Building Stronger Communities: How Nature-Based Flood Solutions Protect Property Values in Eastern North Carolina

By Moore Realty Solutions, in partnership with Present Parents Legacies, Inc. & Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Paracle

At Moore Realty Solutions, our mission extends beyond helping families find homes — we are committed to supporting safer, stronger, and more resilient communities. In partnership with Present Parents Legacies, Inc. and Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Paracle, we champion initiatives that protect neighborhoods, enhance property values, and create sustainable futures for North Carolina residents.

A recent milestone in Goldsboro reflects exactly the kind of forward-thinking infrastructure that aligns with our values and strengthens the real estate landscape across the region.

A Major Win for Flood Resilience in Goldsboro’s Stoney Creek Watershed

On December 10, 2025, state and local leaders celebrated the completion of a $1.6 million nature-based flood mitigation project on the campus of Wayne Community College. Led by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), this project delivers a modern, environmentally driven solution to the longstanding flooding challenges affecting homes, businesses, and transportation routes in the Stoney Creek Watershed.

For homeowners and future buyers, projects like this directly support:

• Higher property stability

• Reduced flood risk

• Stronger long-term home value

• Improved community infrastructure

These benefits extend to buyers, sellers, and investors — making this a win for the entire real estate market in surrounding counties.

Natural Solutions That Protect Homes and Neighborhoods

The project’s centerpiece is a newly constructed stormwater wetland basin that uses native vegetation, soil filtration, and ecological design to slow and clean stormwater before it moves downstream.

This nature-based system helps:

🌱 Reduce peak flooding

🌱 Improve water quality

🌱 Protect local roads and emergency access

🌱 Restore natural habitat and biodiversity

As professionals who understand both the market and the community, Moore Realty Solutions and Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Paracle recognize how critical it is to support developments that safeguard neighborhoods while enhancing long-term livability.

A Model for North Carolina’s Future

This project is the first of its kind under the state’s Natural Infrastructure Flood Mitigation Program (NIFMP) — a forward-looking initiative designed to address flooding by working with nature rather than against it.

This aligns with Present Parents Legacies, Inc.’s commitment to multi-generational solutions that secure safer communities for the future of our families.

The project also supports North Carolina’s comprehensive Flood Resiliency Blueprint, a statewide strategy designed to prioritize safety, sustainability, and long-term economic wellbeing.

What This Means for Homebuyers, Sellers, and Investors

At Moore Realty Solutions, we educate our clients on how environmental infrastructure impacts real estate markets. Flood mitigation investments like those in Goldsboro help:

🏡 Protect home equity

🏡 Reduce insurance risks

🏡 Support new development opportunities

🏡 Strengthen buyer confidence

🏡 Increase overall community desirability

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Paracle clients will especially benefit from a more stable and predictable housing environment as communities continue adopting these eco-focused solutions.

Looking Ahead: Continued Resilience and Growth

With additional stormwater improvements planned for 2026 and 2027, Goldsboro’s Stoney Creek watershed is becoming a model for sustainable development across the state.

As leaders in real estate, family-centered development, and community education, Moore Realty Solutions, Present Parents Legacies, Inc., and Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Paracle are proud to support and amplify efforts that protect North Carolina neighborhoods today — while building a stronger tomorrow.