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WilmingtonBiz
Real Estate Firm Opens New Holden Beach Location
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage recently announced the opening of its new location in Holden Beach. Located at 1111 Sabbath Home Road approaching the town's causeway, the new office "enhances the company’s presence in the area and continues its commitment to serving Brunswick County," according to a news release.
duplinjournal.com
Development surge brings opportunity, pressure to Wallace
KENANSVILLE — Last week, Wallace Town Council member Glenn Price delivered a detailed briefing on anticipated residential growth in Wallace to Duplin County Commissioners, warning that rapid development could place increasing pressure on local schools. Price said the issue is both significant and time-sensitive as more than 1,000 new...
Star News
Here's what's next for this former downtown Wilmington coffee shop
A downtown Wilmington space could get new life after a coffee chain closed last winter. Dunkin’ closed its downtown Wilmington location at the end of 2025, leaving a vacancy on the ground floor of a prime location at the corner of Third and Princess streets. The space, located at 101 N. Third St., is part of a five-story office building anchored by Truist Financial. Charlotte-based firm Hilltide Capital purchased the building for $15 million in November 2025, and agents with Cape Fear Commercial are searching for the next tenant to fill the street-level space. New Hanover vacancies: With New Hanover property at a premium, what keeps big buildings vacant? Listing agent Lindsey Hess said that the company is looking for a new tenant to serve the same purpose. “We are seeking a café or coffee concept, as well as a separate breakfast and lunch grab-and-go offering — both designed to serve as convenient daytime amenities for the surrounding area,” Hess said. The block is home to a variety of businesses, including Bespoke bar and coffee shop , The Vine wine and cocktail bar, Louie’s Hot Dogs and Capricho. The space includes 1,486 square feet with a lease rate of $32.50
WilmingtonBiz
Wilmington Housing Authority Tackles Long List Of Necessities, Improvements
Instead of retiring, Janet James continues to work at a Wilmington-based manufacturing company out of necessity. The 71-year-old lives in one of the Wilmington Housing Authority's 16 communities. She said she'd like to see her unit updated soon and for the trash to be removed from nearby streets. "We just want to live decent, like everybody else," James said in early March.
WilmingtonBiz
River Place Launches Next Phase Of Condo Sales
Local brokers continue to market the remaining residential condominium units at River Place in downtown Wilmington. River Place, 14 Grace St., is a 13-story mixed-use complex completed in 2020 through a public-private partnership between the city of Wilmington and Chapel Hill-headquartered East West Partners. The $80 million development replaced a...
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The Wilmington-area real estate market is booming, even ChatGPT knows it
Dani Kinstle, president of the Brunswick County Association of REALTORS and broker and owner of Kinstle and Co. in Shallotte, always asks her clients why they are choosing the Wilmington area for their next home. Many are drawn to the area because of the beaches , some are looking for a great place to retire , and others want that sense of community . Recently, Kinstle asked a woman what brought her to the area , and she was surprised by the response. “She said, ‘I actually had a conversation with Chat GPT, and she was serious,” Kinstle said. The client, who is from Wyoming, asked where she could move that was warm, affordable, and close to the beach. “And it told her Shallotte, North Carolina,” Kinstle said. Kinstle then took her to see some places, and the woman decided on a new construction, has placed her home in Wyoming on the market and will soon be a Brunswick County resident. “She is super excited, she texts me all the time, and she can’t wait to be here,” Kinstle said. Regardless of how they find the area, it remains popular, offering buyers a little bit of everything. Whether they’re looking
WilmingtonBiz
As Insurance Rates Trend Up, Prospective Homeowners Weigh Property Price Tags
Like most Wilmington residents, Monique Hroncich knows the toll of high homeowners insurance all too well. As a licensed insurance agent working for Wilmington-based The Huneycutt Group, a boutique insurance brokerage, homeowners rates play a central role in determining the premiums that Hroncich gives to her clients. In fact, homeowners insurance can determine whether a homebuyer will purchase a home at all, Hroncich said, and prospective homebuyers call her multiple times a week to compare homeowners insurance rates with monthly mortgage costs. Over the past six months, Hroncich has had several clients opt out of purchasing a house because the insurance rates are too high.
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Houseboats offer new living in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Downtown Wilmington is known for its waterfront views, but some residents are taking that a step further by living directly on the water. Docked in a local marina along the Cape Fear River, a series of newly finished houseboats are offering a different take on waterfront living. From the outside, the floating homes stand out along the river. Inside, they are designed to resemble traditional homes, complete with kitchens, living spaces, and bedrooms in a compact layout.
WECT
Property manager charged with embezzling from Oak Island rental property owners
WilmingtonBiz
Attorney Gets Law Of The Land
When Sam Franck is out and about, he can see the products of his clients’ work. “Ours is a service business, and I would never claim my clients’ achievements. If I do my job well, I play a small part in helping to facilitate or achieve the vision that someone who trusted me had at the at the outset,” said the Wilmington attorney, who leads Ward and Smith’s real estate practice. “That said, it is absolutely gratifying to drive by a development that I’ve been a part of, or a building that I’ve been a part of, and feel a connection to that.”
WilmingtonBiz
Realtor Neil Leonard Earns Agent Nod
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolina Premier Properties recognized Neil Leonard as its Military Cutoff office’s top-producing individual agent in 2025. “Known for his strong market knowledge, client-first approach and consistent results, Leonard continues to stand out as a trusted real estate professional serving buyers and sellers across Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Landfall and surrounding coastal communities,” a news release from the firm stated.
Star News
From the archives: Pender claims part of exclusive New Hanover island
An exclusive island in the Wilmington area offers great views and an array of expensive homes. And for a time in the late 1970s, there was debate on the island's full ownership. According to an article in the April 5, 1977, Wilmington Morning Star, tax officials in Pender County pointed to a report that believed northern portions of Figure Eight Island lie in Pender and not New Hanover County. Big homes: New Hanover's most expensive homes sold in 2025 The Figure Eight Island controversy began months earlier when representatives of the island claimed they were being taxed by both counties. The boundary dispute centered around the locations of Rich's Inlet, Foy's Creek and several other landmarks listed in old legal descriptions. With an estimated tax value of $350,000, the report said taxes on the land have been paid to Pender County since the county was formed. Based on the report, the Pender County Board of Commissioners directed its attorney to write New Hanover officials to advise them of "substantial evidence to indicate the northern section of Figure Eight Island lies in Pender County." If New Hanover officials disagree, Pender may request statutory procedures for settling such controversies be followed. It's
wilmamag.com
Best Day Wilmington: Jill McGlaughlin
What’s a woman to do with an idyllic sunny day in Wilmington, no appointments, and perhaps most importantly, no budget?. That’s what we asked JILL McGLAUGHLIN, who is the co-founder and CEO of Magnolia Grove Design & Cabinetry. The design studio, at 2305 Market Street, is a 1920s bungalow that McGlaughlin renovated with her husband and business partner, CHAD.
WilmingtonBiz
Midtown Land Slated For Townhomes Changes Hands For Nearly $11M
Roughly five acres of land slated for townhomes in midtown Wilmington recently changed hands for nearly $11 million. Pulte Home Company LLC purchased the 5.2-acre site inside The Pointe at Barclay for $10.8 million, according to a deed recorded March 20. Homebuilder Pulte Homes plans to build a 72-unit townhome community, called the Barclay Townes at The Pointe, on the property located near the intersection of Independence and Gallery Park boulevards.