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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 North Carolina counties, was 18th in units sold.

Nationally, the Wilmington-based company ranked ninth among the 1,254 In individual competition among 2,679 offices nationally in March, the company’s Landfall office was 26th, the Oleander office was 49th, and the Porters…

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 pre-construction contracts on building one which has 24 units.  This first builiding will sell quickly and we expect a significant price increase for building two.  Now is the time to act... We expect completion of these homes in January 2008.  We have special…

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, and kudos to all of you who are taking advantage of this excellent marketing tool to stay in touch with your sphere of influence.   Chip Pearsall, Broker, REALTOR
Marketing Director
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty
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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 your life that you cherish... we never know when will be the last time we might see or speak with them.  Also, if you want have some real Easter fun try this at home.

AND HERE'S YOUR MONDAY MORNING COFFEE

If you're considering a selling you home (no…

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 does NOT include any beaches.  Included in this report is the market data along with a year to date report for the Buddy Blake Team..

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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, nearby Wrightsville Beach is a Mecca for sailors, surfers, sunbathers, beachcombers and seafood lovers making this a good area for short term rental investing. Some publications have named it in the top ten for “Best Places to Invest”.

Students and Jobs Fuel…

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

Good Monday Morning! "I'M MELTING! MELTING! OH, WHAT A WORLD, WHAT A WORLD..." Wicked Witch, Wizard of Oz 1939 And last week, you couldn't watch the financial news for longer than a few minutes without hearing about the "subprime meltdown", talking about a certain type of home loan experiencing heavy rates of default and foreclosure, and what the potential consequences might be on the US economy. Although subprime lending only represents a very small portion of home loans overall, the doom-and-gloom-loving media was loving it, busy forecasting a financial disaster for the economy. While this is a bit overblown,  overall, the news and hype did worry investors, and both Stocks and Bonds experienced an increase in volatility...but home loan rates… Read Full Post