Septic Smarts: Maintenance Tips for Rural Homeowners in Onslow & Pender
For many buyers moving to rural Pender or Onslow County, the dream is privacy: an acre of land in Burgaw, a wooded lot in Holly…
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Crawl Space Encapsulation: Is It Worth the Investment in Humid NC?
If you own a home in South Eastern North Carolina, you are fighting a war against moisture. And in the battle for your home’s structural…
Siding Showdown: Vinyl vs. Hardie Board (Fiber Cement) in the Coastal Climate
In South Eastern North Carolina, your home’s exterior has a harder job than in almost any other region. It has to withstand 100+ mph wind…
Termites & Pests: Why the WDIR Report is Your Best Friend
In South Eastern North Carolina, we worry about hurricanes, flood zones, and Nor'easters. But the biggest threat to your new home’s equity isn't usually the…
Downsizing Disputes: Deciding What to Keep When Moving to Smaller Coastal Quarters
For many of our clients in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties, the dream of retiring to the coast comes with a specific mathematical problem:You…
New Construction Red Flags: What Your Private Inspector Should Look for in a Brand New Home
There is a dangerous myth in real estate: "It’s a brand new home, so I don’t need an inspection."In South Eastern North Carolina, this assumption…
Polybutylene Pipes: Identifying and Negotiating this Common Liability in 1990s Homes
If you are buying or selling a home built between 1978 and 1995 in New Hanover, Pender, or Brunswick County, you are almost guaranteed to…
Salt Air Science: How to Protect Your HVAC and Hardware from Corrosion
In New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties, we pay a "salt tax." It doesn't come from the IRS; it comes from the ocean.While the salt…
The “Sick House” Syndrome: Recognizing Foundation and Moisture Issues in Coastal Homes
In South Eastern North Carolina, we talk a lot about "curb appeal." But there is a deeper, invisible metric that matters much more: Structural Health.We…
Expired Listings: Why Your Home Didn’t Sell the First Time (and How to Fix It
There is no frustration quite like watching your listing agreement expire. You spent months keeping the house clean, vacating for showings, and waiting for the…