Hurricane Shutters vs. Impact Glass: Which is the Better ROI?
For property owners in New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, and Brunswick counties, hurricane protection is not optional—it is a requisite for insuring and preserving your asset.…
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The “New” Grandfathering: Transferring Flood Insurance to Save Thousands
For buyers and investors eyeing properties in Wrightsville Beach, North Topsail, or oceanfront sections of Oak Island, the conversation about flood insurance has changed drastically…
Short-Term Corporate Housing: Where to Stay While You Shop for a Home
In a perfect world, real estate transactions would be seamless. You would sell your current home in the morning and close on your dream home…
Zoning 101: Can You Keep Chickens or Park a Boat in Your Backyard?
It is the quintessential "Coastal Carolina" dream: waking up to fresh eggs from your own backyard coop, hitching up the boat sitting in your driveway,…
Soil Quality: Why “Perc Rates” Determine if You Can Build on That Cheap Lot
We see it constantly in the MLS: a beautiful, wooded 1-acre lot in Pender County or rural Brunswick County listed for a suspiciously low price.…
The Roof Age Cliff: Why Insurance Companies Hate Roofs Older than 15 Years
In the current Coastal North Carolina real estate market, there is a deal-killer that has nothing to do with interest rates or curb appeal. It…
The Trailing Spouse Advantage: Navigating Coastal NC’s Job Market
Relocating to Coastal North Carolina—whether it’s Wilmington, Hampstead, Oak Island, or the Topsail region—offers an unmatched lifestyle. But for the partner following the primary career…
The Film Industry Return: Neighborhoods Popular with Production Crews and Talent
If you’ve driven down 23rd Street lately or tried to grab a coffee at Bespoke on a Tuesday morning, you’ve likely felt the shift. The…
Starlink vs. Fiber: The Reality of Internet Speeds in Rural Pender County
For years, the "digital divide" in Pender County was simple: if you lived in a subdivision in Hampstead, you had cable. If you lived on…
Barndominiums: Financing Challenges for this Trendy Housing Style
Scroll through Instagram or Pinterest, and you will inevitably see them: stunning, sprawling "Barndominiums" with high ceilings, roll-up glass doors, and wrap-around porches. For many…