Carolina Plantations Real Estate Blog

For Golf Lovers Everywhere

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:00:00 -0400

Golf lovers need to pay attention to this. If your dream is to live by a golf course we can make that come true plus improve upon it. How about living with 4 golf courses surrounding you. How about if those were Lions Paw, Panthers Run, Tigers Eye and Leopards Chase in Ocean Ridge, North Carolina. The many Ocean Ridge Plantation homes for sale will put you close to the fairways so you’ve only to step outside your door to play.

Close to Sunset Beach, these Ocean Ridge Plantation homes for sale will have you just a few minutes from the beachfront of this family friendly beach. As a homeowner of Ocean Ridge Plantation you’ll be able to enjoy the private beach club on Sunset Beach that provides outdoor showers, a equipped kitchen, restrooms, two large living rooms to relax in and a covered porch.

Come take a look at the various Ocean Ridge Plantation homes for sale. You’ll be swept away with how beautiful this community is and the stately architecture of each of the homes. Each of the neighborhoods in this plantation has it’s own character but they all send the quiet message of elegance.

When you’re not spending your time on one of the golf courses there are many other amenities to enjoy. These include an indoor pool and hot tub, a grandchildren’s pool, spacious adult pool, fitness center, tennis courts, walking trails, a fishing pier, community gardens and restaurants.

Brunswick Forest 5th Birthday Festival Weekend

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:14:00 -0400

If you’re a family that likes to be active and you’re in the market for purchasing real estate you have to take a serious look at Brunswick Forest Leland NC. Leland is just 10 minutes outside of the historic city of Wilmington, North Carolina. What you’ll discover when you first visit Brunswick Forest is that it’s not just a community but it’s a lifestyle too.

Developers designed the community of Brunswick Forest Leland NC with active residents in mind when they included tennis courts and indoor/outdoor pools, walking trails, an 18 acre park and Cape Fear National golf course. They envisioned an all-inclusive community when office and commercial businesses were added in as the Villages of Brunswick Forest. There’s a movie theatre, grocery store, medical offices, banks, restaurants and plenty more here to meet all of your needs.

Whether you’re just starting out and looking to purchase your first home and raise a family or you’ve reached retirement age and are ready to find a home to retire to, Brunswick Forest Leland NC can meet your needs. There’s plenty to do here in this active community with first class amenities.

Come enjoy the Brunswick Forest 5th Birthday Festival Weekend from April 20-22 or May 18-20. Choose your three day/two night stay for just $179 and be a part of all the festivities during your visit. Your weekend includes luxury accommodations for two, a Friday evening welcome reception, Championship golf at Cape Fear National, owner-for-a-day privileges at our Fitness and Wellness Center, a VIP tour of Brunswick Forest, dining, dancing, grand openings, prizes, entertainment, special home and home site offerings and of course, cake!

Living on a Private and Secluded Island

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:00:00 -0400

Just picture living on an island so remote that you have to take a ferry by foot to get to it. One where there are no cars and trucks to pollute the air, make noise and create traffic. Where the fastest vehicle is a golf cart unless you’re really fit, then it’s a bicycle. Now imagine buying a piece of Bald Head Island real estate for yourself to have and to hold and to visit whenever you needed to get away and be alone. Owning Bald Head Island real estate truly is owning a piece of your very own paradise.

At Carolina Plantations Realty we have condos, townhouses, cottages and houses. Prices currently range from $229,880 to $15,000,000. The beautiful home shown here is a 6,000 sf 4 bedroom and 5.5 bath home on Shoals Watch. It sits 40 feet above sea level and overlooks the Cape of Fear off Bald Head Island. There’s direct beach access from two magnificent home sites and breathtaking views of both South and East Beach. Amenities include canoe pier, golf course, marina, playground, restaurant tennis and walking trails.

When you’ve decided you’ve earned the right to have your own vacation property and you’d like something secluded and private, give us a call and we’ll show you some Bald Head Island real estate. We believe you’ll like what we have to show you.

Affordable Wilmington, NC Real Estate

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:03:00 -0400

If you’re a history buff and want to live in a city by the water, you’re going to love the historic port of Wilmington, North Carolina. This city offers residents easy access to nearby beaches, a thriving music and artistic community, a charming historic downtown, and a growing number of opportunities for education and employment. Bolstered by a stable economy, beautiful natural areas, and ongoing revitalization efforts, the city continues to grow while Wilmington NC real estate remains quite affordable.

We have a large range of Wilmington NC real estate available right now starting at $20,000 and going up to $6,000,000. Regardless of if you’re looking for a 1 bedroom flat or a 6 bedroom mansion, we have something that will meet your needs. With interest rates at an all time low, now is a great time to execute those relocation plans you’ve had on the back burner for so long now and invest in Wilmington NC real estate. You won’t find a better time where you’ll get this much house for your money.

You’ll discover many historic homes and commercial buildings here in this city on the Cape Fear River. The city's historic district is 300 blocks long and is one of the largest in the country. There are plenty of fine restaurants, shopping outlets, and tourist attractions downtown including the Cape Fear Riverwalk, Cape Fear Serpentarium, small cruise ships, horse drawn carriage rides, and trolley tours. There’s always something to do and somewhere to go around Wilmington. The Battleship North Carolina is located just across the river and is easily accessible and open for tours.

A Breathtaking Community for the Active

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0400

Picture yourself living where there's over 100 miles of trail walking and biking or canoeing and kayaking through protected woodlands, quiet creeks and natural areas. A coastal home where you'll have access to an 18-hole champion golf course, parks, fitness centers and a community of shops, restaurants and medical services right out your front door. This is how you'll live when you own real estate in Brunswick Forest.

This is a beautiful plantation built on 5,000 acres of lush forest land in Leland, NC. Real estate in Brunswick Forest has been purchased by active homebuyers since 2007 when the plantation first opened. The available real estate in Brunswick Forest comes in a wide variety of styles from single-family homes and villas to townhomes and condos. Residents enjoy indoor/outdoor pools, tennis center, fitness center, Cape Fear National Golf Course, a playground, a fitness and kayak center and an 18-acre park where they frequently hold outdoor concerts.

There's pretty much something here for everyone to enjoy. This is an active community in a beautiful setting, one where you'd be happy to come home to every day.

Whether you desire to relocate or you are investing in income property, you have to see what we have available at Carolina Plantations. We’d be happy to meet with you and show you properties that meet your needs and criteria.

Oak Island Living

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:32:00 -0400

Life on Oak Island, North Carolina, is oceanfront living at its finest. The southeastern community of Oak Island is a vacationer's delight, but the coastal Oak Island NC real estate make it possible to enjoy the North Carolina coast year round. There’s easy access to nearby attractions and the best of the south's beachfront venues.

Oak Island is a coastal resort community that features fishing piers, an 18 hole golf course, and mouth-watering seafood restaurants. Sand dunes and beach cottages are scattered up and down the coastline, and historic homes are nestled around the island. Beautiful oak trees and spacious settings offer all Oak Island NC real estate a beautiful view the surrounding area including the ocean.

Residents can also explore special events that take place in all the communities of Oak Island. The annual King Mackerel Tournament, Boiling Spring Lakes Fun Day, and raft races are just a few of the attractions. A crab derby and seasonal events such as the Christmas By The Sea Festival Parade are other local attractions that bring in visitors from the world over. All of our Oak Island NC real estate is the perfect location to enjoy these events.

Oak Island offers all the benefits of city living in a secluded, peaceful, and tranquil setting. From golfing and resort amenities, to exploring nature at its finest, Oak Island is an optimal venue for enjoying the finest things North Carolina has to offer.

Searching for a North Carolina Retirement Community

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0400

If you're looking for a North Carolina retirement community where you can purchase your own home we can help with that. On our website we have a refined search tool to help you pinpoint the best North Carolina retirement community for you based on price, style of home and amenities that are important to you.

You’ve come to the right place to retire if you want to get away from the snow and cold weather and yet if you want to visit it just drive west during the winter months and you’ll find it in the mountains of North Carolina. There is a North Carolina retirement community to suit every need you probably have. Some choices you can make in the search tool are whether you want to live in a gated plantation, whether it’s important to have a restaurant on site or tennis facilities. If you’re active you might want to be sure there’s a fitness center, outdoor and/or indoor pools and maybe a beach club. Are you a boat owner? If so then it will be beneficial to live in a community with a boat ramp, maybe a marina and possibly offering boat and RV storage, too. Since so many people in the Carolinas golf, it almost goes without saying that you can choose if you would like your plantation to have golf courses or at the very least, walking trails and sidewalks.

Some communities are much closer to shopping and medical offices so keep that in mind. If you drive it's probably not a concern of yours but if you don’t you’ll want to live in a community offering these services onsite or very close by.

We Can Be Your Leland Realtor

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0400

When you’re looking for real estate in the Leland area of North Carolina keep Carolina Plantations in mind as your Leland Realtor. We know the Leland area well and have many outstanding properties we’d be happy to show you.

This charming custom cape-style brick cottage is located in the gated community of Waterford of the Carolina in Leland Towncreek. When we say it shows like a Pottery Barn model that’s exactly what we mean. With an open and airy floor plan and abundant wood flooring to stainless appliances and oil bronzed fixtures and hardware, you’ll have to pinch yourself to know you’re not dreaming. Enjoy the large breakfast area complete with built-in home office desk and cabinetry. The spacious living room is accented by classic white built-in units and a gas fireplace. An elegant master suite has a tile shower and separate whirlpool. Open and bright bonus area over garage is perfect for a family den or playroom and has wrought iron stairwell railings.

Second and third bedroom sizes are tremendous, custom plantation shutters, 20 x 15 unfinished room designed for future 4th bedroom and third full bath, 16x13 screened porch, 16x12 deck, unobstructed view of Magnolia Greens golf course, serene cul-de-sac, large fenced yard, move-in condition. There’s also an attached two-car garage, pond, and irrigation system. Amenities in this neighborhood are a bbq and picnic area, club house, exercise facility, outdoor pool, playground, tennis and walking trails.

Give Carolina Plantations a call today and we’d be proud to be your Leland Realtor.

Realize Your Dream of Owning Real Estate

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:00 -0400

If you are a first time homebuyer this is your opportunity to realize your dream of owning Calabash NC Real Estate now while the prices are so low. With the housing market flooded there are plenty of homes to choose from so we’ll surely have something to meet your needs. Purchasing Calabash NC Real Estate at this time just may be the best decision a first time homebuyer will ever make.

While a house so close to the ocean is itself already a prized possession, owners of Calabash NC Real Estate have scenic views of the water, and a variety of activities that come with it, to enjoy all year long. From fabulous fishing to surfing, kayaking or biking, Calabash beguiles not just seasoned locals but everyday visitors as well.

If you’re purchasing property in hopes of one day retiring here full time you’ll find that rental properties in the area are easy to keep filled. You can add yours to the list, never worrying about finding renters. Who wouldn't be excited to spend a relaxing vacation in a home on coastal North Carolina?

Owning property here, you can arrange your own vacation for whenever suits you best. No more vacationing around other people’s schedules. You will never have to think about rental expenses and what to bring for that needed vacation. Your own vacation house is fully stocked and at your disposal whenever you want it.

Vacation property so close to the ocean makes for a wonderful retirement home. Health benefits of living here can include the relaxation that comes from living near the ocean, the healing effects of salt water, and enough sunshine to boost your immune system and your mood.

Landfall - Where Your Future Begins

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:00:00 -0400

The premier gated golf community of Landfall is located within Wilmington, NC. It’s North Carolina’s largest and most diverse coastal community just 5 minutes from Wrightsville Beach.

Landfall of Wilmington NC consists of approximately 2,200 acres with nearly 4 miles of that being waterfront property on the Intracoastal Waterway and Howe Creek. Over the past 15 years nearly 2,000 homes -- from grand estates to smaller, more intimate homes – have been part of developing this ideal setting with lakes, ponds, and a wide variety of land and natural environments.

Amenities for residents at Landfall of Wilmington NC range from nature trails and community recreational facilities to the Landfall Country Club with championship courses designed by Jack Nicklaus (27 holes) and Pete Dye (18 holes). Both courses have their own clubhouse and pro shop, and include practice facilities, driving ranges, sand bunkers, and chipping and putting greens. In addition, the Drysdale Complex offers 14 tennis courts with a variety of court surfaces, a fitness center, 8 lane Olympic pool and dining facility.

The homes here are beautiful and something you have to see to fully appreciate.There are currently 114 residential listings and 100 land listings available for purchase. Pictured here is a stunning one-story patio home in the highly desirable Turnberry Community on Landfall's Dye Golf Course. This 3 bedroom and 2 bath home features a spacious floor plan, formal dining room, panoramic view of the golf course, fireplace, garden tub, and a two car garage. Living in this Landfall of Wilmington NC home you'll be just minutes to the beach.

Great Deals on Holden Beach NC Real Estate

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:48:00 -0400

At Holden Beach, North Carolina, you’ll find a coastal lifestyle that you’ll fall in love with. Here you’ll experience beach living — a peaceful, laid back way of life. There are great deals on Holden Beach NC real estate all over the area whether you're looking for a retirement home, investment property or a vacation retreat. Our large selection of Holden Beach NC real estate includes residential homes, town homes, cottages, and villas, all at reasonable prices. Find one you like and we’ll be happy to show it to you.

This charming cottage located at 131 Swordfish, Holden Beach, sits right on a canal. With 1,700 square feet and its 3 bedrooms and 2 baths it’s large enough for your family and having guests stay over, too. Enjoy the beautiful marsh views from your dining room table. Two bedrooms are upstairs with bath. Large family room is downstairs with 3rd bedroom and bathroom. There is a fenced backyard. Enjoy fishing and boating from your own private dock. This property is sold as is and priced to sell. Located in the city limits, on a paved street. Just bring your boat and you’re all set for a lifestyle of fun living at this location.

If you’d like to see other Holden Beach NC real estate similar to this property give Carolina Plantations a call at (910) 575-0075 or contact us through our website.

Happy New Year to Everyone

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 06:00:00 -0400

If you’re headed out from Brunswick Forest North Carolina this New Year’s Eve there are plenty of places to take advantage of to bring in the new year. This is your last opportunity to see the City of Wilmington's annual downtown Christmas tree lighting. The Lighting of the Ship has been illuminated from the bow, up to the masts and down to the stern. It’s lit up from dusk until 11:00 p.m. on Dec. 31, with the best view from downtown Wilmington.

Another end of season event is Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland — a one-of-a-kind drive-through Christmas lights and music spectacular from 5-10 p.m. nightly through December 31, 2011. Guests can drive through a maze filled with hundreds of thousands of LED lights performed in synchronization with Christmas tunes on their radio. Presented by Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland Organization at Pelican's Stadium Parking Lot, SC.

Closer to Brunswick Forest North Carolina an event you won’t want to miss is the 2012 Ocean Isle Beach Bridge Run For Food 5K Run/Walk & Half-Marathon will take place on Saturday, January 7, 2012. In its ninth year, the race is a major fund-and-friend raising event for the South Brunswick Interchurch Council Food Pantry. The course will take runners over the scenic high-rise Odell Williamson Bridge to the mainland and back to the island. Views of the Intracoastal Waterway on one side of the island and the Atlantic Ocean on the other makes the journey even more pleasant and exciting. Check in at Town Hall, 3 West 3rd St, Ocean Isle Beach, NC on Friday January 6 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Race Day Packet Pickup at Town Hall Saturday January 7, 7:00 – 8:45 p.m. Race start time 9:00 a.m. Runners and walkers of all ages are also invited to register on-line at www.active.com no later than 1/03/11 for this event.

We'd like to wish everyone a happy and safe New Year's celebration. Don't forget, there's plenty of firework displays up and down the beachfront on New Year's Eve.

Tips To Lower Homeowner's Insurance

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:00:00 -0400

Everyone wants to pay the least they can when buying insurance and homeowner's insurance is no exception. The more safety measures you have in place throughout your home the less likely you'll have major disasters occurring so the less your insurance will cost you.

The following list are some protections you'd be wise to install prior to taking out your homeowners' insurance policy — or soon after you begin coverage. Some insurance companies offer discounts for these protections, and some don't. So it's in your best interests to shop around and find out who will make you the best offer for your efforts.

Security system
Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors
Sprinkler system
Dead-bolt locks
Heat detectors
Fire extinguishers
Fire escapes (if present) that are easily accessible antenna(e)
Backyard pool (if present) surrounded by fence with a securely locked and bolted gate
Sidewalks outside the house are and contain no large cracks, chips or holes

Before you meet with an insurance agent following the purchase of any Leland homes for sale or anywhere else for that matter, make a list of all of your home's features. List anything and everything you can think of as you have nothing to lose but money.

In today's competitive market, it's particularly important to shop around, because it's quite possible you'll receive widely varying quotes on policies that offer essentially the same coverage. Whether you’re looking for a policy for one of our Leland homes for sale or you have an existing home you’re insuring, you’re bound to get a better rate by adding some of the features we’ve mentioned here.

Season's Greetings

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:38:00 -0400

Merry Christmas and Season's Greetings — These are the magical words that fill the air this holiday season. We start using them just after the Thanksgiving holiday. It is believed that an English admiral first used the term "Merry Christmas" in an informal letter, way back in 1699. Merry means pleasant and we are happy to wish all a pleasant Christmas during the happy celebrations. What better way than to gift our family and friends a reminder of these wishes.

Christmas is the most widely celebrated festival in celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and is the season for giving. It is the time to spend with family and friends, for sparkling lights and brightly decorated gifts. Christmas is for love and sharing gifts and cards has become a sort of universal way to communicate joy and good wishes. Let us freely express the love and best wishes this festive season to all of those around us.

Those of us at Carolina Plantations wish you and yours a delightfully Merry Christmas this year. May Santa be good to you! All decorated for the holidays, we invite you take a drive to see the holiday decorations at the beautiful homes in Brunswick Forest Wilmington NC. If there are any homes for sale in the Brunswick Forest Wilmington NC area that you’d like to take a closer look at, we’d be happy to show them to you. Until that time, have a lovely holiday with your family.

More Parents Buying Condos for Grads

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 06:00:00 -0400

For some parents, a handwritten check with a lot of zeroes just isn’t good enough as a graduation present. It seems so insubstantial and unoriginal. So how about a piece of North Carolina in the form of Oak Island condos? A fabulous idea!

Real estate brokers say that in the last year, they have seen more parents shopping for condominiums for their grown children, hoping to take advantage of low mortgage rates and prices that are still about 20 percent down from the market’s peak.

These congratulatory condos are often small one-bedrooms, but on occasion they are bigger-ticket items because the parents see it as a long-term investment and a good place to park their money.

In many cases, brokers say, the parents often don't live in the area and view Oak Island condos as a potential second home for themselves when the child decides to move on. Some buy it as a straight-out gift, a gesture of affection sweetened by the present generous tax exclusion. Others buy it as an investment and retain ownership, and still others acquire it through a family trust for joint ownership.

There are mundane issues to be figured out, like who pays the maintenance and for any work that needs to be done, and who gets any profits when the condo is sold. Make an agreement preferably in writing.

In one of the simplest scenarios, the parents buy and keep a condo in their name and agree to pay the monthly carrying costs, and the child lives there as a family member, not a renter. Condos permit this, but some co-ops allow only owners to be residents and may require that the child’s name be put on the proprietary lease.

If you’d like us to show you some Oak Island condos don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at your earliest convenience.