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With the number of seniors in the United States expected to double to 70 million in the near future, an increasing amount of families are facing the overwhelmingresponsibility of caring for aging loved ones. Families throughout the Wilmington area can experience the companionship and peace of mind knowing their loved ones can be cared for through the in-home services of Alyssa & Kevin Kelly.
Our firends the Kelly's are the new owners of the Wilmington, NC Comfort Keepers office. Prior to purchasing the franchise, Alyssa was employed in the health-care business market while Kevin came from a financial background.
They put that all aside to come to live by the Coast and partner with with Comfort Keepers, a growing national franchise which offers Companions and other in-home services for aging adults, new mothers, and others needing assistance to live in their own home.
Many families in the Wilmington area are attempting to balance the needs of aging loved ones with their own busy lives. Seniors who are in relatively good health and desperately want to continue living at home simply need help with daily activities. Comfort Keepers provides in-home services on an hourly, daily or weekly basis with tailored packages customized to an individual's needs. Packages include companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, incidental transportation, laundry, recreational activities and more. Their mission is to treat each client with the respect and dignity they deserve, as though they are caring for a member of their own family.
"We wanted to provide seniors with an option of care that allows them to remain independent in their home," Alyssa says, at the same time we were looking for a niche opportunity that we would both enjoy being involved with that would match our health-care and business related backgrounds."
Kevin adds "We will still be offering personal care services in addition to the companion care. In fact, we recently hired an RN to assist in training care givers for personal care as well as doing home assessments. Comfort Keepers is one of only a few companies in our area offering these services."
The Kelly's offer Companion and Personal care in New Hanover and Pender counties. Companion care to the Leland area Personal care in all of Brunswick County.
To Contact the Kellys click here: Comfort Keepers
Comfort Keepers was founded in 1998 by a registered home health care nurse and her husband, the Comfort Keepers franchise system has grown to over 550 locations worldwide. Comfort Keepers has ranked as one of the top three franchises in senior care Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 for the past five years. For more information about Comfort Keepers, visit www.comfortkeepers.com/.
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What a beautiful week in the Wilmington NC area. Summer is definitely lingering here and the Carolina blue skies are glorious. Home Buyers have been taking advantge of good mortgage rates and a great selection of well priced homes. Would you like to learn more about our Wilmington NC Real Estate market? Click here.
Our area with all our homegrown talent is a music lovers delight and this weekend offers an eclectic mix of local artist to enjoy! have a toe tapping weekend!
MAYFAIRE MUSIC ON THE TOWN, The popular free concert series is winding down tonight with the last event of the season. The Dave Mathews tribute band Two Step takes the stage tonight on the lawn behind Linen's & Things. Bring the kids the dogs, the picnic, the coolers and your dancing shoes! 6-9pm
1ST ANNUAL COLORS OF THE RAINBOW CONCERT On Saturday a free concert with acoustic blues performer Deblois , the fabulous foursome Als Place Bluegrass, progressive Bliegrass band L Shaped lot plenty of of food and fun for all ages. The concert which will benefit the cause of autism in our community and it will be held at Poplar Grove Plantation in the Scotts Hill area of Wilmington 10200 US Highway 17 N., Wilmington, NC 12-6pm
1st ANNUAL DOWNTOWN SHAKEDOWN Historic Downtown Wilmington. Enjoy music by Chairman of the Board, Captain Cook & The Coconutz, Da Howlies and more! Shag lessons, face painting, clowns and more. Saturday from 2-9pm at the Water Street Parking Deck
2ND ANNUAL BREWGRASS FESTIVAL Blend some terrific regional brewed micro beers and some knee slapping down home Bluegrass, and you are bewing up a guaranteed good time starting Saturday at 3pm in Historic Downtown Wilmington. Both traditional and alternative Bluegrass acts will be taking the stage.
Thought about living in a great climate and extremely affordable housing close to some of the East coast lovliest beaches? Contact us for more information about our great area!
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If you planning a trip to the south for vacation or to visit family, don't miss the opportunity to spend some time on Wrightsville Beach, NC The closest beach to Wilmington, located on Harbor Island, Wrightsville Beach will wow you with it's exquisite beauty and serene atmosphere. Every public beach access provides a unique vista of the sand and sea, and presents its own special ambiance. In addition to the ocean front experience, quaint shops, fine dining, pubs along the Intracoastal Waterway, and a historical drawbridge provide residents and visitors alike with an awesome sea coast escape!
As you head over the drawbridge to the Beach, be prepared for a breathtaking view of Banks Channel, dotted by impressive vessels of all sizes and colorful waterfront homes. Wrightsville Beach is the perfect coastal escape! Spend the day or an hour by the dunes on the southern tip, with it's jetty and view of Masonboro Island, or walk the northern side on Shell Island with its sweeping turns and view of Figure Eight Island.
If the winds right you're bound to catch sight of colorful sailfish or kite sailing enthusiasts!
Surfs up! Wrightsville is a haven for surfing fans of all ages!
Like fishing? Right in the middle of the Island you'll find famous Johnny Mercer Pier where you can pick up tackle and rod and fish off the majestic pier suspended like magic under sky and over sea. Fish cleaning tables are provided for your convenience.
Or if you prefer you can cast your line out at the Oceans Edge!
Take a drive around the Island and gaze in admiration (and maybe a little envy) at the architectural elegance of Wrightsville's imposing beach front homes, most of which have gone up in the last few years. Interested in purchasing one? Hope you have a fat checkbook. Expect to pay about 3 million and up for an ocean front location.
But no worry, move anywhere in Wilmington and you will be within 10 miles of this unsurpassible Beach. Homes inland are very reasonably priced and there is something to fit all budgets!
There's an ambiance like no other here at Wrightsville. Be warned you will not want to leave this wonderful place, so leave plenty of time to take it all in. Walk the sand, drive the loop, enjoy a bite to eat on the ocean or channel, pick up a souvenir or two and then head home knowing that because you have left a little piece of your heart in Wrightsville Beach, you will return!
©photos by Ginger Sala
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Marsh Oaks is a lovely community of stylish homes located at the Northern tip of Wilmington, NC in close proximity to Porter's Neck. The Marsh Oaks Community offers for your enjoyment, a clubhouse, pool, and tennis courts. Tender Care was taken to preserve the natural beauty of the 450 acres Marsh Oaks encompasses.
The community of marsh Oaks is conveniently located to Wilmington Attractions. Beach lovers and sailors alike appreciate the short commute (less than 10 miles) to beautiful Wrightsville Beach.
The new and ever expanding Mayfaire Town Center, right down the road apiece, provides wonderful shopping and dining experiences. A visit to historic downtown Wilmington and it's Riverfront is less than 20 minutes away!
A variety of home styles from Low Country to Brick Colonials grace the winding streets of Marsh Oaks.
All home designs must comply with the Architectural Review Board's standards before building begins.
Existing single family homes currently on the market range from the high $300,000s to low $700,000's.
If you would like to build your dream home at Marsh Oaks, currently a .5 acre lot starts at $135,000 and reaches $535,000 for a creek front lot.
Marymount at Marsh Oaks is the town homes section of Marsh Oaks. One story town homes average 1350 sq. ft and start at $230,000
If you would like to see all Marsh Oaks has to offer please Contact us we'd be happy to show you Marsh Oaks or any Communty in the Cape Fear region Of North Carolina and any homes on the market that suit you needs.
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The historic riverfront city of Wilmington has a charm and ambiance that is hard to resist. Spend a day or spend a week, you won't run out of fun things to do and see. Here are just a few suggestions of how to pass the day in Wilmington NC, "The Port City."
Stop for lunch or dinner at one of the area's fine restaurants such as Elijahs, Pilot House, The Riverboat Landing, The George or Circa1922.
How about taking in the charm of the Historic homes about town. Start at Third St, where you will be greeted by stately Bed and Breakfasts flanked by Live Oaks nestled high on a hill overlooking the Cape Fear River. You will pass a majestic 19th century formers Governors mansion, ante-bellum homes and unique iron gates that will draw you back to another era.
Wilmington is often called the city of churches and for good readon. You will be awed by the eclectic architectural styles and formidable size of the city's historic churches that seem to dot every corner.
If your feet feel tired and you would like to tour on wheels, what better way than a good old fashioned horse drawn tour with Carriage Tours of Wilmington departing from Water and Market streets.
Feel like cruising? Board the Henrietta II, for a sunset or moonlight cruise on the River and take in the local scenery. Dinner Dances and Theme Cruises are also available as well.
The Azalea Festival comes to town every April, drawing big stars and big crowds. This year Sara Evans and Michael Macdonald were the Featured music artists. The street Fair, Parade and garden tours draw large crowds Make sure to book your reservations early as the town is overflowing with visitors.
Across the river from downtown is The Battleship North Carolina, dedicated to veterans of World War II, it was the first modern U.S. battleship that made history in the combat zones of the Pacific from 1941 to 1945. Open every day year round and on summer evenings host to a spectacular sound and light show. The complex includes a gift shop, seasonal snack bar and riverside picnic area.
Care to enjoy play or musical performance while your about town? ThalianHall, is the home of the country's oldest community theater and currently hosts national touring companies as well as numerous local theater companies. Built between 1855 and 1858 the impressive building has a theater and city hall, it continues to operate both capacities
There are a good selection museums for kids and adults alike whichnclude the Wilmington Railroad Museum, hosts exhibits from the important rail era of the city's history. Once the largest Railroad in the world, the Wilmington Railroad was the major contributor to Wilmington's economic development in the mid-1800s.
The Cape Fear Museum displays an interesting nautical exhibit and provides information about the social, cultural and natural history of the region. Changing exhibits and weekend programs offer diverse entertainment. The Michael Jordan Discovery Gallery named after the famous NBA basketball player, who grew up here in Wilmington, offers a hands-on exploration of southeastern North Carolina where you can feed a Venus' flytrap or crawl through a beaver lodge.
The Bellamy Mansion,Fifth Avenue and Market Street, a Spectacular example of Ante Bellum architecture is restored structure that was built right before the Civil War. Tours and changing exhibits on history and the design arts are offered with 22 rooms open to the public.
The Cotton Exchange,321 N. Front Street was the former home of one of the world's largest export companies, eight restored buildings connected by, open-air courtyards brick walkways and heart-pine beams house specialty shops and restaurants, the newest one is Paizano's, where the ambiance is Tuscan and the food out of this world!
Guided tours of Wilmington include Haunted Pub Crawl, Wilmington Ghost Walk, and Hollywood Location Walk of Old Wilmington.
These are just a few ways to spend a day in historic Wilmington NC a fun place to visit, a great place to live!
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Wilmington again makes National Headlines as one of the Best cities in the country to invest in!
Add to this great news, all the amenities and attractions our beautiful Wilmington has to offer: The Historic Riverfront, our exquisite beaches, music, arts, sports, our acclaimed UNCW, the fantastic climate, and a small town friendly atmosphere and you have a surefire winning combination for permanent residents, second home buyerd and investors.
Read all about it here:
"The Best Places To (Still) Invest". For the full report pick up a copy.
November 2006 Business 2.0 Report Researched By Moody's Economy.com
Arriving at a consensus for the 10 strongest markets and then relating the estimated highest appreciation in market values between now and 2011. Percentage figures shown represent Projected Gain In Home Prices Over The Next Five Years.
1. Panama City, FL: +72%
This locale is poised to host big airliners, more visitors - a lot more buyers. Locals expect the new airport planned completion in 2008 to open up the way Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers did for the southwestern coast of Florida. Property prices are still low by Florida standards, and the local market has already absorbed a price correction.
2. Vero Beach, FL: +64%
Balmy weather, low property taxes, and a cost of living 3% lower than that of nearby West Palm Beach makes this coastal town an affordable alternative. A Florida Atlantic University study says Indian River County and its two closest neighbors will need a projected 154,000 new homes during the next 25 years to house growing population.
3, Bridgeport, CT: +63%
This city's average home prices are severely depressed at $280,000 compared with the county's other large urban areas of Stamford. But, the wealth is starting to spread as more business is leaving New York for Greenwich and Stamford.
4. Lakeland, FL: +59%
Few places in Florida "scream" that Lakeland is the place to buy as a house now goes for a fifth less than the national medium. Meritage Homes plans to build more than 1,300 homes in the area in 2008. This city lies along I-4 where the density of development is beginning to mirror the Dulles corridor in Virginia.
5. McAllen, TX: +57%
Economists confirm that this area has 85% Latino who will soon be trading up. Further there is a housing shortage and pent up demand. Predictions are that incomes will catch up to the area's economic growth, currently more than double the state average.
6. San Luis Obispo, CA: +40
It is reported that thousands of retirement-agehttp://activerain.com/action/blogs_admin/write/27012 boomers will sell their Southern California homes to move to the cheaper area of San Luis Obispo. Anti-development sentiment has helped to slow down zoning against a growing demand. The word is that they will have to allow more homes or prices will go through the roof.
7. Wilmington, NC: +37%
Economists report that this locale is the only city of any significant size on the North Carolina coast, and may just be at the beginning of its boom. It has a seaport, an international airport and major university.
8. Manchester, NH: +35%
New Hampshire has no income or sales tax, and is in commuting distance of Boston. Manchester is the largest city in northern New England; neighbors Nashua which has twice won honors as Money magazine's "best place to live".
9. Fort Collins, CO: +28%
This locale appears time and again on the media's "best place" lists. Colorado has been lagging in housing price in recent years with anemic price appreciation according to economists.
10. Atlanta, GA: +24%
This metro region expected price gain against the market and with a population of over 5 million may be dramatic. The greater Atlanta region includes 110 municipal governments determined to beat its neighbors in growth. Commuters are targeting to move inside the I-285 perimeter which is pumping up prices in the more desirable Atlanta neighborhoods. Economists expect to see the greatest appreciation along the cities southern fringes.
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MLS® #403472 $182,000 -
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This charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in desirable Meadowbrook sits on one of the largest lots in the community. The welcoming flanscaped ront yard draws you in to a rocking chair porch, while the side entrance offers a paved patio area for dining or relaxing. An inviting open floor plan features a large living room with vaulted ceilings and a spacious kitchen/dining area graced with ceramic tile and impressive stainless steel appliances. Sliding doors in the master bedroom lead to the almost 1/2 acre fenced back yard. A pavered stone patio provides a great spot to dine, sunbathe or watch the beautiful Carolina sunsets. The wired shed, child's playhouse and garden areas offer special somethings for everyone! This immaculate home is conveniently located minutes from Wrightsville Beach, Mayfaire Town Center, 1-40 and Historic Downtown Wilmington. This home is one not to be missed! Home Warranty included!
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