Date Archives: September 2022

For every homeowner, the living room is an important space. It serves as the first impression of your home and a gathering place for entertaining family and friends. Our real estate agents think your living room is one of your home's most important spaces that can make or break a real estate deal.

Living room spaces come in all shapes and sizes with different ceiling heights, materials, and special features. Whatever the size and style, you can create space and ambiance just by changing up your room layout. Take a look at some layout ideas that can shake up your living room's design appeal.

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Southport, NC, offers a wealth of dining options, including flavors and cuisines from all over the globe. There's great food here for every taste, and if you have a hankering for some next-level fried rice, be sure to check out our real estate agents' favorite Asian restaurants in Southport!

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SHALLOTTE, N.C. - Brunswick County Association of Realtors

In August, Brunswick County's residential real estate market saw higher prices, fewer new listings, and fewer homes sold compared to last August.  

"While there is talk nationally of a real estate slowdown, Brunswick County's market continues to demonstrate remarkable stability," said Cynthia Walsh, BCAR CEO. "When looking at these numbers, it's important to remember just how abnormal the past few years have been. While the number of homes sold is down slightly compared to last year, sales have been pretty much steady month over month for the past two years, generally hovering between 500 and 600 sales per month, with our usual seasonal dip in December, January, and February. Overall, our market remains on track to once again do something that was unheard of prior to 2020: surpass $2 billion in total sales before the end of the year."

Brunswick County saw $232,570,000 in total sales volume in August 2022, a 5.7% decrease from last August's $246,620,000. The average sales price increased 9.4%, from $415,883 to $455,130. New listings were down 10.4%, from 682 to 611. The number of units sold in August dropped 13.8% compared to last year, from 593 to 511, and homes spent an average of 26 days on the market. The absorption rate, which is the amount of time it would take to sell all available inventory, remains at two months. Brunswick County's luxury market remained strong in August with 19 sales in excess of $1 million and two sales of $2 million or more.

Year-to-date sales volume through August is $1,741,530,000, down 3.1% from $1,797,989,429 last year. Average sales prices for the year are 14.8% higher than in 2021, increasing from $383,919 to $440,574. The number of units sold through August is down 17.6%, from 4,666 to 3,846, and the number of new listings is down 9.2%, from 5,135 to 4,664.

Brunswick County

• New Listings
  • August 2022: 611
  • August 2021: 682
  • Increase/Decrease: -10.4%
• Units Sold
  • August 2022: 511
  • August 2021: 593
  • Increase/Decrease: -13.8%
• Average Sales Price
  • August 2022: $455,130
  • August 2021: $415,883
  • Increase/Decrease: +9.4%
• Median Sales Price
  • August 2022: $370,000
  • August 2021: $325,000
  • Increase/Decrease: +13.8%
• Total Sales Volume
  • August 2022: $232,570,000
  • August 2021: $246,620,000
  • Increase/Decrease: -5.7%

Bladen County

• New Listings
  • August 2022: 14
  • August 2021: 20
  • Increase/Decrease: -30%
• Units Sold
  • August 2022: 12
  • August 2021: 13
  • Increase/Decrease: -7.7%
• Average Sales Price
  • August 2022: $305,300
  • August 2021: $232,469
  • Increase/Decrease: +31.3%
• Total Sales Volume
  • August 2022: $3,660,000
  • August 2021: $3,020,000
  • Increase/Decrease: +21.2%

Columbus County

• New Listings
  • August 2022: 45
  • August 2021: 37
  • Increase/Decrease: +21.6%
• Units Sold
  • August 2022: 32
  • August 2021: 33
  • Increase/Decrease: -3%
• Average Sales Price
  • August 2022: $242,337
  • August 2021: $246,548
  • Increase/Decrease: -1.7%
• Total Sales Volume
  • August 2022: $7,750,000
  • August 2021: $8,140,000
  • Increase/Decrease: -4.8%

Robeson County

• New Listings
  • August 2022: 10
  • August 2021: 13
  • Increase/Decrease: -23.1%
• Units Sold
  • August 2022: 6
  • August 2021: 7
  • Increase/Decrease: -14.3%
• Average Sales Price
  • August 2022: $153,083
  • August 2021: $186,214
  • Increase/Decrease: -17.8%
• Total Sales Volume
  • August 2022: $918,500
  • August 2021: $1,300,000
  • Increase/Decrease: -29.3%

The Brunswick County Association of REALTORS® (BCAR) is the local association level of the largest trade association in the nation, presently serving its members, which are comprised of REALTORS®, Appraisers, and Affiliate Members. For more information, please visit http://www.bcarnc.com.

If you're looking for a new home, it's important to look at a variety of properties before you make a final decision. Whether you're drawn to new homes with the latest amenities or old homes with charm and character, advice from our real estate agents can help you find the right home for you.

If you want bells and whistles, updated style, country charm, and waterfront views, you'll find all of them in Southport homes for sale. However, an important thing to consider is the age of the home. Let's take a look at some pros and cons of buying new homes vs. old homes that may impact your lifestyle and finances.

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Home improvements are a great way to make repairs and upgrades that create a more comfortable home; however, the costs to make them can be significant. Before you start renovations, our real estate agents suggest that you take a close look at your ROI — your return on investment.

A return on investment is calculated by dividing your gain by the costs of your investment. ROI is the profit you recoup from a repair, upgrade, or renovation when you sell your home. In Southport homes for sale, ROI can vary significantly depending on the type of renovations you do.

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It's no exaggeration to call Southport, North Carolina, a paddler's paradise. Offering access to seemingly endless miles of the Cape Fear River and Intracoastal Waterway, Southport is ripe for exploration.

And with fall in the air, there's never been a better time to hit the water. Whether you want to book a guided kayak tour, rent kayaks for the weekend, or just need a place to launch your own craft, you have a lot of great options. Our real estate agents are excited to share their favorite kayak tours and rentals in the Southport area.

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National Cheeseburger Day is one of those holidays that our real estate agents can really get behind. We're lucky to have some really exceptional burger restaurants here in the Southport, NC area, and in honor of National Cheeseburger Day on September 18, we're here to share our favorites!

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