Santa's Eggnog
Cup Yields:36
Ingredients
1 cup(s) (unsalted) butter
1/2 cup(s) (packed) brown sugar
1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1 teaspoon(s) (ground) cinnamon
1 teaspoon(s) (ground) ginger
1/4 teaspoon(s) (ground) cloves
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 cup(s) molasses
3 cup(s) flour
1 cup(s) eggnog
3 cup(s) white chocolate chips
handful (freshly ground) nutmeg, for garnish, optional
Directions
In a large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, beat together the first 7 ingredients until blended. Reduce speed to low; add molasses and flour, mixing just until combined. Beat in 1/4 cup cold water. Divide dough into 2 pieces; flatten into disks and wrap individually in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, about 11/2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease a mini muffin pan with butter or cooking spray. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 dough disk to 1?8-inch thickness. Cut dough into circles using a 2-inch round cookie cutter. (Keep remaining dough disk refrigerated.) Gently ease dough rounds into muffin cups, pressing down to form a cup shape. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden. Cool in pan on wire racks. Repeat with remaining dough.
In a saucepan over medium heat, bring eggnog to slow boil; remove from heat. Stir in chocolate chips, mixing until smooth and creamy. Let cool slightly. Pour into a large plastic zip-top bag and snip off corner. Remove cookie cups from pan and pipe filling into each cup. Garnish with freshly ground nutmeg, if desired. Let filling set before serving. Store refrigerated in an airtight container in a single layer.
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Sunday, September 13, 2009
How did Scotts Hill get its name?
I love MyReporter.com. It lets me satisfy my curiosity about local places and intersests. If you're planning on relocating to the New Hanover/Pender/Brunswick area or would like to learn more about the area, MyReporter.com is a great place to educate yourself on uncommon issues and the local history of surrounding areas. For instance,
How did Scotts Hill get its name?
Ben Steelman
StarNews
According to local historian Nola Nadeau, the region was named for a family named Scott who (surprise!) lived on a knoll or hill in the vicinity of what is now the Old Scotts Hill AME Church, 10720 U.S. 17, Wilmington [Map this]. Apparently, the roads in the vicinity were quite rough, and after floods, people would try to contact the Scotts to see if a way was passable.
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How did Scotts Hill get its name?
Ben Steelman
StarNews
According to local historian Nola Nadeau, the region was named for a family named Scott who (surprise!) lived on a knoll or hill in the vicinity of what is now the Old Scotts Hill AME Church, 10720 U.S. 17, Wilmington [Map this]. Apparently, the roads in the vicinity were quite rough, and after floods, people would try to contact the Scotts to see if a way was passable.
Read more...
Thursday, September 3, 2009
OPEN HOUSE: 503 Northline Dr, Hampstead, NC
Open House
Saturday, September 5
11-4 pm
Host: Constantina Sears
Saturday, September 5
11-4 pm
Host: Constantina Sears
910-512-5047
Friday, August 21, 2009
OPEN HOUSE: 8784 NE Lanvale Oaks Dr, Leland
OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
11-2 pm
Address: 8784 NE Lanvale Oaks Dr, Leland, NC
Agent Name: Dawn Berard/ EXIT Realty
Directions: Directions From Wilmington, take bridge to Brunswick County on Hwy 17. Turn right on to Lanvale Road.(Across from Brunswick Forest) Go approx.3 miles. Turn left into Lanvale Oaks Subdivision.
Hosted By: Dawn Berard
Hours: 11-2 pm
Description: Catering will be provided by Antonio’s and will include pastas, salads, and other goodies.
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Record Enrollment at CFCC
Employment may be down and funding cut to schools, but a record number of people are heading back to school. Our local college is no exception.
Record enrollment fills Cape Fear Community College classes
By Chelsea Kellner
Chelsea.Kellner@StarNewsOnline.com
Professors are pulling out the folding chairs to accommodate a record number of students at Cape Fear Community College this semester.
Enrollment numbers are up 15 percent from last year already, and that’s not counting the high school, law enforcement and truck driver training students who have yet to sign up.
“The number of applications exceeds anything we’ve ever seen before,” CFCC President Eric McKeithan said. “I’m surprised we were able to find this many extra spaces.”
The slow economy that has put a financial squeeze on state-funded schools like CFCC is also sending people back to school in record numbers. That means schools are seeing record numbers of students just when they have the least money to spend on expansion.
This time last year, registration clocked in at 7,455, with some students still to register. By the time registration closed, the school saw an 8.5 percent increase from the year before, McKeithan said.
Right now, the college is looking at the possibility of enrollment topping 9,000 students for the first time. As of Friday, enrollment stood at 8,594, with many more students expected to sign on this week. These figures represent continuing students and first-time students.
To squeeze in as many students as possible, the college has more than doubled the number of classes offered online – 385 this fall compared to 157 last fall – and increased class sizes. That’s where the folding chairs came in, when some courses were standing-room-only on the first day of class.
Despite added seats in popular programs, most of them still filled up fast. College transfer and health care classes are full, as well as technical classes ranging from computer repair to cosmetology.
The school has new buildings in the works, but delays in the state construction permitting process mean CFCC won’t open a new building with classrooms until 2011.
In the meantime, the downtown campus is bustling.
“Walking down a couple of blocks of Front Street, there were our students in virtually every shop, every restaurant,” McKeithan said. “It’s good to see that kind of energy downtown.”
Chelsea Kellner: 343-2070
On Twitter.com: @StarNewsOnline
Record enrollment fills Cape Fear Community College classes
By Chelsea Kellner
Chelsea.Kellner@StarNewsOnline.com
Professors are pulling out the folding chairs to accommodate a record number of students at Cape Fear Community College this semester.
Enrollment numbers are up 15 percent from last year already, and that’s not counting the high school, law enforcement and truck driver training students who have yet to sign up.
“The number of applications exceeds anything we’ve ever seen before,” CFCC President Eric McKeithan said. “I’m surprised we were able to find this many extra spaces.”
The slow economy that has put a financial squeeze on state-funded schools like CFCC is also sending people back to school in record numbers. That means schools are seeing record numbers of students just when they have the least money to spend on expansion.
This time last year, registration clocked in at 7,455, with some students still to register. By the time registration closed, the school saw an 8.5 percent increase from the year before, McKeithan said.
Right now, the college is looking at the possibility of enrollment topping 9,000 students for the first time. As of Friday, enrollment stood at 8,594, with many more students expected to sign on this week. These figures represent continuing students and first-time students.
To squeeze in as many students as possible, the college has more than doubled the number of classes offered online – 385 this fall compared to 157 last fall – and increased class sizes. That’s where the folding chairs came in, when some courses were standing-room-only on the first day of class.
Despite added seats in popular programs, most of them still filled up fast. College transfer and health care classes are full, as well as technical classes ranging from computer repair to cosmetology.
The school has new buildings in the works, but delays in the state construction permitting process mean CFCC won’t open a new building with classrooms until 2011.
In the meantime, the downtown campus is bustling.
“Walking down a couple of blocks of Front Street, there were our students in virtually every shop, every restaurant,” McKeithan said. “It’s good to see that kind of energy downtown.”
Chelsea Kellner: 343-2070
On Twitter.com: @StarNewsOnline
Celebrities in Wilmington?
It shouldn't be a surprise that Wilmington has attracted celebrity residents. Many films and television shows have been filmed in the area and the city has the largest studio outside of Hollywood. So, who has made notable real estate purchases in the area? MyReporter.com recently addressed this question.
Which celebrities live in the area?
It depends, of course, on how you define “famous.” Quite a few celebrities do have Wilmington-area addresses, though.
Among the more notable is Tony Award-winning actress Linda Lavin – perhaps best-known as the star of TV’s “Alice” – who fell in love with the area while filming the TV movie “Stolen Memories: Secrets from the Rose Garden” with Mary Tyler Moore, back in 1995. Lavin and her husband, actor/director Steven Bakunas, founded the Red Barn Studio, a 50-seat theater which opened in 2007 at 1122 S. Third St., Wilmington. As co-creative directors, they’ve staged productions of such works as Alfred Uhry’s “Driving Miss Daisy,” John Patrick Shanley’s “Doubt” and David Mamet’s “Speed-the-Plow.”
Lavin isn’t the only actor who decided to settle. Dennis Hopper spent several years in Wilmington after filming “Blue Velvet” here. He was largely responsible for the restoration of the Masonic Temple building at 17-21 N. Front St., Wilmington – now home to the City Stage theater – and he directed the 1994 feature “Chasers” here and in the Myrtle Beach area. Hopper hasn’t visited Wilmington in a few years, but he reportedly still owns real estate in Landfall and other parts of New Hanover County.
Actor/screenwriter Peter Jurasik, best known as the cosmic diplomat Londo Mollari on the TV series “Babylon 5,” has lived in Wilmington with his family for nearly a decade. He’s taught classes at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, has appeared on the locally filmed series “Dawson’s Creek” and “One Tree Hill,” and co-starred in the locally filmed feature “Amy & Isabelle.”
Joseph Gallison, who played Dr. Neil Curtis on the daytime drama “Days of Our Lives,” has lived in the area for many years and has been extremely active in local theater.
The late Pat Hingle bought a house in Carolina Beach shortly after filming the Stephen King thriller “Maximum Overdrive” here in 1985; he lived here until his death Jan. 3, 2009. Nick Nolte, who filmed “Weeds” here in 1986, owned a condominium for a while at Pleasure Island.
Other current celebrity residents include “One Tree Hill” star Hilarie Burton and Henry Darrow, who played Manolito on TV’s “The High Chaparral” and who also appeared on “Santa Barbara,” “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The New Zorro.”
Clyde Edgerton, the New York Times best-selling author of such novels as “Raney” and “Walking Across Egypt,” owns a house in town and teaches creative writing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Among notable business leaders with homes in the area are Dr. Fred Eschelman, CEO of the pharmaceutical research giant PPD Inc., and Dennis Gillings, longtime CEO of the pharmaceutical services business Quintiles Transnational.
Quite a few celebrities tie up, at least temporarily, at Wrightsville Beach. DJ John Boy of radio’s “John Boy and Billy Show” has had a resort home on the island for many years and has participated in local fishing tournaments. Mystery writer Patricia Cornwell has spent many summers at Wrightsville and based the climax of her 1998 thriller “Point of Origin” there.
John Edwards, the former U.S. senator and presidential candidate, owns a resort house at Figure Eight Island; former Vice President Al Gore has rented property there. William Bennett, the former U.S. education secretary and federal drug czar and author of “The Book of Virtues,” has owned a house on Bald Head Island, as has “Today Show” celebrity Willard Scott.
Which celebrities live in the area?
It depends, of course, on how you define “famous.” Quite a few celebrities do have Wilmington-area addresses, though.
Among the more notable is Tony Award-winning actress Linda Lavin – perhaps best-known as the star of TV’s “Alice” – who fell in love with the area while filming the TV movie “Stolen Memories: Secrets from the Rose Garden” with Mary Tyler Moore, back in 1995. Lavin and her husband, actor/director Steven Bakunas, founded the Red Barn Studio, a 50-seat theater which opened in 2007 at 1122 S. Third St., Wilmington. As co-creative directors, they’ve staged productions of such works as Alfred Uhry’s “Driving Miss Daisy,” John Patrick Shanley’s “Doubt” and David Mamet’s “Speed-the-Plow.”
Lavin isn’t the only actor who decided to settle. Dennis Hopper spent several years in Wilmington after filming “Blue Velvet” here. He was largely responsible for the restoration of the Masonic Temple building at 17-21 N. Front St., Wilmington – now home to the City Stage theater – and he directed the 1994 feature “Chasers” here and in the Myrtle Beach area. Hopper hasn’t visited Wilmington in a few years, but he reportedly still owns real estate in Landfall and other parts of New Hanover County.
Actor/screenwriter Peter Jurasik, best known as the cosmic diplomat Londo Mollari on the TV series “Babylon 5,” has lived in Wilmington with his family for nearly a decade. He’s taught classes at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, has appeared on the locally filmed series “Dawson’s Creek” and “One Tree Hill,” and co-starred in the locally filmed feature “Amy & Isabelle.”
Joseph Gallison, who played Dr. Neil Curtis on the daytime drama “Days of Our Lives,” has lived in the area for many years and has been extremely active in local theater.
The late Pat Hingle bought a house in Carolina Beach shortly after filming the Stephen King thriller “Maximum Overdrive” here in 1985; he lived here until his death Jan. 3, 2009. Nick Nolte, who filmed “Weeds” here in 1986, owned a condominium for a while at Pleasure Island.
Other current celebrity residents include “One Tree Hill” star Hilarie Burton and Henry Darrow, who played Manolito on TV’s “The High Chaparral” and who also appeared on “Santa Barbara,” “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The New Zorro.”
Clyde Edgerton, the New York Times best-selling author of such novels as “Raney” and “Walking Across Egypt,” owns a house in town and teaches creative writing at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Among notable business leaders with homes in the area are Dr. Fred Eschelman, CEO of the pharmaceutical research giant PPD Inc., and Dennis Gillings, longtime CEO of the pharmaceutical services business Quintiles Transnational.
Quite a few celebrities tie up, at least temporarily, at Wrightsville Beach. DJ John Boy of radio’s “John Boy and Billy Show” has had a resort home on the island for many years and has participated in local fishing tournaments. Mystery writer Patricia Cornwell has spent many summers at Wrightsville and based the climax of her 1998 thriller “Point of Origin” there.
John Edwards, the former U.S. senator and presidential candidate, owns a resort house at Figure Eight Island; former Vice President Al Gore has rented property there. William Bennett, the former U.S. education secretary and federal drug czar and author of “The Book of Virtues,” has owned a house on Bald Head Island, as has “Today Show” celebrity Willard Scott.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Realtor Luncheon: Lanvale Oaks
Realtor Luncheon
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Lanvale Oaks
Host Agent: Bill Somers (910) 379-6896Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Lanvale Oaks
Time: 11-2
Menu: Sandwiches, chips, cookies, and beverages!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
The Downtown Wilmington Streetscape Project
Want to have a say in the design, look, and feel of the Downtown Wilmington streetscape project? Here is your chance!
From the Wilmington Downtown web site:
Public Input Session for the Front Street Streetscape Design
Date: Thu, August 6th 2009
Additional Time Info: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
External Link: Event Website Location: Thalian Hall
The City of Wilmington invites you learn more about the upcoming Front Street improvement project by attending an open house on Thursday, August 6 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 102 North 3rd Street.
Stakeholders will have the opportunity to look at the design and talk with city engineers from 5:30 until 6:00 pm. An overview of the project design and construction schedule will begin at 6:00, followed by another opportunity to interact with engineers and planners. This project involves replacing 100-year-old water and sewer lines that run under Front Street, as well as streetscape improvements that will make the area more pedestrian friendly and attract more visitors to downtown businesses. This eight-month project involves two blocks of Front Street, from Market Street to Chestnut Street and will begin in January, 2010. It is expected to take approximately eight months to complete. You can learn more by visiting www.wilmingtonnc.gov/frontstreet or by calling 341-4675.
To view a map of the area to be discussed, please click here.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
School Districts
If you have children, one of your primary concerns before buying a home in Southeastern NC may be school districts. Test scores, turnover, graduation statistics, and overcrowding may all be on your mind. Choosing the right school district for you includes factoring in a number of features - preferred lifestyle, cost, and everything metioned before. You will want to know where the public school districts begin and end. For public school district information, visit the following links.
New Hanover County School District Map - Great search by home address included.
If you're interested in private schools, our web site has a list of schools, including non-public. However, keep in mind that redistricting usually occurs during the Summer. Parents from Echo Farms and Rivers Edge communities in New Hanover County are facing redistricting, because a new school is being built in the northern part of the county. This redistricting will affect 2,400 students. Read more here.
To locate information about school performance, browse the following sites:
Trulia.com - Locate homes near schools, view user ratings and reviews of schools, and see graphs of test scores and enrollment. Example school - New Hanover High School.
GreatSchools.net - See test scores, teacher stats, studen stats, lists of extra-curricular activity, and parent reviews. Example Search - Wilmington Schools.
If you ned any help locating the right home in the right school district, just let us know (info@exitcoast.com or 910.762.1951). We would be more than happy to represent you in the buying pocess.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Realtor Luncheon: 503 Northline Dr, Hampstead
Realtor Luncheon
July 29, 2009 **RESCHEDULED**
11:30-1:30pm
Deerfield Estates
Hosting Agent: Constantina Sears
Menu: TBD
Directions: Hwy 17 N to Hampstead. Just as you come into Hampstead turn Right on Headwaters Dr, Left on Overlook, Right on North Line.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Lazy days of summer!
I think we all need to exchange vacation ideas! Let's hear about everybody's plans to make this an exciting summer. I personally have no plans to travel; thought I would ride my horses and fish. I hope to catch a flounder that is at least big enough to keep! Somebody has got to have something more exciting than this planned! Oh, I forgot-I will go to Raleigh on the 15th to take my son back to school. Does that count as travel?
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Downtown Wilmington Takes a Step Towards Aiding the Homeless
I'm sharing this, because I am very happy to see that the city and New Hanover County attempting to help the homeless rather than just moderate them. By encouraging others to support groups that aid the homeless, hopefully we can start an area "trend" where money is pooled together in a way that is much more helpful and effective than handing out small bits of money at random. If you're downtown, please stop by one of these meters and donate.
Homeless to Be Served by Repurposed Parking Meters in Downtown Wilmington
By Si Cantwell
The 10 Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness and Reduce Homelessness in the Cape Fear Region unveiled its new donation meters Wednesday morning.
The first Make a Change meter was installed in front of the U.S. Post Office on North Front Street, identified as one of 11 places downtown where panhandling is especially prevalent.
Read more...Ten Most Forgotten Items When Moving
This is a great list from Mayflower Transit's web site - Ten Most Forgotten Items [When Moving]
With more than 43 million Americans planning to move this year, odds are even the most organized may not remember every detail of a move -- or every item. Remembering the “out of sight, out of mind” objects increases your success in moving all of your belongings. Mayflower suggests adding the following 10 points to the top of your preparation list:
1. For the record -- Obtain copies of your and your family's medical records, including any dental and vaccine/immunization information, as well as any veterinary records for the family pet. In some cases, a notarized letter is required to receive official documentation; you may need to contact the American Medical Records Association to determine your new state's needs. You might also consider transferring current prescriptions to a drugstore in your new town.Another record you'll want to be sure to have in hand is your child's permanent school record. School records are usually required when registering your child at his/her new school. Often, copies are not sufficient and require a raised seal
2. Buried treasure -- If you've hidden any valuables around the house, be sure to collect them before leaving. You should carry valuable items such as jewelry with you or keep them in a safe deposit box instead of packing them on the moving van.
3. Old phone numbers -- Pack phone books from your existing residence to take with you. You may think you'll remember the numbers you frequently call now, but more likely you'll spend a small fortune on directory assistance charges to contact old friends or tie up loose ends.
4. Taken to the cleaners -- Remember to collect all items that are being cleaned, stored or repaired (for example, dry cleaning, shoes, watches, etc.). Also, remember to return library books, movie rentals and anything else you may have checked out.
5. What's your new address? -- Keep your new address handy in your wallet or purse. In the flurry of preparing for a move, you may forget your new address -- important information when forwarding periodicals, mail and credit card bills, as well as keeping in touch with old friends.
6. Spic and span -- Remember to leave out cleaning supplies for the final “once-over” before closing the door for good, or make arrangements in advance for a service to clean for you. To reduce the amount of things you take with you, if you are cleaning the home yourself, use up previously purchased cleaning products, and then throw away the empty containers when you leave.
7. The opener -- Many people often forget to take the electric garage door opener out of their automobile before leaving. Remember to leave the opener for the new residents.
8. Remember “Rover” -- In most cases, moving companies cannot transport animals or plants. Plan ahead and make arrangements for their safe transfer.
9. Bank on it – It's wise to open a checking account in your new town about a month prior to your move so that you have immediate access to your funds. It enables you to have a little cash on hand for unexpected expenses. On occasion, retailers will decline to cash “out-of-town” checks.
10. Keys to success – Remember the collection of spare house keys. Whether it means retrieving keys from neighbors or from under the rock next to the front door, don't forget to gather all sets before you depart.
With more than 43 million Americans planning to move this year, odds are even the most organized may not remember every detail of a move -- or every item. Remembering the “out of sight, out of mind” objects increases your success in moving all of your belongings. Mayflower suggests adding the following 10 points to the top of your preparation list:
1. For the record -- Obtain copies of your and your family's medical records, including any dental and vaccine/immunization information, as well as any veterinary records for the family pet. In some cases, a notarized letter is required to receive official documentation; you may need to contact the American Medical Records Association to determine your new state's needs. You might also consider transferring current prescriptions to a drugstore in your new town.Another record you'll want to be sure to have in hand is your child's permanent school record. School records are usually required when registering your child at his/her new school. Often, copies are not sufficient and require a raised seal
2. Buried treasure -- If you've hidden any valuables around the house, be sure to collect them before leaving. You should carry valuable items such as jewelry with you or keep them in a safe deposit box instead of packing them on the moving van.
3. Old phone numbers -- Pack phone books from your existing residence to take with you. You may think you'll remember the numbers you frequently call now, but more likely you'll spend a small fortune on directory assistance charges to contact old friends or tie up loose ends.
4. Taken to the cleaners -- Remember to collect all items that are being cleaned, stored or repaired (for example, dry cleaning, shoes, watches, etc.). Also, remember to return library books, movie rentals and anything else you may have checked out.
5. What's your new address? -- Keep your new address handy in your wallet or purse. In the flurry of preparing for a move, you may forget your new address -- important information when forwarding periodicals, mail and credit card bills, as well as keeping in touch with old friends.
6. Spic and span -- Remember to leave out cleaning supplies for the final “once-over” before closing the door for good, or make arrangements in advance for a service to clean for you. To reduce the amount of things you take with you, if you are cleaning the home yourself, use up previously purchased cleaning products, and then throw away the empty containers when you leave.
7. The opener -- Many people often forget to take the electric garage door opener out of their automobile before leaving. Remember to leave the opener for the new residents.
8. Remember “Rover” -- In most cases, moving companies cannot transport animals or plants. Plan ahead and make arrangements for their safe transfer.
9. Bank on it – It's wise to open a checking account in your new town about a month prior to your move so that you have immediate access to your funds. It enables you to have a little cash on hand for unexpected expenses. On occasion, retailers will decline to cash “out-of-town” checks.
10. Keys to success – Remember the collection of spare house keys. Whether it means retrieving keys from neighbors or from under the rock next to the front door, don't forget to gather all sets before you depart.
Monday, July 20, 2009
NC Green Communities
Green Eco Communities has a list of green communities in NC. Three out of the seven communities listed are in Southeastern NC near Wilmington. Check out the list and learn more about what it means to be a "green community" here.
If you are interested in viewing homes in these communities, contact us at info@exitcoast.com and we'll connect you with a Realtor.
Realtor Luncheon: Whispering Pines, Wilmington 28409
Realtor Luncheon
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
12:00 noon – 2:00pm
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
12:00 noon – 2:00pm
MLS# 435274 3625 Pine Bark Ct. - $309,900
MLS# 427096 3605 Pine Bark Ct. - $374,900
MLS# 417689 3506 Tall Pine Ct. - $274,900
***Serving food at 3625 Pine Bark Ct.
MLS# 427096 3605 Pine Bark Ct. - $374,900
MLS# 417689 3506 Tall Pine Ct. - $274,900
***Serving food at 3625 Pine Bark Ct.
Directions: Whispering Pines Subdivision – S. College Rd. Turn at YWCA on Holly Tree Rd. Turn right at stoplight on Pine Grove. Fork to the right on Masonboro Loop Rd. Go past Parsley Elem. Turn left on Dawning Creek Rd into Whispering Pines. Pine Bark is 1st road on Right. Tall Pine Ct. is 3rd road to left. House is on cul-de-sac. Recommend you go to Tall Pine 1st, 3605 Pine Bark 2nd and then eat at 3625 Pine Bark.
Hosted By: Donna Grady Group at EXIT COASTAL CONNECTION
Description: Catered by Giorgio’s Italian – Drawing for one Adirondack Chair handcrafted by Masonboro Adirondacks (value $125.00) Must have business card stamped at all three homes to qualify for drawing. See you there!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Virtual Staging?
I just came across this article online and I am very curious as to what others think.
Virtual staging sparks sales of vacant homes
Judy Richter, Special to The Chronicle
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Realtors already use the Web to showcase their listings online, where buyers peruse them before hitting the home tours. Now comes virtual staging.
Here's how it works: A real estate agent e-mails photos of a vacant home to a stager, who digitally adds tables, chairs, lamps, art work and other items to make the space look more inviting. The agent uses the enhanced photos for his Web site, the Multiple Listing Service, flyers and other advertising.
Read the rest of the article here...
So, other than the 'virtual' aspect, is this any different that normal home staging? Are there any downfalls? or is it all beneficial? What do you think?
Virtual staging sparks sales of vacant homes
Judy Richter, Special to The Chronicle
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Realtors already use the Web to showcase their listings online, where buyers peruse them before hitting the home tours. Now comes virtual staging.
Here's how it works: A real estate agent e-mails photos of a vacant home to a stager, who digitally adds tables, chairs, lamps, art work and other items to make the space look more inviting. The agent uses the enhanced photos for his Web site, the Multiple Listing Service, flyers and other advertising.
Read the rest of the article here...
So, other than the 'virtual' aspect, is this any different that normal home staging? Are there any downfalls? or is it all beneficial? What do you think?
Friday, July 17, 2009
HOA Covenants
Home Owners Association Covenants. You either love them or hate them. They can be as low as $15 per month covering public pool maintenance, road maintenance, or commons area upkeep...or they can be as high as $199+ per month covering yard maintenance, pool maintenance, common area upkeep, golf club access, security, etc. Some buyers purposefully avoid communities with HOAs, because they do not like the building restrictions or monthly fees. If you choose to take advantage of a community with an HOA, make sure you thoroughly read the covenants BEFORE making an offer on a home or lot. Ask questions if you are unsure about certain statements and remember to always keep a copy of the covenants if you do make an offer.
One family, recently spotlighted in the StarNews' Animal Tales, has learned what kind of an effect an HOA can have on their family. Recently, they were informed their elderly dog was over the 20 lb weight limit allowed at Willoughby Park, a restriction they claimed was not part of the covenants they received when they bought their townhome in 2007. Now, they must either give away their four-legged family member or sell their home. Despite pleading, the HOA has refused to allow the dog to remain, but it is very hard to find elderly dogs homes.
So, who is in the wrong and how should this problem be resolved?
Tom Grady brings up some important points in his column. If you haven't already, pop on over and read the article. I have my own personal opinion, but I would like you to formulate your own.
Always remember to read the HOA covenants. It is the job of your real estate agent to locate those covenants for you.
One family, recently spotlighted in the StarNews' Animal Tales, has learned what kind of an effect an HOA can have on their family. Recently, they were informed their elderly dog was over the 20 lb weight limit allowed at Willoughby Park, a restriction they claimed was not part of the covenants they received when they bought their townhome in 2007. Now, they must either give away their four-legged family member or sell their home. Despite pleading, the HOA has refused to allow the dog to remain, but it is very hard to find elderly dogs homes.
So, who is in the wrong and how should this problem be resolved?
Tom Grady brings up some important points in his column. If you haven't already, pop on over and read the article. I have my own personal opinion, but I would like you to formulate your own.
Always remember to read the HOA covenants. It is the job of your real estate agent to locate those covenants for you.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Will the Wilmington area be getting a Red Lobster? | MyReporter.com
If I could count how many times I heard, "Why don't we have a Red Lobster?"...For those interested, here is the mot current answer to that question.
Will the Wilmington area be getting a Red Lobster? MyReporter.com
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Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Pride and Prejudice Opening at the Brown coat
For those of you who are fans of Jane Austen, you will be pleased to hear that Pride and Prejudice will be opening at The Brown Coat Pub & Theatre on Grace St.. However, this announcement must come with a word of caution (even that sounds too extreme). This is an adaptation. There will be no accents (gasp!) and minimal set pieces in an effort to show the universal appeal of the romantic story despite being written for another social class structure.
Personally, I can't help but find my senses appealing to the very style choices of the group putting on the production. Considering the pub pays tribute to the cult hit Firefly (Brown coats were the independence fighters and the ship on their web site is from the Joss Whedon series) and their P & P poster is very similar to the Jane Austen comic books, one can only assume they have a high appreciation for creativity.
Showtimes: 8 p.m. July 16-18, 23-25 and July 30-Aug. 1, and 5 p.m. July 19 and 26
Personally, I can't help but find my senses appealing to the very style choices of the group putting on the production. Considering the pub pays tribute to the cult hit Firefly (Brown coats were the independence fighters and the ship on their web site is from the Joss Whedon series) and their P & P poster is very similar to the Jane Austen comic books, one can only assume they have a high appreciation for creativity.
Showtimes: 8 p.m. July 16-18, 23-25 and July 30-Aug. 1, and 5 p.m. July 19 and 26
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