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…
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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…
Topsail Reef vs. St. Regis: The “North End” Condo Showdown
If you are scouting North Topsail Beach for an investment condo, you have likely realized there are two main heavyweights: The St. Regis Resort and…
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…
The Kure Beach Advantage: Why Ocean Dunes is the “End of the Road” Gem
If you drive south on Fort Fisher Boulevard until the commercial buzz of Carolina Beach fades into the maritime forest, you reach the quiet terminus…