Pender County Real Estate Market Report — Week of March 29 to April 4, 2026

If you live in Pender County — or you're thinking about making a move here — you deserve real numbers, not generalized headlines from national news outlets. Every week, I pull the latest data directly from HIVE MLS so you can see exactly what's happening in your neighborhood.

Here's your Pender County market snapshot for the week of March 29 through April 4, 2026.
📍 Burgaw Market Stats

Burgaw continues to show extended days on market, which signals that buyers have real selection here. If you've been eyeing properties in Burgaw, this is a favorable environment to negotiate. If you're a seller in Burgaw, pricing strategy and marketing quality are critical — homes that aren't positioned correctly are sitting.

📍 Rocky Point Market Stats

Rocky Point moves faster than Burgaw, with a lower average days on market and strong transaction activity for its inventory size. With only 25 active listings and 3 sales in a single week, this area has a tighter supply-to-sales ratio — meaning sellers here have a bit more leverage, but buyers who are pre-approved and move-ready are still finding good opportunities.

📍 Hampstead Market Stats

Hampstead as a whole, 195 active listings are competing for buyer attention, with 34 closings this week. With 25 homes currently under contract, there's steady deal flow — but sellers need to understand that in a market with this much inventory, how a home is presented and marketed matters enormously.

What This Market Means for You

If you're a buyer: You have more choices and more time to make thoughtful decisions. That said, homes that are priced correctly and marketed well — especially in Hampstead — are still moving. Getting pre-approved and working with a local agent who knows the neighborhoods gives you a real edge when something great comes available.

If you're a seller: With nearly 270 active listings in the county, your competition is real. The difference between a home that sells in 30 days and one that sits for 106 days often comes down to three things: pricing, presentation, and pre-market strategy.

This is exactly where I do things differently. Rather than simply uploading your home to the MLS and waiting, I use an AI-powered marketing system to build a list of serious, pre-qualified buyers before your home ever goes live. That means when we launch, we're not starting from zero — we're launching into an audience that's already watching and ready to act.

Combined with strategic pricing based on daily market tracking and a Coming Soon campaign to build momentum, this approach is designed to help you sell faster, with less stress, and for the best possible price.

Ready to Talk Through Your Options?

Whether you're considering selling, thinking about buying your first home, or just want to understand what these numbers mean for your specific situation — I'm here.

I live and work in Pender County. This is my community, and I take the responsibility of helping my neighbors make smart real estate decisions seriously.

📞 910-663-1550 📧 jenniferblake@localhomesnc.com 🌐 jenniferblakelocalhomesnc.com

Data sourced from HIVE MLS, week of 03/29/26 – 04/04/26. Jennifer Blake | Your Local REALTOR®/Broker | NextHome Cape Fear