"Southeastern North Carolina is one of the most ideal places to own an investment property." said Justin Ash, President of Sea Coast Rentals, "people are often intimidated by the prospect of preparing a home to generate income, but we are here to advise our clients every step of the way." Read on to learn how to turn your rental property into a beach-friendly haven so your tenants want to come back to stay again and again.  Replace Carpet with Durable Floors A day at the shore means sun, salt, and ... read more

There are many events and festivals going on in the Cape Fear Region this summer, you will never get bored!    Southport Nature Fest 2018 – 4.28 Boiling Spring Lakes Police Dept 29th Annual Small Fry Fishing Tournament – 4.28 WAIT- Women Anglers In Training – 4.28 & 4.29 Days at the Docks Festival – 4.29 Strawberry & Wine Festival – 4.29 Wilmington Jewish Film Festival - 4.29 – 5.1, 5.5 & 5.6 RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles – 5.1 Humor... read more

Back in January we got excited for Spring and focused on the humble houseplant and our agent’s favorite garden centers around town.  Well, now that Spring is here, we wanted to go the next step and learn what herbs we can plant to make dinner taste better. Nothing makes a meal taste more fresh and dynamic than the right touch of fragrant herbs harvested from your own back yard. We’ve rounded up the info on care and use of some of the most common, and easy-to-grow herbs to expand your rep... read more

In observance of National Book Lovers Day, a day to celebrate authors, illustrators, books, and most of all, reading, we pulled together some tips on organizing that little sanctuary where you can pour over the pages of your favorite volumes in the comfort of your own home. What stays? First things first—if you are tackling a major reorganization, you need to know what to keep and what to toss or donate. Question one is, have you read it? If the answer is “no,” are you going to? If not, it goes... read more

One of the greatest things about living in Southeastern North Carolina is the vast variety of vistas in our own back yard. Downtown Wilmington has a bustling, urban feel with plenty of shopping and dining, and the second-largest historic district in our nation. Winding roads meander through rolling, green farm fields mere moments outside of town. Our region boasts beaches that range from the quiet serenity of Bird Island’s dunes to the raucous good time to be found on the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. We have awa... read more