Buying a Duplex: The Ultimate House Hack for 2026
In the world of real estate investing, "House Hacking" is the closest thing to a free lunch. The concept is simple: you buy a multi-family…
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Frozen Pipes Prevention: Protecting Your Coastal Home During January Cold Snaps
In Southeastern North Carolina, we are spoiled. We often spend Christmas in t-shirts and enjoy 60-degree days in mid-January. But any long-time local in Wilmington…
Gift Funds: Using Holiday Money from Family for Your Down Payment
For many first-time buyers in Southeastern North Carolina, the path to homeownership isn't walked alone—it’s paved with a little help from family. Whether it’s a…
Financial Resolutions: Steps to Take in January to Buy by June
For many in Southeastern North Carolina, the new year brings a fresh resolution: This is the year we buy the house.If your goal is to…
Pleasure Island vs. Topsail Island: A Tale of Two Barrier Islands
For buyers in Southeastern North Carolina, the "Island Dilemma" is a real thing.You want ocean views and rental income, but you’re torn between two very…
The “January Effect” in Real Estate: Why Investors Shop Early in the Year
In the stock market, the "January Effect" is a well-known phenomenon where small-cap stocks tend to outperform the broader market in the first month of…
New Construction Incentives: Negotiating Rate Buydowns with Builders in Q1
If you have been scrolling through Zillow looking at new construction in Leland, Hampstead, or Riverlights, you may have noticed a trend: builders are not…
The “Rate Lock” Strategy: When to Lock and When to Float in a Volatile Market
In real estate, timing is everything. But in 2025, "timing" isn’t just about finding the right house—it’s about capturing the right mortgage rate.For buyers in…
The Frontier of Affordability: Why All Eyes Are on Winnabow and Bolivia
As the real estate market in Southeastern North Carolina continues to evolve, buyers and investors are facing a common challenge: finding value in a high-demand…
The Rise of Burgaw: Why Pender County’s Seat is the Next Hotspot
For decades, Burgaw was the quiet county seat you drove through on your way to somewhere else. It was famous for the Blueberry Festival once…