Whether you’re planning on staying in your current home for the long-term, just passing through, or are motivated to make improvements to sell, renovating a portion of your living space is inevitable. While dark wood wall paneling, floral wallpaper, shiny…
As a Wilmington native, longtime resident of Wrightsville Beach - and an insurance agent - I have experienced and helped countless others contend with hurricanes. Now that the 2020 hurricane season is underway, here are some thoughts I hope you’ll…
I see this sign every time I drive through the gates of Plantation Village. Immediately I think of the health care professionals who work in our Resident Care Center tirelessly caring for our residents. Lately, I’m starting to see…
When the market is free-falling, taking dramatic action is tempting. Tax-loss harvesting, dollar-cost averaging, and rebalancing are tactical options to consider during a market drop, but the critical action is to stay invested. Folks swear by their NCAA bracket,…
Remodeling any part of your home can be a daunting task. However, having a plan in place, and knowing what to expect, makes it a much more enjoyable experience. Home renovations are one of the best investments homeowners can…
Although many risks can be avoided in life, the loss of a spouse is something that is inevitable. Many widows report that their spouse did not have a plan in place for what would happen if they should pass…
Performing a bathroom remodel in your home is one of the best ways to add value to your investment – and let’s face it, who doesn’t want to step into a fresh, updated bathroom each day? Television, online resources, and…
Many times when loved ones pass away, caretakers are left wondering what to do next. While the grief of losing a friend or family member is tremendous on its own, navigating through the process that will follow is an additional…
Drone technology has been increasingly popular and carries over into many different industries – including roof maintenance and repair. This technology allows homeowners and property managers to view areas of their roof that they might not otherwise get to see.…
The residents of Plantation Village are what make this such a wonderful place to live and very few communities have the life experiences that our residents have. With that in mind, I thought it would be enlightening to…
Deciding upon a permanent place of remembrance for a loved one is not only an important part of honoring their memory but provides a place for family and friends to pay tribute for generations to come. While many people…
Outdoor living has been a trend which is steadily on the rise. More and more homeowners are looking to purchase homes with existing outdoor spaces, or they are ready to re-design or incorporate one in their current home. The…
What is the current status of the Wilmington market? Fortunately, I mastermind with top agents across the country weekly − Los Angeles, Dallas, Nashville and Miami. They shut down 3 to 4 weeks ahead of us, so I was…
It’s been said “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey”, but what if you think you have arrived, only to find that you are just beginning? Women on the Move is a group comprised of women who have…
What’s your number one stressor? Most of Americans would say “money,” outweighing personal relationships and work combined. Conversely, studies show that women’s greatest source of confidence in the future comes from taking positive action and using their money for their…
A picture says a thousand words, and the photos above of Dignity Memorial’s new building are no exception. The new facility is situated on the grounds of Greenlawn Memorial Park, which is conveniently located just minutes from Mayfaire, Wrighstville Beach,…
Did you purchase your home during the last peak of the market and have been waiting for the best time to sell? Now is the time! Because of his aggressive marketing plan, Jeff Lesley has been the #1 individual agent…
The holidays are long gone, but for some of us, the impact of all of the cookies, cakes, and sugarplums remains. The onset of bathing suit season looms ominously; the summer season “goal clothes” languish in a corner of the…
Does anyone else have Spring Fever yet? After a long, cold winter there is simply nothing better than the arrival of warmer weather and longer days. For many of us, however, the onset of spring means that it is time…
Ginger Thornton has always had a talent for envisioning, organizing, and designing space, so it’s no surprise that she is now the Director of Showroom Sales for Markraft Cabinets. If you make the trip to Markraft’s showroom, you will most…
It’s estimated that more than six million people in the United States could benefit from palliative care. Unfortunately, few people know about this type of care and its many benefits. Given the statistics, chances are you or someone you know…
Training with infrared heating can produce an array of mental and emotional benefits, in addition to removing toxins and metals from the body. The Hotworx fitness center can provide a quick, highly convenient calorie burn and a shorter path to…
For some of us, the New Year is all about erasing some of the calories from the annual holiday indulgences. The holidays are forever tied to images of cookies and cakes and candies and sugarplums. That’s not always a bad…
