Homes for Sale near South Topsail Elementary School (STES), Hampstead, NC   Stingrays Looking for a Home Near South Topsail Elementary School? If you are looking for a home or land near South Topsail Elementary School, you have a few towns to chose from. Parts of Hampstead, Rocky Point, and Wilmington, NC great places to call home. Calm yet electric these, towns are a beat away from the heart of both Wilmington, NC (approx... 30 min.) and Jacksonville, NC (approx. 35 min.),. If you want the best of many worlds; these areas are where you may want to hang your hat!   Besides being in an ideal distance to Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point, these towns are home to other commuters employed at companies like GE, PPD, HNRMC, Cape Fear Hospital, Corning, Inc., and New Hanover County Schools to name... 12/12/2013

Homes for Sale near North Topsail Elementary School (NTES), Hampstead, NC   Looking for Homes for sale near North Topsail Elementary School (NTES), Hampstead, Surf City, and Topsail Beach? Mascot: Dolphin   There Are Many Places to Live. Are you on a hunt to find homes for sale near North Topsail Elementary School? You have different options besides just Hampstead. Parts of Hampstead, Holly Ridge/Surf City, and Topsail beach would send their k-5 to NTES. So, if you desired topsail school… but want to raise your little ones with a side of beach, go for it.     NTES is a Title-1 School. Schools which rate Title-1 status receive benefits through the largest federal funding that has been passed for education, in some time. This allows a school to hire more teaching staff, provide programs t... 12/09/2013

Homes for Sale near Topsail Elementary School (TES), Hampstead, NC By Shere Holsey, BSB - Sold Buy the Sea Realty     Looking for Homes for Sale near Topsail Elementary School (TES), Hampstead, NC? Hampstead NC is a beautiful place to live and play. It sits , with grace and style, between Wilmington, NC (approx.. 30 min.) and Jacksonville (approx. 35 min.), NC of homes and land that sits conveniently located 35 minutes outside from both Wilmington, NC and Jacksonville, NC. It's not uncommon to see neighborhood kids playing in the streets and cul-de-sac’s and cozy communities. This quaint little oasis will capture you heart. So, searching homes for Sale near Topsail Elementary School is a labor of love.   Looking for a home in Hampstead, Nc? Hampstead is far enough from the main hustle a... 12/07/2013

  Need a BIGGER KITCHEN for all The Holiday & Special Event Cooking!! Find New Homes for Sale in Hampstead NC Find New Homes for Sale in Hampstead NC I love to eat delicious food, but who doesn’t that would be why Gym’s memberships exist in America. When I left home for the first time, one of the speeches that my mom gave me was… "You better learn how to cook... the way you eat girl!"  What a blessing it was that I went from my childhood home, in TX, to the Military for the first 9 years of my adult life. I was single, and either ate out, participated in a pot-luck, or enjoyed the fine dining of the many dining facilities on the bases wherever I was stationed. I also ate a lot of cereal and noodles (lol). Within one month of getting out of the military...everything hit the fan 8 years a... 10/31/2013

Pcs Season? I Was Just Getting Ready for Santa! Are you Ready for Pcs Season? Hello Friends and Neighbors!Someone said something in passing a few days ago, and I had to think for a moment... They mentioned that, as a Real Estate agent, I should get ready for PCS Season. Well I should correct them... I'm not going anywhere (well...yet). The people moving in and out are the active participants in that party... If going from on part of the United States to the other is a pill, throw an overseas tour in the mix. So your're fighting for orders, need to put your vehicle in POV storage, need to host a yard sale, need to organize a long term storage, or a partial DITY move.... and it just keeps going. Been there, done that. Relocating? So... you are moving or pcs'ing (permenant change of statio... 10/31/2013

Homes for Sale in Kings Heritage Farms Hampstead, Nc! Homes for Sale in Kings Heritage Farms, Hampstead NC   Be one of the first to own one of these amazing new homes sites for sale in Kings Heritage Farms in Hampstead NC. Kings Heritage Farms is a new home community in Hampstead NC offering large lots (all around 1/2 acre lots) and a ridiculous amount of flexibility in building your new home.   In Kings Heritage Farms, buyers have an opportunity to bring their home plan with them or chose a customized plan offered at spec prices. Get more choices in materials, colors and floor plans in building your next home. You can buy with confidence because of the choices available for this home site. Not to mention the Builder's Warranty! No extra charge for extras like hardwood, tiled master sh... 10/19/2013

Home Prices for Hampstead, Nc 28443 October 2013 Hampstead Home PricesFor the past 11 months, list prices have battled sales prices. There has been a gradual increase in sales prices starting from late-July early-August until now. Will sales continue to increase/improve? Only time will tell, but change is constant, and Hampstead has been experiencing increased developements of raw land..both residential and commercial throughout the year, with more planned for the future. If one are thinking about selling a home, sitting on the sideline waiting to see what's going to happen next is not wise. The conpetition can shrink the bottom line of the person wanting to sell a home. According to the graph below, homes are not selling for asking price. Facts are facts. To prevent over-charging for a... 10/13/2013

by Desiree Whalen. Hi everyone, Hope you’re having a great week! I’ve just added another neighborhood showcase page to my website, and continuing with this week’s theme, it’s another great community of homes for sale in Hampstead. Today I’m featuring Cross Creek, which is on the west side of Hampstead out on NC 210 (Dallie Futch Road) at Royal Oak Drive. This community features good sized homes on large lots, providing plenty of space between neighbors while still maintaining a close community feel. Set out and away from the main part of town, this country living community has creek access for kayaks or john boats, and is close to area beaches, golf courses, and marinas. To see all homes currently for sale, follow this link: Cross Creek:http://www.desireewhalen.com/crosscreek.php or cli... 10/03/2013

by Desiree Whalen. Good morning all, I’m back today with another neighborhood showcase page just added to the site. Continuing with my focus on homes for sale in Hampstead, today I’m featuring the Hampstead Pines neighborhood which is located just off US-17 at  Heartwood Drive. This neighborhood is close to shopping in Hampstead, allows residents an easy commute to either Wilmington or Jacksonville, and puts you just minutes from the beaches of Topsail Island. To see all homes currently for sale in this neighborhood, follow this link: Hampstead Pines:http://www.desireewhalen.com/hampsteadpines.php or click here for an overhead map of the area:http://www.desireewhalen.idxco.com/i/17564/Homes_for_Sale_in_Hampstead_Pines As always, if you would like to see any of the homes listed here or h... 10/01/2013

by Desiree Whalen. Good morning everyone! I’m back today with a new neighborhood showcase page on the website – today featuring a community of new construction homes for sale in Hampstead called Pinnacle Ridge, which is located just north of town off US-17 at Pinnacle Parkway headed out toward Topsail Island. Conveniently close to the Topsail beaches, residents here can enjoy an easy commute to either Wilmington or Jacksonville, while still being close to schools, golf courses, and public boat ramps. To see all homes currently available, follow this link: Pinnacle Ridge:http://www.desireewhalen.com/pinnacleridge.php or click here for an area map:http://www.desireewhalen.idxco.com/i/17564/Homes_for_Sale_in_Pinnacle_Ridge As always, if you would like to see any of the properties listed or... 10/01/2013

by Desiree Whalen. Hi everyone! Hope you’re  having a great start to your week. I’ve just uploaded a new neighborhood showcase page to the site, this one featuring a community out in Hampstead called Belvedere Plantation, which is on the north side of town just off US-17. Surrounding the golf course at the Belvedere Country Club, residents in this neighborhood can lease or purchase a boat slip in the Harbour Village Marina,  and are just minutes from the beaches of Topsail Island. To see all homes currently available, follow this link: Belvedere Plantation: http://www.desireewhalen.com/belvedereplantation.php or click here for an overhead map of the area: http://www.desireewhalen.idxco.com/i/17564/Homes_for_Sale_in_Belvedere_Plantation As always, if you would like to see any of the home... 09/30/2013

by Desiree Whalen. Happy Friday! Hope you’ve all had a great week. It’s been a busy one for me, and looks like my weekend will be even busier! I’m back to finish of the week with another neighborhood showcase page just added to the site. Today I’m featuring homes for sale in Dogwood Lakes, a community of new construction homes in Hampstead by Stevens Fine Homes (who are hosting another one of their awesome Realtor Luncheons there next week!). Located on the north side of Hampstead headed out towards Surf City off US 17, Dogwood Lakes features 3 to 5 bedroom floor plans ranging from 1,656 to 4,014 square feet starting at $199.9k – built with Stevens Fine Homes’ attention to quality and efficiency. Close to shopping, Topsail Island, and Soundside Park. To see currently homes available, fo... 09/27/2013

by Desiree Whalen. Hi everyone,Just wanted to give you a heads up on a beautiful home for sale in Forest Sound - a waterfront community in Hampstead NC with a private marina and boat slips available. This 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home features many upgrades such as new hardwood floors, spacious closets, newly remodeled bathrooms, and lots of outdoor living space on 6.47 acres! According to the listing, the sale of the home includes a golf cart and sail boat in great condition. To see more, including photos and price information, follow this link: 715 Corcus Ferry Rd, Hampstead NC:http://www.desireewhalen.idxco.com/idx/17564/details.php?listingID=489195&idxID=104 You can check out other properties available in the Forest Sound neighborhood by following this link here: http://www.desireewhal... 05/02/2013

by Desiree Whalen. Hi all,I’ve added another neighborhood showcase page to my website this morning - this one featuring another Stevens Fine Homes community out in Hampstead called Majestic Oaks, which is on the ICWW side of US-17 just off Factory Road. Located in the heart of Hampstead, this neighborhood of new construction homes puts residents within reach of shopping and entertainment in Wilmington, as well as both Wrightsville and Topsail beaches, golf courses, Kiwanis Park, and Intracoastal Waterway boat ramp access. To see all currently available properties, follow this link: Majestic Oaks:http://www.desireewhalen.com/majesticoaks.php As always, if you’re interested in seeing any of these properties or have any questions about the area, give me a call or send me an email – I’m her... 03/13/2013

by Desiree Whalen. Good morning everyone,I’m back at it today with another neighborhood showcase page on my website - today featuring a water access community out in Hampstead called Forest Sound, located on the ICWW side of US-17. This neighborhood offers an optional boat ramp or boat slip lease for residents, so it’s perfect for boaters who want easy access to the water. To see all currently available properties, follow this link: Forest Sound:http://www.desireewhalen.com/forestsound.php As always, if you have any questions about this neighborhood or would like to see any of the properties listed, give me a call or send me an email – I’m here to help!-Desiree 03/04/2013

Olde Point Home Sales Report - Updated July 1, to September 30, 2012 Hampstead NC  6 closed sales Olde Point between July 1 and September 30, 2012  1 renovated home built in 1980 located on deep water with a dock sold for $515 an average $227 a sq ft 5 remaining homes sold for an average $103 a sq ft vs $101 a sq ft in 2011 Sq ft pricing for the 5 non-water homes ranged from $53 to $128 a sq ft 1 of 5 is a short sale The 6 homes closed for an average of 94% of asking price The 6 homes averaged 185 days on market for current listing and 185 days for all cumulative listings The 6 homes were built between 1979 and 2006 and averaged 2338 sq ft in size   Olde Point Home Sales Report  - Jan to June 30, 2012 Hampstead North Carolina 12 closed sales single family homes between January  1 and Ju... 10/09/2012

Olde Point Home Sales Report  - Jan to June 30, 2012 Hampstead North Carolina Olde Point had 12 closed single family home sales between January  1 and June 30, 2012  No deep water homes sold vs 1 in 2011 No homes on multi-acre sites sold vs 2 in 2011 1 home on the marsh sold for $362,500 at $127 a sq ft.  This home last sold in Dec 09 for $462,500 11 remaining homes sold for an average $102a sq ft vs $104 a sq ft in 2011 1 of 11 is a foreclosure 1 of 11 is a short sale The remaining 9 of 11 sold for an average $103 a sq ft The 12 homes closed for an average of 95% of asking price The 12 homes averaged 177 days on market for current listing and 177 days for all cumulative listings The 12 homes were built between 1981 and 2007 and averaged 2530 sq ft in size   10/09/2012

Olde Point Home Sales Report - Updated July 1 to Sept 30, 2011 Hampstead NC  9 closed sales Olde Point between July 1 and September 30, 2011  1 home built in 1980 located on the ICWW with a protected slip for 55' boat sold for $900k.    2 homes on marsh front sites sold for $330 & $375   6 remaining homes sold for an average $101 a sq ft 1 of 6 is a foreclosure The 9 homes closed for an average of 88% of asking price The 9 homes averaged 276 days on market for current listing and 296 days for all cumulative listings The 9 homes were built between 1980 and 2005 and averaged 2763 sq ft in size   Olde Point Home Sales Report - Jan to June 30, 2011 Hampstead NC 16 closed sales Olde Point between January 1 and June 20, 2011  1 home built in 1974 needing updating, located on a deep water lot ... 11/05/2011

 “Water Peep” was my mother-in-laws term for broken views available from homes across the street from waterfront properties.   Several years ago, we listed a second row property in Hampstead, NC 28443, across the street from the Intracoastal Waterway.  The home, a 40 year old brick ranch, was never built for views.  To make it worse, the waterway home on the ICWW side had a leafy privacy screen.  Yet, my client’s home was on higher ground and, in leafless seasons, permitted “water-peep” from outside. On the inside, if I stood in one or two spots and looked hard, I might glimpse blue water.  But, our client asked we advertise “water view”  in our remarks.   She’d lived there for years, long before the trees across the street grew up.  I had no doubt her “water view” still existed in her ... 10/28/2011

  It’s late October and the Pender Post reports the Hampstead public boat ramp construction is underway and may be complete as early as January 2012.  Currently, pilings are being driven into the Intracoastal Waterway bed to support docks.  Given Hampstead’s proximity to the water, a public launch facility is an important asset to the community.  Obtaining prime property at a great price was the key to the project.  The Lewis Road location, near Pecan Grove Plantation, is a great midpoint for boaters north and south of Hampstead.  Next spring, boaters from all over the county will be benefitting from this long needed public boat ramp!    10/24/2011