Family Night is every Tuesday from 6:30pm-8:30pm and has bouncy toys, karaoke and plenty more.   Bingo on the Boardwalk & Jazz at the Lake on Wednesday Night! Featuring El Jaye Johnson playing from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. July 28th.   Fireworks and Live Music – Everyday Thursday night come out and enjoy the fireworks and music.  This week features the Daniel Parish Band.  The boardwalk offers many rides and great food to enjoy. Rides are open on weekdays from 5 pm to 11 pm and weekends 5 pm to midnight.   Every Saturday from 8:00am to 1:00pm the Carolina Beach Farmer's Market provides farm fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits, wine, NC peanut products, homemade baked goods, garden plants and herbs, fresh eggs, organic berries, free range meats, sauces and spices, hand made soaps and candles, unique arts and crafts, cooking demonstrations from local ch... [More]

CNN Money recently wrote an article about some of America’s most unusual planned communities- must be over 55 and children can only visit for 3 weeks at a time, a pedestrian-friendly utopia, a Holy planned community… The article did not mention of any communities in Southeastern North Carolina. But as you head up Highway 17 from Brunswick County to Pender County and you will pass many great places to live! Our area’s communities are situated in an ideal location. The climate, landscape and amenities are perfect for folks looking to retire, relocate and enjoy!  We encourage you to find your lifestyle.  Search our website to see the many communities and learn about our way of life! And if you want to learn more about lifestyles, see our Facebook living pages for Landfall, Porter’s Neck, Waterford, Magnolia Greens, and Brunswick Forest.

When walking into a house for sale, buyers need to feel like it could be theirs to move right into! You want to showcase your home in a way that catches people’s attention and draws them to the incredible features. And Size matters. Seeing every square inch of your home is what helps get it sold. It’s important to show off your space so that buyers can visualize enough room for all of their belongings. Here are 5 designer tips on how to show off your space: 1. Scale down the furniture: By having too many large pieces of furniture in a small room, a space can feel more cramped. Select smaller-scale furniture over large, chunky options. A good choice: furniture with wooden legs or unskirted chairs, so that you can see through the furniture to the floor underneath to open up a room. 2. Beware of overly busy patterns: Too many bold patterns in a room with fabrics and acc... [More]

This is a busy weekend for the Wilmington area! Loads of people will be coming into town to celebrate the Fourth of July.  And why not! We love living here and can understand why others want to come and enjoy our beaches and activities too. Wilmington was featured in the July/August edition of Coastal Living magazine as one of the top 10 places to enjoy the 4th of July. Coastal Living selected cities based on the activities provided before and after the show as well as the big firework display. This is quite a compliment- other hotspots like San Francisco, Honolulu, Chicago and Jekyll Island are also featured. The firework show over the battleship is one of the largest in our region and attracts all ages.  The Battleship Blast starts at 9 leaving plenty of time to enjoy historic downtown Wilmington before and after the performance. The Riverfront celebration will be ... [More]

Summer concerts are a great way to wind down and relax after a busy work week. Just grab a chair, relax and listen to the tunes.  The concerts are perfect for all generations in all areas of town. Here are some choices for the next few weeks. Enjoy!   Mayfaire Summer Concert Series Friday nights through September 3, from 6-dark On the lawn behind HHGregg. Blankets, chairs, Pets and coolers welcome.   Downtown Sundown Summer Concert Series Friday nights through August 3, from 6pm until 10pm In front of the Federal Courthouse at the corner of Front & Market Street   Sounds of Summer Series at Wrightsville Beach Thursdays nights- June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, August 5 from 6:30-8 Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic to enjoy a music-filled evening in the park.    Wrightsville Beach Park   Airlie Garden Series Friday nights, ... [More]

For a change of pace, today's blog is about our local markets....but not real estate markets! It's the season of fresh and tasty goods at Farmer's Markets.  This is a great way to suppport local farmers, producers and artists. And if fruits and veggies aren't your thing- try delicious baked items, cheeses, seafood, crafts and more!  There are several local farmer's markets to take advantage of no matter what area of town you live in: Riverfront Farmer's Market- Open Saturdays from 8-1 in downtown Wilmington. Open until December 18th. Wrightsville Beach Farmer's Market- Open on Mondays from 8-1 across from the post office. Open until October 27th.   Waterfront Market in Southport- Open on Wednesdays from 8-1 at Fort Johnson Garrison Lawn Bay Street. Open until November 10th. Carolina Beach Farmer's Market- Open on S... [More]