Brunswick County Blog

The Back Story on the Housing Market

According to home-finance corporation, Freddie Mac, home prices in the United States have climbed 6.2% a year over the past 30 years. In the period between 1983 – 1998, housing sales stayed relatively constant representing fewer than 10% of the GDP (the economy) according to Grant’s Interest Rate Observer. Then housing prices skyrocketed and at one point represented 17% of the nation’s economy.

Now we have consumer-friendly mortgage rates, a volatile stock market and an inventory and prices favoring buyers. The market in Brunswick County has become a very attractive magnet for value buyers.

Investors: In a sea of change there is opportunity.

Thanks for listening!

Allyn Heck, Broker/Owner
Three Rivers Realty
Southport, NC
www.ThreeRiversRealtyNC.com

News That Will Move You!

A study by United Van Lines reports that Americans are moving to North Carolina at a higher rate than any other state in the country.  These findings were based on a review in the past year of over 212,000 household moves. This is the second consecutive year that North Carolina has claimed the number one spot.

Michigan had the highest rate of out-of-state moves followed by North Dakota, New Jersey, New York and Illinois.

The study did not determine the reason for these moves, but I think I know.  Having lived in both New Jersey and North Carolina, I submit my. . . 

Top Ten Reasons to Leave New Jersey for North Carolina!

1. Better Weather
2. Public Beach Access
3. Much Lower Taxes
4. Realistically Priced Homes
5. Less Traffic
6. Nicer People
7. Shorter Winters and No Snow to Shovel
8. Carolina Blue Skies and Abundant Sunshine
9. Golf, Fishing, Boating Everywhere
10. Hushpuppies (If you don't know what they are now. . .  you will when you get here!)

Thanks for listening!
Allyn Heck, Broker/Owner
Three Rivers Realty
www.ThreeRiversRealtyNC.com

Presidential Candidates: Take Note

Our daughter Jennifer just let me know that the weather in New Jersey is in the 60's. Here our temperature today is in the mid-70's.

I think presidential candidates should propose that on the first winter’s day when it is unexpectedly beautiful everyone should be allowed an extra hour off across the country to drink in such fabulous weather.  Go play outside!

Who would vote against that?

Thanks for listening,

Allyn Heck, Broker/Owner
Three Rivers Realty
Southport, NC  28461

ThreeRiversRealtyNC.com

Serenity Now!

I had a great conversation with a young friend who was composing a list of her New Year's Resolutions. I used to repeat the same goal every year: to approach life with more serenity. Just so you can picture how much I needed that. . .  I was the one who used to screech, "Don't tell me to relax!"

After that conversation, I realized that I haven't made a New Year's resolution in years, and I know why. You see, I cheated -- I moved here and found a much more tranquil way of life.

  Hope 2008 finds you peaceful and calm -- and if not, come live here. That's the best advice I can offer anyone searching for a better quality of life!

Thanks for listening, and yes. . .  I'm still relaxed!
Allyn Heck
Three Rivers Realty
Southport, NC

ThreeRiversRealtyNC.com

"We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives. . .  not looking for flaws, but for potential." -- Ellen Goodman, Pulitzer Prize Winning Columnist