Featured Article6 Edenton Tea Party Facts Most New Residents Get Wrong
No tea hit the water in 1774. The Edenton Tea Party was a paper protest, and six facts newcomers get wrong about it.
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Notes on the Edenton and Chowan County market — historic district updates, entry-level buying context, and whatever else is worth writing down.
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Chowan's Joe Hollowell Joins State Coastal Commission
A Chowan County leader joins the state board that writes coastal development rules. What it means for Edenton waterfront buyers and sellers.
What NC Buyers Risk When They Back Out in Edenton
A 2022 NC Supreme Court ruling confirmed buyers who breach a purchase contract can owe attorney's fees. What it means for Edenton buyers.
7 Edenton Landmarks You'll Pass on the Way to Coffee
Seven landmarks within walking distance of downtown Edenton's coffee shops, from the 1767 courthouse to the 1886 screw-pile lighthouse.
7 Inspections 100-Year-Old Homes Need That New Builds Don't
Seven inspections that matter when buying a century-old home in Edenton: wiring, foundation, plumbing, roof, chimney, termites, and HVAC retrofits.
9 Questions Before Buying in Edenton's Historic District
Nine questions to ask before buying in Edenton's historic district, from COA rules and tax credits to flood maps and renovation timelines.
The Waterfront on a Saturday Morning
Edenton's Albemarle Sound waterfront at dawn — flat glass water, osprey calls, and the quiet grace of a historic town that never needed to perform.
What You Can Change in Edenton's Historic District
Edenton's historic district rules: what needs approval, what doesn't, and how to navigate the preservation process as a buyer.
The Typical Edenton Buyer: Older, Wiser, and Ready to Move
The typical home buyer is now 59 years old—the oldest on record. In Edenton, that means a market built for deliberate buyers with equity and patience.