Joe Powers' Blog

Posted on 09/10/2023

How long does a house last: With & without renovations

While every project is different, here are some basic...

Home Renovations

Home Remodeling

Posted on 09/03/2023

Factors that impact the cost of your homeowners insurance premium

Purchasing homeowners insurance protects your home and...

Posted on 09/14/2023

26 Porpoise Place, North Topsail Beach, NC 28460 is now new to the market!

Listed by Joe Powers Realty

Prepared to be WOWED! Premium highly renowned builder Maebilt Construction, known for their quality construction on Topsail Island, has produced another beautiful second row home. Come view this 2015 custom built home located in the quiet neighborhood of Dolphin Shores. The inground pool surrounded with a metal ornate fence was added in 2022 to enhance the already perfect vacation home. The first floor boasts 4 spacious bedrooms and 3 full baths meticulously decorated with beach themes and sunny days throughout. A jack and jill bathroom for 2 of the bedrooms and the other 2 have their own bathrooms. Worth mentioning are the built-in bunkbeds...

Posted on 09/12/2023

Another Property Sold - 251 Youpon Drive, Hubert, NC 28539

Awaken to the sounds and colors of nature on this private and secluded 7.13 acre waterfront oasis. 251 Youpon is nestled in the sleepy town of Hubert and only minutes from the bustling city of Swansboro. Worth mentioning upfront is the location of this property and the access you will have to the Queens Creek that leads out to the many waterways to explore until you reach the ICW. Beautifully and meticulously built paying special attention to every detail boasts throughout this home. Open the front door and you'll find a spacious foyer to gather and welcome your friends all while admiring the staircase leading upstairs from both sides of the...

Posted on 09/11/2023

1105 Lakeview Avenue, Richlands, NC 28574 is now new to the market!

Listed by Joe Powers Realty

Country charmer in the Catherine's Lake area in Richlands. No HOA and no city taxes!! Split floor plan with spacious bedrooms. Kitchen has vaulted ceilings with an eat in area and a bar stool counter top. The living room also has vaulted ceilings and has a fireplace. The fireplace has an electric slide in currently but can easily be taken out and is hooked up to be used as a gas fireplace. Outside you will find an open deck, storage shed(conveying as-is), and the back yard is fenced in. Nice quiet space out back to enjoy a morning coffee or afternoon BBQ. The gazebo will be taken and does not convey. Seller is offering a $2500 use as you...

Posted on 09/09/2023

564 Old Folkstone Road, Holly Ridge, NC 28445 now has a new price of $420,000!

Listed by Joe Powers Realty

They don't make houses like this anymore!!! Come take a look and start planning your future on Old Folkstone Road. This solid brick home is planted on a little over 2.5 acres. You'll enjoy country living without being in a subdivision, no HOA, and no city taxes. The pristine beaches of North Topsail Beach are less than 5 miles away and the Turkey Creek NC Wildlife public boating access is 5 minutes away. The welcoming front porch is covered and will allow you to bask in the morning sun. Through the front door a large foyer area welcomes you. There is a formal living area to the right or head straight and you'll be led to the heart of...

Posted on 09/08/2023

Another Property Sold - 201 Canaan Court, Jacksonville, NC 28546

Listed by Joe Powers Realty

Coming Soon to the very nice Eastgate subdivision!! A 5 bedroom 2.5 bath house near the end of a cul-de-sac with a downstairs master. More info and pictures coming...

Posted on 09/08/2023

508 Redwood Place 1, Jacksonville, NC 28540 now has a new price of $224,900!

Listed by Joe Powers Realty

New Construction town home in Jacksonville just outside the city limits. On the first level you have a one car garage with a bedroom and full bath. The second floor consist of the living room, dining room and kitchen. On the third level you have 2 bedrooms, each with their own full bathroom. LVP throughout, butcher block counter tops, tiled baths. The downstairs bedroom has a walk in shower. The property shows as a duplex but is listed as a condo due to it being on common area. There is a common area maintenance agreement in the...

Posted on 09/08/2023

508 Redwood Place 2, Jacksonville, NC 28540 now has a new price of $224,900!

Listed by Joe Powers Realty

New Construction town home in Jacksonville just outside the city limits. On the first level you have a one car garage with a bedroom and full bath. The second floor consist of the living room, dining room and kitchen. On the third level you have 2 bedrooms, each with their own full bathroom. LVP throughout, butcher block counter tops, tiled baths. The downstairs bedroom has a walk in shower. The property shows as a duplex but is listed as a condo due to it being on common area. There is a common area maintenance agreement in the...

Posted on 09/07/2023

102 Duplin Court, Jacksonville, NC 28540 now has a new price of $329,900!

Listed by Joe Powers Realty

Welcome to the sought after vibrant and active community Kanton Hills!! The Kanton Hills community is located just outside of the city limits, midway between North Topsail Beach and Jacksonville, NC. This location has easy access to both the highway and back roads that will allow you to be at shopping centers and base access gates in just minutes -- without being in the middle of the traffic. There are no HOA Fees and no city taxes - which might help keep your monthly payment as low as possible! This home is situated towards the back of the neighborhood on a cul-de-sac with an oversized driveway and covered front porch. The back yard is...

Posted on 09/05/2023

564 Old Folkstone Road, Holly Ridge, NC 28445 now has a new price of $425,000!

Listed by Joe Powers Realty

They don't make houses like this anymore!!! Come take a look and start planning your future on Old Folkstone Road. This solid brick home is planted on a little over 2.5 acres. You'll enjoy country living without being in a subdivision, no HOA, and no city taxes. The pristine beaches of North Topsail Beach are less than 5 miles away and the Turkey Creek NC Wildlife public boating access is 5 minutes away. The welcoming front porch is covered and will allow you to bask in the morning sun. Through the front door a large foyer area welcomes you. There is a formal living area to the right or head straight and you'll be led to the heart of...

Posted on 08/29/2023

312 Dwight Street, Holly Ridge, NC 28445 now has a new price of $225,000!

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is perfectly situated in city limits however, it has the feel of country living. If you are looking for privacy this home has it and then some. Being only 5 miles to Surf City, this is a great second home or a weekend retreat as well. Enjoy mornings or evenings sitting in your enclosed porch and worth mentioning is the wooden privacy fence in the backyard. The kitchen is spacious with a kitchen island and dishwasher - plenty of room for entertaining. Shed in back yard conveys as-is. Schedule your showing...