Grand Opening of New Blackbeard Exhibit in Beaufort

June 14th, 2011

Blackbeard's Queen Anne's Revenge exhibit at NC Maritime MuseumNational interest in the legend of Blackbeard is running high following the recent discovery of a 3,000-pound anchor in Beaufort Inlet, believed to be an artifact from the pirate’s wreck off the North Carolina coast nearly 300 years ago. Coincidentally, a new exhibit on Blackbeard and his famed sailing vessel is now opening at the North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort.

In 1718, the notorious pirate ran his flagship Queen Anne’s Revenge aground in Beaufort Inlet, roughly two miles from where the Museum stands today. On Saturday, June 11, the Museum opened the “Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge” exhibit, showcasing the artifacts and history of the wreckage.

“This is the most significant exhibition the Museum has undertaken in several decades,” said Museum Director Joseph Schwarzer. “It will be the most definitive and comprehensive display of Queen Anne’s Revenge material to date.”

The new exhibit illuminates the life of pirates aboard the ship from 1717 to 1718, with interactive features and newly released key artifacts including a whole wine bottle, sail cloth, glass beads, cannon tompions, clothing items, cask parts and French ceramics. Old favorites such as cannon and weapons from previous displays will be featured as well.

Call the NC Maritime Museum for more information, 252-728-7317 or visit ncmaritimemuseums.com.

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Spring Continues to Heat up at Grande Villas

May 26th, 2011

Two more Sales at Grande Villas! The spring continues to
heat up at Grande Villas. During the last week two more families chose Grande
Villas as their oceanfront home.  We have already had as many new sales
in 2011 as we had the entire year in 2010.  Your opportunity to take
advantage of our current incentives expires in approximately 60 days! So the
time to explore Grande Villas is NOW. To get a list of our current incentives
and available inventory please contact us today at 877.845.4438 or sales@gvcondos.com.

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Spring Music & Arts Events on the Crystal Coast

May 2nd, 2011

Get in the spring spirit with a full calendar of exciting concerts and arts festivals coming up in the weeks ahead. Check out some of these upcoming local events and see for yourself what makes the Crystal Coast one of the most vibrant cultural centers in North Carolina!

Artists on Arendell: Painting Outside & Creating from Within
Beginning Friday, May 6, from 3 to 8 p.m., local talented artists will be giving artist demonstrations in downtown Morehead City between 11th & 12th Streets. The event will take place every Friday until “the weather turns cold.” Call 252-723-9516 for more information.

Love Your Mother: Past, Present and Earth: May 7
In celebration of Mother’s Day, the American Music Festival Concert Series in Morehead City presents an original musical evening dedicated to mothers and to Mother Earth. Featuring moving selections from Dvorak, Copeland, Barber, Rachmaninoff and Previn. Location: The History Place, 1008 Arendell Street, Morehead City. Call 252-504-2509 for more information.

Beaufort Music Festival May 13th & 14thBeaufort Music Festival: May 13 – 14
The 23rd Annual Beaufort Music Festival invites you to come enjoy a weekend of live music on multiple stages in Downtown Beaufort on the waterfront, and at the Beaufort Historic Site as well as in local pubs, bars and restaurants.

Carteret County Quilters Guild Show: May 13 – 14
A beautiful array of every type of quilt and stitchery imaginable is on display. This juried show spotlights some amazing local talent. Vendors also sell beautiful cloths and sewing merchandise. Location: Crystal Coast Civic Center, 3505 Arendell Street, Morehead City. Call 252-247-3883 for more information.

Third Thursday Concerts in Beaufort: Starts May 19
Beaufort’s “Third Thursday” concerts are sponsored by the Beaufort Business Association featuring local and regional musicians, beginning May 19 with musician Jackie Gore. All concerts are on the Beaufort waterfront “under the clock” from 6 to 8 pm.

Carteret County Arts & Crafts Coalition Spring Show: May 28 – 29
Visit Beaufort Historic Site (100 block of Turner Street) to see local coastal artisans show and sell their artwork, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. For additional information email ccacc2010@yahoo.com or call Carol at 252-723-0540.

 

 

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CNBC.COM – Second Home Market Rebound

March 25th, 2011

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Mar 17, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — After several years of negative trends in the real estate industry, a recent market study shows signs of increasing consumer confidence. The third annual Cotton Report polled more than 800 participants on housing preferences, motivating factors, pricing levels and timelines for purchase. The survey included participants from 39 states, as well as Canada, Europe and Latin America. Read more here…

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New White Paper: The Facts You Need to Know

March 24th, 2011

When you’re searching for a new home in today’s market, it is imperative to understand the financial and operational side of your prospective purchase. There are a number of important questions prospective buyers are asking us about Grande Villas, and if you’re not asking these questions yourself, we believe you should know about them.

Myles Newell, President of Waypoint Real Estate Consulting, has prepared an informative white paper entitled Grande Villas: The Facts You Need to Know. It details a number of critical topics including developer strength, financial stability, maintenance requirements, sales & marketing programs, and position in the local marketplace. Download this free document to read a compelling, logical and factual argument as to why Grande Villas is beyond compare on the Crystal Coast.

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President’s Day Weekend brings 2 More Sales to Grande Villas

February 23rd, 2011

It was a great President’s Day Weekend at Grande Villas. The weather brought clear, sunny skies and warm temperatures. It also was a very busy weekend for the sales team at Grande Villas. Two more condominiums were purchased at our oceanfront property. Each of these new owners were able to take advantage of the incredible pricing and incentives currently being offered by Grande Villas. 2011 has started off very strong with our pace of sales and we expect this trend to get even stronger as we approach the spring and summer beach season. For updates on pricing and availability please call us at 877-845-4438 or email us at sales@gvcondos.com.

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Making a Grande New Start in 2011

February 11th, 2011

Indian Beach, NC CondosAll of us at Grande Villas hope the new year is going well for our owners and friends everywhere. We’re pleased to report that we are off to a fantastic start for 2011, with our first sale of the year already in the books and more contracts presently in the works.

As the days grow longer and we begin to look forward to the warm spring weather just around the corner, now is a great time for planning a visit to see Grande Villas in person. Our Extraordinary Escape package includes three days and two nights of luxury, oceanfront accommodations with exclusive access to our exquisite amenities for only $175! Enjoy a two-bedroom villa, the Osprey Club Lounge, poolside grill, fitness center, kids club and much more in a deluxe package valued at $1,000. Exclusive tour of Grande Villas is required.

If you’re already an owner, be sure to let your friends and family know about this awesome opportunity to experience our unique coastal lifestyle and first-rate ownership opportunities. For more details, visit the Extraordinary Escape Information Kit page or call 877.845.4438.

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Grande Villas Spotlighted in National Ad Campaign

February 11th, 2011

Look for Grande Villas in February's Food & Wine magazineGrande Villas is proud to announce that our community has garnered national attention in a new ad campaign promoting VisitNC.com, the official travel and tourism web site for the State of North Carolina. The advertorial feature entitled “Get Cozy with North Carolina’s Secret Fireplaces” features a number of inviting destinations across the state for gathering around a crackling fire.

The cozy stone fire pit at Grande Villas is included as the only coastal North Carolina locale on the list: “It’s warm enough to sit outside year-round, and watch the light change at sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. Or, build up flames when it’s dark, and treat the kids to roasted marshmallows, s’mores and bedtime stories at this family-friendly beach haven.”

The advertorial appears in the February 2011 issue of Food & Wine magazine.

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Lazy Days of Summer Labor Day Weekend Event

October 4th, 2010

You’ve worked hard all year and give it your best everyday thus there is one weekend where you deserve to kick back, relax and enjoy the lazy days of summer —Labor Day Weekend! 

The ocean breeze was refreshingly cool, the smell of sea salt such a delight and the opportunity to make new friends all made for a memorable end of summer celebration at Grande Villas on Indian Beach. During Labor Day weekend owners and guests danced and sang to the live entertainment of 4Everall as well as Gary the One Man Band.  Delicious food and beverage abound from mint mojitos and bountiful gourmet butler passed tapas on Friday evening to a fantastic lunchtime BBQ served at The Galley poolside grill on Saturday. Families enjoyed the resort style pool and trying their luck at a game of corn hole while a few of the kids were truly stoked as they learned how to surf with instruction by Leo of Eastern Sessions.  As dusk rolled in Saturday evening, Grande Villas hosted a traditional Low Country Boil including an amazing sunset as a natural backdrop. The coastal themed soiree was made complete with what some say was “the most spectacular local fireworks display on the island.”

See Lazy Days of Summer Here!

 Come home to the beach. Come home to an exclusive yet relaxed way of life. Come home to Grande Villas. For information please contact us at 877.845.4438 or visit us at www.gvcondos.com.

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CNBC Reports Housing Starts at 4-Month High in Sign of Optimism

September 23rd, 2010

CNBC reports that groundbreaking for new U.S. homes jumped in August to a four-month high, a tentative sign of stability in the housing market after steep declines brought by the end of a homebuyer tax credit. 

Analysts said the data on Tuesday, which came as Federal Reserve policymakers met to assess the economy, further allayed fears that the recovery from the worst recession since the Great Depression was at risk.

It also strengthened the argument against the U.S. central bank announcing any new monetary policy easing steps at the end of Tuesday’s meeting.

“It suggests we have hit bottom (in housing),” said David Wyss, chief economist at Standard & Poor’s in New York.

“The economic numbers in the last last six weeks have been a little bit more encouraging and unless (Fed policymakers) feel there is a significant major risk of a double-dip, I think they will try to keep their powder dry.”

Housing starts rose 10.5 percent, the largest increase since November, to an annual rate of 598,000 units, the Commerce Department said. Financial markets had looked for a rise to just a 550,000-unit rate.

Construction was bolstered by a big jump in activity in the volatile multi-family segment, which increased by nearly a third to an annual rate of 160,000 units in August.

Single-family starts increased 4.3 percent to a 438,000-unit pace, the highest since June.

Financial markets were little moved by the data as investors waited to hear from the Fed, which was expected to release a statement at around 2:15 p.m.

Stocks on Wall Street slid slightly, while prices for U.S. government debt rose as traders bet the Fed would at least hint more easing could be on the way. The U.S. dollar fell against the euro.

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