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5 Ways Retirement Changes What You Need in a Wilmington Home

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

It can be challenging to sell a home you’ve enjoyed for many years. However, it‘s helpful to keep an eye on the road ahead so you’ll understand how your life and needs may change as you age, and you can map out a plan for your golden years. Cashing in on the equity you’ve built … Continued

[Nontraditional Buyers Method] Rent To Own Your Home In Wilmington

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

The rent to own market is one that can benefit both the buyer and the seller in the right transaction. Having a clear contract and understanding of terms helps mitigate risk on both sides of the equation. The Basics of Rent to Own Your Home in Wilmington Today’s lending market has a loan for just … Continued

5 Ways to Compete With Cash Buyers in Wilmington

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

Cash buyers bring a sure thing to the table for home sellers, and it can be tough to win out against them when you compete for a house. However, when the market favors sellers and you don’t have the cash to compete, you’ll need to raise the bar on sweetening the deal to appeal to … Continued

A Buyers Guide To Lease Option Properties in Wilmington

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

Many buyers want to avoid a permanent living arrangement where they realize they’re unhappy, and lease options are a solution for these buyers. During the contract period, you have a chance to try out the home and ensure that you want to stay in residence for the long term, following through with purchasing the property. … Continued

How To Get Your Feet Wet In Wilmington Real Estate Investment

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

Are you considering investing in real estate to reap the long-term benefits of a secure passive income stream for your retirement years? Real estate is a tangible asset class that will always hold value and historically will appreciate over time in a manner that can build great wealth with careful planning and monitoring of the … Continued

5 Situations in Which You Do Not Need a Wilmington Real Estate Agent to Sell Your House

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

Need to sell a problem property in Wilmington? Read on as we explore five situations where you do not need a Wilmington real estate agent to sell your house. Distressed Property Suppose you are unable or uninterested in investing time, money, and energy into a major rehabilitation of your property. In that case, you’re in … Continued

5 Reasons Why Wilmington Home Sellers Prefer Cash Buyers

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

Once you’ve decided it’s time to sell your Wilmington home, the next step is to determine which sales method works best for your situation. If you’re like most homeowners, your initial thought turns to list with a real estate agent, and then you likely begin to calculate the expenses, and the dread of the showing … Continued

Houses For Rent By Owner In Wilmington – 4 Reasons Why Rent-to-Own Is Better

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

If you’re looking for houses for rent by owner in Wilmington, have you considered rent to own? Rent-to-own gives you the best of both worlds… and you don’t need amazing credit to do it! Given the choice between renting and rent-to-own, we believe that rent-to-own is often a better choice. In this blog post, we’ll … Continued

3 Ways the Wilmington Real Estate Industry Has Changed in the Last 10 Years

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

The real estate industry is always changing and evolving. It’s a new era in real estate. Technology has dramatically influenced the standards in the day-to-day practice of the real estate business, and it continues to evolve. More sophisticated, user-friendly business models have also grown out of the changes to serve consumers’ needs better in every … Continued

5 Things Wilmington Investors Should Know About Working With Private Lenders

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

Have you always wanted to get into real estate? Working with private lenders is a great way to invest in Wilmington. In this post, we will provide you with the information you need to decide if working with a private lender is right for you! Investing in Wilmington real estate can be extremely beneficial. However, … Continued

4 Basic Parts of a Wilmington Rent to Own Agreement

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

Rent-to-own agreements can open the door to homeownership for buyers who would otherwise be waiting years to correct credit issues or save towards their down payment to qualify for a mortgage loan. This arrangement can be a win-win situation for both buyers and sellers with a properly structured agreement. Typically not found listed, rent-to-own contracts … Continued

Why Real Estate Investors Should Consider Lease Options In Wilmington

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

Perhaps you are an investor with renters in place that have requested an opportunity to enter into a lease option for the property. Or perhaps you’re an investor ready to exit a property but find it challenging to move; the buyer pool for lease option properties is steadily increasing as interest rates rise. Additionally, the … Continued

5 Things That Attract Renters In Wilmington

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

As an investor in real estate, many factors contribute to successfully earning the highest possible return on your investment dollar through your rental properties, and tenants are one of those determinants. For this reason, you must meet tenants in person; ensure everything checks out on their application and in the references they provide. By attaining … Continued

3 Shady Things Some Wilmington Listing Agents do to Get Homeowners to Sign a Listing Agreement

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

While it may seem like listing agents are doing sellers a favor by agreeing with unreasonable demands instead of being upfront, it isn’t fulfilling their fiduciary responsibility to act in the sellers’ best interest. Unfortunately, sellers are unaware of the impact their decisions and demands may have until it is far too late.  While not … Continued

Investing in Wilmington: Should You Fix and Flip or Buy and Hold?

By Jonathan Swanson, Broker @ Sea Gate Realty, Inc.

While each real estate investor is unique, they also have a great deal in common. One of these commonalities is determining how to utilize each investment to realize the highest returns while serving your own best interests. Both fix and flip and buy and hold strategies are rewarding. So, if you are a real estate … Continued