Terry Thompkins Real Estate Tips Blog

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Things to do in Wilmington NC and Area Beaches
Posted by Terry Thompkins on July 24, 2017 in  real estate  vacations
We love where we live.... enjoy.  Click on the photo for an interactive magazine of things to do in our great town!check out my app if you see property that interests you.app.seacoastrealty.com/terryit will show you all properties around you and let you search for more... read more
Market Summary for 28409. ( Cape Fear Realtors)   Average List & Sale prices going up from May 2016. The spring market has typically been a good market in good economic times, so this is a welcome news.  The market has been slowing been increasing.  The competition has made homeowners carefully get their homes ready for sale.  Maintenance items, landscaping and staging are important items to be attended too, thus making most of the listings stand out.   Please let me help... read more

Big Move! Planning for Relocation

Posted by Terry Thompkins on June 08, 2017 in  Reduction
 BIG MOVE Planning For A Relocation   In many areas today, rents are rising faster than home prices. In such situations, it often makes more sense to own a home than to rent someplace to live. Even when renting and owning seem like a wash, owning can still come out ahead.  Consider these facts as you look at buying a home in 2017: Don't forget how the mortgage interest you're paying will likely benefit you at tax time. (Consult with a tax advisor for details specific... read more

For Sale By Owner? Help Here...

Wilmington NC Real Estate
Posted by Terry Thompkins on May 16, 2017 in  wilmington nc  wilmington nc real estate
NO RISK Real Estate Services!  (No Excuses, Either.) If  you have recently decided to sell your home For Sale By Owner,  it’s exciting, and a bit frightening at the same time, isn’t it?  You clean the house from top to bottom.  Maybe you even repaint some rooms.  Then you place your sign in the yard, perhaps place an ad in the local paper, and plan an open house. I wonder if your decision to sell For Sale By Owner was made due to a bad experience selling... read more

TWO-MINUTE DRILL: Timely Tips For Short Notice

Your Home On the Market?
Posted by Terry Thompkins on May 11, 2017 in  House Showing  real estate  staging  wilmington nc real estate
It’s a seller’s worst nightmare…the sink is full of dishes, the baby is crying — and an agent calls: “We’ll be there in two minutes. I have the perfect buyer for your house.” Before that overwhelming feeling of panic sets in, don’t despair! Here’s a quick roundup of easy pick-up tips to get your house in show-time shape in minutes. Have A Game Plan Assign responsibility for each room to a family member.When the “last-minute dash” sta... read more