The “Termination Fee” Reality: Can You Really Walk Away with Your Earnest Money?
In most states, buying a home comes with a list of contingencies—checkboxes that allow you to back out if the roof leaks or the appraisal…
Category: Informative
Special Assessments: How to Detect a Looming Bill in a Condo Complex
You found the perfect condo in Carolina Beach or Wrightsville. The price is right, and the monthly HOA dues seem manageable. But in the coastal…
Fractional Ownership vs. Timeshares: The “Pacaso” Model in Coastal NC
If you have been browsing Zillow for oceanfront homes in Wrightsville Beach or Bald Head Island recently, you’ve likely seen the listings: a stunning $3…
The Commute Calculation: Why “Miles” Don’t Matter in Rural NC
In most real estate markets, you measure a commute in miles. In Southeastern North Carolina, you must measure it in stoplights, seasonal tourists, and bridge…
Belville’s Riverfront: The Growth Plan for Brunswick’s Hidden Gem
For years, Belville was often viewed simply as the "gateway" to Leland—the town you drove through on Highway 133 to get to the more famous…
Survey Encroachments: What to Do When the Neighbor’s Fence is on Your Land
In the fast-moving real estate markets of Hampstead and Leland, buyers often skip the survey to save $800 at closing. Fast forward two years, and…
The “Love Letter” Trap: Why Personal Appeals Are a Liability in Coastal NC
In the competitive real estate markets of Wilmington, Hampstead, and Oak Island, buyers are often desperate to stand out. When you find that perfect historic…
From Bitcoin to Bungalow: The Real Rules of Using Crypto for NC Real Estate
In the digital world, transferring millions in Bitcoin takes seconds. In the real world of North Carolina real estate, it’s not quite that simple.As cryptocurrency…
Rediscovering Retro: Why Topsail Beach’s South End is the Crown Jewel of Pender County
If you drive far enough south on Anderson Boulevard, past the commercial bustle of Surf City, the atmosphere shifts. The high-rises disappear, the pace slows,…
Local Distilleries: The Spirit of the Cape Fear
In South Eastern North Carolina, the craft beverage scene has evolved well beyond the IPA. While Wilmington has long been known as a brewery town,…