Wilmington NC Real Estate Blog

Monday Coffee March 12 2024

Monday Coffee March 12 2024

Firstly, if you haven't heard already, Wilmington and the surrounding Cape Fear area were recently voted as one of the top cities in the entire country! It's a testament to the charm and appeal of our region, and I've included a link to the article ...

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Unlocking Massive Tax Savings on Your Home Sale

Unlocking Massive Tax Savings on Your Home Sale

Navigating the Real Estate Tax Exemption: A Guide for Homeowners Navigating the real estate market and understanding tax exemptions can be challenging for homeowners. However, there's a significant tax benefit that many may not be aware of, which ...

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Maximize Your Real Estate Profits with a 1031 Exchange

Maximize Your Real Estate Profits with a 1031 Exchange

Maximizing your returns on real estate investments is a goal many investors share, but navigating the tax implications of selling property can be daunting. One powerful strategy to consider is the 1031 Exchange, a tool that, when used correctly, can ...

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Buying New Construction vs used homes

Buying New Construction vs used homes

New Construction: Seller Dynamics: In the case of new construction homes, the seller is typically a builder or developer with broader concerns beyond individual property sales. Focus on Value: Builders are keen on establishing a value baseline and ...

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Due Diligence and Earnest Money

Due Diligence and Earnest Money

Due Diligence Period: In North Carolina, due diligence refers to a specified period during which the buyer has the opportunity to thoroughly inspect the property and decide whether to proceed with the purchase. This period is negotiated at the ...

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I Want To Sell But Where Will I Go?

I Want To Sell But Where Will I Go?

Navigating Today's Real Estate Market: Solutions for Sellers in Uncertain Times By far, this is the number 1 question I am answering today from homeowners, buyers, and even agents.   Just like anything else in life, every problem reveals ...

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Monday Morning Coffee Jan 8 2024

Monday Morning Coffee Jan 8 2024

This week's Monday Morning Coffee, Buddy Blake of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage shares his philosophy of when and how to use technology and how important it is more than ever to have real conversations for things that really matter. 

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Buddy Blake's Bridge Pricing Strategy

Buddy Blake's Bridge Pricing Strategy

How you price your home when you come to market can make or break your success potential.  In this video, Buddy Blake of Coldwell Banker share his experience and strategies on what he calls "Bridge Pricing".

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Monday Morning Coffee with Buddy

Monday Morning Coffee with Buddy

This week Buddy shares that mortgage rates are now in the 5's and 6's with good credit, but check with your lender. Also, we will have a big Christmas Eve drawing for $100 we will venmo to you that night.

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Monday Morning Coffee - Dec 11, 2023

Monday Morning Coffee - Dec 11, 2023

Happy Monday 🎄CHRISTMAS TRIVIA WINNER🎄 Congratulations to last week's Christmas Trivia Winner:Teresa Sanders of Castle Hayne.   We had many more entries last week and look forward to seeing even more this week if you would like to ...

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Market Update for September 11, 2023

Market Update for September 11, 2023

Market Update from Buddy Blake ​The below chart just released by the Area Association of Realtors shows that sales are substantially down year over year.  But keep in mind that much of this is due to very limited options for home buyers and ...

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Monday Coffee with Buddy for August 23 2023

Monday Coffee with Buddy for August 23 2023

Happy Monday to you this is Buddy Blake here in Wilmington North Carolina realtor with Coldwell Banker. If you are out there and you're thinking about selling your house I want to share with you one of the tactics that we're using and we're using ...

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Monday Coffee with Buddy for August 14 2023

Monday Coffee with Buddy for August 14 2023

Navigating the Wilmington, NC Real Estate Market with Buddy Blake Are you curious about the current state of the real estate market in Wilmington, North Carolina? Look no further! I'm Buddy Blake, a dedicated Realtor with Coldwell Banker, and ...

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Will Existing Home Sales Climb at all This Year?

Will Existing Home Sales Climb at all This Year?

A Look at the 2023 Real Estate Market: Supply, Demand, and Price Trends In the midst of an unprecedented real estate boom, the 2023 housing market has been an intriguing rollercoaster ride for buyers, sellers, and analysts alike. As demand continues ...

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