Sea Coast Listings Hot In Cold Winter Months

Normally, the winter months are a pretty slow time in the real estate business. While the weather has been cold outside this year, the real estate market has been getting hotter and hotter.

In January 2009, homebuyers toured Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty listings 2,757 times! That's a whopping 72% increase from the previous month. The number of showings is expected to grow even more over the next few months.

Our real estate professionals say that there are lots of homebuyers hunting for homes earlier than usual this year, so that they can take advantage of the homebuyer tax credit before the April 30, 2010 deadline. First-time homebuyers are eligible for an $8,000 tax credit. Homeowners that have been in their current home for the last 5 years are also eligible for a $6,500 tax credit. In addition, real estate agents say that there are lots of investors and folks looking for second homes out looking for great properties at a bargain price.

If you are considering selling your home, it's smart to contact a Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty agent today. Our real estate professionals in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, and Onslow counties will expertly market your home, so that it will get the attention it deserves and sell for the most money.

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty has been southeastern North Carolina's top home seller for the last 10 years! Find out more at SeaCoastRealty.com.