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.

Wilmington is one of the best places to own a home in North Carolina. Located in New Hanover County, it is a commercial hub and a great tourist spot, which makes it prefect for your dream or and your vacation house. The city has a great history and a thriving economy. It is most known for its accessibility to beautiful coastal beaches. No wonder Wilmington homes enjoy such beautiful views. In fact, Wilmington real estate has a large variety of houses for sale, and as mentioned earlier you can buy either your dream house or your vacation house here, and for less.

Wilmington is a very beautiful city in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was named in the honor of Spencer Compton, the Earl of Wilmington. It is also the home town of basketball start Michael Jordan and hot spot for film and television production. Some of the known films shot here include – A Walk to Remember, Blue Velvet. Wilmington is a popular tourist destination has it is located between the river and the ocean and has the Wrightsville Beach close by. This gives many Wilmington homes a very scenic view. With prices at historic lows, this is a very good time to invest in Wilmington Real Estate.

The growing community of Boiling Spring Lakes features less than 3,000 residents in a town centered around a beautiful 2 1/2 mile long lake.  The town offers a quiet community to residents who can enjoy boating, fishing, picnics and a round of golf.  Boiling Spring Lakes real estate has a variety of affordable golf and lakefront properties available, conveniently located near Southport and Wilmington homes, beaches and schools.  Just take a visit to the area and soon you’ll find yourself relocating to Boiling Spring Lakes.

Just minutes from Wilmington, NC homes and Wrightsville Beach is Figure Eight Island.  The place for relaxation, Figure Eight is a non-commercialized getaway for its residents.  Only reachable by bridge, the island serves as a private oceanfront community along the Intracoastal Waterway.  With just barely over 450 homes, Figure Eight Island real estate is a rare find.  A five mile long stretch, Figure Eight features homes with stunning ocean, sound and marsh views.  If you ever dare get tired of the serene atmosphere, the lively town of Wilmington is right around the corner.  Enjoy the best of both worlds at Figure Eight.

A perfect real estate opportunity for buyers is right under your nose in Wilmington, North Carolina. The locale is perfect with four season weather and is located next to the Atlantic Ocean. That tells me the landscape is beautiful and coastal which means a smart investment for any resale in the future. Wilmington real estate is affordable with many choices from single family homes to condos. The historic past from the 1700’s means an incomparable atmosphere and stately homes. Put Wilmington at the top of your list for a look-see and check it out personally, but have your checkbook and pen ready!

Historic Wilmington homes, a beautiful port city and amazing tourist attractions await buyers. Come experience what thousands of people discover every year when you buy a home in Wilmington or Carolina Beach, North Carolina. Wilmington homes offer the best of both worlds: The beauty of the ocean, a moderate climate, and plenty of attractions for water lovers. Sea Coast Realty has it all, including coastal Carolina Beach homes on the coast.