My daughter spent the afternoon with her daughter, niece and nephew at NC's Fort Fisher Aquarium in Kure Beach and was kind enough to share the photos of their visit.  Evidently, she was not the only one trying to get out of the heat, she said it was packed!  How awesome that we have such a "cool" place to visit -- just down the road a piece!  Admission is $8 for adults (13-64) $7 for Seniors (over 64) $6 for kids (3-12) 2 and under are free. Fort Fisher is a Civil War National Historic Landmark.  It was instrumental in keeping the Port Of Wilmington open during the Civil War.  I highly recommend a visit! This is a great welcome, isn't it?  We may not be the biggest aquarium you've ever visited, but we sure do make up for it with beautiful sculptures and easy to view and understand exhi... 08/10/2010

Fort Fisher is holding it's "Load, Ready, Fire" program this Saturday August 7, 2010. There will be costumed staff and volunteers giving tours and describing Civil War Artillery and telling stories about the soldiers who used them. They will be firing the 12lb bronze Napolean cannon at 11:45am & 3:45pm. Tours will begin at 11am and 3pm. Regular tours are held hourly from 9am - 4pm. Visit their site for more info.   Fort Fisher State Historic Site is located at 1610 Fort Fisher Boulevard Kure Beach, NC 28449. 08/06/2010

NC Aquarium Behind the Scenes Tour...and More The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher is now offering an Extended Behind the Scenes tour that takes participants deeper into the hidden layers of the Aquarium. The program will feature the traditional behind the scenes tour, which includes exploring animal quarantine, life support, food preparation, and access areas. The tour will then continue to the top of the Aquarium's largest exhibit, the Cape Fear Shoals, where participants will have the rare opportunity to view a live feeding of the 235,000 gallon tank from a newly created viewing deck. Sharks, stingrays, moray eels, spadefish, and other large fish call the exhibit home and will be swimming below during the tour. The 2 hour tour is for ages 8 and up, children 8 to 14 must be accompanied by ... 07/28/2010

 NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY A BEACH HOME... HERE'S THE LATEST STATISTICS FOR KURE AND CAROLINA BEACH... Written by: Kathy Knight 7/12/2010 9:07 AM  This data was pulled on July 10, 2010, based on information from the Wilmington Regional Association of REALTORS Incorporated, for the period Jan. 1, 2005 through June 30, 2010. The Market Carolina & Kure Beach                                                                             There are currently 516 single family homes for sale and this represents an 18 unit decrease over June 1, 2010 and 9.0% of our total WRAR inventory. The average list price is $418,525 an increase of about $3,047 from May. In June there were 27 homes sold, divide that by the homes available and you have a 19.1 monthly supply of homes in Carolina and Kure Beach. The... 07/15/2010

Day 40 Fort Fisher Second Saturdays -  We have already visited the Fort Fisher Civil War Museum in our journey of 365 Things to Do in Wilmington and the Cape Fear Region....but of note is that every second Saturday  you can explore historical Fort Fisher's historical landscape. From 10-4 on each second Saturday and the next one Saturday June 12, 2010-----you can visit the area and experience period music, educational talks and demonstrations, participate in costume guided tour and more.   For more info go to www.nchistoricsites.org/fisher/..     Demonstrators and vendors will exhibit and sell their seascapes and landscapes .....you can see into the past history of the area and watch demonstrations by North State Rifles...This initiative is part of NC's Second Saturdays which is intended... 06/10/2010

Whether you are looking to buy a beach house or sell one Intracoastal Realty is the clear #1 choice in the Kure Beach or Carolina Beach Market.The numbers don't lie. Its superb marketing and excellent home selling techniques have propelled IRC to its number one position in the market.If you are looking for a company to market or represent you in the purchase of your home, contact us. We undergo lots of training to help us correctly price and market your home in today's challenging  real estate environment.  Today lots of the old pricing rules are out... Read More » Kathy's Blog Wilmington, NC - WOW #2 Filming starts TODAY on my E. WESTWOOD Property 05/06/2010

Situated to the south of the City of Wilmington, Kure Beach is located on the Southern point of Pleasure Island in New Hanover County.  Kure Beach real estate is quickly and quietly becoming a destination of choice for visitors to North Carolina's beaches. Kure Beach's Climate Kure Beach real estate tends to have a humid climate.  July tends to be the warmest month of the year, with average highs in the upper 80's, and January tends to be the coolest month, with lows dipping into the 30's.  Typically, the late summer months (July, August and September) have the highest average precipitation levels, causing the humidity levels to rise. Kure Beach's Economy Since tourism reigns supreme in Kure Beach real estate, it isn't hard to believe that the service industry, primarily accommodations... 02/13/2010

Hello to everyone today! Sitting here and having one of those days where the sun is out and it is a beautiful day but a bit nippy out. A cold day at the beach is still awesome though. I had a customer call today and ask about insurance and how it works. I explained a couple of things but referred him to someone in the industry just because let's face it I know it may come as a shock but I don't know everything. So I thought I would let you know a few things and always remember you can contact me at any time. If I don't know the answer I will find someone that does Homeowner's insurance policy - a type of policy covering the risks of homeowners, including damage, theft, fire, personal liability, etc. This insurance also called Hazard insurance-should be equal to at least the replacement ... 01/05/2010

KURE BEACH PIER  Come down to the Kure Beach  on Dow street for the Kure Beach Festival Family . This is an all day event with fun and games for the family. There will be food, drink, games. things to buy and of course the gorgeous beach and pier where you can watch the fish jump right on the hooks. This is a fun event for  all to enjoy. Hope to see you there  - weather will be gorgeous... 04/24/2009

SURFING SUNDAY - January 11,2009      KURE BEACH NC   01/14/2009

For all you Beach bunnies a New Years Eve celebration is planned for Kure Beach near the fishing pier. Every years celebration is getting bigger than the last and this is no exception.  A DJ will be spinning the tunes. This will take place a block from the fishing pier on Dow Ave. There are several restaurants about 4 in the vicinity so you could dine and then watch the excite or take in the dancing yourself. Freddies, Jack Mackerels and Big Daddy's are within walking distance to name a few. At Midnight a beach ball will drop to ring in the New Year with a fireworks show. Lots of fun seaside at Kure. 12/31/2008

Lauren Conville is the newest agent at the Carolina Beach North Carolina office of Network Real Estate.  Lauren will be in the long term and vacation rental department.  "Lauren is going to be a great additional to our office" says Neal Johnson.  Lauren can assist you with any rental needs in the Carolina Beach and Kure Beach areas.  Neal Johnson has a website that can direct you to the rental search page of Network Real Estate.  Visit www.realestatecarolinabeach.com to find a link to the search engine.  While on the site you can view all vacant rentals.  Be sure to ask for Lauren if you call the office directly and welcome her to the Carolina Beach area. 04/03/2008

The Kure Beach North Carolina Spring Fest will be held the last Saturday of April 2008.  Be sure to bring the entire family down to this small beach town and enjoy the Spring activities.  While you are in the area you can contact Neal Johnson for information on the area.  Neal Johnson has been in the Carolina Beach and Kure Beach North Carolina area since 1996.  Visit his website at www.realestatecarolinabeach.com or www.realestatekurebeach.com for all the local real estate market information.  Be sure not to miss the Kure Beach Spring Fest 2008. 04/03/2008

This is my newest website for the Carolina Beach North Carolina real estate.  Be sure to visit www.realestatekurebeach.com for all the newest information on the Carolina Beach and Kure Beach North Carolina real estate market.  Home sales or vacation rentals you will find it all here at this new site.  Neal Johnson with Network Real Estate is your professional for home sales or vacation rentals in the Carolina Beach and Kure Beach North Carolina area.  If you need any information on the area just let me know. 04/03/2008