Smart Home Upgrades: High-ROI Tech Features to Install Before Listing
In 2026, buyers in Southeastern North Carolina aren't just looking for "updated" homes; they are looking for "intelligent" homes. For sellers in New Hanover, Pender,…
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The Hampstead Bypass Update: Progress Report and Property Value Projections for 2026
For years, the Hampstead Bypass has been the "unicorn" of Pender County—a mythical creature that everyone talked about but no one had actually seen. In…
2025 Year in Review: How Local Home Values Changed Over the Last 12 Months
If we had to summarize the 2025 real estate market in Southeastern North Carolina in one word, it would be "Resilient."Coming off a few years…
HVAC Check-Up: Prepping Your System for the Sudden Spring Humidity
In Southeastern North Carolina, we don't get a long, leisurely spring. We get "False Spring," a week of pollen, and then—almost overnight—the humidity wall hits.For…
Gardening in Zone 8a: What Grows Best in Coastal North Carolina?
For homeowners and real estate investors in Southeastern North Carolina, outdoor living is more than a perk—it’s a lifestyle. Whether you are buying a family…
The 5-Year Horizon: Where to Buy Now for Maximum Appreciation by 2030
In real estate, the money isn't made when you sell; it’s made when you buy. But the trick is buying where the market is going,…
New Year, New Loan Limits: Updates to Conforming Loan Limits for 2026
For homebuyers in Southeastern North Carolina, the "price of entry" for a luxury-tier home just got a little more accessible.While the official announcement from the…
Pressure Washing Season: The Annual Ritual of Cleaning Coastal Pollen
In Southeastern North Carolina, we have a fifth season. It arrives somewhere between Winter and Spring, coating everything from windshields to porch swings in a…
Landscaping for Curb Appeal: What to Plant in February for March Blooms
In Southeastern North Carolina, "winter" is often just a short pause between bloom cycles. By mid-February, the days in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties…
Ogden & Middle Sound: The Appeal of Water Access Without the Beach Prices
For buyers in Wilmington, the dream is often simple: a home where you can smell the salt air and drop a kayak in the water…