Wilmington is one of the most beautiful areas in North Carolina. It has a lot of coastal properties and houses with spectacular views. There are many places near Wilmington that have great houses and with mortgage rates and home prices at historical lows it is a great time to buy. Scotts Hill real estate and Porters Neck real estate markets are good ones to look at. The great thing about these places is that not only can you have your “home” here but also a beach house. You can get more information on Wilmington and surrounding areas on the official Wilmington NC Government website.