How many times in the real estate process has your realtor mentioned a term that you recognize but don't completely understand?  A little embarassed to ask what it means because you feel like you already should know?  Every week, I'm going to post different terms, parts of the real estate process, etc that I feel like would be helpful in your real estate transaction.  Now presenting.... Real Estate 101: Your Weekly Real Estate Insight!  Enjoy!First on tap is:What does it mean to be "under contra... read more

2015 was a great year for Southeastern North Carolina. We saw accolades pour in from publications around the world. Wilmington made quite a ripple on the national scene, as did Wrightsville, Carolina and Kure Beaches. As we look back at some of the recent commendations that our area received we also look forward to the growth and recognition that 2016 is sure to bring. Placement on “Top Ten” lists and  “Best Of” lists is not entirely new to Wilmington, NC. We thought that we had a f... read more

Published today on WilmingtonBiz.com.  Similar article on WilmingtonStar.com.Home sales finished last year with an increase of nearly 13 percent over 2014, according to statistics released Monday by the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors.The number of units sold increased by 849 in 2015, from 6,555 to 7,404 in a nearly 13 percent jump, as buyers took advantage of historically low interest rates in a market where some price points are in shorter supply. The figure is the highest year-end number for uni... read more

Selling Your Home this Spring? 7 Tips to Help You Prepare While it still may be chilly outside, the weather isn’t the only thing that’s about to warm up. The spring selling season is right around the corner, and we’ve got seven things you can do now to prepare for selling your home once spring arrives. MELINA GILLIESJAN 15, 2016 While it still may be chilly outside, the weather isn’t the only thing that’s about to warm up. The spring selling season is right around the corner, and if... read more

Even along the beautiful southeastern coastline of North Carolina, winter weather can cause trouble for unprepared beachfront homes. This goes double for owners of vacant summer homes, because no one is present to catch problems before they get out of hand. Applying these simple winterization tips for your beach home can prevent several preventable issues from arising. Plumbing First Temperatures in the teens lasting more than a day or two can cause water pipes – especially those exposed to the element... read more