Spring is bring us some buyers, finally.  It seems that we have been all frozen out of the real estate market but in the past week or so, buyers are returning to our warm shores once again.  Fishing is good right now off the piers of Oak Island and surf casting has always been a favorite of mine, especially on East Beach on Bald Head Island.  A couple of years ago, I caught a 42 pound Drum.  What a treat.  Problem being that the fish was too big to keep according to NC Wildlife and Fisheries.  We had to throw him back.   Happy Fishing to you all. Ginger of Southport 03/31/2009

Who doesn't love Spring? Although Fall is really my favorite season, it's hard to deny the tangible pulse of Mother Nature sending out sneak previews before the real show begins. Our big ol' live oaks are slow to bud out. They're in the process of shedding all of last year's leaves so I'm out raking to beat the band, knowing that next week I'll be doing it all over again. Around our house, the real tell-tale sign of Spring is the massive, porch-swaddling weave of wisteria that demands the full attention of anyone it comes in contact with. I've come to love it in it's pre-purple state almost as much as when it's in full bloom. How does one plant have all the energy to do what you see here? It's a miracle!               *****UPDATE .... 48 hours later!!!   More to come! ********** AND FIN... 03/31/2009

Our company is getting ready to do an Open House Extravaganza April 18 and 19th. I am trying to come up with some very unusual ideas that will set my properties apart and draw more attention. You are the experts and I has hoped that you would share some of your ideas.  I want this to be the most successful Open Houses in the area. Thanks for sharing any tips or ideas. Ginger of Southport ~ North Carolina 03/30/2009

  Lazy Rainy Saturday Today has been one of those days that you cherish. Actually, we were up early and getting the grandchildren ready for the EASTER EGG HUNT on the GARRISON grounds in Southport.  I had the 3 year old and the 7 year old with me.  The first Egg hunt was for the older grandson, Jonah.  He filled his basket full of eggs and candy.  Then it was the 3 year old hunt.  He had many of his friends around him and they all took off looking for the eggs.  After a bit, the Easter Egg Bunny appeared and we were all able to take those special pictures that will bring back fond memories.. Hope your day was full and fun also. Ginger of Southport 03/29/2009

Another Friday and I am so glad that it is here.  Lots going on and I need a break.  Family coming into town and we will have great visits with them. On Sunday,  we will have a Sunday Dinner with Beef Roast, Rice and Gravy, field peas, butter beans, corn, homemade biscuits, pear honey, biscuits with blueberry cobbler for dessert. Hope you have family around you this weekend.   Ginger of southport 03/27/2009

Thanks to a dear friend and agent, by the name of Thomas, for teaching me a few tricks to ActiveRain.com.  I know that we have so much to learn from each other and to share.  Just little simple trick of our business that can help to make the phone ring.  I learned about linking in the body of my blogging that will take you straight to my website.  What a treat. Thanks Thomas, Ginger of Southport 03/27/2009

Safely thru another week.  We have seen Spring come and are enjoying the flowers and birds that we have not seen for 6 months. Thank God it is Friday!  We all need a bit of rest after working hard trying to find the buyers and the sellers. I am still looking for a source to find the lenders that need my services to market the Bankrupties and REO. If you have information to share, I would surely appreciate it.   Ginger of Southport 03/27/2009

Southport ~ Oak Island is still one of the best kept secrets of North Carolina.  We have very affordable housing long the Atlantic Ocean and in Southport you will find a sleepy little community of about 4000 folks.  This used to be a fishing community in days gone by...but now is just an attractive little town with antique stores, fish markets and excellent restaurants.  If you want a get away place with the Ocean and many golf courses to choose from,  THIS IS THE PLACE. With warmest regards, Ginger of Southport~ 03/24/2009

This is one of the best mind game sites that I have found.  It just sharpens your wits a bit.  World history, famous painting,  math, etc.  For every grain of rice that you gather in points ...will go toward feeding the hungry of the world. Try it.  You will get hooked.  About FreeRice FreeRice is a non-profit website run by the United Nations World Food Program. Our partner is the Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University. FreeRice has two goals: Provide education to everyone for free. Help end world hunger by providing rice to hungry people for free. This is made possible by the generosity of the sponsors who advertise on this site. Whether you are CEO of a large corporation or a street child in a poor country, improving your education can improve your life. It is a ... 03/23/2009

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   03/23/2009

St. James - The newest incorporated community in Brunswick County rose out of the explosion of growth in our area. Located along the Intracoastal Waterway just outside the commercial district of Long Beach Road, St. James enjoys the peacefulness of the country within the close proximity of shops and restaurants. The Town of St. James includes three golf courses, a marina, restaurant, and its own fire station.   02/26/2009

  St. James Plantation                                                           For the outdoor enthusiast St. James is situated in a prime location convenient to schools, local shopping, restaurants, entertainment, beaches and golf courses.  The Town of St. James offers its residents a friendly hometown ambiance and a carefree coastal lifestyle.  This upscale community resting against the Intracoastal Waterway offers its residents a marina, restaurants, 81 holes of golf with clubhouses, tennis and swimming complex with indoor/outdoor pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center with an aerobics and yoga studio, plus sauna/steam and massage facilities.                                               Founders Clubhouse & Golf course in St. James  St. James also has a private beach club overlo... 02/03/2009

  SOUTHPORT                                                                                                             Waterfront home in SouthportSouthport is located at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean.  From long ago pirate ships to today´s shrimping and fishing boats, and also all the many varieties of recreational vessels, Southport´s protected harbor has long been known for it´s beauty and friendly people.                                                     Picture by Jim Harper   Sunset at Southport's MarinaTake a walk under all the awesome oak trees that lead you down the streets to see all the historic homes that will take you back in time.  As laid back as Southport is you will not believe the wonderful bustling city that lies... 02/02/2009

    Photograph by: Vicki Burton Loggerhead Realty Southport, NC 910.540.0551 Website: Southport Soundings EMAIL ***Please do not copy or reproduce without expressed written permission. Thank you. 01/28/2009

Normally you don't mention Southport and snow in the same sentence, but every once in awhile the snow gods smile down upon us and send us a little white stuff to crow about. It was just a dusting but it sure does show up pretty on our coastal flora. Most times our snow comes up from the South and East as this one did. The dominant weather pattern of West to East here on the NC coast will dump snow in the mountains and piedmont and about as far as the I95 corridor, and then we always just miss it by a few degrees. We've learned not to get our hopes up.   So even a little snow is a BIG DEAL! Schools were already closed for Martin Luther King day and a teacher workday so I dare say some young ones got their first ever glimpse of the white flakes. Growing up in the Shenandoah Valley, sledd... 01/23/2009

North Carolina has rapidly eclipsed other retirement destinations with endless summers and pristine beaches. Here in Southport, St. James Plantation offers the highest level of luxury ammenities that can be found in any Brunswick County community. Home to not one, but four 18-hole golf courses, Private Clubhouse, and direct access to both the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, residents hardly ever have to leave this perfect atmosphere. With several choices of unique home styles in neighborhoods that are as equally unique, including waterfront and golf-course front properties, your home can be located in your ideal location. Take a look at some of these beautiful homes that can be found in St. James Plantation.   Bob Williams Office 910-575-7468 Toll Free 800-NC-BEACH Mobile 910-... 01/12/2009

There are three restaurants currently located on the Waterfront of Southport, NC Fishy Fishy Cafe: Welcome to Fishy-Fishy Café, Southport North Carolina's hot, waterfront dining experience. The culinary creations here are equaled only by the spectacular waterfront setting. Overlooking Southport's historic Yacht Basin Marina, at Fishy-Fishy Café you can relax in one of three unique environments; our main dining room, the outdoor deck or the rustic outdoor Fishy Raw Bar.  Visit their website. Yacht Basin Provision Company: Yacht Basin Provision Company, called Provisions by the locals, was established in 1993 and it serves some of the best food in town. The views of the Southport Yacht Basin, the Intracoastal Waterway and the mouth of the Cape Fear river are incredible, and the sunsets, m... 11/29/2008

The Yacht Basin Provision Company Stede Bonnet regatta took place on the Saturday after Halloween.  Here are the results: Results: Racing Class: 1st - Crescendo - Dwayne Furmidge(photo below) 2nd - Winds of Freedom - Ben Edkins3rd - Mr Dog - Jamie Deale Cruising Class: 1st - Jive - Claude McKernan2nd - Lucky Stumbler - Scott Kaseman3rd - Nighthawk - Keith Reschly (all kids crew) Click here to visit the Stede Bonnet Regatta website.  11/29/2008

Many movies such as Weekend at Bernie's, Ya-Ya Sisterhood, A Walk to Remember and The Patriot have been filmed around the Southport area. Click here to see some of them!.  11/17/2008

With Halloween just a couple days away, I thought I'd do a quick run down of some of the options available to kids as well as adults who still love a costume party or a haunted carriage ride.   I can't resist starting out with Old South Tour and Carriage Company's Haunted Ghost Tour in and around Downtown Southport on Halloween night. Something tells me that the Old Smithville Burial Grounds will be involved. Learn about Southport's history and be scared out of your wits...a perfect combination. Tickets available starting at 7pm on Halloween night at the Whittler's Bench at the foot of Howe St. on the water. Tour starts at 7:30.  Advance tickets also available at Stewart Hardware. $12/Adults - $5/under 12.      The City of Southport and Downtown Southport, Inc. is putting on a Fall Fes... 10/29/2008