June 2022
Plans Revealed for a New Community that will Straddle the Carolina Border
The new community will be called Coastal Club of the Carolinas.
On the northern side of the border it will include 630 single family homes with 144 semi-attached units to be designed in either a townhome or duplex style. Plans have not been formally submitted in South Carolina, but according to the paper work filed in Brunswick County, the new development will include at least another 400 single family homes on the southern side of the state line. Read More
Are Townhomes Becoming the New Starter Home?
Townhomes have been growing in popularity on both sides of the Cape Fear River. Already in this decade, a total of 546 units have been built with many new communities in the works. Experts say as real estate prices continue to increase; townhomes are more and more becoming an option for young families and first time buyers. Read more
Wrightsville Beach Named One of the Best Beaches in America
Travel + Leisure has named its Top 25 Beaches in the United States. Wrightsville Beach is the only North Carolina Beach to make the list. Read more
Do I Need A WDIR When Buying a House?
As a homebuyer, you may be wondering if termite prevention is something that you need to worry about. As areas that are near a body of water or in a humid climate are considered at high risk for wood-destroying insects, we highly recommend investing in a termite inspection, or WDIR, if you live in the Cape Fear Region. Read more
The Luxury Market has its Best Month Ever in May
Last month a total of 71 luxury homes sold in the tri-county area for collective value of $127 million. That is the best month ever recorded for high-end buyers. Read more
Tourist in My Own Hometown: Hopping the Bridge for a Stroll
A few days ago JFB Operations Manager Doug Wahl drove the fifteen minutes to Belville, North Carolina. He took his dog to the newly revamped Riverwalk Park. You can read about his adventure in his Tourist In My Own Hometown Column
Picture of the Month
Our Picture of the month was taken by JFB friend Anne-Cecile Ferigo. She took this photo of the State Port from a boat on the Cape Fear River. Check out other amazing pictures on our Instagram page.