Buyer agents that have a client interested in the Brunswick county area of North Carolina can make an easy 2% commission on my property. I will schedule a private showing for you and your client at your convenience. Give me a call on 843-446-5338 to set it up.

Thanks, Gil Winders III

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 Carolina Shores, North Carolina Market Report - 11/11 - 4/12

Carolina Shores, North Carolina is home to approximately 3200 residents. The largest community within the town of Carolina Shores is the residential golf community, Carolina Shores. The Farm at Brunswick, Calabash Lakes, the Village of Calabash, Lighthouse Cove and Beacon Townes are also within the town of Carolina Shores.

Since November 1, 2011 in the town of Carolina Shores, in Brunswick County, North Carolina, 32 homes have sold.

Currently there are 71 Active homes, 4 are pending, 7 homes are in due diligence and 4 homes have contingent contracts in Carolina Shores, North Carolina.

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ActiveRain is where you can learn a thing or two just by reading all the comments.

I recently attended a local OPEN HOUSE in CAROLINA SHORES, NORTH CAROLINA.  I brought up the topic of blogging and a few local Realtors began speaking about ActiveRain.
 
Now I must admit I wasn't too surprised to hear that many Realtors like to JUST READ (we all start out that way don't we)  The majority of Realtors in my neck of the woods just don't seem to get the Blogging thing on Active Rain. A few of them admitted they would rather read all the blogs and comments than blog themselves??!!

Hello, seriously, jump on board fellow Realtors and join the FUN ... Nope, they still would rather read than blog... Some actually admitted they felt the same people were always being featured and it was a popularity thing???  They felt the best way for them was to just continue reading???

They wanted to know the benefits of being a RAINMAKER??(which of course I explained) So I am in the investigative mode of my local Realtors, to get some more folks on board and three of my favorite people to link these folks with for learning to blog are

AMY HAHN (Localism Queen),

BLIZ (all around know it all)

and MIMI(one of the topic Queens)

.... Anyone else think they can help these Realtors find out how to benefit from becoming a Rainmaker????

Grand Strand Coffee Shop is located at 9869 Ocean Highway (Highway 17, runs from south end of Myrtle Beach to Wilmington and beyond) in the Food Lion shopping center on the corner of Country Club Drive in Carolina Shores.  Eric opened the shop several years ago after working for a coffee shop chain, and his business has quickly gained in popularity.  It is a favorite gathering space all times of day but especially in the morning.  His staff is friendly and well-trained whether the customer orders a plain cup of coffee or a more exotic drink, and unlike some of the chains, the drinks are consistently well made.  He keeps a variety of baked goods but by far the most popular are the scones.  A light menu is available all through the day; there is even a drive thru window if you are in a hurry. There is outdoor/indoor seating and the prices are pretty standard for the area.  My favorite is the Chai tea and cinnamon scones.

15 Court 3 Northwest Drive in Carolina Shores, a golf community, is a lovely three bedroom two bath one level home with a Carolina room.  Regency Builders constructed this home on a heavily wooded corner of this very popular and affordable community.  With less than $250 (year) in Homeowners' fees and property taxes less than $2000, owners can own a beautiful home without all the headaches of exorbitant costs to maintain it.  The home is spacious with an eat-in kitchen, a bar, a living room/dining area with a fireplace.  A Carolina room that opens out to a covered porch completes the public/entertaining spaces.  There are a few unusual features in this home that this particular builder often uses in his upscale homes.  The doors are arched which is quite expensive due to the labor costs.  You must have a highly experienced craftsman to do a professional job.  This builder vents his fireplaces which is an additional costs.  Why is that so special?  If a ventless fireplace is left vacant for any length of time, dust accumulates on the logs.  When the owner uses that fireplace, again, a light coat of suet is dusted through the air to accumulate on the walls, ceilings, carpet, curtains, and other upholstery.  Another feature is the little alcoves that allow the bedrooms to be isolated from one another.  For instance, in one alcove off the great room, the builder tucked a whole master suite rather than having it open directly off the family room.  The master suite has a huge walk-in closet tucked away at the end of the bathroom which means the owner never has to leave the bathroom to dress.  The two extra bedroom are actually located off the main entrance hallway with easy access to the garage.  This layout would accomodate a roommate or older family member or even a teenager craves their own space.

The home is located just up the street from a small shopping center with a grocery store, pharmacy, medical facility, coffee shop, and restaurants.  The golf course surrounds the community and the clubhouse, pool, and tennis courts are just minutes away.  Carolina Beaches are less than 15 minutes away, and owners are just a short drive from Myrtle Beach.  It is a great location!

To see more pictures of this lovely home...www.LindaHinsonCarolinaBeachesRealEstate.com  click on My Listings.

I have a builder who has two homes left that he cannot reduce much lower, and I sat on the beach last weekend and tried to think of something that would move these homes.  They are great homes but so are the other few hundred in that price range so I thought back to 1980's when interest rates were sky high but you could assume a loan and carry a second and sometimes get a seller to carry a third.  That in when I really bought into investment real estate to create wealth but that is another story.  I knew my seller did not want to finance the property and no bank I have heard of recently will let anyone assume a loan so I came up with the idea of a lease with option to purchase which has been around a long time.  In our area, my colleagues and I have discussed the reasons people are not buying even when they have good credit or pre-approvals for loans and we decided that many responsible prospects are afraid...the market may continue to decline, employment status may change, or lenders require larger down payments. Some prospects may have a loan denied due to loan to debt ratio or they may have good jobs, make good money, and have job security but they don't have the down payment necessary to purchase a home. A lease with option could be a win-win proposition.  I proposed the concept to my sellers; a few of them agreed to offer it as an option. 

Google 6 Court 1 Northwest Drive, Carolina Shores, and 15 Court 3 Northwest Drive, Carolina Shores or My Listings...www.LindaHinsonCarolinaBeachesRealEstate.com   (No registration required)

Need a large home for a multi-generation family?  Need a home that does not require a vehicle to take care of basic needs like going to the doctor, to a pharmacy, a grocery store or a restaurant? Do you have a restricted license?  Need a large home but you hate yard work?   This home located at 6 court 1 Northwest Drive in the beautiful Carolina Shores Golf Community may be the answer.  This spacious home was designed and built by Regency Builders and is only a few years old.  The master suite is huge with all the amenities that you would expect in a more expensive home, double sinks, super size walk-in closet, separate shower with built-in seating, and separate water closet.  The two extra bedrooms are a comfortable size and are tucked away from the rest of the home with an additional bathroom.  There is a more formal dining area combined with a more formal living area.  The kitchen is open to another large living area with a vented fireplace.  All appliances are furnished and there is a large pantry and separate laundry room.  What makes this home so special is the extra room off the kitchen that can be used for many different purposes.  Interior colors are soft beige and greys, and property is located in a cul-de-sac.  Carolina Shores Homeowners' fees are $200 per year and there is a clubhouse, pool and tennis courts centrally located in the community.  Carolina Shores Golf Community is a very popular community, not only because of the natural wooded environment but also because it is located halfway between Myrtle Beach and Wilmington, just off highway 17 which connects the various beaches.  Several barrier islands are just minutes away.  Home is priced at $279,000 for over 2200 sq. ft.