re considering finding a home in one of Pender County’s great communities, let Sea Coast Realty help.

Southport is a coastal North Carolina city with a very interesting history attached to it. It was one of the first cities to celebrate our independence day, and it is thus known as the 4^th of July capital of North Carolina. People gathered at Fort Johnson and gave a 13 gun salute to the 13 states. It was here that fireworks were used for the time to celebrate the 4^th of July. Southport is major attraction for many history buffs. Its unique location (convergence of the Intracoastal Waterway and the Cape Fear River) gives it a prime attraction for beach lovers too. Southport real estate offers various waterfront properties at an affordable price. Topsail island real estate also offers similar properties and houses for you to consider.

Hampstead is a small town in the Pender County area of North Carolina. Once only known as a fishing village it is growing very quickly now. With a lot of land having access to waterfront, Hampstead real estate is booming with farms being converted to houses. A near by island, Topsail Island also boosts of beautiful properties with beach fronts. Topsail beach real estate has about 1300 houses and the motels and businesses in an area sustained by seasonal influx of many tourists. The housing market in the US is showing signs of stabilization, and we think that this is the right time to buy a home or an investment property.

Looking for a quiet beach community to enjoy along the North Carolina coast?  The town of Topsail Beach is located at the south end of Topsail Island, with only 500 year-around residents.  Topsail Beach real estate consists of over 1200 homes, majority of them seasonal residents with the 25 mile convenience of I-40.  Resident families and tourists are able to enjoy swimming, surfing, walking the sandy beaches and visiting the local array of restaurants for every budget.  Many military structures are still standing on Topsail Island, making it a great place for family to take a look back in history.  For even more history visit Camp Lejeune, NC, a full service military installation not too far from the Jacksonville area. Camp Lejeune real estate offers homes, townhouses, condos and even undeveloped land for building your own custom home.  Activies such as sailing, boating, jet skiing, and other water sports are available year-around.  The area is full of history buffs and all sorts of activity from water sports, golfing, horseback riding and bowling.

Looking for a family-oriented NC beach community to reside in? Surf City is the largest town of three communities on Topsail Island. Located in the center, Surf City is known as the commercial hub of the island. Providing an array of restaurants, grocery stores, surf shops and a fishing pier, Surf City real estate is prime for beach lovers. The city contains a community center and small parks hosting events usually a every couple of days of the week. With so much to do in Surf City, your kids will never complain of not having anything to do.

Don’t worry, if you’re looking for a little more relaxation the town of Topsail Beach is located just above the southern tip of the island. Smallest of the three island communities, Topsail beach remains a quiet community for residents, only accessible through route going through Surf City. With only a few hotel residing on the whole island, tourists do not flood this beach community. Approximately 500 year-round residents and more than double seasonal residents makes Topsail Beach real estate the perfect place to buy or rent property.

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.

One of the great secrets in North Carolina is the permanent livability of the area, especially Topsail Island real estate. The southeastern side is coastal and promises one of the highest quality areas of community and lifestyle. The beaches are pristine and uncrowded, safe from the crowds who inadvertently destroy the land and surroundings. Another great reason to join the locale is the image of “paradise” the residents use to describe themselves. Do some research into Topsail Island homes and you’ll find affordability, accessibility, and a lifestyle people want and need.