Day 68 Fort Fisher Recreation Center - located at 1000 Loggerhead Road, Kure Beach, NC 28449. 
The season will soon be winding down so don't forget to visit the ocean shore and this recreation area....Lots to do, swim, fish, 4 wheel it, search the beach for t reassures or simply sit back and enjoy the wildlife around you. This is one of the most beautiful beaches in the area and there is a lotsto do. 
There are salt marshes, tidal creeks and mud flats for you to explore. Be sure to check out their web site to know what is going on http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/fofi/main.php
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2 comments • Dick & Sandy Beals • August 19 2010 08:11PM365 Things To Do in Greater Wilmington, NC and the Cape Fear Region
Day 67: Stadium Batting Cages..
.want to work on your batting skills...are you a frustrated baseball or softball player?....or do you just want to have some fun? .....go to 5570 Oleander drive and try out your skill. Fun for the whole family. Inexpensive fun for all. One Tree Hill filmed here recently....walk in the footsteps of your favorite stars and let us know how you are "hitting them."
0 comments • Dick & Sandy Beals • August 18 2010 08:22PM365 Things To Do in Greater Wilmington, NC and the Cape Fear Region
Day 66: Bellamy Mansion - check out www.BellamyMansion.org.... and while you are at it ---check out the live outdoor jazz entertainment schedule. The Bellamy Mansion and Cape Fear Jazz Society have collaborated to bring you this event. They schedule their events on Fridays at 6pm to 8pm you will see a great show. The next one is September 10 so market your calendar. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome. Beverages and gourmet snacks are available. There is an admission price. Introduce your family to the wonderful world of jazz...sit back and ENJOY. I know I will.
Now don't pass up the opportunity to visit the Mansion. The mansion is available for tours, to rent out for events. Visit their web site...explore the history of this landmark. Better yet...there are volunteer opportunities.
2 comments • Dick & Sandy Beals • August 16 2010 06:50PM365 Things To Do in Greater Wilmington, NC and the Cape Fear Region
Day 65 Meteor Shower - FREE We are now in late summer .. compliments of the UNIVERSE... Go out in your backyard and enjoy the show...bring a lawn chair or sleeping bag. Perseid Meteor will reach peak aug.12 and 13. You don't need a telescope and can see it with the naked eye. Best time to view -after 12pm & before the sun rises. The meteors will shoot all over the sky.what a view and for FREE.. EnjoyI know I will.
0 comments • Dick & Sandy Beals • August 11 2010 06:51PM365 Things To Do in Greater Wilmington, NC and the Cape Fear Region
Day 64 Tregembo Animal Park - w hat a great place to take the family. 
http://www.tregemboanimalpark.com/
Here you will see over 75 species of animals including giraffe, lion, tiger, zebra, bear, monkeys and many more. There is a great gift shop as well. Check on line for the schedule because in the extreme heat like we are experiencing this week, the zoo may close early....don't be disappointed.....check their web site before going there. Children will love feeding corn and peanuts to the animals. Those are the only treats allowed.
2 comments • Dick & Sandy Beals • August 10 2010 07:39PM365 Things To Do in Greater Wilmington, NC and the Cape Fear Region
Day 63: Thunder Alley, Leland, NC http://www.thunderalleybowling.com/
We are back after a vacation Hiatus in Upstate NY to visit Family in Saratoga, Albany, Newburgh......Back home to Wilmington......home sweet home....Come to bowl, play the arcade games or have a party.....you won't want to miss this adventure in Magnolia Greens, Leland, NC. This facility is very new and is not listed on most maps. Head to Magnolia Greens and you will have no problem finding this little adventure for the whole family....bowl, get involved in tournaments.....or have a birthday party....you won't want to miss the fun. We spent a great time here with our grandson....lots of fun for the whole family.
2 comments • Dick & Sandy Beals • August 09 2010 08:21PMI Am A Local Real Estate Expert - Zillow Is Not
Hats off to Leesa for reminding us that Zillow is a computer program! She states....
It's a fun site - lot's of bells and whistles - cool tools and great graphics but that's about it. If you are serious about buying or selling real estate then you want to rely on a real estate professional that can add the human element and knows your neighborhood and the local real estate market.
How true!
Dick Beals
Via Leesa L. Finley, REALTOR®/RE Strategist Wake Forest NC Real Estate & Wake County (Circa Properties - Your Wake Forest NC Homes Specialist):
I Am A Local Real Estate Expert - Zillow is Not
Whether you are thinking of buying a home or possibly selling your home you more than likely have stumbled upon Zillow and thought you hit the mother-load of real estate information! It's a fancy site with Zestimates, has homes marked on a map that are either currently listed or have recently sold, and you can spy on your best friends home on the other side of town to see what it's worth and that's cool, right? Wrong! Well, if spying on your neighbor is cool to you then that's your business BUT if you are thinking of buying or selling a home then you want to steer clear of Zillow.
You see, I cringe when I speak with a buyer or seller and they come at me with all their research from Zillow. They already have a predetermined listprice based on what they learned from Zillow or they think they already know if a home is over or under priced with information they received from Zillow. Well, let me set the record straight - more often then not, Zillow is inaccurate.
Zillow is a computer generated program that acquires information from various sources and then runs it through a program to give you information based on a mathematical equation. Trust me, there is no human sitting at a desk inputting data about all of the homes throughout the country. What Zillow can not replicate and therefore will never be able to accurately price real estate is the human touch and the ability to physically see into other properties.
Zillow does not take into account upgrades and/or updates to a home or lack thereof. It doesn't know:
- While your home may have Formica countertops your neighbors have all upgraded to solid surface counter tops.
- You have replaced your carpet, vinyl in the kitchen and bathrooms and updated the appliances while your neighbors have carpets that are worn thin, 15 year old outdated vinyl and brass fixtures from the 80s
- ZILLOW DOES NOT KNOW THAT THE HOME NEXT TO YOURS WAS A FORECLOSURE AND
THE PREVIOUS OWNER RIPPED OUT ALL THE CABINETS, TOILETS AND MADE OFF WITH THE COMPRESSOR UNIT TO THE HVAC.
All Zillow knows is what is found on other public sites - statistics. There is no room for the human touch.
So, please, if you are thinking of buying or selling a home don't consider Zillow as your source for pricing. It's a fun site - lot's of bells and whistles - cool tools and great graphics but that's about it. If you are serious about buying or selling real estate then you want to rely on a real estate professional that can add the human element and knows your neighborhood and the local real estate market.
Whether you are buying or selling Real Estate in Wake Forest NC it just makes sense to use a Realtor® that knows the area! I live here, work here and play here - I call Wake Forest NC home! For more information regarding Wake Forest NC be sure to visit my websites:
- Leesa Finley - Homes for Sale in Wake Forest NC, Wake Forest NC schools, restaurants, shops, entertainment and MORE....
- Circa Properties - My company website with information for the entire Raleigh NC area including Cary, Apex, Garner, Franklinton, Youngsville, Holly Springs and MORE....
1 comment • Dick & Sandy Beals • August 01 2010 11:08AM365 Things To Do in Greater Wilmington, NC and the Cape Fear Region
Day 62 - See the Sky's and study them.. http://www.ingramplanetarium.org/
One of the most popular events are the spectacular laser shows. Check out the schedule. http://www.ingramplanetarium.org/eventscalendar.html, e.g. Beatles, Pink Floyd and Metallica....something at the planetarium for everyone...young and old...view the miraculous the next time you visit Sunset Beach, NC
0 comments • Dick & Sandy Beals • July 12 2010 09:42PM365 Things To Do in Greater Wilmington, NC and the Cape Fear Region
Day 61: The heat wave is still upon us....the beach is great, but don't forget about the City of Wilmington's Swimming Pools if the beach is not an option for you: Dive right in...There are three locations ....Legion Stadium at 2131 Carolina Beach Road; Northside Pool 750 Bess Street and the Robert Strange Pool on 410 S 10th Street. Facilities are handicap accessible, have bathhouses, restroom facilities and lifeguards staff. Dive in and have a blast!!!
0 comments • Dick & Sandy Beals • July 08 2010 08:20PM365 Things To Do in Greater Wilmington, NC and the Cape Fear Region
Day 60: The Tall Ship 
is Returning and will anchor at the foot of market Street August 6th , 7th and 8th. . Gear up now and save the time for this event. 
Free tickets are available to tour both the US Coast Guard Barque Eagle and the Diligence which is set to return to Wilmington August 2nd after its 8 month overhaul in Maryland. Tickets will be limited. So arrive early. They will be handed out on a first come first served basis. You can only get tickets on the day of the tour. Tour schedule is as follows....save the date:
8/6 3-7pm; 8/7 9am-7pm; 8/8 9am to noon. www.USCG.mil/datasheet/wixtrain.asp and www.USCG.mil/lantarea/cgcdiligence
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