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Retirees Are Thriving In This Affordable Coastal City In North Carolina On Just $2,200 A Month
Nobody told Wilmington, North Carolina, that affordable and wonderful were supposed to be mutually exclusive, and the city has been proving that assumption wrong ever since. If you’ve been searching for a place where your retirement dollars actually stretch far enough to cover a life worth living, this coastal city along the Cape Fear River deserves your full attention right now.
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Homes proposed in Rocky Point as developers continue to eye the area
More homes could be coming near Rocky Point . Yet another development has been proposed east of Rocky Point. It’s an area near both I-40 and the Northeast Cape Fear River, and developers have shown continued interest in it. Several other housing communities are planned in the area and will be built over the next few years, bringing a pool of thousands of new residents. This newest development, called Riverstead, will add a drop to that pond. The project proposes 90 single-family homes across about 175 acres. Here’s what’s being built, and a look at how the area could change over the next few years. Rocky Point homes Rocky Point makes sense for developers in a handful of ways. For one, it offers proximity to Wilmington. And unlike other areas with that same proximity, Rocky Point hasn’t yet been hit with that same level of growth and traffic. It might not be surprising, then, that several developments have been proposed near Rocky Point over the past couple of years. Together, they’ll add thousands of new residents to the area. Perhaps most notable among them is Lanes Ferry, which will bring over 2,500 new homes on its own when complete. The
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Beach towns where home prices are at a discount right now before realtors predict they could skyrocket
Real estate experts highlight ten emerging beach destinations offering current price discounts ahead of projected value surges. Infrastructure upgrades, remote work migration and steady tourism drive rising demand across regional coastal markets. Industry professionals advise buyers to secure properties early to capture long term equity growth before prices peak. The...
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Vision revealed for portion of Jackey's Creek site in Leland
Nearly a year after annexation , developers of just shy of two square miles in Leland have submitted plans for what they want a portion of the property to look like. The property owners, along with Brunswick County Schools, recently filed plans to the town of Leland . While the plans do not show an entire two-mile development design, they do show potential of Jackey's Creek U.S. 17 frontage . Jackeys Creek Investors, LLC, owns more than 1,400 acres and voluntarily requested annexation of a 1,139.77-acre area abutting Brunswick Forest in February 2023. The site, known as Jackey Creek, is located north of the Brunswick Forest and Mallory Creek subdivisions and south of the West Gate commercial area . Since the town approved Jackey's Creek Investors annexation into Leland nearly a year ago, more detailed plans for development are emerging. How we got here Leland Town Council in September 2025 approved the annexation and rezoning of the 1,220-acre Jackey's Creek property following a public hearing. The applicant requested the entire property be zoned for both planned unit development and "flex code," setting a 1,200-unit cap on residential development. More in Leland: Leland initiates first round of annexations following new law
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Living in Wilmington, NC: Are You Choosing a Real City Near the Coast - or Giving Up Beach Life?
Wilmington is coastal North Carolina, but living there is not the same as living in a beach town. Wilmington is built around the Cape Fear River, with a historic downtown on the riverfront and Atlantic beach communities outside the city itself. The beach can be part of life several times...
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Modern craftsmanship honors classic beach house heritage
A new Harbor Island home pairs the character of Wrightsville Beach’s classic cottages with modern design, resilient construction and spaces made for generations of family gatherings. At 407 N. Channel Drive on Harbor Island, a new home looks comfortably at ease in its Wrightsville Beach setting. Cedar shakes, shingle...
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Chadbourn to Review Changes in Zoning for Mobile Homes, Seafood Market
Chadbourn leaders Tuesday will consider a zoning amendment to allow mobile homes in more areas of the town, as well as amending the zoning rules to allow a seafood market to remain in business. “One of the ongoing zoning challenges since my arrival has been the placement of mobile homes...
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Certainty Home Lending Adds Troy Williamson To Lead Wilmington Team
The longtime North Carolina originator joins the Rate subsidiary as senior vice president of mortgage lending and producing sales manager. Certainty Home Lending has named Troy Williamson senior vice president of mortgage lending and producing sales manager, adding a veteran originator to lead its Wilmington, North Carolina mortgage team. Williamson...
Duplin Times
Magnolia officials eager to assist local businesses
MAGNOLIA — People are seeing the value in smaller towns. Local leaders in Magnolia have taken notice and are rolling up their sleeves to help current business owners and entrepreneurs access resources they need to grow. Duke Energy Progress presented the town of Magnolia a $25,000 small-town grant Thursday morning at Town Hall. “The town is the first local government to receive this grant,” said Lauren Wargo, district manager/government and community relations for Duke Energy Progress. “I think it’s a perfect fit for your town, a great opportunity for you guys to support your local businesses,” she told Magnolia officials at Thursday’s presentation. “I think it’s going to be a good model for other towns that really don’t have a chamber [of commerce] or a downtown mainstream organization.” Magnolia Town Clerk Jess Melton spearheaded the effort. Melton and Mayor Dawn Ward discussed numerous topics, and realized the concept that small businesses are woven into the fabric of rural communities. “We’re going to try to do information sessions and reach as many businesses as possible,” Melton said. “We’re going to present the range of anywhere from $1,000 to $5,000 each ... so then when we look at the applications, we can
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Leland Village adds more shops ahead of 2027 debut
LELAND, N.C. (WECT) - The future Leland Village Shopping Center has secured more retail, dining and service tenants ahead of its expected opening early next year. According to the developer, Branch Properties, several more businesses have leased space at the future shopping center, making the development now 93% leased. New...
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SumnerBaird | SeaGlass grows Coastal North Carolina presence with Wilmington
SumnerBaird | SeaGlass is growing its presence across Coastal Eastern North Carolina, extending its leadership and resources to Wilmington while building on the strong SeaGlass foundation already established in the Cape Fear region. This next chapter creates greater connectivity across the North Carolina coast, bringing together local expertise, relationships, and...
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Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Wilmington metro area
The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States was $371,757 in July, 1.1% higher than the year before. Increasing...
WilmingtonBiz
Leland Shopping Center Signs On 11 New Retailers, Restaurants
Eleven new tenants recently signed leases at Leland Village, a Publix-anchored shopping center under construction in Leland. The new tenants include Handel’s Ice Cream – a first for the Wilmington area, restaurant chain First Watch, fast-food and takeout chains Domino’s Pizza and Wingstop, along with fast-casual Mexican eatery Qdoba. Other tenants include Chase Bank, pet specialty retailer Hollywood Feed, boutique fitness studio FS8 Pilates and Glo MedSpa, along with national retailer Mattress Firm and men’s hair salon Sport Clips.
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Culver's Eyes First Wilmington Spot, But ButterBurgers Won't Sizzle Until 2027
Culver's, the Wisconsin-based chain famous for ButterBurgers and frozen custard, has filed plans to build its first Wilmington restaurant at 6 Van Campen Blvd., a site that would require demolishing a former Kirkland's Home building near UNC Wilmington. The proposal calls for a roughly 4,500-square-foot drive-thru restaurant with 95 parking spaces, replacing the 7,108-square-foot former home decor store built in 2006. But anyone craving cheese curds shouldn't clear their calendar just yet — planning documents indicate construction is not expected to begin until 2027.
Housing Wire
Where are boomers and Gen X moving in 2026?
HousingWire Data analyzed 10 metro areas for baby boomer and Gen X inbound movers using price, sales and supply metrics. Wilmington, N.C., prices fell 9.3% year over year, Myrtle Beach, S.C., rose 3.6%, and market conditions ranged from 2.1 to 4.3 months of inventory. AI Summary. Older Americans continue to...