Midtown Wilmington: The Urban Renaissance of the Independence Corridor
For decades, "Midtown" Wilmington was a place you drove through to get to the beach or downtown. It was defined by the mall, the hospital,…
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Sneads Ferry: The Strategic Sweet Spot Between Wilmington and Jacksonville
For decades, Sneads Ferry was the "quiet little fishing village" you drove through to get to Topsail Island. It was a place of shrimp boats,…
Carolina Beach vs. Kure Beach: Choosing Your Pleasure Island Atmosphere
To the outsider, Pleasure Island looks like one long stretch of sand. You cross the Snow’s Cut Bridge, drive south, and somewhere past the Food…
Landfall Living: Behind the Gates of Wilmington’s Premier Country Club Community
If you ask a local to name the "ultimate" address in Wilmington, the answer has been the same for 30 years: Landfall.Spanning over 2,200 acres…
Appraisal Gaps: Strategies for Buyers When the Bank Says “No”
In the real estate frenzy of 2022, an appraisal gap was a crisis. If the bank said the house was worth $500,000 but you offered…
Historic Southport: Buying a Piece of Hollywood in the South
If you have ever watched a Nicholas Sparks movie and thought, "I want to live there," you were probably looking at Southport, North Carolina.Known as…
Oak Island Overview: Affordable Beach Living compared to Wrightsville
For buyers eyeing the coast of South Eastern North Carolina in late 2025, the choice often boils down to two distinct island lifestyles: Wrightsville Beach…
Leland’s Explosion: Why Buyers Are Crossing the Bridge to North Brunswick
For years, Leland was defined by what it was near: "Just 10 minutes from Wilmington."In late 2025, Leland is defined by what it is: The…
Buying for Cash: Does It Really Get You a Better Deal?
In real estate folklore, "Cash is King." The old wisdom says that if you walk in with a suitcase full of money (figuratively speaking), the…
Vacation Rental Tax Rules: Understanding the “14-Day Rule” for Beach Houses
For many second-home owners in Wrightsville Beach, Topsail, or Oak Island, the dream isn't to run a full-time hotel; it's just to rent the house…