Butch Saunders Real Estate Team

06/01/2026

Selling this spring in Wilmington? Don’t overlook your outdoor living space. 🌿🏡

In Coastal Carolina, buyers aren’t just shopping for square footage inside the home — they’re also paying attention to how the property lives outside.

That means features like:
• patios and porches
• screened-in spaces
• decks and docks
• outdoor entertaining areas
• usable backyard space

If you’re getting ready to list, now is the time to clean, refresh, and highlight those areas so buyers can picture the lifestyle just as much as the home itself.

A well-presented outdoor space can make your listing feel more functional, more desirable, and more memorable in the spring market.

Thinking about selling this season? Let’s talk about how to make your home stand out from the start.

📲 Butch Saunders, Broker / REALTOR®
Team Lead, Butch Saunders Team | Owner, Essential Rental Management
📍 REMAX Essential, Wilmington, NC
📞 910.262.2627 | 📧 [email protected]
🏠 www.butchsaunders.com
| License #272754

05/28/2026

🎉 Just Sold in Eastwood Village

Congratulations to my sellers on the successful closing of their beautifully updated home at 1300 Smith Bay Circle, Unit E in Wilmington.

This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offered renovated bathrooms, engineered hardwood flooring, an updated fireplace, a hurricane-fortified roof — and a location just minutes from Wrightsville Beach, Mayfaire, and direct access to the Cross City Trail.

In a market where details matter, thoughtful updates, location, and presentation all play an important role. I’m grateful my clients trusted me to guide this sale to the closing table.

Thank you to the David Benford Group with Landmark Sotheby’s International Realty for a smooth transaction.

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Wilmington, reach out anytime — I’m happy to help you look at the full picture and make a smart, informed decision.

📲 Butch Saunders, Broker / REALTOR®
Team Lead, Butch Saunders Team | Owner, Essential Rental Management
REMAX Essential | Wilmington, NC
910.262.2627
[email protected]
www.butchsaunders.com
License #272754

05/26/2026

June in Wilmington is here — and the calendar is stacked ☀️🌴

Our June Guide covers:
• can’t-miss events
• new + coming soon spots
• a quick bucket list
• a simple market scoop

05/25/2026

There’s something special about home—especially the freedom to enjoy it.

This Memorial Day, we honor those who made that possible.

05/21/2026

🏡 Miracle Home in Lincoln Forest

3928 Gillette Drive is fully renovated and expanded — offering modern updates, flexible living space, and a no-HOA location in established Lincoln Forest. Even better, this is a Miracle Home, meaning a donation will be made to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals after closing. ✨

Home highlights
• Bright open-concept layout for everyday living and entertaining
• Major updates completed (roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, main water line)
• Two en suite bathrooms for added privacy and flexibility
• 2,194 sq ft on a 0.39-acre lot
• Large back porch for grilling, relaxing, or gathering
• Encapsulated crawlspace with dehumidifier
• Rare 1-car garage for this established neighborhood

Location perks
• No-HOA Lincoln Forest
• Near Roland Grise and Hoggard
• Convenient to shopping, dining, downtown Wilmington, and area beaches

❤️ Miracle Home Status
When this home closes, a donation will be made to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, supporting life-changing care for local children and families.

$680,000 | MLS #100569769
https://rem.ax/Butch3928GilletteDrive

📲 Butch Saunders, Broker / REALTOR®
Team Lead, Butch Saunders Team | Owner, Essential Rental Management
REMAX Essential | Wilmington, NC
910.262.2627
[email protected]
www.butchsaunders.com
License #272754

Listing courtesy of Christina M. Dennis with REMAX Essential.

05/20/2026

Global presence. Local expertise.

With REMAX, you get the best of both worlds—an unmatched global network combined with the local knowledge and personal guidance you need to make confident decisions.

No matter where you’re coming from or where you’re going, you deserve an agent who knows how to get you there.

📲 Butch Saunders, Broker / REALTOR®
Team Lead, Butch Saunders Team | Owner, Essential Rental Management
📍 REMAX Essential, Wilmington, NC
📞 910.262.2627 | 📧 [email protected]
🏠 www.butchsaunders.com
| License #272754

05/20/2026

📊 Cape Fear Market Report | Through 5/31

Here’s the straightforward read: prices remain strong, inventory is building more in Brunswick County, and some areas are taking longer to move — which makes local strategy more important than headlines.

Current snapshot
New Hanover County
• Avg. Sales Price: $508.7K
• Home Inventory: 3.41 months (+5.57%)
• Avg. Days on Market: 60

Brunswick County
• Avg. Sales Price: $390K
• Home Inventory: 4.67 months (+10.66%)
• Avg. Days on Market: 94

Pender County
• Avg. Sales Price: $458.5K
• Home Inventory: 3.40 months (-3.68%)
• Avg. Days on Market: 72

📣 Want the “what this means for me” version by neighborhood or price point? Comment “MARKET” and I’ll share a local snapshot.

📲 Butch Saunders, Broker / REALTOR®
Team Lead, Butch Saunders Team | Owner, Essential Rental Management
REMAX Essential | Wilmington, NC
910.262.2627
[email protected]
www.butchsaunders.com
License #272754

05/15/2026

Under Contract in Kure Beach! 🌊🏡

Exciting news—**214 Fifth Avenue N** in the desirable Beachwalk community is officially **UNDER CONTRACT!**

This updated coastal retreat offers **3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 1,925 sq. ft.**, a renovated kitchen with a 9-foot island, spacious ensuite bedrooms, and a peaceful setting just steps from the beach, restaurants, and Kure Beach Pier.

With private community amenities including a pool, tennis courts, and a residence center, this home delivers the perfect blend of comfort, lifestyle, and location.

Congratulations to everyone involved! 🙌

📍 **214 Fifth Avenue N, Kure Beach**
💰 Originally Listed at $799,900 | Currently Listed at $749,900
📌 MLS #100555536
🔗 [https://rem.ax/Butch214FifthAvenueN](https://rem.ax/Butch214FifthAvenueN)

Thinking about buying or selling along the coast? Let’s connect.

📲 **Butch Saunders, Broker / REALTOR®**
Butch Saunders Team | REMAX Essential
910.262.2627
[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
[www.butchsaunders.com](http://www.butchsaunders.com)
License #272754

Listing represented by Butch Saunders.

05/14/2026

This is why I give back.

At Children's Miracle Network , the mission is simple but powerful—bringing people together to support children’s healthcare. And I’m proud to be a part of that as a REMAX Miracle Agent.

With every Miracle Home I or my team helps close, a portion is donated to support life-changing care, advanced equipment, and critical programs… right here at our local Duke Children's Hospital.

Because the reality is, kids need care every minute. And together, we can make sure they get it.

Thank you to my amazing clients for allowing me to give back in such a meaningful way.

05/13/2026

First impressions, curb appeal, simple repairs, and the right agent—these four things can make a huge difference when preparing to sell your home. From online listing photos to ROI-boosting updates, this article outlines key steps to help your property shine in today’s market.

Learn more: https://rem.ax/RMXESPSellingPrepTips032026

📲 Butch Saunders, Broker / REALTOR®
Team Lead, Butch Saunders Team | Owner, Essential Rental Management
📍 REMAX Essential, Wilmington, NC
📞 910.262.2627 | 📧 [email protected]
🏠 www.butchsaunders.com
| License #272754

Selling a home? Don’t forget: A RE/MAX agent can help – and they have the experience needed to get the job done in today’s market.