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How To Fix Up A House in Wilmington for Profit

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

More and more people are getting on board with the “fixer-upper” trend. Purchasing a home at a low price, in exchange for a little TLC can be a great way to make some extra cash, or get a home ready for you to move in yourself! Whether you want to flip your home or just breathe … Continued
What is a Pre-Foreclosure in Wilmington?

What is a Pre-Foreclosure in Wilmington?

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

So what is a pre-foreclosure in Wilmington anyway? With millions of homes across the country going into foreclosure, it’s important for both buyers and mortgage holders to understand the process. Many homeowners across America and Wilmington are facing difficulties making their monthly mortgage payments. When a homeowner misses 3-6 months of mortgage payments, the lending institution will … Continued

3 Potential Disadvantages Of Using A Hard Money Lender in NC

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

Should you get hard money loans for your real estate investing? In this blog post we’ll answer that question for you by sharing 3 potential disadvantages of using a hard money lender in NC to help you decide whether hard money loans are right for you. Real estate investors prefer not to tie up their … Continued
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How To Get Investment Property Financing In NC

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

Investment Property Financing in Wilmington, NC Investing in Wilmington, NC real estate takes capital. Many first-time investors start by using their own savings, allowing them to acquire a few properties. However, as they expand their portfolios, they often need additional funding. This is where investment property financing becomes essential. In this guide, we’ll explore different … Continued

Need Down Payment Money To Purchase Investment Property In Wilmington? Here’s What You Can Do

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

Acquiring an investment property requires capital – not just for the purchase itself but also for the down payment. If you need down payment money to purchase investment property in Wilmington, here’s what you can do to get it. If you’re planning on acquiring an investment property you need the money. If you’re getting a … Continued
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How to Avoid Foreclosure in Wilmington

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

What are the Effective Strategies to Prevent Foreclosure in Wilmington? While the housing market is rebounding, many people in Wilmington are still struggling to make their mortgage payments, raising the number of people in the brink of foreclosure. If you’re underwater on your home, or having trouble keeping up with your monthly mortgage payments, you could … Continued

Residential vs Commercial Hard Money Loans

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

Are you wondering what the difference is between Residential vs commercial hard money loans? Look no further because we’ll help you out in this informative blog post that should answer all of your questions. (And if you have any more questions, feel free to reach out to our friendly and helpful team at (910) 632-0965! … Continued
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Choosing the Best Property Investment in Wilmington NC

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

How to Choose a Property Investment? We’re going to let you in on a little secret about real estate investing: there is no “best property investment” overall, in any market. What makes a “best property investment” for one investor would make a terrible investment for another investor. The truth is, there are many factors to … Continued

Investment Property In Wilmington Buying Checklist – For Investing In 28401, 28403, 28405, 28409, 28411, 28412, 28428, 28443, 28451, 28540, 28541, 28546, 28545, 28547, 28543, 28451, 28449, 28429, 28457, 28425

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

There are many benefits to buy investment property but it should not be done lightly. Do your due diligence and make sure you carefully think through your investment. That’s why we’ve created this “Investment Property In Wilmington Buying Checklist” to help you. Use this checklist as a resource if you’re buying in Wilmington, anywhere in … Continued

What You Need to Know About Investing in Duplexes in NC

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

Duplexes offer many advantages for investors, especially if you’re just getting started on your real estate investment journey. Duplexes are multi-family properties with two separate housing units that share walls, have a single roof, one yard, and often only one parking area. Because you’re purchasing two residences, it is twice as vital that you practice … Continued

Pros and Cons of Rent to Own Housing In Wilmington

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

Home Ownership Trends Are Shifting… Keep Reading To Find Out How They Might Make Owning A Home In Wilmington Even Easier… Credit-score-based mortgages… they were once the primary way of buying a house… but these traditional methods of purchasing a home are becoming less common than in decades past. The American Dream is shifting and the … Continued

How to Sell Your House to an Investor in Wilmington NC

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

Home ownership just isn’t what it was in the 1950’s. In the past, people would buy a home and live there for the rest of their lives, often passing it on to their family. Things have changed. Many first-time homebuyers are going into it with the attitude that they’ll sell when it’s time for a change. If … Continued

4 Reasons Why You Should Consider Using A Hard Money Lender (For Borrowers In 28401, 28403, 28405, 28409, 28411, 28412, 28428, 28443, 28451, 28540, 28541, 28546, 28545, 28547, 28543, 28451, 28449, 28429, 28457, 28425)

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

Are you an investor in the Wilmington NC area, or an investor looking at the 28401, 28403, 28405, 28409, 28411, 28412, 28428, 28443, 28451, 28540, 28541, 28546, 28545, 28547, 28543, 28451, 28449, 28429, 28457, 28425 zip code?  Then this is for you: here are 4 reasons why you should consider using a hard money lender. … Continued

How to Use Your IRA to Buy Real Estate in Wilmington – Part 2

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

We wrote a recent article about putting local Wilmington investment property into your self directed IRA… if you haven’t checked that one out… head over here. In this article we’ll walk through some more things to look out for and how to use your IRA to buy real estate in Wilmington NC. So lets dive … Continued

Property Investment Market In Wilmington – Focus On Cash Deals

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

There are many opportunities in the real estate investment market in Wilmington, NC. From changing financial regulations and interest rates to an economic future that still has a lot of question marks about its direction, home buyers and home sellers are not sure how to proceed. One smart strategy that buyers and sellers are exploring is … Continued