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  According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency, markets that gained the most over the last five years were:    Full story
  • Honolulu: up 78.7 percent
  • Virginia Beach: 72.6 percent
  • Flagstaff, Ariz.: 66.5 percent
  • Bellingham, Wash.: 65.6 percent
  • Wilmington, N.C.: 62.1 percent
  • Baltimore: 60.6 percent
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37% Projected gain in home prices (5-year)*
Median home price Median home price
2006: $217,000
2011: $297,000
Population Population
2006: 325,000
2011: 361,000
According to CNNMoney.com, Wilmington, NC is the 7th best place to invest in the US!

As the only city of any significant size on the North Carolina coast, Wilmington may be just at the beginning of its boom. It has a seaport, an international airport, and a UNC campus. But it has also maintained its "historic" ambience, bringing it another revenue stream: Hollywood has filmed 180 features here during the past two decades.

Real Estate Investing in Coastal Carolina

Hosted at: UNCW Executive Development Center

1241 Military Cutoff Rd., Wilmington, NC, 2840

If you're looking for a place to learn more about real estate investing, you've found it! The Coastal Carolina Real Estate Investors Association your local source for education and information on investing in New Hanover County and southeast NC. From our monthly meetings to our members-exclusive web content, CCREIA offers the inside scoop on what's  happening in local real estate investing. Whether your interest is residential rentals, "flipping" houses, or commercial development, you'll find fantastic resources within our group ~ including great deals on investment properties!


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News and Updates

6-11-2009
Get your piece of the Obama pie. 
If you don't qualify for the 1st time homebuyers credit or a loan mod, you can still benefit from Energy Tax Incentives on your primary residence. Check it out here

6-11-2009
Local Market Stats. 
If you weren't able to make the meeting, here's the lastest local area market statistics. Check it out here

6-11-2009
ACTION NEEDED! HR 1728 threatens your property rights and your real estate investing.  
Click here for an audio discussion and take action TODAY before the unintended consequences of the bill threatens your business and your property rights.

May 2009 Newsletter

5-20-2009
Coastal REIA launches all-new newsletter and Newsvine. 
Be on the lookout for our newest version of the Coastal REIA newsletter. Now in an all web-based format, getting your local, national and global real estate new is easier than ever. Members automatically get a copy ~ if you're not a member and want to sign up, click here. Plus, we've added a new feature for local real estate investors, Newsvine - where we'll link you to news stories of interest. If you've never visited Newvine, check out ours here

5-14-2009
Local Market Stats. 
If you weren't able to make the meeting, here's the lastest local area market statistics. Check it out here

5-13-2009
$8000 Tax Credit Can Be Used for Down Payment.
The feds announced that first-time homebuyers can use their credit for down payment. Story here

5-12-2009
HOP Program assists City of Wilmington homebuyers. 
Program flyer can be found here

5-01-2009
In-Depth info on the $8000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. 
Don't let your buyers miss out! Story here

4-30-2009
US 17 Bypass in the Works.
Don Harris of C21 Brock & Associates sent over a map of the proposed US 17 Bypass. Check it out here

4-9-2009
Cape Fear Credit Services, Inc
joins REIA as newest vendor. Be sure to say hello at our meetings and check out their ad.

3-26-2009
Homeowner and Homebuyer Protection Act in the NC Senate.    If you are working with homeowners facing foreclosure -or- offering lease to own properties, you need to be aware of this! Click Here link for the language of the bill.

3-14-2009
All Comfort Heating and Cooling offers generous member discount!  
Log in and visit the Resources link. You'll find all of our member discounts there!

2-19-2009
Want to know more about Uncle Sam's housing plan?
Visit financialstability.gov

2-19-2009
Want to know more about stopping forced annexation?
Visit stopncannexation.com

2-16-2009
10 Tax Laws that could affect your 2008 Return
Bankrate publishes helpful tax planning info

2-9-2009
Forced Annexation Q&A
The John Locke Foundation releases Q&A on NC's antiquated forced annexation laws here

2-6-2009
Fannie Mae opens up Investor Loan market!
Read the announcement and criteria here.

1-1-2009
New Location for Investor Subgroup.
To better accommodate our discussions, we've moved the New Investor Subgroup to Sticky Fingers at Market and New Centre in Wilmington. This group meets the Monday evening following our regular monthly meetings. Check the calendar for specific dates.

3-18-2008
Stay on top of the Forced Annexation Issue.
Wilmington is considering a forcibly annexing many home and businesses in the Monkey Junction area into the city. www.afpnc.org

12-01-2007
WILMINGTON MARKET BUCKS HOUSING TRENDS.
Ignore the media hype - we're still in a strong market. Wilmington ranks #2 and #5 in the nation. Check out the Money Magazine and Milliken article in our
Resources area

 
10-20-2007
WEBSITES YOU CAN USE!
Members, be sure to check out our updated
Links of Interest. We've just added new links to several great websites.
Not a member yet? You can sign up online or stop in at our next meeting to get access to all the latest in investment resources in our area.

 08-30-2007
 3 MONTHS FREE MEMBERSHIP   
Our members do a great job of promoting the value of becoming a REIA member. To say thanks, we're offering every member 3 months free membership for every new member you refer. Make sure they mention your name when joining!

 08-03-2007
 SUBJECT-TO LEGISLATION DEFEATED

 07-07-2007
 TOP 100 PLACES TO LIVE
Money Magazine names the top 


 


Membership In CCREIA

Members of  CCREIA enjoy a wide range of resources to enhance their investment activities. Be sure to check out our Membership page for even more great benefits of membership!

Free admission to our monthly meetings plus

** Workshops (most are free for members!) 

** Special interest subgroups - smaller discussion groups focused on very specific aspects of investing.

** Special offers from our Premium Vendors.

** Members-Only access to the website including a huge catalog of informative newsletters, investment deals posted by fellow members, and a massive library of web links plus networking with other members

** Even more Discounts and special offers from local and national companies, available only to CCREIA members!

** Great deals on investment properties offered by our members. Sign up for our automatic notification service - you'll be notified when new properties are listed!!! 

READY TO JOIN?  Sign up now online or stop in at our next  monthly meeting.

Can't join just yet but want to stay in the loop? Add your name to our secure Mailing List and stay informed!

Business Owners - We're a great place to promote your business to real estate investors who need your services. Our members can become your repeat customers!

Become an exclusive Premium Vendor  for maximum exposure to our members and guests. Or consider listing your business on our site. For more information, visit our Vendors Page 




Coming Up @ CCREIA
calendar of events
Public Always Welcome!
Monthly Education & Networking Meetings
2nd Thursday Each Month
Free for Members & Full Time Students w/ID
$15 for Non-Members


Hosted at: UNCW Executive Development Center

1241 Military Cutoff Rd., Wilmington, NC, 28405 


* FEATURED SPEAKERS *

July 9 ~ What does it take to really be successful in our market? Panel Discussion/Round Table featuring highly successful local real estate entrepenuers More Info

Have a topic you'd like covered at our meetings? Drop us an email


Monthly Meeting Agenda
6:00-6:30 pm  Registration and Networking
6:30-7:00 pm Announcements 
    Corporate Sponsors/Vendors
    Marketing Session ~
    Deals on investment properties!
7:00-8:30 pm
    
    Webinar & Featured Speaker
8:30-9:00 pm Networking



New Investor Subgroup
Monday following the 2nd Thursday each month

6:30 pm Sticky Fingers Restaurant
Market Street, Wilmington
Free
More Info