Carl Robinson - NorthGroup Real Estate - Onslow

10/16/2026

If you receive advance warning of an emergency, take the time to power up cellphones. Here are some more essential items for your preparations.

Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes strike indiscriminately, which means every homeowner should be prepared for life-threatening emergencies. Here are ten essential items to have on hand. A source of power. A generator will keep your refrigerator working to preserve food, and provide ligh...

10/14/2026

Can you think of a better spot for enjoying fall?

10/12/2026

Eminent domain allows government agencies to take property from private owners and convert it for public use. The law requires the government to pay the property owner “just compensation.” Here’s what you need to know.

It comes as a shock to a homeowner when the government takes his property from him under eminent domain. Are there protections?

10/10/2026

It may not seem like much, but freshening-up that mailbox with some new paint, numbers and flowers can improve your curb appeal dramatically.

10/09/2026

You love staying at bed-and-breakfasts and think you’d like to own and operate one. Here are six important considerations before you jump in.

You may have stayed at a bed-and-breakfast so charming that you’re thinking you might like to own one yourself. Realistic idea, or a pipe dream?

10/07/2026

Make sure to forward all your mail through the Postal Service in a timely fashion. This will avoid costly late fees from outstanding bills. Here are some more important things to remember when moving.

10/05/2026

When purchasing a home, your Real Estate Agent has the contract expertise to help navigate uncertain terms and will know when to seek legal advice. Read on for more benefits, and then give me a call when you are ready to begin your home buying journey!

Whether buying a new house or an existing one, buyers typically feel more at ease having a real estate agent working on their behalf. It’s their job to make things go smoothly. Here’s how. Knowledge of builders. Real estate agents don’t just work with resale homes. Agents know the builders in ...

10/03/2026

It’s time to stop hiding away those favorite plates and hang them on your walls instead! Collections make for beautiful wall art.

10/02/2026

You may have popcorn ceilings in that fixer-upper you bought. Here’s how to smooth out that dated look once and for all.

You can probably get rid of a textured ceiling if you’re willing to put in the time and elbow grease. Here’s how to remove a popcorn ceiling.

09/30/2026

Worried about cracks in your home foundation? Review these seven signs of real problems before taking action.

It’s the house repair every homeowner fears: foundation problems. Before you panic, here’s how to tell whether those scary looking cracks are “no big deal” or a sign of real trouble. No worries. If you are living in a new construction home, expect minor settling that causes small cracks here...