by Desiree Whalen.**SOLD!** 3 bedroom 2 Bath home in the Olde Towne neighborhood of Belville! Need help selling your home here in southeast NC? Give The Whalen Team a call! http://www.desireewhalen.com 05/06/2016

Brunswick Forest’s 160-acre commercial town center, The Villages at Brunswick Forest, is expanding all the time with new businesses to serve our residents! Recently opened are Swell Vision Center and Farm Bureau who make for excellent additions to the community.Read more about the two new additions to The Villages today on our blog! 05/05/2016

The Wilmington Cape Fear Home Builders Association presented awards for the 30th Annual Parade of Homes this past week, and Brunswick Forest’s preferred builders earned 15 awards in several different categories! Congratulations to all our builders for a job well-done! See the full list of winners today on our blog!  05/03/2016

Brunswick Forest is a master-planned community located in the coastal Southeast that emphasizes an active, amenity-based lifestyle for residents. In addition to opportunities for physical activity with the community pools, tennis and pickleball courts, Fitness and Wellness Center, golf course, kayak and boat launch and more than 100 miles of walking, biking and nature trails, residents can also keep their minds active by participating in community-based and area educational programs like those offered at the Leland Library by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension.Every third Thursday from April until December, the NC Cooperative Extension will offer free educational seminars that will cover a variety of topics pertaining to gardening, nutrition, agriculture and parenting with informa... 05/01/2016

Brunswick Forest’s first sales event of the year was held this past weekend —Splendor in Spring It was a huge success with 20 homes and home sites sold. Ninety couples from all over the United States visited the community for three days and two nights of fun and festivities.Read more about the Splendor in Spring Sales Event Weekend today on the Brunswick Forest blog 04/28/2016

One of the main things that sets Brunswick Forest apart from other planned communities in the Southeast is its prime location! Brunswick Forest is located just over six miles from downtown Wilmington where residents can enjoy shopping, dining and cultural activities like those found at the historic Hannah S. Block Community Arts Center. Here at this multi-purpose facility, Brunswick Forest residents can take classes in the arts, view live theater performances and browse the facility’s historic museum space.Read more about the Hannah S. Block USO building today on the Brunswick Forest blog!    04/25/2016

There are plenty of reasons why coastal North Carolina is one of the nation’s most popular vacation and relocation destinations! In addition to the low cost of living, and prime location on the East Coast, residents of the beautiful community of Brunswick Forest enjoy area festivals all year long thanks to the mild climate and the festive spirit that permeates the region. When you choose to purchase a home in Brunswick Forest, you can take part in area festivals and events like the Days at the Docks Festival, which kicks off the summer season in nearby Holden Beach, North Carolina.Read more about the Days at the Docks Festival today on our blog!  04/23/2016

Susan and Marc De Maleingreau are two of Brunswick Forest’s international residents, having moved to the community this past September from Switzerland. Susan is an American who lived in both California and Colorado before moving to Switzerland in the early 1990s to teach English and to work as an aerobics and movement instructor at a psychiatric hospital. Marc is a native of Belgium, and he also lived and worked in Switzerland when the two met 10 years ago. The couple made the move to the States with their beloved dog, Milo—a friendly and loveable Border Collie/terrier mix who takes his commands from his owners in his native French language.  Read more about the the De Maleingreau's today on our blog! 04/22/2016

When you purchase either a single-family home or a town home at Brunswick Forest, you can rest assured that you won’t be saddled with a lot of yard and lawn maintenance. Instead, spend your free time enjoying the community’s many amenities and getting to know all of your friendly new neighbors!Read more about our low-maintenance landscaping today on the Brunswick Forest blog!  04/19/2016

When you visit Brunswick Forest and tour the community, be sure to stop by our Model Home Court, located at the entrance to Cypress Pointe. These breathtaking model homes debuted last August when the community held a celebration for the opening of Cypress Pointe, which features homes with traditional Southern accents for gracious coastal living. These six homes represent some of the finest construction and craftsmanship offered by Brunswick Forest’s team of quality builders. Stop by and tour these homes to begin your journey toward making Brunswick Forest’s ideal lifestyle your reality! Visit our blog today to learn more about the Cypress Pointe model home court!  04/17/2016

The beautiful master-planned community of Brunswick Forest is unique among other planned communities in that our developer has taken particular care to ensure that the not only the homes are beautiful and well-built by our team of quality builders, but also that the surrounding areas are aesthetically pleasing. The community’s parks, walkways and natural areas are well-designed to compliment the homes, and the amenities are carefully-placed throughout the community for optimal use and to ensure that the community remains visually appealing.  On your next visit to Brunswick Forest, seek out the following “hidden” gems which are tucked away in different corners of the community—but still easily accessible to residents and touring guests. Read more about the hidden gems you can discover at... 04/15/2016

 Does it matter what the seller paid for their property?One of the biggest things that we are faced with still in our area, is the dreams of what was going on in 2004 and  2005.  That day is gone.What we have to do as a Realtor and as a professional is to educate our buyers as to TODAY'S Market.  We all sold properties in 2005 that we are having to sell for half of what they sold during the HayDAys!When I have a seller  to call me and say that they bought in 2005 and HAVE to SELL  right a way..I just cringe.Who knew?  This is a nationwide happening, not a local problem.We have to be honest with our sellers and give them the facts.  And hopefully we will be able to relieve some of their pain. Ginger of Southport. 04/13/2016

The nearby Leland Cultural Arts Center (LCAC) offers classes to Leland residents like those who live in beautiful master-planned community of Brunswick Forest. Here, at this newly-opened facility, residents can take part in pottery, cooking, painting, writing, photography, dance and yoga classes as well as a special acting classes geared toward adults age 50 and over.    04/12/2016

Brunswick Forest residents enjoy a prime location, minutes to area beaches and downtown Wilmington as well as convenient access to shopping, dining and medical services. Located in Southeastern North Carolina where the mild, coastal climate allows for year-round outdoor activity, the area around Brunswick Forest is also full of great ice cream shops where residents can enjoy sweet treats any month of the year!Read more about are ice cream shops today on the Brunswick Forest blog! 04/10/2016

This coming weekend, residents and visitors to Brunswick Forest will have an opportunity to take part in the North Carolina Azalea Festival. Experience the City of Wilmington’s premier event and one of the country’s largest spring festivals.Read more about the 2016 North Carolina Azalea Festival on our blog!  04/04/2016

In case you missed it....here are the April 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! 04/04/2016

Brunswick Forest is proud to have a partnership with local kayak and canoe adventure company, Mahanaim Adventures to provide kayak excursions for community residents. Mahanaim Adventures is a family-owned and operated company who provides all the necessary equipment for residents to be able to experience educational and fun kayak tours. Mahanaim owner, Don Harty and his family have a deep love for the area’s natural beauty and take pride in sharing that love and appreciation with others. Read more about the kayaking adventures you can have as a Brunswick Forest resident today on our blog!  04/03/2016

It can be argued that the beaches of Southeastern North Carolina hold as many treasures today as they did in the time when pirates sailed the pristine waters off of the coast. For more than 100,000 visitors to nearby Sunset Beach, one of these hidden treasures is the Bird Island Kindred Spirit Box, which has served as a mecca for locals and tourists alike for decades. Brunswick Forest residents can count themselves lucky to live just a short drive away from this unique local treasure. photo courtesy wikiepedia.com Read more about the Kindred Spirit Box today on the Brunswick Forest blog!  03/28/2016

Greg and Rosanne Poorten’s dream of a home in the Carolinas began more than 15 years ago. The couple discovered the Wilmington area and fell in love with its beaches, golfing, biking and history while vacationing with their two sons. They knew they eventually wanted to move out of New Jersey to North Carolina where there was a more temperate climate, and where they could build the home of their dreams in a newly-established community that had social activities and amenities in-place and ready for them to use.Read more about the Poortens today on our blog!  03/27/2016

Empty-nesters who visit Brunswick Forest in search of their retirement home are particular in their needs. What we hear from visitors again and again is that they are looking for a home that has plenty of storage, a master bedroom on the first floor, a low maintenance home, a large, high-end kitchen, an energy-efficient home and a home in a location close to amenities and activities. Brunswick Forest’s homes meet all of these requirements and more— which is why it is one of the fastest growing communities in the Coastal South!Read more today on the Brunswick Forest blog! 03/26/2016