Landfall Living: Behind the Gates of Wilmington’s Premier Country Club Community

If you ask a local to name the "ultimate" address in Wilmington, the answer has been the same for 30 years: Landfall.Spanning over 2,200 acres…

Buying for Cash: Does It Really Get You a Better Deal?

In real estate folklore, "Cash is King." The old wisdom says that if you walk in with a suitcase full of money (figuratively speaking), the…

Vacation Rental Tax Rules: Understanding the “14-Day Rule” for Beach Houses

For many second-home owners in Wrightsville Beach, Topsail, or Oak Island, the dream isn't to run a full-time hotel; it's just to rent the house…

Student Housing: The Pros and Cons of Investing Near UNCW

For real estate investors in Wilmington, the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) isn't just a school; it is a massive economic engine. With enrollment…

The 1031 Exchange: Deferring Taxes on Your Investment Property Upgrade

For real estate investors in South Eastern North Carolina, the last five years have been a golden era of appreciation. That duplex you bought in…

St. James Plantation: A Deep Dive into Southport’s Largest Planned Community

If you are looking for a master-planned community in South Eastern North Carolina that truly has "everything," all roads eventually lead to St. James Plantation.Located…

Appraisal Gaps: Strategies for Buyers When the Bank Says “No”

In the real estate frenzy of 2022, an appraisal gap was a crisis. If the bank said the house was worth $500,000 but you offered…

The BRRRR Method: Is Buy-Rehab-Rent-Refinance Still Viable in 2025?

For the last decade, the BRRRR Method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) was the holy grail of real estate investing. You could buy a fixer-upper…

House Hacking in Wilmington: Using Multi-Unit Properties to Subsidize Your Mortgage

For first-time buyers in Wilmington, the hurdle isn't just the interest rate; it's the monthly payment. With median home prices hovering near $535,000 in late…

Heat Pumps 101: Understanding How Coastal NC Homes Stay Efficient

If you are moving to New Hanover, Pender, or Brunswick County from the Northeast or Midwest, you are likely used to a furnace that roars…