As a Southport or Oak Island, North Carolina homeowner, you own a piece of paradise.  Making the decision to rent your property can be difficult but we can simplify your experience and maximize your investment. Check out these tailored posts for important tips and tricks on property management in Brunswick County.

MRA Wins Prestigious LeadingRE Referral Award

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Southport, NC – (March 3, 2025) Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® (MRA), a leader in the Brunswick County real estate and property management industries, received the Global Referral Award from Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE), a global network that interconnects premier local and regional real estate firms worldwide. The award was presented during LeadingRE Conference Week, a series of specialized events that attracted top real estate professionals from more than 30 countries. 

The Global Referral Award recognizes individuals and firms who successfully assisted clients with real estate needs outside of their local market in 2023 and 2024, working in collaboration with fellow LeadingRE…

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Keep Your Beach House in Top Shape

Living by the beach offers a unique lifestyle filled with salty air, stunning sunsets, and the soothing rhythm of the waves. However, owning a beach home comes with its own set of challenges, particularly when it comes to maintenance. The corrosive effects of saltwater, constant exposure to sun, and high humidity levels can take a toll on your property if not properly addressed. To ensure that your coastal retreat remains a haven of relaxation and beauty, here’s a comprehensive guide on how to properly maintain your beach home.

Understanding the Elements

Before diving into maintenance tasks, it’s crucial to understand the unique environmental factors that affect beach homes. Saltwater, sand, sun exposure, and…

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The popularity of self-managing vacation rentals has increased drastically over the last 5 years, with third-party listing sites like Vrbo and Airbnb providing homeowners with a system to manage their homes without involving a professional property or rental manager. Provided are basic management tools like a listing page, reservation system, basic pricing algorithm, etc., and they tend to make money. For some homeowners, self-management is ideal. For others, partnering with a professional like Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® means both making more money and enjoying more of their investment in not having to deal with the details!

Here, let’s discuss the 3 most common myths or misconceptions about self-managing vacation rentals so that you…

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