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…
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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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…