December 2008 
There are 377 blog entries for December 2008.
Buddy Blake Team Launches New Website
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008 at 8:30pm. 275 Views, 0 Comments.
We are pleased and proud to announce the release of our newest and improved website for homes and real estate in the Wilmington and surrounding area. Unlike past websites, this new website is not just branded to get prospective buyers to call our team but also designed to let the online consumer search area homes for themselves without having to speak to an agent until they are ready to. The website is based on the newest IDX technology and a cooperative effort with our local MLS board to provide the best and most up-to-date information possible.
I would like to thank Morgan Carey and his team at RealEstateWebmasters.com for their incredible efforts and perfect service.
I would love to get any and all feedback, comments and suggestions possible...…
Monday Morning Coffee | Dec 29, 2008
Monday, December 29th, 2008 at 1:41pm. 278 Views, 0 Comments.
INSPIRATION FOR TODAY:
"If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them."~ Henry David Thoreau
BUILD YOUR OWN!
"Follow the yellow brick road," sang Dorothy and her unusual entourage in The Wizard of Oz, as they marched toward the Emerald City. The road was clear and their direction set. What they didn't know was that the good witch and the joyful munchkins had sent them down a road leading to a wanna-be fake wizard behind a curtain.
Have you ever had friends or family direct you to take a "yellow brick road" of their imagining? If you blindly followed their advice, you may have ended up in your own Emerald City of disappointment. The truth is that you have the power to create…
Wilmington NC AGAIN on HGTV House Hunters
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008 at 7:46pm. 186 Views, 1 Comments.
We had the pleasure of working with Pie Town Productions and HGTV to host Wilmington NC Homes & Real Estate on the extremely popular HGTV show "House Hunters" and it will be running again soon. Our Wilmington episode has been one of the most popular episodes and has run more than 20 times so far. You can wait to see it on HGTV or you can view it on our website by visiting our dedicated HGTV House Hunters page on our website.
FOR RENT: 3 Bedroom Home With Fenced Yard
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 at 7:11pm. 179 Views, 1 Comments.
Lovely three bedroom two bath home in Saratoga Place, in the Ogden are of Wilmington. Freshly painted and has applicances plus a nice sized fenced yard.
- Owner(s) are NC Real Estate Brokers
- Home may be purchased for $169,900, but would prefer to lease
- For information about renting and/or buying please call (910) 395-1000.
For More Information, Maps and Pictures CLICK HERE
Incredible Eco-Friendly Home Now Available!
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008 at 3:56pm. 168 Views, 0 Comments.
1713 S. Stillwood | Leland, NC 28451
This home is the epitome of luxurious comfort with environmental sensitivity.
Eco-friendly and absolutely gorgeous 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home with no details overlooked! A few of the numerous unique green features of this new construction home include 15 solar panels, geo-thermal heat pump, Icynene insulation, non toxic interior paint, pervious driveway, airtight doors & windows, and a Trek deck in the back made of recycled plastic. This home is even oriented on the site to maximize the summer shade & winter sun.
The stunning kitchen showcases Silestone counters, stainless GE Profile appliances, & a tile backsplash. The welcoming living room boasts a beautiful gas fireplace flanked by built-ins and is wired for both…
Monday Morning Coffee
Monday, December 22nd, 2008 at 10:30am. 379 Views, 0 Comments.
"Too many of us are hung up on what we don't have, can't have, or won't ever have. We spend too much energy being down, when we could use that same energy - if not less of it - doing, or at least trying to do, some of the things we really want to do." ~ Terry McMillan
SPREAD THE TABLE!
Here we are in the midst of the holiday rush - buying gifts, attending parties, decorating, sending cards, and preparing for the feast of the season. We're doing all this for whom?
We tell ourselves it's for the ones we love. We want to make them happy, fill them with joy, and make their world bright. We want to make everything perfect for them at this special time of year.
In a way, that's like preparing the holiday feast for those who matter most to us, then eating it…
Buddy Blake Team Just Ranked #4 In World
Sunday, December 21st, 2008 at 12:05am. 281 Views, 2 Comments.
Parsippany, NJ - December 20, 2008 Buddy Blake of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty located in Wilmington, NC has been awared and recognized as one of the top REALTORS in the World. Buddy and his team are on pace to sel over 250 homes for 2008 which is an incredible accomplishment in a market that has been nothing short of "challenging".
Buddy's market is extremely challenging in the fact that it truly depends on the North Eastern USA markets to fuel buyers for Wilmington. Wilmingtn, while growing every year, has become one of the top 7 destinations for people to move to. With its warmer climate, beaches, diverse population, education and still having actual seasons of the year (unlike Florida)... Wilmington is continuing to thrive. Wilmington has…
New Website Launch
Saturday, December 20th, 2008 at 10:35pm. 1004 Views, 18 Comments.
Our team is getting ready to launch a brand new website and look for 2009. While 2008 was a very challenging year everywhere, our team was able to sale over 250 homes! Much of our success is due to our incredible team members and our internet marketing, even while most agents and/or companies were cutting back.
As a registered user of buddyblake.com, I wanted to get your input on our new (still finalizing the developerment etc) site that will launch very soon. Instead of the typical agent branding we have decided to make it as buyer friendly as possible. We had nearly 1 million visitors in 2008 visit our site and over 87 % were buyers and nealry 70% of those were out of area buyers, so we just want to make it as user friendly as possible.
If you have…
Take Care When Indulging This Holiday Season
Saturday, December 20th, 2008 at 11:34am. 107 Views, 0 Comments.
RISMEDIA, Dec. 20, 2008-(MCT)-Not to be a Grinch about it, but we’re amid the most dangerous six weeks of the year, diet-wise. Nutritionists say the average American will gain five to 15 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. And before Valentine’s Day, will break his or her resolution to lose it.
Thanksgiving was the most dangerous day. We’re allowed-almost expected-to nibble and sip all morning, eat too much and drink too much at dinner, doze off over the game on TV, then wake up an hour later with an insane craving for a 450-calorie turkey sandwich with mayo, stuffing and cranberry sauce. And a diet soda.
It’s an axiom: There’s nothing like a big meal to make you hungry later.
There are two ways to deal with this:
First, we will give you the usual…
Testimonial for Zulima Smith
Friday, December 19th, 2008 at 6:17pm. 108 Views, 0 Comments.
Zulima Smith was in a word, excellent. As first time home buyers my husband and I were new to Wilmington, just out of school, and new parents. We had no idea what to expect when it came to buying a house or any real idea about the town. Zulima took the work out of the entire process. Not only did she work one hundred and ten percent to satisfy our needs she went out of her way to answer any questions that we had day or night. She was always available and gave great insight and candid answers. This did not stop either. I find myself still calling her with questions and I always get immediate answers. I would refer her to anyone buying a house! She was professional, honest, hardworking and just a fun person to work with.
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