Published March 13, 2025

Around the Azalea Coast | March 2025

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Make it your PLACE: the North Carolina Coast.

 
The Heart of the Community: Museums in the Cape Fear
 
Our local museums are more than just buildings filled with art and artifacts—they are the storytellers of our past, the keepers of culture, and the spark for future creativity. A strong museum scene enriches a community, offering a place to learn, reflect, and be inspired. And, there is nothing better than spending a blustery spring afternoon on the coast at a museum. (Check out the Cam's free day below!)

That’s why we choose to live near cultural institutions. Whether it’s an afternoon spent wandering through an exhibit, attending a lecture, or simply soaking in the atmosphere of a beautifully curated space, museums provide a constant source of inspiration. They remind us that art, history, and ideas are essential threads in the fabric of daily life.

Supporting museums means supporting the soul of a community. We encourage residents, future residents, and visitors to engage with our local spaces:

Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson, 8884 St. Philip's Rd SE, Winnabow
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, 814 Market Street, Wilmington
Cameron Art Museum, 3201 South 17th Street, Wilmington
Children's Museum of Wilmington, 116 Orange Street, Wilmington
Missiles and More Museum, 720 Channel Blvd, Topsail Beach
North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher, 900 Loggerhead Rd, Kure Beach 
North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport, 204 E Moore Street, Southport
USS Battleship North Carolina, 1 Battleship Road, Wilmington
Wilmington Railroad Museum, 505 Nutt Street, Wilmington
Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, 11 E Salisbury St, Wrightsville Beach

 
 
A Perfect Match: First Time Homebuyers and New Construction
 

5 Reasons for a NEW First Home


Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with its fair share of decisions. One of the biggest choices you’ll face is whether to buy a newly built home or an existing property. While there are benefits to both options, new construction homes offer a host of advantages that can make homeownership easier, more affordable, and more enjoyable—especially for first-time buyers. If you’re in the market for your first home, here are five reasons why choosing new construction might be the best decision for you.

1. Move-In Ready with Modern Features
One of the biggest advantages of purchasing a new construction home is that it is completely move-in ready.  read more
 
Great Properties: Listings
 
 
160 Dugger Lane
Wilmington, NC
3 bd | 4 ba | 2092 sqft
$775,000
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8416 Forest Crest Court
Leland, NC 
4 bd | 3 ba | 2816 sqft
$784,000
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Visit the model at Reserve at Ashewood by JD Signature Homes
 
2024 Bay Colony Lane
Landfall, Wilmington, NC 
4 bd | 3 ba | 2737 sqft
$1,050,000
See the listing.
 
 
Updates: Awards, Kudos & More
 
Co-owners Becky Brown and Kirk Pugh celebrating KBT Realty Group taking home Platinum at the Keller Williams INNOVATE annual awards ceremony.
 
 
 
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Janine Pugh would love to chat with you! 910-543-2460
 

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