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December 2025 Wilmington, NC

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A Real Day Off in Wilmington, NC: What Daily Life Near Wrightsville Beach Looks Like

A Real Day Off in Wilmington, NC: What Daily Life Near Wrightsville Beach Looks Like

A Real Day Off in Wilmington, NC: What Daily Life Near Wrightsville Beach Looks LikeKim Crouch
Published on: 27/10/2026

Kimberly Crouch, eXp Realtor and former CPA, walks through a real day off in Wilmington, NC: Mayfaire, Lumina Station, the Wrightsville Beach Loop, and Dockside at sunset, plus how daily life should shape where you buy.

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Wilmington, NC vs. Myrtle Beach, SC: 5 Honest Comparisons for Out-of-State Buyers (2026)

Wilmington, NC vs. Myrtle Beach, SC: 5 Honest Comparisons for Out-of-State Buyers (2026)

Wilmington, NC vs. Myrtle Beach, SC: 5 Honest Comparisons for Out-of-State Buyers (2026)Kim Crouch
Published on: 20/10/2026

Kimberly Crouch, eXp Realtor and former CPA, compares Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC on commute, lifestyle, prices, insurance, taxes, and risks so out-of-state buyers can pick the right coast.

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Why Wilmington, NC Gets Overlooked for Coastal Retirement (and What a 2026 Budget Actually Buys)

Why Wilmington, NC Gets Overlooked for Coastal Retirement (and What a 2026 Budget Actually Buys)

Why Wilmington, NC Gets Overlooked for Coastal Retirement (and What a 2026 Budget Actually Buys)Kim Crouch
Published on: 12/10/2026

Kimberly Crouch, eXp Realtor and former CPA, compares what a coastal retirement budget buys in Wilmington vs. Leland, NC in 2026, plus flood, insurance, healthcare, and growth trade-offs before you rule this coast out.

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What's Being Built in Leland, Castle Hayne, Hampstead, and Scotts Hill? 11 Wilmington-Area Developments Explained

What's Being Built in Leland, Castle Hayne, Hampstead, and Scotts Hill? 11 Wilmington-Area Developments Explained

What's Being Built in Leland, Castle Hayne, Hampstead, and Scotts Hill? 11 Wilmington-Area Developments ExplainedKim Crouch
Published on: 06/10/2026

Kimberly Crouch, eXp Realtor and former CPA, maps 11 new developments in Leland, Castle Hayne, Hampstead, Scotts Hill, and River Lights: what's approved, what's built, and what it means for your home.

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7 Reasons People Rethink Moving to Wilmington, NC (And the Honest Flip Side of Each)

7 Reasons People Rethink Moving to Wilmington, NC (And the Honest Flip Side of Each)

7 Reasons People Rethink Moving to Wilmington, NC (And the Honest Flip Side of Each)Kim Crouch
Published on: 29/09/2026

Thinking about moving to Wilmington, NC? Realtor Kimberly Crouch breaks down 7 honest reasons people rethink the move — insurance, traffic, maintenance, healthcare timing, and weather — plus the real flip side of each before you decide.

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Wrightsville Beach, NC Isn't One Neighborhood — It's Four. Here's the Pocket-by-Pocket Guide.

Wrightsville Beach, NC Isn't One Neighborhood — It's Four. Here's the Pocket-by-Pocket Guide.

Wrightsville Beach, NC Isn't One Neighborhood — It's Four. Here's the Pocket-by-Pocket Guide.Kim Crouch
Published on: 22/09/2026

Wrightsville Beach, NC isn't one neighborhood — it's four. Realtor Kimberly Crouch breaks down the North End, the commercial center, the South End, and Harbor Island: what each costs, what daily life is like, and the honest trade-offs of each.

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About Kimberly Crouch

With 25+ years of experience in real estate, finance, and accounting, Kimberly Crouch brings a unique analytical perspective to coastal real estate. As a former CPA (currently Inactive) and Director of Finance for real estate developers, she helps clients understand both the emotional and financial aspects of their real estate decisions.

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