Smart Irrigation: Saving Money on Water Bills During Summer Droughts
In New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, and Brunswick counties, a lush green lawn is the hallmark of coastal curb appeal. However, keeping that grass green during…
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Salt Air vs. Electronics: Protecting Your Outdoor TVs and Appliances
For homeowners in New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, and Brunswick counties, the dream of an outdoor oasis often includes a summer kitchen and a TV for…
Hurricane Shutters vs. Impact Glass: Which is the Better ROI?
For property owners in New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, and Brunswick counties, hurricane protection is not optional—it is a requisite for insuring and preserving your asset.…
Coastal Flooring Wars: Why LVP is Dethroning Wood
In the humid, sandy environment of New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, and Brunswick counties, the debate between genuine hardwood and Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) is no…
The “2-1 Buydown”: A Strategic Move for Coastal Buyers & Sellers
In the shifting real estate landscape of New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, and Brunswick counties, high interest rates have caused many buyers to hit the pause…
Slab vs. Crawl Space vs. Pilings: Understanding Foundation Types in Flood Zones
In most real estate markets, buyers look at the kitchen countertops first. In South Eastern North Carolina, savvy buyers look at the dirt—specifically, what is…
Dehumidifiers: Why Every Crawl Space Needs One in the South
If you are buying a home in New Hanover, Pender, or Brunswick County, you will eventually hear a home inspector say five dreaded words: "High…
The Roof Age Cliff: Why Insurance Companies Hate Roofs Older than 15 Years
In the current Coastal North Carolina real estate market, there is a deal-killer that has nothing to do with interest rates or curb appeal. It…
Wire Fraud Warning: Protecting Your Down Payment from Scammers
It is the nightmare scenario every buyer fears: You finally find the perfect home in Hampstead or Wilmington, you wire your $50,000 down payment to…
Adjustable Rate Mortgages (ARMs): Are They Safe Again in 2026?
For many buyers who remember the 2008 housing crash, the term "Adjustable Rate Mortgage" (ARM) feels like a dirty word. It brings up memories of…