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Re/Max Essential is planning to build a second building at its 1650 Military Cutoff Road site, according to Buddy Blake, the agency’s owner.“We have reached full capacity in our current building and so we can maximize the overall site and parking and continue to improve the street appeal in this corridor,” he said.The real estate agency submitted plans to the Wilmington Planning Commission earlier this month.The new building is expected to provide 4,800 square foot of office space on tw... Read Full Post

To see the latest in over-the-top Social Media Marketing visit NewHomesMania.com tomorrow afternoon for the first ever live launch of a new reality show featuring realtors and new home neighborhoods in Wilmingotn NC... Read Full Post

Now that much of the completed new homes have been purchased THE RACE IS ON!!! The current deadline to have CLOSED on your new home to get your $8,000 Rebate is December 1st, 2009. Considering it takes 4 -7 months to build a home from scratch, that means a buyer will need to purchase (go under contract) and get their home started by the middle to end of June, which is only a few weeks away. For complete details visit GetYour8000.com website Read Full Post

THE BUDDY BLAKE TEAM of COLDWELL BANKER SEA COAST REALTY RECOGNIZED FOR 1st QUARTER 2007 SALES ACHIEVMENT <Download Press Release> The Buddy Blake team of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty was #1 in North Carolina for commission as of March 31,2007. The Buddy Blake team was also #1 in the corporation’s 14-state Southern Region, and 18th in the nation.Coldwell Banker® affiliates during first quarter 2007 in commission income. The company, with seven sales offices in four Southeastern N... Read Full Post

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned in my Monday Morning Coffee that we were getting ready to release a new 204 unit Condo neighborhood near UNC-Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Interstate 40 and more. Well.. here it is NOW SELLING - Villas At Murrayville Luxury 2 bedroom - 2 bath 1100 square foot condominiums near everything. Ideal for first time home buyers, families, 2nd homes and much more. Enjoy the neighborhood swimming pool, extensive clubhouse, elevators and much more. We are now taking ... Read Full Post

WECT, the NBC affiliate in Wilmington, ran a favorable piece last night on the local housing market, and we were quoted in the story. Here is the link if you would like to see it. A text version appears; just click on the red TV camera logo to see the video: http://www.wect.com/global/story.asp?s=6321950 By the way, this story originated with someone at WECT reading a weekly email newsletter sent by the Buddy Blake Team, which mentioned recent increased activity in the market. Thanks, Buddy, ... Read Full Post

Good Monday Afternoon! Sorry to bring your coffee so late... it's been quite the lively Monday morning here in Wilmington. This weekend was the busiest week we've seen in contracts / overall activity in a LONG time... reminds me of the wild 2005 times... We listed and sold a home at Carolina Beach (which has been brutally slow) before we even got the sign up or anything... I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish everyone an Incredible Easter Weekend. Please be safe and enjoy those in y... Read Full Post

To view and/or download the most current statistics for the number of new listings vs the number of new contracts as select the link(s) below: Wilmington Areas as of March 24th, 2007: This is for all properties with a mailing address of "Wilmington NC". It does NOT include any beach areas. Beach Areas as of March 24th 2007: This is for the Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach areas. Year To Date Absorption Report as of February 28, 2007: This is for the Wilmington area only, it d... Read Full Post

Wilmington - Ranks Number Twelve in Appreciation A Popular Destination Makes for Resort Area Investing Wilmington, NC ranked number twelve for appreciation as of December 31, 2006 with 15.47%. Click here to see a list of the Top 20 Metropolitan Statistical Areas and Divisions with Highest Rates of House Price Appreciation. This area has become a popular destination because of its moderate, four-season climate, historic preservation district, and numerous championship golf courses. In addition... Read Full Post

Thanks for everything Buddy. I knew you would take good care of me. Your team is exceptional and they made me feel like I was their only client. You are a man of great character and may God continue to bless you and your staff! Pam Read Full Post