Most people recognize that it is critical for a business to have a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policy in place, for the simple fact it’s the right thing to do.  If that were ...

As a Custom Home Builder, reflecting over the past year, it has become even more apparent how important it is that we allow our customers to customize their home to meet their needs. Customers co ...

It’s that time of the year! Year-end tasks like budgeting, end-of-year reporting, and strategic planning for the upcoming year are in full swing! As you work through your to-do list, it is impor ...

Growth and progress are important for any community, and that is certainly the case here in New Hanover County. Our population has increased more than 88% in the past 30 years according to Census data ...

For many in our community, homeownership is something that can seem unattainable right now. The current state of the housing market is maintaining elevated prices across the board despite rising int ...

It all comes down to effort.   To make our mark in the fitness industry, we understood that we had to measure factors that are commonly overlooked in most programming.  We wante ...

This article was contributed by Ross Allen, Associate Wealth Advisor, CFP®, EA, ATFA. Politics aside, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) introduces several new and expanded tax credits designed ...

America’s Home Place is a Custom Home Builder that is new to the area but not new to Custom Home Building. We’ve been in business since 1972. That’s 50 years in the business of ...

Longtime Wilmington resident, and a former resident, have collaborated as authors and recently released a personal development book about how to live a life of purpose through 7 key principles. The co ...

Your daily responsibilities as a successful business owner can make planning for a successful future seem impossible. But with the right process, you may find that this planning is both achievable and ...

Community association (sometimes called a homeowner’s association or HOA) board members are responsible for making critical decisions that affect their community members' lives. In order t ...

As a landlord, you will likely encounter difficult tenants at some point. And, as you might imagine, difficult tenants can be a huge hassle and cause a lot of stress. They can also cost you money if ...

Is a recession on the horizon? Recessions are a natural and inevitable part of the business cycle, and one may certainly be on the horizon.  However, keep in mind that since 1920 there have ...

Community associations are usually incorporated as not-for-profit corporate entities; therefore, an association’s goal is to avoid making a profit or loss at the end of the year. Though it isn&r ...

As one of the leading agents here in Wilmington for the past 11 years, it’s not uncommon for me to run into my former clients when I’m out and about.  And, this may not be a surp ...

Death is the one experience every business owner has in common. Few business owners like to talk about this fact, and even fewer like to plan for this inevitable outcome, especially if they don’ ...

If you’re an investor looking to build a rental property portfolio, then it’s important to consider hiring a professional property manager. Property managers have a wealth of knowledge w ...

Many times in my career, I’ve found myself asking leaders if they can produce proof that the business clearly communicated a policy to an employee. Too often, the answer is it wasn’t ...

The idea that businesses should have Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in place is not exactly new.  It has been gaining prevalence since the summer of 2020, however, when th ...

This summer, Avelo Airlines began nonstop service between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Orlando (MCO), New Haven-CT (HVN), as well as seasonal service to Baltimore-DC (BWI). They also rec ...