The Gig Economy Mortgage: Buying a Coastal Home with 1099 Freelance Income
For many in the Wilmington area—from the camera operators on a "Wilmywood" film set to the remote tech consultants working from a porch in Surf…
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The “MCC” Tax Credit: How First-Time Buyers Can Save Thousands on Federal Taxes
In the competitive real estate markets of Wilmington, Hampstead, and the broader Coastal Carolinas, affordability is often the primary hurdle for new buyers. While most…
Salt of the Earth: The Hidden History of Cape Fear’s Waterfront
For modern buyers in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties, the Intracoastal Waterway and the sounds behind the barrier islands are synonymous with leisure—boating, fishing,…
The Liberty Ship Legacy: How WWII Transformed Wilmington’s Housing
For real estate buyers and history enthusiasts in New Hanover County, the housing market has a distinct "before and after" line: 1941. Before World War…
Iron Rails to the Sea: How the Railroad Boom Built Modern Wilmington
For real estate investors and history buffs in New Hanover County, the architecture of Wilmington tells a story much deeper than just "historic charm." If…
Buying with Student Debt: How Lenders View Loans and DTI in 2026
For many aspiring homeowners in New Hanover and Pender counties, the "total balance" of their student loans feels like a brick wall. You see a…
From Firestarter to Screen Gem: The Origin Story of “Wilmywood”
If you own property in Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, or Forest Hills, you likely know the drill: occasionally, a street closes down, white trucks appear, and…
Bridging the Gap: A History of Connecting the Mainland to the Beaches
For modern buyers driving across the high-rise bridge into Surf City or Holden Beach, the trip is seamless. You cruise at 45 mph, catch a…
The Big Dig: The Engineering Marvel of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW)
For most buyers in South Eastern North Carolina, the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) is simply "the view." It’s the glittering ribbon of water you cross to…
Pirates of the Cape Fear: The Real Legends of Stede Bonnet and Blackbeard
For residents of New Hanover and Brunswick counties, the Cape Fear River is a scenic backdrop for sunset cruises and waterfront dining. But 300 years…