tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23065187292497071442024-03-05T01:33:56.316-05:00Luxury Homes Wilmington NCLuxury homes in Wrightsville Beach, Figure Eight Island and Landfall.Everything from Ocean front to Intracoastal front properties.Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-34773013951549180912017-05-11T13:38:00.004-04:002017-05-11T13:42:06.891-04:00Spring Housing Market Strong<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="color: #606060; font-family: "helvetica" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 8.5pt;"><span style="color: white;">Similar to tension in a spring, the lack of inventory available for sale
in the Wilmington market right now is what is holding back the market. Many potential
sellers believe that waiting until Spring is in their best interest, and
traditionally they would have been right. Buyer demand has seasonality to it,
which usually falls off in the winter months, especially in areas of the
country impacted by arctic temperatures and conditions.<br />
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Demand for Wilmington housing has remained strong as mortgage rates have remained near
historic lows. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently reported
that the top 10 dates sellers listed their homes in 2016 all fell
in April, May or June. Those who act quickly and list now could benefit greatly
from additional exposure to buyers prior to a flood of more competition coming
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Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-25928132421123885342017-05-11T13:29:00.002-04:002017-05-11T13:39:17.564-04:00Looking to Move Up to a Luxury Home?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If your
house no longer fits your needs and you are planning on buying a luxury home,
now is a great time to do so! We recently shared data from <em>Trulia’s Market Mismatch Study</em> which showed that in today’s
premium home market, buyers are in control. The inventory of homes for sale in
the luxury market far exceeds those searching to purchase these properties in
many areas of the country. This means that homes are often staying on the
market longer, or can be found at a discount. Those who have a starter or
trade-up home to sell will find buyers competing, and often entering bidding
wars, to be able to call your house their new home. The sale of your starter or
trade-up house will aid in coming up with a larger down payment for your new
luxury home. Even a 5% down payment on a million-dollar home is $50,000. But
not all who are buying luxury properties have a home to sell first. In a recent
Washington post <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/high-income-millennials-use-their-buying-power-on-luxury-homes/2017/03/14/b63924d0-9d59-11e6-9980-50913d68eacb_story.html?utm_campaign=buffer&utm_content=buffer2eb3c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.co"><span style="color: blue;">article</span></a>,
Daryl Judy, an associate broker with Washington Fine Properties, gave some
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high-earning millennials save money until they are in their early 30s to buy a
place and just skip over that starter-home phase. They’ll stay in an apartment
until they can afford to pay for the place they want.” </span></em></div>
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Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-84293650422713285062016-06-07T15:35:00.003-04:002016-06-07T15:36:41.859-04:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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HOT! Investing in real estate can be a great way to create income and
build wealth, but owning rental property isn't for everyone. Many people simply
don't have the time and patience to be a landlord, while others are turned off
by the thought of inconsistent income. Because of this, the smartest way for
most people to add real estate to their portfolios is through equity REITs.
Because of the high income potential combined with property value appreciation,
the right kind of REITs can deliver consistent market-beating total returns
over time. In fact, all five of the REITs mentioned here have handily beaten
the S&P 500's total return over the past 20 years</span><br />
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Investment property you see available on the market. I’d be glad to
provide you with all the information and guidance you need. <a href="mailto:tina@tinaabraham.com?subject=Wilmington%20Move" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6dc6dd;">Email me</span></a> with any questions.<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , "sans-serif";"><a href="http://tinaabraham.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ff8de2e99029392397f524ce7&id=cdd04c6bdb&e=54e799ae57" style="-ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -ms-word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6dc6dd; font-weight: normal;">Wilmington
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Currently on the market there are 1413 single family homes in the greater
Wilmington area and 672 under contract. In the last month
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<strong><span style="font-family: "helvetica" , "sans-serif";">Wilmington Rental
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Wilmington boasts a very competitive renters market. Rental property is in high
demand and availability is low. Rent prices have not changed over the past 3
months. This is 8 percent lower than the county average of $1,324 and same as
the state average of $1,218. Those that do turn to renting should expect to pay
about $1,228 a month in rent.</span></div>
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Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-9628601384624592832014-09-09T13:18:00.003-04:002014-09-09T13:23:53.159-04:00Funnyman Vince Vaughn Picks Up Kate Bosworth’s Canyon Digs for $2.375 Million<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Comical actor Vince Vaughn has reportedly dropped $2.375 million for fellow film star Kate Bosworth‘s Los Angeles estate. The 2,890-square-foot residence was purchased by the Blue Crush blonde back in 2005 for $2.1 million and listed by the beauty for just shy of $2.5 million this past spring.</h4>
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Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-22569785179372274102014-09-09T13:14:00.001-04:002014-09-09T13:25:00.579-04:00The Cost of Renting vs. Buying <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-88220892359773583352013-01-29T14:13:00.001-05:002017-05-11T13:40:31.463-04:00Penthhouse Sales on The Way Up<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSyG_sjOHuYVaCknrVRzalqQAth9cdE9i5_s91iAhSvl5V1nIbDFR__072yEG1cXN8lVI0_RW7CJKmb5zZhbOKqzxl8vgc7mF4FY3X_-vhtWDYTBrRFyUszwPZg-oNSL3ZuFV9Ia8hVhk/s1600/lxuimage.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSyG_sjOHuYVaCknrVRzalqQAth9cdE9i5_s91iAhSvl5V1nIbDFR__072yEG1cXN8lVI0_RW7CJKmb5zZhbOKqzxl8vgc7mF4FY3X_-vhtWDYTBrRFyUszwPZg-oNSL3ZuFV9Ia8hVhk/s200/lxuimage.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The year started with the now-famous $88 million sale of a penthouse at 15 Central Park West, and before 2012 was done, city-wide records for condo, co-op and townhouse sales had all been broken — some more than once.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In 2012, there were 10 sales over $30 million, compared to six in 2011, according to data from the <a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/" target="_blank">listings website</a> StreetEasy. And at $88 million, 2012’s most expensive sale dwarfs 2011’s $48 million record and 2007’s $50 million top deal.</span><br />
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Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-73440106610473236502013-01-15T11:44:00.000-05:002014-09-09T13:25:33.317-04:00Luxury Homes Spike the End of 2012, Cause? Wilmington NC is Trending the Same.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sales of luxury homes spiked in the final months of 2012 as high-end homeowners rushed to take advantage of lower tax rates before January 1.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many sellers wanted to cash in on their homes before a widely expected capital gains hike -- to 20% from 15% -- that was part of the fiscal cliff </span><a href="http://money.cnn.com/2013/01/03/news/economy/fiscal-cliff-taxes/index.html?iid=EL"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">budget deal</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. High-income earners (singles with income of $200,000 or more and couples making more than $250,000) also wanted to close sales ahead of a 3.8% </span><a href="http://money.cnn.com/2013/01/08/real_estate/luxury-home-sales/index.html#" id="_GPLITA_1" in_rurl="http://i.trkjmp.com/click?v=VVM6MjY3NTQ6MTMwNDptZWRpY2FyZTo5ZjA0OTVkNGQzODM0YzdkZTQ1ODk5OWVmZjk0ZWJlODp6LTEyNjktMTExNzEzOm1vbmV5LmNubi5jb206MTgxNDk6N2YzYTNlZTIyZWE4ZDVlYmNlNGM2YWUxY2Y1YTZiMjc" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="Click to Continue > by Shopping Sidekick"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Medicare</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> surtax on investment income that was already slated to go into effect this year as part of the Affordable Care Act.</span> </div>
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Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-75140216627667659242012-12-04T12:18:00.000-05:002012-12-04T12:21:56.001-05:00Does size Matter in the Wilmington NC Luxury Home?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Price per square foot has long been equated with defining a home’s value or
degree of luxury. Pre-2008, many luxury communities experienced sales of more
than $800 per square foot, while tract homes, or houses in so-called less
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Size does matter in Luxury Homes. Where we are seeing the size of homes shrink to the average buyer as they take into operating costs. The Luxury Home buyer typically does not have the majority of their wealth invested in their home. The amenities that come in luxury homes vary by area. </span><a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/luxury.php" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In Wilmingont NC, the Luxury homes</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> typically feature vaulted, cathedral, or high ceilings with extensive crown molding, hardwood or </span><a href="http://www.napervillemagazine.com/?q=node/81#" id="_GPLITA_1" in_hdr="" in_rurl="http://i.trkjmp.com/click?v=VVM6MjgzMjQ6MTU5OTpzdG9uZSBmbG9vcmluZzpjZjkzNGQ4NThiNTEwNDNlZTM2MDgyMTRiZTM3MzY2ODp6LTEyNjktMTExNzEzOnd3dy5uYXBlcnZpbGxlbWFnYXppbmUuY29tOjIxODYzOmM0OTZkZmU4ZTAwOGYxNjFmYWI0Njk3ZjA1NTZlNmM1" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="Click to Continue > by Shopping Sidekick"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">stone flooring</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, and incredible views or an expansive lot. Other items they include media rooms, wine cellars, and security systems, as well as zoned heating and air. The accompanying garages house three or more cars. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kitchens are a big deal,” </span><a href="http://tinaabraham.com/pages.php?page=41" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tina Abraham</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> says. Luxury home owners expect granite countertops, custom cabinets, double ovens and micro-waves, and top-of-the-line appliances. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">“It’s all Viking, Thermador, or Bosch” .</span></div>
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Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.com0719-799 S 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA34.2257255 -77.944710234.015727000000005 -78.2605672 34.435724 -77.628853200000009tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-13388265099352464932012-10-28T19:15:00.003-04:002014-09-09T13:26:06.312-04:00Viewings Increase for Wrightsville Beach Homes <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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During economic times buying a beach home was put on the back burner for awhile. They were not seen as a must have. In the last three months there has been an increase in viewings; and more importantly solds in the <a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/pages.php?page=38" target="_blank">Wrightsville Beach</a> area. These Luxury homes are at there lowest in nine years. Buyers in the luxury market have realized now is the time to get off of the fence and purchase these magnificent homes. <br />
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In the last 3 months there have been 120 homes sold in the Wrightsville Beach area. With the most expensive one being sold at $3.2 million. Beach property continues to be a great investment in the <a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/luxury.php" target="_blank">Wilmington</a> and Wrightsville Beach area!</div>
Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-32391188915738001212012-09-09T12:10:00.000-04:002012-09-09T12:15:04.003-04:00Are Landfall Courntry Club in Wilmington Homes Selling?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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While <a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/luxury.php" target="_blank">Landfall </a>offers one of the only private, member-owned equity clubs on the North Carolina coast, Wilmington offers a combination of urban and rural luxuries not easily found anywhere else in the Southeast.<br />
The incomparable <a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/landfall.php" target="_blank">Country Club of Landfall</a> maintains 2 golf courses with 45 championship holes designed by Golf Legends Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus.<br />
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So how does <a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/landfall.php" target="_blank">Landfall real estate</a> stack up 2012? <a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/landfall.php" target="_blank">Landfall Real Estate</a> Stays Strong–Latest Numbers Buyers and sellers are on the same page….Homes are selling for 95% of the list price. Currently there are 118 Landfall homes for sale ranging from $350,000 to $3.5 Million. In the last year there have been 77 homes sold with the lowes being $273,000 and the highest being $2.8 million. Last year this time we only had 59 homes sold about a 30% increase!</div>
Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-58444679584841187182012-09-04T21:14:00.001-04:002012-09-09T12:15:37.289-04:00Luxury Homes in Wilmington Selling.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<strong><a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/luxury.php" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Luxury real estate">Luxury Homes</a> are they moving in Wilmington?</strong><br />
In the last 6 months we have seen 21 homes sell that were priced above 1 million. 13 of those were in <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/pages.php?page=38" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina">Wrightsville Beach</a>. Some great deals are being had with some of the higher priced homes seeing a 25% decrease in pricing. Many who have been <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambivalence" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Ambivalence">sitting on the fence</a> are finally getting off.<br />
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Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-65207483071584497252012-08-12T18:51:00.002-04:002012-08-12T18:53:41.471-04:00Luxury Real Estate Market "Capitulation"<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Why are they calling this the"Year of Capitulation" in the <a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/luxury.php" target="_blank">Luxury Home market</a>?<br />
Even the rich aren’t immune to the pressures of the housing market.<br />
Prices for homes priced at $1 million or more have fallen a 20 percent this
year, according to RealtyTrac. The average sale price for top-tier real estate
has fallen to just over $2 million, from $2.5 million in 2011. <br />
Those prices cuts stand in stark contrast to the broader housing market,
which is seeing early signs of price stability and even <strong><strong>price
increases</strong></strong> for the first time in years.<br />
All that price-chopping at the top, however, has sparked a wave of sales as
buyers scoop up deals and sellers accept the new reality of lower prices.<br />
The number of transactions for homes priced at $1 million or more has jumped
18 percent this year, one of the strongest increases since 2008, according to
Realtytrac.<br />
Brokers for luxury real estate are already calling 2012 the “The Year of
Capitulation” for wealthy sellers.<br />
There are several factors behind the price drops. The high end of the market
didn’t fall as much or as early as the broader market, since there weren’t as
many distressed sellers that were forced to sell. Those wealthier sellers have
hung on to their properties, waiting for prices to approach 2008 levels.<br />
Now that they see that the prices of 2008 aren’t likely to return anytime
soon, many are deciding to drop their prices just to get a deal. The increase in
sales has itself spurred sales, as wealthy sellers see a larger number homes in
their neighborhoods trading at lower prices.</div>
Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-64399366983774310262012-03-25T20:26:00.001-04:002012-03-25T20:27:59.654-04:00Ocean Front in Wrightsville Beach Do You Own the Ocean?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRRymbT4ovubEW2bZfjZeTezpFO6XAivUikx8qSltGN1fvsNiv17nww5B0_FIjFYBi6fgSwCNqqy0NtqlClj5zz7OcqpcP3dvho4oHr-w70mC8Nc77p2BJy2hEiJFGs-IhPQpyb6vkCyo/s1600/coastshot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRRymbT4ovubEW2bZfjZeTezpFO6XAivUikx8qSltGN1fvsNiv17nww5B0_FIjFYBi6fgSwCNqqy0NtqlClj5zz7OcqpcP3dvho4oHr-w70mC8Nc77p2BJy2hEiJFGs-IhPQpyb6vkCyo/s1600/coastshot.jpg" /></a></div>For much of North Carolina’s history, the rights of <a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/waterfront.php" target="_blank">oceanfront property</a> owners have been loosely defined. This was due in part to the slow pace of development of much of the state’s<br />
oceanfront shoreline. Consequently, there were fewer opportunities for conflict between oceanfront property owners, the state and the general public. All that changed in the past 50<br />
years, the barrier islands and ocean beaches have seen a marked increase in development. This has occurred in conjunction with severe erosion caused by hurricanes, nor’easters, sea level rise and man-made activities, such as dredging and building jetties. The waters of the Atlantic now are lapping at the foundations of million-dollar oceanfront homes, condominiums, hotels and businesses.<br />
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As a general common law rule, when natural cycles and processes result in additions (accretions) to the beach, the increase belongs to the oceanfront owner to whose shoreline<br />
the accretions adhere; if the cycles result in erosion of the shoreline, then the oceanfront owner sustains the loss. In other words, the oceanfront property owner’s boundary is never fixed, but is always a shifting, ambulatory boundary line — moving as the natural process changes the shoreline.<br />
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So when buying that Million Dollar View in <a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/pages.php?page=38" target="_blank">Wrightsville Beach</a> or anywhere on the coast remember your lot could increase or decrease.</div>Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-2705236002197561672012-03-17T21:02:00.000-04:002014-09-09T13:28:28.601-04:00Trying to sell a Wilmington NC Luxury Home in this market? What are the Key Elements.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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VALUE--Due to current economic times, the inventory of <a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/luxury.php" target="_blank">Wilmington NC Luxury Homes</a> is huge, and the buyer pool is certainly smaller and much more selective. Is your home considered a value in comparison to your competitors<br />
EXPOSURE--Not just the MLS, cutting edge exposure using social media websites and viral marketing.<br />
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MOTIVATION--Buyers are sitting on the side-lines, watching prices fall and waiting for the perfect moment to swoop in to get a "deal."<br />
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As we have seen in the last 4 months homes are starting to move. Remember only the best priced, best in condition wins! </div>
Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-9973847795848961802012-03-13T18:58:00.001-04:002012-03-13T19:00:30.513-04:00What Makes Luxury Wilmington NC Homes Sell?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiphc8cK_QGZu2eRcHPGGfzaJ1lUTpLM5GufKlPcZUPGgTyoTonz2oyZqDo9itw74DJuWuwxTMrHUOhnivg5faQajkc4vS32DuugluDxbToWs2h8ExAK2QVgakjrv-Wj7CGjdN_s2Y4AdA/s1600/1jukr7njyt62m_modernlivingroomC4.tif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="149" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiphc8cK_QGZu2eRcHPGGfzaJ1lUTpLM5GufKlPcZUPGgTyoTonz2oyZqDo9itw74DJuWuwxTMrHUOhnivg5faQajkc4vS32DuugluDxbToWs2h8ExAK2QVgakjrv-Wj7CGjdN_s2Y4AdA/s200/1jukr7njyt62m_modernlivingroomC4.tif" width="200" /></a> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold; language: en-US; line-height: 119%; mso-ansi-language: en-US; mso-armenian-font-family: Verdana; mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana; mso-currency-font-family: Verdana; mso-cyrillic-font-family: Verdana; mso-default-font-family: Verdana; mso-greek-font-family: Verdana; mso-hebrew-font-family: Verdana; mso-latin-font-family: Verdana; mso-latinext-font-family: Verdana; mso-thai-font-family: Verdana;">Lifestyle Photography</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none;"><br />
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Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-4309526531404930122012-03-09T17:37:00.000-05:002012-03-09T17:37:40.466-05:00Luxury Home Features Underwater views? Not in Wilmington NC<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOw-BCdhJ1jDqxA6aZXC6K5_JQuSahG3OMJcHutFPRuH09Gf2wRd72HwSmnt2aSNbhRqE56BtqcyjvCHB0_ksBhXy3Y1AA52UbOhur_esdqRWsdgsT3rCVfPUfSOerqR9w-TawvYWhts/s1600/underwater+hosue.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOw-BCdhJ1jDqxA6aZXC6K5_JQuSahG3OMJcHutFPRuH09Gf2wRd72HwSmnt2aSNbhRqE56BtqcyjvCHB0_ksBhXy3Y1AA52UbOhur_esdqRWsdgsT3rCVfPUfSOerqR9w-TawvYWhts/s320/underwater+hosue.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Looking for somthing like this in Wilmington NC? My friend you will have to build your own <a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/luxury.php" target="_blank">luxury</a> retreat with underwater views in <a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/index.php" target="_blank">Wilmington NC.</a><br />
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This distinctly contemporary design features a long, deep swimming pool that extends beneath a raised portion of the house, while lower floors enjoy underwater views through portals. In the living spaces this means filtered blue light, a welcome alternative to the harsh desert rays. The interiors are spacious, if a bit austere, with three bedrooms and six bathrooms <a href="http://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-1134-4374304/27-grand-view-ct-rancho-mirage-ca-92270" mce_href="http://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/detail/180-l-1134-4374304/27-grand-view-ct-rancho-mirage-ca-92270" target="_blank">spread</a> over 4,300 square feet located California.</div>Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-84220256782165484102012-03-05T12:33:00.000-05:002014-09-09T13:27:12.597-04:00Luxury Home Sales Rise in Wilmington Area<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Since January, five local <a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/luxury.php" target="_blank">Luxury residential properties</a> have sold for $1 million or more, according to the Wilmington Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Only one property sold for over $1 million during this period last year.<br />
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This is an indicator for a recovering <a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/luxury.php" target="_blank">Luxury real estate</a> market, buyers are finally starting to realise the potential of fantastic home prices and incredible interest rates. We are on the way to a recovering market.<br />
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The first home sold for over $3 million in Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender counties since October 2010; it was the first $3 million-plus sale on Wrightsville Beach since September 2009, according to local MLS data.<br />
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The three-story house, located at 14 Southridge Road on <a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/pages.php?page=38" target="_blank">Wrightsville Beach</a>, sold for $3.15 million. It was built in 2007 and orignally listed for $5.25 million. At the time, that was the peak of the market and almost impossible for someone make an profit with a market decline of 28 to 33 percent and carry it for five years.<br />
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The last $3 million-plus home sold in the area was a Piper’s Neck Road listing on <a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/pages.php?page=37" target="_blank">Figure Eight Island,</a> which sold for $3,495,000 on October 25, 2010 The last sale above $3 million on Wrightsville Beach was a Parmele Blvd. listing, which was sold for $3.2 million on September 15, 2009.</div>
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Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.com032 Saltmeadow Rd, Wilmington, NC 28411, USA34.255322 -77.762298999999985-0.65802599999999956 -137.52792399999998 69.168669999999992 -17.996673999999985tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-4072520051314434822012-02-26T16:49:00.000-05:002012-02-26T16:49:28.911-05:00Luxury Home Specialist to Find your Next Luxury home in Wilmington NC<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn21VU-egJZSmIKnw4ePxDENZOlvY8qo6umWtCoRVNxIpsF0X2xU09uOprPXAZSjEXeIS1QGhUEbckoWY7MNJKmaW6Jvk6vd13_bjV8t4PNtN22r7YJ9rgb7lg-ZUO_Q3A7WphS_z9OPE/s1600/door2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn21VU-egJZSmIKnw4ePxDENZOlvY8qo6umWtCoRVNxIpsF0X2xU09uOprPXAZSjEXeIS1QGhUEbckoWY7MNJKmaW6Jvk6vd13_bjV8t4PNtN22r7YJ9rgb7lg-ZUO_Q3A7WphS_z9OPE/s320/door2.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">There are many benefits to using a Realtor to find your next luxury home. With a little bit of research, you will be able to use the right Realtor to get you the <a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/" target="_blank">luxury home</a> you want at the price your dreamed of.<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">A Realtor has the ability to watch for the best luxury home that is available, and get that information to you. This is usually before the home is listed in any public form. The way that a Realtor can do this is with the right connections and tools. <o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">The Realtor you go through works closely with other Realtors, and real estate agents. These other professionals are also trying to complete real estate transactions. These transactions are the sales of homes.<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Buying your next luxury home is a little like having your suit tailored to fit you. The home you want will need to fit you, your family and your life. Some lives are filled with fine art and literature.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some lives are filled with elegance and delicacies. While others are filled with the fast paces lives of sports and exercise. What ever it is that you have in your life that your home will need to fit, a good Realtor can fit that for you.<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">When you are buying a luxury home you are not just purchasing the wood, dry wall and paint. You are looking at the location, the amenities, the school district and much more. When you work with your Realtor, given the right information your Realtor will be able to bring these expectations to the table for you to view and decide what will work for your needs.<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">The best thing to do is to find a Realtor that will work for you. The easiest way to do this is to do a couple sit down interviews. Ask some questions about credentials. Finally, set good expectations with your Realtor.<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">In the meeting with your Realtor, it is important to set the expectations of what you will need. The Realtor will also need to set the expectations of what they can provide. <o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">When you discuss the needs and wants that you and your family are looking for in a luxury home, the Realtor will be able to use the tools they have to find the right homes for you to view. This will save you time, and hassle. <o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">The tools a Realtor can use to make your search easier are MLS and home listing services, private contacts, the Internet, and much more. You will be able to receive the listings for you to review in a couple different ways.<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">You can get these through your home computer on the Internet, or through hard copy. Most of the time these listings can be updated every day. A good Realtor will review the listings they have on a daily basis and get this time sensitive information over to their client. This makes it possible for the best deal to be caught quickly.<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Using a good Realtor can make all the difference when it comes to purchasing your luxury home and making sure the transaction is completed correctly. The sellers will have a Realtor on their side. You will want to have a professional handling the transaction from your side. <o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">The reason this is important is because there are many mistakes that can be made. In addition to hidden issues that could occur if the buyer is not made aware of the conditions of the home and title of the property.<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Even with luxury homes there have been issues with poor conditions of homes creating a money pit for the new owner. Your Realtor will provide the research, legal structure and finally negotiation power it will take to make sure the purchase of your luxury home is completed as smooth as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><pre><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Tina Abraham is a well-known <a <o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/">Wilmington North Carolina realtor</a>. To <o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">learn more about how Tina can help you sell your house or buy the <a <o:p></o:p></span></pre><pre><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/">Wilmington NC real estate</a> of your <o:p></o:p></span></pre><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;">dreams click here or call us at (910) 6198931</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How did the <a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/luxury.php" target="_blank">luxury market</a> stack up in 2011? Figure Eight being one of the exclusive areas in New Hanover County to shop for Luxury Homes. In 2011 there were 10 homes sold on Figure Eight Island a jump from 2010 where there were only 7 homes sold. The highest price one being $2.8 million. Most of the homes sold between 85 and 90% of their list price. </span><a href="http://32saltmeadow.com/"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Look at this home I have listed on Figure Eight Island. </span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This home is one of a kind located in the middle of the island on the intracoastal on one of the most coveted lot on the island.</span></div>
Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-23996228225190661292012-02-19T14:50:00.002-05:002012-02-19T14:58:03.742-05:00Million Dollar Mansions<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFGyNKWeu8UZyqCF129gxXfPB5_r0IYrZpxJfzTpv17WIzfaj9UDRSk7akv0g_dUl-5Gg_XZB_7BYqaqXhcni3_JD_kNIFPIgcCQxUh56yh06pyDKmw3SLATdcwU8Aqt_GnnILu8zGDYY/s1600/luxkitch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFGyNKWeu8UZyqCF129gxXfPB5_r0IYrZpxJfzTpv17WIzfaj9UDRSk7akv0g_dUl-5Gg_XZB_7BYqaqXhcni3_JD_kNIFPIgcCQxUh56yh06pyDKmw3SLATdcwU8Aqt_GnnILu8zGDYY/s320/luxkitch.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Are there as many Million Dollar Mansions around? Amazingly those million dollar homes are not so and could be $800,000 dollar mansions. Looking to move into the luxury market? If those are your plans there is so much to offer in the <a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/luxury.php">Wilmington Luxury Market</a>. The luxury market in Wilmington NC has taken a bit of a beating. Figure Eight and Landfall top the list for Luxury homes. There was a time where you couldnt buy anything under $2.5 million on Figure Eight Island. Now the island wrestles with homes under the million dollar range and what used to be $4million is now $3 million. Landfall used to be the oasis for Golfers and Northerners looking for their million dollar retreat. Homes used to be priced no lower than $500,000. Now you can pick a bungalow up for just under $400,000. <br />
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Price isnt the only qualifyer. Here at Coldwell Banker we have a list of qualifyers, and only if you have 10 of those is your home considered Luxury. Thinking of listing you luxury home <a href="mailto:tina@tinaabraham.com">drop me an email</a> and I can send you those qualifyers.<br />
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Click <a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/idx/residential/results/?bathrooms=&bedrooms=&limit=10&listingPrice[minimum]=1000000&listingPrice[maximum]=2000000&sortField=ListingPrice&sortOrder=DESC&sqftRange=&start=0&subdivision=&transactionType=Sale">this link</a> and I can show you what is available in that million dollar range, and if you like any of them, you know what to do. Give me a call and lets shedule an appointment. Time to buy that Million Dollar Mansion at a fraction of what it used to be!</div>Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.com0Figure Eight Island, Harnett, NC 28411, USA34.2707251 -77.742757499999982-0.63769839999999789 -137.50838249999998 69.179148599999991 -17.977132499999982tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-23859459535130069992011-09-27T13:39:00.002-04:002011-09-27T13:55:28.860-04:00Figure Eight Luxury Homes<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Looking for an exclusive private island? Figure Eight Island is the ideal option, oozing Southern elegence and privacy located on the North Carolina Coast just minutes from Wilmington.<br />
This 1,300-acre, five-mile island retreat features only private homes – currently 460, and each one is different. You won’t find cookie-cutter developments. And the homes are gorgeous, most with spectacular ocean, sound or marsh views. From luxurious, exquisite five and six bedroom homes to more modest three and four bedroom bungalows, all have their own personalities.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAjcHONYHlUepOLi9MPL_t3wqdFI4JAYdrhOvgMn-VY0g6lUJS8Cj8T24-tvDQbVYahRhV-6O7cn28TF0498g_mq_ZClhmqwtupf9rNLt_jod7W2YO1O8GNK5qQN8_QgZs6VxeCraMRBc/s1600/backview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAjcHONYHlUepOLi9MPL_t3wqdFI4JAYdrhOvgMn-VY0g6lUJS8Cj8T24-tvDQbVYahRhV-6O7cn28TF0498g_mq_ZClhmqwtupf9rNLt_jod7W2YO1O8GNK5qQN8_QgZs6VxeCraMRBc/s320/backview.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The island has permanent residents, but is popular as a second home and vacation location, too, often as a haven for celebrities and politicians</div>Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.com0Figure Eight Island, Harnett, NC 28411, USA34.2707251 -77.74275749999998232.0013061 -81.478108999999989 36.5401441 -74.007405999999975tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-30741879922456551592011-07-28T14:18:00.004-04:002011-07-29T14:16:17.794-04:00Luxury Wilmington Condos<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div closure_uid_5w2eq5="112"><div closure_uid_kd794i="108"><span closure_uid_5e5fy5="107" style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are several reasons why people often fall in love with Wilmington NC. One of the best parts of the city is the River front in Historic Downtown Wilmington with cobble stone streets, historic homes, cute shops and old world charm Apart from numerous entertainment options, there are many island adventures awaiting, just to name a few.. Wrightsville Beach, Figure Eight Island and Pleasure Island which consists of Carolina and Kure Beach. </span></div></div><div closure_uid_5w2eq5="112"><span style="color: white;"><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div closure_uid_5w2eq5="118"><div closure_uid_5e5fy5="114"><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you want to enjoy this place properly, you may have to spend more than just a few days. Actually it is one of the tourist spots to which people want to visit whenever they can spare time. The problem with these short vacations is that it is often difficult to get the right kind of accommodation because the number of tourists who visit Wilmington can get very high. This means that you will have to book your rooms in advance to ensure that you do not end up shelling out the steep rates that are charged when most rooms have been booked.</span></div></div><div closure_uid_5w2eq5="118"><span style="color: white;"><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div closure_uid_5w2eq5="119"><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have a Luxury condo of your own, you will not have to browse through the various options that and enquire whether suites are available each time you wish to visit the place. You will also be sure about the quality of the rooms in which you will stay. </span><a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/idx/residential/85520/"><span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is a sample of what you could have!</span></a></div></div>Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-46784046714644915082011-04-08T16:05:00.001-04:002011-07-29T14:06:24.248-04:00Luxury Wilmington Real Estate - Not on Land? Mega Yachts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Incredibly expensive, more than the average person can imagine. Billionaires have their accountants doing the math.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Introducing “A” – the most recent member of the mega-yacht club, and to put things in perspective, the fuel tank is 757,000 liters. Diesel fuel costs around $1.40 per liter currently, so it would cost just over $1.4 million just to fill the tank. That amount of fuel will last 15.5 days at cruising speed. So the cost of building the ship becomes a little academic when the running costs are taken into consideration. </span><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A” is 118 meters long, and from whichever angle you see her is perfect, not a poor line in sight. I understand there are three swimming pools aboard, an owner’s suite, 6 guest suites and accommodations for 42 staff, which includes 5 guest’s staff.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZI8sE8C7jFjlx3u1y4VaMkdjfOYTZLHxfkkF5Fv4GeRk0S6WLjG1s6-Q_6a9wOAH9S7IRNvbNPy5S7VvYWrzKr4d-IhgxTznFpyzR4gSLo7Sc9l-UI0gGZ-MhvHyIGtpBAhLSnuhfJF4/s1600/mega+yacht.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZI8sE8C7jFjlx3u1y4VaMkdjfOYTZLHxfkkF5Fv4GeRk0S6WLjG1s6-Q_6a9wOAH9S7IRNvbNPy5S7VvYWrzKr4d-IhgxTznFpyzR4gSLo7Sc9l-UI0gGZ-MhvHyIGtpBAhLSnuhfJF4/s320/mega+yacht.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><span closure_uid_oyrnyn="159" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The owner also owns one of the largest coal companies in the world, I doubt the cost of fuel is an issue. <a href="http://www.tinaabraham.com/luxury.php">Luxury Real Estate</a> on Water!<a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_715243049"></span><span id="goog_715243050"></span></span></div>Tina Abrahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12763800830938678233noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2306518729249707144.post-48159182953865694702010-10-19T18:34:00.001-04:002011-07-29T14:05:09.659-04:00Luxury Home Specialist in Wilmington NC- What Does it Take?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 14pt; mso-pagination: none; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-word;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Calibri; language: en-US; mso-ansi-language: en-US; mso-ligatures: none;">You have certainly heard the expression, “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. As a luxury real estate marketing professional it is important for me to tune into your tastes and preferences of my client when selecting properties to show them.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none; text-align: left;"><span lang="en-US" style="language: en-US; mso-ligatures: none;"><span lang="en-US" style="font-family: Calibri; language: en-US; line-height: 119%; mso-ansi-language: en-US; mso-ligatures: none;">Being in the business of luxury, it is important to get acquainted and understand the customs and the ways of buyers who are here from other countries. Rolex and other luxury brands understand the global market place. They know what works and doesn't work. The Luxury Home market is the same. Each home require its own unique marketing plan and likely will be bought by an out of state buyer. Indeed the more expensive the home the more likely the buyer could come from 1000 miles away. My objective is to ensure that all buyers are well qualified and present needed docs.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination: none; text-align: left;"><br />
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