Buying with Student Debt: How Lenders View Loans and DTI in 2026

For many aspiring homeowners in New Hanover and Pender counties, the "total balance" of their student loans feels like a brick wall. You see a…

The “MCC” Tax Credit: How First-Time Buyers Can Save Thousands on Federal Taxes

In the competitive real estate markets of Wilmington, Hampstead, and the broader Coastal Carolinas, affordability is often the primary hurdle for new buyers. While most…