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FREE Arbor Day Celebration at Bellamy Mansion in Wilmington NC You know I love FREE!  Combine FREE with an event in Downtown Wilmington NC promoting Arbor Day and you've got a winner in my book! This Sunday, March 20, 2011 the Bellamy Mansion will be celebrating Arbor Day.  Now, Arbor Day doesn't...

Wags for Wishes Saturday March 19, 2011 Get your Fur on this Saturday at the Wags for Wishes Fundraiser! Area animal rescue groups will be raising money to fund their organizations at a one day adopt-a-thon at Old Wilmington City Market in Historic Downtown Wilmington NC on Saturday March 19, 201...

Spring Renewal starts with attitude -- an attitude of gratitude! I don't know about you, but I start thinking of Spring in January.  The green grass (AH-CHOO!), the tulips and daffodils blooming (AH-CHOO!), birds singing (keep away from my car you little buggers!), warm breezes off the ocean (hey...

NEW HANOVER FRIENDS OF THE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK SALE MARCH 18 ~ 23, 2011 The New Hanover Friends of the Public Library are at it again!  The Spring Book Sale, to benefit our local New Hanover County Libraries and special library programs, takes place March 18 ~ 23, 2011 at the NorthEast Branch Lib...

Wrightsville Beach NC sunset It was a spectacular weekend here in Wrightsville Beach NC!  Sunny, with highs in the mid-70's.  Of course, being in real estate I had to work a bit.  But I did make sure to take a little time to smell the flowers and take a deep breath.  The extra daylight hour we ga...

Hard to believe!  But you've got another shot tomorrow! OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY MARCH 13, 2011  2p ~ 4p 401 Stradleigh Road Wilmington, NC  28403 Only a couple of visitors today, and the lucky new owner of this beautiful home wasn't one of them.  I'm sorry for me and the home -- she deserves a new fami...

You want a better reputation?  EARN IT!   Recently I read a blog post touting a Broker's "gift of interrogation" and I was somewhat taken aback.  Maybe it's the use of the word interrogation which just sounds wrong to me.  Maybe I grew up watching too many cop shows, maybe it's the fact I worked ...

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 3/12 & SUNDAY 3/13 401 STRADLEIGH ROAD WILMINGTON NC 28403 THIS DELIGHTFUL HOME IN THE FOREST HILLS AREA OF WILMINGTON NC AWAITS YOU!   IF YOU'RE IN THE MARKET FOR A NEW PLACE TO CALL HOME, MAKE TIME IN YOUR SCHEDULE THIS WEEKEND TO VIEW THIS BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME. ...

You can't fire me!  You work for me! Interesting conversation in the office the other day.  One of our newer (new to the business) agents was grousing about a Seller she's working with.  From the sounds of it, this Seller is running her ragged, undermining her and just plain not "getting it".  Th...

Choosing a REALTOR®?  It's a "gut" thing. You're ready to buy or sell your home and it's time to choose a REALTOR®.  Where do you begin?  For many it will be the recommendation of friends and family.  Some will begin their search online.  Still others will look to see who has the most signs in th...