Walter Whitehurst The Pros and Cons of Buying a New Home Versus Buying Pre-owned Are you thinking about buying a new home? Congratulations! Buying a house, condo or townhouse is an exciting and rewarding time which tends to be a lot of fun. However, along the way you’ll need to make a number of decisions […]
One of the most significant factors home buyers and sellers focus on when buying real estate is the negotiated sales price in the purchase contract. While the sales price is undeniably important, the fact is that other terms of a contract may have more far-reaching and significant effects on the transaction. In fact, with a […]
Hubert NC is a great place to live, especially for Marine families. It is located adjacent to the eastern edge of Camp Lejeune and the 172 Gate makes it easy to get on base without having to go to the main gate. Homes for sale start as low as $60,000 for some foreclosures, but most […]
Q: Do I need to hire a real estate agent to represent me when I buy a new home from a builder? A: Legally, no. But if you don’t, you might be missing out on some tangible benefits that impact your wallet and how much you get for your money. There are many reasons why […]
Many of my clients (especially Baby Boomers who are downsizing or relocating) ask me if they should pay cash for their next house or finance it with a new loan. While the idea of owning a home free-and-clear is certainly appealing, I always present them with a series of questions to help them clarify the […]
If you’re relocating to a new city, hunting for a home remotely can be a bit of a hassle. Despite the convenience of MLS alerts and virtual tours, nothing compares to visiting listings in person. Besides, with markets heating up and inventory dropping, homes you view online can be off the market before you book […]
When it comes to buying a Jacksonville NC house, should you be looking toward a brand new recently built property or considering an older home? There are many advantages to either option and the best choice for you will depend on what you are looking for in a home. If you are wondering whether buying […]
Now that you know 2 mistakes smart home buyers never make, here’s the third mistake to avoid: So, you are PCSing to the Camp Lejeune or New River Air Station, which gives you a small window of time to house hunt. If you decide to visit the Jacksonville area to make your decision, you need […]
Many real estate websites offer pages of houses, townhomes & condos to browse through, but are the homes you’re seeing still available for sale? Even the most up-to-date website can experience a lag time in updating pending properties and removing sold listings. Sites like Trulia, Zillow, and Hotpads have a lot of listings that are […]
Mistake #1: Assuming your current hometown market conditions are going to be the same in the Jacksonville NC real estate market. Since you may be selling a home when you move to Jacksonville, you might think that market trends are probably the same in Jacksonville. That’s not necessarily so. Markets vary greatly from state to state […]
