Butch Saunders Real Estate Team

11/03/2026

🏡 Your rental property is more than an address. It is an investment you have worked to build.

The right property management can help protect that investment while taking many of the day-to-day responsibilities of ownership off your plate.

At Essential Rental Management, we provide local, hands-on property management for Wilmington-area owners with practical oversight, consistent communication, and dependable support designed to keep your property cared for and your ownership experience running smoothly.

From tenant communication and maintenance coordination to the everyday details that come with long-term rental ownership, staying proactive can help reduce unnecessary surprises and make the process easier to manage.

Whether you own one rental property or are building a larger portfolio, the goal is the same: protect the property, support responsible ownership, and help you stay focused on the bigger picture.

You built the investment. Let’s help you manage it like one.

📲 Butch E Saunders, CMN Miracle Agent, GUILD, HOF
Broker / REALTOR®, ERMC Owner & Director of Operations | Butch Saunders Team, Leader
📍 Essential Rental Management, Wilmington, NC
📍 Serving Wilmington and the surrounding Coastal Carolina area
📞 910.777.2747
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.ermc1650.com

10/31/2026

🍁 November along the Cape Fear coast has a rhythm all its own.

The beaches get quieter, the weather cools down, and the calendar fills with local events and holiday traditions across New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties.

From giant kites over Fort Fisher and handmade finds in Southport to Cucalorus in downtown Wilmington and the NC Holiday Flotilla at Wrightsville Beach, there’s still plenty happening throughout the region.

As a Wilmington native, that’s one of the things I’ve always appreciated about living here. Every community has its own personality, traditions, and reasons to get out and enjoy where we live.

Our November 2026 Lower Cape Fear Community Guide highlights some of the events and experiences worth adding to your calendar this month.

📌 Save it for later, share it with someone who loves exploring the area, and tell me: what local November tradition do you look forward to every year?

10/30/2026

🌊 Waterfront elegance on the Intracoastal Waterway.

141 Cove Side Lane in Hampstead’s Pelican Sound community offers refined coastal living, expansive ICW views, and a lifestyle designed around the water.

Featured as part of The REMAX Collection, this three-story residence offers 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and 3,361 square feet with hardwood flooring, custom trim, designer lighting, soaring ceilings, and water views from the main living spaces.

The chef’s kitchen features a generous island and pantry, while a private elevator provides convenient access between levels.

The third-floor primary suite is especially impressive, with a private sitting area, wraparound fireplace, wet bar, covered porch, sun deck, and spa-inspired bath with soaking tub, separate shower, dual vanities, and generous closet space.

Outside, the 0.61-acre waterfront homesite offers multiple covered porches, a screened porch, grilling area, outdoor shower, storage shed, and attached 3-car garage.

🚤 For boating enthusiasts, the property includes an assigned boat slip with a 10,000-lb boat lift and direct access to navigable Intracoastal Waterway waters.

📍 141 Cove Side Lane | Hampstead, NC
🏘️ Pelican Sound
🛏️ 4 Bedrooms | 🛁 4.5 Bathrooms
📐 3,361 Sq Ft | 🌳 0.61 Acres
🚗 3-Car Garage | 🚤 Assigned Boat Slip
💲 $2,499,000
🔢 MLS #100599243

From quiet mornings overlooking the water to afternoons spent boating, fishing, or exploring the coast, this home offers an exceptional combination of comfort, privacy, and waterfront living.

If you would like to take a closer look, reach out anytime. I’d be happy to walk you through the details and schedule a private showing.

Listed by Lisa A. Mathews with REMAX Essential.

📲 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]
License #272754

10/29/2026

🍁 November along the Cape Fear coast has a rhythm all its own.

The beaches get quieter, the weather cools down, and the calendar fills with local events and holiday traditions across New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties.

From giant kites over Fort Fisher and handmade finds in Southport to Cucalorus in downtown Wilmington and the NC Holiday Flotilla at Wrightsville Beach, there’s still plenty happening throughout the region.

As a Wilmington native, that’s one of the things I’ve always appreciated about living here. Every community has its own personality, traditions, and reasons to get out and enjoy where we live.

Our November 2026 Lower Cape Fear Community Guide highlights some of the events and experiences worth adding to your calendar this month.

📌 Save it for later, share it with someone who loves exploring the area, and tell me: what local November tradition do you look forward to every year?

10/26/2026

🏡 House hunting comes with plenty of decisions, but how do you know when you’ve actually found the right one?

It is not just about loving how a home looks when you walk through the door. The right home should fit your must-haves, work within your budget, support your long-term goals, and make sense for the way you want to live.

Before making an offer, it is worth looking at the full picture — location, condition, monthly costs, future plans, resale potential, and how the home fits your needs beyond the first impression.

That is where good guidance matters.

You found a house you love… but is it really the one? There’s more to that decision than the initial feeling you get when you walk through the door. Before you make an offer, there are a few important things worth considering. Check out the full article… I’ve put the link right here in the comments! ⬇️

If you’re starting your home search or think you may have found the one, reach out anytime. I’m happy to help you walk through the details and make a smart, informed decision.

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

A trustworthy REMAX agent can help you navigate important homebuying decisions.

10/22/2026

🌿 Refined pondfront living in Brunswick Forest.

9170 Crossbill Drive in Osprey Landing is a beautifully customized Trusst Builder Group home offering peaceful water views, thoughtful upgrades, and more than 3,200 square feet of flexible living space.

As part of The REMAX Collection, this 2024-built Mitchell floor plan brings together quality design, everyday functionality, and the Brunswick Forest lifestyle.

✨ Home Highlights
✔️ 3 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | 3,274 Sq Ft
✔️ Open living area with coffered ceiling and custom built-ins
✔️ Dedicated first-floor office
✔️ Conditioned four-season room overlooking the pond
✔️ Upstairs flex space + private guest suite
✔️ Main-level primary suite with oversized tiled shower
✔️ Three-zone HVAC
✔️ Walk-in attic storage

🍽️ The kitchen features KitchenAid appliances, a gas cooktop, built-in wall oven, and generous workspace. A spacious laundry room with cabinetry and utility sink plus a dedicated drop zone add even more everyday function.

🌅 Outside, enjoy a 0.20-acre pondfront homesite, paver patio with grilling station, fenced backyard, courtyard-style driveway, and 2-car garage.

Brunswick Forest residents also enjoy pools, fitness facilities, tennis, pickleball, trails, kayak and boat access, parks, Cape Fear National Golf Course, nearby shopping, dining, and more.

What stands out here is the balance: a quiet pondfront setting, well-planned interior spaces, and a community with an impressive range of amenities.

📍 9170 Crossbill Drive | Leland, NC
💲 $927,500
🔢 MLS #100608357

If you’d like to take a closer look, reach out anytime. I’m happy to walk you through the details and schedule a private showing.

📲 Butch E Saunders | 910.262.2627
[email protected]
REMAX Essential | License #272754

Listing courtesy of Sarah Kober with the Laura Betz Team at REMAX Essential.

10/22/2026

🏡 Real estate is part market knowledge, part strategy, and part being there when the details start to matter.

For me, it has always been about more than helping someone buy or sell a property. It is about helping people understand their options, look at the full picture, and make informed decisions that fit their goals.

As a Wilmington native, I know how much local knowledge can matter. Location, property condition, pricing, timing, and even the smaller details can influence a move long after the closing table.

That is where experience and good strategy come together.

Whether you are preparing to buy or sell, considering an investment, or simply trying to understand what today’s Wilmington and Cape Fear real estate market means for you, I’m always happy to be a local resource.

Let’s 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]
License #272754

10/20/2026

📊 Cape Fear Market Update | September 2026

September’s numbers are a good reminder that there is no single Cape Fear housing market.

Inventory, pricing, and days on market vary significantly across New Hanover, Brunswick, and Pender counties, which means the right strategy depends on the specific market you are in.

📍 New Hanover County
Average Sales Price: $575K
Inventory: 4.70 months
Average Days on Market: 64

📍 Brunswick County
Average Sales Price: $440K
Inventory: 5.90 months
Average Days on Market: 81

📍 Pender County
Average Sales Price: $464K
Inventory: 3.75 months
Average Days on Market: 43

The biggest takeaway: location still matters.

Your county, neighborhood, price range, property type, and condition can all influence what these numbers mean for your specific situation.

If you are thinking about buying, selling, or investing in the Cape Fear region, let’s look at the full picture and build a strategy around the market you are actually in.

📲 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]
License #272754

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

10/19/2026

Some things just go better together. 🥜🍓🏡💛

For me, real estate and giving back are a natural combination.

As a CMN Miracle Agent, I’m proud to make support for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals part of the work I do. Through qualifying transactions, donations help children and families receiving care through Duke Children’s Hospital. 🏥💙

And that impact starts with the clients who trust me with their real estate decisions.

Every home bought. Every home sold. Every relationship built.

Each one creates another opportunity to make a difference beyond the closing table.

I’m grateful to every client who allows me to be part of their journey. Your trust gives me the opportunity not only to help you navigate an important real estate decision, but also to support a cause doing meaningful work for children and families.

Together, we can help change kids’ health and change the future. 💛

10/16/2026

🏡💛 Modern farmhouse living with a bigger purpose in Brunswick Forest.

4058 Druids Glen Drive in Parkway Crossing offers the space, flexibility, and thoughtful upgrades that can make everyday living easier.

As part of The REMAX Collection and a REMAX Miracle Home, this property brings together elevated design, practical features, and the opportunity to give back. When the home closes, a portion of the commission will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to help support children and families receiving critical care. ❤️

✨ Home Highlights
✔️ 4 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | 3,529 Sq Ft
✔️ Two primary suites, including one on the main level
✔️ Upgraded kitchen with island, butler’s pantry & breakfast nook
✔️ Flex room + separate media room
✔️ New FORTIFIED roof
✔️ 26kW Generac whole-house generator
✔️ Tankless water heater
✔️ Screened porch + 16' x 30' paver patio
✔️ Fenced backyard with irrigation
✔️ 2-car attached garage

🌴 Brunswick Forest residents enjoy indoor and outdoor pools, fitness centers, trails, tennis, pickleball, golf opportunities, parks, gathering spaces, plus convenient access to shopping and dining.

What stands out to me is the flexibility. Two primary suites, multiple living areas, substantial mechanical upgrades, and outdoor spaces that are already set up to enjoy.

📍 4058 Druids Glen Drive, Lot 12, Leland, NC
💲 $685,000
🆔 MLS #100608226
🔗 https://rem.ax/Butch4058DruidsGlenDriveLot12

If you’d like to take a closer look, reach out anytime. I’m happy to walk you through the details and schedule a private showing.

📲 Butch E Saunders | 910.262.2627
[email protected]
REMAX Essential | License #272754

Listing courtesy of Debby S. Daigle with REMAX Essential.