We in Brunswick County, North Carolina are having a hard time feeding our needed.  We have food banks opened up to feel those in the County that are hungry.  There seems to be so many folks that are in need right now. I have gone to our church and we are asking for our congregation to help us fill up the shelves with food.  Today I picked up the food that our Coldwell Banker Sea Coast office has collected and took this food to the Collection point for our local food bank.   I do hope that the folks that are hungry will be fed tonight..   How do you deal with hunger in your county. 09/16/2013

by Desiree Whalen. Hi again everyone, I’m back tonight with another update after visiting the Wedgewood at Lanvale neighborhood out in Leland for another one of Steven Fine Homes’ Realtor Luncheons to promote the property. Thanks to Kate Douglass and the rest of the staff out there for putting on another fun event! These Luncheons are something a lot of us Realtors look forward to every month – great food, great networking, and a great chance to get out and see some of Stevens Fine Homes best offerings. A Little More about the Community: The model I was able to tour was ”The Lincoln” floor plan, which is about 2000 sq. feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, at about $221k with upgrades (normally starting around $195k). The layout of the home makes great use of the space - making it feel much la... 09/03/2013

by Desiree Whalen. Hi everyone, Hope you had a great holiday weekend! I’m back today featuring a neighborhood over in Leland (which I’ll be visiting later on today for a Realtor Luncheon) produced by Stevens Fine homes called Wedgewood at Lanvale, which is located just off Lanvale Road NE. Situated about 10 minutes from downtown Wilmington and close to schools, shopping, and dining in Leland, this established community features great neighborhood amenities such as ponds, a playground, gazebo, and a community swimming pool. Starting at about $170k, this neighborhood features 3 to 5 bedroom floor plans ranging from 1400 to 4000 square feet. To see currently available homes for sale, follow this link: Wedgewood at Lanvale:http://www.desireewhalen.com/wedgewoodatlanvale.php or click here fo... 09/03/2013

Grayson Park is a premier Retirement community in Brunswick county NC.  Close to Shopping and not too far from the beaches.   Today we visited with a new Homes community that our company has just listed.  It is an absolutely delightful new home community with prices ranging form $189,000 to $250,000 and up to 3200 square feet.  Offering so much for the price.  Stevens Fine Homes At the heart of Grayson Park lies your own personal escape...a retreat you can enjoy everyday. Fall in love with a doubles match in tennis ...www.stevensfinehomes.com/index/c/​grayson-park   If you would like more information regarding Grayson Park, send me a note and I will send you a packet of information.  It is a community with a lot to offer...       08/20/2013

by Desiree Whalen. Hi everyone, Looking to buy a home in the Brunswick Forest community of Leland? I’ve just added a new neighborhood page to the site featuring all the latest updated listings of current homes for sale, along with location and school information. Located on the Cape Fear National Golf Course, this beautiful, master-planned community is situated on 4500 wooded acres featuring parks, nature trails, a wellness center, indoor and outdoor community pools, and much, much more! Truly one of the best values in the area. To see current listings in this community, follow this link: Brunswick Forest:http://www.desireewhalen.com/brunswickforest.php or click here for an area map:http://www.desireewhalen.idxco.com/i/17564/Homes_for_Sale_in_Brunswick_Forest As always, if you would lik... 07/18/2013

When anyone is considering a move to a new area they’re bound to have concerns regarding the services they may need that are available in the area they’re moving to. With more and more baby boomers and retirees moving to the Carolina’s it’s only natural for them to be planning ahead for their later years in life. If you’re purchasing property around the Leland, North Carolina, area you’ve nothing to worry about with regards to finding home care as you age. Bright Star Care is a Leland NC home senior care provider that provides a large range of services from companionship to in-home nursing care. If what you’ll need is someone to come and keep you company part of the day Bright Star can supply you with companion care workers, of which they have many well-trained and available. These comp... 06/23/2013

by Desiree Whalen. Hi again everyone,I’m back today with another neighborhood showcase page on my site - this one featuring a community called Grayson Park, which is another Stevens Fine Homes neighborhood out in Leland, just across the Cape Fear River from Wilmington. This beautiful, new construction neighborhood features a community pool, club house, playground, and exercise facility, as well as homes built to the “Stevens Energy Wise standards of construction for greater efficiency and savings”. To see all currently available properties, follow this link: Grayson Park:http://www.desireewhalen.com/graysonpark.php If you would like to see any of the properties listed or have any questions about the community and surrounding area, send me an email or give me a call. I’m here to help!-De... 03/14/2013

You know how it is .. After Church..comes Grandma day. We had a delightful meal with all of the family and the, it was clean up time. Then when all settles down, we get to do the things that really mean something. First the Lincoln Logs come out and a city is built.. (with the help of parents)...then we go to the front yart to have a little batting practice...(5 year old is doing baseball this year). We are helping with Spring training.   For Sunday Dinner we had: Fried chicken Rice and Gravy Corn Butterbeans Stringbeans Rolls and Butter Then in for dessert of Apple Cobbler and Ice cream..     What could be better on a Sunday Afternoon. Ginger of Southport With warm regards, 03/10/2013

This is so much fun and I love this. I am stilll trying to be successful with Active Rain and trying new things all the time. I see where some of our folks get to have a featured post. Is that measured from the content of the post, or the number of hits or what? I read them and think that they had written an exceptional post and enjoy them. Please send any hints or ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thinking about Success   03/03/2013

If you’re in the market for a new home and you’re an avid golf player I’ve recently been looking at some Brunswick Forest resales that might interest you. First of all, Brunswick Forest is in Leland, North Carolina, just outside of Wilmington. It also is a golf community with a nice assortment of Brunswick Forest resales suitable for any size family. It’s a great place for nature lovers and golfers alike.On our recent trip over to Brunswick Forest we were quite taken with this stately brick home that reminded us of our New England roots. The home is really very nice. It offers nearly 4,000 square feet of living space and has 4 bedrooms and 3-1/2 bathrooms. It’s a two story home which is just want we’ve been wanting.The large open rooms in this home would compliment any decor or furnitur... 01/14/2013

What to Expect from Stevens Fine Homes in Leland NC Walk Through   So I just did my walk through with Pinkie her real name is Vivian and she is closing next week on a Stevens Fine Homes in Leland North Carolina -- a really special lady that is one of the great things about being a realtor you meet such neat people each with such unique stories and unique personalities that’s for sure....   You can read more about Leland NC here and Mallory Creek Plantation. 11/06/2012

Located just across the Cape Fear River from Wilmington NC, Magnolia Greens Golf Plantation is a premier residential golf community bringing together families, retirees and singles in a warm, Low Country lifestyle. Nestled into the small coastal plains town of Leland NC, Magnolia Greens offers a respite from the hectic city lifestyle, while remaining close to all the best amenities, attractions and activities. Lifestyle At the heart of Magnolia Greens is its stellar 27-hole championship golf course. Its expansive Bermuda grass fairways, greens are punctuated with plenty of hazards and traps. The course holds a four-and-a-half star rating from Golf Digest and is a frequent host to PGA Tour Qualifying Tournaments. Other amenities go along with this stunning golf course, including full-ser... 10/21/2012

  Enjoy the smooth transition from summer to fall in the scenic and charming Meadow Park located in Brunswick Forest! This park has so many great activities that’ll keep you and your friends busy all day long. Explore the wonders of the rain garden on your walk in and enjoy the picturesque landscaping of this beautiful park. Take a stroll aroundMeadowParkon the paved walkways that weave gracefully around the perimeter. Make a pit stop at the playground and let the kids play to their hearts delight on the swing set and slide! Bring your own picnic basket and snack the afternoon away under the covered pavilion area of the park. You can even unleash your pooches at theBarkParkfor some doggie playtime! MeadowParkhas it all and is ready for you to make a day of it! 09/06/2012

If you’re in the market for purchasing real estate and you’re a family that likes to be active you have to take a trip to Leland, NC, and check out Brunswick Forest. Leland is just 10 minutes outside of the historic City of Wilmington, North Carolina. What you’ll quickly discover, like I did, is that this is not just another community -- it’s a total way of life.The community of Brunswick Forest was designed for residents that like to stay active. Amenities include tennis courts and indoor/outdoor pools, spa, fitness center, walking trails, an 18 acre park and Cape Fear National Golf Course. This was designed to be an all-inclusive community with office and commercial businesses added in as the Villages of Brunswick Forest. Living there you’ll have access to the community’s own movie th... 08/16/2012

Just 7 miles outside of Wilmington is Leland, North Carolina, population approximately 6,000 people. Being so close to all the activity that Wilmington provides has caused Leland to more than double in size in the last 10 years and for good reason, too. Located in Brunswick County, it’s a beautiful area full of adventure, history and new adventures. It’s a wonderful place to live, away from the bustle of the city life yet close enough to visit whenever you choose. We looked at some Leland NC real estate last week and were quite pleased with the assortment of properties available at Brunswick Forest especially. A wide range of house sizes, style and prices gave us our choice of whatever our family needed.We realized that if we made the purchase of Leland NC real estate we’d be able to ha... 05/18/2012

Location: 1132 East Cutlar Crossing Leland, NC 28451 In The Villages at Brunswick Forest Phone Number: (910) 371-1464 Store Hours: Open Daily 8am-10pm Pharmacy Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-10pm Saturday & Sunday 10am-6pm Happy Shopping! www.brunswickforest.com 03/13/2012

  Shaggy, feathered, furry or feline…whatever your pet might be, bring them to the brand new, state-of-the-art Brunswick Forest Veterinary Hospital.  The Brunswick Forest Veterinary is tucked perfectly away in The Villages section of Brunswick Forest and is now OPEN and accepting your four-legged friends!  The Brunswick Forest Veterinary Hospital offers a wide array of services including everything from vaccinations and emergency surgery to grooming and dental care…tails are sure to be wagging!  And they can’t wait to meet your best friend; so call, stop by or visit them online today! Brunswick Forest Veterinary Hospital 1513 Brunswick Village Blvd. Leland, NC 28451 Phone: 910-777-2107 http://brunswickforestvet.vetstreet.com   09/07/2011

So you've found it...the perfect home site located in the perfect neighborhood (Brunswick Forest, of course) and now you're ready to start the building process....brick and hardi and paint colors...oh, my!  Where to begin can be overwhelming, but when you start the building process with Brunswick Forest you can rest assured that you are in the best and most capable hands.  Brunswick Forest has assembled a team of ten preferred builders who know anything and everything you could possibly imagine about building. We encourage you to come meet with our preferred builders and select the builder you feel right at home with...then, the building process becomes a cinch!  You and your builder will work hand-in-hand to seamlessly create the home of your dreams and breeze through your selections ... 09/07/2011

By Jason Frye Cape Fear National, the Tim Cate-designed course at Brunswick Forest in Leland, was recently named among the “Top 10 Best Courses You Can Play in NC – 2011” by Golfweek Magazine. This is the second year the course has been open. In its inaugural year it was named “Top 10 Best New Courses 2010” by GOLF Magazine, “Best New Courses of 2010” by LINKS Magazine and “Best New Courses List 2010” by Golfweek Magazine. Out of the top 10 in Golfweek’s 2011 list, Cape Fear National was the only course named from the Wilmington area. Six courses were named from the Pinehurst area, putting Cape Fear National in some lofty company. “We are honored to receive this latest award from Golfweek,” said Jim Hahn, general manager at Cape Fear National. “Considering all of the quality golf course... 09/07/2011

LELAND, NC, August 30, 2011 --- In the wake of Hurricane Irene that last week moved along the East Coast, a gyrating stock market and a national economy still struggling to find its footing, the Wilmington, NC area community of Brunswick Forest continues to set real estate sales records.       Home and home site sales through the first eight months of 2011 number 117, eclipsing the 101 unit sales market set in the first eight months of 2010.  This represents the fastest sales pace since doors opened not quite five years ago in the community.       All told more than $28.5 million in homes and home sites have sold through August of 2011.  Brunswick Forest Realty officials say at that pace the community is on track for more than 165 homes and home sites totaling more than $40 million for ... 09/07/2011