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OBX Market Report 1st Quarter 2013

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The OBX MLS started out much slower this year than in 2012. Everyone seems to be in agreement that 2013 will be even better than last year, just spread out a bit different. This can be attributed to the slower traffic in December – smaller pendings in December always result in fewer closings in the first quarter of the New Year. However, the pendings are up for the first quarter and there is increased activity which will result in future sales!

Recap of all Property Sold in the 1st Quarter

On a positive note, our average days on the market continues to shrink. Inventory has declined and the sellers are pricing more in line with the market which results in a shorter listing period.

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For the full report, Click Here.

Coldwell Banker is #1 in Real Estate Training

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Coldwell Banker #1 Training

“One of the best things about Coldwell Banker is the training tools they provide,” said Pamela Kulsa-Smith, Vice President of Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty. “Training and developing new agents that join our firm is a priority for me and it makes my job a lot easier when I can just go to our Coldwell Banker intranet for training programs, guidelines, power points and instruction manuals.  It also makes training consistent across the board.  Our agents are armed with tools & resources to help them succeed!”

It is no wonder that Coldwell Banker’s training program has been voted as the number one training program in Real Estate by Training Magazine 2013.  It has also been voted the 3rd best training program overall, not exclusive to the Real Estate industry.

 

2012 Agent of the Year – Heather Sakers

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Congratulations to Heather Sakers for being named our 2012 Agent of the Year. In the picture above Heather is awarded for her acheivement by Gordon Jones, President/Owner of Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, and Pamela Kulsa-Smith, Vice President of Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, at our annual breakfast meeting that was held at Chilli Peppers Restaurant.

When asked about Heather’s accomplishment, Pamela said, “Heather is a full time agent with outstanding customer service skills.  In the five years she has been with our firm, she has built a successful business by prospecting and using the tools and resources available to her through Coldwell Banker.   Heather has a very aggressive marketing plan in place and works hard to sell her listings.   She has a very loyal client base and continues to generate new business and is a consistent top producer and well deserving of our Agent of the Year award.  She is also a recipient of the 2013 Coldwell Banker International Presidents Circle Society Award, placing her in the top 8% of all Coldwell Banker agents throughout the world.  We’re glad Heather is on our team!”

Kudos to you Heather! You are a shining example of how hard work and persistence comes out on top.

2012 Listing Agent of the Year – Marty Griffin

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Congratulations to Marty Griffin our 2012 Listing Agent of the Year! Marty had over 30 listings for 2012 which put him on top at our firm.  In the picture above Gordon Jones, President/Owner of CBSR, and Pamela Kulsa-Smith, Vice President of CBSR, award Marty for his accomplishment at our end of the year breakfast meeting that was held at Chilli Peppers Restauarant. Pamela said, “I’m excited that Marty has earned the Listing Agent of the Year award.  I’ve worked with Marty for over ten years and he goes above and beyond for his sellers!  Marty has earned the Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society award, placing him in the top 20% of all Coldwell Banker agents throughout the world.  Congratulations Marty!”

Way to go Marty and a big kuddos to you!

 

Existing Home Sales Hit a 5 Year High in 2012

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For Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, 2012 was our strongest volume year since 2005.  We ended the year with a 30% increase in sales over 2011, making this the fourth year in a row with increased sales.  Our market has shown substantial improvement and we anticipate 2013 will be another successful year for Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty.

Existing Home Sales Hit 5-year High in 2012

By Ruth Mantell

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[1](MCT)—Sales of existing homes ticked down in December from the month before, while the total for 2012 hit the highest level in five years, according to data released Tuesday by the National Association of REALTORS®.

The pace of sales fell 1 percent in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.94 million, according to NAR. For all of 2012, existing-home sales hit 4.65 million, the highest level since 2007 and up 9.2 percent from 2011.

“Record-low mortgage interest rates clearly are helping many home buyers, but tight inventory Continue reading →

4th Quarter Outer Banks Real Estate Market Report – 2012

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End of the year results are in for the Outer Banks real estate market and 2012 proved to be a breath of fresh air for our market. Check out The OBX Market Report Quarter 4 – 2012 or see the highlights below for latest stats on the area from Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty.

MLS Area Stats

According to the Outer Banks Association of Realtors, 2012 was a very good year with sales up across the board and some areas doing very well. There were a total of 2051 units sold in our MLS which is a 21% increase over units sold in 2011.  Here’s the breakdown:

  • Residential:  1,590 units, up 19%
  • Land:  428 units, up 29%
  • Commercial: 33 units, up 22%

Pending sales were also much stronger in 2012 with an overall increase of 19%.  However, pending land sales were the standout performer with a 35% increase over last year.

There were a few particular areas that had significant increases in units sold compared to 2011:

  • Southern Shores and Currituck Mainland both were up 50%
  • Duck:  +32%
  • Kitty Hawk:  +26%

Distressed properties accounted for 17% of the total units sold, which was a decrease compared to the 20% in 2012.

Sold price vs. listings sold

 

Seaside Spotlight of the Week – 98 Sunrise Lane, Kill Devil Hills

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OBARMLS76946  Introducing the Seaside Spotlight of the week – 98 Sunrise Lane in Kill Devil Hills. This property has 3 bedrooms, 3 and 1 half bathrooms, and is being offered for $900,000.

One of a kind contemporary living on the sound in Colington.  Inspired by the Ward Willits House built by Frank Lloyd Wright in Highland Park, IL,  this home
has an incredible design.  Over 1.34 acres on the sound with 220ft. of bulkheading, this is quite a unique setting including a Koi Pond fed by Waterfall
adjoining the home.  Main house was built in 2006 with attention to detail and guest house built in 2001.  The main house boasts one large master suite with
jacuzzi, tiled shower, his and her vanities and washer/dryer hookup, with amazing sound views and access to deck.  There is a second master suite on the
second level with wetbar. Large central living room with ceilings open to second level, gourmet kitchen, screened porch and library/loft area. Bonus spaces
downstairs include large storage room, garage, workshop, wine cellar and bonus game room. The main house has these upgrades:
>Geo-thermal in-ground closed loop system with hot water option (owner estimates 40% savings on heat costs and 60% savings on cooling costs over traditional heat pump system)
>Interior heat pumps for longer useful life
>Double hot water heaters/storage tanks
> Andersen Sun II windows & doors throughout
> Four ft. roof overhangs for summer shade
> 6-inch exterior walls w/spray foam installation
>Double sheathed roof w/Certainteed Hatteras Shingles w/ice & water shield
underlayment .Hardiplank siding
>Brazilian cherry flooring, stairs & mantel
> Ipe wood custom exterior wood railings, stairs & porch decking
> Thermadore & Kenmore Elite stainless appliances
> Custom floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace in great room
> Oversized finished workshop
> Temperature controlled wine room w/wet bar
> Oversized laundry room w/ storage & Counter space
>Main level master suite w/jetted tub in bathroom & sliding glass door to main deck
> Second master suite on upper level w/adjoining study, private sound front deck>Dumb waiter roughed in
> New exterior paint in December 2011.  Guest house has one bedroom, full bath, full kitchen, living room and sunroom. Andersen Sun II windows & doors thoughout
> Doubled sheathed roof w/ Certainteed Hatteras Shingles
> 40-ft. Trex deck reinforced for hot tub
> Handicap Ramp. Newly landscaped and move-in ready!
This is an extremely well built and unique property.  One of very few with a Main house & Guest House.  Perfect for the visitors you will want to entertain in this home!

 For more information and to see additionional photos, please click on the link below.

For Sale: 3BR/4BA Single Family House in Kill Devil Hills, NC, $900,000.

Redecorating? Don’t miss these Top 10 Colors for 2012

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Are you ready to revamp your space? Just by simply painting your walls you could inexpensivley change the vibe of your home. Don’t know where to start when it comes to color? Check out the color expert Pantone’s top ten colors for Fall 2012. Known as “the authority of color and color trends” Pantone has been the place that interior and fashion designers pull their color inspiration from ever year.
Our personal favorite- Olympian Blue – a vibrant shade of Royal Blue or as we like to call it Coldwell Banker Blue. What’s your shade of pleasure?

Local real estate sales continue an upward trend « The Outer Banks Voice

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With real estate sales continuing to rise, Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty certainly can attest to this trend. Our agents hit the $100 Million mark in ytd sales last month! Way to go agents, your hard work has not gone unnnoticed!

Local real estate sales continue an upward trend « The Outer Banks Voice.

The Bidding Wars are Back

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Homebuyers have recently been caught off guard by a new development in the real estate market… bidding wars are back this spring sales season.

This recent surge of bidding wars is a result of supply shortages, unlike the wars of the past “go-go years.”

According to the Wall Street Journal’s recent article, the competitive bidding hasn’t been producing huge price increases or leaving sells with large profits. The wars, causes by small inventory, provide the evidence that housing demand is looking up after years of decline.

“An index that measures the number of contracts signed to purchase previously owned homes rose in March to its highest level in nearly two years, up 12.8% from a year ago and 4.1% from February, the National Association of Realtors reported on Thursday.

‘We very much believe we’ve hit bottom,’ said Ivy Zelman, chief executive of a research firm, who was among the first to warn of a downturn seven years ago. Earlier this week, she raised her home-price forecast for the year, calling for a 1% annual gain, up from a 1% decline.” Read Full Article.