Midtown Wilmington: The Urban Renaissance of the Independence Corridor
For decades, "Midtown" Wilmington was a place you drove through to get to the beach or downtown. It was defined by the mall, the hospital,…
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Vacation Rental Tax Rules: Understanding the “14-Day Rule” for Beach Houses
For many second-home owners in Wrightsville Beach, Topsail, or Oak Island, the dream isn't to run a full-time hotel; it's just to rent the house…
Student Housing: The Pros and Cons of Investing Near UNCW
For real estate investors in Wilmington, the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) isn't just a school; it is a massive economic engine. With enrollment…
The 1031 Exchange: Deferring Taxes on Your Investment Property Upgrade
For real estate investors in South Eastern North Carolina, the last five years have been a golden era of appreciation. That duplex you bought in…
Leland’s Explosion: Why Buyers Are Crossing the Bridge to North Brunswick
For years, Leland was defined by what it was near: "Just 10 minutes from Wilmington."In late 2025, Leland is defined by what it is: The…
The BRRRR Method: Is Buy-Rehab-Rent-Refinance Still Viable in 2025?
For the last decade, the BRRRR Method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) was the holy grail of real estate investing. You could buy a fixer-upper…
House Hacking in Wilmington: Using Multi-Unit Properties to Subsidize Your Mortgage
For first-time buyers in Wilmington, the hurdle isn't just the interest rate; it's the monthly payment. With median home prices hovering near $535,000 in late…