Q3 Client Newsletter

Tongue & groove Quarter 3 Newsletter | 2025

After 22 years of crafting homes of rare beauty along the Carolina coast, we are expanding the Property Services division of Tongue & Groove to Palm Beach, Florida, and Raleigh, North Carolina.

At Tongue & Groove, we earn relationships.

I’ve always believed our greatest work begins with trust. Every project we take on is a partnership, built on care, transparency, and integrity. When you entrust us with one of your most personal investments—your home—I take that responsibility to heart. My promise is simple: we will listen deeply, communicate clearly, and deliver with excellence.

What has meant the most to me over the years are the relationships we’ve built along the way. Many of you have become lifelong friends, coming back not only for the quality of our craft, but for the care you feel throughout the process. That connection is what sets Tongue & Groove apart. Great homes are built on trust, and trust is built through relationships. I’m especially proud of what Sam Roy has accomplished with our Property Services division. Under his leadership, it has grown into a trusted, white-glove service that gives our clients unmatched peace of mind. This year, it was my honor to name Sam a partner in Tongue & Groove—a recognition of his loyalty, leadership, and heart.

As we expand into Raleigh, North Carolina, and Palm Beach, Florida, I carry this same philosophy forward. These communities deserve the same dedication, craftsmanship, and peace of mind that have defined our work in Wilmington. I am honored to steward your homes, and I look forward to building lasting relationships in these new places we’re proud to call home.

PROPERTY SERVICES AT A GLANCE ESTATE MANAGEMENT Our estate management services provide you a dedicated Estate Executive who ensures your home is flawlessly maintained.

FLORIDA + RALEIGH PROPERTY SERVICES TEAM MEMBERS

CONCIERGE SERVICES Your home will be perfectly prepared with personalized touches, from fresh flowers to travel coordination, so every arrival is effortless.

RENOVATIONS Our seamless design-build approach transforms your home with personalized updates that keep it fresh, timeless, and unique.

Michal Zvalo Director | Florida

REAL ESTATE Our real estate team works alongside your Estate Executive to provide detailed knowledge of your home’s history and condition, ensuring confidence and peace of mind.

HURRICANE PREPARATIONS Our team proactively prepares your home for hurricanes so you have peace of mind before, during, and after the storm.

Aaron Greenbaum Estate Executive | Florida

I N T E G R AT E D S E RV I C E S

T&G CLIENT JOURNEY REAL ESTATE T&G Luxury Real Estate at Landmark Sotheby’s International Realty can help with any of your real estate needs

Kurt Blackmon Estate Executive | Raleigh

PROPERTY SERVICES

ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS

Our team will maintain and service your home while you get to enjoy your life!

CRAFT will lead the design of your dream home Helping families live the luxury coastal lifestyle

Raleigh Property Services 7801 Falls of Neuse Road Raleigh, NC 919.505.0715

Our constructors will build your dream into a reality

REAL ESTATE

ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS

CONSTRUCTION

Florida Property Services 2000 PGA Blvd, Suite 4400 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 561.295.9268

CONSTRUCTION

We’re here when you’re ready.

LOCATION DETAILS

info@tg-property-services.com PROPERTY SERVICES

BUILDING FOR LIFE

Fostering Community, Wellness, & Wonder

This season, we’re reminded that our work reaches far beyond walls and foundations. It’s about shaping the spaces and moments that enrich lives. Our team recently partnered with Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity to help create homes for local families in Castle Hayne, North Carolina, which has long been a goal for Tongue & Groove.

Looking ahead, we are bringing visionary projects to life.

Elevated retreats designed to immerse residents in the beauty of nature, connection, and well-being. These projects reflect our purpose: to create places that support and inspire the lives lived within them, and beyond them.

Strength, serenity, and relaxation are brought to life at this wellness retreat

A bespoke garage is reimagined for the connoisseur

Tongue & Groove | Wilmington, NC

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Benchwarmers Bagels & Coffee - Raleigh

DESIGNING FOR LIFE Shaping Vision, Connection, & Possibility This season, our team at CRAFT has been busy shaping projects that reflect the character of their communities—coastal markets, urban eateries, and lifestyle-driven amenities. From Wrightsville Beach to Raleigh to Wilmington, each new design tells a story of place, purpose, and possibility.

Partnering with Raleigh’s beloved woodfired bagel shop, we’re crafting a space that celebrates warmth, texture, and connection.

Bevvy Mart - Wrightsville Beach

A fresh take on the coastal market experience, Bevvy Mart blends modern convenience with coastal charm, designed as both a neighborhood hub and a destination for visitors.

Welcoming Matt Petr, Principal of CRAFT, Home to Wilmington For years, our Principal Matt Petr has commuted from Raleigh to lead CRAFT’s coastal projects. Now, he and his family are making Wilmington their permanent home. Excited to share the coastal lifestyle with his wife and daughters, Matt looks forward to becoming more deeply connected to the community that inspires so much of our work. His presence here strengthens CRAFT’s ability to deliver thoughtful, enduring design rooted in place and lifestyle.

Welcome to Wilmington, Petr family!

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LISTING SPOTLIGHTS BUY OR RENT: RARE OPPORTUNITY This fully renovated luxury end-unit townhome is nestled in the private waterfront community of Bradley Oaks. It offers privacy, serenity, and floor-to-ceiling windows showcase sweeping views of Bradley Creek, the Intracoastal Waterway, and Wrightsville Beach. A dedicated 40’ boat slip provides immediate access to open water, an exceptional amenity for boaters and a hallmark of the coastal lifestyle. Inside, high-end finishes, natural textures, and thoughtful design blend comfort with elegance.

This is a rare chance to purchase or lease a refined waterfront property with premium boating access.

ELEVATED LIVING AT ANCHORS BEND Anchors Bend

continues to prove its appeal—two of our luxury townhomes closed in Q3, underscoring the demand for this community.

These three-story residences are designed for both comfort and style in the coveted Middle Sound area of Wilmington.

With pricing starting from $498,500 and builder credits of $5,000 available, now is the perfect time to secure your own Anchors Bend townhome.

910-742-6337 | tgluxrealty.com

Tongue & Groove | Wilmington, NC

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT MEET KURT BLACKMON, ESTATE EXECUTIVE - RALEIGH With a deep-root-

Now, nearly two decades later, he has returned

ed passion for

to the company—bringing his career journey

construction and

full circle—as part of our growing Property

an unwavering

Services division in Raleigh. His time away,

commitment to

including 14 years as a Registered Veterinary

detail, Kurt Black-

Technician at N.C. State University, broadened

mon brings full-cir-

his perspective and deepened his skills, but his

cle expertise to his

passion for construction and client care ulti-

role at the Raleigh

mately led him back to Tongue & Groove.

division of Tongue & Groove Property Services.

Originally from Rock Hill, South Carolina, Kurt’s

Having lived in Wilm-

journey in the field began early—spending sum-

ington, Houston,

mers assisting his father, a veteran of 42 years in

and now Raleigh,

residential and com-

Kurt brings a broad

mercial construction,

perspective on re-

and helping build the

gional approaches

family home where his parents still live today.

After earning a full athletic scholarship to play baseball at N.C. State University and being drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies, Kurt carried the same dedication, discipline, and work ethic from the field into his professional career.

He graduated from N.C. State with a Bachelor of Science in Management while balancing the demands of Division I athletics, and later pursued an Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology while working full-time—an experience that further sharpened his time management and adaptability.

Kurt began his career with a small residential construction company in South Carolina, where he gained hands-on experience in project management and field operations. In 2007, he joined Tongue & Groove as a Project Manager, overseeing new construction and remodel projects.

to construction and maintenance, while reinforcing the universal importance of collaboration, pride in workmanship, and client care. He credits much of his professional growth to working alongside Mark Batson, whose meticulous attention to detail and dedication to creating seamless, enjoyable client experiences have deeply influenced his own approach.

Outside of work, Kurt is an avid sports fan and devoted N.C. State supporter. He enjoys staying active, spending time outdoors, and cherishing every moment with his 9-year-old daughter— whether they’re playing sports, exploring nature, diving into art projects, swimming, or simply relaxing together with a movie and snacks.

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We’re here when you’re ready.