Brunswick New Homes & Real Estate 2018-19 Edition

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Welcome to Brunswick County!

If you haven’t figured it out already, this section of the North Carolina’s southern coast is a fantastic place to live, work and play. Some of the area’s advantages include the availability of outdoor activities, easy access to unique islands, beaches and natural areas, and a mild climate in which to enjoy them all.

When I arrived in Brunswick County more than 10 years ago, the growth in this area was in its infancy. Fast forward a decade and this is one of hottest relocation areas in the country. One thing you’ll learn when reading the homeowner showcases in this publication is that many of the area’s new residents are folks who got sick and tired of Northern winters and were drawn to the warm weather, laidback lifestyle and well-planned developments of coastal North Carolina. I can’t say I blame them!

This is our first issue of Brunswick New Homes & Real Estate.

In previous years, we had two separate editions of this guide, one for North Brunswick and one for South Brunswick. This year we decided to combine the two and supplement it into sections of the county for you. We have worked hard over the last several months compiling statistics, writing stories, plotting subdivisions and taking photos with the intention of providing useful information for future homebuyers in Brunswick County.

I hope you like what you read, and I welcome any feedback regarding this publication. You will see that the real estate market in this area is strong and that Brunswick County provides a wonderful place for you to retire, relocate or reinvent yourself.

Happy reading!

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CONTENTS 2018-19 EDITION

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with Dave Spetrino, Sid Rampy, Fred Gainey & Clifton Cheek

Bill Clark Homes, Legacy Homes by Bill Clark, Logan Homes & Riptide Builders

in Bolivia, Oak Island and Southport for 2017

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By Lauren Krouse, Michelle Macken, Denice Patterson & Wendy Redwine

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REAL ESTATE Q&A

NORTHERN BRUNSWICK COUNTY

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BUILDER SHOWCASES

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SOUTHPORT OAK ISLAND AREA

in Northern Brunswick County for 2017

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in Bald Head Island and Boiling Spring Lakes for 2017

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TOP 15 AGENTS

TOP 15 AGENTS

SOUTHPORT OAK ISLAND AREA NEW HOMES MAP

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NEIGHBORHOOD SHOWCASES Bluffs on the Cape Fear, Brunswick Forest, Compass Pointe, Magnolia Greens & Waterford

By Debbie Elliott, Molly Harrison, Lauren Krouse and Michelle Macken

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SOUTHERN BRUNSWICK COUNTY NEW HOMES MAP

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in Calabash, Carolina Shores and Holden Beach for 2017

Meet eight families who call Brunswick County home.

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in Ocean Isle Beach, Shallotte, Supply and Sunset Beach for 2017

TOP 10 BUILDERS in Brunswick County for 2017

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BRUNSWICK COUNTY STATS AND INFORMATION

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ADVERTISER DIRECTORY

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REAL ESTATE Q&A WITH DAVE SPETRINO, SID RAMPY, FRED GAINEY AND CLIFTON CHEEK

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15 16 How is the real estate market doing?

When you’re considering a real estate transaction or if your livelihood depends on the state of the market, you want more than anecdotal opinions. You need facts and the advice of experts. That’s why we went directly to the top, to the presidents of the local Home Builders Associations and Associations of Realtors, to get answers and forecasts about the real estate market in Brunswick County.

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REAL ESTATE Q&A WITH DAVE SPETRINO

President of the Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association

HOW DID 2017 COMPARE TO 2016?

At the end of May 2018, the Wilmington-Cape Fear Home Builders Association and the Cape Fear REALTORS® released the 2017 Cape Fear Area Housing Economic Climate Report. This marks the third year that both associations have worked collaboratively to bring such an invaluable report of data and information together for our collective memberships.

Key Facts & Figures From a national perspective, we saw a total of 817,319 permits, which is 9% higher than what we saw in 2016. On a statewide perspective, North Carolina saw a total of 46,850 permits, which is 9% higher than what we saw in 2016.

Looking locally, in Brunswick County a total number of 2,491 permits were issued in 2017.

These numbers represented a 25% increase from 2016. This was expected as Brunswick County is still seeing a tremendous amount of investment and growth within the county, and the overall market has expanded greatly.

In New Hanover County 1,909 permits were issued in 2017. These numbers represented a 10% increase from 2016. These trends were expected as we are seeing more and more infill development projects and smaller developments come out of the ground. At the same time, 2017 marked the first full YTD where construction numbers were captured in Riverlights™. In Pender County, 499 permits were issued in 2017.

These numbers represented a 5% decrease from 2016. This slight downward trend was expected as in 2016 and early 2017 much of the supply side of buildable lots transitioned over to housing starts. As we moved into the latter part of 2017 and early 2018, we are seeing many of the developments that were working through the permitting stage now beginning to break ground.

Over the course of the fall, we should see some of the inventory pressures ease.

One new item that we put together to highlight this year was “Heat Maps” for each county that show the overall construction activity represented in a geographical format for each county.

On page 23 and 24 of the report, you can view these maps and get a true sense of where most

of the construction activity is happening. The major key within many of these concentration areas is the availability of water and sewer, and location to services, as it is the consistent driving factor for development.

Key Take-Away From the Homebuilder’s perspective in 2018, we will see the Wilmington area experiencing modest gains for single-family construction. We will see the markets continue to expand outward along with water and sewer infrastructure projects. We are also seeing stronger wage growth, which in return is good for consumer spending and housing demand. However, at the same time, we will continue to see some of the same constraints carry over from 2017 such as supply-side bottlenecks in the form of labor and rising building material prices. For example, tariff increases on Canadian softwood lumber have been enough to drive up the price of an average new single-family home by more than $6,000 and the market value of an average new multifamily housing unit increase by roughly $2,400. Preserving the affordability of housing is our top priority, but with labor gaps and regulatory overreach at all levels, housing must consistently be on the defensive side. While the overall outlook is positive for housing, these issues will continue to provide challenges for our members in 2018 and more than likely as we enter 2019.

WHAT DO YOU SEE FOR THE REST OF 2018? WHAT DO YOUR FORESEE FIVE YEARS FROM NOW? In our industry it is hard to predict what is going to happen in five years – but I think the Key Take Away statement above holds true for a while, particularly as we move into 2019.

Below are some things that we believe we still hold true in any economic state.

Location, location, location still reigns king when it comes to the local real estate market.

When you look at what is selling quickly much of it is due to its location within the area. Sellers who understand their product and their likely buyer, coupled with buyers who understand their own needs and have done their research

are efficiently finding one another. Access to information either through real estate professionals or internet-based applications further support the overall buying process.

We have also seen buyers being more patient when entering into the market. We are seeing more and more buyers that have done their homework, know exactly what they want and are willing to wait for that perfect house and perfect location. This may change once prices or interest rates rise.

Looking at the purchase decision — buyers really want “convenience.” They want to be in or around easy-to-get-to neighborhood services like restaurants, shopping, movies, or just have convenient access to the places they spend the bulk of their time when they are not at home.

Retirees will continue to be the dominant factor in our market, and those buyers will continue to abandon formal spaces while maintaining an open floor plan between the kitchen, living room and more casual eating areas. Today’s buyer is savvy and very critical in terms of a home’s layout and the use of space.

They want to get the most out of the price of the home and are looking to utilize every nook and cranny with minimal waste.

HOW MANY MEMBERS ARE PART OF YOUR ORGANIZATION? HAS YOUR ORGANIZATION SEEN GROWTH THIS PAST YEAR? The WCFHBA has seen steady growth since the beginning of 2016 and into 2017.

In November of last year the HBA hit a major milestone reaching 1,000 members, thus putting us as the second largest HBA in the state. From a YTD 2017 perspective we saw a 13.2% increase in our overall membership, with a retention rate of 84.8%. As with any membership based organization this has somewhat fluctuated as we moved into 2018, but overall we are still seeing a lot of interest in HBA, as I believe we provide a good product and show a positive value to our members.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING A PART OF YOUR ORGANIZATION? Our overall member benefits are listed on our website: wcfhba.com/membership-benefits/ LIFEINBRUNSWICKCOUNTY.COM

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REAL ESTATE Q&A WITH SID RAMPY

President of the Brunswick County Home Builders Association

HOW DID 2017 COMPARE TO 2016?

Each year since the return of the housing market, Brunswick County is outgrowing any other county at the coast. 2017 continued to see steady growth and moved into the number one spot in the state, outgrowing even Wake County. Thus far, 2018 has shown no signs of slowing down, If I had to predict, we may even see Brunswick County pass the 1,000 mark of new permits pulled for the year.

WHAT DO YOU FORESEE FOR THE REST OF 2018? FIVE YEARS FROM NOW? Looking ahead for the next five years is not an easy task. I personally would like to see a steadier pace in lieu of the massive growth of the last three years. My biggest concern is the current cost of materials. Materials cost always moves up in the spring and usually at a 3 to 4% range. This year alone we have seen concrete go up by $12.00 per yard, all other materials 5 to 8% and just last month the were a few other mid-year price hikes.

This coupled with a major skilled labor shortage in the county could within the next 24 months bring us to a big market crash. All smart builders should be planning for the next downturn.

HOW MANY MEMBERS ARE IN YOUR ASSOCIATION? HAVE YOU SEEN GROWTH? We are at 311 members now, and yes we continue to grow in membership each year.

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING A PART OF YOUR ASSOCIATION? A membership with BCHBA is a 3-in-1 deal. You join the Brunswick County Home Builders Association, the North Carolina Home Builders Association and the National Home Builders Association for one fee. There are many money-saving discounts available to members from companies like UPS, GEICO, Dell, Lowe’s, Office Depot, Hertz, GM, RAM, Budget, Wyndham, Verizon and many more. Another perk is the opportunities for networking with other members of the building industry. Additionally, members are updated on codes and other legislative activity weekly.

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President of Cape Fear REALTORS®

will work with all parties to determine the best ways to preserve the quality of life we enjoy in our area. We see growth of the next five years to increase as more families move to our beautiful area.

HOW MANY MEMBERS ARE PART OF YOUR ORGANIZATION? We are currently at 2,468 members. This is an increase of 291 since 2017. In August we will have another New Member Reception and bring more REALTORS®. Since 2007 we have experienced a 4.3% rise in membership.

PHOTO BY MATT MCGRAW

HOW DID 2018 COMPARE TO 2017?

2017 was a great year for existing home sales and new construction sales. Recent numbers show that from May 2017 to May 2018, 596 more homes were sold, the average days on market dropped from 46 to 36 and the price per square foot increased from $144 to $152. The average sales price of a single-family home in 2018 is $314,593, compared to $296,420 in 2017.

Multi-family/townhomes also saw an increase.

In May 2018 there were 2,310 sold as compared to 2,014 in 2017. Average sales price in 2018 is $229,656 as compared to 2017’s price of

$216,304. These statistics show a continued robust market.

WHAT DO YOU FORESEE IN 2018?

WHAT DO YOU FORESEE FIVE YEARS FROM NOW? We are projecting continued growth in southeastern North Carolina. In May 2018 596 more singl- family homes were sold than May 2017. Our local growth will place pressure on our building industry as the need for homes increase. This will also place an increased demand on water, sewer, roads and bridges. We

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING A PART OF YOUR ORGANIZATION? The members of Cape Fear REALTORS® are committed to maintaining a high level of professionalism in our industry. Members are provided educational opportunities to keep them abreast of the latest on our real estate industry. This education provides them with the knowledge to provide the best service to their clients. They also adhere to a high standard of Code of Ethics. All REALTORS® have a license issued by the State of North Carolina and we are governed not only by our local, state and national policies but also by N.C. General Statute 93-A. Our organization is a strong advocate of protecting private property rights and preserving home ownership. One of our values is to provide the support and tools our members need to be the most professional experts in our industry.

WHAT KIND OF EVENTS DO YOU HAVE PLANNED FOR 2018?

We held our annual Realtor Action Day in April.

We had more than 350 Realtors involved in community projects throughout the area. Our members believe strongly in giving back to their community. We hosted the Annual Economic Report, written and presented by Dr. Woody Hall in May. In October we will host our annual Pork & Politics in which elected officials will be available for the public to ask questions while enjoying a great meal.

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REAL ESTATE Q&A WITH CLIFTON CHEEK

President of Brunswick County Association of REALTORS®

HOW DID 2017 COMPARE TO 2016?

We’ve been on a rocket ship that launched in the end of 2015. As with shuttle launches, the initial take-off is a bit slow as the engines have to propel the vessel up, up and away. This launch cycle was 2016. It was a great year in moving forward and seeing our market rebound after many years of slow sales and low consumer confidence. Many of the distressed properties had been sold prior to 2016, so it was the first year we were able to see some traditional sales (ones between an individual/couple looking to buy and an individual/couple selling) start to materialize and allow the market to strengthen. Last year, 2017, was the year we really were able to see the fruits of this turn and noticed days on market decrease, home sales prices start to inch up and inventory begin to deplete. We entered the stratosphere and are continuing on a nice, steady, upward trajectory.

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PHOTO BY GENIE LEIGH PHOTOGRAPHY

WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING IN 2018? WHAT DO YOU FORESEE FIVE YEARS FROM NOW? This year has been incredible through the first half of the year. The same path of market stability and growth has continued from 2017.

The tides are turning from a buyer’s market (one where prices are kept low due to an oversupply of inventory) to a seller’s market (one where inventory is low and home sellers can capitalize on values increasing).

We have seen a few disruptors enter the buying and selling process but they have largely not affected the real estate market. One of these has been an increase in mortgage rates. For many years we experienced home loan rates in the low 3 percent range, while this year the Fed has inched rates up to the mid 4 percent to high 4 percent level. This is still historically low for mortgage interest rates and has actually,

instead of deterring buyers from investing, been a bit of a motivator to lock in before they go higher. Over the next few years I imagine interest rates will continue to rise, and we may see 6% sooner than we hope.

Another potential disruptor was the tax reform. The REALTOR® Party did a great job combating the initial bill presented, and we fought to maintain many programs that homeowners find extremely beneficial. Some of the most notable wins for homeowners are the continuance of the Mortgage Interest Deduction, Property Tax Deduction and Capital Gains Exemption plans. In studying the market, the trends and the growth of the economy, I foresee 2018 to end stronger than it began and feel that we have at least a few more years, possibly (fingers crossed) five years of growth ahead.

HOW MANY MEMBERS ARE PART OF YOUR ORGANIZATION? HAS YOUR ORGANIZATION SEEN GROWTH THIS PAST YEAR? The first half of my term as president of Brunswick County Association of REALTORS ® has truly been wonderful! The staff we have is truly amazing and stimulates our continued growth, excellence and professionalism in the industry. Also, the board of directors, committee members, task force appointees and volunteers for the association are all driven to help our association grow and provide the greatest benefit and support to the members. It’s fulfilling to see all work together as a collective whole. We currently have 986 REALTOR® members and 116 affiliate members in our organization. We are quickly approaching the 1,000 REALTOR® member mark, which would be a first since December of 2008! Over the last few years we have seen more engagement, growth, personal and professional education from the members, affiliates, staff and all involved.

We always encourage REALTORS ® to get involved and welcome all the help, ideas and cooperation from anyone willing to volunteer. We also encourage any local businesses that support any facet of home ownership to get involved in our affiliate committee and work with us to help benefit the residents and homeowners of Brunswick County.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BEING A PART OF YOUR ORGANIZATION? The Brunswick County Association of REALTORS ® is a member-driven organization. We look to help make the practice of real estate fun and educational and strive to provide REALTORS ® with the tools and services needed to support their success. As REALTORS ®, we work to protect home ownership and private property rights, advance public policies and candidates that build strong communities and promote a vibrant business environment for everyone in our local community, across the state and nation. More than 80% of Americans want to own a home and feel home ownership is part of the American Dream.

There is not much else more beneficial than engaging in and supporting an industry focused on making sure this dream becomes a reality.

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Northern

BRUNSWICK COUNTY NORTHERN BRUNSWICK COUNTY AREA INCLUDES:

Leland, Belville, Winnabow, Navassa, Northwest, Town Creek

PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN DISTRICT: Belville Elementary, Town Creek Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Leland Middle, North Brunswick High

POPULATION: Leland population in 2010....... 13,527 Leland population in 2017....... 19,976 Belville population in 2010.........1,926 Belville population in 2017.........2,052 Northwest population in 2010.......735 Northwest population in 2017.......778 Navassa population in 2010.......1,505 Navassa population in 2017.......1,895

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The Brunswick Riverwalk at Belville. Photo by Megan Deitz.

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TOP 15 AGENTS NORTHERN BRUNSWICK COUNTY from January 1 to December 31, 2017 Ranked by total volume sold

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NORTHERN BRUNSWICK COUNTY: Belville, Leland, Navassa, Winnabow 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15

Jerry L Helms Steve J Triola Melanie C Gardner Karen S Schwartz Kathy L Mottolo Buddy Blake Billy A Saffo Shawn C Horton Jennie Stevens Team Michelle D Gurrera Nolan D Payne Eden M Gilliam Keith M Beatty Non Member Brad D Norris

Brunswick Forest Realty, LLC Compass Pointe Realty, LLC Compass Pointe Realty, LLC Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage D R Horton, Inc. RE/MAX Essential Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Carolina Plantations Real Estate Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Intracoastal Realty Corp.

Non Member Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

Source: Stats compiled from the Brunswick County and Wilmington MLS.

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$64,784,345 $32,800,436 $27,720,930 $19,850,675 $15,737,666 $15,704,418 $12,253,506 $10,047,918 $9,039,891 $6,555,038 $6,539,635 $6,504,653 $6,458,948 $6,215,600 $6,005,536

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2018 NORTHERN BRUNSWICK COUNTY

NEW HOMES MAP

Whether you’re relocating to the area or just moving across town, whether you’re upgrading or downsizing or just want a change of scenery, there’s a house for you in northern Brunswick County. We’ve plotted the area’s subdivisions on this map and given you an idea of the price range in each neighborhood.

Please keep in mind that the real estate market changes daily; therefore, some of the information in this section could change by the time you read this. Call or visit websites to verify information that is important to you.

If you’re in the market for a house in northern Brunswick County, we think you’ll find this guide very helpful. Happy hunting!

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Adair Park

Compass Pointe

Hawkeswater at the River

• Follow Highway 17 S. Take a left turn into the first entrance into Westgate onto Ocean Gate Plaza. Follow to Westgate Drive and take a left at the stop sign. Go straight after traffic circle and Adair Park will be on your left just off of Angels Drive.

• Located on Highway 74/76 in Leland • Approx. 9 miles from downtown Wilmington

• Located on Highway 133 next to Belville Elementary School

• Contact: Sales Office, (888) 717- 6468

• Approx. 2 miles from downtown Wilmington

• C ompassPointeNC.com

• Homes from $182,990

• Approx. 6 miles from downtown Wilmington • Homes from the $200s

• Lots from the $90s, packages from mid $300s

05 Grayson Park

02 The Bluffs on the Cape Fear • Follow Highway 74/76 west towards Whiteville.

Take the Leland exit onto Mt Misery Road. Take a right onto Mt. Misery Road and proceed 3 miles.

Turn Right onto Dogwood. Take your first right into the entrance of The Bluffs on the Cape Fear and proceed to guard gate.

• Approx. 15 miles from downtown Wilmington • TheBluffsNC.com • Contact: The Bluffs, (866) 725-8337 • Home sites from the $70s, homes from the high $300s

03 Brunswick Forest

• Located off of Highway 17 on Maco Road / Highway 87 N.

08 Hearthstone • Located on Lanvale Road, about 1 mile off Highway 17 on left • Approx. 5 miles from downtown Wilmington

• Approx. 8 miles from downtown Wilmington

• Contact: Lisa Smiraldi, (910) 782-2804

• Contact: Sales Office, (910) 332-8504

• HearthStoneHomesNC.com

• G raysonParkNC.com

• Homes from $250s

• Homes from the high $190s, townhomes from $159,900

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09 Lanvale Forest • Located on Lanvale Road 1.2 miles off Highway 17

The Grove at Mallory Creek Plantation

• Approx. 8 miles from downtown Wilmington

• Located off Highway 133, 4 miles from Highway 17

• Contact: Sean Skutnik, (910) 279-1016

• Approx. 8 miles from downtown Wilmington •M alloryCreekNC.com

• LanvaleForest.net • Homes starting from the $170s

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• Located on Highway 17 S.

• Contact: (910) 332-8501

• Approx. 6 miles from downtown Wilmington

Lily Pond

• Homes starting in the $200s

• Located on Lincoln Road

• Contact: Brunswick Forest Realty, (910) 371-2434 • BrunswickForest.com • Home sites from $70s, townhomes from the mid $200s, homes from the high $200s

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• Approx. 8 miles from downtown Wilmington • Homes starting from the $200s

This Northern Brunswick County new development map is NOT to scale and is designed to give readers an approximate idea of where the new home community locations. Prices in real estate can change often. Please check with your real estate professional for the most up-to-date pricing.

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Lincoln Place

Magnolia Greens

The Cottages at Mill Creek Landing

• Located on Village Road • Approx. 7 miles from downtown Wilmington

• Located on Highway 17 S. just past Waterford, across from Walmart

• Located on Village Road in Leland just before fire department

• Contact: Sandra Britt, (910) 262-4400

• Approx. 5 miles from downtown Wilmington

• Approx. 6 miles from downtown Wilmington

• Town homes starting from the $160s

• Single-family homes from $175s, townhomes from $160s, condos from $140s

• TheCottagesatMillCreekLanding.com • Contact: Sean Skutnik, (910) 279-1016 • Homes starting at $130s

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14 The Pines at Mallory Creek Plantation • Located 3.5 miles from the Leland exit on Highway 133 S.

• Approx. 5 miles from downtown Wilmington

Waterford of the Carolinas

• Homes from the $160s

• Located on Highway 17 S. across from Walmart • Approx. 5 miles from downtown Wilmington

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• Approx. 6 miles from downtown Wilmington

Shoreline at Westgate

• Contact: Sales Office, (910) 332-8501 • MalloryCreekNC.com

• Located in Westgate off Highway 17 behind Walmart Shopping Center

• Homes from the $200s

• Approx. 5 miles from downtown Wilmington

15 The Retreat at Mallory Creek • Located between Mallory Creek Plantation and Brunswick Forest. 3.5 miles from the Leland exit on Highway 133 S. Take a right onto Mallory Creek Drive. Travel 1.5 miles and community is on the left

Wedgewood at Lanvale • Located on Lanvale Road

• Brick Villas from the $170s

• Approx. 5 miles from downtown Wilmington • Contact: Stevens Fine Homes, (910) 332• 8513

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Southview Park

• Homes from $196,900

• Homes start in $230s

• Approx. 7 miles from downtown Wilmington • Homes from the $180s

• Located off River Road SE • Approx. 10 miles from downtown Wilmington • Homes start in $530s

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21 Sunrise Terrace • Located off Village Road. From Wilmington, take first Leland exit. Take right onto Village Road and follow about 2.5 miles and neighborhood is located on the left.

• Approx. 6 miles from downtown Wilmington

SeaBrooke • Located off Lanvale Road NE. From Highway 17 turn on Lanvale Road NC. Turn left onto Olde Lanvale Road NE. Turn right on W. Highcroft Drive NE. Turn left on Avington Lane.

• Approx. 7 miles from downtown Wilmington • Homes from the $180s

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• Approx. 7 miles from downtown Wilmington

RiverBend at Hawkeswater

• Homesites start from the $70s; homes from the $200s

• Contact: (910) 452-6355

• Located on Leland School Road just off Highway 74/76 and Mt. Misery Road

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25 Windemere • Located off Highway 74/76. From Wilmington, take Mt. Misery Road exit off of 74/76. Take a right onto Mt. Misery Road and travel for about 4 miles, and turn left onto Cassadine Court to enter Windermere Estates.

• Approx. 6 miles from downtown Wilmington • Homes starting at $180,900

26 Windsor Park

• Homes from the $190s

22 Tyler’s Cove at Mallory Creek Plantation • Located off Highway 133, 4 miles from Highway 17

• Located on Highway 74/76 behind the Industrial Park, just past the second Leland exit on your right • Approx. 10 miles from downtown Wilmington • Single-family homes from $130s

• Approx. 8 miles from downtown Wilmington

18 Sessoms Way • Located on Village Road. From Wilmington, take first Leland exit. Take right onto Village Road and follow about 2 miles and neighborhood is located on the left.

• Contact: Kelly Sloop, (910) 617-3081 • Homes from the low $200s

For assistance with new homes or resales in any of these communities, please feel free to contact the supporters of this section: Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, (910) 371-1181

Karen Schwartz, (910) 431-9395

Intracoastal Realty, (910) 256-4503

Sean Skutnik, (910) 279-1016

Michelle Gurrera, (910) 233-5556

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On The House.

Join me for “Coffee with Karen”

Karen Schwartz

REALTOR/Broker, ABR,SFR,CRS

Meet me any Wednesday, 9-10 a.m., at Port City Java in The Villages at Brunswick Forest.

The top-selling real estate team in northern Brunswick County, The Karen Schwartz Team can fit all the pieces of buying or selling real estate together for you. We are eager to share our knowledge of the market, so if Wednesday mornings don’t work for you, call me at 910.431.9395 to schedule another time. Either way, it’s my treat!

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BILL CLARK HOMES

— Home Building with Family in Mind —

By Lauren Krouse

A house isn’t a home until it has a happy family inside. Bill Clark understands this sentiment firsthand — he’s devoted four decades of his life to building family homes. As he says, “Over the years, I have learned that a house becomes a home when a family breathes life into it. And that gives meaning to what my family does every day.”

Bill Clark Homes is a truly family-owned and run company. Bill Clark is still actively involved in operations and strategic planning, though his two sons have taken over management. Heath serves as general manager of the Wilmington division, while Lance serves as general manager of the Greenville division and marketing.

Last spring, Bill Clark and his family celebrated a remarkable 40 years in homebuilding. Since its conception, Bill Clark Homes has built thousands of homes in dozens of neighborhoods across Fayetteville, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, New Bern, Raleigh and Wilmington. For more than a decade, Bill Clark Homes has ranked as one of the top 100 builders in the nation.

In line with its reputation for dependable, affordable homes, Bill Clark Homes stands behind their properties, providing all new homeowners with a one-year warranty. This warranty ensures homes are free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months following the date of closing.

Each home is also covered by an additional 10-year Bonded Builders Warranty Group warranty.

As a member of Bonded Builders, Bill Clark Homes is honored for their long-term devotion to quality of workmanship and service.

As Bill Clark Homes looks to the future, the company is devoted to following a strict code of energy-efficient home-building standards and practices that directly benefit homeowners every month. Thanks to their focus on energy efficiency, Bill Clark Homes has been awarded the “Best Builder” Duke Energy Award for the Coastal Region.

Energy efficiency is one of many ways Bill Clark Homes designs family-friendly homes. According to Bill Clark Homes Marketing Coordinator Kaitlin Cox, “Since the start, we have kept our buyers in mind when designing our homes. We are consistently listening to feedback and staying up to date on market trends and will continue to do so in the future.” As of late, this means homes with the master suite on the first floor, as well as other home arrangements to accommodate various buyers.

Bill Clark Homes is currently building or in the development stages of 10 exclusive communities in the Wilmington and Brunswick County region. Sunset Ridge has been one the company’s flagship communities in the area for more than 10 years. There, Bill Clark Homes is currently in the final phases of single-family homes and has recently started construction on Villa townhomes. The Retreat, a quaint coastal community on Ocean Isle Beach, has added more than 75 new families in the past two years. As part of its rapid and continuing success, The Retreat is entering its newest phase of development, with large private homesites currently pre-selling.

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BillClarkHomes.com (910) 350-1744 127 Racine Drive, Suite 201 Wilmington, NC

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LEGACY HOMES BY BILL CLARK — Making a House a Home —

By Wendy Redwine

What started in 1977 as Clark Construction in Greenville, North Carolina, has grown into one of the nation’s Top 100 homebuilders — Bill Clark Homes.

Focused on providing the best value for the homebuyer’s hardearned money, Bill Clark Homes has successfully built thousands of new homes across the Carolinas and in the Wilmington area.

The company’s homeowners fill neighborhoods like Sunset Ridge, The Retreat at Ocean Isle Beach, River Oaks, Belle Meade, Hanover Lakes and new neighborhoods like Kaylie’s Cove, Canters Crest and Mill Creek Landing.

“Over four decades, we have celebrated a multitude of accomplishments,” says Heath Clark of Bill Clark Homes. “Our proudest achievement remains the growing roster of families that have trusted us to build their homes. We look forward to welcoming many more satisfied new owners in the years ahead.”

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New Division, New Focus OF THE CAROLINAS Over the last two years, the homebuilder has seen great success with its newest venture, Legacy Homes by Bill Clark, a division focused on meeting the growing demand for customized homes on customers’ already owned homesites.

“Legacy Homes by Bill Clark is focused on building quality homes with our customers’ lifestyles in mind,” says Annah Norris, the division’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “We blend exceptional craftsmanship and thoughtful design with highly individualized service. The end result is both an enjoyable building process and a beautiful home.”

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Your Community. Your Budget. Your Dream Home.

Legacy Homes builds in successful and growing masterplanned communities like Brunswick Forest, Compass Pointe, St. James Plantation, The Bluffs on The Cape Fear, River Bluffs, River Lights, Summerhouse on Everett Bay and more.

Not only will Legacy Homes build dream homes in almost any community in the area, the premier homebuilder sets themselves apart by offering each customer several choices: to move into a completed home, to build a portfolio home plan, or to customize a portfolio plan to fit the customer’s lifestyle.

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Designer Details Legacy Homes opened their Design Studio in the central location of Brunswick Forest’s commercial shopping area in 2016. The boutique-style space offers customers a one-stop shop to select home finishes and spark imagination. It was a true labor of love for Norris.

“After years of growing our custom business, it was time to make the Design Center a reality,” she says. “Customers are now greeted with an inviting, functional space to meet with consultants who guide them through their selections process. We strive to meet our customers’ desired visions and budgets.”

Farmhouse Chic and Modern Farmhouse are today’s buzzword design terms, but the timeless details these styles provide are what Legacy Homes by Bill Clark Customers are loving these days. Shiplap trim details, inviting Southern-style front porches, gourmet kitchens with large islands, neutral color palates with pops of color, unique lighting, wonderful outdoor living spaces and expansive master retreats are just a few of the details you’ll find in a Legacy home.

You’re invited to discover southeastern North Carolina’s premier homebuilder by visiting the website, complete with a large portfolio of interactive 3D virtual tours.

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LegacyHomesbyBillClark.com (910) 363-1682 1174 Turlington Avenue Leland, NC

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LOGAN HOMES

— Where Value, Location and Lifestyle Come Together —

By Denice Patterson

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After three decades of building dream homes in coastal North Carolina, Logan Homes is proud to serve the Beaufort and Bluffton areas in South Carolina.

Since 1986 Logan Homes has been building quality homes in the Wilmington and Brunswick County areas. D Logan started his company after working for years as a carpenter’s apprentice on homes in Wrightsville Beach and Figure Eight Island. After learning the craft of fine homebuilding, he knew he wanted to provide luxury and quality not only to individual homes, but also to entire developments.

Thirty-two years later, Logan and his Clients can make design team are still hard at work improving and selections at Homes. the Logan growing Logan They Design have built a Studio in Belville. solid reputation as a preferred builder in

developments such as Brunswick Forest, Compass Pointe, Landfall, St. James Plantation, Waterford and more.

With 16 in-house home-design collections that encompass numerous floor For most people, the Logan experience plans, Logan Homes has a home design for doesn’t end with the move-in. “Once a client just about anyone.

Logan newestthey venture is itspart builds with Homes’ Logan Homes, become expansion into coastal South Carolina. The of the family,” Logan says. company is building homes on popular For theIsland past three of & Dataw (near decades, Beaufort),thousands which Travel homeowners have enjoyed the luxury of 100 Leisure magazine named one of the Top Golf Communities in and America.

Additionally, owning a Logan home are happy to Logan Homes is building dream homes in share their experiences of building with Hampton Lake and Hampton Hall, master Logan Homes.

To read what customers have planned communities in Bluffton.

In order meet thebuilding needs of their South Carolina toto say about with Logan Homes, clients, company opened areviews second and check the the website for customer homeowner testimonials.

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design studio near Bluffton.

Regardless of location, personalization is a key component of a Logan Homes build. Wheather in coastal North or South Carolina, the Logan Design Studios are a homebuilder’s playground. The well-appointed studios are staffed by experienced designers, ready to assist those who are embarking on a dream homebuilding experience.

A buyer, under the guidance of these design specialists, can see and touch the materials that will be used to build their new home, from cabinets and countertops to outdoor grills and pergolas. For those who prefer the full-scale approach, Logan Homes has dozens of model homes that showcase the thousands of options the company offers, all ready for visitors at a moment’s notice.

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Whether you’re living locally or out of state during the process, everyone at Logan Homes works together to ensure a smooth homebuilding experience. “We use cutting-edge technologies and streamlined processes that make building their dream home as easy as 1, 2, 3,” says Logan. “We are more than a group of dedicated building professionals, we are a family.”

For most people, the Logan experience doesn’t end with the move-in. “Once a

client builds with Logan Homes, they become part of the family,” Logan says.

For the past three decades, thousands of homeowners have enjoyed the luxury of owning a Logan home and are happy to share their experiences of building with Logan Homes. To read what customers have to say about building with Logan Homes visit them on Houzz, Guild Quality or check the website for customer reviews and homeowner testimonials.

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Dimensions are approximate. Home and customer-speciic, detailed drawings and speciications will be furnished to each customer as part of their builder contract.

Floor plans/elevations are subject to change without notice. © Logan Homes 2018

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RIPTIDE BUILDERS

— Custom Builders for Every Budget —

By Michelle Macken

When Riptide Builders began building luxury custom homes in southern Brunswick County and Horry County, South Carolina, in 2009, they were focused on giving their clients everything they wanted in a beautifully finished, craft-built home. Nine years later they have expanded beyond custom homes, but they still bring that same experience — first-class materials, leading-edge design, outstanding finish details, high-end standard features and exceptional quality — to every home they construct.

These builders know it can be very frustrating to tour a bunch of homes only to be disappointed because you can’t seem to find the perfect house in the ideal location. Riptide offers the solution with three unique build programs to suit every client’s needs: 1.) T he Inventory Home Program is ideal for those looking for a quick move-in and no decision-making stress; 2) The Semi Custom Home Program allows clients many customization options built with the speed of the Inventory Home Program; 3) T he classic Traditional Custom Home Program gives clients unlimited choice restricted only by their budget, the zoning and the home site.

Why Riptide?

Cutting Edge: One of Riptide Builders’ main attributes is anticipating leading trends in new home construction and being the first to offer these to potential buyers in the highly desired communities of Sea Trail Plantation in Sunset Beach, Ocean Ridge Plantation in Ocean Isle Beach and Waterbridge in Myrtle Beach.

Money Smart: New Riptide homes are money smart. They often have lower utility bills and insurance premiums and higher resale potential due to their luxury finishes and high-quality materials. Plus, a 2 to 10 Home Buyer’s Warranty is free with every Riptide home, which includes 1-Year Workmanship, 2-Year Systems and 10-Year Structural coverages.

Energy Efficient: The difference between a resale home and an energy efficient Riptide home is easily seen in the utility bill. These homes meet far tougher national code standards for energy efficiency than just a few years ago. Riptide Builders includes programmable thermostats, high-efficiency toilets, tankless water heaters and many other energy-efficient features standard on every home. Plus, their homes are HERS rated by RESNET certified technicians.

Design Your Dream: Practical and beautiful are standard features. At Riptide Builder’s Design Center, you can personalize the look and feel of your home by choosing from a wide variety of standard and upgrade options. They use brandname materials from leaders in the industry such as James Hardie, Navien, Mohawk, Moen, Delta, Florida Tile, Eudora Cabinets, Taexx, Sentricon and more.

This means that you get the best home, made from the best products. The Riptide team ensures the entire selection process is a stress-free experience. Designing your dream is easy and fun with their convenient Sunset Beach location.

Technology Forward: With a technology forward approach, Riptide Builders puts information at your fingertips whether you’re at home, at work, on the road or on vacation. They use CoConstruct, a leading provider of web-based builder software. This powerful application allows them to better coordinate each job, communicate with you and the staff. CoConstruct provides each of their clients with access to a secure website with all the details of their new Riptide home. They also use the electronic signature service Docusign, an attorney-approved application that allows them to quickly and securely get important paperwork to you no matter where you live.

Riptide’s programs make it easy to get into the home you’ve been dreaming about. Stop by their Sunset Beach Design Center and see why Riptide Builders is one of the leading local builders in coastal North Carolina and South Carolina.

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RiptideBuilders.com (910) 816-4167 790-6 Sunset Boulevard N. Sunset Beach, NC 28468

BUILDING IN YOUR FAVORITE SOUTH BRUNSWICK COMMUNITIES SEA TRAIL PLANTATION, ocean ridge plantation, & many MORE!

We understand that buying a home is one of the largest investments a family undertakes. It's about more than just the roof over your head - it’s about choosing where and how you live.

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SOUTHPORT/ OAK ISLAND

Area

SOUTHPORT-OAK ISLAND AREA INCLUDES: Southport, Oak Island, Caswell Beach, Bald Head Island, St. James, Bolivia

PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN DISTRICT: Bolivia Elementary, Virginia Williamson Elementary, Southport Elementary, South Brunswick Middle, South Brunswick High, Brunswick County Academy, Brunwick County Early College High

POPULATION: Southport 2010....................... 2,833 Southport 2017........................ 3,725 Bald Head Island 2010.................158 Bald Head Island 2017.................176 Oak Island 2010.......................6,783 Oak Island 2017....................... 7,789 St. James 2010........................ 3,165 St. James 2017........................ 5,514 Bolivia 2010................................143 Bolivia 2017................................152 Boiling Spring Lakes 2010.........5,372 Boiling Spring Lakes 2017.........6,028

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Southport Fishing Pier overlooking the Cape Fear River and Intracoastal Waterway.

Photo by Jason Hudson.

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TOP 15 AGENTS SOUTHPORT/OAK ISLAND AREA from January 1 to December 31, 2017 Ranked by total volume sold

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BALD HEAD ISLAND 01 Ginger Dunn 02 WWP John Munroe Team 03 Wendy R Wilmot 04 David Berne 05 Buddy Lawrence 06 Mary Munroe

07 Douglas Oakley 08 Stwphanie Blake 09 Jim C Brown 10 Kurt Bonney 11 Rod J Hyson 12 David B Wray 13 Rick Nelson 14 Lindsay Farris 15 Garrett E Albertson

BOILING SPRING LAKES

Wendy Wilmot Properties $20,234,500 Wendy Wilmot Properties $16,427,500 Wendy Wilmot Properties $14,766,000 Atlantic Realty Professionals, Inc $11,043,500 Wendy Wilmot Properties $5,599,000 Mary Munroe Realty: Bald Head Vacations and Sales $5,278,000 Bald Head Island Limited Real Estate Sales $4,801,625 Bald Head Island Limited Real Estate Sales $4,362,625 Bald Head Island Limited Real Estate Sales $4,058,000 Tiffany’s Beach Properties $3,981,250 Cape Fear Realty / BHI Rentals $3,447,500 Bald Head Island Limited Real Estate Sales $3,155,000 Seabreeze Rentals & Sales $3,135,000 Bald Head Island Limited Real Estate Sales $2,675,700 Bald Head Island Limited Real Estate Sales $2,657,000

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Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Discover NC Homes Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Margaret Rudd Associates/OI Art Skipper Realty Inc. Better Beach Sales & Rentals, Inc Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Margaret Rudd Associates/OI Emerald City Real Estate, Inc. Southport Realty, Inc. Keller Williams Realty Swanson Realty Southport Realty, Inc. Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

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Hank Troscianiec Sharon H Zakszeski Nolan K Formalarie Cronick & Associates Karen Edwards Kim S Anderson John G Hamilton Ginger C Harper Brooke E Rudd-Gaglie Susy Cannon Carla W Sparks Leesa L Snyder Tracy Swanson Laura P Lefevre Krueger Team

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$9,453,379 $2,360,500 $1,545,100 $985,000 $798,000 $718,800 $698,950 $691,500 $639,000 $607,320 $600,000 $595,000 $593,000 $590,000 $571,400

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BOLIVIA 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15

Bert Exum Krueger Team Nolan K Formalarie Aaron D Dickery Robin S Hackney Hank Troscianiec Associates Suzanne M Polino Nancy A Freiburger Crystal Babson Cameron Brand Bill Carmichael Tracy Swanson Jabin Norris Ashley H Sikka Laura P Lefevre

Pointe South Realty, LLC Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Discover NC Homes D R Horton, Inc Hackney & Company Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage ASAP Realty D R Horton, Inc Century 21 Sweyer & Associates Intracoastal Realty Corporation RE/MAX Southern Coast Swanson Realty PROACTIVE Real Estate Heritage Development & Realty Company Southport Realty, Inc.

$5,660,238 $3,460,400 $2,816,900 $2,346,077 $2,166,983 $2,008,175 $1,745,000 $1,371,274 $1,361,600 $1,334,140 $1,152,150 $1,068,005 $1,038,500 $1,033,950 $1,016,500

OAK ISLAND 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15

Kim S Anderson Cronick & Assocaties Christopher J Kuhn L Haraway Group Hank Troscianiec Associates John G Hamilton Lynn Gulledge Libba Motsinger Brooke E Rudd-Gaglie Robert Carroll Kathy A MacNish Catherine Riddle Wanda C Adkins Tracy Swanson Gina A McNiel

Art Skipper Realty Inc. Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage RE/MAX at the Beach / Oak Island Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Better Beach Sales & Rentals, Inc. SOHO Islands Real Estate Inc. Margaret Rudd Associates / Oak Island Margaret Rudd Associates / Oak Island RE/MAX Southern Coast Margaret Rudd Associates / Oak Island RE/MAX at the Beach / Oak Island SOHO Islands Real Estate Inc. Swanson Realty Carolina Exclusives

$26,021,146 $18,569,115 $12,498,441 $12,229,482 $12,089,900 $11,316,550 $10,082,974 $9,058,700 $7,748,250 $6,327,479 $5,949,925 $5,921,700 $5,653,400 $5,282,200 $5,272,500

SOUTHPORT 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15

Hank Troscianiec Associates Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Karen G Gaspar St James Properties LLC, Marina Office Rosado & Associates Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Nolan K Formalarie Discover NC Homes Lisa S Frye St James Properties LLC, Marina Office Geoffrey N Wright St James Properties LLC Howard Molloy St James Properties LLC Pam Hayes Southport Realty, Inc Willetts Team Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage Eddie Addison St James Properties LLC Kay C Jolliff Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc. Non Member Hoke Flynt St James Properties LLC Jerry C Biffle RE/MAX Southern Coast Sarah C Smith Southport Realty, Inc.

$18,650,579 $15,769,400 $12,148,868 $11,807,730 $9,963,400 $7,170,200 $6,599,500 $5,968,630 $5,737,000 $5,657,740 $5,604,000 $5,370,100 $5,162,000 $5,128,000

Source: Stats compiled from the Brunswick County and Wilmington MLS.

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This Brunswick County new development map is NOT to scale and is designed to give readers an approximate idea of where the new home community locations. Prices in real estate can change often. Please check with your real estate professional for the most up-to-date pricing.

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Avalon

Cottage Point

Jonas Creek

1800 Bards Drive Southeast Bolivia, NC 28422

770 Skipjack Circle Southport, NC 28461

600 MacKenzie Circle Southport, NC 28461

From $179,000

From $379,000

From $380,000

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Brookstone

Cottages at Price Creek

Mariners Pointe

2291 E. Brookstone Drive Bolivia, NC 28422

404 Trout Lily Lane Southport, NC 28461

4326 Frying Pan Road SE Southport, NC 28461

From $140,000

From $299,000

From $130,000

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Mill Creek Cove

Southport Way

Traemoor at Arbor Creek

2506 Sendero Drive Bolivia, NC 28422

4463 Willow Moss Way Southport, NC 28461

4330 Southport-Supply Road SE Southport, NC 28461

From $179,000

From $219,000

From $250,000

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Palmetto Creek of the Carolinas

St. James Plantation

Turtlewood at Southport

1186 Ternata Drive Bolivia, NC 28422

4006 St. James Drive SE Southport, NC 28461

6105 Turtlewood Drive Southport, NC 28461

From $200,000

From $280,000

From $259,000

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Rivermist

The Cottages at Southport

5214 Flank Court Southport, NC 28461

406 Lord Charles Drive Southport, NC 28461

From $130,000

From $260,000

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Seaspray Cove at Carolina Place

The Village at Mariner’s Pointe

4903 Alamance Drive Southport, NC 28461

4384 Frying Pan Road Southport, NC 28461

From $100,000

From $106,000

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THE BLUFFS ON THE CAPE FEAR — Southern Charm on the Waterfront —

By Lauren Krouse

“We immediately fell in love.”

That’s what the Mitchells, three-year residents of The Bluffs on Cape Fear, had to say about their first visit to The Bluffs.

What beckoned them to make The Bluffs their home was the natural splendor. As they say, “It’s common to see a passing deer or hear the early morning sounds of a turkey gobbling, all while being nestled near the hub of Wilmington.”

With scenic roads that wind through long, rolling hills covered in mature hardwood and pine woodlands, The Bluffs on Cape Fear is an idyllic, natural retreat. Tucked away along a quiet, mile-long stretch of the Cape Fear River just minutes away from downtown Wilmington and Leland, The Bluffs offers the best of privacy and transcendent natural beauty, while remaining just a short drive from everything the city and coastal Carolinas have to offer.

Awarded The Best of the Best Community Award by Ideal Living, the 600-acre community is the pinnacle of waterfront living meets Southern charm. Residents of The Bluffs have access to the river as well as the lake, ponds and oceanfront. Nestled in carefully preserved natural areas, homesites average nearly a half-acre in size and showcase architecture inspired by classic Southern low country homes. While these are not typical cookie cutter homes, they do have one thing in common: a relaxing and welcoming front porch. As managing partner Doug Talbot explains, “When you think of Southern architecture, you always think of front porches.” The master-planned community offers neighborhoods featuring move-in ready homes crafted by some of Wilmington’s top builders, including Southern Pine Homes, Legacy Homes by Bill Clark and Arthur Rutenberg Homes.

The Bluffs attracts young professionals and retirees alike with its hidden away yet centralized locale as well as its numerous amenities, including nature and walking trails, picnic areas and benches, a resort-style pool, tennis courts, pickleball, playground, riverfront park and pavilion, 50-slip marina, lake with fishing pier, lakefront clubhouse and private beach club on Oak Island. The private beach club, a luxury second-row home with direct access to the beach, is the ideal location for community gatherings, private parties and beach day getaways.

As Talbot raves, “When you live at The Bluffs, you also get your own private beach house. People absolutely love it.”

The Bluffs is flourishing with 42 residents, 10 new homes under construction, 10 on the drawing board and select new home sites available now. This ever-emerging community has just embarked on its largest capital improvement program yet with a $6 million infrastructure and amenity plan. Thanks to new financial partner Billy Brown, The Bluffs will be adding a new riverfront park and boat ramp, boat and RV storage, a boardwalk, a new clubhouse and fitness center and pickleball courts.

Although The Bluffs is growing fast, “It’s still a hidden gem that is now being discovered,” said Marc Wilson, director of sales and marketing. To explore featured homes and homesites and to meet The Bluffs’ featured builders, you are invited to visit their website.

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BRUNSWICK FOREST

— Active Living in a Connected Community —

By Lauren Krouse

Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2018, Brunswick Forest is a lively, 4,500-acre, amenity-rich retreat where community connection and active living are always on the Get Connected calendar. As the only coastal North Carolina community deemed one of the top 50 best-selling masterplanned communities nationwide, Brunswick Forest is a pristine example of a community designed with a diversity of residents in mind. Located just minutes from downtown Wilmington over the Cape Fear River, Brunswick Forest boasts eight unique neighborhoods with housing options ranging from low-maintenance patio homes and upscale townhomes to spacious golf course estates and charming waterside bungalows.

This summer Brunswick Forest will continue to grow with the opening of two new neighborhoods. The Lakes, a West Indies–inspired neighborhood, offers packages from the $400s, and Cypress Pointe, a charming collection of coastal homes, offers packages from the high $400s.

Throughout the community, price points range from the high $200s to $1 million, with premier homesites beginning in the $80s.

As Jerry Helms, vice president of sales for Brunswick Forest notes, “We have consistently experienced record growth, year after year. Quite simply, our strategy is to deliver precisely what people desire in a home and community.”

For Brunswick Forest residents, this means miles of walking and biking trails winding through lush forests with quaint footbridges over creeks. It means pocket parks and greenspace galore for neighborhood gatherings and events. Two fitness and wellness centers boast indoor and outdoor pools, several exercise and meeting rooms, a splashpad for the kids and tennis and pickleball courts. The fitness and wellness centers offer educational seminars on topics ranging from memoir-writing and interior design to financial planning and self-defense to health-based workshops on hormone replacement therapy, medical weight loss, peripheral neuropathy and the joys of using essential oils.

Active living flows through the landscape of Brunswick Forest, with access to everything just a short walk or bike ride away. Residents can traverse Hammock Lake on standup paddleboards, kayaks and canoes, and nearby Town Creek feeds into the Cape Fear River for outings on larger watercraft. In the heart of Brunswick Forest, the Clubhouse at Cape Fear National Golf Club offers karaoke night, concerts, wine-pairing dinners and a cigar club. Nearby, The Villages of Brunswick Forest serves as a town center with shops, restaurants, service outlets and medical facilities.

Residents say they have never been busier, more active or happier in their lives, and the reason is clear — Brunswick Forest provides an endless source of engagement opportunities, from their own Amazing Race inspired by the Emmy Award-winning CBS show, to their annual Westminster-inspired dog show, to pig-pickins and potlucks, to the Cardboard Boat Regatta, to outdoor concerts in Annsdale Park.

Residents have access to all common amenities as part of their home ownership and monthly HOA dues — with no need to pay an additional club membership. Those interested in joining the Brunswick Forest community are invited to stop by the Welcome Center or to call for an appointment.

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COMPASS POINTE

— Resort-Style Amenities Surrounded by Nature —

By Molly Harrison

Compass Pointe is more than just a gorgeous community. Residents of this North Brunswick County development agree that the best part of living here is the lifestyle. They enjoy not only unbelievable amenities but also friendly and fun new neighbors who often become friends.

Compass Pointe’s carefully placed resort-style amenities include the brand-new Lazy River, the Resort Oasis Pool and the impressive Grand Lanai, a large clubhouse with lounge seating, TVs, a commercialgrade kitchen for residents to use and the Oasis Bar and Grill. The community also features The Pointe Wellness Center with state-of-theart equipment, spa services and a brand-new indoor pool facility. Add in tennis and pickleball courts, lakes and ponds for fishing and kayaking, miles of walking and biking trails, a dog park, an outdoor amphitheater, an 18-hole golf course, an extensive golf practice facility, a golf pro shop and Latitudes Restaurant (open to the public), and you have a yearround community that feels like a vacation resort.

Yet one of the best features of Compass Pointe is its undeveloped natural areas. Among the community’s 2,200 acres is nearly 1,000 acres set aside for nature conservation, including 880 acres of Certified Gold Audubon Signature Sanctuary. Residents find serenity and tranquility in this environment and can enjoy birdwatching, relaxing, quiet walks and star-gazing.

Though it feels a like a private getaway, Compass Pointe is a short 10-minute drive from downtown Wilmington, which is rich in history, art, culture, shopping, dining and entertainment. And it’s only a short hop from there to Wrightsville Beach, where seaside walks, surfing or paddleboarding are part of the routine.

Compass Pointe currently has approximately 800 existing homes and more than 1,100 home sites sold. The homes in Compass Pointe are built by the area’s top builders and offer quality craftsmanship and practical designs. They are inviting and comfortable with open floor plans and features such as screened porches and patios that allow homeowners to enjoy the pleasant, temperate climate year-round. With choices like low-maintenance villas, cozy cottages and cabanas, Florida-style patio homes and traditional brick homes, there is something to suit every taste and budget.

Compass Pointe usually has more than 50 homes under construction at any given time and has seen an uptick in homes starting construction over the past 12 months.

“We are excited to continue opening new neighborhoods this year,” says Amanda Marks, director of sales and marketing at Compass Pointe. “It’s a great time to purchase, but even just stopping by for a visit is an experience.”

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MAGNOLIA GREENS GOLF PLANTATION — Golf, Arts, Activities and Amenities Await —

By Michelle Macken

E Csouth I A ofL S E C T I O N Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation, located approximatelyS 5 Pmiles Wilmington off U.S. Highway 17 in Leland, offers convenient living in a relaxed atmosphere. The neighborhood is well established and features mature landscaping and single-family homes, condos and townhouses built by quality homebuilders.

Most of the community’s homes are situated around the neighborhood’s large, beautifully landscaped public golf course. The Magnolia Greens Golf Course is a 27-hole, public golf facility that is known as one of the top public courses in the Southeast and has been host to several PGA Tour and USGA qualifying events. The Championship Course, designed by acclaimed golf architect 72 a c k e n B Y Tom M Jackson, i c H e lis la par e M course and has Bermuda grass fairways and champion Bermuda greens. The course is suited for all levels of play, with five sets of tees on each arts, hole so activities, players can adjust according to Golf, amenities, their skill levels. friendly andGreens a Golf The Azaleaneighbors Course is Magnolia Course’s alternative for players looking for fantastic location make this something that is slightly less challenging.

The is apopular great place to enjoy onenine-hole of thecourse most a relaxed round with friends or to learn the neighborhoods in In Leland. fundamentals of the sport. addition to the two courses and 27 holes, there is also a full-service practice facilityGreens that is Golf the only place inlocated the area agnolia Plantation, with a natural grass range and top-of-the-line approximately 5 miles south of range balls.

Wilmington offtimely, U.S. Highway in Leland, To keep play Magnolia17Greens maintains its rule of no more than four players offers convenient living in a relaxed per group. The course has a pro shop and a atmosphere.

The neighborhood is wellfull-service restaurant, Blossoms Restaurant, featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner and a established and features mature landscaping wide selection of appetizers, sandwiches, soups and single-family homes, condos and and salads. The back patio of the clubhouse is townhouses builttoby quality the perfect place relax withhomebuilders. a cold beverage Magnolia Greens offers a number of luxury amenities, andMost is a favorite hangout among neighborhood of the community’s homes are residents. including indoor and outdoor pools, paved walking and situated around thethan neighborhood’s large, But there is more golf at Magnolia Greens. The neighborhood is also home to biking andistwo clubhouses. the Leland Cultural Arts public Center.golf At 1212 Magnolia Village Way,trails the center a place beautifully landscaped course. for local artists and fans of the arts to come together to admire and create artwork.

The Magnolia Greens Golf Course is a There is a gallery, a pottery studio, a shop for woodworking, sculpture and metals, a 27-hole, and public golf facility is known painting drawing studio, that a dance studioasand a classroom.

Magnolia Greens offers a number of one of the top public courses in the luxury amenities to its residents, including indoor and outdoor pools, miles of paved walking and biking trails and two clubhouses Southeast and has beenand host to several with exercise equipment tennis courts.PGA Something is always going on at Magnolia dinner and a wideorselection classes and neighborhood volleyball Greens, whether is movie nights, club gatherings charity of appetizers, Tour and USGA it qualifying events.wine The tastings, book golf tournaments. There are also group exercise classes and neighborhood volleyball sandwiches, soups and salads. The back tournaments. Retail stores and restau Championship Course, designed by tournaments. Retail stores and restaurants are nearby, offering residents convenience patio of the clubhouse is the perfect place to are nearby, offering residents conven acclaimed architect Jackson, a make sure to schedule your private tour and variety.golf There is plentyTom to see and do,isso relax with a cold beverage and is a favorite and variety. There is plenty to see and of Magnolia Greens GolfBermuda Plantationgrass today. par 72 course and has

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481 Olde Waterford Way #100 Kanatous, a resident of Waterford since 2011. Leland “We spent more than areally year looking and nothing ever hit me until we Group homes, including Waterford, Currently 86 percent of the homesites are at neighborhoods all over Wilmington and Leland and nothing ever really hit me until Leland, NC looked at Waterford. It had everything we Hearthstone, The Forks at Barclay and built butatmany prime It homesites are weupon, looked Waterford. had everything we needed, and we fell in love with the needed, and we fell in love with the idea that RiverLights.

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PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN DISTRICT: Cedar Grove Middle, Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary, Shallotte Middle, Supply Elementary, Union Elementary, Waccamaw School (K-8), West Brunswick High

POPULATION: Holden Beach 2010.....................575 Holden Beach 2017.................... 638 Shallotte 2010..........................3,675 Shallotte 2017..........................4,092 Ocean Isle Beach 2010............... 550 Ocean Isle Beach 2017................612 Sunset Beach 2010...................3,572 Sunset Beach 2017...................3,894 Calabash 2010......................... 1,786 Calabash 2017......................... 2,158

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CALABASH 01 Lynn A Chaplowe Beazer Homes Corporation 02 The Real Team RE/MAX at the Beach / Calabash 03 Corey M Riley D R Horton, Inc 04 Diane Danes D R Horton, Inc 05 Non Member 06 Shawn Finigan D R Horton, Inc 07 Bonnie B Black RE/MAX at the Beach / Calabash 08 Mark Redrick Brunswick Plantation

Homes & Real Estate Sales, LLC 09 Anna T Arlington ASAP Realty 10 Hope Team Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage 11 The Kozel Team Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage 12 Capt Hugh James Carolina Coastal Real Estate 13 Marlene Cleary Carolina Coastal Real Estate 14 Ivey I Ridders Pulte Homes 15 Frank W Saubers Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

CAROLINA SHORES 01 Corey M Riley 02 Diane Danes 03 Shown Finigan 04 Ivey I Ridders 05 Bonnie B Black 06 The Real Team 07 Hope Team 08 Edie Caudill Lindsey 09 Suzanne M Polino 10 Non Member 11 Capt Hugh James 12 Robin McDowell 13 Marlene Cleary 14 Jayne A Anderson 15 Nancy Bain

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$10,674,825 $8,085,050 $6,959,978 $6,777,329 $4,713,573 $4,532,480 $4,458,350 $3,784,600 $3,560,590 $3,404,905 $3,377,115 $3,289,390 $3,218,700 $3,212,910 $3,045,410

$6,600,128 $5,974,497 $4,532,480 $3,212,910 $3,106,000 $2,929,300 $2,268,405 $1,781,900 $1,724,115 $1,667,390 $1,531,890 $1,275,400 $1,126,000 $1,108,700 $911,000

HOLDEN BEACH 01 Mary B Overocker Coastal Development & Realty 02 Alan A Holden RE/MAX at the Beach / Holden Beach 03 Anne Arnold Century 21 Sweyer & Associates 04 The Andrews Team Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage 05 Michele Klock PROACTIVE Real Estate 06 John Kilian RE/MAX at the Beach / Holden Beach 07 Non Member 08 Jabin Norris PROACTIVE Real Estate 09 Beth Suggs Coastal Development & Realty 10 Mary Mitchell RE/MAX at the Beach / Holden Beach 11 Brent B Shaver Holden Beach Realty Inc 12 Laura Hewett Carolina Elite Preperties LHR 13 Beverly A Faircloth RE/MAX at the Beach / Holden Beach 14 Grace Schroeder Intracoastal Realty 15 Ammie B Archer Century 21 Sweyer & Associates

$13,132,000 $9,877,402 $8,038,000 $7,397,150 $5,792,150 $3,535,000 $3,068,320 $2,914,500 $2,812,000 $2,760,000 $2,742,500 $2,559,400 $2,483,500 $2,280,000 $2,251,500

OCEAN ISLE BEACH 01 Frances Warner Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage 02 Sara Harris Team Intracoastal Realty 03 Larry H Cheek Keller Williams Realty 04 Bob Williams Intracoastal Realty 05 Robin L Campbell Clark Family Realty 06 Non Member 07 Linda Register Intracoastal Realty 08 Edwina St. Pierre Intracoastal Realty 09 Chris Morgan Cooke Realty 10 Laura Hewett Carolina Elite Properties LHR 11 David Enzor Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage 12 Diane Dalen Sunset Properties, Inc 13 Seth C Barbee Carolina Plantations Real Estate 14 John R Mohr Intracoastal Realty 15 Teresa A Boyd Coldwell Banker Sloane Realty OIB

$23,032,800 $19,761,800 $11,023,800 $10,221,000 $9,036,489 $8,517,008 $7,217,400 $7,086,639 $6,084,000 $5,999,350 $5,479,448 $5,419,000 $5,389,528 $5,005,500 $4,818,435

SHALLOTTE 01 Enzor & Associates Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage 02 Laura Hewett Carolina Elite Properties LHR 03 Teresa A Boyd Coldwell Banker Sloane Realty OIB 04 William Langley Langley Real Estate, LLC 05 Jayne A Anderson Coldwell Banker Sloane Realty OIB 06 Melony J Rice Intracoastal Realty 07 Debbie Kinlaw CENTURY 21 Sunset Realty 08 Gail F Van Vuuren Langley Real Estate, LLC 09 Team Rieber Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage 10 Hank Troscianiec Associates Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage 11 Douglas S Terhune Carolin Plantations Real Estate 12 Linda L Blake RE/MAX at the Beach - Holden Beach 13 Shandel K Capps Carolina Gulf Coast Properties 14 Mary E Esposito Carolina Elite Properties LHR 15 Non Member

$6,118,583 $3,995,080 $2,893,670 $1,407,850 $1,381,000 $1,335,650 $1,107,752 $1,036,965 $982,900 $944,300 $875,000 $857,200 $809,000 $802,000 $757,320

Source: Stats compiled from the Brunswick County MLS.

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SUNSET BEACH 01 The Kozel Team Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage 02 Dave L Nelson CENTURY 21 Sunset Realty 03 Eddie Walters Sunset Properties, Inc. 04 Robert E Hill Riptide Sales Team 05 Pat Wolfe Sunset Properties, Inc. 06 Debbie Kinlaw CENTURY 21 Sunset Realty 07 Non Member 08 Debbie M Morgan CENTURY 21 Sunset Realty 09 Larry H Cheek Keller Williams Realty 10 Mary A Bergere TJ Blumberg Realty, LLC 11 Frances Warner Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage 12 Pam Allen RE/MAX at the Beach / Holden Beach 13 Nancy H Mooring Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage 14 Seth C Barbee Carolina Plantations Real Estate 15 Shirley Johnson Coldwell Banker Sloane Realty

SUPPLY 01 Mark A Revels 02 Anne Arnold 03 The Andrews Team 04 Michele Klock 05 Michael Golder 06 Brenda Vrooman 07 Mike Neville 08 Gay Atkins 09 Erica Thomas 10 Linda L Blake 11 Jabin Norris 12 Alan A Holden 13 Beth Suggs 14 Rick A Winner 15 Crystal Babson

RE/MAX at the Beach / Holden Beach Century 21 Sweyer & Associates Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage PROACTIVE Real Estate D R Horton, Inc. PROACTIVE Real Estate Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage PROACTIVE Real Estate Coastal Development & Realty RE/MAX at the Beach / Holden Beach PROACTIVE Real Estate RE/MAX at the Beach / Holden Beach Coastal Development & Realty Coastal Development & Realty Century 21 Sweyer & Associates

Source: Stats compiled from the Brunswick County MLS.

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$10,836,125 $7,898,910 $6,451,000 $5,542,993 $5,341,000 $4,689,670 $3,018,048 $2,806,800 $2,602,623 $2,411,900 $2,354,900 $2,192,750 $2,190,000 $2,187,500 $2,172,400

$4,182,950 $3,288,500 $2,749,500 $2,231,125 $2,211,545 $2,153,200 $1,656,500 $1,639,250 $1,559,000 $1,511,000 $1,405,650 $1,360,000 $1,295,000 $1,256,000 $1,238,000

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Brunswick Plantation

Devaun Park

Richmond Hills

380 Brunswick Drive NW Calabash, NC 28467

9095 Devaun Park Boulevard Calabash, NC 28467

178 Fort Charles Drive Supply, NC 28462

From $149,000

From $239,900

From $167,900

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Calabash Lakes

Kingfish Bay

Rivers Edge

24 Calabash Lakes Boulevard Calabash, NC 28467

1235 Kingfish Boulevard Calabash, NC 28467

2000 Arnold Palmer Drive Shallotte, NC 28470

From $171,900

From $235,000

From $200,000

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Cameron Woods

Lighthouse Cove

Rourk Woods

6882 Beckman Circle Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

8 Lighthouse Cove Loop Calabash, NC 28467

712 Village Road SW #202 Shallotte, NC 28470

From $220,000

From $170,000

From $188,900

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Chatham Glen

Ocean Ridge Plantation

Rutledge

7134 Chatham Glenn SW Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

53 Ocean Ridge Parkway SW Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

3046 Boverie Street Shallotte, NC 28480

From $199,900

From $300,000

From $224,900

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Cobblestone Village at SeaTrail

Overlook at Caison Creek

Spring Mill Plantation

From $199,900

100 Sable Oak Circle #4 Supply, NC 28462

2079 Saybrooke Lane Calabash, NC 28467

From $299,000

From $205,990

06 Crow Creek 470 S. Crow Creek Drive Calabash, NC 28467 Home sites from $85,000

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The Retreat at Ocean Isle Beach

Sunset Ridge

1361 Dunes Boulevard SW Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

7143 Bonaventure Street SW Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

From $271,000

From $241,000

This Southern Brunswick County new development map is NOT to scale and is designed to give readers an approximate idea of where the new home community locations. Prices in real estate can change often. Please check with your real estate professional for the most up-to-date pricing.

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The Cottages at Ocean Isle Beach

Thistle

6460 Carrick Bend Trail SW Ocean Isle Beach, NC 28469

1815 Olde Thistle Club Road Sunset Beach, NC 28468

From $250,000

From $400,000

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The Farm at Brunswick

Woodsong

61 Carolina Farms Boulevard Carolina Shores, NC 28467

522 Sylvan Street Shallotte, NC 28470

From $209,000

From $250,000

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At Home MEET EIGHT HOMEOWNERS WHO LOVE CALLING BRUNSWICK COUNTY HOME

Compiled by Sandi Grigg | Photography by Laura Glantz

Back in 1970, when Brunswick County’s population was only around 24,000, most of the people who lived here were born here. But then the word got out about Brunswick County and all of its wonderfulness and people began to move here. Then developers began to create such great communities that more people came, and now Brunswick County’s population is well over 120,000. Who are these people moving to Brunswick County? Why did they come? Read on.

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JAY AND LUCY ANDERSON — Ocean Isle Beach —

Where did you live before relocating to southeastern North Carolina?

We resided in Dayton, Ohio, for 35 years.

Why did you move to southeastern North Carolina?

Our daughter and grandson live in the area. Plus we love the weather and the North Carolina beaches and this is the perfect place to retire. We also like that we are away from busy areas yet close to many great towns and attractions.

Wilmington and Charleston are great places to visit nearby.

What community did you decide to move to and why?

We had a home built in Sunset Ridge in Ocean Isle Beach. We love that all the yard work is taken care of for us and that we are very close to Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, Calabash and Myrtle Beach.

Everything is so close to our neighborhood,

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such as the post office, several grocery stores, drug stores and shopping.

How long have you lived here?

About two and a half months and we absolutely love it here!

Who built your home and why did you decide to build with them?

Bill Clark Homes. Our home is built with quality craftmanship. We feel it was a great investment at a great value. We fell in love with the Ansley floor plan. The model home staff, Eric and Susan, were so helpful and made the building process and transition very easy.

What’s your favorite thing about southeastern North Carolina?

Beautiful beaches, mild weather, friendly people, cost of living and so many activities and opportunities for retirees.

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JIM AND BARBARA TADESCO — Ocean Isle Beach —

Where did you live before relocating to southeastern North Carolina?

We lived in various states: New York to Florida to Texas to New Hampshire to New Jersey.

Why did you move to southeastern North Carolina?

We visited family and always wanted to retire between Florida and New York, as we have family in both states. We wanted to be close to beaches and parks and we liked the ambiance of the area.

What community did you decide to move to and why?

We rented a home in Sunset Ridge to be close to an aging parent. We fell in love with the community and wonderful neighbors!

How long have you lived here?

One year as a renter and four months as new homeowners.

What’s your favorite thing about southeastern North Carolina?

We like the beaches, parks, scenic areas, churches and quiet but still being close to shopping. We have a lot of places to visit yet!

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TODD AND NORA MILLER — Leland —

Where did you live before relocating to southeastern North Carolina?

We previously lived in New Hampshire in the Dartmouth region. Beautiful spring, summer and fall but long cold winters!

Why did you move to southeastern North Carolina?

The weather. We were focused on the Carolinas and really liked Wilmington, so focused on this area. The longer golf season was very appealing.

What community did you decide to move to and why?

We moved to The Bluffs on the Cape Fear. It was convenient to Wilmington and close to several great golf courses.

The location of our house is on a small lake, and we enjoy watching folks fishing and walking. The amenities are just right for our needs and interests. I-140 makes everything very convenient. Everyone is extremely friendly and even the gate house personnel know us by name.

How long have you lived here?

We moved in on March 28, 2018.

Who built your home and why did you decide to build with them?

Bill Clark Homes built our house. It is called the Hudson model. It was built as a model home so was move-in ready.

We liked the layout of the house and the location of the house in this community.

What’s your favorite thing about southeastern North Carolina?

The beaches are beautiful, and there are some great restaurants we enjoy. Also, there are several great golf options in this area.

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CRAIG AND CARLINE MITCHELL — Leland —

Where did you live before relocating to southeastern North Carolina?

Berlin, Pennsylvania Why did you move to southeastern North Carolina?

We wanted a warmer climate after our retirement and to be closer to our only daughter and her family, who live in North Carolina. We really like the close proximity to the coast and love the Wilmington and surrounding areas.

What community did you decide to move to and why?

The Bluffs on the Cape Fear because it’s in a rural setting and on the river.

How long have you lived here?

We have owned our home for almost three years and will be moving to The Bluffs on a full-time basis at the end of this year.

Who built your home and why did you decide to build with them?

Troy Oliver in Southern Pines. We bought the home after it was built.

What’s your favorite thing about southeastern North Carolina?

The neighbors at The Bluffs have been great and very inviting. The entire atmosphere is very laid-back and casual. Also, the overall climate is much more conducive to outdoor activities.

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MARK AND LAURI PLANTE — Leland —

Where did you live before relocating to southeastern North Carolina?

Southern New Jersey, just outside of Philadelphia.

Why did you move to southeastern North Carolina?

We had a number of friends who relocated to North Carolina and loved it. Our daughter went to Elon University so through the many trips down here, we also came to love the state. Being closer to family in such a great area was the ultimate pull. Our daughter now lives in Charlotte. We always liked North Carolina and knew it was in our future. Where to go was the question. As we explored the state, Wilmington received rave reviews from everyone we talked with. So we came to see, and the rest is history!

What community did you decide to move to and why?

We looked at many communities and each one provided insight and helped us learn what was important to us. Compass Pointe provided everything we were seeking and we haven’t been disappointed.

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How long have you lived here?

Eighteen months and it has flown by!

Who built your home and why did you decide to build with them?

Logan Homes. As soon as we walked into the model, my husband said, “This will be our home.” I needed to keep looking and yet we kept coming back to this model. We entertain frequently and wanted a home that would feel warm and welcoming. Logan had the right model, and we could customize to what was important to us and they had the right team in place to deliver a great house.

Special kudos to our Logan designer, Erin and the rest of the Logan team, for helping us create the home we wanted.

What’s your favorite thing about southeastern North Carolina?

We love the friendliness and the strong sense of community within Compass Pointe. It’s evident and obvious. We love the culture of Wilmington, the pride of being in such a great area and being part of an academic community.

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DR. BILL E. LAWSON & DR. E. RENÉE SANDERS-LAWSON — Leland —

Where did you live before relocating to southeastern North Carolina?

We lived in Okemos, Michigan, for eight years and then Cordova, Tennessee, for ten years before relocating to North Carolina.

Why did you move to southeastern North Carolina?

I’m (Renée) originally from Smithfield, North Carolina. I lived there my entire life until July 1997 when we moved to Michigan. Both Bill and I have family living in Smithfield, Clayton, Raleigh, Fuquay-Varina, Greensboro, etc. I retired in 2014 and Bill joined me in retirement in 2016.

What community did you decide to move toand why?

We moved to Brunswick Forest in Park Landing 2.

How long have you lived here?

We relocated back in May 2016. We came to visit our friends Barbara and Obataiye Akinwole, who live in Park Landing One. We stopped by for a visit on our way back from Myrtle Beach to see their new house and to have lunch. Before lunch we saw five properties that same day in August.

We then flew back here from Cordova in September, October, December, January and February, when we closed on our house.

What’s your favorite thing about southeastern North Carolina?

For me it was great returning to my home state after living away for the last 20 years. When we lived in Michigan and in Tennessee we had to fly everywhere. Now that I’m back home I can get in the car and drive home in an hour and a half. Both Bill and I could have stayed in Cordova in that we had a great and beautiful home, but he suggested we look at North Carolina because it meant so much to me.

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DENNIS AND CHERYL BROBST — Leland —

Where did you live before relocating to southeastern North Carolina?

We are both Marylanders who spent our childhoods moving from state to state and country to country with our parents.

After our children were born we vowed not to move again until college time.

In 2000 Dennis retired (the first time!) and we moved to the Pinehurst, North Carolina, area. Our children went to N.C. State and UNCW. Why did you move to southeastern North Carolina?

Mainly to be near our daughter and her family. She fell in love with Wilmington when at UNCW and never returned home.

We were really ready to move to an area near a medium-sized city with an airport.

Also, being close to the beach is a perk.

What community did you decide to move to and why?

Cape Fear National in Brunswick Forest.

We looked from New Bern to Calabash to Wallace but nothing else really appealed to us. We had even looked at Brunswick Forest early in the process. When we revisited in 2016 we just knew it was home. Cape Fear National is a great neighborhood with warm, friendly people.

How long have you lived here?

For about 10 months.

Who built your home and why did you decide to build with them?

Legacy Homes by Bill Clark. There were several factors that lead us to Legacy, foremost being they had some great house plans. We interviewed with several builders and looked at many, many homes but we kept coming back to Legacy’s Adelaide. Once we saw the butler’s pantry we were sold.

What’s your favorite thing about southeastern North Carolina?

We can’t pick one thing, there are just too many great ones. The weather, beach, activities, golf and lifestyle are all factors that make an area great.

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JIM AND JERRI WHEELER — Southport —

Where did you live before relocating to southeastern North Carolina?

We lived along the southern coast of California in San Juan Capistrano. Many have heard of San Juan Capistrano because the swallows return to the mission there every year. While the swallows return, we don’t have those same plans.

Why did you move to southeastern North Carolina?

We first learned about Southport from Coastal Living magazine’s article on Southport winning the title of the 2015 Happiest Seaside Town. We were intrigued, and after some internet searching we also discovered St. James Plantation. We like to say we moved from the left coast to the RIGHT coast! We love being near water and southeastern North Carolina has a lot: the ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway, the Cape Fear Rriver and even a pond behind our house! We wanted to live where the pace was a bit slower. It was love at first sight when we stayed in the charming Bell-Clemmons House, a Southport B&B, and explored the area.

As new retirees, we were looking for less expensive housing, but did not want to sacrifice the nice weather and coastal living.

Recently, a California group was formed in St. James. At a get together, we were surprised to learn that there are so many of us.

What community did you decide to move to and why?

We thought St. James Plantation would be the perfect active community to live in and make new friends. With our beach club, we have easy access to the ocean just minutes away. We bought a Cottage Lakes home in a new area of St. James. We were lucky enough to find a new home just waiting for us to move in. It all came together so easily that we feel that we are meant to be here.

How long have you lived here?

Two years this June with our dog Hobo.

Who built your home and why did you decide to build with them?

Logan Homes. We bought a spec house that was ready and perfect for us. Coming from California, we were happy not to build and have to rent during that process.

What’s your favorite thing about southeastern North Carolina?

That’s a hard question as we have a lot of favorites! We feel like we live in a resort. Southport is so charming, and Wilmington has so much to offer, too. This area is chock full of history, and we enjoy exploring and learning. Cape Fear River ship watching is a new hobby. Also, NO EARTHQUAKES!

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TOP 10 BUILDERS IN BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC From January 1 to December 31, 2017 Ranked by total number of permits pulled

Rank

01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10

Number of permits pulled

Builder Name and Contact Information

Bill Clark Homes

127 Racine Drive, Suite 201 Wilmington, NC 28403 (910) 350-1744 • BillClarkHomes.com President: Bill Clark

168

D.R. Horton

1121 Military Cutoff Road Suite C-322, Wilmington, NC 28405 (910) 821-8553 • DRHorton.com President: Brian Gardner

130

Logan Homes

60 Gregory Road, Suite 1, Belville, NC 28451 (800) 761-4707 • LoganHomes.com President: D Logan

110

Wade Jurney Homes

4719 New Centre Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405 (910) 613-0695 • WadeJurneyHomes.com President: Wade Jurney

93

True Homes

5051 Main Street Unit #13, Shallotte, NC 28470 (910) 754-6314 TributeHomesUSA.com

91

Trusst Builder Group

481 Olde Waterford Way #100, Leland, NC 28451 (910) 371-0304 • TrusstBuilderGroup.com President: Shawn Horton

73

Kent Homes

1721 Allens Lane, Suite 102, Wilmington, NC 28403 (877) 256-5313 • KentHomes.net President: Dan Kent

69

Stevens Fine Homes

2922 Orville Wright Way, Suite 110, Wilmington, NC 28405 (910) 794-8699 • StevensFineHomes.com President: Craig Stevens

66

Pyramid Homes

5022 Wrightsville Avenue, Wilmington, NC 29403 (910) 392-7201 • BuildPyramid.com President: Chris Stephens

52

Southern Homebuilders

108 N Kerr Ave, Wilmington, NC 28405 (910) 799-0192 • SouthernHomeBuildersinc.com President: Jeff Hilton

42

Source: Stats compiled by M.O.R.E (Market Opportunity Research Enterprises®) and are based on permits pulled between January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017.

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TOP 20 AGENTS IN BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC From January 1 to December 31, 2017 Ranked by total volume sold

NAME

AFFILIATION

SALES VOLUME

01 Jerry L. Helms

Brunswick Forest Realty, LLC

$94,808,156

02 Hank Troscianiec

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

$43,906,371

03 Kim S. Anderson

Art Skipper Realty, Inc.

$39,117,845

04 Frances Warner

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

$28,010,200

05 Cronick & Associates

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

$23,666,265

06 Sarah Harris Team

Intracoastal Realty

$21,819,700

07 Ginger Dunn

Wendy Wilmot Properties

$21,250,500

08 Rosado & Associates

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

$21,175,868

09 Steve J. Triola

Compass Pointe Realty, LLC

$21,153,971

10 Wendy R. Wilmot

Wendy Wilmot Properties

$20,561,000

11 Karen S. Schwartz

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

$20,524,175

12 John G. Hamilton

Better Beach Sales & Rentals, Inc.

$19,737,390

13 John Munroe Team

Wendy Wilmot Properties

$19,344,000

14 Nolan K. Formalarie

Discover NC Homes

$19,066,047

15 Karen G. Gaspar

St. James Properties LLC, Marina Office

$19,034,450

16 Larry H. Cheek

Keller Williams Realty — Brunswick County

$18,264,923

17 Wade G. Jurney

WJH, LLC

$17,730,564

18 L. Haraway Group

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

$17,363,982

19 The Kozel Team

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

$17,355,757

20 Kathy L. Mottolo

DR Horton, Inc

$16,513,850

Source: Stats compiled from the Brunswick County and Wilmington MLS.

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HOUSES SOLD

BRUNSWICK COUNTY

POPULATION

IN BRUNSWICK COUNTY

3,746 in 2016

4,613 in 2017

107,431

Brunswick County’s Biggest Selling Real Estate Market for 2017:

130,897

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$261,925 2017

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TOTAL SALES VOLUME 2017

AVERAGE HOME SALES PRICE

FOR BRUNSWICK COUNTY

FOR BRUNSWICK COUNTY

PROPERTY TAX INFO

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Source: Brunswick County MLS

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[ ADVERTISER INDEX ]

Advertiser

Phone# Page#

Advertiser

Phone# Page#

Arthur Rutenberg Homes .............................. 910-707-3679

5

Legacy Homes by Bill Clark .......................... 910-363-1682

28

Bill Clark Homes ......................................... 910-550-1167

26

Logan Homes .............................................. 800-761-4707

30

Brunswick Electric Membership Corp. ............ 800-842-5871

21

Brunswick Forest ......................................... 910-371-2434

42

Michelle Gurrera Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage ............ 910-233-5556

47

Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage ............ 910-371-1181

10

Niche.Decor & Gifts ..................................... 910-769-8839

39

Retreat at Ocean Isle Beach ......................... 910-575-2933

27

Crystal Babson Century 21 Sweyer & Associates ................... 910-393-9957

55

Rhodes Law Offices, PLLC ............................ 910-383-3610

6

Compass Pointe ........................................... 888-717-6468

44

Riptide Builders .......................................... 910-816-4167

32

First Bank ................................................... 910-383-3955

3

Harrington Village ........................................ 910-408-1644

76

Sean Skutnik Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage ............ 910-279-1016

17

Hearthstone ................................................ 910-371-0304

75

Sunset Ridge .............................................. 910-575-2992

27

The Bluffs on the Cape Fear ......................... 910-383-2820

40

Troy Williamson - On Q Financial ................... 910-262-2613

17

Trusst Builder Group ................................... 910-371-0304

2, 48

Waterford of the Carolinas ............................ 910-371-0304

48

Intracoastal Realty Corporation ..................... 910-256-4503

60

J & K Home Furnishings ............................... 843-249-1882

58

Karen Schwartz Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage ............ 910-431-9395

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Location. Quality. Value.

Take Hearth N EW H OM ESIT ES R EL EASED FOR S A L E

Hearthstone is a charming neighborhood

of beautiful brick homes featuring the same craftsmanship and attention to detail that Trusst Builder Group builds into each of its homes. With one big difference – THE PRICE. HOMES RANGE FROM 1,653 TO 2,381 SQ FT & PRICES RANGE FROM HIGH $200’s TO MID $300’s AMENITIES INCLUDE EXTENSIVE LANDSCAPING, A NEW POOL & BATH HOUSE

Call Lisa Smiraldi at 910.782.2804 to schedule a tour of our two fully furnished model homes.

74 76

Lanvale Road

Leland

Waterford

Magnolia Greens 17

Brunswick Forest

Located off of Lanvale Road in Leland, across the street from the Villages at Brunswick Forest retail center.

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