The extreme pandemic-driven seller’s market is intensifying and will likely last through the first half of the year. In the week ending January 24, home-sale prices soared 18% and pending sales grew 28% from the same period last year. Fifty-five percent of homes that went under contract that week found a buyer in 14 days or less—the largest share to sell that quickly in at least nine years (Redfin data on this measure goes back through 2012). “The main thing going on is scarcity of homes for sale.... read more

IRONMAN NORTH CAROLINA 2023, Wilmington, NC! SATURDAY’S TRAFFIC HOT SPOTS How you can get around town to avoid race traffic or to find the perfect spot to cheer on your athlete!! ~~ Friday, Oct. 20 ~~Closed 8 a.m. on Oct. 20 until 5 p.m. through Oct. 21 — Hanover St. between N. Front and N. Second streetsClosed 8 a.m. on Oct. 20 until 5 p.m. through Oct. 21 — N. Second from Brunswick to Hanover streets~~ Saturday, Oct. 21 Bike Course ~~Closed 5:15 a.m. – 10 a.m. — Causeway Drive from W... read more