Got Pets at Home?

Do you have a pet at home?  Print this card and keep it in your wallet.  If you're in an accident and can't speak, someone can (hopefully) be called to take care of your pets until you can.  Especially important for those of us who live alone.

JUST LISTED -- OCEAN VIEWS!

JUST LISTED! $449,000!

2015 S Shore Dr #B,Surf City, NC 28445-6781 (Click for More Pictures)

NEW LISTING! Surf City, NC $449,000 ~ Fabulous 2nd row beach home with amazing ocean views from all levels! Income producing & strong vacation rental history!

JUST LISTED!

REDUCED! $259,900!

701 Paisley Court (Click for More Pictures)

Welcome home to this wonderful 4 BDR, 2 BA split floor plan plus FROG in one of Wilmington's most desirable school districts! Spacious, open layout features hardwood floors, volume ceilings, beautiful wainscoting in formal dining & a huge family room with cozy, wood burning fireplace. Bright & cheery kitchen has open bar counter & eat-in breakfast room nook overlooking the expansive back yard. French doors open to an optional 4th BDR, currently a home office & an ideal space for formal living/study. Gracious master suite boasts trey ceiling, walk-in closet, vaulted ceiling in bath, dual vanities, jacuzzi tub & separate shower. Large FROG provides additional living/flex space & offers easy access to more storage in the partially floored attic. A fully fenced, private back yard, generous-sized deck, custom pool, hot tub, fire pit, gazebo, built-in bbq & tiki bar make this the perfect home for families & entertaining friends. Cul-de-sac lot, two car garage & Home Warranty included!

Is your broker licensed?

So you're in the market to buy or sell a home or maybe you're thinking of hiring a property manager. Maybe you got a recommendation from friend or did a search online and located someone you think will be great. Be sure to take the extra step of checking to ensure that the person with whom you've decided to work actually holds a current LICENSE to practice.

You should take this step even if you found your new broker on the site of major brokerage firm or some other real estate related website. It might surprise you to learn that a lot of firms take an inordinate amount of time to remove "inactive" agents from their websites.   Other websites may never remove inactive agent information leaving the consumer vulnerable.

Protect yourself. Ask your broker for his or her license number (which, if they're following the law, was provided to you on the legally required "Working with Real Estate Agents" document upon first meeting. You can use that number, or if you don't have it, simply do a search with their name at the North Carolina Real Estate Commission website.  If you can't find them there, be suspicious and call the Commission.

 

Wilmington has THREE of North Carolina's top 18 burgers!

For those who love burgers, you'll be glad to know that Wilmington has THREE* of North Carolina's best burgers! And for those of you who don't eat burgers, we can attest that Tazy's also does an awesome grilled cheese.

 

*Thanks to our sharp-eyed fan, Christine, for noting that we missed one of the winners!

Tell the Governor to Restore the Historic Preservation Tax Credit!

If you love historic properties as much as we do, now is the time to take action to help provide incentives to preserve them.

 

We Salute Our Veterans!

WaveHouse Properties is pleased to offer current military service members and veterans a discount of $450 toward a home purchase or sale*, which can be used toward a home warranty, home inspection, or moving expenses.  We thank you for your service!

* To be credited at settlement with WaveHouse Properties.

Wilmington Seniors Expo

FREE ADMISSION FOR SENIORS!

Joni and Gregory are excited to be on-hand at the Wilmington Seniors Expo, sponsored by Senior Citizens Discount Card.  Come out and meet us and other local businesses offering discounts to Wilmington's Seniors!

As previously announced, WaveHouse Properties is pleased to offer Seniors a discount of $450 toward a home purchase or sale*, which can be used toward a home warranty, home inspection, or moving expenses.  

We'll also being raffling off a gift basket of goodies including a $50 gift certificate!

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

New Hanover County Senior Resource Center

2222 South College Road

Wilmington, NC 28403

910-798-6400

* Credited at settlement of transaction with WaveHouse Properties.

Just Listed in Rocky Point!

105 Kimberly Ct, Rocky Point, NC 28457-9578

Amazing value! Spacious home with bonus room/flex space! Energy efficient & low maintenance featuring ENERGYSTAR® SolarZone Insulated Windows, casings, 2'' blinds (Dec14); rear deck (Oct14), water heater 2013, roof & gutter system 2012. Laminate wood floors throughout; ceramic tile baths & laundry room. Peaceful, country setting. Rocking chair front porch & charming foyer front entry. Split floor plan. Expansive family room w/raised-rock fireplace & cozy gas logs. Open transition to kitchen w/eat in area, breakfast bar/island & all appliances. Bonus room accessible from kitchen or family room-perrfect flex space for office/den, formal living/dining, craft/hobby room or awesome playroom! Private master suite, huge 13 x 5 walk-in closet, garden tub & separate shower. Two additional large bedrooms, closet/storage space & full bath situated on opposite end of home. Laundry room w/blt-in cabinets, washer/dryer. One year home warranty included!  ~ $119,775

We "HEART" You!

Today is "National Wear Red Day".  One in three women die of heart disease and stroke each year. Celebrate National Wear Red Day with Go Red For Women on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015 to help save women’s lives.

It's hard to imagine a "funny" video on this topic, but we found one.  And we'd like you to watch it and learn.  So many of us ignore the early warning signs.  This video may just be something you remember if you find yourself experiencing them.  Please take a few minutes to watch.

Orlando Jones loves Wilmington!

According to Star News, Orlando Jones thinks Wilmington is so awesome he's going to make it his home, despite the fact that Sleepy Hollow will be moving to Atlanta because our state decided to rescind film incentives.  Thanks, Orlando for sticking with us.  

Senior Citizens Discount Card

WaveHouse Properties is proud to announce partnership with the Senior Citizens Discount Card program.  This worthwhile, national, discount program is free for senior citizens and provides a variety of discounts. If you or someone you know would benefit by having one of these free cards, please let us know and we'll hook you up.

What's the WaveHouse discount?  $450 toward a home warranty, home inspection or moving expenses, payable at settlement of any home sold or purchased through our brokerage.

We look forward to being of service to the Wilmington senior community.  Gregory even holds the Senior Housing Specialist (SHS) designation.

Living in 258 Square Feet? Could you do it?

This is truly one of the most interesting uses of space, I've ever seen.  This man transformed a 258 square foot space into a contemporary living space in San Francisco.  Despite a desire to live more simply, truth be told, I only know one person who could live in a space this small.  Could you?  Take a look!

Who you gonna call?

No, not GhostBusters!

We're often asked for referrals to qualified professionals, especially from first-time home buyers or folks who are relocating to Wilmington.  So if you're looking for an appliance repairman, an interior designer, insurance agent, painter, financial adviser, we got you covered. We can even hook you up with a Shaman -- Pat Vlach -- to deal with those annoying ghosts!  These are some of our favorites! Of course, we hope you'll call us for all your real estate needs.

Stay Warm Safely!

Winter Fire Prevention

Winter is a big season for fires for many reasons.  Recently one of our tenants caused a small fire by unattended cooking.  Another friend posted a FaceBook photo of a big batch of dryer lint she had collected from her vent.  Thankfully, she caught it before it became a problem. One of the major causes of winter fires is simply us trying to stay warm.    

Facts about home heating fires

• From 2008-2010, an average of 50,100 heating fires in residential buildings occurred in the United States each year and resulted in an annual average of approximately 150 deaths, 575 injuries and $326 million in property loss.
• Heating was the second leading cause of all residential building fires following cooking.
• Residential building heating fires peaked in the early evening hours between 5 and 9 p.m. with the highest peak between 6 and 8 p.m. This 4-hour period accounted for 30 percent of all residential building heating fires.
• Residential building heating fires peaked in January (21 percent) and declined to the lowest point during the summer months from June to August.
• Confined fires, those fires confined to chimneys, flues or fuel burners, accounted for 87 percent of residential building heating fires.
• Thirty percent of the nonconfined residential building heating fires occurred because the heat source was too close to things that can burn.

Source: Heating Fires in Residential Buildings (2008-2010) PDF 424 KB

Here is some great information to help you prevent a fire in your home:

Put a Freeze on Winter Fires
Winter Fires: Safety TIps for the Home
Portable Heater Safety

Stay warm and stay safe!  

Have you checked your credit lately?

Identity theft is real and checking your credit is wise, whether you're planning to buy a house or not. Did you know you're entitled to a free copy of your credit reports every year? January is a good time to add this task to your calendar. 

There are lots of companies out there offering "free credit reports" if you sign up for their monitoring service. But you don't need to do that, simply visit annualcreditreport.com.  After answering a number of questions that will verify your identity, you will have access to all three of your full credit reports.

Wrightsville Beach Among Top 20 Surfing Towns

The good folks at National Geographic have just listed their choices of the 20 best surfing towns in the world. On it is our own local favorite, Wrightsville Beach.

 

Surf's UP!!

Gregory Maley

WaveHouse Properties

910-833-4251

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Temperatures are DROPPING! Don't forget that pets get cold, too!

Joni and Gregory are both dedicated dog-lovers.  Given the upcoming cold weather, it seems like a good time to post about local ordinances for pet care. The following was posted earlier today on the  New Hanover Sheriff's Office Animal Services Unit Facebook page:

"It shall be unlawful for any person to keep animals under unsanitary or inhumane conditions or fail to provide proper food and water at all times, shelter from the weather, reasonably clean quarters and proper medical attention for the sick, diseased or injured animals, as well as adequate inoculations against diseases, according to the species of animal kept."

What does that mean for pet housing?

"For the outdoor dog, if the temperature drops down into the 20’s or even zero, so long as he is protected from the wind and drafts and has good bedding, he will stay warm and snug. Few breeds of outdoor dogs need their living quarters heated. The most important thing is a dry, well insulated house protected from the wind. It should not face the cold north. In severe cold, an empty burlap sack or curtain should be nailed over the opening of the house and your pet will soon learn to walk under it. There are many types of housing but one that’s waterproof, preferably located next to a protected wall and away from the north winds is recommended. The floor of the house shouldn't be any lower than 3 inches from the ground. Bedding is an excellent idea, at least 5 inches thick, for your pet to curl up in. Old blankets, rugs or pine shavings are best, unless your pet is a chewer then pine shavings may prove a hazard to avoid."

Stay warm and keep your pets safe.  

~Joni and Gregory

UNDER CONTRACT!

UNDER CONTRACT!

7379 Hazelstone Lane, Leland, NC 28451

~ Leland Real Estate Sales ~

Located in lovely Leland, just minutes from downtown and both Brunswick County and New Hanover County Beaches, this spacious 3 bedroom +FROG (Finished Room Over Garage) home is ready for for move-in. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, this home offers a large, fenced back yard with shed for additional storage. Additional unfinished space over garage could be finished for additional bedroom or office or simply used for additional storage as-is. Two-car attached garage includes closeted washer and dryer. Property has been tenant-occupied for the past five years, so could be an excellent investment opportunity as well. Owner will consider closing assistance. $155,900!

Gregory Maley

WaveHouse Properties, LLC

910-833-4251