The Whalen Team Real Estate Blog

May 2, 2013

Desiree Whalen Joins Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

Local Realtor Joins New Real Estate Team, Now Listing Homes in the Wilmington NC Area

05/01/13 - Local Realtor Desiree Whalen is proud to announce she has joined the team of real estate professionals at Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage in Wilmington, North Carolina. The move enables the former Exclusive Buyer’s Agent to now list and sell properties for homeowners in the area.

Click here for full article:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/2013-05-01.php

May 2, 2013

Home for Sale in Forest Sound, Hampstead NC - 715 Corcus Ferry Rd

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi everyone,
Just wanted to give you a heads up on a beautiful home for sale in Forest Sound - a waterfront community in Hampstead NC with a private marina and boat slips available.

This 5 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home features many upgrades such as new hardwood floors, spacious closets, newly remodeled bathrooms, and lots of outdoor living space on 6.47 acres! According to the listing, the sale of the home includes a golf cart and sail boat in great condition. To see more, including photos and price information, follow this link:

715 Corcus Ferry Rd, Hampstead NC:

You can check out other properties available in the Forest Sound neighborhood by following this link here: http://www.desireewhalen.com/forestsound.php

Interested in buying this property or want to find out more about the surrounding area? Give me a call or send me an email - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

April 29, 2013

Former Home of Dawson's Creek Star James Van Der Beek for Sale

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi everyone,
Here's an interesting new property that just became available - a beautiful luxury waterfront home on Whiskey Creek here in Wilmington that was once owned by James Van Der Beek of the locally filmed TV series Dawson's Creek. The listing information shows that it has 5 bedrooms, gorgeous water views of the ICWW, and a 35 foot boat slip.

Follow this link to see price details, photos, and information about the property:

Interested in buying 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

April 29, 2013

Cedar Landing - Wilmington NC Luxury Real Estate

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi everyone,
I've added a new neighborhood showcase page to my website tonight - this one featuring a waterfront luxury home community on Hewlett's Creek just off Greenville Loop Road here in Wilmington called Cedar Landing.

This community of fine homes features boatslips on the creek, gorgeous marsh views, and is coveniently located just minutes away from golf (at the Wilmington Municipal Golf Course), and Wrightsville Beach. To see all currently listed homes for sale in this neighborhood, follow this link:

Cedar Landing:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/cedarlanding.php

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

April 29, 2013

Water Street Center Condos for Sale - Downtown Wilmington, NC

by Desiree Whalen.

Hey everyone,
Looking for a great condo on the waterfront in downtown Wilmington? Ever wondered what it would be like to have the best seats in the house for the fireworks displays and street festivals on the riverfront? Then you need to check out the condos available at the Water Street Center - located directly across from the Battleship North Carolina on the Cape Fear River.

These units feature the best river views in the city, and put you within walking distance of everything there is to enjoy about living in downtown Wilmington - shopping, dining, entertainment, even the community college - all within short walking distance. To see all currently available properties, follow this link:

Water Street Center:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/waterstreetcenter.php

If you would like to see any of the condos listed for sale or would like to know more about the surrounding area, give me a call or send me an email - I'm here to help!
-Desiree

April 27, 2013

Two New Home Listings in Magnolia Plantation This Week

by Desiree Whalen.

Hey everyone,
Just giving you a heads up on two new listings that just became available this week in Magnolia Plantation. You can view the new listings here:

http://www.desireewhalen.com/magnolia-plantation-homes-for-sale/

This neighborhood is in the Masonboro area just off Masonboro Sound Road and is very close to Parsley Elementary School, for those looking in that area.

If you would like to see either of those properties or want to know more about the surrounding area, give me a call or send me an email.
-Desiree

April 26, 2013

Between the Creeks - Wilmington, NC

by Desiree Whalen.

Happy Friday everyone!
Hope you've all had a great week. I'm back with another neighborhood showcase, today featuring a neighborhood in the Masonboro area along Hewlett's Creek just off Masonboro Sound Road called Between the Creeks.

This wooded, quiet community is districted to Parsley Elementary, Roland-Grise Middle, and Hoggard High Schools, and is just down the street from great dining options in Siena Trattoria and Halligan's Public House at the corner of Masonboro Sound Road  and Pine Grove Drive. To see all currently available properties, follow this link:

Between the Creeks:
https://www.desireewhalen.com/between-the-creeks-homes-for-sale/

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

April 24, 2013

Bradley Oaks - Luxury Waterfront Townhomes in Wilmington

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi all!
Hope you're having a great week so far. Today I'm back with another neighborhood showcase page on my site, this one featuring a community of luxury waterfront townhomes along Bradley Creek on the east side of Wilmington called Bradley Oaks.

These beautiful townhomes have gorgeous water views of the creek and ICWW, water access via the community marina and boat slips, and is located in a quiet area close to both Mayfaire and Wrightsville Beach. To see all currently available properties, follow this link:

Bradley Oaks:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/bradleyoaks.php

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

 

April 22, 2013

Homes for Sale in the Wrightsville Green Neighborhood

by Desiree Whalen.

Good morning everyone!
I'm back to start off the week with another neighborhood showcase page on my website  - today featuring the Wrightsville Green neighborhood, which is on the east side of Wilmington along Bradley Creek, just off Greenville Avenue.

This neighborhood is just a short drive to either Mayfaire or Wrightsville Beach, and features a community pool for use by residents. To see all currently available homes for sale, follow this link:

Wrightsville Green:
http://www.desireewhalen.com/wrightsvillegreen.php

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

April 18, 2013

A Closer Look: Muirfield Townes at Echo Farms

by Desiree Whalen.

Hi All!
Today, I wanted to focus on townhome living. Townhomes are for those looking for virtually maintenance free living while feeling like you live in a single family home.  They are great for those who are looking for a second home, downsizing, or just plain do not want to the hassle of maintaining a single family home.

A community that has been on my mind for its spectacular quality of construction, size, layout and price is the construction of Muirfield Townes at Echo Farms
(http://www.desireewhalen.com/muirfieldtownesatehcofarms.php).  This is a community located off of Carolina Beach road and about 10 minutes from the happening area of Downtown Wilmington and Pleasure Island.

Muirfield Townes at Echo Farms

Muirfield Townes at Echo Farms

Starting at $104 a square foot, there is no other community like it that can beat its price for the luxury appointments these homes come with.  To find anything close to it, you would have to jump another $100+ a square foot.

The homes are designed with ease in mind with a downstairs master bedroom, large eat in kitchen, and the upstairs is quite unique among anything I’ve seen here.  Besides the two upstairs bedrooms, there is an ample loft space for use as a library, office or entertainment space. Not only that, it comes with a large room that can easily used as a theatre room, office space or extra large closet/storage that has access to the attic.  This space is essential especially if you are used to coming from an area with basements.  Perfect place for the lady who has a lot of clothes.

Call me to set up an appointment to view these while the prices stay low as the newer construction prices will be raised due to construction costs.  Take advantage now of interest rates and low prices!
-Desiree