The Coastal Companies^® anchor has been in place for more than 25 years, centered between Wilmington and Myrtle Beach in beautiful Brunswick County.

Founded by Mark Saunders, the company is committed to excellence and has grown into coastal home design and construction, real estate brokerage, vacation rentals, golf course ownership, mortgage brokerage, timber management, and the design and development of award-winning residential communities, all of which contribute to our area’s unprecedented growth. Since 1985 the company has created good jobs, large tax revenues, and quality places to live.

The Coastal Companies has a 25-year-history of providing exemplary service to all of our customers and that tradition continues today. View a few recent testimonials here. Our resolve for our property owners’ best interest is steadfast and we’re working harder than ever to keep our focus on what we do best – serving our customers.

The Coastal Companies employs nearly 300 people who live, work and play in Brunswick County. As one of the largest employers in the county, our responsibility to the community is taken very seriously and our properties support the growth and development of the area by being among the largest contributors to the county’s tax base. Organizationally and individually, we support a wide variety of charitable efforts, serve in community leadership positions, and are good stewards of our coastal natural resources as we build wonderful places to live and play.

Our company was chosen by Coastal Living Magazine as both the community site and builder for the 2009 Idea House. Coastal Living enthusiasts from all over the country arrived by the thousands during the 13 weeks the nationally acclaimed home was open for tours, bringing droves of new visitors to the Brunswick County area. The Idea House was featured in the November, 2009 issue of Coastal Living. Read about the Idea House and the resulting donation to The Boys & Girls Homes of NC here.

Advance planning and stewardship initiatives have contributed to the financial breadth and strength needed to weather this economic storm. We are fully committed to constructing and completing our communities in a manner and timetable that meets the needs of our property owners, while preserving the financial solvency that has defined the company since 1985.

From choosing a vacation property to selecting the perfect homesite and building your dream home, to loan origination and financing, The Coastal Companies offers you experience, integrity, and excellence.