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…
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Non-Warranty Deeds: The Risks of Buying Foreclosures or Bank-Owned Land
For investors and bargain hunters in South Eastern North Carolina, the words "Bank-Owned" or "Foreclosure Auction" often sound like "Instant Equity."We see it constantly in…
Moving from the Northeast: 5 Cultural Shocks (and Benefits) of NC Living
If you are moving to South Eastern North Carolina from New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut, you are not alone. Our region is seeing a…
Short-Term Corporate Housing: Where to Stay While You Shop for a Home
In a perfect world, real estate transactions would be seamless. You would sell your current home in the morning and close on your dream home…
Medical Professionals: Best Neighborhoods for Quick Commutes to Novant/NHRMC
For the thousands of doctors, nurses, and residents working at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC), the concept of "location" means something entirely…
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…
Coastal Confidential: Buying in a Trust for Privacy & Asset Protection
In the high-stakes real estate market of New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, and Brunswick counties, how you hold title is just as important as the property…
The Teen Transition: Finding the Right High School District in Coastal NC
Relocating your family is a major decision, but when teens are involved, choosing the right high school district becomes the driving force behind where you…
The GE/Hitachi Corridor: Housing Hubs for Castle Hayne’s Major Employers
For decades, Castle Hayne was viewed by many in Wilmington as a quiet, rural outpost on the way to I-40. But with GE Hitachi Nuclear…
Starlink vs. Fiber: The Reality of Internet Speeds in Rural Pender County
For years, the "digital divide" in Pender County was simple: if you lived in a subdivision in Hampstead, you had cable. If you lived on…