Our first quarter was a female empowerment festival of giving. Without all of the women in our community who have come together to create powerful nonprofits that allow women and girls better access to successful paths, we would not have been in the position to give ...

Good things happen year round in Wilmington, it's true. But, April is sort of a local favorite. The Azalea Festival calls people from around the world to join in on a southern weeklong celebration like no other. And, locals wrap up in dreamy weather; the creative, productive energy ...

Steve Swart with his wife, Kelly Godbey

Steve Swart, lifelong Wilmingtonian, recently joined the Coastal Select team, and he was gracious enough to fill us in recently on what makes him tick and a few of his favorite things. Take a minute to get to know ...

Wilmington marches to its own beat, always. And, March in Wilmington is a primary example.

Around here, March is full of fun surprises. You could be in your bathing suit on the beach one day, and the next be surrounded by snow flurries (very rare - but, it happens ...

We love film. And, we especially love film in Wilmington, NC. The Port City has long been a hub for independent filmmakers given the big business that film has been in this Hollywood-worthy coastal town. 

Tricia Ireland, our broker in charge, is a huge supporter of a local ...

Video blog: Episode #1

What do you get when you put a bunch of Realtors® in a sweet 1973 orange caddy? Lots of friends. 

Stay tuned for our video blog to keep up with the local real estate market, meet cool locals doing awesome things, and to hear ...

10 Ways to Get and Give in 2019 

Capitalism you can wrap your heart around.

Most of us are familiar with TOMS, the shoe industry game-changer with a buy-one-give-one business model. TOMS, now worth more than $650 million, has drawn a bit of attention over the past decade ...

January Events: Pencil it in

But, don't wait too long to commit...tickets sell fast around here.

Wilmington is rarely not hopping, and January's no different in this cultural hub of a town. The weather looks like it may be anything but frightful this month, so plan to get out in sunshine ...

We proposed a little contest for National Wreath Day this year. Initially we said that there would be three winners, each of whom would receive a $100 Amazon Smile Gift Card and a $100 check tucked in a lovely holiday wreath and delivered to their nonprofit of choice. 

In ...

CSP December Favorites

Be sure to add a little magic to your already merry month by getting a few of these events on your calendar. 

Like most Americans, we're all about the holidays - parties, friends, reflection, giving...what's not to love? And, in Wilmington, holiday affection is ...