Iron Man's House For Sale?!?!

Posted in Hot Properties of the Week on May 17, 2011

Iron Man's House For Sale?!?!

OK, in the last few weeks I have seen several interesting homes on the market or at least talked about. First there was the zombie-proof house complete with a drawbridge entrance and then it was the "Home Alone" house for sale in Chicago. Now I have been told of one better- Iron Man's house is for sale!

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Imagine living like Tony Stark and all his coolness in a 11,000 square foot luxury mansion with 4 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and private access to Black’s Beach. (Wherever that is, ...

Schoolview & the 2011 Wilmington Parade of Homes

Posted in Events In Our Area on May 16, 2011

Schoolview & the 2011 Wilmington Parade of Homes

This year for the 2011 Wilmington Parade of Homes Team Gale has entered Schoolview & the Morning Glory model. Schoolview is our new home community off of Highway 133 in Rocky Point and is directly across from Cape Fear Elementary & Middle Schools.

Awards

Our Morning Glory model has already won the Blue Ribbon for its division (Detached Homes Under $200,000) for Best Kitchen Feature with its beautiful kitchen island! We have not yet heard of any other awards, but will keep you posted.

This year the 2011 Wilmington Parade of Homes has added a Peo...

New Hanover County Schools

Posted in Buyer Tips on May 10, 2011

New Hanover County Schools

GreatSchools.org is a wonderfully useful tool when deciding what school district to move to. They not only rank schools based on standardize testing but they allow parents to review the schools for others to see. Long gone are the days of asking around and hoping you pick the right school for your kids. Now, with greatschools.org, you can easily determine which school is right for your child.

These are the school rankings for all public New Hanover County District Schools. These rankings are based on testing scores, not parent reviews. Star ratings may be higher, so ...

Summer Offerings

Posted in Events In Our Area on May 09, 2011

Summer Offerings

Amos Lee has a new song out that I can’t get enough of: “Windows Are Rolled Down.” It makes me think of summer and everything the Port City has to offer both locals and visitors alike.

Local roadside produce stands and farmers markets. I know, I have talked about them in the past, but a fresh, juicy peach on a hot summer’s day is just about perfection.

Swimming pools & beaches. Whether you ride waves or prefer a fish-free swim, Wilmington has you covered (she types as she thinks about the freshly uncovered YWCA pool). If you want the feel of a lake, try driving out on Carolina...

Introductions Please!

Posted in Team Gale on May 05, 2011

Introductions Please!

It occurred to me this afternoon that while I am developing a small yet growing group of readers, I have never properly introduced myself to the world of Team Gale. I won’t bore you with all the details of how I came to be the writer that types before you because they are, well, boring. Instead I will give you just few tasty tidbits that hopefully entice you enough to follow me outside of Team Gale (or at least follow TG on the various sites I maintain).

First and for most I am obviously Mary Beth Tice, blogger, marketer, social media butterfly and a true blue local. That...

Sell Your House

Posted in Seller Tips on Apr 19, 2011

Sell Your House

We have all seen the TV shows where the crew comes into a house that just won’t sell, parade a bunch of people through, make the owner listen to the snide remarks, fix up the home then like magic, it sells. Problem is none of the owners seem to realize exactly what the problem is until a stranger points it out. I often wonder if their agent says anything to them about the clutter, color or smell. I would hope my agent would speak up but then again, I hope I know better after watching many, many hours of these shows and years spent working in the real estate field. Question is- ...

Expressive Art Group in Leland

Posted in Events In Our Area on Apr 18, 2011

Expressive Art Group in Leland

Leland Parks and Recreation is now hosting an Expressive Art Group that is open to everyone!  The group meets the second and fourth Friday of each month, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. in the Classroom Annex located beside Town Hall (102 Town Hall Dr.).  All mediums (oils, acrylic, watercolor, pencils) are welcome.  This is a group for people to come together and share their ideas and learn other art techniques in a social setting. Participants are asked to bring their own materials and projects. There is no charge to participate.

For more information please contact Ni...

Tips to Spruce up Your Living Room

Posted in Seller Tips on Apr 14, 2011

Tips to Spruce up Your Living Room

I was sitting in my den the other day only to realize that while it’s my favorite room in the house because of its coziness, it is in need of an update. I don’t have a lot of money to spend making over different rooms of the house and as a few of my readers know, since I currently live with my parents, I don’t think my mom would like me painting the kitchen, living room and den “just because.” What I can do is revamp what I have and add in a few inexpensive items to suddenly have a den that looks brand new. Here’s my game plan that you are welcome to use as y...

Going Digital At Home

Posted in Buyer Tips, Seller Tips on Apr 12, 2011

Going Digital At Home

Technology is the wave of the future. Going green is the wave of the future. How do you combine these two concepts into one and supercharge your home in the process? Thanks to modern marvels, it’s now easier than ever to use technology to help save the planet.

Books are a reader’s best friend, I should know as I own a great many books myself. Today’s technology allows us to now view our favorite books without using trees to create them. The Nook & Kindle are the most popular e-readers and each has apps that allow you to read your favorite book on your phone, computer or t...

The 15th Annual Pleasure Island Chowder Cook Off

Posted in Events In Our Area on Apr 11, 2011

The 15th Annual Pleasure Island Chowder Cook Off

Six of my favorite words regarding Pleasure Island (Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Fort Fisher) are “The Pleasure Island Chowder Cook Off.” Just the memory of sampling the local fare is enough to get my mouth watering and my taste buds jumping. My last visit not only resulted in my best friend and I voting for the winner (Carolina Beach’s own Surfhouse) but in earning a delightful lobster necklace that still hangs from my truck’s rearview mirror. With live music, a kid zone and 8 local restaurants doling out samples (plus other food vendors once yo...