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…
Category: Buying
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…
Back to School: How the UNCW Semester Start Impacts Rental Availability
For real estate investors and renters in Wilmington, the calendar revolves around two dates: August 20th and May 10th.The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW)…
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…
Riverfest & Real Estate: The Front-Row Reality of Downtown Living
When October hits Wilmington, the humidity finally breaks, the river breeze kicks up, and the smell of turkey legs wafts down Water Street. Riverfest isn't…