Title Insurance 101: Why It’s Crucial for Coastal Properties with Historic Deeds
For many buyers in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties, "Title Insurance" is just another line item on the closing disclosure—a $1,200 fee you pay…
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Energy Efficiency: Keeping Your Heating Bills Low in Older Coastal Homes
If you own a 1940s bungalow in Carolina Place, a mid-century ranch in Pine Valley, or a historic cottage in Southport, you know the charm…
Winter Staging: Creating a Cozy Atmosphere When It’s 40 Degrees Outside
In South Eastern North Carolina, winter is a "shoulder season." It isn't a frozen tundra, but it isn't beach weather either. When the thermometer hits…
Walkability Wins: The Few Neighborhoods in Coastal NC Where You Can Walk to Dinner
In South Eastern North Carolina, the "Walk Score" is usually an afterthought. We are a region of driving—driving to the beach, driving to the boat…
Boater’s Paradise: A Guide to Neighborhoods with Deeded Boat Slips and Marinas
For many buyers moving to New Hanover, Pender, and Onslow counties, the dream isn't just a house; it’s a boat in the backyard.But in late…
The “Snowbird” Rental Strategy: Renting Your Investment Property During the Off-Season
For real estate investors in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties, the summer math is easy. You list a condo on Airbnb for $350/night, and…
The Holiday Market: Why Buyers Who Look in December Are the Most Motivated
In the world of real estate, conventional wisdom says you should wait until the azaleas bloom in April to put your sign in the yard.…
Seasonal Maintenance: Your Winter Checklist for Coastal Home Care
In New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties, "winter" is a relative term. We don't often deal with blizzards, but we do deal with a unique…
Pet-Friendly Living: The Best Neighborhoods and Beaches for Dog Owners
For many of our clients moving to South Eastern North Carolina, the "buyer" isn't just the person signing the mortgage—it’s the four-legged family member who…
Commuting the Cape Fear: Realistic Drive Times Across the Tri-County Area
If you ask a local how far it is from Hampstead to Downtown Wilmington, they won't answer in miles. They will answer in minutes—and that…