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Butch Saunders and his team are your Wilmington Real Estate local professionals. They are ready to assist with your real estate needs in any and all capacity.

Call (910) 777-2704 today to find out how they can put their expertise to work for you! With years of experience helping local buyers and sellers just like yourself, Butch Saunders and his team know how to locate the finest properties and negotiate the best deals. It's our job to know about the latest market conditions, government regulations, and upcoming developments — so that you don't have to.

Call us today at (910) 777-2704 if you're in the market to buy or sell property in the Wilmington, NC area! About Butch Saunders:
As a native "Wilmingtonian", Butch has a vast knowledge of the area, as well as an extremely notable network. He grew up in Wilmington, raised his children here and currently still calls it home. Real Estate has been in his blood for a very long time. Butch is available to assist with your real estate needs in ALL capacities including but not limited to developing subdivision, commercial and investment properties, single family residential, lease purchases and rentals. His mind set it to "treat your money as if it were his own" and because of that, he will make sure you get the most out of your Real Estate transaction.

09/07/2026

The finest homes do not have to compete for attention. They simply belong.

It is the way natural light moves through well designed spaces. The balance between architecture, setting, and landscape. The craftsmanship you notice without it needing to announce itself.

True luxury is not measured by how much is added. It is found in what is intentionally chosen: the materials, the flow, the details, and the way a home supports everyday living with quiet confidence.

The REMAX Collection represents exceptional properties where timeless design, elevated living, and thoughtful representation come together.

If you are considering a luxury home in Wilmington or along the coast, let’s look at the full picture and talk through what matters most.

09/04/2026

Waterfront living in Hampstead does not get much more dialed in than this. 🌊

Welcome to 141 Cove Side Lane in Pelican Sound, a REMAX Collection residence designed around Intracoastal Waterway views, private boating access, and indoor outdoor living along the coast.

This three-story home offers 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 3,361 square feet, elevator access, hardwood flooring, custom trim, high ceilings, a formal dining room, waterfront living areas, a wet bar, and flexible gathering spaces.

The kitchen is built for entertaining with a large island, pantry, and generous prep space, while the outdoor areas make the most of the setting with multiple covered porches, a screened porch, grilling porch, outdoor shower, and storage shed.

For boaters, the details matter:
✔️ Direct Intracoastal Waterway frontage
✔️ Assigned boat slip with 10,000 lb boat lift
✔️ Navigable water with 4+ ft depth
✔️ Deeded water access and water rights
✔️ Community dock and pier

📍 141 Cove Side Lane, Hampstead, NC 28443
🏘️ Pelican Sound
🚗 3-Car Garage
💲 Listed at $2,499,000
🔢 MLS #100599243

Link to see the listing live on my website is in the comments below.

Water depth, dock access, maintenance, insurance, location, and long-term value all matter with waterfront property. This Pelican Sound home brings those details together with luxury, boating access, and coastal Carolina living.

Butch E. Saunders, CMN Miracle Agent, GUILD, HOF
Broker / REALTOR®
ERMC Owner & Director of Operations
Team Lead, Butch Saunders Team
REMAX Essential | Wilmington, NC
910.262.2627
[email protected]
butchsaunders.com
License #272754

Listing courtesy of Lisa Mathews, REMAX Essential.

09/01/2026

Your September Cape Fear Region guide is here.

This month is all about making the shift from summer into fall... a little slower pace, cooler evenings ahead, and plenty of reasons to stay connected to what is happening close to home.

Inside this month’s carousel, you’ll find new and coming soon spots around Wilmington, Leland, and Surf City, a quick local bucket list, and a simple housing market scoop for the Cape Fear area.

We’ll be sharing the full September events list separately, so keep an eye out for that next.

As a Wilmington native, I always believe local knowledge matters... whether you’re exploring a new restaurant, checking out a nearby community, or trying to understand what the market is doing in your own neighborhood.

Want a personalized report for your neighborhood? DM me “SEPTEMBER.”

📲 Butch E Saunders, CMN Miracle Agent, GUILD, HOF
Broker / REALTOR®, ERMC Owner & Director of Operations | Butch Saunders Team, Leader
📍 REMAX Essential, Wilmington, NC
📍 Essential Rental Management, Wilmington, NC
📞 910.262.2627
📧 [email protected]
🏠 www.butchsaunders.com
License # 272754

08/31/2026

As Month of Miracles comes to an end, I want to leave you with Coale’s story.

At just six years old, Coale lives with osteogenesis imperfecta, a rare condition that causes his bones to break easily. His journey has included fractures, doctor’s appointments, extra precautions, specialized care, and a level of resilience no child should have to learn so young.

But as you’ll see in this video, Coale is not defined by his diagnosis.

He is defined by his laughter.

His determination.

His courage to keep moving forward.

Stories like Coale’s are why Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals matter. They help provide the care, therapies, equipment, and support children and families need during some of life’s hardest moments.

As a CMN Miracle Agent, I’m proud that a portion of every commission I earn helps support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Every closing is an opportunity to do more than help someone buy or sell a home... it is a chance to help impact a child’s life.

If Coale’s story moves you, I’d love your help continuing that impact beyond August.

Reach out anytime if you’d like to learn more about how you can support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals or how your next real estate move can help Make Big Change for All Kids.

📲 Butch E Saunders, CMN Miracle Agent, GUILD, HOF
Broker / REALTOR®, ERMC Owner & Director of Operations | Butch Saunders Team, Leader
📍 REMAX Essential, Wilmington, NC
📍 Essential Rental Management, Wilmington, NC
📞 910.262.2627
📧 [email protected]
🏠 www.butchsaunders.com
License # 272754

Children's Miracle Network | Duke Children's | REMAX | We Are REMAX

08/27/2026

🎉 Just Sold in RiverLights

Congratulations to my buyers on the successful closing of their new home at 923 Wharton Avenue in Wilmington.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to represent them and help make this RiverLights purchase a reality.

This 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath end-unit townhome offers 1,548 square feet of bright, low-maintenance living in one of Wilmington’s most recognized coastal communities. The open-concept main level features a spacious kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large center island, while the upstairs primary suite includes vaulted ceilings and a private balcony.

RiverLights also offers strong lifestyle amenities, including resort-style pools, fitness centers, pickleball courts, walking and biking trails, a riverfront boardwalk, and convenient access to Carolina Beach, downtown Wilmington, and everyday essentials.

This closing carries extra meaning because 923 Wharton Avenue is a REMAX Miracle Home. As a CMN Miracle Agent, I’m proud that a portion of my commission from this closing will benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, helping support children and families through life-changing care.

A special thank you to Graham King with Sold Buy the Sea Realty for helping bring this transaction to the closing table.

To my buyers, thank you for trusting me through the process. Congratulations on your new home and this next chapter.

If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or investing in Wilmington or along the coast, reach out anytime. I’m happy to help you look at the full picture.

Butch E. Saunders, CMN Miracle Agent, GUILD, HOF
Broker / REALTOR®
ERMC Owner & Director of Operations
Team Lead, Butch Saunders Team
REMAX Essential | Wilmington, NC
Essential Rental Management | Wilmington, NC
910.262.2627
[email protected]
www.butchsaunders.com
License #272754

Children's Miracle Network | Duke Children's | REMAX | We Are REMAX

08/26/2026

📊 Cape Fear Market Update | July 2026

The Cape Fear real estate market is still moving, but each county is telling a slightly different story.

Buyers may still have more room to compare options, while sellers need the right pricing, preparation, and marketing strategy to stand out.

New Hanover County
• Average Sales Price: $622K
• Home Inventory: 4.55 months
• Average Days on Market: 60

Brunswick County
• Average Sales Price: $436K
• Home Inventory: 5.55 months
• Average Days on Market: 82

Pender County
• Average Sales Price: $473K
• Home Inventory: 4.05 months
• Average Days on Market: 69

The big takeaway: the market is not one-size-fits-all. Inventory, pricing, timing, condition, and location can look very different depending on where you are buying or selling.

In a coastal market like ours, the numbers only tell part of the story. The right strategy depends on your specific property, neighborhood, and long-term goals.

Thinking about making a move or curious what your home may be worth? Reach out to a Butch Saunders Team member and let’s look at the full picture together.

Butch E. Saunders, CMN Miracle Agent, GUILD, HOF
Broker / REALTOR®
ERMC Owner & Director of Operations
Team Lead, Butch Saunders Team
REMAX Essential | Wilmington, NC
Essential Rental Management | Wilmington, NC
910.262.2627
[email protected]
www.butchsaunders.com
License #272754

Disclaimer: Cape Fear Regional Market Statistics courtesy of Cape Fear REALTORS® Association."

08/24/2026

"Every minute, 72 children enter a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.

Some come through the emergency room. Some are beginning treatment for cancer or diabetes. Others are babies receiving care in the NICU. Every child’s story is different, but they all deserve access to the best care possible.

This month, I’ve been sharing Coale’s story, a reminder that healing is not always one procedure or one hospital visit. It often takes specialists, therapies, advanced equipment, and a care team that believes in what is possible.

Thanks to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the generosity of supporters, Coale has been able to grow stronger and keep chasing the childhood adventures he loves.

The numbers in this post represent real children, real families, and real moments that matter every day:

💚 12,721 children receive emergency care

💙 1,890 receive care for diabetes

🩷 1,718 receive cancer treatment

🧡 814 babies receive care in the NICU

As a CMN Miracle Agent, a portion of every commission I earn helps support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, helping children like Coale, and thousands of others, get the care they need when they need it most.

Thank you for supporting a mission that makes a difference one child, one family, and one miracle at a time."

Children's Miracle Network | Duke Children's | REMAX | We Are REMAX

08/21/2026

🌊 Oceanfront living with a bigger purpose in Wrightsville Beach

Welcome to 2700 N Lumina Avenue, Unit 7007 at Shell Island Resort, a fully furnished oceanfront retreat positioned on the northern end of Wrightsville Beach.

This 7th-floor condo offers sweeping Atlantic, sound, marsh, and water views, a private balcony, one-level living, and the flexibility to enjoy it as a coastal getaway or investment opportunity.

This is also a REMAX Miracle Home, which means when it closes, a portion of the commission will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to help support care, equipment, research, and programs for children and families.

Condo highlights:
✔️ 1 bedroom | 1 full bath + 1 half bath
✔️ 586 sq ft
✔️ Direct oceanfront setting
✔️ Private balcony with coastal views
✔️ Fully furnished, with a few exceptions
✔️ Kitchen with built-in microwave, electric cooktop, and refrigerator
✔️ Elevator access, central air, and forced-air heat

Shell Island Resort amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, spa and hot tub, on-site restaurant, playground, laundry facilities, maintained common areas, and parking.

📍 2700 N Lumina Avenue, Unit 7007, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
🏘️ Shell Island Resort
💲 Listed at $539,900
🆔 MLS #100597358

🌐 Link to see the listing live on my website in the comments below!

Oceanfront property comes with details worth understanding, including location, building amenities, ownership options, rental rules, expenses, and long-term value. Reach out if you’d like to walk through the full picture or schedule a private showing.

Butch E. Saunders, CMN Miracle Agent, GUILD, HOF
Broker / REALTOR®
ERMC Owner & Director of Operations
Team Lead, Butch Saunders Team
REMAX Essential | Wilmington, NC
910.262.2627
[email protected]
www.butchsaunders.com
License #272754

08/19/2026

🔻 Price Improvement in Walnut Hills

Now offered at $239,900, 122 Hampton Drive in Castle Hayne is a solid brick ranch with one-level living, no HOA, and a practical location close to Wilmington, I-140, ILM Airport, and everyday conveniences.

This estate-sale property is being sold as-is, and the seller is encouraging buyers to bring all offers.

This home is also a REMAX Miracle Home, which means when it closes, a portion of the commission will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, helping support care, equipment, research, and resources for children and families who need it most.

Price Improvement
✔️ Originally listed at $249,900
✔️ Now offered at $239,900
✔️ Estate sale
✔️ Sold as-is
✔️ No repairs will be made
✔️ Bring all offers

Home Highlights
✔️ 3 Bedrooms | 1.5 Bathrooms
✔️ 1,167 Sq Ft
✔️ Comfortable one-level layout
✔️ Bright living area
✔️ Spacious bedrooms
✔️ Classic brick exterior
✔️ Front porch and screened porch
✔️ Central air and electric heat pump
✔️ No HOA

Property Details
📍 122 Hampton Drive, Castle Hayne, NC 28429
🏘️ Community: Walnut Hills
🌳 0.18 Acres
💲 Now offered at $239,900
🆔 MLS #100581217
🌐 Link to see the listing live on my website in the comments below!

As with any property, the details matter, condition, location, repairs, future use, and long-term value all deserve a closer look. For a buyer willing to see the potential, this Walnut Hills home offers an opportunity at a new price point.

Reach out if you’d like to schedule a showing or talk through the full picture.

Butch E. Saunders, CMN Miracle Agent, GUILD, HOF
Broker / REALTOR®
ERMC Owner & Director of Operations
Team Lead, Butch Saunders Team
REMAX Essential | Wilmington, NC
Essential Rental Management | Wilmington, NC
910.262.2627
[email protected]
www.butchsaunders.com
License #272754

Children's Miracle Network | Duke Children's | REMAX | We Are REMAX

08/18/2026

Summer reveals the extraordinary.

Warm weather has a way of bringing exceptional homes to life.

Sunlight stretches across outdoor living spaces. Gatherings move naturally from inside to out. Quiet mornings, longer evenings, and coastal air all become part of the experience.

That is where luxury is truly defined, not just by what a home offers, but by how it lives.

The REMAX Collection represents properties distinguished by thoughtful design, remarkable settings, and an elevated standard of living.

If you’re looking for a home that offers more than square footage, let’s talk through what matters most and find the right fit along the coast.

Butch Saunders, Broker / REALTOR®
910.262.2627

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1650 Military Cutoff Road
Wilmington, NC
28403

Telephone

+19102622627

Website

http://www.butchsaunders.com/

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