When you’re selling any item, you usually want to sell it for the greatest profit possible. That happens when there’s a strong demand and a limited supply for that item. In the real estate market, that time is right now. If you’re thinking of selling your house this year, here are two reasons why now’s the time to list. 1. Demand Is Very Strong This Winter A recent article in Inman News explains: “Spring, the hottest time of year for homebuyers and sellers, has sta... read more

- Wilmington’s population has been steadily growing for decades, but growth in the Port City has skyrocketed since the start of the pandemic. One study conducted last year by United Van Lines tracking migration patterns named Wilmington the number one city in the country for inbound moves. All the new people living here mean more cars on our already congested roadways. WECT met with the North Carolina Department of Transportation to get an update on planned intersection improvements at some of the a... read more

Four more shows have been announced as the 2022 concert season begins shaping up in Wilmington. Michael Franti will continue his annual sojourn to Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, while Rainbow Kitten Surprise will head to downtown’s Riverfront Park. Also, coming back to town: Keller Williams with his friends the Keels. And a five-piece rock outfit that’s garnered attention for over two decades for bending rock and experimental jams are making their Riverfront Park debut: Say hello to My Morning Jacket. He... read more

A new area code for southeastern North Carolina will go into effect in early October, more than four months earlier than planned, state officials say. The 472 area code will be used for new phone lines in Cumberland, New Hanover, Onslow and Robeson counties. The move means that residents in Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Wilmington, Jacksonville and Lumberton will get numbers that begin with 472 if they get new service or an additional line, according to a statement released this week by the North Carolina Utilities Com... read more

Sun Belt cities — the region in the U.S. that stretches across the nation’s southern tier — topped the list of moving destinations in 2021 and will likely remain the top 10 places with the most competitive housing markets in 2022, according to Zillow researchers. Movers flocked to more affordable, medium-sized metros across the Sun Belt in 2021, including Dallas, Charlotte and Sarasota, drawn in by relative affordability and weather that allows them to enjoy the outdoors year-round. In 2... read more