The ILM Realtor

You got the keys. You moved in. Now what? In Part 3 of our series with Cline Donaldson Law Firm, I sit down with attorneys Jason and Scott to talk about what happens after closing — and why so many Wilmington homeowners are unknowingly putting their biggest asset at risk. If you've ever Googled "should I put my house in an LLC," wondered whether your spouse automatically inherits you...

There is a moment in every single real estate transaction in North Carolina where your money is the most vulnerable. Most buyers and sellers have no idea when that moment is — or what scammers are doing right now to exploit it. In 2024 alone, real estate wire fraud cost Americans over $446 million. This episode could save yours. In Episode 012 of The ILM Realtor Podcast, Wilmington NC Realtor Tabi...

What actually happens to your home if you're gone tomorrow? Not what you think happens — what actually happens? In Episode 011, I'm sitting down with Scott Donaldson of Cline Donaldson Law Firm to talk about estate planning — and why it matters way more than most homeowners realize. We break down probate (aka house purgatory), living trusts, what happens in blended family situations, why e...

Here’s a Spotify-ready description with embedded show notes + links (formatted cleanly so you can copy/paste directly): Dreaming about owning a historic home in Wilmington, North Carolina? Before you fall in love with the charm, there are a few things you need to know. In this episode, Tabetha “Tabi” Klein sits down with Stephen Sulkey to break down what actually makes a home historic, how Wilming...

Mastering Retirement & Real Estate in Wilmington When you live near the water, it’s easy to focus on today — the boat, the house, the lifestyle. But what does that look like 20 years from now? In this educational interview, Wilmington financial expert Mike Breitfeller, CFP® , shares practical advice on retirement planning, real estate investment, risk management, and estate planning — all tail...

What Is Title Insurance? | Title Insurance Explained for Homebuyers in North CarolinaIf you’re buying a home in Wilmington, North Carolina — or anywhere in NC — you’ve probably seen the line item for title insurance on your closing disclosure and wondered:In this episode of the ILMrealtor Podcast, I sit down with Kim Hall from Key Title, who has 35 years of experience in land title insurance, to e...

Loan Officer 101: What We Need From You (And Why We’re Asking) with Health Altman of Alpha Mortgage Buying a home is exciting… until the mortgage process starts feeling like a maze. In this episode, I’m joined by Heath Altman, a Mortgage Loan Officer with Alpha Mortgage in Wilmington, NC (NMLS #117332) to break down what really happens from pre-approval to closing—and how to keep your loan on trac...

Welcome back to The ILM Realtor Podcast! In this episode, host Tabetha (Tabi) Klein sits down with Tyler Beverage of FinPoint Insurance Group—a former Realtor turned insurance pro—to translate home insurance into real-life terms for anyone buying or owning a home in Wilmington, North Carolina(especially near the coast).Tyler shares his unique path from culinary to real estate to insurance, and why...

Seller paid closing costs can be one of the smartest tools in a real estate negotiation—if you understand how they work. In this episode, Tabetha (Tabi) Klein sits down with Wilmington local and top-producing loan officer Joey Milam of Alpha Mortgage Advantage to break down seller credits from every angle: what they are, how they’re negotiated, what the rules allow, and how buyers can sometimes us...

Welcome back to the ILM Realtor Podcast! In Episode 004, host Tabetha (Tabi) Klein sits down with Tim Milam, CEO of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, for a big-picture look at what’s happening right now in Wilmington, North Carolina real estate—and what buyers and sellers should actually do with that info. We talk about why Wilmington continues to attract so much demand (hello: lifestyle + beac...

Welcome back to the ILM Realtor Podcast ! In this episode, host Tabetha (Tabi) Klein sits down with Madison from My Carolina Insurance to talk through what coastal homeowners in Wilmington, North Carolina, really need to know about insurance—without the confusing jargon. We cover the stuff that catches people off guard (hello, deductibles and claim impacts), plus the big coastal must-knows like wi...

Real estate isn’t just comps and contracts — it’s how a home feels. In this episode, Tabetha Klein and Greer Creech dig into the intersection of Wilmington, NC real estate and interior design , with practical, value-driven renovation ideas that can make a big difference (without stripping a home of its character). Greer also shares the behind-the-scenes story of designing The Bend , a community hu...

Real estate isn’t just a transaction — it’s personal. In Episode 1 of The ILM Realtor Podcast , Tabetha Klein sits down with her husband, Jon, to share their real-life journey through home buying, renovations, and building a life in Wilmington, North Carolina . From the emotional pull of “this feels like home” to the reality of competing in a hot market (including being one of 14 offers ), they ta...