Investing in Beach Property

Many home buyers are taking advantage of low interest rates and realizing their dream of owning a beach house. Purchasing beachfront Southport NC real estate, may be the best decision investment home buyers will ever make. While the beach house itself is a prized possession, owners of Southport NC real estate have a scenic view … Continue reading Investing in Beach Property

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Benefits of Beach House Investing

With today’s current housing market flooded, in which homes for sale are priced low, many home buyers are now realizing their dreams of owning their own beach house. Beachfront property like Holden Beach real estate, may be the best decision investment home buyers will ever make. While the beach house itself is already a prized … Continue reading Benefits of Beach House Investing

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Time to Buy?

Okay, by now there is no way that you haven’t heard!  The real estate market is down!  Were you expecting that one? What this means to you? As the market is down and credit for aspiring homeowners is falling there are fewer and fewer ‘qualified’ buyers.  The difference is, the market may seem like it … Continue reading Time to Buy?

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It is okay to ask — What is the plan for selling my home?

No agent can guarantee that they will be able to sell your home.  However, Sloane Realty has decades of experience in the Brunswick County real estate market and they’d love to help you. One of the most important interview questions that you should ask your real estate agent is, “How do you plan to sell … Continue reading It is okay to ask — What is the plan for selling my home?

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Why now is the time to buy

In any economic market the ‘market’ is always uncertian.  The only things that can give clear indication of when it’s time to buy and time to sell are key economic indicators.  Just today, Yahoo! Finance reported jobless claims increased and labor costs decreased. What does this mean?   The labor costs decreasing and productivity increasing indicates inflation will … Continue reading Why now is the time to buy

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Quick Lesson in Ratios for Home Buyers

These are the ratios that banks and mortgage lenders are concerned with when lending the money to sell a home.  When you’re looking for Ocean Isle Beach Real Estate be sure to do your home work.  Sloane Realty is here to assist you in your endeavor to purchase Ocean Isle Beach Real Estate. (article excerpt … Continue reading Quick Lesson in Ratios for Home Buyers

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The Concept of Real Estate Supply and Demand

The real estate market is a business cycle. There are buyers’ markets and then there are sellers’ markets. The cycle is all based on the concept of supply and demand. During a “sellers’ market,” homes sell quickly and sellers’ are in control of prices. This results in increased prices. During “buyers’ markets,” homes tend to … Continue reading The Concept of Real Estate Supply and Demand

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Buying Your First Home in Ocean Isle

Nothing can compare to the excitement of buying your first home. Owning a house is a classic aspect of the American dream that you do not think about until everything seems to be going right in your life. Remember though, buying a home is no walk in the park. You might find several houses that … Continue reading Buying Your First Home in Ocean Isle

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Ocean Isle Beach Rentals & Sunset Beach Rentals Income and Expenses

Include all of the income that your receive from the use of the property. This includes money received by tenants for utilities which may also be considered a rental deductable. Lease cancellation payments as well as fair market value of services or property received in place of money are considered rental income. Income does not … Continue reading Ocean Isle Beach Rentals & Sunset Beach Rentals Income and Expenses

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Buying versus Renting Ocean Isle Beach Real Estate

Making the decision to rent or buy can be a tough one. There are benefits to both depending on the market, your financial position and needs. Here are some issues to consider: The down payment for Ocean Isle Beach real estate and closing costs are likely to exceed any initial cash outlays associated with renting. … Continue reading Buying versus Renting Ocean Isle Beach Real Estate

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