Paula Vargas Featured in WILMA Magazine

Approaching Homeownership

Helping first-time homeowners, Spanish-speaking community

By SAMANTHA KUPIAINEN

Growing up, PAULA VARGAS dreamed of buying and owning houses. Born and raised in Colombia in South America, she would constantly tell her siblings and mom about how one day, she’d have a house and fill it with people. When Vargas was eleven years old, her parents decided to move her and her family to Wilmington thanks to a refugee program and sponsorship from First Presbyterian Church in downtown Wilmington.

Nineteen years later, Vargas is still in Wilmington, but now she’s helping others buy houses.

Vargas’s journey to real estate started back in 2019 when she was working as the manager of a pawn shop for seven years. After doing a little bit of research about the home-buying process, she discovered the real estate agent’s role in the process, then wasted no time in obtaining her real estate license in 2020. Today, she is a broker with Tidal Realty Partners under eXp Realty.

“The pawn business is very similar to real estate,” Vargas says. “You’re helping somebody overcome something. It’s either selling their merchandise or selling a house or purchasing something. I was the manager, and I had to make sure the money was right at the end of the day, I had to make sure we were purchasing the right number of items, and that we were paying the customer the right amount — not too much, not too little.”

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$569,000
Neighborhood: Megans Place
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,692
Sq.Ft.
2002
Year Built
2
Days on Site
100353813
MLS
Located in the desirable gated community of Megans Place and nestled right in the heart of Wilmington. Sit back and relax in the quiet back yard or in the beautiful screen in porch. Enjoy low...
$845,000
Neighborhood: Tidalwalk
5
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
3,672
Sq.Ft.
2012
Year Built
1
Day on Site
100388530
MLS
Welcome to TidalWalk. This beautiful gated community on the Intracoastal is a homeowner's dream. Take a five minute stroll from your front door down to the community beach. Bask in the sun or take...
$249,900
Neighborhood: Sunset Park
2
Beds
1
Baths
879
Sq.Ft.
1942
Year Built
2
Days on Site
100388326
MLS
Don't miss out on this cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home in Sunset Park! Make this your primary residence or use as an investment opportunity. Home has an excellent rental history. Newer HVAC...
$320,990
Neighborhood: Clarendon Park
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,717
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
3
Days on Site
100388142
MLS
MOVE IN READY NEW CONSTRUCTION IN DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON ONLY 2 MILES FROM THE RIVERWALK! REFRIGERATOR, WASHER/DRYER, AND BLINDS ARE ALL PART OF THE MOVE IN PACKAGE IF YOU BUY NOW!!McKee Homes'...
$322,990
Neighborhood: Clarendon Park
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,733
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
3
Days on Site
100388146
MLS
MOVE IN READY NEW CONSTRUCTION IN DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON ONLY 2 MILES FROM THE RIVERWALK! REFRIGERATOR, WASHER/DRYER, AND BLINDS ARE ALL PART OF THE MOVE IN PACKAGE IF YOU BUY NOW!!McKee Homes' Winslow...
$1,895,000
Neighborhood: Landfall
5
Beds
4F21/2
Baths
5,102
Sq.Ft.
2006
Year Built
3
Days on Site
100388150
MLS
Welcome home to Wilmington's award winning gated golf course community of Landfall. Situated on a quiet, private cul-de-sac, this .78 acre custom brick home speaks sheer elegance throughout. As...
Open 6/11
4625 Whiteweld Terrace Wilmington,  NC 28412
$475,000
Neighborhood: Johnson Farm
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,122
Sq.Ft.
2003
Year Built
3
Days on Site
100388159
MLS
Welcome to 4625 Whiteweld Terrace! This charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom house is situated on a corner lot in the heart of Wilmington and offers a range of special features that will make you feel...
Open 6/10
722 Quinn Drive Wilmington,  NC 28411
$610,000
Neighborhood: Marsh Landing Place
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,480
Sq.Ft.
2006
Year Built
3
Days on Site
100388179
MLS
Beautiful brick home in Marsh Landing Place, which is tucked behind Marsh Oaks between Middle Sound and Porters Neck. The home has a spacious open floor plan with tall ceilings, formal dining room,...
Open 6/9
1617 King Street Wilmington,  NC 28401
$343,990
Neighborhood: Clarendon Park
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,029
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
3
Days on Site
100388185
MLS
MOVE IN READY IN DOWNTOWN WILMINGTON! FREE MOVE IN PACKAGE IF YOU BUY NOW, INCLUDNG REFRIGERATOR, WASHER, DRYER, AND BLINDS!McKee Homes' Turlington model is one of the most desirable plans in the...
Open 6/9
7029 Oxbow Loop Wilmington,  NC 28411
$395,000
Neighborhood: Murrayville Crossing
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,365
Sq.Ft.
2019
Year Built
3
Days on Site
100388189
MLS
Fall in love with this move in ready 3BR 2BA home in Murrayville Crossing! This open floor plan home features granite counter tops, LVP flooring and has tons of natural light throughout. This home is...
$2,700,000
Neighborhood: New Jack Landing
3
Beds
4
Baths
3,228
Sq.Ft.
2024
Year Built
3
Days on Site
100388237
MLS
The Soundside- From the welcoming front porch to the rear covered patio, this plan epitomizes the West Indies ranch, making it the ideal floor plan for coastal living. A well-equipped kitchen with...
$628,440
Neighborhood: Riverlights
2
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
2,218
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
3
Days on Site
100388277
MLS
This Cypress II features large open-concept living on the first floor with a study, guest bedroom & bath, owner's suite, and a large walk-in laundry room. The Prestige kitchen features a gas cooktop,...

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