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Hubert, NC · Real Estate
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Are home prices going up in New Bern in 2026?
Home prices have been a major talking point since the pandemic, when they climbed at a record pace in response to a frenzy of demand. This increase led to a sharp decline in affordability that weighed on buyers and sellers and slowed the housing market to a crawl. Now, the...
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The Peaceful Small Town In North Carolina Where Budget-Friendly Living Costs Truly Go Far
You do not need a big salary to live well in this peaceful small town in North Carolina. The waterfront greets you every morning with a gentle breeze and the soft smell of history. Groceries cost less here. Rent stays reasonable. A dinner out does not require a second mortgage....
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Blue Ridge Offloads 384-Unit Jax Apartment Community
Blue Ridge sold the Reserve at Jacksonville Commons apartment complex in Jacksonville for $54 million. The buyer was Southwood Realty. The Reserve at Jacksonville Commons, which has 384 units, was built in the early 2000s and features one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Monthly rents range from $1,215 to $1,595, with sizes from 840 to 1,340 square feet.
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Everything You Need Costs Just $1,500 A Month In This Wallet-Friendly North Carolina City
Your wallet just perked up like a dog hearing the treat jar open, because Kinston, North Carolina is about to become your new favorite discovery. This eastern North Carolina gem proves you don’t need to drain your bank account to live somewhere genuinely wonderful. Let’s talk about something that’ll...
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Mount Olive board tables charter change, property sale
The Mount Olive Board of Commissioners voted to table two items on the agenda during its Monday night meeting after hearing comments from people during the open forum. The first action item to be tabled would approve a change to the town charter which would change election of commissioners from two-year staggered terms to four-year staggered terms. The board held a public hearing on the issue last month during which a commissioner asked the audience to reveal by a show of hands whether they supported a change to four-year terms or to keep the current two-year terms. The majority raised their hands in support of keeping the current two-year staggered terms.
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Everything You Need Costs Just $1,600 A Month In This Overlooked City In North Carolina
There’s a city in eastern North Carolina where your monthly budget doesn’t require a spreadsheet, a financial advisor, and three side hustles to make sense. Rocky Mount is the kind of place where $1,600 actually covers your needs instead of just your rent, and that’s not a typo.
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Everyone Is Overlooking This Affordable North Carolina City Where Rent Starts At $573
While everyone’s scrambling to pay astronomical rent in Charlotte or Raleigh, there’s a charming city in eastern North Carolina where your wallet can actually breathe. Greenville offers the perfect blend of college town energy, Southern hospitality, and prices that won’t make you weep into your sweet tea.
The Enterprise
Nonprofits concerned about possible funding shortfall
Last week’s news that nonprofit funding could be eliminated from the town of Williamston’s upcoming Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget stirred debate and raised questions about the town’s growth. The issue surfaced at a recent budget work session where Williamston Mayor Dean McCall acknowledged financial pressures shaping the budget are creating tight constraints and that nonprofit funding potentially could be cut. According to McCall, officials are making strategic reductions across multiple areas to meet the legal requirement of a balanced budget. He noted the process is still evolving and left open the possibility that some nonprofit funding could be restored as the budget is finalized. “We have been dealing with a very tight budget wor kup for the coming year. As it stands, we are not raising taxes or water rates, and we are making very strategic decisions about how to arrive at a balanced budget, as we are required to do so by law,” said McCall. Among the most vocal opponents of the potential cuts is the Martin County Chamber of Commerce. Board Chair Barney Conway underscored the chamber’s long standing role in promoting local businesses and supporting economic development. “The Martin County Chamber of Commerce has been, for some