06/04/2026
Southeast NC real estate update — May 2026 📊
🏡 New Hanover County: prices stabilizing, inventory rising, buyers gaining leverage
🌊 Brunswick County: highest inventory growth, slower sales pace, more balanced market
📍 Pender County: still benefiting from Wilmington-area growth, but appreciation is cooling
Across all three coastal NC markets:
✔️ More homes for sale
✔️ Longer days on market
✔️ Fewer bidding wars
✔️ More negotiating power for buyers
The 2026 housing market in Wilmington, Brunswick County, and Pender County is shifting from a strong seller’s market toward a healthier, more balanced environment.