This blog is written by local Wilmington NC real estate agents and realtors about real estate, homes for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and local events here in Wilmington NC, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach.  We make it a priority to keep you informed on the latest real estate deals, communities, and important events that may effect you if you currently live in Wilmington or plan to purchase a home here in the near future. 

If we run across a good restaurant, see a good show, hear of any concerts, art shows, river walk events, etc.. this is where we will let you know.  We will also update you on any helpful website pages we add to the site.  We are always looking for new ways to connect to our clients and feel like our blog is a great tool to keep you informed!

We hope you enjoy it and please let us know if we can assist you with any properties you see on the website!

Thank you for reading this and happy house hunting,

Coastal Carolina Properties
910-262-1002

Jan. 11, 2011

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.

Jan. 11, 2011

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!

Jan. 10, 2011

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?

wilmington nc snow

Dec. 31, 2010

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!!!!!

Carolina Bay in Carolina Beach NC

Dec. 28, 2010

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**

Dec. 27, 2010

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!

Dec. 27, 2010

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!

One of the best tools we can offer you is our map search found here : Wilmington NC Real Estate

Dec. 20, 2010

best neighborhoods in wilmington nc

There are so many neighborhoods and communities in and around Wilmington NC it is hard for people out of town to figure out where they want to start looking for homes for sale in the area.  We have dedicated a new website for this reason.  Wilmington NC Communities will be updated weekly with new neighborhoods in the Wilmington area where you can find information on neighborhood amenities, information, hoa fees, home prices, etc..

If you are not sure where you would like to live feel free to call us anytime at 910-262-1002.  Our team of Real Estate agents would love to give you some suggestions or answer any questions you may have about the area and homes for sale here.

Dec. 17, 2010

Wilmington NC Winter Weather

We have had some cold weather so far this winter that is not typical to the area.  Usually the weather is in the 40's during the day and 30's at night for this time of year.  We hope that these nights in the teens are over for a while.  The real estate market is going to heat up as the weather does the same.  We look forward to an exciting 2011 in Wilmington NC!

Dec. 14, 2010

Real Estate QR Tags / Real Estate Barcodes

We are implenting the latest technology of QR tags and barcodes into our business.  We are placing them on our business cards, property flyers, signs, etc.  It will send potential buyers straight to the home / area that they are interested in, therefore showcasing your home on their cell phone or smart phone. 

We strive to stay up to date with the latest technology to best assist our buyers and market our sellers' properties.  Exposure is second most important to customer service. 

For more information feel free to contact us