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Monthly Archives: December 2008
Right whale makes encore appearance off Wrightsville Beach
And like the first time “Calvin” was spotted off Wrightsville Beach four years to the day, the North Atlantic right whale wasn’t alone. Researchers taking an aerial survey Tuesday morning saw two whales moving south about 10 miles east of … Continue reading
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Local Population Continues To Grow!
All five counties in our area have seen population growth since 2000. Brunswick County is growing at a faster rate than the others, and estimates suggest that will continue. Since 2000, Brunswick County’s population has increased by more than 30,000 … Continue reading
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Forbes Lists Hampstead Homes As Highest In Retaining Home Equity Values
One of the most desirable North Carolina areas is in Hampstead. What a perfect location. In between the waterfront and the Holly Shelter Game Land, you can probably see in your mind’s eye the beautiful coast and equally desirable park … Continue reading
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Temperatures on Carolina coast set records
While parts of the nation were shivering and covered in snow and ice, the Carolina coast was enjoying record high temperatures this weekend. The National Weather Service in Wilmington, N.C., reports that North Myrtle Beach reached 70 degrees Sunday, beating … Continue reading
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Six Tax Breaks Every Homeowner Should Know
Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” More than 200 years later, this certainly holds true. And while being a homeowner won’t add years to your life, the modern … Continue reading
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Don’t Miss Tax Deductions On Your Real Estate Investment
There are an estimated 11 million real estate investors in the U.S., according to IRS data. However, not all of them chose to be a real estate investor. Some accidentally became investors due to market conditions. “There are people who … Continue reading
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Convincing a Buyer that NOW is a Great Time to Buy?
Question: “How can I convince a buyer that now is a good time to buy?” Answer: You can’t and you shouldn’t.
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Washington Report: New Congress and Fannie Mae
The Obama administration still has three weeks before taking over in Washington, but the new Congress arrives in town much earlier – January 6th. Besides a massive economic relief package — which is expected to cost anywhere from $800 billion … Continue reading
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Mortgage Rate Update
Today’s FHA rates still hover under 5% and other government loans such as USDA stay around the low to mid 5′s. For a quote on current mortgage rates or for more information on our many products please contact an Alpha … Continue reading
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New Resources on Alpha Mortgage Website
Three new pages on Alpha Mortgage’s website allow visitors to view information on the Home Buying Process, Refinance Process and of course some information on the importance of credit scoring and how it works. To check out these pages see … Continue reading
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