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Purchasing Power: Wrightsville Beach, NC January 2026 Market Focus

Published on Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Bill Frey
Frey Realty NC
Focus areas include Burgaw, Carolina Beach, Hampstead, Kure Beach, Leland, Oak Island, Southport, Surf City, Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, along with surrounding towns, communities and neighborhoods.
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If you are ready to enhance your purchasing strategy for Wrightsville Beach, NC, January 2026 is shaping up as a pivotal month. Why does timing matter so much right now? Limited inventory, strong price points, and savvy buyer moves define today's market story.

January 2026 Buyer Opportunities in Wrightsville Beach, NC

Tight supply is an undeniable theme this month: just 20 active homes are on the market and only 1.7 months of supply exist. The market posted fifteen closed sales, which is up 7 percent from a year ago, while the median sale price held steady at $1,210,000. This data confirms that Wrightsville Beach, NC is attracting buyers looking for quality and value in a competitive setting. Plenty of buyers ask, is it a good time to buy in Wrightsville Beach, NC? The facts support acting early and decisively.

  • Median days on market: 22
  • New listings this month: 18 (up 9 percent)
  • Price per square foot: $865
  • 35 percent of homes bought with cash
  • List to sale price ratio: 97.5 percent

How to Secure Affordable Homes in January 2026

Opportunities for affordable homes in Wrightsville Beach, NC this January 2026 can disappear as fast as they appear. With 65 percent of listings going under contract in just 14 days, pre approval and rapid decision making are your best tools. Bill Frey helps clients identify at-risk properties and act with confidence before the broader market catches up.

Seller Perspectives: Market Leverage for Listings

This month’s sellers enjoyed median concessions of just $5,000 and sold their homes quickly. If you want to learn how to sell your house fast in Wrightsville Beach, NC, market data like 1.7 months of supply is your signal to price assertively and market with urgency. Sellers remain in a strong position as list to sale price ratios are near 98 percent.

Local Strategy, Better Outcomes

Make smarter real estate choices in January 2026 with Bill Frey by your side. Reliable purchasing plans and in depth advice mean more confidence for buyers and sellers across Wrightsville Beach, NC.

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Investor Updates and Rental News for January 2026

Rental Value Trends

January 2026 continues to reward rental investors: 2 bedroom beachfront units fetched a median $3,200 and leased in just 14 days. Amenities like pools and furnished spaces boosted appeal. HOA dues between $650 and $775 support budgeting for both buyers and investors. Bill Frey can help you unlock the local rental market and maximize your purchasing power throughout Wrightsville Beach, NC.

Moving Forward With Confidence

As rates, inventory, and prices fluctuate through January, Bill Frey is on hand to help clients clearly align their ambitions with smart data. Reach out at (910) 622 2913 and step forward with your best Wrightsville Beach, NC strategy.

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