The “Two-Speed” Market: Your Insider Forecast for Q1 2026
If you are watching national news, you are hearing about a "broad housing comeback" and "stabilizing rates." But if you are looking to buy or…
Category: Buying
The Soundtrack of Luxury: Why Whole-Home Audio is the New “Granite Countertop”
Walk into a luxury listing in Landfall or a vacation compound on Figure Eight Island in 2026, and the first thing you notice isn't the…
The Legal Hurdle: CAMA Setbacks
The single biggest obstacle to building on a waterfront lot is the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA). CAMA dictates where you can and cannot build…
The Prepper Property: Finding Unrestricted Land, Wells, and Privacy in Coastal NC
The modern real estate search is evolving. While some buyers are looking for pools and proximity to the boardwalk, a growing segment is seeking self-reliance—homes…
Utilities Setup: Who to Call for Power, Water, and Gas in Each County
In a city like Charlotte or Raleigh, setting up utilities is usually one phone call to a single municipal provider. In Coastal North Carolina, it…
The Fiber Arms Race: Mapping Connectivity for Coastal Tech Buyers
In 2026, high-speed internet is no longer a utility; it is a property value driver on par with a new roof or HVAC system. For…
The End of the “Key Under the Mat”: Smart Access Control in 2026
If you own a vacation rental in Surf City or a second home in Oak Island, you know the "turnover day" panic. The cleaner arrived…
The Restoration Reality: Auditing Risk in the Historic District
The romance of a grand Southern home in the Wilmington Historic District is undeniable: soaring ceilings, heart-pine floors, and deep, covered porches. But a "fixer-upper"…
Sensory-Friendly Coastal Living: Finding Calm in a High-Sensory Market
For buyers with autism or sensory processing needs, the standard "beach house" wish list—open floor plans, soaring ceilings, and walls of uncovered windows—can sometimes be…
Moving to the Coast? Don’t Let Your Voter Registration Get Lost in the Box
You remembered to switch the utilities, forward the mail, and update your driver's license. But in the chaos of moving boxes and closing disclosures, many…