Deciding Between a Condo and a House

Posted on April 20, 2012 by cbsloane

With a home purchase being one of the biggest and most costly decisions you will ever make in your life, you want to be sure you’re making the right choice when it comes time to purchase Ocean Isle Beach real estate. One of the first decisions you’ll be faced with besides whether you want to live in town or out of town, by the water or on the mainland, and how many bedrooms you need is do you prefer to live in a condo or a house. Whichever you decide, you can be assured we have a great selection of both in the Ocean Isle Beach real estate currently available.

The biggest benefit to a condo has always been the maintenance-free factor but that comes with a cost you won’t necessarily incur when you live in a house.

If you’re the type of person who enjoys being outdoors and taking care of your property then a house is probably better for you. You’ll be spending every weekend mowing the lawn (downside) but you’ll also have space to put in your own flower and vegetable gardens (upside). Another big benefit of a house is the outdoor privacy it offers and the indoor peace and quiet. There’s a lot to be said for not having to listen to people on the other side of the wall, especially when it comes to noisy children and barking dogs.

But a condo has its advantages too. It’s a safer place to live in that you have neighbors adjoined to your property that are more likely to keep track of any strangers showing up. Condos are easier to up and leave if you’re headed out on a month long vacation. You don’t have to worry about the lawn getting mowed or the flowers dying from lack of water. Living in a condos means belonging to a property owner association that hires a landscape company to maintain the grounds. Condos frequently offer such amenities as tennis courts, putting greens, outdoor swimming pools and fitness centers. Features you just won’t find with a house.

When you’re ready to take a look at Ocean Isle Beach real estate give us a call at CB Sloane (910-579-1144) and we’ll show you what we have.

Come For a Day, Stay Forever

Posted on March 15, 2012 by cbsloane

The Brunswick Islands in North Carolina are made up of Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach. The area is full of adventure, romance, history, and a whole lot more! It’s the perfect place for raising a family or retiring to, and there’s plenty of Holden Beach real estate ready and waiting to be your next home.

People love this area in part because the coastline is stunning and activities abound. Fishing, boating, golf, beaches, and museums — the area is rich in all these things and more. When you purchase Holden Beach real estate, you get a way of life and a place to live unlike any other. You’ll find a wealth of outdoor and indoor delights for the entire family right here, upscale dining, marinas just waiting for that boat you’ve always wanted, hiking and biking trails, and just about any kind of recreational activity you could possibly want.

Holden Beach is a great family beach waiting for discovery, and the area is chock full of parks, museums, shopping, and outdoor activities for every member of the family. Visit just once and you’ll want to move here. There are great opportunities to purchases Holden Beach real estate low, low prices in the area, so the entire family can retreat, regroup, and relax any time you choose.

Health Benefits of Living at the Beach

Posted on February 11, 2012 by cbsloane

Everyone enjoys the beach and always seems happier when they’re here but did you know there are health benefits related to being near the ocean? Vacationers experience this for a short time but when you live here it’s an everyday experience for you.

Come to coastal North Carolina and take a look at one of our Ocean Isle Beach condos. You’ll find living here your mind will be mentally sharper and your emotional attitude much more relaxed than it was when you arrived. There is a lot to be said about all this sun and salt water that just energizes and revitalizes you.

When you live in our Ocean Isle Beach condos you’ll have all types of outdoor activities to stay active with. From swimming and other water sports in the great Atlantic Ocean to walking the beach or playing on one or more of the many golf courses in the area. Our beach is a great place to ride a bicycle, walk or jog. It’s safe and uncrowded here. A good place to call “home”.

All the sunshine we have here in coastal North Carolina will have a positive effect on you. It will make you happier and your mood will be uplifted on a regular basis. There is a chemical explanation for the happiness felt by being at the beach. Endorphins, natural mood elevators, are released by the body after physical activity as simple as a five minute walk on the beach. We can promise that our Ocean Isle Beach condos, so close to the oceanfront, will give you the opportunity to spend more time outdoors.

OIB Golf Course Living

Posted on February 6, 2012 by cbsloane

There’s nothing better to a fisherman who happens to also love to golf than having their very own piece of real estate on a golf course. Living oceanfront where the best fishing in the country is at your fingertips is a dream come true for many. But owning your very own piece of Ocean Isle Beach golf course real estate to come home to after a day on the water, and be able to pick up your clubs and play a few holes – this is over-the-top paradise to many. It’s true though. We have affordable Ocean Isle Beach golf course real estate for sale that will have you scrambling to get yourself moved here.

Property prices are lower than they’ve ever been on Ocean Isle Beach and interest rates remain at the lowest rate in over 60 years. If you have a boat, bring it. If you have golf clubs, bring those, too. We have Ocean Isle Beach golf course real estate that provides a dock for your boat and you’ll find courses here and in the surrounding areas to keep you busy for years to come. Regardless of whether you require championship level courses or something a bit tamer, we have courses that you’re just going to love. But for a golf lover, nothing in this world beats being able to step out onto your back deck and gaze out at a beautiful fairway anytime of the day or night and know that it’s right there, just waiting for you to come out and play.

Happy Holidays to Everyone!

Posted on December 20, 2011 by cbsloane

Looking for an opportunity to purchase prime real estate in Brunswick County, North Carolina? Even at this time of year, you’re going to get the best deal with our Brunswick County Short Sales. Interest rates at their lowest in over 60 years make this the absolute best time to pursue real estate. Location, location, location is key to finding good investment properties and our Brunswick County Short Sales are in a ideal location!

Whether you’re looking for a condo, townhome, site-built home or residential building lot we have a large variety to choose from. Our Brunswick County Short Sales are a good way to take advantage of huge discounts on prime beach property today.

You’ll discover Brunswick County Short Sales here where you will be able to enjoy the magnificent view of the beautiful blue Atlantic Ocean right outside your door. Imagine living in a place where you wake to the sounds of waves crashing against the shore, gulls fishing in the surf, and a spectacular sunrise giving way to a clear Carolina blue sky. There’s only one word to describe living like this – awesome!

All of us at Coldwell Banker Sloane Realty would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season this year! Be safe, be blessed, and be happy during this most joyous time of year and beyond. We look forward to working with you in 2012!

Golf Course Property is Good Investment

Posted on December 9, 2011 by cbsloane

Golf course communities are a wonderful way to combine a relaxed, leisure life with a beautiful residential community.

Sunset Beach golf course real estate communities are high quality with immaculately groomed greens, picturesque landscapes and amazing views. Casual and avid golfers will enjoy living within walking distance of these courses and working on their game on a regular basis. Setting down roots in Sunset Beach golf course real estate and taking out membership in one or more of the associated courses is a perfect way to combine a passion for golf with a beautiful living location.

An advantage of investing in Sunset Beach golf course real estate is the potential for vacation rentals. Most golf communities make it possible for investors to rent out their properties to people looking to live in warmer regions during the winter season. Recently, there has been an increase in demand for vacation rental properties. These rentals are most popular when there are amenities such as a being part of a golf course community. Renters can enjoy the convenience of a furnished home combined with the bonus of being on a golf course. During the winter season, investors are opting to rent out their properties to retired individuals looking to spend time in warmer climates. During the summer season, investors can expect to rent their units out to families. Due to a recent trend of renting condo or housing units for vacations, Sunset Beach golf course real estate is proving to be a good return on investment. Equipped as a home away from home, vacationers are choosing vacation rentals more frequently especially within a golfing residence.

This Could Be Your Next Home

Posted on October 31, 2011 by cbsloane

There are so many beautiful homes in Brunswick County, North Carolina, that if you wanted to purchase one for yourself you’d probably have a tough time trying to decide among them. To make that choice just little bit easier we thought you might want to take a look at these Brunswick County foreclosures where the price makes the deal so much sweeter.

At 1745 Pharview, Ocean Isle Beach, is a beautiful 1800 sq ft, 3 bedroom 2 bath home in Lake Tree Shores. Located close to the beach it has a split bedroom plan. The community offers a clubhouse and pool. Close on or before October 31, 2011 and request 3.5% of the final sales price to be used towards closing costs! Go to HomePath website and click on Special Offers for details. Eligibility restrictions apply. List price is $167,900.

This 1700-1800 sq ft two story home located at 110 Cobblers, Carolina Shores, NC, has 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. This is a lovely townhouse in The Farm at Brunswick. Maintenance of the roof and siding, cable, high speed Internet, local and long distance phone charges are included in POA dues. Screened porch, loft on second floor. Amenities include irrigation system, insulated windows, off street parking for 2+ cars on driveway. List price is $139,900.

We’d be happy to show you these Brunswick County foreclosures or any of the other properties you’ll find listed on our website. If you have any questions at all about these Brunswick County foreclosures, don’t hesitate to give us a call.

NC Festival by the Sea

Posted on October 25, 2011 by cbsloane

Sunset Beach is a piece of paradise located along the North Carolina coast. The lifestyle here allows for peaceful evenings on your porch or beautiful sunsets walking the beach. The area offers first class amenities, dining, shopping, entertainment, activities, parks, trails, beautiful beaches, and more. Our large range of available Sunset Beach oceanfront real estate makes it easy to find the perfect home or condo for you and your family.

You’ll find Sunset Beach oceanfront real estate to be a great investment for families, couples, young professionals, or retirees looking for a relaxed lifestyle on the coast. You can live oceanfront, inland, in residential communities, in the country, near the beach, and anywhere in between. There are always events and festivals taking place in Brunswick County. Here is just a sampling of what’s coming up.

NC Festival by the Sea – October 29 & 30, 2011
The last full weekend in October, the Holden Beach Merchants Association hosts the very popular “NC Festival by the Sea.” This 2-day event is kicked off with a parade down the Holden Beach causeway. Arts and Crafts vendors are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. There will be a horsehoe tournament and a sandcastle building contest. Children enjoy face painting, huge kites flying overhead and the children’s rides and amusements. There is live musical entertainment both days at Holden Beach’s new pavilion. The North Carolina Festival by the Sea is a free event with plenty of free parking.

NC Oceanfront Real Estate

Posted on September 30, 2011 by cbsloane

If you’re looking for North Carolina real estate in Southport, Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach or anything in between, you can be assured there is plenty of NC Oceanfront Real Estate that we have available and would love to show you.

From luxury homes with the ocean and beach right outside your back door or a condominium with stunning views up and down the coast, the properties we have will knock your socks off. It’s a wonderful time to purchase NC Oceanfront Real Estate for investment purposes. Prices are low and interest rates are rock bottom. The baby boomers are coming of retirement age and have begun selecting their retirement properties. Some people will purchase now and use the property for investment purposes and rent it out until the time comes when they retire and move here full-time. Either way it’s a great idea to buy now, or buy soon.

Coastal North Carolina is a beautiful place to retire to with a year round mild climate, golf courses galore (the Golf Capital of the Country is a short drive away in Myrtle Beach!), and many places to partake in fitness activities such as tennis, biking, walking, kayaking and canoeing. The historical city of Wilmington, NC, is just a short distance north and makes for a wonderful day trip of sightseeing and partaking in one of their frequent festivals and special events such as their 32nd Annual Riverfest Celebration being held from October 7-9.

Wilmington’s Riverfest is celebrated in October every year and runs from the foot of Market Street to Cape Fear Community College. Currently drawing nearly a quarter-million people. Riverfest has about 200 craft and food vendors plus fireworks, entertainment on two stages, the Great Waiters Wine Race, Run the River 8K Race, various exhibits and a children’s area. Additional Riverfest activities include skateboard competitions, street dance, wakeboard competition and a musical Battle on the River by a number of bands, a film festival, and Art in the Garden tours of gorgeous private and public gardens enhanced by art and music.

If you’ll be in the area give us a call and we’ll take you around to see some of our NC Oceanfront Real Estate.

Holden Beach Real Estate

Posted on September 24, 2011 by cbsloane

Holden Beach is one of three beach areas that make up the South Brunswick Island in North Carolina. The other two being Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle Beach. The area is a favorite destination for anyone seeking the peacefulness and solitude of living in a small seaside town. It is known for embracing those who share a love for everything ocean-front communities have to offer. There is a substantial amount of Holden Beach real estate available from residential homes to condos and villas.

The business community includes a few small, locally-owned stores and eateries as well as a post office. The island has avoided the commercial chains and unchecked development found in many other beach communities. There is a fishing pier where pier fishing and charter fishing is offered, within walking distance to small shops and specialty stores.

Intermingled with Holden Beach real estate the area offers a variety of food opportunities. You can get fresh calabash style food or country cooking, BBQ or Italian/Mexican/Asian food as well as just a simple sandwich.

There are various places for sightseeing that will take your breath away. Lighthouses, ferry rides, aquariums, historic sites, golfing, Broadway variety type shows, a battleship, museum, planetarium are some of the nearby places where you could easily spend all of your time. If you wish to go shopping then don’t worry, Holden beach also make this available to its guests.

Mark your calendar now for the upcoming North Carolina Oyster Festival on October 15–16, 2011. The N.C. Oyster Shucking Championship at the Oyster Festival is hard to beat for a good time. A champion oyster shucker is selected to compete in the national oyster-shucking competition with hopes of going to the international competition in Ireland. Folks love it so much there’s even an amateur division. Featuring mountains of the South Brunswick Islands’ favorite food, in season at this time, the festival also offers continuous live music, arts and crafts vendors, delicious food, activities for the kids, a 5K, 10K and 1-mile fun run, an oyster stew cook-off and more.

We’d be happy to meet with you and show you any of our available Holden Beach real estate.

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