Monday, April 27, 2020 / by Anne Rose
Around the Azalea Coast | May 2020 News and Events for Southeastern North Carolina
What's Up | Magic, Comedy, and Madness with Denny Corby
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Fresh Fruit and Veggies from Cape Fear's Curbside Farmers Markets
Riverfront Farmers' Market: Reopening May 2nd at the temporary new location Waterline Brewing Co., located at 721 Surry St, Wilmington, the market will operate as a drive-through (no pedestrian traffic) every Saturday from 9am-1pm. The market will be practicing all proper safeguards to keep you and your family healthy and safe. Just point and pay and vendors will put your groceries in your trunk.
Wilmington Farmers Market at Wrightsville Beach Brewery: Drive-thru is open for you to shop from your favorite local farmers until 1pm.
Port City Produce: Order online with a precautionary curbside option means you can skip the line and shop at home by filling out the online order form with your preferred pick up time and date.
Lewis Farms: U-Pick with strict social distancing implemented. Curbside pickup available for already-picked strawberries and veggies - and their famous ice cream.
COVID-19 Revised Appraisal Guidelines
Q & A WITH ADAM SLACK AND TARA JONES OF GUARANTEED RATE
KBT: We've heard there are changes that home buyers should understand in the appraisal process right now. What are the most recent updates?
Adam Slack (pictured above, left): Processes for property appraisals have been changing daily, in light of the COVID-19 social distancing requirements and business restrictions.
Tara Jones (pictured right): It’s been interesting. Each change does seem like it is for the better. On your conventional loans, Frannie, Freddie,
on primary residences, those are desktop versions for now. Which means that the appraiser doesn’t have to go out. They can just do an AVM (automated value) and that is not only beneficial for people who may be living in the home, but for the appraisers health safety as well. The appraiser doesn’t have to leave their home for this scope of work. That has been a really big win in the mortgage process.
How will other changes in home appraisals during the COVID-19 curtailment of business-as-usual impact your real estate transaction?
Read more.
Adam Slack (pictured above, left): Processes for property appraisals have been changing daily, in light of the COVID-19 social distancing requirements and business restrictions.
Tara Jones (pictured right): It’s been interesting. Each change does seem like it is for the better. On your conventional loans, Frannie, Freddie,
on primary residences, those are desktop versions for now. Which means that the appraiser doesn’t have to go out. They can just do an AVM (automated value) and that is not only beneficial for people who may be living in the home, but for the appraisers health safety as well. The appraiser doesn’t have to leave their home for this scope of work. That has been a really big win in the mortgage process.How will other changes in home appraisals during the COVID-19 curtailment of business-as-usual impact your real estate transaction?
Read more.
Featured Properties
Enjoy a virtual tour of the spectacular 4 BR Low Country charmer at 3409 St. James Drive, on .65 acres overlooking the 4th fairway of the Founders Club golf course in Southport, North Carolina. The home conveys with a full Active Signature Membership in the Clubs of St. James, valued at $25,000!
HUGE price reduction! $94,000 reduction and property is being sold AS IS!
With over 2,000 square feet, this 3 Bedroom / 3 Bath home includes an open plan with arched doorways and vaulted ceilings, adding a wonderful spacious feel and tons of sunshine to the already-lovely property.
Now is your chance to own a place at the beach! See the listing here.
This well-maintained adorable one-story brick home sits among the trees in the beautifully established neighborhood next to Forest Hills. The home features a new 50-year architectural shingle roof that was installed this month and an HVAC that was installed in 2014.
See the listing here.
Keeping Home Buyers and Home Sellers Safe From COVID-19
KBT Realty Group is committed to implementing healthy strategies for home search and home sales. Deemed an "essential service" by the North Carolina Governor, members of the Association of Realtors are allowed to continue to operate — at restricted levels — during the COVID-19 pandemic. As they work, Realtors at KBT Realty, and throughout the southeastern North Carolina region, are taking proactive steps to ensure the safety of themselves and their clients as they work together to buy and sell property.
For many prospective home buyers, the need to move is essential, whether it is work-related, or an important decision involving family or health reasons. Your real estate agent will be able to educate you on implementing social distancing restrictions, leveraging digital home search solutions, and understanding all your options as you work through searching, viewing, and purchasing your new home.
