Divorce and Real Estate: Navigating the Sale of a Shared Asset in NC

In South Eastern North Carolina, a home is often more than just a residence; it is a high-value asset, a vacation rental income stream, or…

The 2025 Seller’s Playbook: Valuation, Prep, and the Hidden Perks of a “Normal” Market

If you are thinking of selling your home in South Eastern North Carolina in late 2025, you might be wondering if you missed the boat.…

Retrofitting for Resilience: How to Lower Your Insurance Premiums Through Home Improvements

Retrofitting for Resilience: How to Lower Your Insurance Premiums Through Home ImprovementsIf you are buying property in New Hanover, Brunswick, or Pender County in 2025,…

Flood Zones Decoded: The Difference Between X, AE, and VE Zones in the Cape Fear Region

Flood Zones Decoded: The Difference Between X, AE, and VE Zones in the Cape Fear RegionFor buyers and investors in South Eastern North Carolina—from the…

The I-140 Effect: Why This Bypass Is Southeastern NC’s Most Important Real Estate Driver

The I-140 Effect: Why This Bypass Is Southeastern NC's Most Important Real Estate DriverThe completion and expansion of the I-140/US-17 Bypass is arguably the single…

Staging the Coast: How to Style Your Home to Appeal to Out-of-State Buyers

If you are selling a home in Wilmington, Hampstead, or the beaches in late 2025, there is a high probability your buyer isn’t currently your…

FSBO vs Realtor: The Hidden Costs of “For Sale By Owner” in a Complex Market

In the "do-it-yourself" era of YouTube tutorials and TurboTax, it is tempting to look at a 5-6% real real estate commission and think, "I can…

Why “High Ground” Buyers Should Still Consider Flood Insurance

Why "High Ground" Buyers Should Still Consider Flood InsuranceIf you are buying a home in Leland, Hampstead, or inland New Hanover County, you might hear…

The Insurance Reality: Understanding Wind, Hail, and Flood Policies in Coastal NC

The Insurance Reality: Understanding Wind, Hail, and Flood Policies in Coastal NCKeywords: Coastal NC real estate insurance, Flood insurance New Hanover County, Named storm deductible,…

Navigating the Rules: Understanding and Negotiating HOAs in Coastal Communities

Navigating the Rules: Understanding and Negotiating HOAs in Coastal CommunitiesFor buyers exploring new construction and planned communities across New Hanover, Pender, Onslow, and Brunswick counties,…