Pender County is getting closer to obtaining a boat ramp.  Currently Hampstead residents have to drive to Wrightsville Beach or Surf City to put their boat in the water.  The ramp is located off of Lewis Road in Hampstead.  To learn more about this topic or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit me at www.livingbythecoast.com.

I am hosting an Open House at 310 Oakmont Drive in Cross Creek subdivision.  Cross Creek is located in Hampstead which is only about fifteen minutes north of Wilmington and just minutes to Topsail Beach.  Hampstead is a growing area but this Cross Creek home is a peaceful, country setting.  To learn more about this Open House or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit my web site at www.livingbythecoast.com.

There are some great events going on this weekend in Wilmington.  There are also going to be quite a few open houses this weekend and it is a fantastic time to buy a home in Wilmington!  Here is the line up: 

• RIVERFRONT FARMER’S MARKET, Saturday, 8-12pm.  The market is located on Water Street in Historic Downtown Wilmington. 
• FOURTH FRIDAY GALLERY WALK, Friday from 6-9pm.  This event is held at various galleries in Historic Downtown Wilmington.  Artist discussions, live music, wine, food and other traditional art related activities. 
• 4TH ANNUAL MAYFAIRE “MUSIC ON THE TOWN” CONCERT SERIES, Friday from 6-9pm.  The concert will take place on the lawn behind Linens ‘n Things at Mayfaire Town Center. 
• DOWNTOWN SUNDOWN CONCERT SERIES, Friday from 5:30-10pm.  Every Friday enjoy a free music series in downtown Wilmington at Riverfront Park on Water Street.  Beer, wine and food will be for sale. 
• WILMINGTON’S WORLD WAR II SHIPYARD EXHIBIT at Cape Fear Museum on Market Street.  Explore historic photographs and shipyard artifacts that help tell Wilmington’s World War II story.
• THE GRADUATE, Thursday to Sunday at Thalian Hall. 
• NATIONAL WOMEN IN BLUES FESTIVAL, Friday at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater (Carolina Beach Road) & Saturday at The Celler (3rd Street). 
• FALL FESTIVAL AND STREET FAIR, Saturday at 10am.  The New Castle Street Art and Antique District will host its second annual Fall Festival and Street Fair.  Proceeds will benefit the Ability Garden at the NHC Arboretum. 
• 2008 NC SHELL SHOW, Friday through Sunday at the Cape Fear Museum.  Participants from up and down the East Coast. 
• BATTLESHIP ALIVE, Saturday from 8am-5pm and Sunday from 8am-12pm at the Battleship North Carolina.  Watch and interact with World War II living history interpreters as they bring the Ship to life by enacting daily duties and drills. 
• BIRD FEST 2008, Saturday, 9am at Airlie Gardens.  Discover the diverse interests of Cape Fear River Audubon which focuses on not only the bird conservation but also monthly educational programs, nature hikes, and presentations by area professionals. 
• AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY DAY AT THE BELLAMY MANSION, Saturday at 10am.  Experience the Bellamy Mansion with a focus on 19th century African American History of the area.
• GOSSIP, GRAVES AND GRAPES AT OAKDALE CEMETARY, Sunday at 4pm. Enjoy a spirit filled afternoon lawn party with delicacies and wine. 
• HAMPSTEAD SPOT FESTIVAL, Friday through Sunday on U.S. Hwy 17 next to Topsail High School.  The festival will take place Friday through Sunday.  Dinner will be served on Saturday and Sunday.  There will also be amusement rides, a variety show, and arts & crafts. 

I will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE on Saturday from 1-4pm at 310 Oakmont Drive in Hampstead.  Stop by and view this fantastic home!

To learn more about the Wilmington Weekend events or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or go to my website at www.livingbythecoast.com.

It was a beautiful day at the beach in the Greater Wilmington area!  There was a nice breeze, very little humidity, plenty of sunshine and moderate temperatures.  The water felt great and everyone had a great time playing on the beach, including my dog Baci!  To learn more about any of the Wilmington beaches or Wilmington NC Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395.

It looks like it will be another great beach week in Wilmington!  Enjoy one of the many area beaches:  Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Topsail Beach, Oak Island, Holden Beach, Sunset Beach and Ocean Isle.  To learn more about Wilmington Weather or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395. 

Coming soon to Hampstead will be a new shopping center which will be a part of the growing development along Highway 17 in Pender County.  Lowes Foods, a trendy restaurant and a salon are a few of the stores slated to be built.  The Hampstead Towne Center is scheduled to open next summer.  Hampstead is located about fifteen minutes north of Wilmington, NC.  To learn more about the Hampstead Towne Center or Hampstead Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395.

It looks like it will be a great weather week!  It may be hard to go to work everyday with this type of forecast so try to take a day off and head to one of the area beaches.  To learn more about Wilmington Weather or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395.