Buyers pining for carefree, coastal living in Wilmington, North Carolina, are finding that it’s getting harder to find a luxury home there, not to mention one at the right price point—and that’s giving sellers the upper hand. Luxury homes in the Wilmington metro area were selling six weeks faster in December than they were a year ago, according to the most recent luxury data from Realtor.com, signaling that conditions are favorable for sellers looking to cash in on an opportunity.  “P... read more

Now in its 35th year, our annual Readers' Choice Awards continues to capture the travel experiences our readers love best, from hotels and airlines to cruises and islands. Plus: Odes to the properties that keep you coming back, meditations on beloved cities, and more.  The numbers prove what we already knew: Enthusiasm for travel has never been higher, as demonstrated by the nearly quarter of a million of you who filled out this year’s survey. The best... read more

As growth continues throughout the Wilmington area, real estate agents are continuing to give homeowners keys to properties throughout Pender County.  The cost to enter those doors can range from tens of thousands to millions.  According to the latest data from Realtor.com, there were 153 homes sold in May, a 20.7 decrease compared to a year ago. But the median sales price was $385,000 — a 36.52% increase from May 2021.  Among the total, 70 were single family homes with a median ... read more

Autumn Hall has been growing into its next phase, with construction underway on one of two buildings in the works that will hold commercial space. The master planned community sits on more than 230 acres off Eastwood Road and already includes houses, apartments, office users and more. Under construction these days is the first building in the latest phase of the community’s expansion. At the corner of Autumn Hall Drive and Eastwood Road, the building is nearly 20,000 square feet, with about 10,000 s... read more