Flood Zone Literacy: The Critical Role of Flood Insurance and Elevation Certificates in Coastal NCFor buyers in the coastal market of New Hanover, Pender, Onslow,…
The 50-Year Question: Analyzing the Impact of Ultra-Long Mortgages on Coastal Real EstateThe idea of a 50-year mortgage has entered national policy discussions as a…
The Credit Score–Interest Rate ConnectionThe relationship between your credit score and your mortgage interest rate is direct, powerful, and quantifiable. Your credit score acts as…
The Strategic Advantage: Why Hire a Private Inspector as a BuyerHiring a private home inspector is one of the most critical steps in the homebuying…
The Closing Day Bonus: How Buyers Can Gain "Instant Equity"For most homeowners in the New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, and Brunswick counties, equity—the portion of the…
The "Portable Mortgage" Proposal: A Potential Solution to the Coastal Inventory FreezeThe concept of a portable mortgage—one that allows a homeowner to transfer their existing…
Why Home Prices Are Defying Gravity: The Three Forces Driving Appreciation into 2025Despite higher mortgage rates cooling national sales volume, home prices continue rising across…
The Ultimate Investment: Why Buying a Home Trumps Renting in Coastal NCChoosing between buying and renting is more than just a monthly payment decision; it’s…
The Trade-Off: Why Large Homes Are Built on Small Lots in Coastal NCThe common sight of a substantial, modern home occupying a narrow or small…
Equity Unleashed: Using Your First Home's Value to Buy Your UpgradeFor homeowners in Southeastern North Carolina—where property values in New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, and Brunswick…
