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By Kathy Knight on 3/29/2010 9:20 PM
This article was on Facebook in the Lumina News Section IMPULSIVE TRAVELER Beach chic on the North Carolina coast Lumina Station, just outside Wrightsville Beach, N.C., houses sophisticated boutiques and eclectic eateries. Lumina Station, just outside Wrightsville Beach, N.C., houses sophisticated boutiques and eclectic eateries. (Logan Mock-Bunting) |    

By Amanda McClements Martin Sunday, March 28, 2010 For a solid 10 minutes, my friend had been strutting back and forth, assessing a pair of gorgeous Loeffler Randall sandals on her feet. With tan straps piled on a towering 5-inch heel, the shoe would turn heads on the streets of any fashion-obsessed urban center. Same goes for the boutique I was standing in with four friends, all huge windows and minimalist white-on-white decor. This Story IMPULSIVE TRAVELER: Beach chic on the Carolina coast

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By Kathy Knight on 3/18/2010 7:52 PM
63rd North Carolina Azalea Festival Set for April 7-10 in Wilmington, NC. Come and experience southern beauty and hospitality at its best.

The Princess pageant has already taken place and the Princess and her court chosen. The standout performer have been announced –

Goo Goo Dolls with Collective Soul - Thursday, April 8th, 2010.  Montgomery Gentry - Friday, April 9th, 2010.  There will be the Circus, a huge Parade with Parade Grand Marshall local Carolina Beach native Kim Munley hero shooter of the Texas Base who shot the errant Dr. There will be house tours, garden tours hosted by southern belles as below,  a garden party  a street fair with over 100 vendors and all kinds of events. For more information see the events website at www.azaleafest.org.   Prepare early to attend this fun event as 100,000 come to town for the festivities… Barnpartyazaleafes.4-06 159
By Kathy Knight on 3/15/2010 7:28 PM
If you look at the market in Southeastern NC based on statistics compiled by David Flory of Cunningham Mortgage Associates of Wilmington- Carolina and Kure Beaches are the best bets in the areas market. There are currently 504 single family homes for sale and this represents a 12 unit increase over February 2010 and 9.6% of our total WRAR inventory.  The average list price is $428,746 a decrease of about $2,970 from January. In February there were 15 homes sold, divide that by the homes available and you have a 33.6 monthly supply of homes in Carolina and Kure Beach (this is high because our low sales in February). The average sold price for the month of February was $296,033 and is down from last month. In February 2009 we had 16 home sales at an average $320,344. When we look at our rolling 12 months March 1, 2009 to February 28, 2010 we have 282 homes sold at an average price of $294,934. While March 1, 2008 to February 28, 2009 we had 247 homes sold at an average price of $358,898.   Give me a call if you...
By Kathy Knight on 3/15/2010 4:29 PM
According to Jim Wallace , CEO of Intracoastal Realty Corp sales contracts are way up over last year… Check out the numbers for yourself::

 

Here are the numbers for the first ten weeks of the year:  Transactions: 2009:    248    2010:  339   a 37% increase.                                                                                     Volume:          2009    $69,527,000       2010   $104,654,218    a 51%  increase.   Looks like our buyers are back in town.   The tax incentive certainly helps. As a reminder this will end on April 30,2010 and expires on June 30,2010. To take advantage of this great buying opportunity you need to move it and buy something now.

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By Kathy Knight on 3/12/2010 8:24 PM
Series Part 2 - Types of Beach Properties for Sale in Southeastern NC - Timeshare (edit/delete) The appeal of the beach beckons in the summer as a good part of the nation hits the road to visit their favorite beach for relaxation and rejuvenation.Their are many different types of properties to choose from and one is the Timeshare. The picture is of a timeshare currently on the market at Wrightsville Beach for $ 159,000, for 5 weeks per year use. This is generally a...
By Kathy Knight on 3/12/2010 6:04 PM
  The appeal of Beaches are universal but there are many different ways that a buyer or investor can enjoy the beach....
By Kathy Knight on 3/12/2010 6:00 PM
- 20 min to Beaches (edit/delete) Eagles Nest is an attractive  "leafy" neighborhood with a good midtown location. It has access to...
By Kathy Knight on 3/12/2010 5:57 PM
  Carolina Beach's Island Hardware got a new and very attractive facelift. The owners of this "we have everything" hardware store are Dennis and Wanda Barber. They have recently put a new face on their hardware store in Carolina Beach. The store will now have everything for a day of fishing or a day at the beach. It carries tackle, bait, all kinds of reels, sunglasses and with its new addition will be adding clothes. Just bring your toothbrush when you come to Carolina Beach because you can find everything you need right here for your vacation. Grand opening was March 27,2009. The mayor of Carolina Beach will be on hand to welcome all the residents to this attractive new store. Good luck Dennis and...

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