The Reserve at Masonboro: Luxury Living Near the Sound
When buyers tell us they want "the Masonboro lifestyle," they are usually picturing a very specific scene: a private dock, a boat in the backyard,…
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River Bluffs: Eco-Friendly Living on the Northeast Cape Fear River
If you mention "waterfront living" in New Hanover County, most people immediately picture Wrightsville Beach or Carolina Beach. But for savvy buyers who want the…
Bridge Loans vs. HELOCs: Accessing Equity to Buy Before You Sell
You’ve found the perfect Intracoastal front home in Hampstead, or maybe a rare double-lot property in Downtown Wilmington. There’s just one problem: your equity is…
Negotiating Furniture: How to Handle Requests for Personal Property in the Sale
In the coastal real estate markets of Surf City, Oak Island, and Wrightsville Beach, the dream isn't just buying a house; it’s buying a "Turnkey…
The “Fix and Flip” Outlook: Navigating Material Costs and Labor in 2026
For the last decade, "fixing and flipping" in Southeastern North Carolina felt like a forgiving game. If you went over budget on granite countertops in…
Brunswick Forest’s Evolution: A Look at the Newest Enclaves Opening in 2026
If you drove down Highway 17 through Leland five years ago, you might have thought Brunswick Forest was "finished." With its established entrance and bustling…
The Shell Island Resort: Understanding the Unique Risks and Rewards of this Condo-Hotel
If you drive to the very northern tip of Wrightsville Beach, past the rows of cottages and the final public parking lot, you hit a…
Closing Cost Credits: Using Seller Concessions Instead of Price Drops to Seal the Deal
In the real estate poker game of 2026, the "Price Drop" is the bluff everyone sees coming.For sellers in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties,…
Building Your Team: Who You Need on Your Speed Dial for 2026
In real estate, the "Lone Wolf" investor is an endangered species. As we move into 2026, the complexity of the market in Southeastern North Carolina—from…
Opportunity Zones: Are There Still Tax Advantages in Cape Fear’s Designated Zones?
For the last five years, "Opportunity Zones" (OZs) have been one of the biggest buzzwords in real estate taxation. The promise was simple: buy property…