Ea Ruth is the 2022 president of Cape Fear REALTORS®, an organization with nearly 3,500 members who serve as the region’s Voice of Real Estate. Cape Fear REALTORS®, through advocacy, education, and community involvement, support e
This article was contributed by Steve Mitchell, president of Cape Fear REALTORS®. It is well known that real estate can be an effective strategy for building wealth, as the asset over time ...
Providing educational and professional advancement opportunities for REALTORS® is a big part of what our organization does to support the community. Recognizing that supporting home own ...
It may not be news to some, but the number of crimes against REALTORS® is shockingly high compared to other professions. In fact, more than 60,000 REALTORS® end up becoming victims ...
The notion of resiliency has been tossed around a lot, particularly in light of the challenges that most entrepreneurs and businesses have experienced as a result of the pandemic. The word ...
The members of Cape Fear REALTORS® and the Wilmington REALTORS® Foundation are constantly seeking new ways to build and strengthen our local community. One exciting example of this ...
On the surface, the topic of Fair Housing seems relatively simple. For those who call themselves REALTORS®, fair housing is an important set of guidelines, rights and penalties. &n ...
With the uptick in interest rates and the rapid appreciation the real estate market has witnessed over the past three to five years, the goal of owning a home has become more complicated to navigate.& ...
For the past few years, the real estate market in Wilmington and the surrounding areas has been hotter than the shimmering lines of heat coming off Highway 40 on a dog day afternoon. But are we o ...
Is there a perfect way to celebrate a 100-year anniversary? I don’t know, but the thought is certainly keeping me awake at night as I realize that, as the president of Cape Fear REALTOR ...
Understanding the differences between a real estate agent and a REALTOR® is essential for buyers and sellers who want to ensure their interests will be protected throughout the transaction. The di ...
Ensuring that local buyers and sellers receive a superior standard of support and service has been a focus of the National Association of REALTORS® for many years. Knowledge is the key, as they sa ...
Home is where the heart is, as they say, and it is supposed to be a safe haven for those who live there. But a variety of safety issues can be concealed within a home, and considering that Septe ...
Driving through Wilmington and noting the increased density, along with the many other changes that have taken place over the years, I’m often struck by the quote from Mark Twain, advising to &l ...
A home is much more than just a house, it’s a place where people create an opportunity to build a life together, a place where the many hours of blood, sweat and tears have the potential to turn ...
Among the principles that the Cape Fear REALTORS ® embrace is Ensuring Economic Vitality. It is only with a vibrant economy that we will have the quality of life that so many of us enjoy, and the ...
As we read the news of the strong real estate market in our area and beyond, another important issue needs to also stay in the forefront – housing affordability. Cape Fear REALTORS® strongly ...
While at events, Carter Jewell realized something was missing: an alcohol-free option that wasn’t just water or soft drinks. Something that...
The idea for the Beach Mule, an electric beach cart, came to company owner and founder Will Parker while on the Bald Head Island ferry....
Live Oak Bank’s latest spinoff emerged last month with the announcement of its $4.8 million seed round....
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