Diane's Wilmington NC Real Estate Thoughts

We all have those items that we want to get rid of....items that are inappropriate to mix with regular household trash.  New Hanover County residents should mark their calendars for Saturday, August 8th, 2009, to properly dispose of old electronics.  The New Hanover County Environmental Managemen...

Below is June 2009 Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors Statistics for "pending" contracts.  469 properties were placed under contract in June.  81% of home buyers placing contracts on homes in June are purchasing homes under $300,000.    $250,000 or less                               333 ...

As Summer approaches, vacationers and locals alike are visiting Wilmington NC area attractions.  Below are the areas most popular, ranked by 2008 attendance. Fort Fisher Civil War Museum and Battlefield - www.nchistoricsites.org/fisher NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher - www.ncaquariums.com Battleship N...

Wilmington's traditional Memorial Day Observance at the Battleship NC remembers those who gave their lives serving our country and honors our veterans.  Enjoy a military guest speaker, Color Guard, 21-gun salute by the Marine Corps Honor Guard, Taps, military band, and a memorial wreath cast onto...

Friday, May 22nd, at 4 pm will be the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Carolina Beach Boardwalk amusement park.  Carolina Beach visitors have always enjoyed the Boardwalk, but this Summer, there will be more options available for entertainment. Eleven rides, including a Ferris Wheel, are being...

Now is the time students and parents start thinking about housing for the Fall semester.  Wilmington offers lots of options for students who prefer not to live on campus at UNCW.  Condos, townhomes, and single family homes are readily available.  Parents may want to consider a FHA Kiddie Condo Lo...

Below is a recap for Wilmington NC Homes in the 28412 Zip Area (South Wilmington). 1st Quarter - 28412  Average Selling Price:  $194,261 down 8.4% from 2008 year end average. Average List Price:  $204,056 down 7.1% over 2008 year end average. Days on Market:  150 Median Sold Price:  $188,675 down...

Below is a recap for first quarter 2009, in the 28411 zip area of Wilmington NC (northern New Hanover County). 1st Quarter 2009 Recap - 28411  Average Selling Price:  $267,408 down 15.8% over year-end 2008 selling price of $317,729 Average List Price:  $285,033 decreased 13.8% over year-end 2008 ...

Below is a recap of average selling price in the 28403 zip code of Wilmington, NC. 28403 Average Selling Price:  $207,689 Average List Price:  $220,562 Average Days on Market:  164 Median Sold Price:  $161,313 List to Sale Price Ratio:  94.2% (an increase from 92.7% year-end 2008) To view homes f...

The first quarter of 2009 is now known as the beginning of the real estate rebound in Wilmington.  Pending home sales index is up 44 percent over  December 31, 2008.  Seller received 95.5% of asking price in 2008, compared to 93.7% for 1st quarter 2009.  1st Quarter 2009 showed a decrease of 22.7...