Carl Robinson - NorthGroup Real Estate - Onslow

05/27/2026

Determined to tackle that home painting project? Don't begin your work without checking this list of essential tools for the task.

Painting can be a big job, but with the right tools the task will be easier and the finished product more professional. Here are nine essential tools. Masking tape will keep paint off of adjacent areas where you don’t want it, making your job decidedly easier. Most often this will be masking trim ...

05/25/2026

Remember and honor all the brave heroes today who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

05/23/2026

She Shed or Man Cave - Which is on your Dream Home Wish List?

05/22/2026

Your knees went weak when you opened this year’s tax appraisal notice on your home. What will it mean for your taxes, and what can you do about it?

What will these higher appraisals mean for property taxes in the future? What can you do if you think your appraisal is too high?

05/20/2026

Dreaming of that pest-free outdoor oasis? Consider a screened-in porch with this handy project outline.

A deck can be a little slice of paradise…except for the scorching sun by day and the insects by night. So why not turn that deck into a screened-in porch? Here’s an outline of what it takes. Get proposals. Using online and personal referrals, ask three contractors for proposals and quotes. Make ...

05/18/2026

It’s tempting to try to save on your kitchen remodel or room addition by doing the general contracting yourself. But are you really up to the job? Let's tally the pluses and minuses.

The question may not be, can you be your own general contractor, but should you? Here’s what you need to know.

05/16/2026

Even if you don’t have a big front porch you can still make your entryway impressive with planters full of seasonal color.

05/15/2026

Medical alert devices can be lifesavers for the elderly and seriously ill living alone. Review these critical considerations for choosing the best device.

Television ads dramatize elders pushing a button on a medical alert device when they’re alone and have a medical emergency. Are these devices effective?

05/13/2026

Are you bewildered by your local home improvement store's array of white paints? Here’s a guide to choosing the "right white" for your home.

White paint might seem the simplest choice for painting your home’s walls, but it’s anything but. Here are some tips.

05/11/2026

Sometimes people are bequeathed property in an estate but don’t want it. Did you know that you can disclaim an inherited asset...whether it is money, securities, or real property? Read this article to learn why you would want to do this and how to do it.

An heir might disclaim an inheritance in several situations. Here’s how you can disclaim an inheritance if you need to.

05/10/2026

To all the lovely moms out there, Happy Mother's Day! Thank you so much for all you do.