Many recent upgrades including master bath with large walk in shower and separate tub with double vanity sinks and granite top. Wonderful master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, fireplace and incredible sunset views.

Kitchen and bar are beautifully done with UBATUBA Granite tops and Kraftmaid cabinets.

Living room and dining rooms both have great water views, beautiful oak floors and fireplace in the living room. Private dock with lift in one of the slips.

 35 Pipers Neck Road – $2,495,000

The updated kitchen has granite countertops, custom tiled backsplash, new stainless appliances, ceramic tile flooring and a 5 burner range. The kitchen, breakfast area and family room are all open; have tall ceilings, allowing ease of communication.

There are two stairwells leading to the upstairs, one near the front entrance and the other adjacent to the kitchen. Enjoy the benefits of gas heat, hot water, fireplace and cooking. Other features of this fine home include a security system, central vacuum, surround sound wiring, and oversized garage.

Georgetowne is conveniently located near Monkey Junction and is in close proximity to New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Georgetowne offers a quality lifestyle, complete with a large community pool

 4316 Tollington Drive $388,000

Let me show you this beautiful home as well as any other MLS listing at Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, Oak Island, Bald Head Island or the mainland golf areas and Shallotte!

As an Accredited Buyer Representative Martha Pope can furnish information and represent you with regard to any properties in the Multiple Listing Service.

For more information on this or any other property anywhere in the area please contact Martha: martha@pope-realestate.com.

4 bedroom (1 upstairs), 2 bathroom (both downstairs) home located at the end of a cul-de-sac in Grayson Park.

Large, professionally landscaped and maintained fenced yard with screen porch.

Hardwoods and tile throughout entire home except one bedroom. Modern kitchen has maple cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and solid surface countertops.

Master suite has large walk-in closet and 2nd large bathroom closet, double vanity, and separate shower/tub. Move in ready!

8686 Grayson Park Drive $239,000
Let me show you this beautiful home as well as any other MLS listing at Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, Oak Island, Bald Head Island or the mainland golf areas and Shallotte!

As an Accredited Buyer Representative Martha Pope can furnish information and represent you with regard to any properties in the Multiple Listing Service.

For more information on this or any other property anywhere in the area please contact Martha: martha@pope-realestate.com.

Buying a bank owned property can be a complex purchase but an Accredited Real Estate Buyer’s Agent can put their years of experience to work to help you navigate the process and to negotiate the best bargain you can – keeping your financial circumstances and the worth of the property in mind.

Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing a REO/Bank Owned property:

Some Advantages

• You can take your time deciding as there is no mandatory fixed time limit as there is in an auction.
• You will have an opportunity to really get a good look at the property to ascertain its condition and what repairs and maintenance may need to be done.
• The bank makes the arrangements to evict the former owners so there is no inconvenience or awkwardness for the buyer.
• Liens on the property aren’t a factor because the bank itself takes care of that.

Some Disadvantages

• A Bank/REO Owned property may be more expensive to purchase than one that is acquired during the pre-foreclosure phase. Even though the property is unsold, it is still unlikely that a bank will sell it at rock bottom prices. Sometimes the price fixed by the bank is more than the market value of the property. Your Accredited Real Estate Buyer’s Agent can best advise you on the property’s value as an opportunity.
• In many cases a bank will want to dispose off the property in an as-is condition. To protect yourself from having any nasty surprises your a good Accredited Real Estate Buyer’s Agent will put in an ‘inspection contingency’ condition. This is to give you the right to inspect the property and rescind your offer if the property is fails to measure up to.
• Banks are not required to issue a Property Condition Disclosure Statement. However, if a qualified, Accredited Real Estate Buyer’s Agent is involved, he/she will provide a Property Condition Disclosure Statement to you.

In purchasing a Bank Owned/REO property you will have to make your offer to the bank. Even though the auction was not successful the bank is still going to attempt to get the best price they can. When you make an offer, the bank will counter your offer with one that is generally higher than your offer. You will want to settle on a maximum price you are willing to offer and then make a final offer. Thereafter it will be put submitted for the bank’s approval after which a decision will be taken.

Purchasing an REO or bank owned property can be a complex purchase. As an Accredited Real Estate Buyer’s Agent I put my years of experience to work to help you navigate the process for a beneficial outcome. I can help you to negotiate the best bargain you can keeping your financial circumstances and the worth of the property in mind.

My website http://pope-realestate.com contains current, frequently updated listings of all foreclosures in Brunswick County (homes & land) as well as Wilmington, NC, Wrightsville Beach, NC and Carolina Beach, NC

For more information on these or any other foreclosures please contact Martha Pope:
email: martha@pope-realestate.com
phone: 910.619.7673

By Martha Pope – Accredited Buyers Representative of the National Association of Realtors. This beautiful coastal and golf area is and always has been an incredible and fun place to vacation and it is also a terrific environment in which to own property. Whether you envision a second home on the Island or at one of the area signature golf courses, the fun factor and the investment potential for you remains strong.

You might be amazed at the rental income one of these homes can generate while you get to vacation here also.

Some of you may have witnessed drops in your own home equity values or may be nervous because you have heard so much, for so long, about soft real estate markets – and you are understandably concerned.

While the market here has slowed somewhat it has held up much better than in other areas of the country. What this means is that as the economy improves nationwide the market in this area is apt to rebound much quicker. This could mean a great opportunity for those looking for a great investment.

Knowing the market where you plan to buy and determining the true value of any property under consideration (based on past sales and not necessarily the current asking price) will assure that you make the right decision and make your purchase at the right price.

Selling real estate at Ocean Isle Beach and this entire gorgeous area for the last almost 30 years has just been a wonderful life and I am truly grateful to have ended up here! If you are looking to invest in real estate in this area I would love to sit down with you and share my knowledge and expertise as an Accredited Buyer Representative of the National Association of Realtors with you.

We can discuss the boundaries of the market, locate the best property for you, purchase it at the best price possible, and finally help you put the correct financing in place by relentless comparison shopping!

At your leisure I invite you to visit my website at pope-realestate.com and click on the local MLS logo to check out what’s for sale currently. I welcome any questions or requests at any time.

By Martha Pope – Accredited Buyers Representative of the National Association of Realtors. If I can help answer any questions, furnish further information or assist in any way please contact me at my website: pope-realestate.com