The Whalen Team Real Estate Blog

by Desiree Whalen.

Good morning everyone,
A quick update this morning to let you know about a new listing that just came on the market in the Magnolia Plantation neighborhood over in the Masonboro area.

This home is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath with new back deck, new sod in front yard, and kitchen updates. Located on Orchard Trace (a quiet, no-through-traffic street in the highly desirable Parsley Elementary/Hoggard High School District), this home is (currently) aggressively priced at $250k.  For details, you can check out the listing here:

7116 Orchard Trace Wilmington, North Carolina 28409:

You don't often see prices on homes in this area quite like this, so if you're interested - move fast - it won't last long!

If you'd like to see this property 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.

Good morning!
Hope you're all having a great week! I'm back with a new neighborhood showcase page on the website, today focusing on homes for sale in an area of south-central Wilmington in a community called South of Woodberry - which is near Wade Park just off South College Rd.

The great centralized location of this neighborhood puts residents equal distance from either downtown or the beach (about 15 minutes), and is convenient to shopping and dining. To see all currently available homes for sale, follow this link:

South of Woodberry:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/southofwoodberry.php

As always, if you're interested in seeing any of these properties or have questions about the surrounding area, give me a call or send me an email. Already own a home in this neighborhood and thinking about selling? Contact me today about listing you property - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi again everyone,
I'm back tonight with another update after visiting the Wedgewood at Lanvale neighborhood out in Leland for another one of Steven Fine Homes' Realtor Luncheons to promote the property.

Thanks to Kate Douglass and the rest of the staff out there for putting on another fun event! These Luncheons are something a lot of us Realtors look forward to every month - great food, great networking, and a great chance to get out and see some of Stevens Fine Homes best offerings.

A Little More about the Community:
The model I was able to tour was "The Lincoln" floor plan, which is about 2000 sq. feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, at about $221k with upgrades (normally starting around $195k). The layout of the home makes great use of the space - making it feel much larger than it is - and built with that same attention to quality, detail, and efficiency we've come to expect from this builder.

I really enjoyed the ponds throughout the neighborhood creating a calming atmosphere from the backyards, and as I mentioned in my earlier post, other amenities include a community playground and swimming pool, giving the neighborhood a very welcoming feel. To see all currently available homes for sale in this community, follow this link:

Wedgewood at Lanvale:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/wedgewoodatlanvale.php

In addition to other familiar Stevens Fine Homes floor models, Kate also mentioned some new single story, all brick homes will be available soon as well - I'll be sure to post more information about those when I get it.

In the meantime, if you have any questions about the surrounding area or would like to see any of the models available, give me a call or send me an email - but remember to call me first before touring the models so I can represent you in the purchasing process.

I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi everyone,
Hope you had a great holiday weekend! I'm back today featuring a neighborhood over in Leland (which I'll be visiting later on today for a Realtor Luncheon) produced by Stevens Fine Homes called Wedgewood at Lanvale, which is located just off Lanvale Road NE.

Situated about 10 minutes from downtown Wilmington and close to schools, shopping, and dining in Leland, this established community features great neighborhood amenities such as ponds, a playground, gazebo, and a community swimming pool. Starting at about $170k, this neighborhood features 3 to 5 bedroom floor plans ranging from 1400 to 4000 square feet. To see currently available homes for sale, follow this link:

Wedgewood at Lanvale:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/wedgewoodatlanvale.php

Like I mentioned before, I'm heading out that way later on today for another one of Stevens Fine Homes great Realtor Luncheons to check out the models, so be sure to check back for another post about this community.

In the meantime, if you would like to see any of the available homes for sale in Wedgewood at Lanvale, give me a call or send me an email. (Remember to contact me first before heading out to see the models so I can represent you during the purchasing process!)

I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi everyone,
Hope is your week is going well! I'm back again today with a site update - a new neighborhood showcase page I've just added. Today I'm featuring a neighborhood in the Masonboro area of Wilmington (southeast side of town) called The Commons, which is just off Navaho Trail.

Located just around the corner from the public boat ramp and kayak launch at Trails End Park, the neighborhood is districted to Parsley Elementary, Myrtle Grove Middle, and Hoggard High Schools. To see all homes currently for sale in this neighborhood, follow this link:

The Commons:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/thecommons.php

Interested in seeing any of the properties for sale in this neighborhood or have any questions about the surrounding area? Give me a call or send me an email. Already own a home in The Commons and thinking about selling your house? Contact me today about listing your property - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Good morning everyone,
Just wanted to let everyone know that the updated beach foreclosures list is out, so watch your inbox for it today if you've already signed up, or you can login to my website to check out the list online if you prefer.

What is the beach foreclosures list?

Every two weeks I send out an updated list of foreclosures, short sales, and bank-owned properties in our local beach communities here in southeast North Carolina, giving you the opportunity to buy a vacation beach house or a great rental investment property at a fraction of what it might cost in a normal selling situation.

Over the years I've helped many clients find their dream beach house and great income producing beach rental properties from North Topsail Beach to Calabash and everywhere in between!

Interested in getting the list for yourself?

Sign up here to receive the list via email (updated every two weeks), or use the enclosed login info to view the list online: http://www.desireewhalen.com/beachforeclosures.php

-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi again everyone,
One more quick update for today - I've added one more page showcasing another neighborhood in the Myrtle Grove area here in Wilmington - this one featuring a waterfront community of both homes and townhomes called Tangle Oaks, which is located along the ICWW just off Myrtle Grove Rd. near the intersection with Grissom Road.

With its protected marina, community swimming pool, two tennis courts, pond, playground, picnic, and boat storage areas, you won't find a waterfront community with more amenities in this area of town. Conveniently located just minutes from shopping and dining in the Monkey Junction area! To see all properties currently available, follow this link:

Tangle Oaks:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/tangleoaks.php

Interested in seeing any of the homes for sale in Tangle Oaks? Give me a call or send me an email! Already own a home in Tangle Oaks and looking to sell? Contact me today about listing your property - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Good morning everyone!
Hope you had a great weekend! I'm starting off the week with a new neighborhood showcase page on my website just added this morning. Continuing my focus on the Myrtle Grove area of Wilmington, today I'm showcasing the Intracoastal Watch neighborhood - which is located on the southeast side of town, along the ICWW, just off Myrtle Grove Rd.

This gated, waterfront community is just minutes from shopping and dining in Monkey Junction, and features great neighborhood amenities in a community pool, tennis court, clubhouse, and dock. To see all homes currently for sale, follow this link:

Intracoastal Watch:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/intracoastalwatch.php

If you're interested in getting out to see any of the homes for sale in this neighborhood or have any questions about the surrounding area, give me a call or send me an email. Already own a home in Intracoastal Watch and thinking about selling? Contact me today about listing your property - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi everyone!
Ready for the weekend? I've got one more update to finish off this week, a new neighborhood showcase page just added to the site. Today I'm focusing on homes for sale in The Tides, which is over in the Myrtle Grove area on the southeast side of Wilmington right along the ICWW just off Myrtle Grove Road.

This beautiful waterfront neighborhood features a community pool which overlooks the ICWW, boat slips and kayak launch, and is just minutes from dining and shopping at Monkey Junction. To see all currently available homes for sale, follow this link:

The Tides:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/thetides.php

Interested in seeing any of the properties in this neighborhood or have questions about the surrounding area? Give me a call or send me an email. Already own a home in The Tides and thinking about selling? Contact me today about listing your property - I'm here to help!
-Desiree