Residential Real Estate
![]() More Homes, Higher Prices: Wilmington MSA Market UpdateWith a year-over-year increase of 18.2 percent, the January 2025 Wilmington MSA housing market was characterized by more homes and higher prices. January 2025 closed the month with 3,215 active listin ... |
Financial
![]() How to Protect Yourself from Financial ScamsFinancial scams are an ever-present threat, and the scammers are only getting more skilled, evolving their tactics to take advantage of even more unsuspecting victims. In addition, many of these scams ... |
Health Care
![]() One to Grow On – A Look at My First Year at the CoastOne year ago, I joined this vibrant community. And after a year as president of Novant Health Coastal Region and Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, I thank you for the warm reception. ... |
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![]() Buying Your First Business: Insights for First-Time Business BuyersRecently, I had the opportunity to attend a working lunch with a business professor at East Carolina University to help shape topics and curriculum for first-time business buyers. This initiative is d ... |
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![]() Resolve to Get to Know Good Shepherd in 2025: A Year of Transformative ChangeHomelessness is a complex and pervasive issue, affecting communities across the nation and challenging our collective commitment to ensuring housing access for all. At Good Shepherd Center, we have lo ... |
Education
![]() Efforts Underway to Address Healthcare Workforce ShortagesIt’s been one year since the New Hanover Community Endowment awarded UNC Wilmington’s College of Health and Human Services, Cape Fear Community College, New Hanover County Schools, and the ... |
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![]() The Key to Reliable Security: Working with a Professional Monitoring StationSecurity and life safety measures for your business can be simple or highly sophisticated based on your unique needs. One of the most essential factors to consider is who will be monitoring your syst ... |
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![]() Housing Initiatives Creating Meaningful Impact in New Hanover CountyNumbers have the power to tell a story. Here in New Hanover County, the metrics behind our housing-related initiatives are doing just that, creating a compelling narrative of the progress and commitme ... |
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![]() We Are Now in the Entrepreneur EconomyThe modern economy is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by innovation, creativity, and the resilience of entrepreneurs. Across the country—and particularly here in Wilmington, NC, and the great ... |
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![]() Governing with Confidence: Essential Guidelines for HOA Board MembersServing on a homeowner’s association (HOA) board is no small task. Board members juggle various responsibilities, from financial oversight to community leadership. To be effective and maintain h ... |
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![]() Coming Soon: Wilmington's Newest Wastewater Treatment PlantA rendering of the plans to replace and expand the Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant, with the old plant shown at left. Courtesy CFPUA. A year and half ago, I shared early plans for ... |
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![]() Fire Alarm Services and Inspections for Your BusinessNational Fire Code and North Carolina require that commercial Fire Alarm Systems be inspected yearly to ensure proper functionality. Depending upon the type of business and occupancy, NC may re ... |
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![]() A New Year, a Fresh ApproachIf you read my last Insight, you know that I am a serial – some might say compulsive – fixer. But sometimes, organizations don’t need to be broken to benefit from a few tweaks and ne ... |
Financial
![]() E31: Adam Shay, CPA - How I Built and Sold My CPA FirmAdam Shay founded an accounting firm in 2010, which quickly became one of the go-to CPA shops for entrepreneurs and business owners in the Greater Wilmington, NC area. Adam shares the real life ... |
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![]() How HOA Board Members Can Avoid Cyber FraudHomeowner’s Associations (HOAs) have become prime targets for cybercriminals. Why? HOAs often handle large amounts of money but may use less stringent security measures. This makes them an appea ... |
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![]() Unlocking Potential: The Power of Business Peer GroupsIn the dynamic landscape of today's business world, organizations face multifaceted challenges that demand innovative solutions and strategic insights. In navigating these complexities, the power ... |
Financial
![]() Why Buyers Should Seek Well-Run Businesses, Not Fire Sales: The Misconception About “Good Deals” in M&AA few years ago, I was contacted by a company seeking an M&A advisor to help them expand through acquisition. The company already had 12 locations on the east coast and the owner shared that he ha ... |
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![]() The Endowment’s Rainbow of PossibilitiesThe story about a pot of gold at the end of rainbows originated in Ireland. According to legend, when a poor farmer pulled the last carrot from his garden, he found a leprechaun dangling from the ro ... |
Financial
![]() How Much Should I Plan to Take From My Portfolio in Retirement? Understanding Safe Withdrawal RateThis article was contributed by Chad Slate. Retirement planning centers on one crucial aspect: determining a safe withdrawal rate (SWR) from your retirement savings to ensure it lasts as long ... |
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![]() Should You Have AI Cameras for Your Business?AI (Artificial intelligence) is all the rage and rapidly transforming many industries, including your business's security. AI cameras are becoming increasingly popular among companies of all sizes ... |
10 Steps To Prepare Your Facility For Heavy StormsIt’s never too early to think about preparing your facility for heavy storms – especially now that our region is in the heart of hurricane season. Following is a 10-step action plan to ensure that your facility is ready for heavy storms. Be sure to check that your roof, gutters, and roof drains are clear of items that could damage the roof or block the flow of water rapidly draining off the building. Be sure the roof vent covers are in place and firmly affix ... |
Straight Talk on Tech: Implementing IT in Health CareDear Reader, Atrómitos is honored to have sponsored the Insightful Discussion “Straight Talk on Tech: Implementing IT in Health Care." We are grateful to the panel that participated in this critical and timely discussion. It is no longer enough for physicians and other health care providers to only rely on their hard-won clinical expertise and experience in delivering care. As the health care system moves (in some cases gets dragged, pushed, or pulled) towards va ... |
The Luncheon for Literacy: More than a MealOn Thursday, May 19, 2022, the Cape Fear Literacy Council will celebrate the return of our signature event and fundraiser, the annual Luncheon for Literacy, after a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Like many aspects of post-pandemic living, a few things are different. This year we will gather outdoors at the Watermark Marina overlooking the Cape Fear River, with guests seated under a spacious tent. Attendees can expect an empowering atmosphere, breathtaking vi ... |