Real Estate Solutions with Karen Drechsel Graybush, Realtor/broker

09/27/2026

UNDER CONTRACT in 18 hours. There was a lot of consideration in the way the listing was done and presented. I can't talk about that until everything is signed and the deal is done. There are some good points to eventually review here, and my Sellers listened to me. They were referred to me by a business owner and they trusted the business owner and then me. Let's get this one to the finish line October 20!
930 Tidewater Lane, Carolina Beach, NC 28428

09/24/2026

Take a walk through 930 Tidewater Lane! On this 3-D Zillow tour! They are fun! Nine rooms! On one Floor! All of the extra spaces are there! Handicapped accessible as well if needed! Come live at the beach right across from the pool! $625,000. Click the link here to walk through the home! https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/33d14233-5922-4d77-9e9d-9052df243a09?setAttribution=mls&wl=true&initialViewType=pano&utm_source=dashboard

09/24/2026

NEW LISTING in CAROLINA SANDS! $625,000. The location inside the location! Nearly 22 years of pride of ownership meet one of Carolina Sands' most convenient settings at 930 Tidewater Lane -a lovingly maintained Carolina Beach home outside the flood zone and directly across from the community pool, clubhouse, playground, tennis/pickleball courts, mailboxes and gorgeous live oaks. Private neighborhood beach access with bike and golf cart parking is just down the street, while the Carolina Beach Boardwalk, Lake Park, restaurants, shopping and downtown are all within easy reach. Recently painted fiber cement exterior and thoughtfully cared for by the same owners for decades, this home offers something especially appealing at the beach: virtually everything together on ONE main living level while still enjoying an elevated home. A wide staircase with a well-maintained four-year-old Acorn stair lift provides added accessibility and peace of mind. The home offers 1,437 heated SF PLUS approximately 190 SF in two additional connected rooms--approximately 1,627 SF together on the same floor. Nine rooms include two flexible-use spaces plus an entry foyer with walk-in closet, creating options for home office, hobby room, guest space or additional everyday living. Inside, soaring vaulted pickled-pine ceilings bring warmth and character to nearly every room. Large vaulted windows capture abundant light and eastern morning sun, while beautiful 3/4-inch oak floors are in excellent condition. The kitchen features quartz countertops, original oak cabinetry, pull-out pantry shelving, Insta-Hot, double sink with disposal, whole-house water filtration and included appliances. Dishwasher was removed and hookups remain. The primary suite features vaulted ceilings, walk-in closet and shower with skylight and bench seat. Floored attic space provides additional storage. Enjoy a covered front porch with view to the pool, open rear deck and endless parking for your outdoor toys. Downstairs offers exceptional beach-home functionality with parking for up to 7 cars/trucks and a huge dry storage room with future sink setup plus 20- and 30-amp electrical service and outdoor shower head. Explore possibilities for future enclosed living space or garage use, subject to applicable approvals. HOA dues are just $350 annually. Carolina Sands amenities include pool, clubhouse, playground, tennis/pickleball and private beach access. No short-term rentals; long-term rentals must be 6 months plus. Allied termite bond. Primary residence, second home or long-term investment--930 Tidewater offers one-level convenience, accessibility, abundant parking, flexible space, private beach access and an exceptional Carolina Beach location that's hard to duplicate. Come and see this home fit for any need!

09/23/2026

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09/21/2026

NHCGov: NHC Planning Board Legal Notice 10/1/2026 -
09/15/2026


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD

October 1, 2026



The New Hanover County Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, October 1, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. or thereafter at the New Hanover County Historic Courthouse, 24 North Third Street (corner of Third and Princess Street), Room 301, in Wilmington, NC to consider the following requests:



The live meeting will be available on NHCTV.com and NHCTV’s cable stations: Spectrum channel 13 and Charter channel 5.



PUBLIC COMMENT:

For the upcoming Planning Board meeting, individuals can submit public comments or questions in advance to planning.nhcgov.com/comments by Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Written comments will be provided to the board, and the board chair will acknowledge receipt during the public hearing or preliminary forum or will submit comments into the record during the public hearing or preliminary forum.



PUBLIC HEARINGS:



Item 1: Rezoning Request – (Z25-07M – West Bay Commercial Modification) – Request by James Fentress with Stroud Engineering, applicant, on behalf of Dallas Harris with Dallas Harris Land Company, LLC, property owner, to modify an existing (CZD) CB, Conditional Community Business located at 7495 Market Street to add the use of “Bank and / or Financial Institution” and adjust the location of buildings on the concept plan.



Item 2: Rezoning Request – (Z26-11 – Figure 8 Office & Maintenance Building) – Request by Cindee Wolf with Design Solutions, LLC, applicant, on behalf of David Kellam, Manager of Figure 8 Beach HOA, Inc., property owner, to rezone approximately 2.21 acres of a 6.72-acre parcel located at 1275 Edgewater Club Road from R-20, Residential to (CZD) CB, Community Business for the use of Offices for Private Business and Professional Activities.



Item 3: Rezoning Request – (Z26-12 – Contractor Office Outdoor Storage) – Request by Cindee Wolf with Design Solutions, LLC, applicant, on behalf of Fredrick & Melissa Kumpel with Kumpel Investments, LLC, property owners, to rezone approximately 2.62 acres located at 2809 and 2813 Blue Clay Road from AR, Airport Residential and I-2, Heavy Industrial to (CZD) AC, Airport Commerce for a contractor laydown and outdoor storage yard.



Item 4: Rezoning Request – (Z26-13 – Adaptive Reuse for an Office) – Request by Cindee Wolf with Design Solutions, LLC, applicant, on behalf of Christopher Murray, property owner, to rezone approximately 0.54 acres located at 100 Whitman Avenue from R-20, Residential to (CZD) CB, Community Business to convert an existing detached single-family home for the use of Offices for Private Business and Professional Activities, and other limited uses.



The Planning Board may consider substantial changes to petitions as a result of objections, debate, and discussion at the meeting. Petitions for the above items may be viewed or inquiries made by contacting the Department of Planning & Land Use at 910-798-7165, 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, NC. All interested citizens are invited to attend. To review specific application documents, please visit the Development Activity page online at: www.PlanNHC.com.



NHC Board of Commissioners Legal Notice 10/5/2026
09/16/2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

October 5, 2026



The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on Monday, October 5, 2026, beginning at 4:00 p.m. or thereafter at the New Hanover County Historic Courthouse, 24 North Third Street (corner of Third and Princess Street), Room 301, in Wilmington, NC to consider the following:

PUBLIC COMMENT:

For the upcoming Board of Commissioners meeting, individuals can submit public comments for public hearing items in advance to https://www.nhcgov.com/1105/Public-Comment-Form by Monday, October 5, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Written comments will be provided to the board, and the board chair will acknowledge receipt during the public hearing or submit comments into the record during the public hearing.

PUBLIC HEARING:

Rezoning Request – (Z26-08 – Heron Point Commons) – Request by Craig Johnson with Heron Cove Development, LLC, applicant and property owner, on behalf of Peter and Jamie Zeman, property owner, to rezone approximately 1.0 acres located at 6441 Gordon Road and 1901 Gordon Acres Drive from R-15, Residential to a (CZD) CB, Community Business district for the use of business service center, offices for private business and professional activities, and other limited uses.



Rezoning request – (Z26-10 – Wrightsboro Business Park Straight Rezoning) – Request by Cindee Wolf with Design Solutions, LLC, applicant, on behalf of Wrightsboro Business Park, LLC, property owner, to rezone approximately 1.96 acres of a 12.33-acre parcel 2724 Castle Hayne Road from an O&I, Office & Institutional zoning district to a general use B-2, Regional Business district.



Text Amendment Request (TA26-02 – UDO Maintenance Amendment) – Request by New Hanover County to amend the Unified Development Ordinance Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, and 12 to update provisions to clarify existing ordinance provisions, address inconsistencies, align with state law, and respond to identified compliance issues.



The Board of Commissioners may consider substantial changes to petitions as a result of discussion at the meeting. Petitions for the above items may be viewed or inquiries made by contacting the Department of Planning & Land Use at 910-798-7165, 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington, NC. All interested citizens are invited to attend. To review specific application documents, please visit the Development Activity Page online at: www.PlanNHC.com.

New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Agenda
09/16/2026
To: Subscriber of Commissioners Meeting Agendas for New Hanover County, North Carolina:

The Board of Commissioners' meeting agenda has recently been updated, and is now accessible for your review. Please visit our Online Agenda Portal to view the latest agenda for the upcoming Board of Commissioners Meeting:

Online Agenda Portal - 2026

The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners' regular meetings are held in the New Hanover County Historic Courthouse located at 24 N. 3rd Street in Wilmington, NC. Meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of the month (unless changed for holidays or other reasons). Click here to view and/or download the published meeting schedule.

Board of Commissioners' meetings are broadcast live on NHCTV (Spectrum channel 13) and streamed live online at NHCTV.com and the county's YouTube channel. Meetings are also archived and can be viewed on demand at any time.

New Hanover County is committed to providing equitable opportunities and exceptional public services through good governance to ensure a safe, healthy, secure and thriving community for all. Our vision is a county that is a vibrant, prosperous, diverse coastal community, committed to building a sustainable future for generations to come.

Thank you for your interest in New Hanover County Government.

Community Meeting Notice - 815 N. Seabreeze Rd.
09/18/2026
A community meeting has been scheduled for a potential rezoning application. Please see the below information, which has been provided by the potential applicant. Please note that community meetings are held by the applicant and are conducted prior to the submittal of an official application with the County. Until an official application has been submitted, specific questions regarding the proposed development should be directed to the applicant. If you have any general questions regarding the County’s review procedures, you may contact the Planning & Land Use Department at 910-798-7165.

Public Comment Form

09/03/2026

ANOTHER HOP HOUSE UNDER CONTRACT! Empowering underprivileged and underserved folks! Feel good stuff. This lady client of mine has two adopted girls and will be able to keep them in secure and safe housing at $1253 per month! With a regular loan and 3% down (which is all most first time homebuyers have) the payment would have been $1895/month. The program is amazing! She will have 25K down payment assistance, HALF of her mortgage at 0% which averages her interest rate at 3.25 when you calculate, and NO principle and mortgage insurance ($100 per month on a regular loan)! I am constantly confused as to why more people don't use this program! I am certified for the program. https://www.flexmls.com/.../539-Maides-Avenue-Wilmington... See calculations here: HOP: https://www.mortgagecalculator.org/?q=ALx11-8KY FHA: https://www.mortgagecalculator.org/?q=ALPSw-8KY

https://www.flexmls.com/share/EYHes/539-Maides-Avenue-Wilmington-NC-28405

08/28/2026

WALK WITH ME! 500 Alabama #1 Carolina Beach! One of these things is not like the others! Because it isn't. One of the largest southeast-facing corner homesites. Parking for up to 7 vehicles. Over $80,000 in documented upgrades. A square floor plan that lives like a home--not the typical narrow side-by-side beach townhome. Plus, leaseback income already in place. Secure your future now with this exceptional luxury townhome, ideal as an investment property, second home, or future primary residence. Located just four blocks from one of Carolina Beach's most desirable beach accesses with public parking, restrooms, and ADA-accessible beach access, this mid-island location offers convenience that's difficult to match. Situated on a spacious southeast-facing corner with generous setbacks, this thoughtfully designed home captures abundant natural light, expansive big-sky views, and a sense of openness rarely found among island townhomes. With over $80,000 in documented improvements, the oversized chef's kitchen is a standout, featuring expanded cabinetry, an oversized island, Bosch professional gas range, Bosch refrigerator, KitchenAid dishwasher, custom range hood, pantry, under-cabinet lighting, granite countertops, tile backsplash, and reverse osmosis drinking water system. The spacious living area showcases a custom shiplap fireplace feature wall, while hardwood oak stair treads, waterproof LVP flooring, upgraded lighting, custom blinds, closet systems, and beautifully finished tile bathrooms with custom glass enclosures reflect quality throughout. Outdoor living is equally inviting with a southeast-facing covered porch, fenced front yard with deck, professional landscaping, built-in planters, private side yard, and covered outdoor shower. Additional highlights include a finished garage with custom storage, whole-house Culligan water softener, Ring security cameras, complete hurricane shutter system, buried propane tank, fiber cement siding, engineered construction, architectural roof, and energy-efficient Low-E windows. Seller requires a leaseback through July 2027, providing immediate rental income while allowing buyers to plan for future occupancy.
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08/08/2026

The selling and buying of homes, not properties. I think it matters!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19MvpsH9tH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

07/29/2026

OK people! UNDER CONTRACT! For the HOP program with the city of Wilmington! Let’s say in the range of 280-290K for a house, 25K down payment provided by the city forgivable after 5 years, NO principal and mortgage insurance, 5K closing costs provided by the seller, and half of the mortgaged amount at ZERO % through the city of Wilmington. My client will be in a 3 BR 2 bath house built in 2018 for $1500.11 per month! Even better! This property has an alley street behind it and allows for a larger 2 car garage with a 513 sq ft ADU above for future rental for my client and access through the back of the property. Link to house: https://www.flexmls.com/.../1004-S-8th-Street-Wilmington... Opportunities ARE OUT THERE for underserved and under privileged people. YOU JUST HAVE TO ASK ME! The mortgage program I use is mortgage calculator.ORG Goto: https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/.../Housing.../Home-Ownership
Mortgage Repayment Summary
$1,500.11
Total Monthly Payment
PMI
not required
$25,000.00
Down payment amount
8.62%
Down payment %Veterans & Military: Check Your Eligibility for 0% Down
Jun, 2056
Loan pay-off date
$143,670.18
Total Interest Paid
$114.92
Monthly Tax Paid
$41,370.00
Total Tax Paid
$250.00
Monthly Home Insurance
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06/26/2026

A quote from a fellow agent in groups that really resonates with me:
(The photo is just for fun! And it’s true!)
"You can't really connect with me unless you talk to me, there's no passion or emotion in an email or text message. In order to feel my passion, to see my "Why" to really understand what makes me different from everyone else and to see my level of dedication to you, your Family or your business, we have to have a real heart to heart conversation. People connecting with people is what closes business that last, not tricks, gimmicks or the latest technology."
Derek Saunders