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Buying a Home While Self-Employed? Here’s What Lenders Want to See

Buying a Home While Self-Employed? Here’s What Lenders Want to See

Buying a home is exciting—but if you’re self-employed, the mortgage process can feel a bit like stepping into…

Understanding Earnest Money: Protecting Your Deposit

Understanding Earnest Money: Protecting Your Deposit

Getting an offer accepted on a home can feel like a huge relief, especially if you’ve been in…

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…