www.beachsales.com

You have to check out this website. Beachsales.com allows you to post, for free, any coastal property internationally. It's only been up and running about a week but there are already several listings. This is a great way to promote your own property or clients property for free and have it marketed internationally. It's kind of a cross between Craigslist and Realtor.com. The only catch is it has to be coastal property, that's it.

So whether you're looking to invest in coastal property or selling coastal property, Beachsales.com is definitely the place to be. Check it out and let me know what you think.

Cha-Cha-Cha-Changes

Thank goodness it's Friday! It has been a busy week for me. The big news is..... I joined Allan Dameron Realty, Inc. This is a down to earth, friendly company who delivers service with a smile and people come back time and time again.

You will be seeing a lot of changes on my website www.deannwatts.com in the coming days and weeks. I hope you will also check out www.allandameronrealty.com and www.beachsales.com These two sites will give you information about the firm.

I'm excited about the change and look forward to a busy future. I hope you are planning a trip down soon. It's sunny and 75 today! Great beach weather!

Hope to see you soon.

Wonderful Wednesday

It's Wednesday, the birds are singing, the sun is shining, and there is positive news about the real estate market. Now is a great time to buy for so many reasons. As you know many sellers have lowered their prices and interest rates are holding pretty low.

If you've been thinking about investing in a new home or land, what are you waiting for? I heard on the news yesterday that home sales have increased. People are starting to stick their toes back into real estate waters. I know everyone was scared and unsure of what to do with all the negative news stories about a declining market and value. I'm not saying that has not been true; however, you should remember that real estate is a local bird. What happens in one area of the country or state does not always mean the same is true in all areas.

Real Estate has been slow here at the beach but that's all changing. I am seeing more traffic (not vacationers so to speak, but people looking at property) and more people willing to think and talk about moving. What better time to dive in than when interest rates are low, sellers are willing to negotiate, and there is a good inventory.

If you have any questions or comments about real estate, I'd love to hear from you. Have a great Wednesday!

Spring has Sprung!

According to the calendar, spring arrived last Thursday. Someone should tell the weather man. This morning is was 35 degrees with a wind chill of 31! To me that's cold!! But good news is on the way. By Friday the temp is forecast to be 79. I can't wait. That's perfect beach weather.

But don't get spring fever too much. If you are itching to plant those spring flowers you should wait until April 10. And if you want to be really sure that the frost is over wait until April 20 before putting anything in the ground.

Happy Spring!!

Room with a view.

Brunswick County, North Carolina, home to Ocean Isle Beach, Calabash, Sunset Beach, Holden Beach, Southport, Oak Island, Shallotte, and several other small towns. The county is like a step back in time. While Shallotte is home to our local Wal-Wart, Lowes and Home Depot, the county is made up of small beach communities which have not been over come by large franchises. Many of our businesses are owned by the small town man.

My firm, McMillan Real Estate, office is in Ocean Isle Beach. Located on 179, it is right in the main business area for the city. I, however, am very fortunate. Each day my duty is located in a 125 home site lake front community near Holden Beach. How's that fortunate, you ask. Well, for one it is very close to my home so commute is basically none, and the place itself it just wonderful.

Lakes of Lockwood has a 7 acre lake that is very peaceful and calming. Home to bass, brim, turtles, and others, it is perfect for fishing or canoeing/kayaking. My office is located in one of our model homes located on the lake. You hear people boast about the great view from their office window overlooking the city? Here is my view.

Great, isn't it? If you would like to read more about the area, check out www.deannwatts.com

Have a great Monday!

Beautiful Day!!

It's sunny and 66 degrees and a high of 72 today! I thought I would share this beautiful day with day.

Holden Beach, NC is known for its fishing/shrimping boats. As you can see the ICW is busy this morning.

What's more perfect than Carolina Blue skies and not a cloud to be seen!

You can see a boat coming in the ICW and on the other side of the houses you get a view of the Atlantic Ocean.

Jealous yet? You should come down for a visit. What are you waiting for?

What's the world coming to?

I spent my morning organizing the Blue & Gold Banquet for our Cub Scout Pack. Scouts is a very large part of my family's life. My husband has been Cub Master for the Pack and is an Assistant Leader for our Boy Scout Troop as well. I have been the Committee Chair for the Pack for many years. So, as you can see, we are very involved in this wonderful program. And it's not just Scouts that we support. My volunteer record includes PTA, POA (Property Owners Association), and Parent Advisory Committee (Local and District). We believe in supporting people and teaching our children about community involvment. Values and morals are at the top of the list for "things to teach your child".



Having said all that, here is my point. My husband received an email yesterday stating that our ATM account had been credited. All he needed to do was send in his address, account number and social securty number. I hope no one falls for this sceme. Please realize that if this was on the up and up, your bank would not ask for your account number or social security number.



What's the world coming to? What ever happened to working for what you get. Hard work is how you get ahead in this world. How can someone sleep at night knowing they took someone's hard earned money by tricking them. What's the old saying? "Honesty is the best policy." Times are tough for most people, having your money taken by a scamer only makes matters worse. So spread the word to friends and family to aware of this scam.

Great website!

Are you looking for information on Brunswick County Real Estate? Check out www.deannwatts.com.