The Whalen Team Real Estate Blog

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi everyone!
Hope you had a great weekend! We've been busy adding new neighborhood showcase pages to the site this past week leading up to the holiday weekend, so I'm back today to let you know about all the communities being featured on the site.

I've got a lot for you to check out, so get your clicking fingers ready! (and remember...you can always see a list of all the neighborhoods I've featured so far on the site by visiting this link: http://www.desireewhalen.com/neighborhoods/)

Here's the most recent batch of we've added - each including area information, photos, and of course updated listings of homes and lots for sale in each neighborhood:

Seahaven Beach (homes in North Topsail Beach):
http://www.desireewhalen.com/seahavenbeach.php

Brenwyck (homes near Monkey Junction):
http://www.desireewhalen.com/brenwyck.php

Grove Point (Myrtle Grove area homes):
http://www.desireewhalen.com/grovepoint.php

Bent Tree (near Olsen Park):
http://www.desireewhalen.com/benttree.php

Winterhaven (south end of North Topsail Beach):
http://www.desireewhalen.com/winterhaven.php

Pleasure Cay (north end of Carolina Beach):
http://www.desireewhalen.com/pleasurecay.php

Middleborough (homes near Wade Park):
http://www.desireewhalen.com/middleborough.php

Summerlin Falls (homes on the southwest side of Wilmington):
http://www.desireewhalen.com/summerlinfalls.php

Forest Grove (Monkey Junction area homes):
http://www.desireewhalen.com/forestgrove.php

Looking for homes in a specific neighborhood not yet featured on my site? You can search for homes in any neighborhood in the Wilmington area by visiting my "Property Search" page and selecting the desired neighborhood from the "Area" selection box on the search form.

Interested in seeing any of the homes for sale in this week's featured neighborhoods? Have any questions about a particular property here in southeast NC? Give me a call or send me an email - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Happy Easter Everyone!
I am looking for a buyer of this gorgeous condo in Carolina Beach.  Feel free pass this along to your friends, acquaintances and family members!

Come bring your Peeps to see this quaint island condo this weekend - within walking distance to all that is Carolina Beach!!

1311 S Lake Park Blvd 16B Carolina Beach, NC 28428:
http://homesforsale.desireewhalen.com/idx/17564/details.php?idxID=104&listingID=501506

Gorgeous ocean and pool views from the balcony, close to restaurants, and just steps from beach in this beautiful ocean front condo community. Make this your summer retreat this year!

Call or email me today with any questions or to set up an appointment to see this great property - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

04/10/14 - The Whalen Team of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage in Wilmington, North Carolina welcomes two new members to their real estate team - Shanon Kelly (http://www.shanonkelly.com) and Sheena Jones (http://www.sheenajonesrealtor.com) - to help better serve their clients in the Wilmington and Topsail Island areas, the team announced today.

"With the addition of Shanon and Sheena, we strengthen our commitment to providing our clients with the best customer service in the Wilmington area," said Desiree Whalen, team founder. "Each of these ladies brings insightful local knowledge, inspiring creativity, and a strong work ethic to our team - I couldn't be any more proud to have them aboard."

Providing real estate services in coastal, southeastern North Carolina from North Topsail Beach to Calabash, The Whalen Team is based in Wilmington NC with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage.

For more information or to search for real estate properties and homes for sale in the Wilmington and Topsail Island areas, please visit The Whalen Team online at: http://www.desireewhalen.com

by Desiree Whalen.

Happy Monday everyone!
Hope you all had a great weekend! I'm back this morning with a new neighborhood showcase page just uploaded to the site. Today I'm featuring a neighborhood of new construction homes in the Murrayville area (northeast Wilmington) called Hanover Reserve.

With floor plans ranging from 2300 to 3900 square feet and starting in the mid 200k's, Hanover Reserve combines location and value for those looking to be close to the beaches and shopping in the Wilmington area. To see all properties currently available, follow this link:

Hanover Reserve:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/hanoverreserve.php

Spring is finally here, and we've had gorgeous weather - perfect for touring homes in the Wilmington area! If you'd like to see any of the homes for sale in Hanover Reserve, give me a call or send me an email to set up an appointment so we can go check them out together - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Good morning everyone!
Hope your day is off to a great start! I'm back today to let you know about some new neighborhood showcase pages we've just added to the site. Today all the neighborhoods I'm featuring are located in Hampstead, which is just to the northeast of Wilmington.

If you'd like to live close to the water, yet away from the hustle and bustle of a larger city or the seasonal crowds of a beach town, then Hampstead NC is the place for you! Minutes from all the city conveniences of Wilmington in one direction and the beaches of Topsail Island in the other, Hampstead is the perfect place for those who need a quiet place in between.  Check out these three neighborhoods we've just added below, and if you'd like to see the full list of Hampstead neighborhoods we've features so far you can do so by clicking here (http://www.desireewhalen.com/hampstead.php).

Topsail Watch:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/topsailwatch.php

Pecan Grove Plantation (gated community!):
http://www.desireewhalen.com/pecangroveplantation.php

The Village at Turtle Creek (community pool and club house!):
http://www.desireewhalen.com/thevillageatturtlecreek.php

Interested in seeing any of the properties listed? Give me a call or send me an email! Already own a home in Hampstead and thinking about selling? Contact me today about listing your property - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Hello everyone!
Hope you're having a great week - the sun is back out, the warm weather is here, and we are enjoying temperatures in the 70s and 80s right now here in southeast North Carolina! It's time to start heading out to the beach again, so with that in mind I've added 3 more neighborhood showcase pages to the site - all highlighting neighborhoods in Surf City on Topsail Island.

If you've been looking to buy a beach house this year, now is a great time to look so you can be in your new home and ready by the time the summer vacation season starts. Give these neighborhoods a look:

The Oaks at Boca Bay (new construction!):
http://www.desireewhalen.com/theoaksatbocabay.php

Del Mar Beach:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/delmarbeach.php

Sandy Ridge:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/sandyridge.php

Interested in seeing any of these properties? Plan a weekend (or mid-week) trip out to the island and let's go check them out! Give me a call or send me an email to set up an appointment - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi all,
Hope you had a great weekend! I'm back today to let you know about some new specialty search pages we've just added to the site. I get asked all the time by clients to show them houses with boat slips here in the Wilmington area - especially in the warmer months as boating season approaches - so we've gone ahead and added pages to the site that feature all the homes with boat slips for sale in the area from Topsail Island to Carolina Beach. To see the properties, follow these links:

Homes With Boat Slips for Sale in Wilmington, NC:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/homes-with-boat-slips-in-wilmington-nc/

Homes With Boat Slips for Sale in Wrightsville Beach, NC:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/homes-with-boat-slips-in-wrightsville-beach-nc/

Homes With Boat Slips for Sale in Carolina Beach, NC:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/homes-with-boat-slips-in-carolina-beach-nc/

Homes With Boat Slips for Sale in Hampstead, NC:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/homes-with-boat-slips-in-hampstead-nc/

Remember, you can always do your own search for any area I service in southeastern NC by visiting my "Property Search" page and selecting "Lot Water Features" options to find exactly what you're looking for.

Interested in seeing any of the homes available on those pages? Give me a call or send me an email and let's set up an appointment to go check them out - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Happy Friday All!
I'm back to end the week/kick off the weekend with a couple new neighborhood showcase pages just added to the website this morning - one featuring homes in Surf City (on Topsail Island) and the other featuring townhomes for sale right here in Wilmington near River Road. Check 'em out!

Horse Hammock (homes for sale in Surf City):
http://www.desireewhalen.com/horsehammock.php

Independence South (townhomes in southwest Wilmington):
http://www.desireewhalen.com/independencesouth.php

If you'd like to see any of the properties available in these neighborhoods, give me a call or send me an email. Already own a home here in southeast NC and thinking about selling? Contact me today about listing your property - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Good morning everyone!
Hope you're having a great week so far. Our local weather professionals are saying that this latest cold blast should be our LAST one until next Fall....let's hope they're right! I've added another neighborhood showcase page to the site this morning in hopes of getting your warm weather spirits up - a condominium community on the canal in Carolina Beach called Harbor Oaks - which is located on the west side of the canal on Saint Joseph St.

Within walking distance to restaurants and shopping, Harbor Oaks features a community pool, grill area, club house, and boat slips available for lease or purchase. Coupled with gorgeous water views, and you've found one of the best spots on the island to call home! To see all units currently available, follow this link:

Harbor Oaks:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/harboroaks.php

With the weather warming up, this is a great time to come on down for a visit to check out these properties and get one under contract before the summer months arrive. Give me a call or send me an email to set up an appointment and we'll go see them together - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi everyone,
Let's all help our beloved Port City win its bracket in Garden & Gun's Greatest Southern Towns! In the spirit of March Madness, they've set up a bracket "featuring 32 great Southern towns going head-to-head for the championship".

We've made it through Round One, but now we need votes to win Round Two and move onto the Sweet Sixteen.

So what do you say? Do you love Wilmington? Vote! (voting ends Thursday, March 27, 2014, so hurry!!):
http://gardenandgun.com/article/southern-towns-bracket

-Desiree