tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15973242064735450202024-03-05T16:52:22.045-08:00WELCOME to the BEACHReal Estate Info and Local Happenings in Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Kure Beach and Carolina Beach areasWELCOMEtotheBEACH- BEACHES of SOUTHEASTERN NChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984596884205262802noreply@blogger.comBlogger191125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597324206473545020.post-82369980077066682572012-03-01T17:30:00.002-08:002012-03-01T17:30:48.573-08:00Commercial Building Sells in Downtown WilmingtonA historic storefront in downtown Wilmington has a new owner.<br />
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John Hinnant, president and CEO of Wilmington Downtown Inc., said Monday that 220 N. Front St. has been sold.<br />
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According to the New Hanover County Register of Deeds records, the building was sold to Karma Building, LLC for $715,000 last week.<br />
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New Elements Gallery currently occupies the space.<br />
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Hinnant said the art gallery is in the process of relocating into new space at a building near the intersection of Second and Princess streets. He said the building’s new owners plan to convert the top floor into a private residence; however, plans for the ground level of the building were not released.<br />
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Officials with Karma Building, LLC could not be reached for comment Monday afternoon.<br />
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Hinnant said having the building purchased is a good sign for downtown’s continued growth.<br />
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“It means that we can move this building off the vacant list, and onto the owner-occupied category,” Hinnant said. “Right now, downtown has an 86 percent occupancy rate.”<br />
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Until 12/31: Teacher’s Fund Raffle Tickets for sale - Intracoastal Realty Corp raffle to benefit the Teachers Fund.<br />
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Buy a ticket for $ 10.00 and win a chance to receive an Ipad 2.<br />
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Until 1/2: Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting. Riverfront Park, Downtown Wilmington<br />
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Until 1/4: Holiday Lighting of the Battleship. Downtown Wilmington<br />
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12/31: New Year’s Eve Cruise aboard Henrietta III Riverboat, Downtown Wilmington <br />
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12/31: New Year's Noon Countdown. The Children's Museum, Downtown Wilmington<br />
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Wrightsville Beach Kite Festival is this Saturday and Sunday at Wrightsville Beach.. Enjoy all kinds of flying creatures at the beach. It is cool to see fish fly.... and huge kits flying over the beach houses. </div>
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Wanna be a star or at least an extra? You can tryout downtown on Saturday and Sunday at the USO Center on 2nd Street. Fincannon will have extras sign up for background work for the last show to be filmed of One Tree Hill.. But don't worry there will be plenty of extra filming to come... You never know...<br />
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FUNDRAISER: 4th Annual Horseback Ride-A-Thon - Free Saturday... <br />
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The 4th Annual Horseback Ride-A-Thon at CTRP in Wilmington, NC, is a family-friendly event featuring music, a petting zoo, carnival games, face painting, food, and silent auction & raffle prizes from local businesses. Funds raised from this event provide riding lesson scholarships for special needs children and adults. <br />
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<br />WELCOMEtotheBEACH- BEACHES of SOUTHEASTERN NChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984596884205262802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597324206473545020.post-49788004964046789832011-10-21T08:33:00.000-07:002011-10-21T08:46:11.917-07:00Halloween Happenings this Weekend in Wilmington NC and local Beaches<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGupvtUdp7mt18VsdDl_Wlk9gFbxT79eIdOoTX9ZYrPtkWcfgO5gZr3ggH70hIMYqqkJ-OsUecSppcjgHx2Ep1JDzFnt9RaAqLadKCG6TKmQDpFMTuBpewM_-OJDZmGra5d8F6Pb1llk/s1600/halloweenhouse_tnb.png"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665970238764544882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGupvtUdp7mt18VsdDl_Wlk9gFbxT79eIdOoTX9ZYrPtkWcfgO5gZr3ggH70hIMYqqkJ-OsUecSppcjgHx2Ep1JDzFnt9RaAqLadKCG6TKmQDpFMTuBpewM_-OJDZmGra5d8F6Pb1llk/s320/halloweenhouse_tnb.png" /></a><br /><br /><div>If you are looking for something Spooky Halloween Happenings in Wilmington NC to do check out the following:</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Panic Attack - with Holly wood style effects and makeup Panic attack has earned a reputation as a nightmare come to life. There are 2 haunnted house at 1290 S. 15th St with scary rooms such as Temple of Terror, Freak Farm and Sewer Escape. Tickets are $ 23 or $ 30 for a fast passs. Check it out at <a href="http://www.panicattackhaunt.com/">www.Panicattackhaunt.com</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Carnival of Carnage - At New Hanover High Schools Luceum Academy - their annual haunted house fundraiser. My daughter went to this one last weekend and thought it was fun. ( She was too scared to go to Panic attack..)</div><br /><div>This is behind the Steinmart in Hanover Center, across Oleander Drive from Independence Mall. Admissiion is $ 10. It is open all weekend.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The Ghost Ship... Haunted Battleship NC - tickets go onsale Friday and Sat nights at 6:30 and are only at the door at $10. each. The only haunted battleship on the east coast...www.battleshipnc.com </div>WELCOMEtotheBEACH- BEACHES of SOUTHEASTERN NChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984596884205262802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597324206473545020.post-27469907692400978762011-10-20T14:20:00.000-07:002011-10-20T14:24:31.183-07:00Wilmington #1 on the list of 10 cities where homes are on the market for the longest time..<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCwXUiC9iyiheZCG98OnAufwtLr0ybREb4ufLkZAa6Tlv4UR7P3lcjmk2dLyH9XbzRmpKl3mlP7y-FeawspzKA-_2R-T1NEWnaZQZ9Q9W7ikIVXJWNgx67C0ghmZDHOKc0xbTGRrRjDQ0/s1600/WBDOWNTOWN+033.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665687959270906786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCwXUiC9iyiheZCG98OnAufwtLr0ybREb4ufLkZAa6Tlv4UR7P3lcjmk2dLyH9XbzRmpKl3mlP7y-FeawspzKA-_2R-T1NEWnaZQZ9Q9W7ikIVXJWNgx67C0ghmZDHOKc0xbTGRrRjDQ0/s320/WBDOWNTOWN+033.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>The number of homes listed for sale in the largest cities in the country has fallen 20 percent in the past year, according to a report released last week by Realtor.com. While the number of homes on the market has dropped around the country, the average number of days that listed homes have been on the market has remained the same: 107 days.24/7 Wall St. has identified <a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/gallery/cities-where-homes-will-not-sell-0/" target="_blank">the 10 cities where homes are on the market for the longest time</a>.<br /><a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/gallery/cities-where-homes-will-not-sell-0/">Cities Where Homes Will Not Sell</a><a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/gallery/cities-where-homes-will-not-sell-0/4541604/"></a><a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/gallery/cities-where-homes-will-not-sell-0/4541605/"></a><a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/gallery/cities-where-homes-will-not-sell-0/4541597/"></a><a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/gallery/cities-where-homes-will-not-sell-0/4541601/"></a><a href="http://realestate.aol.com/blog/gallery/cities-where-homes-will-not-sell-0/4541603/"></a>- But think about it - there is not better time to buy.....When it comes to the housing crisis, foreclosures and home prices often dominate the headlines. Other information, however, is just as important to a complete understanding of the crisis. Chief among these is the amount of time that homes are on the market and whether the total inventory of available homes has changed. These are better indications of supply and demand than any other data.<br />#1 Wilmington, N.C., tops the list, with houses remaining on the market for 164 days. Compare that to a city in bad shape, like Detroit, where the number is only 65 days. Wilmington's figure is not necessarily a bad sign. A city where listed homes have been on the market for a long period may be one where many homeowners still believe there is a chance that they can make a sale. Detroit's figure is probably low because people are no longer listing their homes for sale due to a lengthy and depressed housing market.</div>WELCOMEtotheBEACH- BEACHES of SOUTHEASTERN NChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984596884205262802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597324206473545020.post-7957761598367172162011-10-20T10:46:00.000-07:002011-10-20T11:10:24.458-07:00Wilmington Neighborhoods: Whisper Creek<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rlw4ekPi-F7lnBPBUPUJKXPLQs5gLgAXmwd6gw4_f0wHVHo28MvorU8X6rcWGOip6ypO1Bfy07LWBIeT8RuX2h2qADbLqP205S6rVnJqr5H7GKx0di5iq7iMFVEr62H6al0V5fArFKA/s1600/3308+Tudor+Ct.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 207px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665637821658236146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rlw4ekPi-F7lnBPBUPUJKXPLQs5gLgAXmwd6gw4_f0wHVHo28MvorU8X6rcWGOip6ypO1Bfy07LWBIeT8RuX2h2qADbLqP205S6rVnJqr5H7GKx0di5iq7iMFVEr62H6al0V5fArFKA/s320/3308+Tudor+Ct.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc1NJVACCDHviI53X2S_BgVLH_L2jXv5kXjo0-VPjZlEZrEWBLEA7mvN4LFQK6vBGipZjh50Hq6cFj8Cw2AOVsu55fmhA3xHpeUps1g1BDXv91RJRIoBvBAQ6LQheyfBU4FGb87Eabwco/s1600/3224+aster4-3-07+010.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665637581110072034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc1NJVACCDHviI53X2S_BgVLH_L2jXv5kXjo0-VPjZlEZrEWBLEA7mvN4LFQK6vBGipZjh50Hq6cFj8Cw2AOVsu55fmhA3xHpeUps1g1BDXv91RJRIoBvBAQ6LQheyfBU4FGb87Eabwco/s320/3224+aster4-3-07+010.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Whisper Creek currently is one of Wilmington's most desired family neighborhoods. It is leafy, low key, with spacious large tree lined yards. Each house has generally 1/3 to 1/2 acre lots. The houses are not new but are a combination of brick and newer siding treatments. There are a lot of kids in the neighborhood as the areas selected schools - Holly Tree, Roland Grise and Hoggard High school enjoy good school ratings. The houses range from $ 200K - 400K - just a little above the current average New Hanover County price ranges. Currently there are 7 houses for sale in the Whisper Creek subdivison ranging in price from $ 209K to $ 369K.</div><br /><br /><div>3 houses sold in the last year here selling for $ 95% of their listed value. </div><br /><br /><div>The subdivision has a lot going for it. It is :</div><br /><br /><div>15 minutes to Carolina Beach, 20 minutes to Wrightsville Beach</div><br /><br /><div>less than one mile to shopping and many take out restaurants</div><br /><div>Very close to the area schools which are within 3 miles</div><br /><div>has a nice city park right next to the neighborhood. The basic reason for this park was to create a pond that would be used to filter all the water from area properties before they enter Whisper Creek and then into Bradley Creek for eventual flow into the Intracoastal Waterway. This man made park has proved to be very useful to naturally cleanse the water of fertilizer and the like before it continues to the ICCW. The park has a large pond, walkway around its perimeter and 2 bridges, a covered eating area, playground and rest rooms. This hidden jewel is picturesque and very enjoyable for local residents. Let me show you some of the houses in this family friendly area!</div></div>WELCOMEtotheBEACH- BEACHES of SOUTHEASTERN NChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984596884205262802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597324206473545020.post-1547623942878545422011-10-14T11:56:00.000-07:002011-10-14T12:16:33.918-07:00What's Happening in Wilmington NC and local Beaches this Month<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPdFqBt2r0xdDRgQTxIcOH7FL61DN_SzQz6UizM3EAwndOrtJmtaUPbDe5pVGZDekKtwVa4GK5Pre3X_OE0Z9oAG5jSLqiYY1AmXj8iuv986ZcTh-UwU-jMNakUaR93FCQwmq1gcL0mJg/s1600/beerbarrelwoman.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 262px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5663428706030066162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPdFqBt2r0xdDRgQTxIcOH7FL61DN_SzQz6UizM3EAwndOrtJmtaUPbDe5pVGZDekKtwVa4GK5Pre3X_OE0Z9oAG5jSLqiYY1AmXj8iuv986ZcTh-UwU-jMNakUaR93FCQwmq1gcL0mJg/s320/beerbarrelwoman.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>Looking for something to do this weekend - look NO further - Its Festival Time!!</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>All kinds of Festivals this weekend:</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>OCTOBERFEST: Wilmington's 10 annyal Oktoberfest -at the Racine Commons Shopping Center, 250 Racken Drive, Wilmington Admission 4 5.oo for more information check out </div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.wilmingtonoktoberfest.com/">http://www.wilmingtonoktoberfest.com/</a> German food, beer and wiener dog races among other stuff.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>Lighthouse Beer Festival - 3400 Randal Parkway. VIP passes - $ 45.00 with general damission for ages 21 and older is $ 35.oo./Designated drivers $ 13 but must be 21 years older also. Chance to sample feers from than 90 breweries. Live music included. <a href="http://www.lighthousebeerfestival.com/">http://www.lighthousebeerfestival.com/</a></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div>NC OYSTER FESTIVAL - on Ocean Isle beach on 2nd street beside the Museum of Coastal Carolina. $5.00 <a href="http://www.ncoysterfestival.com/">http://www.ncoysterfestival.com/</a> Oysternshucking contest and Oyster Stew Cookoff.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div>WELCOMEtotheBEACH- BEACHES of SOUTHEASTERN NChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984596884205262802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597324206473545020.post-19393814610096906472011-09-30T08:22:00.000-07:002011-09-30T08:24:45.738-07:0050th Anniversity this weekend of Battleship NC<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrxSGNUrSUfIYgmFne5pouYRyoyv0MT1qSiKHhoRpXvg_HC0us0oSyfLG_vtcTuNsTAhQ_X-6p4pO7HsEWQU2rdhQsQjjf2zZPaC5z6SrhM1kShxQdlrrdfQMd1QEVBaRID6fh7-Ophas/s1600/102110downtown+006.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; 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WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625493884800519586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnsjck7JV25hN9A9J38YJLFTHexlQWI7IjF9lG8S-TgqR_LAg7N0aa9CgGDes0ilxlTDIkX1xrtG1pKve9CRlBziR2Hrj9LfDfjGw58O12FDksglrPjHq_8N8EAeOjk6OLwrCtjHzvvr8/s320/WBneighborhoods+035.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>WELCOMEtotheBEACH- BEACHES of SOUTHEASTERN NChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984596884205262802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597324206473545020.post-33578641866757939422011-06-23T13:46:00.000-07:002011-06-23T13:46:11.780-07:00Battleship North Carolina documentary premiers Sunday on UNC-TV<a href="http://www.wilmingtonbiz.com/industry_news_details.php?id=2531">Battleship North Carolina documentary premiers Sunday on UNC-TV</a>WELCOMEtotheBEACH- BEACHES of SOUTHEASTERN NChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984596884205262802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597324206473545020.post-62164704363033625232011-06-23T10:05:00.000-07:002011-06-23T10:06:46.821-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJptRmg5mty-k37JBaX5uHy8iJMHt0v-3zEgnH2UPGuM69YeLZ8N4XwwqwpAfFC7enl_vhE-ac0J6Gtib9A_k3JM2Xlre3-p9CrCUAU1chai6oOEh8fbIFt9cGFiH05MDSXhhLFSKu8W4/s1600/downtown+pictures%252C+wildlife%252C+kady+%2526+dad+240.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; 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WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604880477048098946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPtXnvkD5UkRHF4KrXE6Y63ddDPH1w2UGD5GHX5JatjfwDQDpo72RZJuWhxK1FZLaQ3fGAFc45IWUmAh6XcBHAh8eFn0Sh4fHRqdNtdoOjibKIpqTyos86691rF8YviLH72xtcNbz4eYM/s320/902+N+FT+Fish+BLVD+009.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div>WELCOMEtotheBEACH- BEACHES of SOUTHEASTERN NChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984596884205262802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597324206473545020.post-72205152706056226942011-04-11T08:57:00.000-07:002011-04-11T08:59:17.706-07:00Where Have All the FORECLOSURES GONE??<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9siK0KMB3nyHoL7hWCjOoVpfQDorH0PYlTOjrVz0N0vDNxO6V3jwebKPizVoT3-Q0bPohsZI6jIhJjm_c6HDZWbNxKazcMl85ViS_2DZt9XCAGznzeOHCVm4MuWZcXtVwoqyP35LEr1Y/s1600/Foreclosures-4Q-2010-1024x656.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 205px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594356015171023266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9siK0KMB3nyHoL7hWCjOoVpfQDorH0PYlTOjrVz0N0vDNxO6V3jwebKPizVoT3-Q0bPohsZI6jIhJjm_c6HDZWbNxKazcMl85ViS_2DZt9XCAGznzeOHCVm4MuWZcXtVwoqyP35LEr1Y/s320/Foreclosures-4Q-2010-1024x656.jpg" /></a> <br /><div><a title="Permanent link to Where Have All the Foreclosures Gone?" href="http://kcmblog.com/2011/04/06/where-have-all-the-foreclosures-gone/" rel="bookmark">Where Have All the Foreclosures Gone?</a> by The KCM Crew on April 6, 2011 </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The inventory of foreclosed homes for sale has been dwindling for almost six months. Everyone is wondering if the worst of our challenges with distressed properties are behind us. We are sorry to report that isn’t the case. We must realize that the problems banks have experienced with their paperwork on these properties has done nothing but delay them from coming onto the market. The <a href="http://kcmblog.com/2010/10/06/the-attack-of-the-%e2%80%98robo-signers%e2%80%99/">robo-signing blunders</a> and then the <a href="http://kcmblog.com/2011/02/23/mers-a-mess-we-should-know-about/">MERS mess</a> have caused the banks to slow down the foreclosure process dramatically. Just last week, the Office of Thrift Supervision released their <a href="http://www.ots.treas.gov/?p=PressReleases&ContentRecord_id=0845ce23-9df5-5add-557b-023f1cef9df3" target="_blank">Mortgage Metrics Report</a> covering the 4th Quarter of 2010. In that report, they showed how foreclosure completions fell sharply because of these paperwork complications. Here are the numbers: Foreclosures are not disappearing. They are just being delayed. Bottom Line If you think that waiting to sell your home makes sense, you may not be correct. Check with a local real estate professional to see how this will impact your market. </div>WELCOMEtotheBEACH- BEACHES of SOUTHEASTERN NChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984596884205262802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597324206473545020.post-39133260840104872122011-04-08T07:57:00.000-07:002011-04-08T07:59:05.063-07:00Rental Costs are About to TakeoffFrom KCM Bloggers: We are often asked whether it is better to rent or buy in the current housing market. The answer to that question is: “It all depends”. There are certain situations where renting short term probably makes sense. It may make sense if you are retiring to a different region of the country and are not yet sure where you want to set down roots for the next 25 years. It may make sense if you have a one year employment contract which will probably require a move to another place upon termination. However, in most other cases, renting right now makes little sense for several reasons. Even though prices may still soften, waiting to buy makes no sense as <a href="http://kcmblog.com/2011/02/11/the-cost-of-waiting-for-prices-to-fall/">the cost of owning a home may still increase</a>. Mortgages may soon become much <a href="http://kcmblog.com/2011/04/04/qrm-is-the-pendulum-swinging-back-too-hard/">more expensive</a> than they are right now. Owning a home is <a href="http://info.trulia.com/index.php?s=43&item=113" target="_blank">less expensive than renting</a> a home in 72% of major U.S. cities. Rental costs are about to explode.WELCOMEtotheBEACH- BEACHES of SOUTHEASTERN NChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984596884205262802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597324206473545020.post-81579634242463038362011-04-07T06:56:00.000-07:002011-04-07T07:06:21.369-07:00Kure Beach NC - Beach views - you could be here..<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXiCK1yepLGHyxPIuqPrLntW4CklG9wM-3YBUJ7cqcTmQxmTzz4QKlimLkLUzwJzV9T8qegw1Y_ajmAdUuzGGmobvQKGzhKVSrUUlshIHnD_H4-U-f-ZiEfwWg0kL2RPuH9m6RT46-uiQ/s1600/downtown+kure+carolina+012.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592841227897131106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXiCK1yepLGHyxPIuqPrLntW4CklG9wM-3YBUJ7cqcTmQxmTzz4QKlimLkLUzwJzV9T8qegw1Y_ajmAdUuzGGmobvQKGzhKVSrUUlshIHnD_H4-U-f-ZiEfwWg0kL2RPuH9m6RT46-uiQ/s320/downtown+kure+carolina+012.jpg" /></a> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592841050127402562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVYwsEiFshB9OlQ3u3ShDZq5T-vo23WRvJ7HkegJgnrOEW7fSVwT-8Mz_npJUx3CMaLfF5nZauH-yK52Gsbz68mP8OOOFLtlGaQljitGR6vjRCTQ8NxSBbegphE1YDndm7sUQJblKMnlE/s320/downtown+kure+carolina+011.jpg" />This was a last Sunday morning at Kure Beach... What a place... serene, quiet, gorgous views - just fisherman and seagulls on the beach. The Kure Beach pier is in the distance where folks fish all day for a $ 5.00 fee. You could have these views too. <br /><div>Where you are looking for a 2nd home or to relocate you should consider Kure Beach. It is not just a rental beach town there are permanent residents here that enjoy this beach community all year long. It is great for fishing, surfing, sunny, swimming and exploring. Let me know if you are interested... <br /><div></div></div>WELCOMEtotheBEACH- BEACHES of SOUTHEASTERN NChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984596884205262802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597324206473545020.post-24480868964951803932011-04-05T16:47:00.001-07:002011-04-05T16:59:42.530-07:00Wilmington NC 64th Azalea Festival - Top 5 Events<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSmTqGkzaDLneLWIHq4sGnB_NM0KKixtb_CbK6QFHbD-FLQJuS3MNbVi3OxKljMkmM6yQQPo4xElKbbg27g2RTT_AHcaKDXiP2u2NWW_MZ94rAlasIGJN1Sei8h5Opw0R7RHBdFNFBP2E/s1600/Azalea08+031.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 246px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592251194212803474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSmTqGkzaDLneLWIHq4sGnB_NM0KKixtb_CbK6QFHbD-FLQJuS3MNbVi3OxKljMkmM6yQQPo4xElKbbg27g2RTT_AHcaKDXiP2u2NWW_MZ94rAlasIGJN1Sei8h5Opw0R7RHBdFNFBP2E/s320/Azalea08+031.jpg" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibM_jet19euwis-0s6EaHVeUPgyDMQLKWfpkbiHRswUvQ96lFZ2HBdDkr1ahgZk7cG7fO7x9yXqrUauMzG6SyBrCBCMbI9Kc1YvkrPUn7KIjbQ7bQZpBWn5XxkRIT1hOidlbbWGAk4_SI/s1600/Azalea08+012.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592250887477358210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibM_jet19euwis-0s6EaHVeUPgyDMQLKWfpkbiHRswUvQ96lFZ2HBdDkr1ahgZk7cG7fO7x9yXqrUauMzG6SyBrCBCMbI9Kc1YvkrPUn7KIjbQ7bQZpBWn5XxkRIT1hOidlbbWGAk4_SI/s320/Azalea08+012.jpg" /></a> <br /><div>The Azalea Festival has been named one of the top 20 events in the South. The weather is usually warm, the flowers are usually showy and the belles are beautiful. But you must know which are the best events to attend. As a 10 year attendee (this formerly Yankee) has taken the guess work out of the best of the Azalea Festival. Yes the Top 5 Azalea Festival Events to take place during this weeks 64th annual Azalea Festival are:</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The Gardens - A must see they are the some of the most gorgeous gardens you will see. Water gardens and fountains, little rooms, walking paths - it all here. </div><br /><div>This is the best of the best. For $ 20 you can get a whole day of gorgeous views out of this event.</div><br /><div>The Parade - is a very fun event as it is very long and everyone in the area is in it - marching bands, floats with millions of princesses, clowns and even Queens.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The Street Fair is huge with music, great food and lots of vendors. Lots of greasy fried fattening food you might not eat all year long is here. Great fun...</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The Circus - takes place at the airport but is a great 2 hour show with animals including elephants, aerial shows and all kinds of stunts.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The Historical House tour - here you can see why people want to live in the Historical District with its shady walks, big porches and close walk to the river and the downtown venues. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Its all waiting for you this weekend in Wilmington NC.. Don't miss out on this great event...</div></div>WELCOMEtotheBEACH- BEACHES of SOUTHEASTERN NChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984596884205262802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597324206473545020.post-32347268794279535532011-04-01T07:57:00.000-07:002011-04-01T08:00:52.560-07:00UPCOMING EVENTS - WILMINGTON NC AND LOCAL BEACHES<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZCVPTDcb_2hNhyphenhyphencRMCOLOTDaAd6oxxOQwPlPyCQc3mHsaGMMhg3Z32HxWR5pKo7F3w7jxE8ZicUfj3r9Eh-NteKtRGfaZvUJRwKzoDyrsApGraVCS6ISvpNBK7Xh6Cjcpk8diyh4zT6Y/s1600/Barnpartyazaleafes.4-06+217.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590630070646750850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZCVPTDcb_2hNhyphenhyphencRMCOLOTDaAd6oxxOQwPlPyCQc3mHsaGMMhg3Z32HxWR5pKo7F3w7jxE8ZicUfj3r9Eh-NteKtRGfaZvUJRwKzoDyrsApGraVCS6ISvpNBK7Xh6Cjcpk8diyh4zT6Y/s320/Barnpartyazaleafes.4-06+217.jpg" /></a> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590629884326177778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhJ50QIxlaJdn9_etFbXt0v2GvRIac6WaJvrNZWsfwM6hp1bQFZh_NHVE9-B14H5lKslj5WYDhHbVmZvLymCwM62vhM8hw1e-_Ja5RYCC9cDIga0Dawi7Ez3gb3p8hAVTTV8sh6ku2mdI/s320/Barnpartyazaleafes.4-06+181.jpg" /> <br /><div><br /><div>4/6-10: <a title="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395934/32299/goto:http:/www.ncazaleafestival.org" href="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395934/32299/goto:http:/www.ncazaleafestival.org" target="_blank">NC Azalea Festival </a>*There are so many events this weekend, be sure to see the Azalea Festival website! 4/8-10: 29th Annual Wilmington Art Association Art Show & Sale, St. James Episcopal 4/9: Southport Easter Egg Hunt, Franklin Square Park Southport 4/16: <a title="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395935/32299/goto:http:/www.pleasureislandnc.org/chowdercookoff.asp" href="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395935/32299/goto:http:/www.pleasureislandnc.org/chowdercookoff.asp" target="_blank">15th Annual Chowder Cookoff</a>, Pleasure Island 4/16: <a title="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395936/32299/goto:http:/www.workonwilmington.org" href="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395936/32299/goto:http:/www.workonwilmington.org" target="_blank">Work on Wilmington</a>, various locations 4/16: <a title="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395937/32299/goto:http:/www.lighthouse10k.com/" href="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395937/32299/goto:http:/www.lighthouse10k.com/" target="_blank">Oak Island Lighthouse</a> 5K , 10K & 1 Mile Fun Run, Oak Island 4/19: <a title="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395938/32299/goto:http:/www.nhhn.org/body.cfm?id="" href="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395938/32299/goto:http:/www.nhhn.org/body.cfm?id=2386" target="_blank">Coastal Classic Celebrity Golf Tournament</a>, Landfall 4/22: <a title="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395939/32299/goto:http:/www.battleshipnc.com/Events/EventCalendar/tabid/61/ModuleID/381/ItemID/48/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx" href="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395939/32299/goto:http:/www.battleshipnc.com/Events/EventCalendar/tabid/61/ModuleID/381/ItemID/48/mctl/EventDetails/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Battleship Easter Egg Hunt & Spring Carnival</a>, Battleship NORTH CAROLINA 4/22-23: Southport Spring Festival, Franklin Square Park E. West Street, Southport 5/6: <a title="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395940/32299/goto:http:/www.airliegardens.org%20" href="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395940/32299/goto:http:/www.airliegardens.org%20" target="_blank">Airlie Concert Series</a> Begins and lasts through October, Airlie Gardens 5/7: <a title="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395941/32299/goto:http:/www.aquaticsafaris.com/safarihunt.html" href="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395941/32299/goto:http:/www.aquaticsafaris.com/safarihunt.html" target="_blank">The Aquatic Safari Hunt</a>, Wrightsville Beach 5/13-14: <a title="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395942/32299/goto:http:/main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg="" href="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395942/32299/goto:http:/main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=33469" target="_blank" fr_id="33469">Relay For Life of Brunswick County</a>, West Brunswick High School Shallotte, NC 5/15: Food & Wine Festival: <a title="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395943/32299/goto:http:/www.StarNewsOnline.com/TasteOfWilmington" href="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395943/32299/goto:http:/www.StarNewsOnline.com/TasteOfWilmington" target="_blank">Taste of Wilmington</a>, various locations 5/20-22: <a title="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395944/32299/goto:http:/www.stnicholasgreekfest.com" href="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395944/32299/goto:http:/www.stnicholasgreekfest.com" target="_blank">19th Annual Greek Festival</a>, St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church,Wilmington 6/3-6/4: <a title="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395945/32299/goto:http:/www.fishermanspost.com/tournaments/inshore-challenge%20" href="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395945/32299/goto:http:/www.fishermanspost.com/tournaments/inshore-challenge%20" target="_blank">Fisherman's Post Spring Inshore Challenge</a>, Wrightsville Beach 6/4: <a title="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395946/32299/goto:http:/www.pleasureislandnc.org" href="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395946/32299/goto:http:/www.pleasureislandnc.org" target="_blank">26th Annual Carolina Beach Music Festival</a>, Pleasure Island 6/26: <a title="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395947/32299/goto:http:/www.setupevents.com/index.cfm?fuseaction="" href="http://e2ma.net/go/9202139441/3528444/104395947/32299/goto:http:/www.setupevents.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=event_detail&eventID=1620" target="_blank" eventid="1620">Kure Beach Double Sprint Triathlon</a>, Kure Beach </div></div>WELCOMEtotheBEACH- BEACHES of SOUTHEASTERN NChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984596884205262802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597324206473545020.post-42884722023672966312011-03-31T13:33:00.000-07:002011-03-31T13:36:25.230-07:00NC AZALEA FESTIVAL GARDEN TOUR<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTz24oBv4r8f9K5d9sEw6ygJLMtksIE5YmBpoEJObXu4dyTWhvcEe_8E9H_nOWSGfH1-S1N_OTkiuhv-fluDdErQITLatp493zU-Y6KXYcKlLDH0DPwoSMhWTUwjl9t5c38DktXgxmmQ/s1600/Azalea08+009.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590345386063251938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTz24oBv4r8f9K5d9sEw6ygJLMtksIE5YmBpoEJObXu4dyTWhvcEe_8E9H_nOWSGfH1-S1N_OTkiuhv-fluDdErQITLatp493zU-Y6KXYcKlLDH0DPwoSMhWTUwjl9t5c38DktXgxmmQ/s400/Azalea08+009.jpg" /></a> <br /><div>The NC Azalea Garden Tour this year showcases a variety of styles and sizes -- truly picture perfect gardens. Bring your cameras!” The Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Garden Tour© opens Friday, April 8 with the colorful Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Queen's Garden Party at Greenfield Lake where the idea of the NC Azalea Festival began. The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony opening the 12-garden tour will take place in our "special garden" on the stage at the 900-seat Greenfield Lake Amphitheater at 1941 Amphitheater Drive. Greenfield Lake offers the perfect backdrop for Queen Azalea LXIV and her court to preside over the ceremony. Summerall Guards, the Citadel's elite senior drill team, escort 125 Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Belles© dressed in authentic antebellum gowns. Local and national celebrities are also present to celebrate the event. Following the ceremony, the Queen's Garden Party will occur at the world's largest Rotary Wheel across Amphitheater Drive from the Amphitheater. Cape Fear Garden Club members will serve refreshments and hundreds of homemade cookies. The UNCW Brass Ensemble will present musical entertainment from the gazebo at the Wheel's center. All Wilmington Rotary Clubs have worked tirelessly beautifying the Rotary Wheel area for this event and for the community. Cape Fear Garden Club participated in the beautification work, including a grant for the irrigation of new plantings. The 234 Encore Azaleas planted inside the cogs of the wheel are a gift from Buddy Lee, the developer of Encore Azaleas. Garden 1 on the tour is the Fragrance Garden adjacent to the Amphitheater. The Fragrance Garden was established by the Cape Fear Garden Club during the 1960's and is maintained by the City of Wilmington. In this and in the private gardens on tour, Cape Fear Garden Club Azalea Belles© will add color and beauty for your tour of the "Picture Perfect Gardens." Tickets are available beginning January 25, 2011 through the Cape Fear Garden Club’s web site at www.azaleagardentour.org and at the NC Azalea Festival Office, 5725 Oleander Drive, 910-794-4650. Tickets also will be available at Belk, local garden centers and other local businesses. Group discounts are available. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Good all three days, the ticket includes a map for a self-guided tour with descriptions of each garden. Gardens are open 10 am to 6 pm daily. Tickets include free admission to the exquisite Airlie Gardens on Saturday, April 9.</div>WELCOMEtotheBEACH- BEACHES of SOUTHEASTERN NChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984596884205262802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597324206473545020.post-34265019272055322032011-03-29T12:26:00.000-07:002011-03-29T12:29:25.508-07:00Wilmington NC - Love Fresh Veggies - Farmers Markets to OpenWho doesn't love fresh baked breads, freshly grown veggies and flowers? Here 's your chance to get them right in your own town - Wilmington NC!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvm43zJiyplUsZ0d5x_tTxIJ48S_HNOATMpxDgdLmuYnK_4zY2OYJ0tdu7VqfvCD3Dj-NPETZp692E0KLYtI-pzW4zkfabbBhIXiP-OEzPfEKYR0I1wm-pSOiJhYEeVw7HVkQ3weq89-o/s1600/farmersmart.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589585940703987538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvm43zJiyplUsZ0d5x_tTxIJ48S_HNOATMpxDgdLmuYnK_4zY2OYJ0tdu7VqfvCD3Dj-NPETZp692E0KLYtI-pzW4zkfabbBhIXiP-OEzPfEKYR0I1wm-pSOiJhYEeVw7HVkQ3weq89-o/s400/farmersmart.jpg" /></a> Area chefs and foodies have an abundance of riches with the choice of three different farmers markets for their gastronomic pleasure during the year. And it starts this weekend. Saturday brings April showers but also the start of Farmers Market season to Wilmington. The grandaddy of area farmers markets opens on the Riverfront for a “Preview Day” this April 2 It takes the next weekend off for Azalea Festival but will then be open April 16, thru December 17, with the best of area farmers products. Here’s how Wilmington describes its famers market: “The Riverfront Market was developed to provide a place for local growers, producers, artisans and crafters to sell their goods directly to consumers, to educate consumers about local farming and seasonal eating, to encourage and promote the use of locally grown farm products and to enhance quality of life in Greater Wilmington by providing a community activity that fosters social gathering and interaction.” It’s more than just food! Wrightsville Beach opens its market the following month on Monday May 2. It will run thru September 5. You can find it across from the Old Post Office. Carolina Beach will open its market May 14, and will be there thru the end of the year. Look for it near the Boardwalk. All three markets are open from 8 am to 1 pm. Carolina Beach and Wilmington are on Saturday. But note, Wrightsville is open on Monday. Come on down and get some fresh produce, fruits, breads, meats and more!!WELCOMEtotheBEACH- BEACHES of SOUTHEASTERN NChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984596884205262802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597324206473545020.post-89645031603747170102011-03-22T17:14:00.001-07:002011-03-22T17:21:24.552-07:00Azalea Festival Wilmington NC - Historical Home Tour<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicK20ao2Kpa4YeG1Le7l8Cip2_9QfvBVhEDn4B8ARILAVscZYMGb6HG69bph301NtU2ssAoPbKZeDh1f4rkNisP1GwXWynZ-1kRFqPIBmyNx06edNkb6Ov5sZld8vau7RMXeIlOda2l4U/s1600/burns+huggins+house.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587063460791664690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicK20ao2Kpa4YeG1Le7l8Cip2_9QfvBVhEDn4B8ARILAVscZYMGb6HG69bph301NtU2ssAoPbKZeDh1f4rkNisP1GwXWynZ-1kRFqPIBmyNx06edNkb6Ov5sZld8vau7RMXeIlOda2l4U/s400/burns+huggins+house.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTcmuTEAiiJwl6Ql6Z8ANAh6IXRKdFvlpZDHXD1rfUv3Xl3YdMmzJOMyq5kYOrIVB_ULseFnlyZM5udWN1IzK16c94a31R0kwE7UWhmrQLD7k-U0olBIqp_irNslhIHYsyM3ryW8xvrwM/s1600/P7310147.JPG"></a><br /><br /><div><br />A Historic Home Tour put on by the Historic Wilmington Foundation. will take place during the Azalea Festival. Self-guided tour throughout some of Wilmington's finest homes. Saturday, April 9 from 1 pm - 6 pm and Sunday, April 10 from 1 pm to 5 pm. Tickets are $25 each. Groups of 10 are available for $22 each. Children 12 and under are free with a ticketed adult. Come and see Wilmington's finest historical homes on tour... </div><div>historical homes wilmington nc</div></div>WELCOMEtotheBEACH- BEACHES of SOUTHEASTERN NChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984596884205262802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597324206473545020.post-26238790354233594482011-03-20T13:47:00.001-07:002011-03-20T13:50:17.806-07:00Condo 1 block to WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH - $ 179900.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsZJT-u0NhmMpzEVENtUUYnkSLcf_3dc4tMhIQ9TGn8DW0gWB3eTHbkVDWwHCxrAQsWxU6Xy-r5ZhLa2mHnk3kuEhyphenhyphens4BB0vLqtaKNbJ1x3Mu1J1TlwqplO50OEjFnFSK9F4zjct4l_Yg/s1600/459404.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586266727805375746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsZJT-u0NhmMpzEVENtUUYnkSLcf_3dc4tMhIQ9TGn8DW0gWB3eTHbkVDWwHCxrAQsWxU6Xy-r5ZhLa2mHnk3kuEhyphenhyphens4BB0vLqtaKNbJ1x3Mu1J1TlwqplO50OEjFnFSK9F4zjct4l_Yg/s400/459404.jpg" /></a> Want a beach condo? Here is a super deal - foreclosure -1 bedroom, 1 block over the bridge to Wrightsville Beach.<br />And what a location - walk to all the good stuff on the beach - Kohls for ice cream, the WB boat slips, restaurants everything anyone could want at the beach.. Sun, sand and surf.. waiting for you... Good price, good deal.WELCOMEtotheBEACH- BEACHES of SOUTHEASTERN NChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984596884205262802noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1597324206473545020.post-7599609561008930102011-03-16T18:31:00.000-07:002011-03-16T18:44:15.316-07:00Market Update: CAROLINA BEACH AND KURE BEACH<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ty7kbxYVqYElTA3Fq6zmnQGmceC_Mk8E0mAdnfJ7bpbaGETeoY5Ql_v5ykO6mK5jOFJAxTnq6BBLokm89ytRDa79GBtbnykjCEu8-QhBmz8OK60-fEfiyIZ9lCsUZLW5ereKu6HDAYw/s1600/Picture+197.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5584856913054382130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ty7kbxYVqYElTA3Fq6zmnQGmceC_Mk8E0mAdnfJ7bpbaGETeoY5Ql_v5ykO6mK5jOFJAxTnq6BBLokm89ytRDa79GBtbnykjCEu8-QhBmz8OK60-fEfiyIZ9lCsUZLW5ereKu6HDAYw/s400/Picture+197.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Lots of deals right now at Carolina Beach and Kure Beach. IRC just had a price drop of $ 50 K on an oceanfront home. It is now priced at $ 525K for oceanfront. These are 2003 or earlier prices. In 2005 this would've have been closer to a 1 million dollar asking price.</div><div> </div><div>Buy now for investment and future enjoyment - prices will never be this low again. </div><div>Carolina & Kure Beaches - There are currently 395 single family homes for sale and this represents little change from February 1, 2011 and 8.4% of our total WRAR inventory. The average list price is $381,410 and decrease of about $8,596 from February. In February there were 18 homes sold, divide that by the homes available and you have a 21.9 monthly supply of homes in Carolina and Kure Beach. The average sold price for the month of February was $266,633 and is up $35,680 from last month. When we look at a rolling 12 months for Carolina & Kure Beach we are up by 66 units and our sold prices are down 7.2% from the previous rolling 12 months.</div><div> </div><div>Info provided by David Flory of Cunningham Mort in Wilmington </div><div> </div><div>For listings and more see <a href="http://www.welcometothebeach.com/">www.welcometothebeach.com</a> and <a href="http://www.wilmingtonbeachhomes.com/">www.wilmingtonbeachhomes.com</a> </div>WELCOMEtotheBEACH- BEACHES of SOUTHEASTERN NChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01984596884205262802noreply@blogger.com0