Directions Cross OIB bridge-take roundabout to the left. Ocean Cove on right oceanfront past Salty’s and Breakers. 16 E First St SW #209 Ocean Isle Beach, NC

37 Concord St SW Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Looks absolutely brand new inside! Completely updated with new tile, new carpet, new furniture, remodeled kitchen, new paint, lots of new windows, some new pilings on dock – this house just looks fabulous.

Has extra wide deck/dock on natural canal with view of ICW down the canal. Has extra room underneath and the entire house is tastefully furnished and decorated.

A great rental and priced to sell at well under tax value – come see it!

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Contact:

Email: Martha Pope – Website: Pope-RealEstate.com

Home sales in Brunswick County during January 2010 were up 22 percent from January 2009, from $15.11 million to nearly $18.5 million!

Meanwhile the February number was up 57 percent from 2009, from $14.37 million to $22.5 million.

“Things have definitely picked up for me,” said Martha Pope of Pope Real Estate company. “It certainly isn’t anywhere near back to normal – but we’ll take it!”

The average sale price of a home is continuing to drop, according to latest statistics from the Brunswick County Association of Realtors. The average list price of a Brunswick County home in 2009 was $395,300, while the average sale price was $268,000.

“Its a great opportunity for buyers and there are a lot of buyers coming to town.” added Martha Pope “the key is knowing where the best deals are and getting in font of potential buyers. Luckily I have access to both though MLS and the traffic I get from extensive internet exposure.”

The end of 2009 was a busy season for the company and  January and February have been very active.

This first quarter of 2010 looks to be the best in a long time and this is the time of year when people traditionally start looking for second homes.

Values are down because of the economy, but everything is showing, I feel this is a great opportunity for buyers.

The southern end of Brunswick County does not have as many foreclosures as some people expected, but buyers are actively looking for those deals.

“Most of my customers are people looking to relocate to Brunswick County, many of them are waiting for their houses in their home areas to sell before they can buy one here.”

- Martha Pope, Accredited Buyers Representative of the National Association of Realtors.

Oceanfront On Ocean Isle Beach! 249 W First St

One-half of duplex in premier oceanfront location on west part of beach. Extra wide and extra deep lot.

Completely renovated and beautifully appointed. This is your affordable way to own a gorgeous 4 BR/4 bath oceanfront home and share 50% of the expenses.

Listed with Pope Real Estate – Ocean Isle Beach 800.707.4402

Rock on the deck or sit out on the extra large gazebo at top of dune and watch the dolphins swim by! Has terrific rental income. This is a must-see and is priced to sell.

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

This beautiful oceanfront home is situated on a 0.373 acre lot. Its a great rental!

As an Accreditied Buyer Representative I 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 me martha@pope-realestate.com.

Directions Cross OIB bridge onto Island. Turn right (west) at pier and continue down W First Street to #249 on left. Sign on property.

405 East Second Street – 3 bedrooms, 2 baths at $341,900!
Unit 1004 Ocean Point Condominiums – 2 bedrooms, 2 baths at $509,000!
291 West Second Street – 8 bedrooms, 8 baths with pool at $820,000 (gorgeous)

And there is one oceanfront lot at Holden Beach (no lots at Ocean Isle or Sunset):

148 Ocean Boulevard East at $629,000

These four properties ( and all foreclosures) are sold “as is” and “where is” and to submit an offer you will need proof of funds or a loan approval letter from your bank. If you’re considering a purchase on one of these lovely Islands this might be the opportunity you’ve dreamed of – check them out.*

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

We’ve really moved beyond that and are urging buyers to take advantage of the near record low interest rates and also the bargains that are right here at the beach. People are looking and people are buying so please don’t miss the good ones and regret it later! I have seen a great uptick in activity in recent weeks. I had three appointments with interested buyers just this past Saturday alone!

In my 30 plus years in Real Estate in the area I have never seen such an opportunity. I know the media is “selling” gloom and doom but if you are looking for a great investment property or have dreamed of one day owning your own beach or golf course community home or condo there really couldn’t be a better time to make a move.

Almost all news networks are reporting that major economists are speaking of “green shoots” appearing in the financial markets and most particularly in the housing market. Yes!

Any “on the fence” buyers need to cross over and take advantage of the low prices of beach and golf real estate as well as the incredible interest rates currently being offered.

You might have seen the television commercial lately showing people kicking themselves, one after the other, and the ad wraps up by saying you might kick yourself later on if you don’t take advantage of buying real estate in this market.

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

Ocean Isle Beach – Canal Lots
Access the Intra-Coastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean from these two  deep-water canal lots on Ocean Isle Beach!   Directly across the marsh from Sharky’s Waterfront Restaurant. They have a gorgeous view not only of the canal but across the expansive marsh to the Causeway.  Buy both lots together and build an extra spacious home – or you may buy just one.

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

Interest rates are dropping below 6% on residential mortgage loans – and this is nationally. The most likely scenario is that these mortgage loan rates will not stay this low for long so buyers would be wise to be actively looking to buy and take advantage very soon.

As buyers realize that it is a good time to buy (but not necessarily for sellers to sell) the demand will begin to absorb the foreclosures and short sales and then exceed supply. Over the next year or two the additional demand may very well lead to a seller’s market, however gradual it may be.

The signs of this shift are occurring now – the supply of new construction and foreclosure homes are being absorbed by first time buyers, investors, and secure homeowners who are taking advantage of their financial strength. “This Spring may be the tipping point when market activity flourishes,” Rich says, and I believe it will. After the first of the year mortgage money should be much more readily available from the banks.

He then refers to inflation as the “X factor” remembering a rapidly inflationary period. For instance, one day you could put a quarter into the vending machine and get a Coke. The next time it was forty cents and the next time it was fifty cents and within five years it was seventy-five cents and so on. Your money buys less and the cost of what you buy increases.

If you owned real estate during this same period you were probably very happy because the property you owned also doubled in price no matter where you lived. Who knows if we are on the verge of another inflationary surge – but if inflation does devalue our money…then real estate prices will increase (along with the price of almost all other hard goods) and this year’s buyers are going to benefit tremendously! Regardless, it is time for buyers to get in the market!

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

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!