The “Digital Doorman”: Why Coastal Homeowners Need Video Doorbells in 2026
In Wilmington, Leland, and Surf City, the front porch has become the new shipping dock. With the rise of remote work and online shopping, daily…
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The “Azalea Festival” Effect: Does the Market Bloom or Stall in April?
Every April, Wilmington transforms. The Southern Belles put on their hoop skirts, the street fair takes over downtown, and 100,000 visitors flood New Hanover County…
Summer Open Houses: Beating the Humidity (and the “Pluff Mud”)
In New Hanover, Pender, and Onslow counties, summer doesn't just mean heat—it means 90% humidity and air you can wear. When you are selling a…
New Year’s Resolutions 2026: Why “Right-Sizing” Should Be Top of Your List
Every January, we pledge to lose weight or save money. But for homeowners in New Hanover and Pender counties, the smartest financial resolution for 2026…
The Kure Beach Advantage: Why Ocean Dunes is the “End of the Road” Gem
If you drive south on Fort Fisher Boulevard until the commercial buzz of Carolina Beach fades into the maritime forest, you reach the quiet terminus…
The Al Fresco Standard: Why Outdoor Kitchens Are the Anchor of Coastal Luxury
In the high-end markets of New Hanover and Brunswick Counties, the concept of "square footage" has fundamentally changed. As we navigate the 2026 real estate…
Winter Staging: How to Make a Coastal Home “Cozy” (Not Cold) in January
In July, selling a beach house in Surf City or Oak Island is easy: open the blinds, blast the AC, and let the ocean view…
The “Yellow Haze” Survival Guide: Curb Appeal for March Listings in Zone 8
In New Hanover and Pender counties, March is a month of beautiful contradictions. The temperatures in Wilmington hit that perfect 70-degree sweet spot, the azaleas…
The 2026 Hurricane Forecast: Why the “Fear Index” Matters More Than the Wind Speed
As we close out the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the cycle begins again. By late winter, headlines will start circulating with early predictions for 2026…
“Time is of the Essence” in NC: Why 5:00 PM Matters More Than the Date
In real estate contracts, some dates are suggestions, and some are cliffs. If you are buying or selling in New Hanover, Pender, or Brunswick counties,…