Real Estate

New numbers underscore a continuing slowdown in the local real estate market. We talk a lot about how tough it is for homeowners to sell their homes. But that means it's also tough on real estate agents. Full story...

If you ask 10 people you'll get 10 different opinions. That seems to be the case with Wilmington's real estate market. Between conflicting media reports and convoluted numbers, it's hard to determine just how well our housing market is doing. Full story...

If you're looking for a deal on home you might consider Brunswick County. Full story...

There is disturbing news about the sub-prime mortgage crisis. The Wall Street Journal reported this weekend that the mortgage meltdown will likely get much worse before it gets better. Full story...

For a lot of people living in a historic home is a dream come true. Brian and Lila Moeller recently moved here from Maryland, they found their dream home in downtown Wilmington. But the house they bought is not exactly what they thought they were getting. Full story...

People in Pender County were talking taxes Thursday night. The first of several meetings concerning the proposed new land transfer tax was held Thursday night. Full story...

When you're in downtown Wilmington you may notice a number of vacant businesses with for-sale and for rent signs on them. Front Street has no shortage of empty spots but that doesn't appear to bother too many people. Kurt Trede and his brother may want to relocate their Carolina Beach restaurant to Front Street. Full story...

The real estate business hit a few milestones in August -- and not in a good way. Total US home sales fell to their lowest level in five years while the number of homes on the market rose to new heights. Full story...

More and more local homeowners are falling behind on their mortgage payments. And that's led to a surge in the number of property foreclosures. It's no secret the real estate market has softened. But this is the first time in years that there's been an increase in the number of foreclosures in our area. Full story...

Many people who work to protect and serve Brunswick County cannot afford to live there. That's according to a study done by the Association of Community Development Corporations. Friday the ACDC met with locals to see what can be done. Full story...