Date Archives: September 2021

Your living room is one of the focal points of your home, and probably one of the most lived-in rooms, after the kitchen. This makes it important to decorate in ways that are both functional and attractive, yet our real estate agents see a lot of homes that fail at achieving either one. As you're decorating your home or staging it to sell, make sure you don't make these common decorating mistakes.

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One of our real estate agents' favorite things to do in Southport is perusing the many great local businesses in the city. Local business is often one of the biggest factors that makes a place unique, with one-of-a-kind products, and more importantly one-of-a-kind people you just can't find anywhere else. This is true for Southport, and the best place you can see this for yourself is on Howe Street. Cutting straight through the heart of Southport before finishing right on the water, Howe Street is the perfect display of what makes Southport so great to the people who live here. And if you're in the mood for shopping or just for finding something new, look no further than these uniquely Southport businesses.

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Brunswick County's residential real estate market once again saw increased prices and low inventory in August. While total sales volume was slightly down in August, total year-to-date sales volume is up 44.5% compared the same month last year.

"On the surface it might seem like last month saw a slight downturn, but when you look closely, the big picture shows that the market is maintaining strength." said BCAR CEO Cynthia Walsh. "Overall, the market is stable and with year-to-date sales up 44.5%, it is more than a possibility we will reach $2 billion in sales before the 4^th quarter."

In August 2021 Brunswick County saw $246,620,000 in total sales, a 0.7% decrease from last August's $248,323,000. Despite this decrease, total year-to-date sales are up 44.5% compared to 2020, increasing from $1,244,333,000 to $1,797,989,429.

While number of units sold fell slightly with a 11.1% decrease from 667 to 593, the six-month average remains consistent at approximately 600 – 650 sales a month. The average sales price increased 11.7%, from $372,449 to $415,883, fueled by a higher number of luxury home sales. One hundred and twelve homes sold between $500,000 – $999,999 and 23 homes sold for over $1 million, with the largest two sales being over $3 million.

Average sale prices for the year are up 20.4% compared to last year, increasing from $318,948 to $338,919, and the number of units sold through August is up from $3,820 to $4,666, a 22.1% increase. Demand is high with listings on the market for about 20 days. New listings in August 2021 saw a 7.2% increase, growing from 636 to 682.

Brunswick County

New Listings

• August 2021: 682
• August 2020: 636
• Increase/Decrease: +7.2%

Units Sold

• August 2021: 593
• August 2020: 667
• Increase/Decrease: -11.1%

Average Sales Price

• August 2021: $415,883
• August 2020: $372,449
• Increase/Decrease: +11.7%

Total Sales Volume

• August 2021: $246,620,000
• August 2020: $248,323,000
• Increase/Decrease: -0.7%

Bladen County

New Listings

• August 2021: 20
• August 2020: 7
• Increase/Decrease: +185.7%

Units Sold

• August 2021: 13
• August 2020: 3
• Increase/Decrease: +333.3%

Average Sales Price

• August 2021: $232,469
• August 2020: $700,000
• Increase/Decrease: -66.8%

Total Sales Volume

• August 2021: $3,020,000
• August 2020: $2,100,000
• Increase/Decrease: +43.8%

Columbus County

New Listings

• August 2021: 37
• August 2020: 33
• Increase/Decrease: +12.1%

Units Sold

• August 2021: 33
• August 2020: 26
• Increase/Decrease: +26.9%

Average Sales Price

• August 2021: $246,548
• August 2020: $162,583
• Increase/Decrease: +51.6%

Total Sales Volume

• August 2021: $8,140,000
• August 2020: $4,230,000
• Increase/Decrease: +92.4%

Source: The Brunswick County Association of REALTORS® (BCAR)  http://www.bcarnc.com.

Our real estate agents have seen it all when it comes to home remodels. We've seen run-down houses transformed into palaces, and we've seen homeowners get lost in the weeds and wind up totally in over their heads.

That's why we're always eager to offer our assistance and advice when it comes to renovation. Whether you're fixing up a house you just bought or are getting ready to list your Southport home for sale, these are the biggest DIY home improvement mistakes to avoid.

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Our real estate agents sometimes get asked, "what's your favorite thing about life in Southport?" There are some obvious answers: the beach, the weather, the scenery. But one that often flies under the radar is the food. Here in the Southport area, we have some truly amazing eateries serving cuisine from all around the world. These are some of our favorites!

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