The Whalen Team Real Estate Blog

by Desiree Whalen.

Good morning!
Just a quick update to let you know about the virtual tour now available online for my property listing over at 216 Friendly Lane in the Masonboro area here in Wilmington, NC. Here's the link:

216 Friendly Ln Wilmington, NC 28409 - Virtual Tour:
http://tours.seacoastrealty.com/home/EBULBC

A little more about the property...
Located just off Masonboro Loop Rd in the community of Friendly Oaks, this property is less than a half mile from the public boat ramp at Trails End Park, and just minutes from shopping and the beach on a quiet street in a beautiful part of town.

Want to build your own custom home in this community? I'm also offering two lots for sale right next door to this property - at 220 Friendly Lane and 222 Friendly Lane

If you'd like to see any of these properties, give me a call or send me an email - we're waiting for you at your new home on Friendly Lane!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi everyone,
I've added another neighborhood showcase page to the website tonight - this one featuring a community of luxury homes on the southeast side of town in the Myrtle Grove area along the ICWW called Southeast Harbor, which is just off Myrtle Grove Road.

With low HOA fees and no city taxes, homes in this well-established neighborhood are nestled among beautiful live oaks in a quiet area of town directly across the ICWW from Masonboro Island. Shopping and dining is also just minutes away in Monkey Junction. To see all properties currently available, follow this link:

Southeast Harbor:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/southeastharbor.php

If you're interested in seeing properties 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 Southeast Harbor and thinking about selling? Contact me today about listing your property - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi everyone,
Hope your week is off to a great start! I'm back today with a new neighborhood page on the website, today featuring a community of townhomes for sale in Topsail Beach called Serenity Point - located at the southern end of Topsail Island at the southern-most point of Ocean Blvd.

Residents of Serenity Point are just steps away from either the beach side or sound side of the island, and you can't get any closer if you'd like to walk out to the inlet. If beach living is what you're looking for, this is the place to immerse yourself! To see all currently available properties, follow this link:

Serenity Point:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/serenitypoint.php

Showing property at the beach is my favorite part of the job, so if you're interested in seeing any of these townhomes for sale go right ahead and give me a call or send me an email. Already own a unit in Serenity Point and thinking about selling your home? Contact me today about listing your property - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Hello again everyone!
I've added another page to my website today, this one featuring a community of townhomes for sale on Bradley Creek on the east side of Wilmington called Oak Landing - which is in the Shandy Lane/Greenville Sound Road area (just off Greenville Loop Road).

Featuring boat slips on a protected, deep water harbor (recently dredged!) across the ICWW from Wrightsville Beach, the community of Oak Landing is lined with moss-draped majestic oaks in a beautiful waterfront setting. To see all units currently available, follow this link:

Oak Landing:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/oaklanding.php

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

by Desiree Whalen.

Good morning!
Hope you all had a great weekend. I'm back today with a new page on my website, this one showcasing a brand new neighborhood by Stevens Fine Homes in north-central Wilmington called Lantana Crossing, located near the intersection of Market Street and Eastwood Road.

Starting in the $190's, Lantana Crossing is conveniently located in the heart of Wilmington, just minutes from Wrightsville Beach and shopping at Mayfaire. With floor plans ranging from 3 to 5 bedrooms and 1600 to 3200 sq. feet, these area gorgeous homes built with Stevens Fine Homes' reputation for quality, value, and efficiency. To see all currently available properties, follow this link:

Lantana Crossing:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/lantanacrossing.php

Interested in seeing these properties? Remember to contact me before you head out to see the models so I can help represent you in the buying process! In the meantime, if you have any questions about this community or the surrounding area, give me a call or send me an email - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Don't forget - come on by and check out this beautiful home at 216 Friendly Lane TODAY August 18th and register for your chance to win $1000 with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage's "Coast In and Win" drawing!

Open House Details:

• When: TODAY 8/18/13 from 1-4 PM
• Where: 216 Friendly Ln Wilmington, NC 28409

About the Property:
4 br, 3 bath all brick retreat situated among majestic live oak trees! This 3300 sq ft homes open floor plan has ample windows to bring the beautiful outdoors inside. Cooking meals has never been so effortless using GE stainless steel appliances complimented by its generous pantry. The designer kitchen boasts granite counter tops and subway tile back splash. Storage space is abundant throughout while providing quiet space for the reader or artist. Enjoy the craftsman style features, custom moldings, ceramic tile baths, laundry and rocking chair front porch, plus hardwood floors in the living, dining entry, and kitchen. Watch movies or play games with family or friends in the huge bonus room. Less than a half-mile from the public boat ramp at Trails End Park!

See more at:

Presented by Desiree Whalen of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage http://www.desireewhalen.com/

Come on by and check out this beautiful home at 216 Friendly Lane THIS WEEKEND (August 17th & 18th), and register for your chance to win $1000 with Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage's "Coast In and Win" drawing!

Open House Details

• When: Saturday (8/17/13) and Sunday (8/18/13) from 1-4 PM
• Where: 216 Friendly Ln Wilmington, NC 28409

About the Property
4 br, 3 bath all brick retreat situated among majestic live oak trees! This 3300 sq ft home's open floor plan has ample windows to bring the beautiful outdoors inside. Cooking meals has never been so effortless using GE stainless steel appliances complimented by its generous pantry. The designer kitchen boasts granite counter tops and subway tile back splash. Storage space is abundant throughout while providing quiet space for the reader or artist. Enjoy the craftsman style features, custom moldings, ceramic tile baths, laundry and rocking chair front porch, plus hardwood floors in the living, dining entry, and kitchen. Watch movies or play games with family or friends in the huge bonus room. Less than a half-mile from the public boat ramp at Trails End Park!

See more at:

Presented by Desiree Whalen of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage http://www.desireewhalen.com/

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi everyone,
Just wanted to let you all know about two new listings I've just picked up  - 2 gorgeous lots for sale over on Friendly Lane in the Friendly Oaks mini-community ("mini" because it's a total of four lots!) in the Masonboro area here in Wilmington.

These properties sit amidst the majestic oak trees that were preserved on the property, carefully pruned by a professional arborist so you can build on the property without disturbing their grandeur. Located less than a half-mile from the public boat ramp at Trails End Park, and minutes from shopping and the beaches, this is a beautiful area to consider building your new home. To see details including photos and price information, follow these links:

220 Friendly Lane Wilmington, North Carolina:

222 Friendly Lane Wilmington, North Carolina:

If you need assistance with selecting the right builder in our area, I can help you find the right one to fit your needs. If you have any questions about either of these properties or about the surrounding area, give me a call or send me an email - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree  Whalen.

Hi everyone!
Check out my new listing just posted last night - 216 Friendly Lane Wilmington, NC 28409.

This beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath all-brick home is situated among the majestic oak trees of a new development called Friendly Oaks, which is on Friendly Lane in the Masonboro area here in Wilmington (just off Masonboro Loop Road).

The home features a designer kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and abundant pantry space, hardwood floors, custom moldings, rocking chair front porch, a huge upstairs bonus room, and much more. To see details including photos and price information, follow this link:

216 Friendly Lane Wilmington, NC 28409:

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

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi again everyone,
Another quick update for today - I added another neighborhood showcase page to the site at the end of last week but didn't get a chance to write about it, so here it is! This one features a community of townhomes for sale right next to Lumina Station (on the way to Wrightsville Beach) on Eastwood Road here in Wilmington.

In addition to being superbly convenient to shopping and dining options right next door at Lumina Station, a trip to the beach is just a short bike ride away. Lion's Gate also features a community pool, tennis courts, and clubhouse for use by residents. To see all properties currently available in this community, follow this link:

Lions Gate:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/lionsgate.php

Remember, if you have any questions about this community or would like to see any of the available properties, don't hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. Already own a unit in Lions Gate and thinking about selling? Contact me today about listing your property - I'm here to help!
-Desiree