Brunswick County - Instagram, Beaches, & Historic Southport
August 5, 20268 min read
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Market updates, neighborhood guides, buyer and seller tips, and everything you need to navigate the Wilmington, NC real estate market — written by Tabetha.
Moving to Wilmington, NC? The Resource Links You'll Want Before You Arrive
Relocating to the Cape Fear region? Here's your friendly, bookmark-worthy list of the utilities, DMV, schools, county, and community links to set up before (and right after) you move to Wilmington, NC.
August 5, 20268 min read
Brunswick County Water in 2026: From Worst PFAS in the Nation to Reverse Osmosis
Brunswick County once had the highest PFAS levels of 44 U.S. water systems tested. Now it's home to some of the most advanced treatment in the country. Here's what buyers in Leland, Southport, and Oak Island need to know about reverse osmosis, H2GO, and the tap water in 2026.
August 5, 20268 min read
Episode 013: Protecting Your Home After Closing (NC)
Episode 013: Attorneys Cline & Donaldson on protecting your home after closing — LLC traps, partition, occupancy fraud, and wild NC estate horror stories.
August 4, 2026
Episode 012: Real Estate Scams & Wire Fraud in NC
Episode 012: Attorney Jason Cline on real estate scams — wire fraud, seller impersonation, deepfakes, and how Wilmington buyers can protect themselves.
August 4, 2026
Episode 011: Estate Planning 101 for NC Homeowners
Episode 011: Attorney Scott Donaldson on estate planning for your NC home — probate, intestate succession, wills, trusts, and protecting your family.
August 4, 2026
Episode 010: Buying a Historic Home in Wilmington, NC
Episode 010: Preservation pro Stephen Sulkey on buying a historic Wilmington home — district rules, COAs, upkeep costs, easements, and what to check first.
August 4, 2026
Episode 009: Retirement & Real Estate in Wilmington
Episode 009: CFP Mike Breitfeller on tying your Wilmington home to a retirement plan — equity, diversification, mortgage payoff, rentals, and estate planning.
August 4, 2026
Episode 008: Title Insurance 101 for NC Homebuyers
Episode 008: Kim Hall of Key Title explains title insurance for North Carolina homebuyers — clear title, owner vs. lender policies, and avoiding deed fraud.
August 4, 2026
Episode 007: Loan Officer 101 — Wilmington Mortgage Prep
Episode 007: Loan officer Heath Altman on the Wilmington mortgage process — pre-approval, underwriting, DTI, gift funds, and what not to do before closing.
August 4, 2026
Episode 006: From Boat to E-Bike — What Insurance Covers
Episode 006: Tyler Beverage of FinPoint breaks down Wilmington coastal insurance — flood, wind, boats, golf carts, and e-bikes, and what's actually covered.
August 4, 2026
Episode 005: Seller-Paid Closing Costs in Wilmington
Episode 005: Loan officer Joey Milam explains seller-paid closing costs, buyer credits, and rate buydowns in Wilmington, NC — and how they change your mortgage.
August 4, 2026
Episode 004: Wilmington Real Estate with Tim Milam
Episode 004: CEO Tim Milam on the Wilmington, NC real estate market — what's changed, what matters now, and practical takeaways for buyers and sellers.
August 4, 2026
Episode 002: Real Estate & Design in ILM with Greer Creech
Episode 002: Realtor and designer Greer Creech joins the ILMrealtor Podcast on spotting a home's hidden potential, smart Wilmington renovations, and The Bend.
August 4, 2026
Episode 001: Welcome to the ILMrealtor Podcast | Wilmington
Episode 001 kicks off the ILMrealtor Podcast with co-host Jon Klein — a warm, no-judgment guide to buying, selling, and living in Wilmington, NC.
August 4, 2026
Insurance & Flood Zones in Wilmington: What to Check Before You Buy
Coastal North Carolina insurance works differently than it does inland. Here's a plain-English primer on homeowners coverage, wind, and flood zones in the Wilmington area — plus the questions to ask before you fall in love with a house.
August 4, 20267 min read
HOA Fees in Wilmington's Master-Planned Communities: What They Cover & What to Ask
From Brunswick Forest to Riverlights to Landfall, many of the Wilmington area's most popular communities come with an HOA. Here's what those fees typically cover and the questions to ask before you buy.
August 4, 20266 min read
Episode 003: Coastal Home Insurance 101 in Wilmington
Episode 003: Insurance pro Madison Williams breaks down coastal home insurance in Wilmington, NC — flood vs. wind, deductibles, and what to ask before you buy.
August 3, 2026
Buying at the Beach: Primary Home vs. Second Home vs. Investment Property
A beach place near Wilmington can be your everyday home, a weekend escape, or a rental investment — and how you'll use it changes your financing, insurance, and taxes. Here's what to sort out before you shop Wrightsville, Carolina Beach, or Kure Beach.
August 3, 20267 min read
Instagram Cheat Sheet for Life in Wilmington, NC
The follow list every new resident needs — Wilmington plus Pender and Brunswick counties — so you never miss a road closure, parade, flotilla, election deadline, or festival again.
July 13, 20267 min read