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The vacant retail space beside Copper Penny and below a soon-to-be boutique hotel offers a unique opportunity for curated placemaking, tenant synergy, and brand adjacency in downtown Wilmington.
Marcus Lane
Jul 30 2025
Whether it becomes a short-term travel destination, a curated local marketplace, or something totally unexpected, 248 N Front St. is perfectly positioned to offer something rare
Daniel Price
Jul 30 2025
Hear how the SARUS Festival in Wilmington, NC (Aug 8–10) brings site-specific and experimental art to life—boosting local business, brand equity, and cultural innovation.
Tasha Kim
Jul 30 2025
Nova Scotia–based tech manufacturer Protocase and subsidiary 45Drives fast‑track their U.S. launch via a Wilmington innovation hub, setting new standards in production velocity and strategic workforce development for coastal North Carolina.
Marcus Lane
Jul 29 2025
A Western‑and‑Native American goods concept fills a key downtown vacancy, signaling renewed momentum in unique retail leasing and foot traffic activation.
Daniel Price
Jul 29 2025
Recent lease comps and tenant deals at Mayfaire Town Center reveal a strategic pivot toward high-yield inline tenants and premium office assets that enhance center value.
Marcus Lane
Jul 29 2025
Mayfaire Town Center just welcomed Rowan, a nurse‑led ear piercing destination, and Altar’d State Kids, expanding its retail mix into health‑focused personal care and upscale children’s apparel.
Maya Shelton
Jul 29 2025
Live.Eat.Surf Group has launched its sixth local K38 Baja Grill in the growing Proximity development, a strategic expansion that taps into market demand and reinforce brand presence.
Tasha Kim
Jul 29 2025
A growing local favorite on Castle Street is scaling up its footprint, betting big on elevated hospitality and increased guest capacity.
Jordan Reese
Jul 29 2025
Wilmington, NC is experiencing record growth—and it’s business leaders, not just policymakers, driving the momentum. Explore how private investment, industry leadership, and public-private collaboration are transforming the region into a Southeastern powerhouse.
Daniel Price
Jul 27 2025
Independence Mall, Wilmington’s only enclosed shopping center, is undergoing long-planned redevelopment into an open-air, mixed-use destination—redefining regional retail and community space.
Tasha Kim
Jul 27 2025
BrodyCo has proposed a 42-acre mixed-density development called Mayfaire West near Mayfaire Town Center; community concerns center around density, traffic, and style of living in surrounding neighborhoods.
Maya Shelton
Jul 27 2025
June 2025 housing report shows active listings in the Wilmington MSA rose to 4,267, while home sales and median prices continued upward—a sign of a steadily balancing real estate market.
Daniel Price
Jul 27 2025
East West Partners buys 1.3 acres near Wrightsville Beach for $2.7M, launching Villa Point—an 18‑unit luxury townhome project in an upscale coastal zone.
Jordan Reese
Jul 27 2025
A newly built, eight-building flex industrial park along US‑421 sold to an institutional asset manager, underscoring demand for small‑bay logistics space in Wilmington.
Marcus Lane
Jul 27 2025
A fully leased 145,000 sq ft warehouse in Pender Commerce Park sold for $23.5M, highlighting strong industrial investment activity along the I‑421 logistics corridor.
Maya Shelton
Jul 27 2025
The hit Prime Video series returns July 16, 2025, featuring iconic Wilmington locations—from beaches and boardwalks to local landmarks—bringing “Hollywood East” into viewers’ living rooms.
Tasha Kim
Jul 27 2025
From May through late August, Poplar Grove Plantation and Sunset Beach host weekly artisan markets offering local crafts, food, and family-friendly fun—the perfect summer outing in the Cape Fear region.
Tasha Kim
Jul 27 2025
Now in its 31st year, the Cucalorus Film Festival brings five days of indie films, live performances, and creative community gatherings to downtown Wilmington.
Tasha Kim
Jul 27 2025
Wilmington’s summer 2025 planning workshop focuses on rezoning downtown core parcels, including Skyline Center surroundings—signaling major mixed-use and CRE opportunities.
Jordan Reese
Jul 26 2025
Wilmington’s Leadership Alumni Mixer on July 31 brings together the region’s top civic and business leaders—an essential touchpoint for investors and stakeholders following regional growth.
Tasha Kim
Jul 26 2025
Waccamaw Dermatology launches a new Wilmington location with a ribbon-cutting event July 30, marking entry into medical office CRE and highlighting the region’s real estate potential.
Jordan Reese
Jul 26 2025
Lee & Associates bolsters its Wilmington office with senior executive hires, signaling major growth and institutional brokerage readiness in Cape Fear real estate.
Maya Shelton
Jul 26 2025
A new 72‑unit luxury townhome development in Myrtle Grove signals growing suburban housing demand and strategic opportunity for multifamily investors.
Jordan Reese
Jul 26 2025
Wilmington City Council approved four new leases in city‑owned office buildings including Skyline Center, signaling renewed confidence in downtown CRE momentum.
Jordan Reese
Jul 26 2025
Business leaders invest in safety infrastructure downtown, signaling confidence and new opportunity for CRE owners.
Marcus Lane
Jul 26 2025
From jazz under the stars to world-class concerts, Wilmington’s summer arts scene caters to discerning residents.
Tasha Kim
Jul 26 2025
Historic buildings downtown are being transformed into luxury mixed-use spaces, inviting opportunity for strategic equity holders.
Marcus Lane
Jul 26 2025
While national markets cool, Wilmington’s luxury home sales surge—driven by cash buyers and low inventory.
Daniel Price
Jul 26 2025
A luxury home on Figure Eight Island just sold for $13.9M, setting a new benchmark for Wilmington's high-end real estate market.
Jordan Reese
Jul 26 2025