Around Town with the Easter Bunny!

We decided to have a little fun in the first week in April and take pictures of the Easter Bunny around Wilmington, NC and Jacksonville, NC. We picked 5 different locations in each city, let’s see if you can guess where the bunny is located:

For Wilmington, NC-

For Jacksonville, NC-

Answers for Wilmington, NC: Battleship North Carolina, UNCW, South end of Wrightsville Beach, NC, the Arboretum, and Poplar Grove Plantation.

Answers for Jacksonville, NC: Vietnam Memorial, USO-N.C., Red caboose at the old train station in downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville Commons Rec Center water fountain, and Beirut Memorial.

My visit to New Orleans with CENTURY 21 Sweyer

While attending Century 21’s Global Conference in New Orleans this past March, I was not only completely energized by the incredibly informative break out sessions and guest speakers, but I also had a very humbling experience by visiting the city of New Orleans.

A few of us took a trip to the lower 9^th Ward where the levies collapsed.

The mood was still somber, but with a glimpse of hope.  There are still abandoned homes, empty lots with only cement steps remaining, half burnt homes open to the elements and, in the middle of it all, were gorgeous newly built homes.

These are self sustained, green homes constructed with the financial support of Brad Pitt.  The architecture was extraordinary and quite eye opening.   Equipped with tank less water heaters, solar panels, open air second floors and many more green features, these homes are anchored on cement pillars and built to withstand should they be burdened with another disaster.   It was amazing to see in person rather than on TV and still can bring tears to your eyes.

On a happier note, we didn’t see any live alligators, but we sure tasted some!  The food was awesome and Century 21 made sure we had true New Orleans cuisine with crawfish pasta and etouffee, local oysters, beignets, Louisiana pork, Po-Boys and so much more.  Of course, I can’t forget to mention the Hurricanes!

I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend a fantastic conference, while also visiting a city full of history.

Shirley Morrison is the Co-Owner/Sales Manager for the Jacksonville, NC office with CENTURY 21® Sweyer &  Associates.  To find out more about Shirley or our Jacksonville, NC office, click here or visit our Facebook fanpage.

Welcome New Agents!

The CENTURY 21 Sweyer team is getting bigger! We are excited to welcome our newest agents to the team:

Kim Scambler, Lisa Hofe, Andrea Arth, and Corey Roark will be joining our Century 21 Sweyer Jacksonville office.

We would also like to welcome Casey McKinney, Jim O’Daniel, Eddy and Sandy Haynes to our Landfall office in Wilmington, NC.

Whether you are looking for a home in Jacksonville, NC or Wilmington, NC, we have the perfect agent for you!

CENTURY 21® Real Estate is Official Real Estate Company of U.S. Soccer

At the CENTURY 21 Global Conference in New Orleans earlier this month, the Chief Marketing Officer, Bev Thorne, announced CENTURY 21 is “The Official Real Estate Company” of U.S. Soccer, which includes the Men’s, Women’s and Youth National Teams.  U.S. soccer legends Cobi Jones and Alexi Lalas joined her on stage for the announcement.

The partnership officially launches today on March 22^nd when CENTURY 21 begins airing its commercials during the Olympic qualifying tournament (CONCACAF). The U.S. Women’s Soccer team has already qualified for the 2012 Olympics, but the men’s tournament starts tomorrow with a match against Cuba at 8 p.m. CT, live on Universal Sports Network.

The CONCACAF tournament runs through April 2^nd with two finalists qualifying for the 2012 Olympics in London. CENTURY 21′s Smarter. Bolder. Faster.^sm television commercials will air during the tournament on NBC Universal and NBC Sports – a total of 46 times – and CENTURY 21 will serve as the sponsor of the halftime show in all six games.

Future spots will appear on NBC, NBC Sports, NBC Universal, ESPN and ESPN2 as well as during the 2012 Olympic Games this summer. Lastly, CENTURY 21 will also receive field signage during select matches and print ads in the Men’s and Women’s National Team programs.

As the most recognized, global brand in real estate, CENTURY 21 is thrilled to sponsor the world’s most popular sport. Watch for the CENTURY 21 spots during each game and good luck to the U.S. Under-23 Men’s National Team as they begin their journey to gold in 2012!

Post provided by CENTURY 21®.

Creekside at Burgaw

Nestled under towering pines, the new home community of Creekside invites you to experience Burgaw. As Burgaw’s premier new home community, Creekside is small town charm at its best. With lighted sidewalks, natural buffers and open spaces, Creekside offers that laid back, slow-paced lifestyle that’s not easy to find. The homes in Creekside offer exceptional exterior architectural details and beautiful interiors. Come see what makes Creekside an extraordinary place to live.

Small Town Living
Enjoy the pace of small town living in a community rich in history and hospitality. Walk to shops, quaint cafes, the local library, or take an evening stroll around the courthouse square with family and friends. Burgaw can easily accommodate your everyday needs with grocery stores, the local post office, a variety of banks, Pender Memorial Hospital, family doctors and dentists nearby. Just a short drive to Wilmington, NC and area beaches.

Creekside features include:
Hardi board, cedar shakes, board and batten
Stone column front porches
Carriage garage doors
Upgraded wood kitchen cabinets
Extensive landscaping
Privacy fences
Front and side yard maintenance
Four house plans and 110 lots to choose from
Elegant front entrance
Covered patios and front porches