If you are looking for a new community in Brunswick County give me a call.  Brunswick County is one of the fastest growing areas in the country.  There are a variety of communities popping up every day and I would be happy to help you with any information that you need.  I would love to help you find the perfect community as there is certainly a neighborhood in Brunswick County for everyone and every price range.  Some of the newer neighborhoods are Brunswick Forest, Lanvale Forest, Grayson Park, Windsor Park and more!  To learn more about Brunswick County or Brunswick County Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395.

 Rather than fighting traffic on the highways this Labor Day Weekend why not enjoy the beach, have some fun and look at Wilmington Real Estate!  Enjoy the holiday weekend and some of the area activities:

•  MAYFAIRE MUSIC ON THE TOWN, Friday from 6-9.  There will only be a few summer concerts after this weekend so join the fun on the lawn behind Linens ‘n Things for this weeks band, Michele & the Midnight Blues.  Bring your cooler, chairs, a picnic and your friends!  Mayfaire Town Center is located off of Military Cutoff Road. 
• DEAF AWARENESS DAY AT THE NC AQUARIUM, Saturday at the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher.  Sign language, captioning or scripting will enhance most of the activities of the day-animal feedings, live-animal presentations and films-plus interpeters will assist visitors in the admissions lobby. An interpeter will also be available at the touch pool and the “Lets Talk Turtle” loggerhead sea turtle booth.  The dive program will include an interpeter assisting with questions for the diver.
• CAROLINA BEACH FILM SERIES, Sunday at dusk.  This week’s movies is “Fantastic Four: Rise of Silver Surfer”.  Join the fun iat the lake in Carolina Beach!
• CAROLINA BEACH FIREWORKS, Thursday near the boardwalk in Carolina Beach.  The fireworks are free and begin after the sun has gone down.  Arrive early to get a spot on the beach!
• GRAND HOTEL, Wednesday through Sunday at 8pm.  The show takes place at Thalian Hall and is presented by the Opera House Theatre Company.
• VERONICA’S ROOM, Thursday through Sunday at 8pm.  Big Dawg presents at Thalian Hall Studio Theatre in Historic Downtown Wilmington.

To learn more about any of these weekend activities or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395.

Great news for Brunswick County teachers!  There has been an increase in money from Brunswick County that will allow the school system to give pay raises and to add teaching positions.  The Board of Education approved a $106.9 million budget for the 2007-2008 fiscal year which is 8% higher than last years budget.  To learn more about Brunswick County or Brunswick County Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395.

July was one of two months since January that the Wilmington MLS has had a decline in listing inventory.  That is great news but the other great news is that Wilmington’s average sales price continues to remain ahead of 2006 which is going against national trends.  The average year to date sales price is 2.7% ahead of 2006 this time last year.  While the number of sold units is down from previous years, July did see an increase from previous months.  To learn more about Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395.

This is a great new listing in Orchard Park subdivision located in the Ogden area of Wilmington.  Orchard Park is convenient to Wrightsville Beach, Mayfaire Town Center, I-40, I-140, Ogden Park, UNCW, Historic Downtown Wilmington and much more!  To learn more about this Orchard Park home or any Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395. 

It is hard to believe that tomorrow, August 27th, is the first day of school!  New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender County Schools begin tomorrow so make sure you leave a little extra time in the morning for your daily commute even if you do not have kids starting school!  Contact me to learn more about Wilmington area schools or visit my website at www.LivingByTheCoast.com for more school information. 

There is a new skate part in the works for New Hanover County.  A young Wrightsville Beach resident, Fisher Hardee, presented a power-point presentation to the Board of Alderman at Wrightsville Beach along with a petition of 800 signatures of people who support the idea of a skate park.  Wrightsville Beach leaders liked the idea and plan to add the park to the five year parks and recreation plan.  The plan also includes a bike path, a new outdoor ampitheater, a basketball court and lights at the tennis courts.  To learn more about Wrightsville Beach or Wrightsville Beach Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395.