Wilmington, NC Real Estate Blog

Funny how the name "Porters Neck" just outside of Wilmington, North Carolina, conjures up different images, thoughts or an area to different people. 

There is the "Porters Neck" area, Porters Neck Road, various small buisnesses ...Porters Neck Hardware, Porters Neck Post Office, Porters Neck Golf Course, and of course the "Porters Neck Plantation and Country Club" 

As a Realtor in this beautiful area of southeastern North Carolina, I have come to appreciate, notice and understand the true life style consumers and homeowners are looking for in this unique community of Porters Neck.  Whether the climate, a job transfer, change of pace, retirement, or the beckoning call of some of the most beautiful beaches on the east coast, Porters Neck Plantation is a wonderous place to call home!

I recently had the pleasure of representing a retiring couple from the Cincinnati, Ohio area in the purchase of their new dream home.  They had reshearched numerous areas, looked at many homes throughout the south, and had thought that this area would be the perfect spot.  A multitude of reasons why they chose Porters Neck and the Wilmington area is....well, it's Porters Neck Plantation.

A little history is in order, Porters Neck Plantation was founded in 1989, and is tucked away in the northern section of New Hanover county in Wilmington, NC, along the Intracoastal Waterway.  It offers it's residents  650 plus acres of lush beauty, soft ocean breezes, thousands upon thousands of wild azaleas bursting with vibrant colors.  AND, and some of the most beautiful homes and home sites in North Carolina, many of which have won numerous medals and awards for their excellence of design and construction.

Many of the residents came for the security of a planned gated community, or the highly rated Tom Fazio designed Par 72 golf course, or the private community boat ramp with access to the Atlantic Ocean, or walking trails with picnic areas, or for the tennis programs, or the exclusive equity membership features Porters Neck offers including sports, dining, golf, and swimming in the larger than life pools.  All sorts of indivualized membership programs are available....pick and choose just what suits your fancy.

Social events abound... you would be hard-pressed to find an activity that did not meet with your life style...that's it!!  Life style!....Want a perfect life style, a mild climate, amenties second to none, and a dream home to appreciate for years to come?  Well then it is all here in Porters Neck Plantation.

The title gives this new neighborhood away....Palm trees!  Plenty of them, from the richly appointed entrance way, continuing past the pool and clubhouse, to the entrance of the neighborhood "The Palms" 

Palms everywhere! 

 Now I'm not a great tree affectionate, or a lover of trees....but palm trees...yes!  There is something about palm trees that gives one a sense of calmness, warmth, and serenity of a far away tropical island.

Tropical island?  Think tropical colors, think warm tropical breezes, think gentle winds.  Sounds perfect doesn't it??  Well this neighborhood at "The Palms" may just be your answer to help gently ease those winter doldrums away, or for that matter,  many of life's uncertainties and problems.

Mallory Creek Plantation is just a short jaunt from downtown Wilmington, NC....about 5 miles over the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge on Route 74/76/17 to Leland, NC, then a left on to Route 133 heading towards Southport, NC.   Mallory Creek Plantation is another one of those communities that grew from the boon years of 2004 to 2005 here in the Wilmington market.  In fact"The Palms" helped, assisted and gave a hand to Leland becoming one of the fastest growing towns in the state, and Brunswick County becoming one of the 40th largest growing counties in the whole United States.   

The developers and builders definitely had  a unique vision with the homes in "The Palms"  Every home here has multiple palm trees in the yards.  

The builder of these fine homes is Craig Stevens of Wilmington, NC.

  Craig's many accomplishments, along with building great homes, is his sterling reputation,and he is a third generation builder.  It really does run in the family! 

Craig has held many positions in the community, and was a past president of the Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association.  His credentials did not come easy....they were earned by building the best home for the money. 

One of those homes is our new listing at 104 Havana Court, and we are proud to present it, as it has been lovingly maintained by the original owner.  A military transfer dictates this move, and the sellers will surely miss this wonderful home and neighborhood.   

As you can see...palm trees, peaceful yellow pastel color, and when the lawn greens up....you will think your new home is in paradise. 

This wonderful home on a  cul de sac lot, features a large fenced yard and open floor plan!

Laminate and ceramic tile flooring's with carpet in bedrooms.

Eat in kitchen and formal dining room.

Cozy breakfast nook makes catching a snack fast and easy.

Over-sized terraced yard with pergola, full irrigation system, a relaxing screened porch to enjoy the warmer evenings, they are just a few of the nice features.  The house is bright and cheery, and has a walk in pantry and laundry area. 

The large attic is floored the full-width of house. Large master bedroom with walk in closet.  Garden tub in master with block glass and bead board surround, double sinks. Large living room with fireplace. Designer colors throughout the home, ready to move into. A new refrigerator is also included.  Low HOA monthly dues of $40 per month, pool, clubhouse, and side-walked community. Nice landscaping and of course many palms! 

All this for less than 190 thousand dollars!!  First time home-buyers would do well to check this out, use your $8000.00 tax credit, and start enjoying vacationing right here in your new home at Mallory Creek.

The Palms at Mallory Creek offers the smart, savvy buyer many reasons to choose this area....find out for yourself why so many homeowners are calling Mallory Creek in Leland, North Carolina home.

Dick Beals

LOOKING TO HIRE BUYER'S AGENT FOR REAL ESTATE TEAM IN WILMINGTON, NC

We receive more quality leads daily than we can handle and are looking for an aggressive buyer's agent to join our team. These buyers are looking to purchase in Wilmington, at the beaches and in Pender and Brunswick Counties.  This is a great problem to have wouldn't you say?    Many of these buyer's are ready to purchase, many need nurturing and constant communication.  Many require us to do research.

So why are we running this ad?  We need a NC Licensed, experienced REALTOR to work with us.   There are a lot of responsibilities that come with this position. 

First, you only get paid when you have a closing and that would be at a high split.  

You have to work  some long hours,  some weekends, and evenings many times. 

 You can't be afraid to call someone on the phone and you need to know how to take rejection and move on to the next prospect.  

You need to be friendly in managing your incoming and outgoing calls.

Computer experience is a MUST.

You need to know how to enter information into a data base and follow-up with people on a regular basis.   We are not looking to train a "newbie" unfortunately, although we have done that in the past and they have gone on to make  6 figure salaries.    

Real Estate today requires hard work.   Sales are not easy this year and probably won't be easy next year, but our lead generation system has thousands of clients needing your nurturing along with ours.  

Some of the other things we need assistance with are marketing,  prospecting, listing  and closing support and website maintenance.  We are looking for an energetic, positive individual to work with us, not for us. 

If you are interested and feel you are up to the task at hand, give us a call at 910-431-2572 or email us at rbeals2@ec.rr.com and oh by the way if you are wondering who we are, we are Dick and Sandy Beals of Wilmington Real Estate 4U.....

Dick Beals

Inflation, by its definition in "Websters Handy College Dictionary" is a noun, a condition in which the money in circulation is excessive for the commodities on sale or being used. 

Now I'm no scholar, or have an economic degree, or even understand the amount of money 787 billion dollars is.(are?)   Inflation probably was derived from the word inflate...I don't know....but maybe, and probably.  Inflate means to fill with air, swell, raise or expand, and it also means to exaggerate!  It also means overblown, grandiose, ostentatious, pompous, pretentious, verbose.  My favorite of those definitions is overblown....no wait, it's grandiose, I mean it's pompous, no I think it is definitely filled with air.  Hot air most likely!  Did anybody read or understand the 1200 pages of "The Plan"? 

I had to go to Websters to look up those meanings....where do politicians go to look up how to spend money?  They go back in history, and see what they did before them (I think) and if history proves them right, we will see.....

So now we have too much money, that we don't know what to do with (lets spend it)  So inflation will be coming at 'ya.    Hang on, it will be a wild ride for years to come!  You think this recession or depression is bad....Wait... this 787 billion will seem like chump change in a few years.  You know what they say...."Pay backs are a Bitch"  can I say that?

Dick Beals

Welcome to a  new listing that is a perfect fit for the parent and student (or students)  View the virtual tour here.  Perfect for the student, as it is in the sub-division of  Stones Throw (catchy name uh?) and a stones throw from the campus of UNCW, and within walking distance to shopping, coffee shops and pizza joints (college students live on pizza...trust me on that one)

904 Dolphin Court is also perfect for the parent.  Why? Do the numbers.  A student living on campus cost dear old Mom and Dad about $600 per month, along with food, entertainment, dates, and mad money.  Probably a conservative $1000 per month, plus the tuition...it is a huge expense to put a student through college these days.  Why not purchase this nice town-home, get 2 of your son's or daughter's friends to move in with them at $500 per month each, and share utilities and expenses? 

The cost of owning this town-home will be under $1000 per month, the kids students will be happier living off campus by themselves, and you will have a rental property in four years or a nice place to use while you are at the beach. Or maybe sell it at a profit when the son and daughter graduate.  Yes a profit!  Talk to your tax person or accountant to understand the tax benefits of owning this investment tax write-off.

Need financing?  Ever hear the term Kiddie-Condo-Loans? These are perfect for this!  AND if the stimulus package goes through, as expected, the time is NOW.  Don't wait!! homes will be selling, and in two or three years you do not want to be heard saying....

"I should have bought when the market was down"  "I should have listened to Dick and Sandy Beals from Wilmington Real Estate 4u!"

Dick Beals

Hi all, I want to introduce you to a wonderful neighborhood just outside of Wilmington, NC....called Westport.  It is in the town of Leland,  which is a bedroom community about 5 miles west of downtown Wilmington. 

Westport is one of those communities that grew from the boon years of 2004 to 2005 here in the Wilmington market.  In fact Westport helped, assisted and gave a hand to Leland becoming one of the fastest growing towns in the state, and Brunswick County becoming one of the 40th largest growing counties in the whole United States.

Westport  is a 165-acre community of 435 homes on Route 133 South in Brunswick County. There is a feel of "country" as the road meanders past trees and creeks, and Westport's bronze "Mariner" statue is a commanding, larger-than-life presence at the beautifully designed wrought iron and masonry entrance gates, where it welcomes homeowners and visitors alike, giving the community an elegant feel. 

Here is our newest listing at 740 Beachwalk Drive, truly a well maintained patio home that was purchased as a second home and used very sparingly.  This particular home is one of the larger models with 3 good sized bedrooms, 2 full baths and features a 3 season sunroom.  Virtual tour is here.

Westport offers an array of residential designs including patio, two-story and townhouses. The homes are of low maintenance brick exterior, and the majority of residences include lawn maintenance in the monthly HOA fee. The Westport community includes two swimming pools with bathhouse facilities. One pool is specially designed, with walk-in access for smaller children and persons with disabilities. Nearby is a large playground including play equipment for smaller children, a basketball court, and a soccer/baseball field. The clubhouse is the hub of many community activities. A scenic park is taking shape thanks to an enthusiastic volunteer effort. The development was completed in 2006, and is considered one of the area's finest. 

Westport offers the smart saavy buyer many reasons to choose this area....find out for yourself why so many homeowners are calling Westport in Leland, North Carolina home.

Dick Beals

You won't want to miss this custom built home in Bayshore Estates!  312 Windsong Road is the builders own personal home and is loaded with some fabulous amenities and upgrades.

This craftsman style home has a full front porch & is located in a water access community of Bayshore Estates.  Features include Bolivian hardwood floors, open floor plan, cherry cabinets in the open kitchen, gas stove and large island, Bose speakers, HD TV monitor in master bath, fireplace in living room and master, screen porch, raised interior baseboards, custom coiffured and vaulted ceilings with recessed lights.

The list goes on..... Formal dining room, decorative art niche lend this home to show a choice of elegant flair. The Master suite also features a sitting area, separate shower w/ multiple shower heads.

The open airy feeling evokes a sense of class and refinement,  as you look out onto your large rear yard while listening to the gentle sounds of the waterfall

The screen porch overlooks your  landscaped yard, complete w/ hot tub on the deck, separate screened gazebo for grilling, treated pond, waterfall. The FROG (Finished Room Over Garage) is fully equipped and has it's own private entrance.  Double driveway, ample storage and RV parking. Priced under appraisal and built to the highest standards.

Make 312 Windsong Road your new home and enjoy vacationing right in your own neighborhood.

Dick Beals

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Welcome to  1202 Upper Reach Drive  in Wilmington, North Carolina!  If you are a large family looking for a home that is neighborhood friendly, conveniently located close to schools, shopping, and the beach, than look no further!!

This 3200 plus square foot home features a master bedroom plus 2 good size bedrooms on the first floor, and 2 more bedrooms upstairs.  There is a huge FROG (that is NC talk for Finished Room Over Garage) a loft area for an office, and plenty of room for all the kids.

This well maintained and lovingly cared for home is on a quaint street that features plenty of trees and winds around the neighborhood to the end of the cul-de-sac. 

Volume ceilings create a large open feeling and the large windows and skylights let plenty of natural light in.   This lovely home was built in 1993 and does have all the popular upgrades, such as whirlpool tub, hard surface counters, convenient laundry room, 2 car side load garage, along with a nice outside deck with seating to enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

1202 Upper Reach Drive is priced well below comparable homes of this size and is just waiting for a new owner....maybe you?

Dick Beals