Home Owners Associations in Wilmington, NC

Many new developments in Wilmington (and around the state and country for that matter) have developed Home Owners Associations (HOAs) in order to maintain a desired community look and feel. While this type of control is considered "restrictive" for some, it's desireable and gives peace of mind to others. Some stigma has been attached to more restrictive HOAs, but all in all, they are meant to protect home owners from diminishing values and disruptions. One thing to keep in mind when you're in the throws of your home search is to prioritize your needs. If you need or want to park your RV in your driveway, you'll need to search for a home that has little to no restrictions regarding parking. That being said, you may buy into a neighborhood that has no HOA, therefore your neighbor may be able to collect cars in his/her front yard. If you would prefer to live in a neighborhood that restricts the number of cars one may have in or on their lot, therefore giving your neighborhood a more manicured feel, it might behoove you to rent a parking spot for your RV in a storage facility.

All in all - Figure out what it is that you want and need. And if you're looking at a newer home, chances are there will be HOA covenants that you must abide by in order to avoid fines or even foreclosure on your home. So, do your research if or when you learn that a home you're interested in purchasing has an HOA. Find out what you're able and not able to do. Because, once you sign those documents and close on your home, you are agreeing to abide by the covenants stated in your new home's HOA.

And don't forget... the grass must be no more than 4" tall! ; )

Watauga Lake Rental Cabin

A close family member has a very nice lake cabin for rent on Watauga Lake TN.  Watauga lake is said to be the third cleanest lakes in the nation and is located minutes from Boone NC, Johnson City TN, Banner Elk NC, Blowing Rock NC, and Beach Mountain NC.  The cabin is called Thrasher's Nest and has 3 bedrooms, a full loft, 2 1/2 bathrooms, an open living room and nice kitchen.  The cabin features a hot tub, long range views of Cherokee National Forest, a dock and boat slip, canoes, kayaks, etc, etc... 

The cabin is within a 30 minute drive to ski mountains, hiking trails, marinas, rivers, caves, Blowing Rock, Tweetsie Railroad, and fine shopping an dining.  You can rent this home by the week, weekend, or by the night. 

Please visit Watuaga Lake Rental for more information or find us on Facebook.

Enjoy the photos!

Wilmington NC Attractions

Wilmington NC Tourist Attractions - What to see in Wilmington NC

If you are coming into town and have never been to the area or unfamiliar with where local attractions are, we would be happy to lend you a gps.  We have several gps units that are preloaded with tourist attractions, beaches, shopping areas and our favorite restaurants.  While you are here you can use our gps to help you find homes for sale and different areas you will want to visit to get acquainted with Wilmington NC, Carolina Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Kure Beach, and surrounding areas. 

These gps units are perfect for visitors and people who need Wilmington NC visitor information.  If you do not need a gps unit but need some visitor information, we would be happy to help.  Call us anytime at 910-262-1002 if you have a trip planned and would like to use our gps unit or plan to visit Wilmington and need any additional information. 

Wilmington NC Visitor Information - Preloaded GPS Wilmington Attractions

 

 

School Closings and Delays in Wilmington NC

It's looking like the kids of Wilmington will be enjoying another snow day tomorrow (Wednesday, January 12). They'll certainly be having fun, but their fun may be short lived as rumors of having to make up the days during Spring Break or (gasp) Saturdays have been flying about!

Check out the most recent list of school and business closings and delays for tomorrow, below.

A

Academy of Excellence
Closed

Amy Bradley School in Wilmington
2-hour delay

B

Bladen County District Court
Opens at 10:30 a.m.

Bladen County Offices
2-hour delay

Bladen County Schools
Closed

Bladen Community College
Closed to faculty and students; staff/administrators report at 11:00 a.m.

Brunswick County Schools
2-hour Delay

Brunswick Community College
Opens at 10:00 a.m.

C

Calvary Christian School
Closed

Cape Fear Academy
2-hour delay

Carolina Adventist Academy
Closed

Charter Day School
Closed

Childcare Network - New Hanover and Leland
Opens at 9:00 a.m.

Children's Schoolhouse Montessori
Opens at 10:00 a.m.

Clinton City Schools
Closed; 11&12 month employees report on a 2-hour delay

Coastal Carolina Community College in Jacksonville
Day classes cancelled

Coastal Christian High School
Normal Schedule

Columbus Charter School
Closed

Columbus Christian Academy
Closed

Columbus County Schools
Closed; optional employee workday at 11 a.m.

Cumberland County Government Offices
Open at 10:00 a.m.

Cumberland County Schools
Closed; central service and 12 month employees report at 10:00 a.m.

D

Duplin County Schools
Closed; optional teacher 2-hour delay workday

F

Faith Christian Academy in Delco
Closed

Fayetteville VA Medical Center clinics
2-hour delay

J

James Sprunt Community College
Opens at 11:00 a.m.

K

Kids' Academy Child Care Center in Lumberton
Opens at 9:00 a.m. (2nd shift closed)

Kids at Play Education Center
Opens at 10:00 a.m.

Kid Kare Academy Child Care in Whiteville
Opens at 9:00 a.m.

Kid Kare Learning Center in Fairmont
Opens at 8:00 a.m. (2nd shift closed)

L

Lake Waccamaw Town Government Offices
2-hour delay

Leland Christian Academy and Day Care
2-hour delay

Living Water Christian School
Jacksonville
2-hour delay

M

Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point
2-hour delay

Myrtle Grove Christian School
2-hour delay

N

New Hanover County Schools
Closed; employess on a 2-hour delay

New Hope Christian Academy
Closed

Noah's Ark Children Center
Opens at 9:00 a.m.

O

Onslow County Schools
Closed; Staff 2-hour delay

P

Pender County Schools
Closed

Pope Airforce Base
3-hour Delay

R

Robeson Community College
3-hour delay

Robeson County Schools
Closed; optional 2-hour workday for staff and central office

Roger Bacon Academy Corporate Office
Opens at 10:00 a.m.

S

Sampson County Schools
Closed; optional teacher workday at 10:00 a.m.

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church at Masonboro
Bible Studies cancelled

Southeastern Christian Academy
2-hour delay

Southeastern Community College
Cancelled; Staff to report at 10:00 a.m.

SRMC Surgical procedures
Resume at 11:00 a.m.

SRMC Gibson Cancer Center
Opens at 11:00 a.m.

SRMC Duke Cardiology, Cardiovascular Surgery and Neurosurgical Assoc. of Lumberton
Open at noon

T

Tot Spot Preschool & Kindergarten
Closed

U

UNCW
Classes & Offices open at 10:00 a.m.

W

Waccamaw Academy
Closed

Waccamaw Bank - Bladen and Columbus locations
Open at 10:00 a.m.

Wallace Town Offices
1-hour delay

Wallace Trash & Yard Debris Pickup
Delayed to Thursday, January 13

West Columbus Family Practive in Chadbourn
Open 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Whiteville City Schools
Closed; optional teacher workday at 11:00 a.m.

Whiteville Medical Associates
2-hour delay

Wilmington Christian Academy
Opens 10:00 a.m.

Road Conditions in Wilmington NC

If you're like me, you might be wondering what is going on with this weather. You might also be wondering if it's safe or even possible to venture out. Whether it's because of a severe case of cabin fever or you have to get into the office, it's nice to know what you're going out in.

As of this evening, things were actually looking pretty good. The DOT actually got quite a bit done today! (I hear an applause) So, it's looking like we'll be back in the swing of things tomorrow afternoon, as long as the temperatures don't stay too low for too long in the morning. Our advice - if you don't have anywhere that you need to be - Stay Home! At least until the temps rise above freezing.

Safe Travels!

More snow in Wilmington NC

We got another 2-3 inches of snow!  This is the second time this Winter we got a snow storm.  What is going on?

Carolina Bay Carolina Beach

I was out showing property over the weekend and took this photo from the balcony of a unit at Carolina Bay in Carolina Beach NC.  Carolina Bay is a nice condo community that has really nice units.  Each unit has a garage, car port for extra parking, 30 foot plus boat slip, and community pool.  Look at the views!!!!!

December 28 Interest Rates

Here are the current interest rates as of December 28th, 2010.  Please call us if you have any questions.  Thanks! Mortgage Interest Rates for Fixed Rate Mortgages*

Rates as of Tuesday, 28th December, 2010:

Term Conforming APR Payment per $1,000 Jumbo APR Payment per $1,000 30 yr Fixed 360 4.75% 4.879% $5.22 5.125% 5.213% $5.44 15 yr Fixed 180 4.00% 4.220% $7.40 4.50% 4.649% $7.65 FHA 360 4.625% 4.753% $5.14 % 0.000% $0.00 VA 360 4.625% 4.753% $5.14 % 0.000% $0.00 5-1 ARM 360 3.00% 3.117% $4.22 3.75% 3.831% $4.63 5-1 ARM Interst-only 360 3.25% 3.368% $2.71 % 0.000% $0.00 USDA 360 4.625% 4.753% $5.14 % 0.000% $0.00

*Rates are subject to change due to market fluctuations and borrower's eligibility.

**APR for the conforming rate is based off of a loan amount of $200,000. APR for the jumbo rate is based off of a loan amount of $500,000** **Rates are quoted based off a full documentation loan, purchase of a primary residence, middle credit score of 740, 1% Origination and no points**

Real estate jobs

We are expanding our team in 2011 and are looking for full time agents who help us with our leads and our company.  If you know of any current or soon to be agents / Realtors who would be interested in working with us as a Buyer's agent specialist we would love to hear from you.  We are planning for a busy and exciting 2011 and need energetic agents who are ready to work!  Please email resumes to rob@coastalcarolinaproperties.com or call me at 910-465-2345.  Thanks and happy 2011!

Happy Holidays and 2011!

We hope you had a Merry Christmas and Happy 2011!  We have heard from a lot of our clients that they will be in town over the next few months wanting to look at Real Estate in the Wilmington area.  We are very excited about 2011 and feel that the deals will continue to get better!  If you will be in town in 2011 and want to see some homes for sale please call us anytime at 910-262-1002.  We are growing our company to make sure that someone will always be available to assist you when it is convenient for you!

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