The Whalen Team Real Estate Blog

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi everyone,
I've added another neighborhood showcase page to my site this morning - this one featuring a community of luxury townhomes located right on the ICWW just before the bridge to Figure Eight Island called Figure Eight Harbour.

This beautiful townhome community features gorgeous water views, deep water boat slips, storage garages, and a community pool. To see all currently available properties, follow this link:

Figure Eight Harbour:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/figureeightharbour.php

Interested in seeing any of the listed properties or have questions about the area? Give me a call or send me an email. Already own a unit in this community and interested in selling? Call me today about listing your property - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Happy Friday everyone!
I'm finishing out this work week with another neighborhood showcase page added to my website - today featuring the Echo Farms neighborhood over on the southwest side of Wilmington just off Carolina Beach Road.

The homes and townhomes in this area surround the Echo Farms Golf & Country Club, offering golf course views, and swimming and tennis options for those who elect to join the club. To see all currently available homes in this neighborhood, follow this link:

Echo Farms:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/echofarms.php

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

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi everyone,
Looking to purchase a luxury home in one of the most exclusive communities on the entire east coast? You don't have to look any further than Wilmington's own Figure Eight Island - a private island of luxury, custom built homes protected by a guard-gated swing bridge.

These ICWW and oceanfront properties serve as both primary and secondary homes to many prominent business executives, politicians, and celebrities who seek the ultimate in both luxury and privacy in the Wilmington area. To see currently available properties, follow this link:

Figure Eight Island Homes for Sale:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/figureeightisland.php

As always, if you would like to see any of the properties listed or have any questions about the area, give me a call or send me an email.

Already own a home on the island and looking to sell? Call me today about listing your property - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Good morning everyone!
I've just added another neighborhood showcase page to my site this morning. Today I'm focusing on The Cottages at Hewlett's Creek - a small community of fine homes on the east side of town just off Greenville Loop Road, along (you guessed it) Hewlett's Creek.

The beautiful little neighborhood features custom homes and beautiful water views, and is located just minutes from Wrightsville Beach, shopping, and golf (at the Wilmington Municipal Golf Course). To see all currently available properties, follow this link:

The Cottages at Hewlett's Creek:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/thecottagesathewlettscreek.php

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

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi all,
I've added another showcase page to my site today - this one featuring homes for sale on Whiskey Creek over in the Masonboro area of Wilmington (south east part of town, along the ICWW). The creek runs from the ICWW inland to just past Masonboro Loop Road, with the Masonboro Yacht Club and Marina and Trails End Park at its mouth.

As of this posting, there are both waterfront and water view properties available in the area, which you can check out by following this link:

Whiskey Creek Homes for Sale:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/whiskeycreek.php

Interested in seeing any of the properties listed or have any questions about the surrounding area? Own a home in this area and looking to sell your property? Give me a call or send me an email - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Happy Monday everyone!
Hope you all had a great weekend. I've added a new showcase page to my site this morning, today focusing on homes for sale in the areas around John T. Hoggard High School here in Wilmington.

Hoggard High school is located on the south east side of town, just off Shipyard Boulevard near the intersection with South College Road. To see currently available properties districted to this school, follow this link:

Homes for Sale Near Hoggard High School:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/hoggard.php

If you're interested in seeing any of the properties listed or have any questions about the area, give me a call or send me an email - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi all,
I'm back today with another new page added to my website, this one focusing on homes for sale along Hewlett's Creek - a beautiful area on the southeast side of Wilmington that once served as a backdrop for many scenes in the locally filmed "Dawson's Creek" TV show.

As of this posting, there are quite a few homes available in the area - both water access and water view properties. To see currently available properties, follow this link:

Hewlett's Creek Area Homes for Sale:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/hewlettscreek.php

As always, if you're interested in seeing any of the properties listed or have any questions about the surrounding area, give me a call or send me an email. Own a home in this area and interested in selling it? I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi everyone,
I've added one more neighborhood showcase page to the site tonight - this one featuring a new construction community on the south east side of Wilmington called Covington, which is being built by Bill Clark Homes.

Four great floor plans under $300k just south of the Monkey Junction area, which you can check out here:

Covington:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/covington-homes-for-sale/

Interested in learning more about these properties or have questions about the surrounding area? Send me an email or give me a call - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi all,
I'm back this evening with another neighborhood showcase page on my website. Today I'm featuring Windchase - a waterfront community of luxury homes in the Masonboro area of Wilmington, along Whiskey Creek and the ICWW, just off Masonboro Sound Road.

Homes in this neighborhood boast some of the most gorgeous water views in the area, and water access via the private community dock and boat slips. To see all currently available properties, follow this link:

Windchase:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/windchase.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,
I've just updated the list of North Carolina beach foreclosures available on my site.

For those who don't know what that is, every two weeks I send out an updated list of all the best foreclosure and short sale properties available on our local beaches here in Southeastern NC.

If you're currently looking to buy a beach house (or condo), or have ever dreamed of owning one, this is the best way to find all of the bargains available in our local market - great beach properties at the lowest prices.

Want to receive the list? Click here to sign up:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/beachforeclosures.php

Already signed up?
Be sure to visit my site and login or check your email for the list.

Have a great week!
-Desiree