Normal Appreciation?

By: intracoastal
On: 04/16/2009 09:45:49
In: Real Estate Updates

That crazy appreciation we saw from 2003 – 2007, was it normal??

“The numbers don’t lie”

No, it was not normal and now we are seeing the correction. Let’s take a look back at some data and see what actually took place and it might make a little sense to you once you see the numbers. First of all, it is very important that you realize that, historically, homes have appreciated at about 5% per year nationally. This information comes from the Brookings Institution, which “is proud to be consistently ranked as the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tank.” See their graph depicting this information below.

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Open House Extravaganza!

By: intracoastal
On: 04/13/2009 16:30:59
In: Area Events

200+ Open Houses on display this weekend, April 18th and 19th. Tour some of the area's finest homes as only Intracoastal Realty can showcase them.

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Wrightsville Beach -- The Numbers Don't Lie!

By: intracoastal
On: 03/06/2009 11:34:33
In: Wrightsville Beach

So sales are dead at Wrightsville Beach?

The market has just gone to pot?

Things just are not selling?

That’s what one might think from listening to all of the negative media reports or word on the street, but the numbers tell a different story…the numbers don’t lie!

Let’s take a look at the numbers comparing the last three years 2006, 2007 and 2008.

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Azalea Festival: April 1 - April 5 in Wilmington, NC

By: intracoastal
On: 03/03/2009 17:09:26
In: Area Events

The Azalea Festival is Wilmington, NC ‘s largest festival to welcome spring and the blooming of its favorite flower - the Azalea. Lots of activities are planned for you to enjoy.

Please come and enjoy. Here is the schedule of events:

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Community Events

By: intracoastal
On: 12/22/2008 16:08:10
In: Area Events

Links to various events in our community.

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Relocation Tips -- 10 items most likely to be left behind

By: intracoastal
On: 10/29/2008 13:12:55
In: Relocation

Moving involves so many details, it isn’t surprising that some things end up “falling through the cracks.” As you get ready to hit the road, you may benefit from glancing over this list, from Mayflower Transfer, of the top 10 items people tend to leave behind:

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