The Saltwater Cure: A Manifesto for Living in the Cape Fear Region
There is a moment that happens to everyone who moves here. Maybe it’s while you’re waiting for the drawbridge at Wrightsville Beach, windows down, smelling…
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Closing Before the Ball Drops: Why December Transactions Are the “Hidden Gem” of 2025
In the real estate world, December is often written off as a “dead month.” The common wisdom says that buyers are too busy wrapping gifts…
The “Jumbo Gap” Just Shrank: What the New 2026 Loan Limits Mean for Your Buying Power
For homebuyers in New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, and Brunswick counties, the “price of entry” for a luxury-tier home just got a little more accessible.While the…
The 2025 Migration Report: Where Our New Neighbors Moved From Last Year
If the traffic on Highway 17 feels heavier or the line at the bagel shop in Leland seems longer, you aren't imagining it. The numbers…
Insurance Watch: The “Double-Tap” Rate Hike Coming in June 2026
If you own property in New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, or Brunswick County, you likely felt the sting of your insurance renewal in mid-2025. But if…
The “Fresh Start” Strategy: Why Your 2026 Home Purchase Starts in December
The holiday season is usually a time for spending, not saving. But if your goal is to buy a home in New Hanover, Pender, Onslow,…
The “Quiet” Season Profit Strategy: Your 2025 Year-End Tax Checklist
December in Coastal North Carolina is deceptive. While the tourists have left Wrightsville Beach and the rental calendars in Surf City are quieter, the smartest…
Commercial Watch: The “Big 3” Projects Defining 2026
If 2024 was the year of residential bidding wars, 2026 is the year of commercial infrastructure. For real estate investors and homeowners in New Hanover,…
The “For Rent” Sign Returns: Are Long-Term Rents Finally Softening in 2026?
If you are a landlord in Wilmington or an investor eyeing Leland, you may have noticed a shift. For the past four years, posting a…
Building in 2026: The “Labor Squeeze” vs. Material Stability
For the last three years, the headline for anyone building a custom home in New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, or Brunswick County was “material volatility.” You…