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The Best Gardening Gifts (For Yourself or Someone Green-Thumbed)

The Best Gardening Gifts (For Yourself or Someone Green-Thumbed)

If you or someone you love has a green thumb—or even just dreams of having one—there’s nothing quite…

Wilmington After Work: 12 Micro-Adventures You Can Do on a Weeknight

Wilmington After Work: 12 Micro-Adventures You Can Do on a Weeknight

If you tell someone you live in Wilmington, they likely imagine sandy shores, marshy inlets, and sunsets dancing…

The Silent Deal-Killers: Small Issues That Stop Sales Cold

The Silent Deal-Killers: Small Issues That Stop Sales Cold

First impressions are everything in the real estate market, and buyers are quick to judge. One small issue…

Chrysanthemums (“Mums”) Deserve a Comeback: The Perennial Powerhouse Hiding in Plain Sight

Chrysanthemums (“Mums”) Deserve a Comeback: The Perennial Powerhouse Hiding in Plain Sight

Every autumn, garden centers stack carts with cheery chrysanthemums in harvest colors, and—like clockwork—most of us treat them…

How a Home’s Orientation Affects Natural Light, Energy Use, and Value

How a Home’s Orientation Affects Natural Light, Energy Use, and Value

If you’ve ever walked into a home at 4 p.m. in July and felt the sun pouring through…

The Emotional Rollercoaster of Real Estate (And How To Manage It)

The Emotional Rollercoaster of Real Estate (And How To Manage It)

Even in the best of times, buying or selling a home is an emotional rollercoaster. The highs and…