Wilmington, NC Real Estate Blog

Day 45: Fireworks by the Sea: Head on down to Carolina Beach every Thursday through September 2, 2010....www.pleasureislandnc.org....enjoy the live beach music starting at 6:30pm each Thursday at the Boardwalk Gazebo.   The fireworks start at 9pm.  Check out the web site for the schedule or other special programs, especially in July. These events are sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.    And,  best of all they are FREE!!

Where else but at the beach can you have so much fun and enjoyment?

Day 44: Jungle Rapids - Arcade, Water Fun, mini golf, race track and more. As they say on their web site, no sand, no salt, no sharks....

http://www.junglerapids.com/indeJungle Rapidsx.php

waterslides, lazy river, wave pool, have a birthday party or any kind of celebration here....definitely a place to visit in Wilmington. There is so much to do here.....check out the web site. ....and we'll be there with the grandkids.

- Arcade, Water Fun, mini golf, race track and more. As they say on their web site, no sand, no salt, no sharks....

http://www.junglerapids.com/indeJungle Rapidsx.php

waterslides, lazy river, wave pool, have a birthday party or any kind of celebration here....definitely a place to visit in Wilmington. There is so much to do here.....check out the web site. ....and we'll be there with the grandkids.

Here are this weeks real estate activity for the week ending June 14, 2010....

http://www.realmarketreports.com/reports/028028_Reports/Leland.pdf

http://www.realmarketreports.com/reports/028028_Reports/Carolina_Beach_and_Kure_Beach

http://www.realmarketreports.com/reports/028028_Reports/Carolina_Beach_and_Kure_Beach

http://www.realmarketreports.com/reports/028028_Reports/Wilmington_Historic_Downtown

http://www.realmarketreports.com/reports/028028_Reports/Wilmington_North

http://www.realmarketreports.com/reports/028028_Reports/Wilmington_South

http://www.realmarketreports.com/reports/028028_Reports/Wrightsville_Beach

We hope you enjoy these weekly reports, and please give us a call with any questions or comments.

Dick Beals

Day 42: Poplar Grove Plantation -http://www.poplargrove.com - see how they lived in yesteryear....and don't miss the special event on June 16 - Family Day. Poplar Grove will be receiving a Grant Award.   The festivities run in conjunction with the farmer's market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.   From 10 to 1pm it is all about kids.  There are free activities - art, gardening and music.  For $5 your child can have a pony ride or hayride for $3. A real fire engine, ambulance and giant grocery cart will be on site.  There will be food and beverages also.  There will be free samples from Grillin' in the Grove, a free plant clinic by Pender County Master Gardners and a cooking demo by Chef Skip from Harris Teeter (fee and advance registration for Skip's event).    See you there....I'll be pickin' out my produce for the week.

Day 41: Waterfront Music Series - come to Wrightsville Beach and Bluewater Waterfront Grill for the summer music series... http://www.bluewaterdining.com/music

Every Sunday at 4pm starting June 13 you will be treated to classic rock, beach music and more.  Mark Roberts and Breeze will be the guest musicians this week;  On June 20 (Father's Day)  take that special "dad" in your life to experience the great music of Jah Creation's reggae and some great food and views http://www.bluewaterdining.com/.   

Day 40 Fort Fisher Second Saturdays -  We have already visited the Fort Fisher Civil War Museum in our journey of 365 Things to Do in Wilmington and the Cape Fear Region....but of note is that every second Saturday  you can explore historical Fort Fisher's historical landscape. From 10-4 on each second Saturday and the next one Saturday June 12, 2010-----you can visit the area and experience period music, educational talks and demonstrations, participate in costume guided tour and more.   For more info go to www.nchistoricsites.org/fisher/..     Demonstrators and vendors will exhibit and sell their seascapes and landscapes .....you can see into the past history of the area and watch demonstrations by North State Rifles...This initiative is part of NC's Second Saturdays which is intended to bring people out to the historic sites in NC and get people excited about local art....  Hope to see you there....

Day 39  Sounds of summer  concert  series at Wrightsville Beach 6/10/10 6:30pm - Get ready for the summer kick off - concert at the beach.   WECT's first concert is 6/10/10 at Wrightsville Beach Town Park....for the complete schedule see http://www.wect.com/Global/story.asp?S=12570844

 Bring your blankets, chairs and picnic basket.   Having at tended these in the past, they are so much fun. Dick's mom won a prize last year....a nice picnic basket with everything you need to attend the concert and have a great dinner.  Thursday's concert is Jason Marks.  I'll be there will you? 

Day 38 Thrill of the Hunt are you in the hunt for some chic, shabby, antique or beach furniture? Check out the purple and green house on Oleander. It is here that you can find some artwork, odds and ends, something refurbished or something whimsical. This is a great consignment shop you will definitely want to check out during your journey through Wilmington. To learn more about the family who started this great adventure, check out the article in the star news printed earlier this year. http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20100108/ARTICLES/100109750....check it out on a rainy day, sunny day or just any day......see you there.

Here are this weeks real estate activity for the week ending June 7, 2010....

http://www.realmarketreports.com/reports/028028_Reports/Leland.pdf

http://www.realmarketreports.com/reports/028028_Reports/Carolina_Beach_and_Kure_Beach

http://www.realmarketreports.com/reports/028028_Reports/Hampstead_Pender_County

http://www.realmarketreports.com/reports/028028_Reports/Wilmington_Historic_Downtown

http://www.realmarketreports.com/reports/028028_Reports/Wilmington_North

http://www.realmarketreports.com/reports/028028_Reports/Wilmington_South

http://www.realmarketreports.com/reports/028028_Reports/Wrightsville_Beach

We hope you enjoy these weekly real estate market reports, call or email us with any questions or comments.

Dick Beals

Day 36 Nona Baca Winery -  This winery is a must "do" when you are in Wilmington.  http://www.nbwinery.com/

I discovered them at the Chocolate Festival a few years ago and it is a great place to visit. They have a FREE  wine tasting that you won't want to miss.  They also have some award winning wines. They have wine kits and believe me....it is fun to make your own wine.... A lot of work, but well worth the effort....My favorite is their ice wine.  Fabuloso!!!! My favorite part of the wine tasting experience was when the owner pulled out the "clef du vin"  It will age wine 1 year for each second when it comes in contact with the wine....it is awesome how this works. ...I am buying one for the hubby...so if you want to know what a 10 year old bottle of wine will taste like.....10 seconds is all it takes...and you will experience some good wine.