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November 11 is Veteran's Day in the United States. For much of the rest of the world and especially in Europe, it is Armistice Day, the...

Today I was reading a post from a high school friend who is struggling to find things to be thankful for. That got me thinking. Some days...

In honor of this glorious day, my friends and I set out to check out a new donut (or is it doughnut) shop in Ocean Isle Beach called...

Both of my parents suffered from dementia and Alzheimer's. I believe a project like this would have been helpful and helped reduce...

Today is National Stress Awareness Day. There aren't many things in life that are as stressful as buying or selling a home. However,...

As we are entering November, many people think it is too late to look for a house and be in before the holidays. I am here to tell you...

Brunswick County Residential Real Estate Market Update - September 2021 New Listings September 2021: 559 September 2020: 624...

Now more than ever It is important to plan time to get away, even if you can't travel far. Staycationing is the practice of enjoying...

Do you love a good accent wall? I do! It brings so much character to a room. The accent wall in my listing in Avalon of the Carolinas...

Many of you know I am a military spouse. My husband, Sr. Chief Tom Cotton, has been in the Navy Reserves for 17 years. He has deployed...

Remember the DIY fall projects I discussed a couple of weeks ago? Well we have been hitting that list. What have we accomplished so far?...

What a weekend around the Cotton household!! While my husband was getting the garage floor ready to epoxy, I decided I wanted to do...

It is fall y'all!! There are projects that you should think about to get your home ready for the winter months. Were ever in the world...

Brunswick County Residential Real Estate Market Update - August 2021 New Listings August 2021: 682 August 2020: 636 Increase/Decrease:...

In a market as volatile as it is today, it is necessary to act fast. So today, even though it was pouring rain, I ventured out to do a...

Back in 2019 when Tom got a job in Southport, NC we had no clue where that was. All we knew was that we weren’t going to have to shovel...

As many of you know, you know, the beach is absolutely my happy place. I love to sit and listen to the waves and watch its beauty. But...

You've all heard the Alan Jackson song "Where were you". The chorus says "Where were you when the world stopped turning on that...

I have been participating in a 48 mile walk in the month of September with Mission 22. Mission 22 raises money and awareness of veteran...