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Posted on 09/24/2020

0 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 now has a new price of $449,000!

This stunning BRAND NEW home on North Topsail Beach will fulfill all your dreams of island living! Located across the street from the gorgeous Atlantic ocean and residing in the sought after Dixon school district this home is over 1500 sq. ft and has a 2 story reverse floor plan. Two decks on every floor maximize the water views and are perfect for dining al fresco, a hot tub or just having a cup of coffee while you watch the sunrise over the Atlantic. This home also features LVP throughout, a washer/dryer, kitchen appliances, an outdoor shower and an elevator, which means more beach time and less hassle for weekends away! With 3 bathrooms,...

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Posted on 09/24/2020

0 Island Drive, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 now has a new price of $459,000!

This stunning BRAND NEW home on North Topsail Beach will fulfill all your dreams of island living! Located across the street from the gorgeous Atlantic ocean and residing in the sought after Dixon school district this home is over 1500 sq. ft and has a 2 story reverse floor plan. Two decks on every floor maximize the water views and are perfect for dining al fresco, a hot tub or just having a cup of coffee while you watch the sunrise over the Atlantic. This home also features LVP throughout, a washer/dryer, kitchen appliances, an outdoor shower and an elevator, which means more beach time and less hassle for weekends away! With 3 bathrooms,...

Posted on 09/21/2020

Video Tour - 339 Old Dam Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540

This beautiful two story, ranch style home is located within the city limits of Jacksonville, making it an easy commute to beaches, shops, restaurants and Camp Lejeune/MCAS New River bases. However, the areas bordering the neighborhood are heavily wooded and provide nice backdrops against the homes as well as keep out the city noise and give it a small community feel. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home greets you at the door with a cozy floor plan that includes a relatively nice sized family room and eloquently tiled kitchen with plenty of cabinet space and stainless steel appliances. The upper level houses the living area with a loft, the...

Posted on 09/21/2020

339 Old Dam Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540 is now new to the market!

This beautiful two story, ranch style home is located within the city limits of Jacksonville, making it an easy commute to beaches, shops, restaurants and Camp Lejeune/MCAS New River bases. However, the areas bordering the neighborhood are heavily wooded and provide nice backdrops against the homes as well as keep out the city noise and give it a small community feel. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home greets you at the door with a cozy floor plan that includes a relatively nice sized family room and eloquently tiled kitchen with plenty of cabinet space and stainless steel appliances. The upper level houses the living area with a loft, the...

Posted on 09/20/2020

How to Avoid a Complex House Selling Journey

The home selling journey offers no guarantees. Thus, if you fail to prepare to sell your house, you risk encountering problems that may make it tough for you to maximize your home sale earnings. Ultimately, there are many things you can do to avoid a complex house selling journey. These include: 1. Price Your Home Competitively The initial asking...

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Posted on 09/18/2020

Another Property Sold - 1004 N New River Drive #2, Surf City, NC 28445

This is a very nice rectangular building lot and with almost .2 acres there is room for a large home and possibly a duplex. Buyer should verify documents in Assoc. Docs. Intracoastal and ocean views would be possible from upper floors. There are very few building lots left on the Island and this one brings you close to all the restaurants and entertainment in Surf City. There are some nice small oaks on the property that could be left to create nice natural landscaping. The beach access is a short walk away with no busy road crossing to get there. Sewer and water available! This won't last so take a look and bring your...

Posted on 09/13/2020

How to Keep Laundry from Taking Over

Photo by Steve Buissinne via Pixabay Leaving the laundry to build up all week means you might spend all Saturday washing, drying and folding. Organization experts offer these tips for keeping your dirty clothes under control throughout the week so that you can spend your weekends enjoying life. Get the Right Containers Invest in a pair of laundry...

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Posted on 09/12/2020

Another Property Sold - 933 Old Folkstone Road, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460

Sneads Ferry, Over 7 acres of land with endless possibilities. Perfect for a small development or plenty of room to build your dream home. Front parcel is cleared and back parcel is wooded. ONWASA water and Pluris Sewer.2 Parcels of land being sold together. Only miles to the beach, back gate of Camp Lejeune, Stone Bay and Courthouse Bay. Centrally located between Jacksonville and Wilmington.Land has a manufactured home and a single family dwelling that convey with the property but have no...

Posted on 09/09/2020

1162 N Bryan Road, Jacksonville, NC 28546 now has a new price of $155,000!

Are you looking for a cozy starter home? A relaxing place to get away from it all? Come and see this charming 3 bed/ 2 bath home in Half Moon.The welcoming front porch leads to an open concept living / dining area with laminate floors and plenty of space for entertainment. Off of the kitchen, with vinyl flooring, the washer and dryer hookups are tucked away in the mudroom.Three charming carpeted bedrooms means plenty of space for a craft room, office or nursery! This ranch style home also comes with 2 storage sheds and is located on over a quarter acre. The beautiful back deck and fire pit are perfect for summer evenings spent with family...

Posted on 09/08/2020

1162 N Bryan Road, Jacksonville, NC 28546 now has a new price of $145,000!

Are you looking for a cozy starter home? A relaxing place to get away from it all? Come and see this charming 3 bed/ 2 bath home in Half Moon.The welcoming front porch leads to an open concept living / dining area with laminate floors and plenty of space for entertainment. Off of the kitchen, with vinyl flooring, the washer and dryer hookups are tucked away in the mudroom.Three charming carpeted bedrooms means plenty of space for a craft room, office or nursery! This ranch style home also comes with 2 storage sheds and is located on over a quarter acre. The beautiful back deck and fire pit are perfect for summer evenings spent with family...

Posted on 09/08/2020

444 N Culverton Road, Winnabow, NC 28479 now has a new price of $255,000!

This adorable split level home with a near flourishing Leland, NC is a must see. Built in 2017 it is beautifully maintained and the perfect house for action or relaxation. With a 2 car garage, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths a bonus room (with its own full bath) you have plenty of room to create your next office, craft room, play room or special guest suite! The first floor master bedroom features a walk-in closet and a full bath with double sinks and a separate bathtub. Coming through the welcoming front walkway and covered porch you enter a completely open concept kitchen, dining, living area perfect for entertaining family and friends without...

Posted on 09/07/2020

Another Property Sold - 248 Seashore Drive, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460

Enjoy oceanfront living on beautiful North Topsail Beach! Fall asleep to the sound of the waves and enjoy your morning coffee gazing at the Atlantic Ocean. The cheery yellow exterior welcomes you to this beautiful beach front property. With an exterior elevator to make bringing in the groceries and suitcases easy, this home has a spacious deck for taking in the scenery. The open concept living, dining and kitchen offers ocean views from all rooms. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and decorative metal backsplash. Three bedrooms and 2 full baths round out the interior. A storage room down below is great for all the beach toys....