Are home builders required to provide a one-year warranty on new construction? 

(This article, written by Bill Gifford, Martin & Gifford, PLLC was released on April 12, 2018 and published with NC Realtors)

QUESTION: I represent a builder who recently completed construction of a spec home on a lot owned …

First-Time Home Buyer Mistakes

Buying a home is not as simple as it may seem; there are many mistakes that can be made.  When you are getting ready to buy a house, here are some common mistakes to avoid.

Not Checking your Credit or Speaking to a Lender …

Questions You Should Ask Before Buying New Construction

We want to keep you covered in all aspects, so we have come up with a list of questions to ask before buying a new construction home in Wilmington, NC. These are only a few of the many questions you could potentially …

5 Advantages of Buying a New Construction Home

So you’re looking into buying a new home and wondering what the differences are between buying a new house vs buying existing home. Buying a new home, in general, is never easy--you are trying to find the perfect location, the right size …

You Can Sell Your House Without an Open House

Open Houses are an old fashion form of marketing. Years ago there was no internet to see photos or videos of houses.  In fact, years ago the only way to know what was for sale was to contact a Real …

How to Maximize Your Time with Your Real Estate Agent

Are you looking to buy a new home in Wilmington, NC? Are you looking to hire a top real estate agent in Wilmington, NC? Before you choose the best real estate agent for you, there are some things that you …

Four Questions Not to Ask Your Real Estate Agent

In the real estate business, we get plenty of questions ranging from:

How fast can you sell my home to Can you help me buy the home I'm looking for?

Of course, we can answer these general questions, but as …

Is Renting Out a Beach Home a Good Investment?

Are you thinking about investing in a vacation home near Wilmington? Is it even a good investment? While the thought of waking up to the smell of the salty air and the sounds of the rushing waves may sound like a …

Home Selling Mistakes

So you're thinking of selling your house and you're wanting some tips on how to get the most out of it. Maybe you've put years of work and memories into it, and you're wanting to make sure you get the most bang for …

Preparing your Home for Sale

Are you selling your home and wondering how to prepare? Are you wondering how to make your home more appealing to interested homebuyers? You've come to the right spot. Trying to sell your home is already a task within itself, so we have compiled …