Now is a good time to prune your roses.  You can safely cut them by 1/2 of their existing height.  Be careful because some rose species bloom on old growth, so pruning may reduce some blooms.  It is always best to know what type of roses you have before pruning.  To learn more about landscaping in Wilmington or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit my website at www.livingbythecoast.com.

In Wilmington’s real estate market it is important to have your home looking the best so that it stands out from the rest of the homes on the market.  Staging is an excellent way to get it ready and give it the “model home effect”.  I enjoy working with Wilmington resident, Pat McCartan who is the owner of Exiting-Staged Right & Organized Right.  Exiting-Staged Right is a staging company that provides home staging and organizing services to help you move into or out of your home.  Pat McCartan, Accredited Staging Professional, will help you turn your home into a product ready for the market by showing you how to de-clutter, refresh, and rearrange to enhance your home’s features and set it above the competition in today’s buyer’s market.  The investment in staging is always less than a price reduction, and will reap you benefits in terms of added equity and less time on the market.  If you are moving in or still settling in, Organized Right services will help you organize every room in your home, finding a place for everything and creating systems to keep things orderly, freeing you to pursue what you would rather be doing.  You can visit www.exiting-stagedright.com or call Pat at 910-620-2219 for more information.  She will work within your budget to create staging and organizing solutions so that you can move on with your life plans.  To learn more about Wilmington real estate call me at 910-431-9395 or visit my website at www.livingbythecoast.com.

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Soon the Southport ferry will be closed temporarily for repairs.  On December 1st the ferry from Southport to Carolina Beach will be out of service for about two months.  There will be crews fixing the ramp lifts at both the Southport and Fort Fisher landings.  The ferry is expected to be back in service on February 1st.  To learn more about the Southport ferry or Southport real estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit my website at www.livingbythecoast.com.

This weekend is the 25th annual Holiday Flotilla at Wrightsville Beach.  The festival in the park will be on Saturday from 10 am until 4pm.  There will be an Arts & Craft Show, performing artists, children’s rides, entertainment and other attractions.  Trot Nixon will also be at the park between 1 and 2pm signing autographs.  There will be plenty of food and refreshments.  At 6pm a fireworks volley will kick off the parade and the boats will begin their procession.  After the show their will be a traditional fireworks display.  To learn more about the NC Holiday Flotilla or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit my webiste at www.livingbythecoast.com.

Pender County is getting closer to obtaining a boat ramp.  Currently Hampstead residents have to drive to Wrightsville Beach or Surf City to put their boat in the water.  The ramp is located off of Lewis Road in Hampstead.  To learn more about this topic or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit me at www.livingbythecoast.com.

I was reading about a new Holiday tradition that is starting at Mayfaire Town Center on Friday, November 28th at 6:30pm.  There will be a one-of-a-kind outdoor Winter Wonderland complete with snow!  Mayfaire is creating a unique, memorable experience that will make the magic of the holiday season even brighter.  Mayfaire Town Center is located on Military Cutoff at Eastwood Road near Wrightsville Beach.  To learn more about Mayfaire Town Center or Wilmington Real Estate contact me at 910-431-9395 or visit my website at www.livingbythecoast.com.