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3 Mistakes When Buying a House Sight Unseen

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3 Mistakes When Buying a House Sight Unseen

In a world full of virtual tours and social distancing, sight unseen home purchases have increased drastically. With virtual tours, 3D tours, floorplans, and good listing photos, despite never seeing a property in person, you can actually get a pretty good feel for the flow of a home without ever stepping foot inside the front door. In order to purchase a house sight unseen there are a few key factors that you want to be sure to include throughout the purchase process.

Never Rely on Photos

There is a reason that virtual tours are offered. While photos definitely aid in your perception of the home, a virtual tour will allow you to put the rooms together into a floor plan and experience the flow of the home, something photos cannot provide. What may look like a large open room in a photo could actually be closed off by a wall that wasn’t photographed and could thus change the room completely.

Related: How to Improve Your Real Estate Listing Photos

Tech Savvy Real Estate Agent

Unfortunately, many agents are not up to speed with the technology of virtual tours. When selecting an agent for your purchase make sure that they are not only knowledgeable of the real estate market, buying and selling processes, but also come highly recommended and are very familiar with sight unseen purchases as well as the tech that is needed to view the properties you are considering.

Smells

This is crucial. When touring homes in person you have your senses to rely on, unfortunately with virtual tours you may miss a few things that could be easily discovered in person. The main one being unwanted smells. While you can do some research to find things like nearby sewer plants, farms, etc. other smells derived from mold, musty attics, dust, etc. will not be as easily detectible. Be blunt and always ask your agent to discuss your concerns with the seller’s agent. In addition, you can make sure to bring up any concerns regarding smell with your inspector who should find any signs of mold or other sources or unpleasant smells within the home.

Related: Best Features to Look for When Buying a Coastal Home

As with any real estate purchase, never be afraid to ask questions. You always want to do your research on the property prior to placing an offer. Things like the neighborhood, school district, commute to and from work, surrounding areas, etc. should all still be looked into just as you would with a regular in person tour and potential purchase.

If you are currently searching for a new home, are in need of a qualified buyers agent or listing agent, or have any questions regarding today’s markets, please feel free to contact our office at any time. 

 

Sunset Beach Homes with Access to Intracoastal Waterway

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Sunset Beach Homes with Access to Intracoastal Waterway

Sunset Beach Homes with Access to Intracoastal Waterway – Our Intracoastal Waterway runs all the way from Winyah Bay to Cape Fear River but really the Intracoastal Waterways run all up and down the East Coast. This 3,000 mile inland waterway consists of natural inlets, saltwater rivers, bays, sounds and canals. This navigable route along it’s length opens to the sea in several places but really protects these inlands from travel on the open sea. 

In Sunset Beach, the Intracoastal waterway splits the town in half. We have so many inlets and sloughs that a waterfront home is pretty standard but there are homes that are specifically on the waterway, the majority of these are on the north side (west side) of town. 

The 5 Best Things About Living on the Intracoastal Waterway

 The Intracoastal Waterway stretches from the Oyster Bay golf link the highway 904 in Sunset Beach.  Shoreline Drive runs east and west directly through town parallel to the waterway. There are many homes off of this main road with large, long docks stretching out into the waterway.  There are many lots still available as well for custom building if you’re looking to build your dream home on the waterway. Half acre lots are around $80,000 – $600,000. Quite a range, yes, but it all depends on utilities, view, and accessibility.

Existing resale homes or between $400,000 and $850,000. Most of these waterway homes feature beautiful views and boaters or fisherman’s paradise. Select homes feature a 200 foot to 300-foot pier over waterway with covered fixed dock and floating dock, boat lifts and aluminum ramp. 

Related: Why it’s important to use an experienced waterfront Realtor®

Also, most of these homes sit on lots of at least 1/3 – 1/2. Many are over 1 acre. The more land, obviously higher costs but much of the land tends to be marsh leading out over the waterway. 

Not all homes have docks, however. Many are simply waterfront properties and work well for those that appreciate the view but have no desire to maintain a dock or water vessels. 

For a complete list of homes on the Intracoastal Waterway, please contact us today!

Browse all Waterfront and Waterview Homes for Sale Below

 

 

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Highest Priced Homes in Sunset Beach NC

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Coastal homes in Sunset Beach are fetching quite a good profit these days. Whether you planning on buying or selling, it’s important to know the market and understand who’s buying and who selling. As we start off 2018, here are the highest priced homes in Sunset Beach.

Highest Priced Homes in Sunset Beach NC

#1. 1520 North Shore Dr. – 6 bedrooms – 5 bathrooms – 3954 ft.² – $1,725,000

This beautiful waterfront coastal home is the epitome of expert living along North Carolina’s shore. It’s been professionally decorated and features 4 bedrooms with 2 flex rooms or offices and can be used as 6 bedrooms. This home comes completely furnished including lamps, light fixtures, all accessories, bed linens and exquisite matching window treatments. You literally just have to move in with your own clothes and that’s it. The home has gorgeous Brazilian cherry hardwood floors and custom tile work. Of course, it offers stunning spectacular waterfront views from the front and back covered porch.

1821 East Main St.

#2. 1821 East Main St. – 4 bedrooms – 5 bathrooms – 4001 ft.² – $1,475,000

Built in 2005, this gorgeous exceptional waterfront home is nestled in the private enclave of cul-de-sac properties in Sunset Beach. This home is custom crafted featuring luxurious coastal living in mind. There are two levels and over 100 windows featuring breathtaking panoramic views of the waterfront and surrounding areas. The master suite offers a spacious design and the gourmet kitchen boasts views of the ocean joining the upper-level dining and great rooms. The chef inspired kitchen offers granite counters, a center island, breakfast bars, stainless steel appliances, a five burner gas range, to ovens, warming drawers, icemaker and more. There’s nothing missing except for you in this fabulous home.

307 West Main St

#3. 307 West Main St. – 4 bedrooms – 4 bathrooms – 2206 ft.² – $1,250,000

Built in 1983 is a beautiful Sunset Beach home with beach access featuring ocean views, a large open living room and dining room, and a perfect kitchen for gathering and entertaining. There’s plenty of outdoor living on this home as well with large decks and a spacious yard. It’s been recently updated with new flooring and kitchen counters. There’s also new siding on the exterior. This home is unique as it is on a rental program and has established rental history, so this could be a great investment for someone looking for a coastal home.

534 Twisted Oak Lane

#4. 534 Twisted Oak Lane – 4 bedrooms – 4 bathrooms – 3266 ft.² – $1,149,000

Built in 1997 and located on the Intracoastal Waterway with a pier and boat dock, is this fabulous coastal home. It features along the dock and Boardwalk out to the waterway with a great outdoor entertainment area. The inside is cozy it offers plenty of space.

#5. 7256 Farm Loop Path Southwest – 5 bedrooms – 5 bathrooms – 3000 ft.² – $799,000

This beautiful outdoorsman’s retreat features 24 acres of remote Lakeside living at its best. The pond is well-stocked and there are dozens of hiking trails, dirt bike trails and tracks and of course breathtaking views of the lake. This eastern white pine log home offers beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main floor with vaulted two-story living room and exposed beams. There’s a gorgeous gas log rock fireplace with control thermostat and of course the spacious living of over 3000 ft.² is perfect for entertaining. The rustic, eat-in kitchen offers a large island with seating and the master bedroom offers spacious closets and a private en-suite bathroom. This is a one-of-a-kind home and you have to see it in person to appreciate everything about this fabulous property.

Give us a call or contact us below to schedule a showing on any of these homes in Sunset Beach.

Cape Side Homes in Sunset Beach NC

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Cape Side Homes in Sunset Beach NC

Located just off of Old Georgetown Rd., Southwest in North Sunset Beach North Carolina is a small, new home community of Cape Side.

The community is on a no outlet street called Sea Bourne Way and borders the Sea Trail Golf resort and course on one side and the Pearl Golf course on the other. These darling Cape Cod style homes offer enchantment and beauty in the secluded area of the South Brunswick Isles. There are a few lots available but at this point most of the homes are resale or pre-existing homes. These homes are priced from about $250,000-$295,000 an offer three and four bedroom floor plans from about 1700 ft.² to 2200 ft.² on lots of around 10,000 ft.².

Cape Side does require yearly POA dues of about $340. Most homes feature an oversize garage, screened porch, gas fireplace, cathedral ceiling living room, large dining room, kitchen with eating area and formal dining room. Many homes feature a porch that opens to a deck with a beautiful awning, ideal for entertaining. Most of the homes feature landscaped yards and due to its location, is close to fresh seafood restaurants, shops, markets and more. Of course, it’s nestled in the center of four pristine golf courses and it’s just one hour to Wilmington and 30 minutes to Myrtle Beach. Many of the homes were built between the year 2000 and 2004.

Many of these homes offer Energy Star appliances. For more information on the Cape Side homes, similar properties in the area that may currently be available or to be notified when new listings hit the market in this community of Sunset Beach contact our office today.

 

Tips for Buying a Home in Fall

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Fall is just around the corner. Maybe you are thinking about starting your home search as soon as the busyness of summer dies down ( or maybe you just want to enjoy your summer days as long as you can). Here are some tips for buying a home in the fall.

The MarketTips for Buying a Home in Fall

Home values typically see a slower rate of appreciation beginning in August. This is not true of all markets though so be sure to check with your experienced local agent about current market conditions in the area you want to buy.

Limited Selection

The peak selling season in most areas is the Spring. So homes that were put on the market have sold or sellers are frustrated and may take their home off the market to wait for next year as not to be burdened with the extra work of selling during the holidays.

More Negotiation Possibility

Homes that have been on the market since spring may have sellers more motivated to negotiate a lower price on their home. Sellers that are determined to sell their home will keep them on the market but know they may need to entertain a lower offer and come down in asking price a bit.

Maintenance

Fall is actually a great time to see how a home truly holds up during inspection time. The weather in fall turns a little wetter and stormier. This is a good time to see if there are any leaks or concerns in the structure of the home. It is also a good time to see how much the homeowner takes care of the landscaping and if there is proper drainage.

If you are looking for a better deal on a home and a truer look into the home’s condition fall is a good time to buy a home.

For more information on buying homes and Sunset Beach NC real estate please browse our website or contact us anytime.

Capeside Homes

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Capeside homes

Capeside is a housing community of Sunset Beach North Carolina. The community is newer with some land lots still available. Every home is built green in the finest quality by developer Whitney Blair Inc.

Every Capeside property is built over a crawl space and is Energy Star rated. The Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Division inspects each finished home for air loss to ensure each home is in fact built and certified as a green home. Every builder for the community is required to build with certain methods and materials that meet EPA home energy standards.Home owners can save up to 30 percent on electric bills with airtight ducts, energy efficient vinyl windows with spectrally selective glass and the latest in energy-efficient heating and cooling systems.

Buyers can choose from some of the area’s best builders and more that 20 different floor plans to be built on 1/3 acre lots. Builders will even work with buyers who bring in their own floor plan and work to make a custom home that fits within the neighborhood requirements. Current available floor plans offer 1600 to 2300 square feet priced from $200’s to $400’s with interesting roof lines, luxury finishes, fireplaces, multiple car garages, large master suites, vaulted ceilings and landscaping with irrigation.

The Capeside community is located in a preferred flood zone allowing home owners to save money on flood insurance.

Sunset Beach has the most pristine public beach in North Carolina and has been named as one of the country’s best beaches. The public beach is just minutes from Capeside making it a great place for water lovers with just about every water activity imaginable. Also within ten minutes are 14 golf courses. Famous Myrtle Beach is just a short drive south and the historic town of Wilmington is just under an hour north.

For more information on Sunset Beach NC real estate feel free to browse our website or contact us anytime.

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