I was recently awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS. 

REALTORS who receive the CRS Designation have completed advanced courses and have demonstrated professional expertise in the field of residential real estate.  The CRS Designees are an elite group with less than 4% of REALTORS nationwide earning the designation.   

Home buyers and sellers can be assured that CRS Designees subscribe to the strict REALTOR code of ethics, have access to the latest technology and are specialists in helping clients maximize profits and minimize costs when buying or selling a home. 

To learn more about Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit my website at www.livingbythecoast.com.

If you were out shopping yesterday, the “day after” Christmas, you may have expected long lines or rude people and you were probably very surprised how smooth it went at most stores in the Wilmington area.  Area stores offered great bargains, had their staff ready to assist and it made for a very pleasant shopping experience.  The return lines moved briskly and the wait times were eliminated.  I was actually able to get my husband to shop with me, maybe it was the bribe of lunch at La Costa?  To learn more about shopping in Wilmington or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit my website at www.livingbythecoast.com.

This listing is located just north of Wilmington in Castle Hayne.  This established neighborhood is convenient to the airport, Wrightsboro, I-40, the beaches and GE.  The lower taxes and country setting make it very appealing to any buyer.  Interest rates are fantastic now so it is time to move now if you do not want to miss out on the low rates.  To learn more about this Castle Hayne home or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit my website at www.livingbythecoast.com.

I was reading about a new Holiday tradition that is starting at Mayfaire Town Center on Friday, November 28th at 6:30pm.  There will be a one-of-a-kind outdoor Winter Wonderland complete with snow!  Mayfaire is creating a unique, memorable experience that will make the magic of the holiday season even brighter.  Mayfaire Town Center is located on Military Cutoff at Eastwood Road near Wrightsville Beach.  To learn more about Mayfaire Town Center or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit my website at www.livingbythecoast.com.

There are some fun events going on this weekend!  Try to fit looking at Wilmington Real Estate into your day.  There are plenty of open houses and great deals out there!   Here is the line up: 

• RIVERFRONT FARMER’S MARKET, Saturday from 8am-12:30pm on Water Street in Downtown Wilmington.
• NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, Saturday at Cape Fear Community College.  This Saturday there will be a point artifact identification workshop. 
• 14TH ANNUAL CUCALORUS FILM FESTIVAL, through Saturday at Jengo’s Playhouse in Historic Downtown Wilmington.  Screening over 200 documentaries, features and shorts, the festival draws visitors from around the world.
• ROCK AND ROLL GODS, Thursday through Saturday at The Brown Coat Pub & Theatre.  Set in the 70’s the plays delves into the music, culture and the world at that time.
• EVIL DEAD:  THE MUSICAL, Friday through Sunday at the City Stage.
• CANDLELIGHT TOURS OF MOORES CREEK, Saturday at Moores Creek National Battlefield from 7-9pm.  Free!
• HIDDEN BATTLESHIP, Saturday, 8am at the Battleship North Carolina.  A three hour behind the scenes tour of the battleship.
• NC HOLIDAY FLOTILLA 5K RUN & FUN LOOP WALK, Saturday at 9am.  Start and finish at the Wrightsville Beach Town Park.  Registration begins at 7:30am and the race starts at 9am. 
• SANTA ARRIVES!, Saturday, 10am at Independence Mall. 
• HALYBURTON FALL NATURE FESTIVAL, Saturday at 10am.  Enjoy hayrides, birds of prey presentation, snake and turtle feeding, nature exhibitors, music and much more. 
• RUTHIE FOSTER, Saturday, 8pm at UNCW’s Kenan Auditorium.

To learn more about any of these weekend events or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit my website at www.livingbythecoast.com.

The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is offering a fun, new water conservation challenge to all local water users.  “Pledge 2 save 5″ encourages all customers/water users to save at least five gallons of water per day.  Pledge participants will be entered into a monthly drawing to win a home water conservation kit and of course conserving water will result in a lower water bill!  To learn more about water conservation or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit my website at www.livingbythecoast.com.