Today we performed our Annual Christmas Cantata at Church.   "A Classic Carol Celebration" byTom Fettke & Thomas Grassi.    It was a fun concert to do and I think that most of our congregation enjoyed the music and the orchestra. I try to do most of our Sunday Dinner before I go to Church. Today we had: Nice Roast BeefRice and GravyButterbeansCorn from the gardenSweet potatoes from the gardenSweet TeaGerman Chocolate Cake/Crandberry Cake for dessert Our pastor came over to enjoy our meal with us.  After this wonderful meal, we just sat around the fireplace and talked.  Restful and comfortable. WE had a total of 9 for Dinner. These are the days we enjoy beyond all others,    12/11/2016

I am stilll trying to be successful with AR and try new things a lot. I see where some of our folks get to have a featured post.  Is that measured from the content of the post, or the number of hits or what? I read them and think that they had written an exceptional post and enjoy them. Any hints or ideas would be greatly appreciated.Just wondering. Ginger 12/08/2016

This is too good not to share.  At this time of year, many of us are running around trying to get the things done that we feel need to be done. Guess what.  Many of those things that we try to get done, really are not that important.  We need to reflect on our lives and the lives of those around us.  Life is short and precious. We need to be greatful for the abundance of grace that has been given to us.Click here: Candy Cane Legend Christmas Card ~ AngelRays Christmas Greetings E Cards Merry Christmas,Ginger Harper 12/05/2016

     Thank the Good Lord for another Good day. Today I showed property to folks that I have sold to 20 years ago.  It is good to still have folks that think you did a good job for them then and I hope that I can still do good for work them now. They are choosing to move back to Oak Island after building their dream home on the banks of a river in  Tennessee. We found them a great home in a retirement community and they are so happy to be back HOME in Southport NC. It will  be good to have them back home.   Ginger of Oak Island 12/02/2016

A great day today. I had a listing appointment yesterday morning and another one yesteday afternoon.  Took one for sure and think that I will get the next one in a day or so..  And guess what!  Got another one this afternoon and another one on Thursday.Seems like our sellers are wanted to do the right thing and price their property as it should be priced.It's a GREAT DAY at COLDWELL BANKER SEA COAST REALTY in SOUTHPORT, North Carolina. With warmest regards, Ginger Harper 11/23/2016

I am finding myself in uncharted waters when it comes to closing a transaction right now.  Banks are giving buyers a harder time it seems.  Are you seeing it?  Hidden fees that you are not familiar with?It seems like everyone is having a harder time so therefore trying to make up deficient with additional fees.  I have just been wondering if it is the lenders, originators, attorneys, inspectors that I am working with or not.Share your thought with me please.Business is picking up right now.Ginger of Southport 10/19/2016

I have been fortunate enough to work face to face with sellers today.  I had listed one of their lots and they were going to take it off the market.  I did some research for them and suggested that they leave that lot on the market...because it can't sell if no one knows it is for sale..They then asked to see if I would list one of their other lots.  They are excited to sell and we priced it at the lowest price in the community.There is stuff happening...Thanks,Ginger Harper800-346-7671gingerharper@seacoastrealty.com 10/06/2016

Today we had rain again.  Luckily we planted our seeds this past weekend and then the rain came. We had laid the garden out for the butter beans, sweet potatoes, squash, tomatoes, and cucumbers.   Then as an added bonus, Jimmy put in giant sunflowers to brighten the garden.We will  enjoy fresh cucumbers and tomatoes from the Fall planting.. for the Labor Day..It is anticipated that we may get some rain from a tropical depression....may be named later on this week..With you were here.Ginger of Southport  08/30/2016

I have been fortunate enough to work face to face with sellers today.  I had listed one of their lots and they were going to take it off the market.  I did some research for them and suggested that they leave that lot on the market...because it can't sell if no one knows it is for sale..They then asked to see if I would list one of their other lots.  They are excited to sell and we priced it at the lowest price in the community.There is stuff happening...Thanks,Ginger Harper 08/16/2016

 Do you take time to smell the roses?  I have had the wonderful experience of spending time with my nine month old granddaughter, Marissa. We had such a great time pouring tea and eating snacks.  Then we had to dress the babies dolls and feel them.  WE loose precious time when we do not look around and see the beauty right under our noses.  Time that can never be made up.Smell the roses this weekend...Ginger of Southport  07/22/2016

 Growing up as a child was a wonderful experience for me.  I had 3 brothers and dinner time was always a treat with six of us around the Dinner table enjoying Mama's delicious cooking. As a young person, our family would watch TV on Saturday and Sunday evenings....Mama would pop  popcorn and we would sit around and watch the Ed Sullivan Show.  We would see the new performers enter into the entertainment arena.  I remember seeing Stevie Wonder doing the finger poppin thing and also the Jackson 5.  Elvis with his gyrating hips..and of course the BEATLES! Shirley Temple was my favorite.  I would watch "The Good Ship Lolipop" and dance along with her.  Then there was that "Masked Man on the White horse"....and then the Ape Man that swung from the vines... We would play outside till dark and... 05/16/2016

by Desiree Whalen.Hi everyone!Are you looking for a home in the Southport area here on the NC coast? In addition to the ability to search all available MLS real estate listings on our site, we also feature a list of specific neighborhoods and subdivisions for Southport so you can jump right in and find out more about each community and figure out which one best fits your needs!Each page includes a little bit about the neighborhood's location, nearby landmarks, any amenities that may be available, and of course, the most up-to-date property listings on the web (updated daily).You can see the full list of all Southport area communities we added to the site so far on our "Neighborhoods & Subdivisions" page here (http://www.desireewhalen.com/neighborhoods/), or for your convenience we've in... 05/09/2016

 We are faced with a difficult situation in our family.  We are trying to be understand but are finding it hard to realize the ramification of the actions that have been taken place.  WE have small children that are involved and we love these precious ones.If you have felt the pain that we are feeling now, please share with us how you get thru this. Thanks,Ginger 03/30/2016

I have been fortunate enough to work face to face with sellers today.  I had listed one of their lots and they were going to take it off the market.  I did some research for them and suggested that they leave that lot on the market...because it can't sell if no one knows it is for sale..They then asked to see if I would list one of their other lots.  They are excited to sell and we priced it at the lowest price in the community.There is stuff happening...Thanks,Ginger Harper800-346-7671 03/09/2016

 WE have folks that come to our area to learn that we live within 10 miles of a Nuclear Plant, which supplies Power to much of the county and other surrounding counties in the area. We feel compelled to let folks know that right off the bat.  Some freak out and other say, "If I gotta go, This is the way I choose"...Quick It is a fact that we are close to the plant but I never think about it.  I have lived here for 35 years and we are still  happy and still in one of "North Carolina's Best Kept Secrets".. 02/26/2016

 One of the things that I do as a Volunteer, is to make afgans for the folks in the Dosher Nursing Center  in Southport.  I have such a feeling of accomplishment when I finish an afgan and am able to take it to a perfect stranger in our Nursing Center. I spend approximatly 40 hours Crocheting these afgans and usually spend a few hours an evening making them.  I try to take at least 2 afgans to the center each month.  It is such a pleasure to take an afgan to the nursing center and go down the hall and find someone that does not have a lot of personal items in their room.  I will then wrap the afgan around them and tell them that I made it "Just for them."  They usually start weeping and say "You made it just for me" ...and I reply..."Yes,  Just for YOU".  I am always the winner in this.... 02/16/2016

These are terms that I have heard since Real Estate 101.  Are these the terms that you are familiar with. The Tire Kickers and Tooth Pickers are those possible FUTURE buyers that want to use YOUR precious time right then.  The are NOT qualified and do not have the means to purchase right now but are thinking about it... Over the 32 years of experience, I do not put tooth pickers or Tire Kickers in my car.  I have a potential BUYER qualified by one of our local lenders.  Then, I show them houses in their price range. AS we all know...TIME IS MONEY 02/09/2016

I love watching the points grow and I am getting to know others that are close in points.  I love to read their blogs and respond back to them.It is so much fun to see our points grow...from the beginning to what we have now.You can learn so much from your active rain associates. Many have really neat information that can give you a link or idea that you can then explore.  I feel that I am not alone and that there are other Active rain folks just like me, needing new ideas or remembering the old tried and true systems that have worked for along time.  Every day I learn something new from our AR Friends..WE can learn from each other.Share..and I will too.Ginger of Southport 01/07/2016

A great day today. I had a listing appointment yesterday morning and another one yesteday afternoon.  Took one for sure and think that I will get the next one in a day or so..  And guess what!  Got another one this afternoon and another one on Thursday. I am helping to train one of our new agents and we had an appointment to list two houses.  WE will list both of them and when one sells, we will take the other on off the market. Seems like our sellers are wanted to do the right thing and price their property as it should be priced.It's a GREAT DAY at COLDWELL BANKER SEA COAST ADVANTAGE in SOUTHPORT, North Carolina. Ginger of Southport  10/22/2015

 Southport is my favorite place to be.  WE have been aorund the world and know..Southport is home and that is where we always want to get back to.Here we are sitting on the Dock in the back yard.  This is Beaver Dam Creek and we catch Crab and a variety of fish off this dock.My favorite fish is Puppy Drum.  Nothing better than to catch a drum, clean it and fry it up for Dinner.  Then fix hushpuppies and Coleslaw, french fries.  Top is off with Lemon Pie and Sweet Tea.Posted by With warm regards,   Ginger Harper http://www.GingerHarper.com gingerharper@seacoastrealty.com 10/17/2015