Sunday, November 22, 2009

Intracoastal Realty Corp - A Company with a Conscience


I am an agent with Intracoastal Realty Corp. It is a privately owned company started by a giant of a man in stature and with great marketing savvy and skill. It was started over 30 years ago by Jim Wallace as a beach boutique type office to sell oceanfront high rise condos at Wrightsville Beach. Today it is a giant in the real estate community with a commanding share of the Wilmington market in luxury and beach properties. There are over 200 agents and 5 offices. But this market leader is also a good corporate neighbor. Jim Wallace started the Intracoastal Realty Teacher's Fund to benefit the more than 70,000 students in our local area. As of October 2009, The Teachers Fund has awarded local schools over $ 180,351.00. Jim's mother who recently passed away was a teacher and he wanted to help all the teachers in the area who often dip into their own pockets to help students with supplies and the like. The Teacher's Fund is just one way Intracoastal Realty gives back to the wonderful place we've called "home" for the past 33 years. Its great to be part of such a giving community of realtors..

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Cucalorus Film Festival This Week in Wilmington NC



Cucalorus Film Festival starts tommorow in venues all over Wilmington, NC. Over 1000 films were submitted for the 15 year old festival. However 150 made it in the festival. You can buy tickets at the door for most films however the season passes to all films are sold out. Many new movies are featured here including international films. A full schedule of events is available on Cuculorus Film Festival website http://www.cuculorus.org/. Some of these good films are only $ 10.00.
One hugely anticipated movie Precious will be shown during the festival. It will be a good opportunity to see some good indie flicks...


Friday, November 6, 2009

What's Happening in Wilmington and Its Beaches


Lots happening here in Wilmington and its Beaches weekend...
Beach to Battleship Triathalon - all day Saturday - will cut off traffic starts at Wrightsville Beach and then heads downtown to Battleship. They expect city traffic to be backed up all day. Watch out for runners and bikers.
11th Annual Festival Latino will take place Saturday at Hugh McRae Park from 11-8. Food, fun and entertainment.
Sports Resale at Legion Stadium - all day 9-8pm. $1.00 to attend.
WineTasting at the Cape Fear Museum Benefit - $ 65.00. See
Soup for the Troops will take place at Mayfaire Town Center from 11 - 3 pm.
$2.00 to attend.
Kite Festival at Wrightsville Beach all day Saturday and Sunday. Great event - huge kites of all kinds of things....