Where do you want to live?
Americans favor walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods, with 56 percent of respondents preferring smart growth neighborhoods over neighborhoods that require more driving between home, work and recreation. That’s according to a recent study, the Community Preference Survey, by the National Association of REALTORS®. We care about improving communities through smart growth initiatives,” said NAR President Ron Phipps, broker-president of Phipps Realty in Warwick, R.I. “Our members don’t just sell homes, they sell neighborhoods. REALTORS® understand that different home buyers are looking for all kinds of neighborhood settings and that many home buyers want walk able, transit-accessible communities.” Walkable communities are defined as those where shops, restaurants, and local businesses are within walking distance from homes.
In Wilmington NC we find me such walkable neighborhoods some of the most popular include Landfall, Pine Valley Estates, Echo Farms, Mayfaire, Breezewood Condos, Pine Valley Estates, and Sunset Park.
Wilmington's charming history and premier location make it one of the most beautiful cities in the South with easy access to so many activities close to home. An example of some of the events taking place just this month include: Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-Off: Enjoy and vote on chowder from various restaurants and groups at Carolina Beach Lake Park, U.S. 421 and Atlanta Avenue. The 15th annual event includes live music and a “Kidz Zone” which will have face painting, balloon art, a giant inflatable slide and more. There will also be food, soft drinks and beer and wine for sale April 16. Southport Spring Festival: Celebrates the arrival of spring with more than 100 crafters and a variety of food, including, on Saturday, a chili cook-off. April 22-23. Kure Beach Annual Street Fair: Enjoy the sights and sounds of Kure Beach during the fifth annual Street Festival at Joe Eakes Park visit www.TownOfKureBeach.org April 30. Earth Day 2011 Celebration: Free event with food, beverages, live entertainment, a learning center, children’s zone and shopping at Hugh MacRae Park, April 30. So to those looking for recreation not far from home, good home prices and wonderful neighbors, Wilmington is the place to buy!
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