WELCOME to the BEACH

Intracoastal Realty Corp - A Company with a Conscience

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:52:58 -0600

I am an agent with Intracoastal Realty Corp. It is a privately owned company started by a giant of a man in stature and with great marketing savvy and skill. It was started over 30 years ago by Jim Wallace as a beach boutique type office to sell oceanfront high rise condos at Wrightsville Beach. Today it is a giant in the real estate community with a commanding share of the Wilmington market in luxury and beach properties. There are over 200 agents and 5 offices. But this market leader is also a good corporate neighbor. Jim Wallace started the Intracoastal Realty Teacher's Fund to benefit the more than 70,000 students in our local area. As of October 2009, The Teachers Fund has awarded local schools over $ 180,351.00. Jim's mother who recently passed away was a teacher and he wanted to help all the teachers in the area who often dip into their own pockets to help students with supplies and the like. The Teacher's Fund is just one way Intracoastal Realty gives back to the wonderful place we've called "home" for the past 33 years. Its great to be part of such a giving community of realtors..

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

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Cucalorus 15 Starts tomorrow in Wilmington NC

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:44:42 -0600

Cucalorus Film Festival This Week in Wilmington NC

Cucalorus Film Festival starts tommorow in venues all over Wilmington, NC. Over 1000 films were submitted for the 15 year old festival. However 150 made it in the festival. You can buy tickets at the door for most films however the season passes to all films are sold out. Many new movies are featured here including international films. A full schedule of events is available on Cuculorus Film Festival website http://www.cuculorus.org/. Some of these good films are only $ 10.00. One hugely anticipated movie Precious will be shown during the festival. It will be a good opportunity to see some good indie flicks...

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

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What's Happening in Wilmington NC and its Beaches....

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:33:21 -0600

Lots happening here in Wilmington and its Beaches weekend...

Beach to Battleship Triathalon - all day Saturday - will cut off traffic starts at Wrightsville Beach and then heads downtown to Battleship. They expect city traffic to be backed up all day. Watch out for runners and bikers.

11th Annual Festival Latino will take place Saturday at Hugh McRae Park from 11-8. Food, fun and entertainment. Sports Resale at Legion Stadium - all day 9-8pm. $1.00 to attend.

WineTasting at the Cape Fear Museum Benefit - $ 65.00. See www.capefearmuseum.org.

Soup for the Troops will take place at Mayfaire Town Center from 11 - 3 pm. $2.00 to attend.

Kite Festival at Wrightsville Beach all day Saturday and Sunday. Great event - huge kites of all kinds of things....

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

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LOL Fridays - Job Interview in Texas

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:40:13 -0500

Job Interview in Texas

A man seeking to join an East Texas Sheriff's Department is being interviewed. The Deputy doing the interview says: "Your qualifications all look good, but there is an attitude suitability test that you must take before you can be accepted."Then, sliding a service pistol and a box of ammo across the desk, he says:
"Take this pistol and go out and shoot
six illegal aliens,
six meth dealers,
six Muslim extremists,
and a rabbit. " "Why the rabbit?"

"Great attitude," says the Sergeant. "When can you start?"

Contributed by BOBBOB Daniel

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

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NEWSFLASH!!! NEW AQUARIUM and Pier to be Built in Carolina Beach .....

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:42:03 -0500

NEWSFLASH!! NEWSFLASH!! The town of Carolina Beach last night at the council meeting passed a resolution to build a new pier and AQUARIUM. The aquarium would be a joint effort between the city of Carolina Beach and NC Aquarium. This is great news for the central business district of Carolina Beach and the neighboring properties - namely the Beach Harbour subdivision pictured above. These several parcels of land are currently vacant having been purchased as part of the now defunct Arcadius project. This will certainly be a shot in the arm for the local economy that will need to build it and support but benefit from increased area traffic and business. By the way I have a condo for sale in the above building for $ 159,900. What a great buy and who can beat that location... Posted by WELCOMEtotheBEACH- BEACHES

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

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What's Happening this Weekend in Wilmington NC and its Beaches.

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:30:39 -0500

Saturday, October 10, 2009

What's Happening this Weekend in Wilmington , NC and its Beaches

This weekend at Pleasure Island - Carolina and Kure Beaches is the Pleasure Island Seafood and Jazz Festival. There will be 15 bands including Delbert McClinton among the notables. There will be food, crafts, drinks and great views of the Cape Fear River. Don't miss this one. All info can be obtained on the Pleasure Island website- http://www.pleasureislandnc.org/. Tickets are $30.00 for this event.

ART IN THE ARBORETUM
The Arboretum located at 6206 Oleander Drive in Wilmington will be the site for two days of Art in The Arboretum. Price: $5.00 free for children 14 and under
Phone: (910) 798-7660
Age Suitability: All Ages
Saturday, October 10, 2009 - Sunday, October 11, 2009
Saturday, October 10th 10:00AM-4:00PM and Sunday, October 11th 10:00AM-4:00PM
The Arboretum located at 6206 Oleander Drive in Wilmington will be the site for two days of Art in The Arboretum. The event will feature many well-known local artists works displayed and for purchase, not only works on canvas but other potters, wood artists, all sorts of sculptures and basket weavers. It will be one of the largest gatherings of outdoor art in the area. The Ability Garden will also have a plant sale with small, reasonably priced fall plants. Live music will be provided by local area musicians. What better time to stroll the Arboretum's beautiful grounds and spend time by the dragon sculpture and water features or discover the japanese tea house and garden. It's two days of fun for the entire family. Children can explore the children's garden and cottage and there's even picnic tables and shade.
Delight in the warm beauty of Autumn in Southeastern North Carolina and get ideas for plants and shrubs you can plant at home--it's all at the Art in the Arboretum, Saturday, October 10th from 10:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday, October 11th from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Admission is $5.00 and free for children 14 and under.

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

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LOL FRIDAY - DID I READ THAT SIGN RIGHT??

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:04:22 -0500

Check out these actual signs:

TOILET OUT OF ORDER. PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW

In a Laundromat:AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT

In a Memphis department store: BARGAIN BASEMENT UPSTAIRS

In an office: WOULD THE PERSON WHO TOOK THE STEP LADDER YESTERDAY PLEASE BRING IT BACK OR FURTHER STEPS WILL BE TAKEN

In an office:AFTER COFFEE BREAK STAFF SHOULD EMPTY THE COFFEE POT AND STAND UPSIDE DOWN ON THE DRAINING BOARD

Outside a secondhand shop:WE EXCHANGE ANYTHING - BICYCLES, WASHING MACHINES, ETC. WHY NOT BRING YOUR WIFE ALONG AND GET A WONDERFUL BARGAIN?

Notice in health food shop window: CLOSED DUE TO ILLNESS

Spotted in a safari park:ELEPHANTS PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR

Seen during a conference:FOR ANYONE WHO HAS CHILDREN AND DOESN'T KNOW IT, THERE IS A DAY CARE ON THE 1ST FLOOR

Notice in a farmer's field: THE FARMER ALLOWS WALKERS TO CROSS THE FIELD FOR FREE, BUT THE BULL CHARGES.

Message on a leaflet: IF YOU CANNOT READ, THIS LEAFLET WILL TELL YOU HOW TO GET LESSONS

On a repair shop door: WE CAN REPAIR ANYTHING. (PLEASE KNOCK HARD ON THE DOOR - THE BELL DOESN'T WORK)

Now that you've smiled at least once, it's your turn to spread the stupidity and send this to someone you want to bring a smile to (maybe even a chuckle). We all need a good laugh.

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

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What's Happening This Weekend in Wilmington NC -Riverfest and Artist Tour

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:49:27 -0500

October 3-4 - Riverfest - one of Wilmington's biggest festivals is this weekend. Celebrating its 31 year history the festival sited alongside the Cape Fear is expected to draw 100,000 people this year. There are hundreds of crafters, shagging by the river, an 8k mile race, a benefit for Students, a kids zone, an advernture zone. a wakeboarding event on the river, fireworks on Saturday night, lots of free bands, skateboarding, food -great fair type food - fried dough, hot sausage, turkey legs etc. The 54-foot privateer Meka II of Beaufort will be docked just off the Coast Guard lot on Water Street. It comes "armed" with eight cannons and can be viewed on Saturday and Sunday.
Plan to come and enjoy the festivities and the great food.... Also there are great places to stay in town - quaint BandB's and hotels - let me know if you need a recommendation.

Also on Friday night , October 2, from 6- 9 pm, there is the 1st of the month artists tour of the WAWAs - Wrightsville Area Working Studios artists association. The First Fridays Studio Crawl is their special open house event held the 1st Friday of every month. Discover what the WAWAS are all about... WAWAS include Deborah Cavanaugh- folk artist and jewelry designer at 5028 Wrightsville Avenue, Mitzy Jonkeheer - metalsmith , 214 pine Grove Drive, Julia Jensen - handmade glass beads, 231 Dixie Ave and Gail Powell - oils and watercolors, 820 Macmillan Ave apt 9, Village green Apts. Come to see Wilmington talented artists in their own venues..

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

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Whats Happening this Weekend in Wilmington, NC

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:31:55 -0500

Festivals, Festivals and more festivals are what's going on in Wilmington NC and its surrounding area.... Saturday and Sunday there are competing festivals - the brand new Italian fest that will be held in Leland in the Cross Creek Commons in front of Walmart. There is to be food and more food, games, and music. I am sure you can even find a bocce game to play too. You can find our more information about this event at www.capefearitalianfestival.com

Also in Hampstead there is the Spot Festival. The spot fish is served at this event and although I have gone and not eaten the spot - people really tend to enjoy it. There will be all kinds of food, entertainment and crafters. This is on Hwy 17 in Hampstead where there will be lots of parking. You can check out more information at www.ncspotfestival.com.

Tonite in downtown Wilmington is the local 4th Friday Gallery Nights from 6- 9 pm. Downtown art galleries and studios open themselves to the public in a self guided after hours tour of the local arts community. This is a free event and the galleries participating can be found at wwww.fourthfridayswilmington.com.

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

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LOL FRIDAYs - THE OPTIMIST ...A Little Joke....

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:32:49 -0500

A LITTLE TWO YEAR OLD GIRL IS SITTING ON THE TOILET. HER MOTHER THINKS SHE HAS BEEN IN THERE TOO LONG, SO SHE GOES IN TO SEE WHAT'S UP. THE LITTLE GIRL IS SITTING ON THE TOILET LOOKING AT A BOOK. BUT ABOUT EVERY 10 SECONDS OR SO SHE PUTS THE BOOK DOWN, GRIPS ONTO TO THE TOILET SEAT WITH HER LEFT HAND AND HITS HERSELF ON TOP OF THE HEAD WITH HER RIGHT HAND. HER MOTHER SAYS: "CASSIE, ARE YOU ALL RIGHT? YOU'VE BEEN IN HERE FOR A WHILE.CASSIE SAYS: "I'M FINE, MOMMY.. I JUST HAVEN'T GONE 'DOODY' YET."MOTHER SAYS: "OK, YOU CAN STAY HERE A FEW MORE MINUTES. BUT, CASSIE, WHY ARE YOU HITTING YOURSELF ON THE HEAD?" CASSIE SAYS: "WORKS FOR KETCHUP."

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

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What's Happening this Weekend in Wilmington NC and Its Beaches

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:26:48 -0500

This weekend in Wilmington NC is the perennial favorite - The Secret Garden Tour. This is a tour of private home gardens some that have never been viewed by the public. Tickets are available at Latimer House on 3rd Street. There is one garden on the tour that has 9 fountains. You can checkout the homes on the tour at Latimerhouse.org. The tour is today and tomorrow. Most gardens are downtown in the historical district and this is a benefit for Latimer House. Also this weekend there is music at Mayfair Shopping Towne - the Daniel Parish Band will be playing Americana and folk tonite from 6PM behind World Market. Also the downtown riverside Farmers Market is on Saturday with fresh vegetables, flowers, seafood, and baked goods for sale. Don't forget the Sunday Scene Arts and Crafts Fair - noon to 6 PM Sunday through Sept. 27 at Riverfront Park.

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

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MR. /or MS. FSBO- IS THIS YOUR MARKETING PLAN??

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:46:50 -0500

Mr. /or Ms. FSBO : Is this your Marketing Plan? A hand painted wooden sign on a busy street? Who will know how attractive your house is? How will out of town buyers find you? What is in your house? How can we find out more about your house without calling you? How do you know $ 160K is a good price for your home? Do you think buyers will actually want to contact you? Do you know about sales documents and the 1st Time Buyers Tax incentive? What are the good points about your house and will anyone know? Do you have internet exposure? 80% of buyers start their shopping on the internet - will you be left out... Out in the COLD??

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

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What's Happening this Weekend in Wilmington, NC

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:15:29 -0500

This weekend there is a lot to do in Wilmington.

The Downtown Wilmington Artwalk will take place along Front Street. The artists will set up along Front Street from 10 am to 5 pm. It is a great chance to see some very talented artists in town and enjoy this great day along the river. On Sunday the Sunday Scene Arts and Crafts Fair will take place with new hours 12 pm to 6 pm along the river. Food vendors and arts and crafts. For a hilarious time stop by City Stage at 21 N Front St to see "Grey Gardens". The story of a mother and daughter in the Jackie Kennedy ear. Edie Bouvier Beale was a cousin to Jackie O. see their crazy escapades brought to stage.. Sept 11-12, 18 - 19 at 8 pm.

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

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What's Happening this Weekend in Wilmington, NC and its Beaches

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:04:05 -0500

A Lot is going on this weekend in Wilmington and its area beaches.

Tonite is Fourth Friday Gallery Night downtown where a group of art galleries open their doors for tours, with refreshments to encourage art lovers and tourists to take in some culture. Galleries encourage people to attend and use this as an opportunity to expose new artists to the community.

Free Summer Concert Series At Fort Fisher Military Recoreation Area, Kure Beach tonight from 6- 8 pm. Bands to include classic blues and jazz band - Port City All Stars. Bring something to sit on - no pets or beverages...

The Chickenhead blues band will play blues at 6pm behind Ulta and World Market. They will be small rides for kids. Bring something to sit on , picnic baskets and coolers ok.

Tomorrow at Hanover Center on Oleander is the Capeside Markets Art and Crafts Fair. - the last Saturday of each month. It is 9 am to 4 pm. Check it out at www.Capesidemarkets.com

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

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Nations Next Top Model Home Ends Tomorrow and Open Houses Begin!!!

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:34:41 -0500

Nations Next Top Model Home - set in the Brunswick county's new subdivison - Compass Pointe is coming to a conclusion. Tomorrow night the 7 designers from all over the country will put down their paintbrushes to signal completion of their home designing competition. The designers were recruited to design a new model home at Compass Pointe. Each was given a budget of $ 5000. and had to paint, and purchase furniture and accessories to decorate their floorplan. The progress of the designers was videoed on a blog each Monday night. There were competitions for who was to pick their favorite house to design. Each designer also blogged about what kind of projects they were working on in the house. These homes will be available on Saturday and Sunday at Compass Pointe for people to view. Then people will be allowed to vote on their favorite home and decorator. The winning decorator will win $ 25,000. The Compass Pointe subdivison is 10 miles south of Wilmington on 74/76 in Brunswick County. Can't wait to see their final designs. Hope to see you there...

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

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SOUTHPORT NC to host COASTAL LIVING 2009 IDEA HOUSE

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:14:29 -0500

Coastal Living magazine has chosen a home in Historic Southport to be its 2009 Idea House. Public tours of the home will begin Sept. 3 and run through Nov. 29. The house is in Seawatch at Sunset Harbor, a 3,000-acre waterfront community 30 miles south of Wilmington. Tour hours are noon- 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Group appointments are available.
Tickets are $10 and proceeds benefit the Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina.
The original Cape-style house is built on a bluff overlooking the tidal waters of Mercer Mill Creek and nature preserve.
Coastal Living Idea Houses celebrate the best in coastal home innovation, decor, and construction and are built in coastal communities selected by the magazine for environmental consciousness and sensitivity to shoreline preservation.
The home will be featured in the November 2009 issue of Coastal Living magazine.

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

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Series- Part 3 : Types of Beach Properties in SE NC: The Oceanfront Home

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:48:53 -0500

What could be better than owning your own private walkway to your own piece of the beach at Wrightsville Beach? Nothing... but you need to consider certain things if you do want to buy an oceanfront home. Of course you have your own piece of one of the priciest beaches on the Atlantic coast. Unsurpassed views of sparkling turquoise water and white sandy beaches...

They are pricey and ones in pristine condition are hard to find.

It will take $ 3-4 million to buy a good one...

Oceanfront properties require a lot of maintenance from the grates on the heat pump to the door handles which even if they are the finest nickel do weather - even in a year. The salt air is rough on an oceanfront property. Consider that you must paint a property much more frequently or within a shorter time span - 3-4 years instead of 7-8 years. Nail pops can show up quicker and if the builder did not use galvanized nails on the outside of the building they can crack the paint through and rust. The railings need painting more frequently; not to mention the wind damage possibility from storms...The wind and hail and flood insurance rates are going through the roof because of the massive insurance dollar outlay from the New Orleans hurricane.

These may not be optimistic views but they are realistic. The properties available on our local beaches are some of the finest beach properties on the coast but they all come at a price. The informed buyer must be aware of what is involved in purchase of their American dream...

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

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Series Part 2 - Types of Beach Properties for Sale in Southeastern NC - Timeshare

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:46:25 -0500

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 property that is shared between several members and the time for use is distributed among the owners during the year.
This is attractive to many people but like everything has its pros and cons:
Pros:
Share owner is assured of his or her weeks throughout the year.
Can probably switch with other members to get the weeks they want.
Costs can be low for high end beach properties since they are shared among several members.
Generally no work to do as the Homeowners association dues cover all maintenance issues.
Cons:
Dues are required and must be paid even if you do not use your weeks.
Not sure if everyone will respect the property as you do.
Could worry about deteriorating condition if the property is not adequately managed.
Dues could accelerate after first few years of ownership due to maintenance as beach properties close to the beach have high maintenance costs, along with high insurance rates.
May not be able to rent or lease out your property as you would a condo if that is specified in the HOA docs.

As you can see there are many properties that allow you to enjoy beach living. You just need to find the one that meets your comfort level... Posted by WELCOMEtotheBEACH

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

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Series: " Types of Beach Properties For Sale in Southeastern NC" : The Condo

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:50:19 -0500

The appeal of Beaches are universal but there are many different ways that a buyer or investor can enjoy the beach. This blog is going to point out the pros and cons of the beach condo: PROS
This is for the weekend user or investor who wants to use the beach condo perhaps on vacation for a small part of the year and rent it out or keep it for family.
Generally the Homeowner association maintains the condo and the grounds and there is little for the owner to do. The picture is of a 2 bedroom condo for I have for sale at Carolina Beach in southeastern NC. It is priced at just $ 169,000.
Dues cover insurance, pest inspection, yard and outside maintenance, sewer and water, garbage, common area taxes, pool, mgm't fee and basic cable. This is turnkey- owner can leave and not worry about any work left to be done on the condo.

Con:

To rent your condo you need to either rent it yourself or arrange for a management company to take it over during that period. This will cost you a % of the rent. You may be restricted as to when you can rent the condo and have to abide by the rules of the condo association.

You do take a chance when you rent it that your furnishings or the condo itself could be damaged...

Condo can be affected by area properties and what is happening with them. The above pictured condo is in the central business district and is subject to zoning in that area. It is a prime location but the business zoning may restrict the association from making changes to the property.

You are at the mercy of the HOA board which can act on its own and impose additional assessments and increase the dues for projects they deem necessary.

This is one of the typical property types available for purchase on the beach...

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

Let's talk about THE BEACH!!!

WONDERFUL WATERFORD COMMUNITY WATERFRONT HOME on WOODLILY $525,000.

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:42:00 -0500

Impressive Waterford of the Carolinas in Leland lakefront home with 4 BR, 3 ½ BA
home in 3900 sq ft. This Culdesac custom home with open
floor plan has eatin kitchen with granite, island with Dacor
gas cooktop, custom cabinets, GE Advantium Speedcook
oven, double drawer dishwasher, and walk in pantry. 1st
floor Master has plantation shutters, travertine tile, huge
shower with body sprays and double onyx sinks.
Hardwoods throughout downstairs. Double sided gas
fireplace with bar and wine cooler, builtin cabs, heavy
molding, elegant custom lighting, muted colors, surround
sound throughout the house, 50 inch HDTV plasma flat
screen TV. Huge frog with office area. Screened porch.
Oversized garage. Outdoor firepit, gas grill, oven, and
shower all with lake view. Neighborhood pool, tennis and
gated street. Kayak in your own backyard.

Waterford is 10 minutes from downtown Wilmington, NC . There is shopping everywhere in the area. Home is on a small lake that has canal access to the rest of Waterford.

Brunswickcountyrealestate, WaterdoftheCarolinas.com

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

Let's talk about THE BEACH!!!

Monkee Junction Merchant - Modern Cleaners - Building Business one Business at a Time

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 18:56:26 -0500

Monkey Junction Merchant - MODERN CLEANERS

This is my client and friend, Linda of Modern Cleaners. She was one of the 1st people I met when I started my real estate career 9 years ago. She had started and opened her 1st dry cleaners in the Monkey Junction area of Wilmington NC. It is called Monkey Junction since a gas station in the middle of a busy intersection had monkeys in cages to attract people and sales. It was very popular with kids and families who used to stop and pet the monkeys. The name has since stuck although the monkeys are long gone and there is now a Burger King in its place.
Linda however is still there. A former South Korean transplant she has most of her family in NYC which she generously supports and employs a large group of Hispanic people in her dry cleaners. She attracts business by offering very low prices for mens shirts - $.99/shirts and offers low prices to policemen for their uniforms among other specials.
She is physically challenged with very bad rheumatoid arthritis but this never stops her from showing up for work, being kind to her customers and employees and providing excellent customer service. She also employs about 20 people - some of whom may have found it very hard to find jobs. She really does care about her employees and sends them to doctors which she pays and helps them if they are in trouble and need money.
I have been her realtor also in the past as I sold a commercial food business that she had and she just wanted to move on from that venture.
She is never afraid to try something new and her courageous attitude is just amazing. She always is looking out to better her business. She opens branches all over the city to try certain areas - to see if they will succeed. When they do she keeps them - if they don't see closes them. She really is a great example of the great American entrepreneurial spirit - that I can do anything. Nothing will prevent my friend Linda from succeeding... She has made her own way... Posted by WELCOMEtotheBEACH-

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

Let's talk about THE BEACH!!!

LOL FRIDAY - Great Sayings by Police Officers

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:32:48 -0500

Subject: Great sayings by police officers.....
>      >      These 16 Police Comments were taken off
>      Actual police car videos around the country:
>
>      #16 "You know, stop lights don't come any redder
>               than the one you just went through."
>
>      #15 "Relax, the handcuffs are tight because they're new. They'll
> stretch after you wear them a while."
>
>   # 14 "If you take your hands off the car, I'll make your Birth
> certificate a worthless document."
>
>    #13 "If you run, you'll only go to jail tired."
>    #12 "Can you run faster than 1200 feet per second?
>     Because that's the speed of the bullet that'll be chasing you."
>     #11 "You don't know how fast you were going? I guess that means I can
> write anything I want to on the ticket, huh?"
>     #10 "Yes, sir, you can talk to the shift supervisor, but I don't
> think it will help. Oh, did I mention that I'm the shift supervisor?"
>
>     #9 "Warning! You want a warning? O.K., I'm warning you not to Do
> that again, or I'll give you another ticket."
>      #8 "The answer to this last question will determine whether You Are
> drunk or not. Was Mickey Mouse a cat or a dog?"
>     #7 "Fair? You want me to be fair? Listen, fair is a place where You
> go to ride on rides, eat cotton candy and corn dogs and Step in Monkey
> crap."
>      #6 "Yeah, we have a quota. Two more tickets and my wife Gets a
> toaster oven."
>
>      #5 "In God we trust, all others we run through NCIC."
>
>      #4 "How big were those 'Just two beers' you say you had?"
>      #3 "No sir, we don't have quotas anymore. We used to, But now we're
> allowed to write as many tickets as we
> can."
>      #2 "I'm glad to hear that Chief (of Police) Hawker is a personal
> Friend of yours.   So you know someone who can post your bail."
>
>             AND THE WINNER IS...
>
>       #1 "You didn't think we give pretty women tickets?
>              You're right, we don't. Sign here."

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Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

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Wrightsville Beach Women Surfers Wahine Championships- Whats Happening this Weekend in Wilmington NC

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:27:52 -0500

Surfer Chicks Unite- What's Happening this Weekend in Wilmington, NC

If you are coming to see OPEN HOUSES AT WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH this weekend you can also see the Wrightsville Beach surfers - women surfer competition - the East Coast Wahine Championships this weekend at Wrightsville Beach, NC Aug 8-9. Surf competitions for women in longboard, shortboard, bodyboard and novice divisions as well as an 18 and an under advanced shortboard division and an open shortboard division for all ages. Oceanic Pier at Wrightsville Beach - go to http://www.eastcoastwahines.com/ for more information.

Don't forget to check out Wrightsville Beach women surfers - of all ages and ability competing in this cool competition.

The Battle of the Bands continues this week at the Carolina Beach Boardwalk. Come and see this free entertainment on Friday night.

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

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Wilmington Host to Online PODCAST- NATIONS NEXT TOP MODEL HOME Contest

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:09:07 -0500

Wilmington NC host to online - NATIONS NEXT TOP MODEL HOME

Nations Next Top Model Home, the first ever online reality show competition, has selected Wilmington, NC and the community of Compass Pointe as its 2009 host location. 7 Interior Designers will have 28 days to turn 7 empty model homes into beautiful interiors. Compass Pointe is a new subdivision being built in Brunswick County - on Rt 74/76 just south of Magnolia Greens. It will have a wide availability of amenities including a 27 hole golf course, pool and pool house. Price ranges start in the mid $200K's for townhouses. There are all kinds of competitions involving this show with the final viewing for people to choose which one they like best at Compass Pointe. The designers are from NC, FLA, CA. There are some real divas in this competition. Shows are aired online on Mondays at 8 PM. Exciting - can't wait to see the final homes..... Your votes decide which designer will win $25,000! Follow the entire competition at www.nationsnexttopmodelhome.com.

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

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Nudists "Take it OFF" to Break Guiness Record in Wilmington NC Area

Kathy Knight, BROKER/REALTOR, ABR, CRS, GRI (Intracoastal Realty Corp) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:55:01 -0500

Yes here they are in all their glory - nudists doing their thing to promote their idea of a fun weekend in our greater Wilmington area. We do have a nudist camp in Southeastern NC. Are you in this picture? Then you know how much fun it was or how much fun I missed. In an effort to promote our area and show all its " good traits" and happenings I wanted to include this. The warm weather allows us all to have fun and "take it off" for a good cause.....

Kathy Knight, Broker/REALTOR, ABR,GRI, CRS

Intracoastal Realty Corp, Wilmington NC

Let's talk about THE BEACH!!!