Why Sunset Beach Attracts Retirees Looking for a Quieter Coast

Sunset Beach, NC, skips the high-rises and keeps a year-round community, which is exactly why so many retirees are choosing it for a quieter life on the coast.
What Is an Average Day Like Living in Sunset Beach, NC?

Sunset Beach is relaxed and quiet, unlike the busy boardwalk towns nearby. Here is what an average laid-back day could look like if you live here.
Bird Island and the Kindred Spirit Mailbox: A Sunset Beach Guide

Bird Island is the wild west end of Sunset Beach, home to the Kindred Spirit Mailbox. Here’s how to get there, why it’ll never be built on, and why buyers care.
How Long Does it Really Take to Buy a House?
Buying a house is a scary move and many first-time buyers are still very apprehensive about the process. However, the more you know, the easier it can be. One of the biggest questions that many first-time buyers have is how long the process really takes. Here’s a good breakdown of the process and timelines when…
How to Assess Home Damage After a Storm

Whew! We certainly dodged a big bullet this last week, didn’t we? Even though some are not so lucky in places like Haiti and the Bahamas, the East Coast could have gotten a lot worse outcome, especially if people didn’t heed warnings and Matthew decided to be more fierce. But aside from some flooding in…
Is There a Difference Between Ocean and Beach Front?

Along the Brunswick Islands are many small towns with oceanfront properties but is there a difference between oceanfront and beachfront? They are often used simultaneously to refer to a home along the ocean but they can mean different things to appraiser, tax assessors and real estate agents. Oceanfront An oceanfront property is usually directly along…