Some people invest in seafront condominiums or cottages, renting them out in season – enjoying their own vacations in spring, fall or even winter. Then, there are those who decide that the coast is where they want to live, year-round. After all, a beach home is a very special piece of real estate. If you are lucky enough to own and live in such a space, then you probably put a great deal of time and effort into ensuring it’s perfect. To assist in your efforts, here are – in no particula... 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

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

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