Racing the sunrise

Before the dawn I rode down to Fort Fisher NC to take photos of the sun coming up behind the salt sprayed trees. It is finally getting warm enough to enjoy some exercise. Just a couple more weeks and we will be enjoying the beach and the ocean. What a cool place we live!

Soccer and Birthday Party

What a nice day it is. 70 and sunny! Had a great morning with the kids. Joey had a soccer game and Xander avoided his (LOL). Great lunch at the reopened Sea Witch on Carolina Beach and off to our cousin’s birthday party.

Our new page makes searching for Ogden homes very easy!

Our new page makes searching for Ogden homes very easy! The Ogden area of Wilmington NC has so many great things to offer. Ogden Wilmington NC is an area that stretches North on Highway 17 and West on Gordon Road. This is a fast growing area. Ogden Park has lighted baseball fields, two soccer fields, six [...]

Veteran’s Day Thanks

Today we would like to thank all those who served in our armed forces. For most of us as we sit comfortable in our homes, our armed forces are risking thier lives to keep us safe and free. From running peaceful missions to the deadliest, they are working hard to protect the country. Today is a day to [...]

Lapsit Storytime at New Hanover

date:Tuesday, July 21, 2009 time:9:30 AM to 9:50 AM venue:New Hanover County Public Library address:201 Chestnut Street Wilmington, NC 28401 View map from:New Hanover County Public Library
Babies under 18 months are invited to storytime at the Main Library! We offer 20 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes and activities. All babies must bring an adult lap! [...]

American Red Cross Blood Drive Hosted By The Alex Paen Team

The Alex Paen Team of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty in Wilmington NC hosted another blood drive. This was our best one yet. We collected 28 usable units. According to the Red Cross, this is enough blood to potentially save 84 lives. We are proud to be working with them. Our blood drive was held [...]

Beach Walk

Bear is enjoying a walk on the beach. He just now has enough courage to run into the water..he’s 7! Oh well we all learn at our own pace. I personally love swimming and love the beach.  Hopefully we all make time to enjoy the beach this summer.
Karen Shanley
shanlek1@nationwide.com 

Naval Ship To Be Commissioned In Wilmington

The State Port in Wilmington will play host the commissioning of the USS North Carolina on Saturday May 3rd.  There will be a fantastic fireworks display around 9 pm on the 3rd celebrating the event.  See you downtown for the festivities. 

Market Picking Up

Our company Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty has produced over $10 million in contracts and that was only as of wednesday.  Our market is showing great signs compared to home sales on the nationa level.  The last 4 offers I have written have been multiple offer scenarios.  Do not wait around for more people to [...]

Win Tickets to the 19th Annual Polo Match

I am running a contest to give away tickets to the 19th annual Polo Match in Scotts Hill. Simply call me for an insurance quote and you will be entered into the drawing for free tickets. The match is Held May 3rd and the gates open at 10am with a Derby party to follow. I’m going [...]