Need some tips on how to decorate your new Brunswick Forest home? Take a few decorating cues from the experts who stage our gorgeous model homes!Conversation Clusters in Living AreasRather than pushing all of the furniture against the walls, create clusters of seating areas that promote face-to-face conversation. This style of arrangement will actually make the room seem larger and helps make the space feel warmer and more inviting. Stylish StudiesToday, offices or studies are an integral part of the home’s floorplan and their décor must reflect the character of the rest of the home. Take a look at these stylish offices inside the Trinity and Lautner models at Brunswick Forest for some ideas on how to decorate your own home study.  Elegant AccessoriesTasteful and well-placed accessories... 07/10/2015

Interesting changes in the Leland, NC, golfing community!Recently, Bobby Harrelson, owner of CP Brunswick, LLC and developer of Compass Pointe, purchased the Magnolia Greens Golf Course.The golf course, built in the late 1990's, has been an area favorite, even earning “Best Golf Course in the Cape Fear” from Star News readers for the past two years.With this purchase, Harrelson will be owner of two Leland golf courses. The new Compass Pointe golf course, The Pointe, will be opening in Fall 2015. It was designed by Rick Robbins and is currently being seeded. The honorary Head Pro for The Pointe Golf Club at Compass Pointe will be former professional golfer and Partner of Magnolia Greens Ventures, LLC, Tommy Jacobs, and the staff hopes the programming at both courses will compliment each ... 07/06/2015

CCBY Eutrophication&hypoxia https://www.flickr.com/people/48722974@N07/The North Carolina coast is a unique and special place from the northern barrier islands of the Outer Banks to the Southeast’s picturesque sandy coastline. Our state’s miles of sandy beaches, wild horses, Intracoastal Waterway and offshore islands all contribute in making North Carolina one of the country’s best and most popular beach destinations.Just a few miles away from Brunswick Forest lies one of North Carolina’s most distinctive natural features, Masonboro Island. The island is the largest undisturbed barrier island along the southern part of the North Carolina coast and is protected by the North Carolina Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve. Eighty-seven percent of the island’s 5,653 acres... 07/06/2015

Built-in SupportWhen you list your home with Brunswick Forest Realty, you have a team of experts in the community working to help you sell your home as quickly as possible. Our team includes Resale Specialist, Kelly Gorman, Broker Relations Specialist, Julianna Andrews, our marketing and social media experts, our Design Specialist, Lynn Crawford, who can help stage your home, as well as our team of sales agents who show all of our Brunswick Forest Realty resale homes to their clients. Why it WorksListing with Brunswick Forest Realty works. Recently, we sold three resale properties in less than one week! There are a number of advantages to listing your home with Brunswick Forest: We offer our clients enhanced listings on Realtor.com, the official site of National Association of Realtors,... 07/05/2015

As a resident of Brunswick Forest, you have plenty of options for celebrating our nation’s independence this 4th of July holiday! Check out these area events and get out and celebrate with your Brunswick Forest neighbors this weekend.Southport 4th of July FestivalThe City of Southport has celebrated July 4th in a big way for more than 200 years, and this year will be no exception! In colonial times, Southport marked the holiday with cannon fire from local ships in the harbor but, this year, residents and visitors can enjoy a spectacular fireworks display, fair food, more than 100 arts and craft vendors, a naturalization ceremony, veteran’s recognition, a Freedom Run and Walk, games, live music, a car show and much more. Festival attendees should not miss the city’s famous Fourth of July... 06/29/2015

The beauty of retiring to a tourist destination is that you can live like you are on vacation year round! “Staycation” this summer at Brunswick Forest and enjoy all of the fantastic amenities in this award-winning community as well as the best the surrounding area has to offer.Enjoy Community Amenities It’s not necessary to leave the community to have a great time this summer! Enjoy all of Brunswick Forest’s amenities like our more than 100 miles of walking, biking and nature trails, and our  18,000 square foot Fitness and Wellness Center equipped with aerobics studio, locker rooms, showers, steam room, massage rooms, lounge with snack bar, and indoor and outdoor saltwater pools. Play an early morning round of golf at our award-winning golf course designed by renowned golf architect, Ti... 06/29/2015

Brunswick Forest’s prime location, just minutes from Wilmington and area beaches, is just a short drive away from one of the South’s most vibrant cities: Raleigh, North Carolina. As a resident of Brunswick Forest, you will have easy access to this great city which boasts fantastic shopping, museums, sports, and opportunities to enjoy the area’s natural beauty.CCBY NCDOT Communications https://www.flickr.com/people/ncdot/ShoppingRaleigh’s enormous State Farmer’s Market is open daily and offers consumers everything from produce and plants to imported home goods from around the globe. Visit the State Farmer’s Market for a true taste of North Carolina with the freshest meats and produce from local area farmers. Raleigh also boasts some of the area’s best shopping malls with the Crabtree Val... 06/28/2015

At Brunswick Forest, you don’t have to travel far to catch the excitement of live sporting events! Southeastern North Carolina is home to two great professional sports teams, the Wilmington Hammerheads soccer team, and the Wilmington Sharks baseball team. The area’s mild climate also makes it an ideal location for professional races, marathons and triathlons, which are abundant in the spring and fall. Don’t miss an opportunity to enjoy these live sporting events all year when you decide to become a resident of Brunswick Forest!Wilmington HammerheadsThe Wilmington Hammerheads is the city’s professional soccer team. The Hammerheads compete in the Eastern Conference of the United Soccer League and play their home games at Wilmington’s Legion Stadium Complex.  Catch a home game this summer ... 06/26/2015

Wilmington’s Poplar Grove Plantation is located just minutes from Brunswick Forest and offers visitors a glimpse in to the area’s past with its historic homesite, beautiful grounds and basket-weaving classes. This plantation is one of the oldest surviving peanut plantations in the state and paints a picture of the area’s rich history for new residents and longstanding citizens alike.House Tours and HistoryCCBY Corey Balazowich https://www.flickr.com/people/coreyann/Visitors to Poplar Grove Plantation can tour this historic home which was constructed in 1850. The expansive, 4,284 square foot structure houses 12 fireplaces, two pairs of corbelled interior chimneys, eight principle rooms and a full basement. The house is listed in the National Register for Historic Places and is one of the... 06/22/2015

Brunswick Forest takes pride in only offering high-quality well-built homes that reflect the character of this award-winning neighborhood. We only work with the industry’s leading home builders like esteemed builder Kent Homes. Kent Homes was recently awarded the 2015 Guildmaster Award for Customer Service, which is given out only to builders who display a high level of excellence in service in the building, remodeling, contracting and home services professions.GuildQuality-Approved Level of ServiceGuildQuality, an independent customer satisfaction surveying company, reviewed survey responses submitted by customers of Guildmaster candidates. Through the survey review, GuildQuality determined that Kent Homes achieved a recommendation rate of 99% from their customers.“Kent Homes is honore... 06/21/2015

Photo courtesy greenfieldlakeamphitheater.com Now through the end of June, don’t miss the Shakespeare on the Green festival at Wilmington’s  Greenfield Lake Amphitheater. Each weekend in June, the area’s finest thespians perform some of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays in the city’s premiere outdoor venue.A Summer TraditionShakespeare on the Green is one of Wilmington’s most-anticipated summer traditions. The city boasts some of the Southeast’s most celebrated cultural arts attractions, and draws seasoned performers from around the country with its thriving film industry.Be Sure to Catch These Final PerformancesDon’t miss out on this fantastic cultural experience and see Shakespeare’s finest works in the great outdoors! For a full schedule of performances, visit the Greenfield Lake Amph... 06/19/2015

Brunswick Forest is once again rated in the Top 50 Best Master Planned Communities in the country by Where to Retire magazine. Each year Where to Retire brings their readers a comprehensive look at what they term “the best of the best” for planned communities. A Wealth of AmenitiesOne of the determining factors that sets Brunswick Forest apart as one of the best master planned communities is its amenities. Brunswick Forest boasts an award-winning golf course designed by renowned golf architect, Tim Cate, as well as more than 100 miles of walking, biking and nature trails, pickleball and tennis courts, a state-of-the-art Fitness and Wellness Center, three community pools, and a boat dock and kayak launch on to Town Creek.Community Garden TrendWhere to Retire searched for communities that... 06/16/2015

 CCBY firelizard5, https://www.flickr.com/people/firelizard5/North Carolina’s coastline is home to a number of beautiful natural features like the majestic live oak maritime forests, miles of sandy beaches and picturesque waterways and estuaries. Perhaps most unique among all of the coast’s many attractions, however, are the wild ponies of Corolla, North Carolina.History of the Corolla Wild HorsesThe Corolla wild horses have been genetically tested to reveal that they are descendants of Spanish mustangs that were left behind by settlers and explorers in the early 1500’s. The herd of about 100 horses is one of the country’s last wild herds, and one of the only wild equine herds on the east coast. Commonly referred to as the “Corolla wild horses,” the animals do not actually still reiside... 06/14/2015

Wilmington, North Carolina, with its beautiful beaches and charming historic downtown, is an extremely popular tourist destination. It’s no wonder everyone wants to relocate to this gorgeous city so they can enjoy all of the area’s great attractions whenever they want. Some of these attractions include the city’s variety of tours that are entertaining for both visitors and locals alike.Riverboat TourCape Fear Riverboats offers narrated sightseeing tours of the Cape Fear River as well as murder mystery and sunset dinner cruises. Set sail from downtown Wilmington and see the city from a whole new angle! photo courtesy cfrboats.comTour Old WilmingtonTour Old Wilmington offers a glimpse in to the city’s storied history. During your tour, learn about pirates, the importance of the Cape Fear ... 06/12/2015

In case you missed it...here are the June happenings at Brunswick Forest! Stay Current on all the social activities, fitness classes, club meetings, community announcements and much more with this month's newsletter! To make sure you don't miss a beat...sign up for the Brunswick Forest e-newsletter here! 06/09/2015

By Desiree Whalen.Hi everyone,A quick update today to let you know about a price reduction on my listing in the Snee Farm neighborhood in Leland: the current owners are ready to move and have dropped the price to $198,000!A Little More About the Property86 Combine Ln Southeast is a 3 bedroom, 3 bath home at approx. 2080 square feet of living space in the popular Snee Farm neighborhood of Leland, North Carolina. Just minutes from downtown Wilmington, the property features a large backyard on a .46 acre lot with a 6’ privacy fence, mature trees, and a powered 10x12 storage shed. The interior features a finished room over the garage, new wood laminate flooring, fixtures, and a fireplace – all backed by seller provided home warranty.Click here for photos and property details:http://www.desi... 06/08/2015

 When you relocate to Brunswick Forest, you can enjoy taking time to explore all of the beautiful, natural features that the Southeast has to offer. One of these unique natural landscapes is Brunswick County’s Green Swamp Preserve, which is located just a few miles from Brunswick Forest near Supply, North Carolina.The Green Swamp Preserve contains some of the area’s most dramatic and picturesque landscapes. This “swamp” is mostly composed of sweeping longleaf pine savannas filled with various varieties of ferns, Venus flytraps, pitcher plants and wild orchids. There are some waterways and pocosin bogs which are a natural phenomenon that is unique to the Southeast.The Green Swamp Preserve benefits from scheduled controlled burns performed by the local forest service. These controlled bur... 06/07/2015

You can enjoy great live music all summer long both in and around Brunswick Forest! Residents of the community and surrounding areas look forward to our spectacular Brunswick Forest Summer Concert Series each year as well as Wilmington’s Downtown Sundown concerts, live music at the Town of Leland’s Concerts on the Coast and nationally-touring musical acts at nearby Greenfield Lake Amphitheater.Brunswick Forest Summer Concert SeriesJoin us for Brunswick Forest’s first concert of the summer at Annsdale Park from 6 to 9 pm Saturday, June 13th. The Wilmington Big Band will be playing timeless standards and pop tunes that are sure to keep you on your feet all night long! Saturday, July 11th come out to see Sean Olds and the Church of the Eternal, and August 8th will feature local band, The O... 06/06/2015

Cape Fear National is proud to celebrate its five-year anniversary this month with a week of events and fun and a very special Coastal Discovery Weekend! Since it’s opening in 2010, the golf course has seen huge success and has received numerous accolades, including being named #11 for the “Best Courses You Can Play in NC” 2013 and 2014 by Golfweek, and Top 10 Best New Courses 2010 by Golf magazine. “We are beyond thrilled to celebrate this milestone and to mark five successful years in business,” says Cape Fear National Professional, Adam Clark. “We wanted to do something special and significant to mark the occasion, and we hope the public will join us in commemorating five years as one of the area’s finest golf courses.”The fun begins at Cape Fear National with a VIP Celebration at th... 06/03/2015

 Brunswick Forest residents are just minutes away from the Port City Marina, which is located right in the heart of downtown Wilmington. This protected, deep water, full-service marina has more than 200 state-of-the-art floating concrete wet slips and a full complement of first-class amenities and services for boats and boaters of all types. Port City Marina is not only for small boaters, it is able to accommodate boats up to 250 feet, with a controlled depth of 10 feet within the basin and deeper draft slips along the Cape Fear River.Convenient LocationWhen you dock your boat at the Port City Marina, you can enjoy a convenient location just minutes from Brunswick Forest and Wilmington International Airport and you are also right in the middle of all of the action of downtown Wilmington... 05/31/2015