General Interest

Dec. 9, 2011

Wilmington NC zip code map

Wilmington NC zip code mapWe created a zip code map for Wilmington, North Carolina to assist visitors with finding real estate by zip code in Wilmington. We focused on the most popular zip codes in the Wilmington, NC area (28403, 28405, 28409, 28411 and 28412). 

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Dec. 9, 2011

Couples Financial To Do List

Financial to do listPlanning a wedding presents a natural opportunity to discuss everything from income and debt, to budgeting and establishing priorities. However, a recent survey shows that about half of couples don’t talk about handling the family finances before marriage. And money is a major point of disagreement for most couples, married …

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Dec. 9, 2011

The Great Escape

Great EscapeEven though we live in one of the nicest spots this side of the Mississippi (and beyond), sometimes us Wilmingtonians have to fly the coop and recharge. No matter where you live, you just have to make a break and get away from it all whether it’s for a day, …

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Dec. 9, 2011

Selling Your Home in a Down Market

Selling your home in a down marketYou’ve been browsing Wilmington, NC properties online for a while now and you’ve made the decision...this is the area for you and you want to make the move! The beaches, the fishing, the historic downtown, the southern hospitality. Yep, this is where you want to hang your hat. There’s only …

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Dec. 9, 2011

4th of July in Downtown Wilmington

4th of JulyIf you haven't already been, or even if you have, I encourage you this year to try out Downtown Wilmington's spectacular display of fireworks and festivities. This year the street fest starts at 5:00 on July 4th and fireworks at 9:00! There is plenty of great music, food, and fun. …

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Dec. 9, 2011

Keeping Your Home Cool

Keeping your Home CoolDid you know that attics are the main reason for energy loss in your home? Although many homes have fiberglass or another type of attic insulation, they still don’t protect you completely from the outside temperature or from high energy bills. One reason for high electric bills is the fact …

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Dec. 9, 2011

Masonboro Island

Masonboro IslandMasonboro Island is the largest uninhabited barrier island along the southern part of the North Carolina coast and is located just south of Wrightsville Beach and is accessible only by water. Masonboro Island covers 5,653 acres with eighty-seven percent of the 8.4 mile long island covered with marsh and tidal …

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Dec. 9, 2011

Foreclosure Listings in Wilmington NC

Foreclosure Lisings in Wilmington NCYes, it's sad but true; we have foreclosures in Wilmington. Of course, the flip side of the negative impact of foreclosures on our economy is the incredible opportunity for everyone who can handle the process. Buying a foreclosure is not for the weak at heart and very similar to riding …

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Dec. 9, 2011

Boating in the Cape Fear Region

Boating in the Cape Fear RegionThe Wilmington,Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach waterways offer two distinctively different types of entertainment for the boating enthusiast. Our local beach areas boarder the intracoastal waterway which is used by transient boaters traveling from New York to Florida. Our local boaters have the advantage of cruising the secure intracoastal waterway …

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Dec. 9, 2011

Tanyard Parish

Tanyard ParishTanyard Parish brings a new flair of old southern charm to the streets of historic downtown Wilmington. Located on Front Street between Orange and Ann this new development overlooks Chandlers Wharf, an upscale historic complex which includes fine dining and specialty shops. Tanyard Parish features three stately floor plans which …

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