The “Blind” Buy: How to Audit a Condo Board Before You Close
In the world of coastal real estate, the most dangerous document isn't the one you see—it’s the one that doesn't exist.If you are buying a…
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The “Condotel” Trap: Why Your Mortgage Lender Might Say No
You found it. A beachfront unit at Shell Island Resort in Wrightsville Beach or the St. Regis in North Topsail for a price that seems…
Sneads Ferry Townhomes: The “Back Gate” Strategy for Smart Investors
If you are searching for real estate in Sneads Ferry, you aren't just looking for a home; you are likely looking for proximity to The…
Mayfaire Condos: The “Urban” Strategy in a Suburban Market
If you tell a local you want walkable urban living in Wilmington, they usually point you to downtown’s riverfront. But for buyers who want the…
The “Marsh” Strategy: Why Summer Winds (Not Marsh Winds) Is Your Surf City Entry Point
If you are searching for "Marsh Winds" in Surf City, you are likely looking at the wrong county—or the wrong map."Marsh Winds" is a popular…
Condo Insurance (HO-6): The “Walls-In” Policy & The $20,000 Assessment Trap
If you are buying a single-family home in Hampstead, insurance is straightforward: you insure the house. If you are buying a condo in Wrightsville Beach…
Condo Financing: Why Some “Perfect” Coastal Buildings are “Non-Warrantable”
You found it. A beachfront one-bedroom in Carolina Beach for under $350,000, or a high-rise suite at Shell Island Resort in Wrightsville Beach with ocean…
The “Maintenance-Free” Duel: Mallory Creek vs. Westport Townhomes
For buyers in Leland, the search for low-maintenance living almost always leads to a showdown between two heavyweights: Mallory Creek Plantation and Westport.On the surface,…
The Riverfront Reality: Unmasking the 2026 HOA Fee Forecast
For buyers eyeing the Wilmington Riverfront, the skyline has changed dramatically. The days of simple brick condos are gone, replaced by glass-walled luxury towers and…
Queens Grant: The “Resort” Anomaly in Topsail Beach
If you search for real estate in Topsail Beach, you will notice a pattern: most inventory consists of standalone cottages or small duplexes. There is…