Moving to the Coast with Kids: Turning Transition into Adventure
Relocating is one of life's most stressful events, but moving to Southeastern North Carolina presents a unique psychological challenge for children. When you tell a…
Category: Buying
The “Fresh Start” Strategy: Why Your 2026 Home Purchase Starts in December
The holiday season is usually a time for spending, not saving. But if your goal is to buy a home in New Hanover, Pender, Onslow,…
The “Jumbo Gap” Just Shrank: What the New 2026 Loan Limits Mean for Your Buying Power
For homebuyers in New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, and Brunswick counties, the “price of entry” for a luxury-tier home just got a little more accessible.While the…
Building in 2026: The “Labor Squeeze” vs. Material Stability
For the last three years, the headline for anyone building a custom home in New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, or Brunswick County was “material volatility.” You…
The “New Normal” of 6%: Why Waiting for 3% is a Losing Strategy in 2026
For the past two years, the real estate conversation in Wilmington and Hampstead has been dominated by a single question: “When will rates go back…
Beyond the Boardwalk: The Strategic Value of Mixed-Use Real Estate in Coastal NC
For years, the "Live-Work-Play" concept was viewed as a big-city phenomenon, reserved for metros like Charlotte or Raleigh. However, a drive through the Soda Pop…
Closing Before the Ball Drops: Why December Transactions Are the “Hidden Gem” of 2025
In the real estate world, December is often written off as a “dead month.” The common wisdom says that buyers are too busy wrapping gifts…
Insurance Watch: The “Double-Tap” Rate Hike Coming in June 2026
If you own property in New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, or Brunswick County, you likely felt the sting of your insurance renewal in mid-2025. But if…
The “For Sale” Signs Are Back: What the 2026 Inventory Shift Means for You
Drive through Hampstead or browse listings in Wilmington, and the change is visible. For the first time in years, “For Sale” signs are staying up…
The “Early Bird” Economy: Navigating the Q1 2026 Real Estate Shift
As we turn the calendar to January 2026, the real estate narrative in New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, and Brunswick counties is shifting from “recovery” to…