Category: Blog
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Airbnb Hosts: Tired of Cleaning Up After Your Cleaners?
Wilmington-area Airbnb Hosts: Tired of cleaning up after your cleaners? Or tired of guests sending you photos of your place right after they’ve checked in? NEST One Call was created by a Wilmington Airbnb host after suffering through the same situation. We’re flipping the script on the Airbnb Cleaning industry in Wilmington. We offer transparent…
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Free Help With Trash Bins
Hey Everyone, We’d like to give back to the community by offering a free trash bin rollout/retrieval service to some folks with mobility issues in the Wrightsville Beach and Wilmington area. If you (or someone you know) could use some help getting the trash bins out to the curb on trash day, and then bringing…
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Pool or Hot Tub? Which STR Amenity Generates More Revenue In Wilmington, NC?
The Wilmington-area market, with its warm weather and coastal beach vibes seems to be the perfect location for a pool or hot tub. But which one makes the most financial sense for a short-term rental host? The data might surprise you. According to www.awning.com which is an up-and-coming data analytics company focused on the short-term…
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Wilmington-area Governments Reap Millions From Short-term Rentals
Room Occupancy Tax revenue in New Hanover County has skyrocketed in New Hanover County since 2019, thanks to the popularity and proliferation of short-term rentals in Wilmington and area beach towns. Since 2019, New Hanover County financial reports indicate occupancy tax revenue has increased from $7.2 million in fiscal year 2019 to $11.4 million if…
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“Lake People Prices” For Contractors? Does It Really Exist?
Ever wonder if the price for a roofing, landscaping or plumbing job goes up as soon as the contractor asks for your Lake Gaston address? Some think so. And some know so. Frankly, it’s something we see every day. Recently, we sought bids from various trades for a 2,900 square foot, new-construction home at Lake…
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The Top 10 Mistakes Homeowners Make When Selecting a Home Improvement Contractor
Selecting the wrong contractor can have devastating financial and legal results, as many homeowners have learned. The stories are there and the stories are real, but it is possible to avoid the most common pitfalls when selecting a contractor. In this article, we unveil the top 10 mistakes homeowners make when choosing a home improvement…