The “Azalea Festival” Effect: Does the Market Bloom or Stall in April?
Every April, Wilmington transforms. The Southern Belles put on their hoop skirts, the street fair takes over downtown, and 100,000 visitors flood New Hanover County…
Category: Buying
The “Yellow Haze” Survival Guide: Curb Appeal for March Listings in Zone 8
In New Hanover and Pender counties, March is a month of beautiful contradictions. The temperatures in Wilmington hit that perfect 70-degree sweet spot, the azaleas…
The 2026 Hurricane Forecast: Why the “Fear Index” Matters More Than the Wind Speed
As we close out the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the cycle begins again. By late winter, headlines will start circulating with early predictions for 2026…
Parking Wars: The “Deeded” vs. “Open” Battle in Coastal Condos
In the listing photos for a condo in Wrightsville Beach or Carolina Beach, you see a sparkling kitchen and an ocean view. What you don't…
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…
Winter Staging: How to Make a Coastal Home “Cozy” (Not Cold) in January
In July, selling a beach house in Surf City or Oak Island is easy: open the blinds, blast the AC, and let the ocean view…
New Year’s Resolutions 2026: Why “Right-Sizing” Should Be Top of Your List
Every January, we pledge to lose weight or save money. But for homeowners in New Hanover and Pender counties, the smartest financial resolution for 2026…
Elevator Assessments: The “Vertical” Bill That Bankrupts Beach Condos
If you are buying a second-row condo in Carolina Beach or a high-rise unit in North Topsail, you are likely focused on the roof and…
Pet Rules in Condos: The Weight Limits, Breed Bans, and “Owner Privilege” Trap
For many buyers in Wilmington and the barrier islands, the must-have list is simple: 3 bedrooms, ocean view, and dog-friendly.But in the world of coastal…
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…