The temperate weather in the Cape Fear region makes it a great place for gardening. The well-drained soil and warm weather make it possible to grow your own vegetables here 9-10 months out of the year. ColdwellBanker.com offers these tips for a successful first vegetable garden: How about going to a place where you can relax, enjoy some sun, and get a little exercise and gourmet food? A place even your kids could find interesting? This "spa" need not cost much; in fact, it will save you money. It's a home vegetable... read more

By Kelly Quigley The contract is a critical step in any remodeling project; it holds the job together and ensures that all parties agree to the same vision and scope. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry spells out the following key elements that every remodeling contract should have: 1. The contractor's name, address, phone number, and license number. 2. Details on what the contractor will and will not do. 3. A list of materials for the project in your contract. This includes information about the s... read more

As the weekend approaches our coast is gearing up for activities galore! Whether you have guests in town, or are visiting our area you will surely find something fun! Here are 10 things to do on the NC coast this weekend! 1. 2015 Parade of Homes If you are exploring your home buying options here in the Cape Fear, or just love to look at beautiful homes then this is the activity for you! Over 70 homes will be on display this year. See some of the options offered up by our local homebuilders. The event runs for t... read more

10 Tips for Saving Energy in the Kitchen Article From Houselogic.com By: Douglas Trattner Published: August 28, 2009 Maintain your large kitchen appliances is part of a smart home energy efficiency plan. Spending less money on utility bills doesn't mean you need to rush out and purchase a whole new suite of Energy Star appliances. With occasional light maintenance and good habits, you can greatly improve the energy efficiency of your large kitchen appliances-up to about $120 annually-without sacrificing convenience... read more

When it comes to selling a home, if prospective buyers don’t like what they see when they drive by, they might not even bother to see what’s inside. Selling a home requires much more than setting a price and putting up a yard sign. That’s why your Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage agent has likely brought up subtle things you can do to make your home look more “liveable” for a prospective buyer. We thought we would go a bit further and give more ideas and why it’s impor... read more