The Rental Trap: Why Using Your BAH to Buy Builds Wealth Faster than On-Base Housing
For military families PCSing to Camp Lejeune or New River in late 2025, the path of least resistance is often on-base housing. It’s convenient, the…
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The PCS Playbook: A Timeline for Military Families Moving to Onslow & Pender Counties
Receiving orders to Camp Lejeune or New River Air Station brings a mixed bag of emotions. There is the excitement of living near the beach,…
The Appraisal Gap: What Happens When the Offer Exceeds the Value (and How to Fix It)
It is the phone call every buyer dreads and every seller fears. You are under contract, the inspection went great, and you are packing boxes.…
The Cost of Comfort: How Insurance Rates Are Impacting Affordability in New Hanover & Brunswick
The Cost of Comfort: How Insurance Rates Are Impacting Affordability in New Hanover & BrunswickIf you are shopping for a home in New Hanover or…
Why “High Ground” Buyers Should Still Consider Flood Insurance
Why "High Ground" Buyers Should Still Consider Flood InsuranceIf you are buying a home in Leland, Hampstead, or inland New Hanover County, you might hear…
VA Loan Myths: Debunking Common Misconceptions for Military Buyers in 2025
In Onslow and Pender Counties, the VA loan isn't just a "niche" product—it is the lifeblood of our market. With Camp Lejeune and New River…
Selling While Buying: Strategies for Navigating Contingencies in a Competitive Market
The most common question we hear from homeowners in New Hanover and Brunswick counties isn't "Can I afford to move?" It is "How do I…
Renovate or Relocate? Calculating the ROI of Major Remodels vs Moving
For homeowners in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties, the late 2025 housing market presents a unique dilemma. You love your location—maybe it’s the school…
Storm-Ready: Features to Look for When Buying a Home in Hurricane Country
Storm-Ready: Features to Look for When Buying a Home in Hurricane CountryWhen you are house hunting in South Eastern North Carolina, it is easy to…
The Insurance Reality: Understanding Wind, Hail, and Flood Policies in Coastal NC
The Insurance Reality: Understanding Wind, Hail, and Flood Policies in Coastal NCKeywords: Coastal NC real estate insurance, Flood insurance New Hanover County, Named storm deductible,…