Bell Manley Commercial Real Estate

06/12/2023

Bell Manley was recently featured in a Greater Fayetteville Business Journal article about increasing commercial development in Hoke County. Check out the full article below!

Holly Bell (left) and George Manley (right) began their partnership in 2008. PHOTO PROVIDED BY GEORGE MANLEYBusiness partners Holly Bell and George Manley are the owners of Bell Manley Real Estate LLC, a full-service real estate brokerage specializing in commercial investments and leasing. Bell shar...

04/18/2023

It’s official! First Friday Sunrise Theater is back May 5 with Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country!

We have an amazing season planned so mark your calendars now!

Thank you to our volunteers and sponsors Bell Manley Commercial Real Estate and Realty World Properties of the Pines- The Nikki Bowman Team!

04/12/2023

FOR LEASE

This is a great opportunity to lease a newly remodeled professional office space in charming downtown Southern Pines. Located on Pennsylvania Ave, the property is walking distance to all restaurants and retail. The space features multiple available offices, private parking, and a shared conference room and break room. Utilities are included.

Please contact broker Holly Bell for more information 910.690.1065

03/21/2023

Available for Sublease!

This freestanding office building located in the desirable Turnberry Wood Office Park features a reception area, multiple offices and conference rooms, flex spaces, and more! Furniture is negotiable.

Please contact broker Holly Bell for more information. 910.690.1065

03/14/2023

An Expert Gives You Clarity in Today’s Housing Market

The housing market has been going through shifts lately. That’s why it’s so important to work with an industry professional who can be your guide throughout the process.

A real estate expert uses their knowledge of what’s really happening with home prices, housing supply, expert projections, and more to give you the best advice. Someone who can provide clarity like that is critical right now.

Unfortunately, when information in the media isn’t clear, it can generate a lot of fear and uncertainty in the market. As Jason Lewris, Co-Founder and Chief Data Officer at Parcl, says:

“In the absence of trustworthy, up-to-date information, real estate decisions are increasingly being driven by fear, uncertainty, and doubt.”
But it doesn’t have to be that way. Buying a home is a big...


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The housing market has been going through shifts lately.

03/13/2023

Leverage Your Equity When You Sell Your House

One of the benefits of being a homeowner is that you build equity over time. By selling your house, that equity can be used toward purchasing your next home.

Bankrate explains it like this:

“Home equity is the portion of your home you’ve paid off – in other words, your stake in the property as opposed to the lender’s. In practical terms, home equity is the appraised value of your home minus any outstanding mortgage and loan balances.”

>>Majority of Americans Have a Large Amount of Equity
If you’ve owned your home for a while, you’ve likely built up some equity – and you may not even realize how much. Based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau and ATTOM, the majority of Americans have a substantial amount of equity right now.

And having such large amounts of equity is a benefit to homeowners in...


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One of the benefits of being a homeowner is that you build equity over time. 

03/12/2023

Owning a home is a major way to build wealth. That’s why housing makes up a critical piece of someone’s net worth. DM me to talk about the value of investing in homeownership today.


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03/11/2023

Buying a Home May Make More Sense Than Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]

If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, there are a few things you should consider. Homeownership can help you escape the cycle of rising rents, builds your wealth, and serves as a hedge against inflation. If you’re ready to take advantage of the benefits of homeownership, DM me to explore your options.


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Some HighlightsIf you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, there are a few things you should consider.Homeownership can help you escape the cycle of rising rents, builds your wealth, and serves as a hedge against inflation.

03/10/2023

The Spring Guides for Buying and Selling a Home Are Here

There’s a lot going on in the housing market right now. Let’s connect so you can get the latest digital copies of the Spring Buyer and Seller Guides.

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03/09/2023

4 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home

Are you planning to buy a home this spring? When you find the home you want to buy, remember these four tips to make your best offer.

>>1. Lean on a Real Estate Professional

Rely on an agent who can support your goals. Agents are local market experts. They know what’s worked for other buyers in your area and what sellers may be looking for in an offer. It may seem simple, but catering to what a seller needs can help your offer stand out.

>> 2. Know Your Budget
Understanding your budget is especially important right now. The best way to understand your numbers is to work with a lender so you can get pre-approved for a loan. It helps you be more financially confident, and it shows sellers you’re serious. That can give you a competitive edge.

>>3. Think Through Everything Before Making an Offer
Today’s market...


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Are you planning to buy a home this spring?

03/08/2023

2 Things Sellers Need To Know This Spring

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A lot has changed over the past year, and you might be wondering what’s in store for the spring housing market.