DEC1
2018 Christmas Flotilla – Saturday, December 1st
Sat 6 PM · Carolina Beach Boat Basin · Carolina Beach, North Carolina
NC Christmas Festival & Parade
Sat 4 PM · Town of Leland Parks and Recreation · Leland, NC
4th Annual Holiday Craft Market
Sat 9 AM · Oak Island Parks and Recreation · Oak Island, NC
Topsail Beach Christmas Parade 
Sat 11 AM ·  Topsail Beach, NC
Christmas Train Show and Santa Claus
Dec 1 – Dec 2 · Grissettown-Longwood Fire Rescue · Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Christmas By the Sea Parade
Sat 2 PM · Oak Island, NC
Enchanted Arlie
1st & 7th-22nd · Arlie Gardens · Wilmington, NC

DEC2
Wilmington Christmas Parade
Sun 2:30 PM · Downtown Wilmington · Wilmington, NC
Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride
Sun 9 AM · Carolina Coast Harley-Davidson · Wilmington, NC
Miracle On 34th Street- Flashback Cinema Holiday Classics
Sun 2 PM · The Pointe at Barclay · Wilmington, NC
Christmas Piano Recital
Sun 6 PM · Bre’s Keys Piano Studio · Ocean Isle Beach, NC

DEC 7
Kure Beach Fantasy Christmas Show
Dec 7 – Dec 9 · Kure Beach Ocean Front Park · Kure Beach, NC
Christmas in NYC
Dec 7 – Dec 9 · Cape Fear Limo & Coach Lines · Wilmington, NC

DEC 8
Christmas Stroll through the Past
Sat 4:30 PM · Burgwin-Wright House & Gardens · Wilmington, NC
Annual Lighted Christmas Parade
Sat 5:30 PM · Downtown Burgaw, NC
Southport Winter Craft Festival
Sat 9 AM · Franklin Square Park · Southport, NC
2018 Gingerbread Festival
Sat 11 AM · Crystal Coast Civic Center · Morehead City, NC

DEC 9
Cape Fear Festival of Trees
Sun 9 AM · NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher · Kure Beach, NC
A (Little) 18th Century Christmas
Sun 3 PM · Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson State Historic Site · Winnabow, NC

DEC 14
Cape Fear Festival of Trees
Fri 9 AM · NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher · Kure Beach, NC
Christmas on the Farm
Fri 6 PM · Hubb’s Farm NC · Clinton, NC
OKI Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest
Fri 7 AM · Oak Island Parks and Recreation · Oak Island, NC

DEC 15
Polar Express Day
Sat 9 AM · The Children’s Museum of Wilmington · Wilmington, NC
10th Annual Christmas Cabaret – Hark the Herald Angels Swing
Sat 5:30 PM · Opera House Theatre Company · Wilmington, NC

DEC 16
Pet Photos with Santa at Independence Mall
Sun 6 PM · Independence Mall · Wilmington, NC
Christmas Vacation- Flashback Cinema Holiday Classics
Sun 2 PM · The Pointe at Barclay · Wilmington, NC
Bolivia Christmas Parade
Sat 11 AM · Bolivia, NC · Bolivia, NC

DEC 21
2018 Christmas In The Country
Fri 5:30 PM · Old Homestead Farm · Rocky Point, NC

DEC 23
It’s A Wonderful Life- Flashback Cinema Holiday Classics
Sun 2 PM · The Pointe at Barclay · Wilmington, NC
Ocean Side Candle Light Service
Sun 5:30 PM · Kure Beach Ocean Front Park · Kure Beach, NC

DEC 31
New Year’s Eve Gala
7 PM · Thallian Hall · 310 Chestnut St. Wilmington, NC
Midnight In Paris: A New Year’s Eve Celebration
5:30 PM Le Catalan, 224 S Water Street, Wilmington, NC

MAGNIFICENT ESTATE IN MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA

This magnificent estate in the prestigious golf community of Dunes West is waiting for its new owner. This one of a kind property is beautifully situated on a 1.18-acre lot overlooking a three-acre lake. It is surrounded by the 13th tee box and the 14th hole of the Arthur Hills designed golf course. The views of the picturesque pond and the golf course are breathtaking. The long palm tree lined driveway features its own coded private security gates and leads to a grand front entrance handcrafted from Tennessee Flagstone. Once through the custom solid mahogany double doors, the dramatic 26′ foyer boasts remarkable European style architectural detail. Just off of the foyer lies the mahogany-paneled gentleman’s billiard room and bar, which is fully equipped with built-in, unmatched entertainment amenities to include home theater surround sound integration and three flat screens including an 80″ theater TV. The 10′ mahogany bar is fully equipped with a sink, dishwasher, beverage center, ice maker hook up, and surfaced with exotic Vernier Granite. Of the four bedrooms, two are complete with massive California Closets, en-suite, and three have access to outdoor living spaces. The office/study could be utilized as a 5th bedroom. This property has unmatched outdoor resort quality amenities including one of the largest private residential swimming pools in Mount Pleasant. The 12 person raised and jetted infinity hot tub spills into the heated and cooled 20′ X 40′ pool. The four 6′ high volume waterfalls and shooting fountains add to the Mediterranean feel of this travertine-clad oasis. Entertainment is all around with an outdoor flat screen television, 10 outdoor speakers, expansive seating, and propane hookup for the grill. Four decks of outdoor living space all feature gorgeous views. A fire pit for those chilly nights conveys. The huge commercial grade gourmet kitchen features custom handcrafted cabinets that were built on-site. The large counter surfaces are covered with Luxullianite Tiger Granite. The island is covered with white quartz. The living room off of the kitchen has 14′ tray ceilings with LED lighting, fireplace, wet bar with wine cooler and beverage center, plenty of natural light and doors leading to a deck with views of the golf course. This home was built of an elevation that permitted a large basement with expansive storage, truly a rarity in the Low country. Additional features include a 2000 gallon underground propane tank, whole home audio, central vac and hardwood flooring throughout. The landscaping is impeccable and has landscape lighting and lawn irrigation. All kitchen appliances and TVs convey.

A luxury villa 220 M2, part of a new residential complex located in the southern part of Mykonos, above Elia Beach. The villa features a private swimming pool and offers amazing sea views. The picturesque village of Ano Mera with its unique monastery is located 1.5 km away, where you can find – apart from taverns, patisseries etc. – a large Super Market, a bakery, a kiosk and a pharmacy for your supplies. The shops are usually open from morning until late evening.

The villa is fully equipped – furnished and has a private garden, with uninterrupted sea view. It consists of four spacious bedrooms, a maid’s room and storage. Two of the four bedrooms have an en-suite bathroom and two built-in double beds and bedside tables, TV and several storage areas. The other two bedrooms are served by a shared bathroom. The guest room has its own bathroom and kitchenette. All bedrooms are equipped to the last detail. The ground floor has a large dining table for eight people, a spacious living room with fireplace, WC and a separate kitchen, fully equipped with electrical devices SMEG and a table for four people. The villa is surrounded by a beautifully landscaped garden of 1.200 M2 and very large terraces of 200 M2 which are shaded by wooden pergolas and consist of a living room for eight people, two separate dining areas of six and 10 people each, as well as a fully-equipped bar and barbeque. It is a very comfortable villa ideal for families or groups of friends and can accommodate nine people, plus two people of staff. The house has Wi-Fi, satellite TV, air condition in all rooms, and a covered private parking for four cars.

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As the losses from Hurricane Florence continue to grow, the need for affordable housing grows even more.

Prior to the storm, local government, non-profit and economic development interests all agreed the need for affordable and workforce housing far exceeded supply.  But now, post Hurricane Florence, what was once urgent is nearing a crisis.

Intracoastal agent Jeff Hovis has proven to be something of a problem solver on the affordable housing front.  For nine years, Jeff served as a commissioner for the Wilmington Housing Authority; before that, he was in DC working for the National Corporation for Housing Partnerships, a company that owned about 100,000 affordable housing units across the country. This history endows Jeff with a detailed understanding of HUD and other housing subsidy programs.

Jeff has found a number of buyers who are looking for reliable income streams and finding it in the affordable markets.  As he says, “There is steady income in affordable housing, because there is steady need.”

Jeff recently closed one of the largest real estate transactions in a decade, with a single contract of $6.3 million for 83 homes. It was no easy task:  negotiating the existing leases, navigating the appraisals and inspections for each property, and keeping the buyer, renters, and financial partners moving in synch.  But Jeff’s keen understanding brought HUD and the Wilmington Housing Authority to the table adding value to buyer, renter and banker alike.

In talking to the Greater Wilmington Business Journal, buyer Tom Cruz of TJ Real Estate Holdings LLC, said, “I think affordable housing will be best solved with private investment into the area combined with public partnerships.”  And, he reassures buyers considering this approach, “The Wilmington Housing Authority does an amazing job of providing landlords with guaranteed direct deposit payments, a list of pre-screened (criminal checks) tenants that are ready to move in, and resources if (owners) have any issues.”

Jeff sees a larger benefit to the community. “While providing affordable and workforce housing, these deals also help stabilize a neighborhood. This isn’t about buyers knocking down existing homes to build a higher-priced property,” Hovis said.

If you’re interested in learning more about investing in affordable and workforce housing, contact Jeff directly at 910-512-2205 or jhovis@intracoastalrealty.com.