Heat Pumps 101: Understanding How Coastal NC Homes Stay Efficient
If you are moving to New Hanover, Pender, or Brunswick County from the Northeast or Midwest, you are likely used to a furnace that roars…
Category: Buying
Polybutylene Pipes: Identifying and Negotiating this Common Liability in 1990s Homes
If you are buying or selling a home built between 1978 and 1995 in New Hanover, Pender, or Brunswick County, you are almost guaranteed to…
Downsizing Disputes: Deciding What to Keep When Moving to Smaller Coastal Quarters
For many of our clients in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties, the dream of retiring to the coast comes with a specific mathematical problem:You…
The Bridge Loan Solution: How to Buy Your New Home Before Selling Your Old One
In the real estate market of late 2025, timing is everything. You find the perfect home in Hampstead, but your current house in Leland hasn't…
Title Insurance 101: Why It’s Crucial for Coastal Properties with Historic Deeds
For many buyers in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties, "Title Insurance" is just another line item on the closing disclosure—a $1,200 fee you pay…
New Construction Red Flags: What Your Private Inspector Should Look for in a Brand New Home
There is a dangerous myth in real estate: "It’s a brand new home, so I don’t need an inspection."In South Eastern North Carolina, this assumption…
Siding Showdown: Vinyl vs. Hardie Board (Fiber Cement) in the Coastal Climate
In South Eastern North Carolina, your home’s exterior has a harder job than in almost any other region. It has to withstand 100+ mph wind…
Upsizing Intelligence: Tips for Moving from a Starter Home to Your Dream Home
If you bought your "starter home" in New Hanover or Brunswick County between 2020 and 2022, you are likely sitting on a mountain of equity.…
Dual Agency in NC: Understanding Who Represents You in the Transaction
You are scrolling through Zillow, and you find the house. It checks every box. You call the agent listed on the sign to schedule a…
The Final Walkthrough: A Checklist to Ensure Your Builder or Seller Delivered
The excitement of closing day is intoxicating. You have the U-Haul booked, the utilities transferred, and the champagne chilling. It is tempting to breeze through…