Cape Fear Report

Heather Ashworth, Broker at Nest Realty, makes her third appearance on the program to discuss2:00 The problem with inventory in the Cape Fear region8:30 The problem with new builds12:00 Apartment growth in the Cape Fear region14:30 The growing traffic problem16:00 New shops coming to the area20:30 The buyers of multi-million dollar homes25:00 Changing labor market and the value of communication30:00 How technology is making things better and worse This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wilmingtonmortgage.substack.com

Frank Geraci, Broker/REALTOR with Intracoastal Realty, joins the program to discuss:1:00 How he got started in real estate and what he did before real estate3:20 Moving to the Raleigh/Durham area4:35 Starting in real estate in Wilmington a year before COVID7:00 Working with buyers who are moving here from out of state10:35 Growth of Brunswick & Pender counties15:00 The difference between the three markets he has worked in18:40 Growth in the area24:30 The real estate business32:30 Tips for new agents34:00 The future of the Wilmington market This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wilmingtonmortgage.substack.com

Lee Crouch, Broker/REALTOR® at Intracoastal Realty, joins the podcast to discuss:1:00 How he got started in real estate6:05 Why he stayed at Intracoastal Realty9:00 Selling real estate in the early 90s during a recession10:30 How getting business and advertising has changed13:25 Inventory is still down in desirable neighborhoods15:20 Two types of buyers at Wrightsville Beach19:30 COVID vs 2008 crash23:05 AI's impact on real estate and the value of the human element28:30 Home prices and building in Wilmington37:20 The growth of Wilmington41:00 How real estate forms have changed45:00 the NAR lawsuit This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wilmingtonmortgage.substack.com

Marshall Picket, part-owner of Ivester Jackson Christie's and founder of Pikit, joins the program to talk:1:45 How he got started in real estate5:00 How he got into luxury real estate7:50 How the business model is changing10:00 His new project Pikit14:00 How people find real estate agents15:30 Listing properties24:45 Technology helping consumers find a real estate agent29:30 The current problems with AI problem34:15 Adopting new technology42:00 What he sees happening with the Wilmington housing market This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wilmingtonmortgage.substack.com

Lindsay Striplin, a Broker/REALTOR® at Intracoastal Realty, joins the program to discussHow she got started in real estate1:38 What she did before real estate3:00 Commission-based jobs4:10 The benefits of working on a team 8:40 Work-life balance13:40 Growth in Leland19:10 The problem with big builders22:45 Dual Agency27:10 Social Media32:25 Learning the business36:35 Being personable and professional38:20 The housing market headed into 202643:30 Migration to Wilmington47:20 Post-COVID Housing Market This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wilmingtonmortgage.substack.com

Austin Kenyon, team lead for the Kenyon Realty Group, joins the program to talk about how he got started in real estate…2:20 Competition in real estate3:20 Benefits of a mentor and old school techniques5:50 Using social media9:20 Dealing with rejection in real estate12:00 Benefits of starting a team13:10 Why focus on luxury real estate14:50 Balancing all your deals as you get busier16:30 Dealing with higher-end clients18:00 Listing higher-end properties24:00 Looking ahead to the 2026 housing market31:00 Advice for younger agents getting into the business This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wilmingtonmortgage.substack.com

Brook Hall, Property Manager & Realtor at Wilmington Realty, joins the program to discuss:1:15 How her career started as a teacher4:00 Why she came back to Wilmington and got into real estate7:50 What is property management13:15 How she decided to help landlords sell their rental properties17:00 How buyers have changed19:15 Changes to the rental market23:20 Short-term rentals27:00 Rising Star in Real Producers Magazine28:50 Her music career This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wilmingtonmortgage.substack.com