Retirement Communities

The best Wilmington-area neighborhoods for retirees

Photo courtesy of Wilmington and Beaches CVBRetirement looks different for everyone. Some retirees dream of morning walks on the beach. Others want a golf-cart-friendly community, a low-maintenance home and easy access to shopping, healthcare an... Read More

Jun 23, 2026 • Jenna Dolch
Neighborhoods

Leland living: Why so many people are choosing Wilmington's fastest-growing neighbor

Photo courtesy of Wilmington and Beaches CVBLeland has spent the last decade transforming from a quiet Brunswick County town into one of the fastest-growing communities in North Carolina.Located just across the Cape Fear River from Wilmington, the to... Read More

Jun 23, 2026 • Jenna Dolch
Housing Market

What $500,000 buys you around Wilmington right now

 Photo Credit: iStock/KerkezFor many people considering a move to the Wilmington area, one of the first questions is how far their housing budget will stretch. While $500,000 may buy vastly different homes across the country, it can still unlock... Read More

Jun 23, 2026 • Jenna Dolch
Housing Market

Moving to Wilmington? Here's what new residents need to know before unpacking

Photo Credit: Carolina BeachJuly sunsets over the Cape Fear River. Weekend beach trips. Walkable historic streets and a growing food scene. It's easy to see why Wilmington continues to attract new residents from across the country. In fact, more... Read More

Jun 23, 2026 • Jenna Dolch
Neighborhoods

Houseboat Hub

The Cove Riverwalk Villas, a community of luxury houseboat rentals docked in downtown Wilmington’s Port City Marina, is growing. The first phase of The Cove’s 40 houseboats was completed about two years ago, and a second phase of 31 houseboats is under construction, with the first completed units already docked in the marina.... Read More

Apr 9, 2026 • Emma Dill
Real Estate News

Wilmington Metro Population Sees Growth

The Wilmington metro area population grew by more than 12,000 between July 2024 and July 2025, an increase of 2.6%, according to data released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau.... Read More

Mar 27, 2026 • Emma Dill
Real Estate News

Conservation Landscape

A nonprofit organization announced Thursday that it has acquired and recorded a state-led conservation easement on more than 1,040 acres in Brunswick County.... Read More

Feb 5, 2026 • Staff Reports
Real Estate News

Aging In Place with Style

Builders and home buyers plan for the future with thoughtful details, modern upgrades to make life a little easier.... Read More

Dec 15, 2025 • Jenny Callison
Neighborhoods

Neighborhood options abound

In recent years, several senior living communities have expanded or opened in the area, including Riverlights, a 1,400-acre master-planned community off River Road.... Read More

Dec 15, 2025 • Barbara L. Nelson