The Whalen Team Real Estate Blog

by Desiree Whalen.

Good morning everyone!
I'm back today with a new neighborhood showcase page on the website - today featuring a community of new construction homes for sale in Hampstead called Pinnacle Ridge, which is located just north of town off US-17 at Pinnacle Parkway headed out toward Topsail Island.

Conveniently close to the Topsail beaches, residents here can enjoy an easy commute to either Wilmington or Jacksonville, while still being close to schools, golf courses, and public boat ramps. To see all homes currently available, follow this link:

Pinnacle Ridge:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/pinnacleridge.php

As always, if you would like to see any of the properties listed or have any questions about the surrounding area, give me a call or send me an email - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi everyone!
Hope you're  having a great start to your week. I've just uploaded a new neighborhood showcase page to the site, this one featuring a community out in Hampstead called Belvedere Plantation, which is on the north side of town just off US-17.

Surrounding the golf course at the Belvedere Country Club, residents in this neighborhood can lease or purchase a boat slip in the Harbour Village Marina,  and are just minutes from the beaches of Topsail Island. To see all homes currently available, follow this link:

Belvedere Plantation:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/belvedereplantation.php

As always, if you would like to see any of the homes listed here or have any questions about the surrounding area, give me a call or send me an email. Already own a home in Belvedere Plantation and thinking about selling? Contact me today about listing your property - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Happy Friday!
Hope you've all had a great week. It's been a busy one for me, and looks like my weekend will be even busier! I'm back to finish of the week with another neighborhood showcase page just added to the site. Today I'm featuring homes for sale in Dogwood Lakes, a community of new construction homes in Hampstead by Stevens Fine Homes (who are hosting another one of their awesome Realtor Luncheons there next week!).

Located on the north side of Hampstead headed out towards Surf City off US 17, Dogwood Lakes features 3 to 5 bedroom floor plans ranging from 1,656 to 4,014 square feet starting at $199.9k - built with Stevens Fine Homes' attention to quality and efficiency. Close to shopping, Topsail Island, and Soundside Park. To see currently homes available, follow this link:

Dogwood Lakes:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/dogwoodlakes.php

I'm hoping to get out to the Realtor Luncheon there next week to get a closer look at the models, so check back next week for more info on this community. In the meantime, if you would like to see any of these properties give me a call or send me an email BEFORE you head out to see the models so I can represent you during the buying process (important!), and we can tour them together.

Have a great weekend!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Good morning everyone!
It's another beautiful day in the Port City! I'm back today with another neighborhood showcase page just added to the website  - this one focusing on homes for sale in Samsara Estates, which is in south-central Wilmington just off S. College Road.

This beautiful, wooded community lets residents feel tucked away from it all, yet conveniently close to everything they need. Large homes on large lots give great space between neighbors while maintaining a close neighborhood feel. Situated just north of shopping and dining at Monkey Junction, and about 15 minutes from either Wrightsville Beach or Downtown Wilmington. To see all homes currently for sale, follow this link:

Samsara Estates:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/samsaraestates.php

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

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi everyone,
Hope you're all having a great week so far! Fall is definitely here - the weather has been just gorgeous here this week. I've uploaded a new neighborhood page to the site this evening, this one focusing on homes for sale in Henleigh Hills, which is in east-central Wilmington just off S. College Road.

Convenient location is one of the best features of this community - close to both Holly Tree Elementary and Hoggard High Schools, swimming at the YWCA, shopping and dining at Long Leaf Mall, and just 10 minutes from the beach! To see a listing of all properties currently available, follow this link:

Henleigh Hills:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/henleighhills.php

As always, if you're interested in seeing any of the available properties give me a call or send me an email. Already own a home in Henleigh Hills and thinking about selling? Contact me today about listing your property - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi everyone,
I've just added another neighborhood showcase page to the site this afternoon, this one focusing on a neighborhood right along Hewlett's Creek on the east side of town called Quail Ridge, which is just off Pine Grove Drive.

This quiet, wooded neighborhood is conveniently located just minutes from schools, shopping, and the beach, and is just down the road from the Wilmington Municipal Golf Course. To see all homes currently for sale, follow this link:

Quail Ridge:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/quailridge.php

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

by Desiree Whalen.

Attention Wilmington area Realtors®!
Come by my Broker's Open House tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept 24) at 216 Friendly Lane from 11:30AM to 1:30PM.

Sponsored by Kathryn Jennings of Alpha Mortgage - catered by Nikki's Sushi!

-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi all,
Just posting the virtual tour of my listing over at 4913 Richardson Drive in the Kings Grant area of Wilmington. Check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7115B8Yhf8

-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Happy Friday Everyone!
Hope you've had a great week, and have fun plans for the weekend. I'm back to finish off the week with another neighborhood showcase page on the site - this one featuring homes for sale in Foxcroft, which is on the east side of town just off Greenville Loop Road here in Wilmington.

Districted to Bradley Creek Elementary, Roland-Grise Middle, and Hoggard High Schools, this neighborhood is conveniently close to both shopping and dining, and is just minutes from Wrightsville Beach! To see all homes currently for sale, follow this link:

Foxcroft:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/foxcroft.php

As always, if you would like to see any of the available properties or have any questions about the surrounding area give me a call or send me an email. Already own a home in Foxcroft and thinking about selling? Contact me today about listing your property - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi everyone,
Just a quick update to let you know about a new listing I just picked up in the Kings Grant neighborhood at 4913 Richardson Dr Wilmington NC 28405!

This is a beautiful, well maintained, all brick home with 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 bathrooms situated on .34 acres in north central Wilmington (close to shopping and just minutes from either downtown or Wrightsville Beach!). The home features fresh interior paint, hardwood floors, updated kitchen, and both the windows and roof were replaced within the last four years.

Outside there is room for parking a boat, an attached garage, tool shed, and a gorgeous live oak casting shade across the entire back yard. Offered with a 1 year home warranty, this home is move-in ready and waiting to be enjoyed! For details including pictures and pricing, follow this link:

4913 Richardson Dr  Wilmington, North Carolina 28405:

Interested in seeing this property?
Give me a call or send me an email today - I'm here to help!
-Desiree