The “June 1st” Deadline: Keeping Your Coastal Tax Bill in Check
In the excitement of closing on a beach house in Surf City or a retirement villa in Leland, the conversation usually revolves around interest rates…
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The “Super Bowl” of Rentals: Maximizing Your July 4th Week ROI
For vacation rental owners in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties, the week of July 4th is not just a holiday; it is the fiscal…
The “Azalea Festival” Effect: Does the Market Bloom or Stall in April?
Every April, Wilmington transforms. The Southern Belles put on their hoop skirts, the street fair takes over downtown, and 100,000 visitors flood New Hanover County…
The Coastal Fall Checklist: Why Your Live Oaks Can Wait, But Your Roof Can’t
In most of the country, "fall maintenance" means raking colorful maple leaves and winterizing snow blowers. In New Hanover and Brunswick counties, the rhythm is…
The “Yellow Haze” Survival Guide: Curb Appeal for March Listings in Zone 8
In New Hanover and Pender counties, March is a month of beautiful contradictions. The temperatures in Wilmington hit that perfect 70-degree sweet spot, the azaleas…
Back to School: How the UNCW Semester Start Impacts Rental Availability
For real estate investors and renters in Wilmington, the calendar revolves around two dates: August 20th and May 10th.The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)…
Riverfest & Real Estate: The Front-Row Reality of Downtown Living
When October hits Wilmington, the humidity finally breaks, the river breeze kicks up, and the smell of turkey legs wafts down Water Street. Riverfest isn't…
Winter Staging: How to Make a Coastal Home “Cozy” (Not Cold) in January
In July, selling a beach house in Surf City or Oak Island is easy: open the blinds, blast the AC, and let the ocean view…
Summer Open Houses: Beating the Humidity (and the “Pluff Mud”)
In New Hanover, Pender, and Onslow counties, summer doesn't just mean heat—it means 90% humidity and air you can wear. When you are selling a…
New Year’s Resolutions 2026: Why “Right-Sizing” Should Be Top of Your List
Every January, we pledge to lose weight or save money. But for homeowners in New Hanover and Pender counties, the smartest financial resolution for 2026…