Top Ten Credit Tips for Homeownershttp://www.kaybakerwilmington.com/blogs/wilmingtonncrealestate/atom.aspxCommunity Server2009-07-09T14:02:00ZWhat to do in Wilmington NC this weekend | Wilmington NC real estatehttp://www.kaybakerwilmington.com/blogs/wilmingtonncrealestate/archive/2010/06/25/what-to-do-in-wilmington-nc-this-weekend-wilmington-nc-real-estate.aspx2010-06-25T19:09:00Z2010-06-25T19:09:00Z<tr></tr><td></td> <div style="text-align:center;"><font color="#000080" face="andale mono,times" size="4"><strong></strong></font><font color="#000080" face="andale mono,times" size="4"><strong></strong></font> <font color="#000080" face="andale mono,times" size="4"><strong></strong></font> <font color="#000080" face="andale mono,times" size="4"><strong></strong></font><font color="#000080" face="andale mono,times" size="4"><strong></strong></font><font color="#000080" face="andale mono,times" size="4"><strong><font size="5"></font></strong></font><font color="#000080" face="andale
mono,times" size="4"><strong><font size="5">TGIF Scoop</font> </strong></font></div><div align="center"><br /> <font face="Helvetica, Geneva,
Arial, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif" size="2"><em>presented by Kay Baker & Associates</em></font></div><div align="center"><font face="Helvetica, Geneva, Arial, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif" size="2"><em></em></font></div><div align="center"><font face="Helvetica, Geneva, Arial, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif" size="2"><em></em></font></div><div style="text-align:left;"><font face="Helvetica, Geneva, Arial, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif" size="2"><em></em></font>Hello and welcome to TGIF Scoop! It looks like the nationwide housing market took a dip in May according to the latest statistics out this week. But, right here in Wilmington our number of sold homes increased May over April. <a href="http://www.wilmingtonncrealestateguide.com/" target="_blank">Read the rest of the story...</a></div><div align="center"><font face="Helvetica, Geneva, Arial, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif" size="2"><em></em></font></div><div align="center"><font face="Helvetica, Geneva, Arial, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif" size="2"><em></em></font></div><div align="center"><font face="Helvetica, Geneva, Arial, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif" size="2"><em></em></font></div><div align="center"><font face="Helvetica, Geneva, Arial, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif" size="2"><em></em></font></div><div align="left"><p>This may be one of the best home buying opportunities due to historic low interest rates, foreclosure and short sales, and the large inventory to choose from. Don't miss out on a once in a life time chance to get a really good deal. Call us, use our local knowledge and experience to help guide you. Visit <a href="http://www.cbbaker.com/">www.cbbaker.com</a> for up the minute MLS listings of homes in our tri-county area. And, we can send you a detailed list of all the <strong>short sales</strong> and <strong>foreclosures</strong> on the market. Just send a quick email to kaybaker@seacoastrealty.com. We will send the list right to your email box.</p><p>Get out this weekend and enjoy all the activities. And, remember, TGIF.....</p><p> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><img height="150" src="http://lite.securecrmpro.com/assets/kaybaker@seacoastrealty.com/image/fireworks2.gif" width="200" /><strong><br /></strong></p><div align="justify"></div><div style="text-align:center;"><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="http://www.wilmingtonncrealestateguide.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:medium;"><span style="font-family:Arial;"><strong>Kay Bakers Blog</strong></span></span><strong> </strong></a></div><div style="text-align:center;"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="http://www.cbbaker.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-size:medium;">Wilmington NC Real Estate - cbbaker.com<br 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height="150" src="http://lite.securecrmpro.com/assets/kaybaker@seacoastrealty.com/image/merchant2.jpg" width="200" /> </h3><h3>The Merchant of Venice</h3><p>8 p.m. Friday through Sunday, June 25-27 <br /> benefit Actor Appreciation Night<br />Greenfield Lake Amphitheater<br /><strong>Free</strong><br />(910) 399-2878</p><br /><hr /><p><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong></strong></span></p><h3>Riverfront Farmers Market</h3><p>Saturday 8:00a to 1:00p <br />Riverfront Park</p><hr /><p><img height="126" src="http://lite.securecrmpro.com/assets/kaybaker@seacoastrealty.com/image/catas_poster-322x497.jpg" width="144" /></p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:medium;">"Catastropolis"<br /></span></strong></p><p>Presented by Brown Coat Theatre, 111 Grace St. Downtown Wilmington</p><p>8PM June 17-19 and 24-26, 5PM June 20 & 27</p><p>341-0001 or <a href="http://www.guerillatheatre.com/">www.guerillatheatre.com</a></p><hr /><p> <img height="149" src="http://lite.securecrmpro.com/assets/kaybaker@seacoastrealty.com/image/fireworks_long.jpg" width="100" /></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:medium;">Fireworks by the Sea</span></strong></p><p>Thursdays through Sept 2 in Carolina Beach</p><p>Live Music at 6:30PM at the Gazebo and fireworks at 9PM</p><p>458-8434</p><p><a href="http://www.pleasureislandnc.org/">www.pleasureislandnc.org</a></p><hr /><p> </p><p> <img height="182" src="http://lite.securecrmpro.com/assets/kaybaker@seacoastrealty.com/image/Southern_Hospitality-1262184387.jpg" width="100" /></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:medium;">Paul Hill's Sculptures<br /></span></strong></p><p>Featuring "Southern Hospitality"</p><p>Bijou Park</p><p>Downtown Post Office</p><p>Riverfront Park</p><p>Third and Chestnut St</p><p>153 Water St.</p><br /><div class="venue"></div><hr /><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="rfdirections"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration:none;"><p style="text-align:center;"><img height="165" src="http://lite.securecrmpro.com/assets/kaybaker@seacoastrealty.com/image/gallery0826.jpg" width="200" /></p><h3 style="text-align:center;">New Elements Gallery<br />"Transitions” <br /><a href="http://www.newelementsgallery.com/" target="_blank">www.newelementsgallery.com</a></h3><hr /></span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="text" id="description"><a><br /></a><p style="text-align:center;"><a><img height="128" src="http://lite.securecrmpro.com/assets/kaybaker@seacoastrealty.com/image/musicSymbol.jpg" width="200" /></a></p><p style="text-align:center;"><a></a></p><p style="text-align:center;"><a><u></u></a></p><p style="text-align:center;"> <span style="color:#0000ff;"><span style="font-size:larger;"><strong><font size="4">Wilmington NC Night Spots</font></strong></span></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"> <span style="font-size:small;"> </span><strong><span style="font-size:small;"><em>F</em></span><span style="font-size:small;"><em>riday,</em><span style="font-style:italic;"> June 25<br /></span></span></strong></p><p style="text-align:center;">Elmwood - Wild Wing<br /><span class="tableDescr"><div><strong></strong></div></span></p><p> </p></div><p style="text-align:center;">Barstanders - Mayfaire Music on Town</p><p style="text-align:center;">Cool Kid - Kefi's<br /><span class="tableDescr"><div><strong></strong></div></span></p><p> </p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong><span style="font-size:small;"><em>Saturday, June 26</em></span></strong><span style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align:center;">Blivet - Grand Union Pub</p><p style="text-align:center;">Straight 8's - Ocean Grill Tiki Bar</p><p style="text-align:center;">Daniel Parish - Oceanic</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a></a></p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>Sunday, June 27<br /></strong></p><p style="text-align:center;">Bibis Ellison - Blue Water Grill</p><p> <a><br /></a></p><hr /><p style="text-align:center;"><img height="158" src="http://lite.securecrmpro.com/assets/kaybaker@seacoastrealty.com/image/salmonrose.jpg" style="width:158px;height:158px;" width="158" />photo cooking.com</p><p><strong>Salmon Spedini Grilled with Rosemary</strong><br /><br />2 Tsp minced fresh rosemary<br />2 Tsp virgin olive oil<br />2 Garlic cloves minced<br />1 Tsp freshly grated lemon zest<br />1 Tsp lemon juice<br />½ Tsp kosher salt<br />¼ Tsp freshly ground pepper<br />1 Pound center cut salmon filet (skinned and cut into 1 inch cubes)<br />1 Pint cherry tomatoes<br /><br />Preheat grill to medium high<br />Combine rosemary, oil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Add salmon; toss to coat. Alternating salmon and tomatoes, dive among eight 12 in skewers.<br />Oil the grill rack. Grill the spedini, carefully turning once, until the salmon is cooked through.<br /><br />Use sturdy rosemary branches, stripped, as skewers. Oil grill well. Make a meal; serve with Greek salad and brown rice with capers and fresh parsley.</p><br /><hr /><p style="text-align:center;"> <img height="160" src="http://lite.securecrmpro.com/assets/kaybaker@seacoastrealty.com/image/0000001636_tour%281%29.gif" width="165" /><br /></p></div><p><span><span><div><span><span><div><span><span><div><span><span><div><span><span><div><span><span><div><span><span><div> <span><span> <div><span><span><div><span><span><div style="text-align:center;"><span><span></span></span></div><div><span><span></span></span></div></span></span></div><h3 style="text-align:center;"><a>WoW! 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Excellent condition with granite in the kitchen and a great wood burning fireplace in the large 16 x 15 tiled family room. Formal dining room with wainscoting and chair rail. Large Laundry area adjacent to 1/2 bath and garage with side door to yard for easy access. Separate breakfast area overlooking large deck and huge back yard with storage shed for gardening tools or beach toys. Perfect Wilmington NC location. TEXT 14051 TO 44133 FOR MOBILE VIRTUAL TOUR. View all Wilmington NC real estate on <a href="http://www.kaybakerwilmington.com/">http://www.kaybakerwilmington.com/</a> or <a href="http://www.cbbaker.com/">http://www.cbbaker.com/</a> </p><p align="center" id="video_580797"><a href="http://www.coastalwilmingtonnc.com/#"><img src="/Themes/default/images/video.gif" border = "0" width="300" height="225"></a><br /><a href = "http://www.coastalwilmingtonnc.com/#">View Video</a><br />Format: ???<br />Duration: --:--</p><img src="http://www.kaybakerwilmington.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=580797" width="1" height="1">567132http://www.kaybakerwilmington.com/members/567132.aspxTop Ten Credit Tips for Home Mortgageshttp://www.kaybakerwilmington.com/blogs/wilmingtonncrealestate/archive/2009/07/09/top-ten-credit-tips-for-home-mortgages.aspx2009-07-09T19:02:00Z2009-07-09T19:02:00Z<p><span class="post-author">Posted by wilmingtonncrealestateguide on May 11th, 2009</span> </p><p>To help you purchase <a href="http://www.cbbaker.com" title="Wilmington NC Real Estate" target="_blank">Wilmington NC real estate</a>, here are some tips for getting your mortgage.</p><div class="post-content"><ol><li>Don’t apply for new credit card of any kind. Including those “you have been pre-approved” credit card invitations that you receive in the mail. Every time that you have your credit checked by a potential creditor or lender, you lose points from your credit score immediately. </li><li>Don’t pay off collections or charge-offs during your loan process. Paying collections will decrease the credit score immediately due to the date of last activity becoming recent. </li><li>Don’t close credit card accounts. If you close a credit card account it will appear to FICO that your debt ratio has gone up and it will affect length of credit history. </li><li>Don’t max out or over-charge your credit card accounts. This is the fastest way to bring your score down 50-100 points immediately. Try to keep your credit card balances below 30% of their available limit. </li><li>Don’t consolidate your debt into 1 or 2 credit cards. It seems like it would be the smart thing to do, however, when you consolidate all of your debit into one card, it appears that you are maxed out on that card and the system will penalize you. <img align="right" alt="credit score" height="165" src="http://www.cbbaker.com/assets/images/dolla.jpg" style="width:207px;height:165px;" title="credit score" width="207" /></li><li>Don’t do anything to cause a red flag to be raised by the scoring system. This would be adding additional accounts, co-signing a loan, changing your name or address. <a href="http://wilmingtonncrealestateguide.com/2009/05/11/top-10-credit-tips-for-home-mortgage/" title="Top Ten Credit Tips for Home Mortgage" target="_blank">Read more about top credit tips here.</a></li></ol></div><img src="http://www.kaybakerwilmington.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=493341" width="1" height="1">567132http://www.kaybakerwilmington.com/members/567132.aspx