As  we head into the months that typically mean winter weather, I say this lightly as the seasons can be a bit up or down on the coast, there are some things you can do to make sure your home is ready for freezing temps as they come.  …

Eastern North Carolina is known for its beautiful foliage and lush landscaping, which can be maintained year after year with some annual maintanence. 

Types of common plants/trees/bushes found in yards can be found in these amazing links we found:

https://ncwildflower.org/recommended-native-species/

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When your home is going to be vacant during months of the year that could bring freezing temps, there are steps you can take to ensure it is protected. 

What does winterizing your home mean? 

It means protecting the home and ensuring it is able to maintain a …

Santa Claus is coming to town! 🎁

The Realist Home team and The Bowen Real Estate Group are getting together with good old Saint Nick.

Santa wants to make sure all of the boys and girls get to send their letters in!🎅🏼

Stop by our office (2017 NC …

After a year that has been quite eventful and many faced challenges out of there control, we look forward to a wonderful 2021!!

 CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT 2019 IS HERE???

Where did 2018 go? We wanted to do so many things that we didn't get around to. Luckily, we did get many sunny days, d on the beaches.We are so luck to have an extended summer that starts earlier, and ends …

 Living in Coastal NC area, there are many vacation homes here, and the weather does get cold enough that you may want to look into having your home winterized, if not in regular use.  If you haven't used that fireplace in a while, it is also a good …

A new pet is on many people's wish list during the holidays. Who doesn't want to see the joy on someone's face when they get those puppy kisses and kitten snuggles? Before you do, make sure that you are in it for the long haul. The holidays …

The Holidays are here, whether we like them or not. Sometimes it is  filled with friends, family , and get_togethers, and sometimes it is filled with anxiety and stress. This is a hurried time of year, and that can add to the stress. Everyone is in a hurry to shop, and …