What's Up | activities & tree recycling

Fri Jan 1, 5pm | Gather at Founders Park for the annual Leland in Lights celebration. Free entry.

Sat Jan 2, 11am | Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival - Wilmington at Legion Sports Complex. Enjoy music, barbeque, and tastings in the manicured field with lots of room to social distance. Cornhole tournament. Free parking. Find updates in Facebook events.

Wed Jan 13, 6pm | Peace Rose Montessori is hosting a tour of the Pine Campus, 2173 Wrightsville Avenue, which houses the toddler/pre-primary and primary programs for children from 18 mos - 6 years old.

Sat Jan 16, 9am | Volunteers needed to plant street trees in Wilmington's Southside Community. Meet at the Greenfield Lake Boathouse. Register to participate here.


Christmas Tree Recycling Information

City of Wilmington solid waste customers should put their un-decorated trees curbside for recycling on their normal service day. Drop off locations for real trees open on December 26 - January 31, at Monkey Junction Home Depot, Eastwood Road Home Depot, and the NHC landfill (5210 US Highway 421 North).

Brunswick County Landfill accepts Christmas trees for recycling for county residents at no charge through January 30.

In Pender County, the Rocky Point and Hampstead Convenience Centers will accept trees through January 16. Get hours and locations here.

The North Carolina Division of Coastal Management provides guidance to property owners on using Christmas trees for dune restoration and sand fencing. The angle of tree placement, distance from the dunes, and other restrictions apply. Get information online.

Team Updates | welcomes and congratulations 

Welcome Adam Hashem, Broker/Realtor®, to the KBT team. Adam is a graduate of UNCW, with a degree in Communications. He is an avid sports fan - cheering the Charlotte Hornets and New York Giants - and loves the beach and fixing up cars. Follow Adam on his Facebook business page.




Want to talk about joining a winning team? Contact Mary Ellen Slugg to explore opportunities, maryellen.slugg@kbtrealty.com.

Kirk Pugh, one of the nation’s top-producing agents, shared real examples of annual earnings and input on what to consider when aspiring to the top bracket of real estate income. Read ”How Much Money Can You Make as a Real Estate Agent?“

Kudos to KBT Team Award winners for 2020

How Sellers Can Use Credits to Motivate Buyers

Seller credits are used when someone lists their home for sale in order to attract buyers. Seller credits can help buyers reduce out-of-pocket costs at closing. Becky Brown offers advice on when and how sellers can offer incentives to their best advantage in a fast-paced market.

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