Welcome to the Leonard Real Estate Blog

Elizabeth Leonard
Sep 30
2 min read

Real stories. Real community. Real estate without the pressure.

We’re so glad you’re here and hope you find helpful resources to support you on your journey: whether it be relocating, investing, or just learning more about your hometown happenings. Our blog is where small town charm meets big life transitions — a place to discover everything Washington, NC has to offer, and how we can help you feel right at home.

As a husband-and-wife real estate team who relocated here with our young children in search of a simpler, more connected life, we know firsthand how overwhelming (and rewarding) the process can be. That’s why we share more than just real estate tips — we share local insight, heartfelt stories, helpful how-to’s, and community highlights to help you fall in love with this beautiful place just like we did.

This is Washington, NC. Straight out of a cell phone camera.... no edits or enhancements. Come visit!

Here’s a glimpse into what you’ll find on the blog:

Welcome to Washington, NC: You'll learn everything you'd want to know about this hidden gem on the Pamlico River. This is a great place to start when reading our blog.
Small Town Living: What it's really like living in a small town in Eastern North Carolina. We talk about raising a family here and all that enriches your experience here overall.
Neighborhoods: Read all about the variety of neighborhoods here to help guide your next steps as a homebuyer, seller or investor. We help you find the right fit.
Relocation Resources: We provide hands-on support for moving to Washington, NC and settling in with ease, including sharing our own cross-country relocation experience.
Investing Here: Support resources specifically for the investor buyer or seller needing local insights or additional guidance not typical of a standard real estate transaction.
Home Design: From staging tips to renovation before-and-afters, we outline our value-added services available to the savvy (yet practical) buyer and seller client.
Events & Happenings: From annual events to what's happening right now, we share local can't miss events and real-time things to know or where to be.
Real Estate: All things real estate including market data trends, neighborhood reports, helpful tips tailored to your current needs, and support for building wealth in real estate.
And so much more! If there's something you'd like to see us highlight, please contact us! We will be adding special spotlights on the businesses, the people, and the history, present, and future of our beautiful town. Subscribe to our blog and keep informed!