http://irenakohler.com/blog/categoryname_new-home-community/sort_entrydatetime-desc/              Forest Hills of Hampstead recently hosted a Grand Opening celebration to officially kick off sales of Estate Homesites in this new home community located off Hoover Road in Hampstead, NC. The community is a unique “estate and equestrian community” featuring Estate Homesites ranging from 1.28 to nearly 8.5 acres – plenty of room for a home, a pasture and a barn.                “Although Forest Hills of Hampstead is the perfect setting for horse lovers, you certainly don’t have to be a horse owner to purchase here,” said Brad Blake, a REALTOR® with Rokoski, Blake & Associates team of Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage, exclusive sales agent for Forest Hills of Hampstead. “The neighborhood has drawn a great deal of interest from people who want the privacy of a large estate without the inconvenience of living far out in the country. Forest Hills of Hampstead is just 20 minutes from Wilmington and within easy reach of both Topsail and Wrightsville Beaches.”               According to Blake, of the community’s 20 Estate Homesites, several are already closed and others are under contract. In addition to the community’s large Estate Homesites, Forest Hills of Hampstead offers three nature Preserves and one of the most beautiful tree-canopied entranceways in the Southeast. A walking path connects residents directly to South Topsail Elementary School, located adjacent to the community.               Rokoski, Blake & Associates can assist buyers in selecting a custom home builder or buyers can select the builder of their choice. Estate Homesite prices range from $85,000 to $175,000.               Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage is the largest and best-selling real estate company in New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender and Onslow counties, with more than $1.1 billion in closed sales volume and 5,395 closed sales transactions in 2014. Sea Coast Advantage was founded in Wilmington, NC in 1988 and joined Coldwell Banker in 1993.  Sea Coast Advantage is staffed by more than 400 real estate agents in 11 offices in Wilmington, Leland, Jacksonville, Carolina Beach, Topsail Island, Hampstead, Southport, Sneads Ferry, South Brunswick, Oak Island and Holden Beach.                Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage also has an ownership interest in 18 Coldwell Banker Advantage offices in Raleigh, Fayetteville and Southern Pines with an additional 375 agents serving those markets. With the addition of these offices, closed sales volume for Sea Coast Advantage in 2014 totaled $2.1 billion with more than 11,000 closed sales transactions.                In 2014, Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage was the #1 Coldwell Banker company in NC and #3 Coldwell Banker company in the nation. For additional information, go to www.seacoastrealty.com.  ### http://irenakohler.com/blog/1778/forest-hills-of-hampstead-launches-sales-for-unique-estate-and-equestrian-community-in-hampstead/ Wed, 18 Nov 2015 12:00:00 -0500 River Bluffs, a new gated waterfront community along the Cape Fear River in Castle Hayne, is preparing for its inaugural property release scheduled to happen in March 2014. Located off Chair Road, the 313 acres being developed for the new community are full of beautiful hardwoods and amazing wildlife. 100 acres will be reserved for green space and nature preserves. Plus, with 3,000 feet of navigable river frontage, every resident will have direct access and plenty of gorgeous river views! In total, the community will have 750 single-family home sites with 221 available during phase 1. Homes will have southern architectural details (see example home rendering) and will be priced between $300,000 and $500,000 (lot included), and higher. Lots will range between 1/4 and 1/3 an acre, and will be landscaped with native plants. Most importantly, River Bluffs is a low-impact development utilizing techniques that prevent soil contamination, poor water drainage, and excessive destruction of the surrounding ecosystem.Recently, River Bluffs was approved for a 143 boat slip marina, of which 15 slips and a t-dock will be available during phase 1. The initial phase will also include a river club, riverside park, pool, general store, post office, boat ramp, and kayak launch. Later phases will include more parks, nature trails, a fitness center, and an organic farm that residents will be able to use.For more information about River Bluffs, ask your Sea Coast real estate agent. Don’t have an agent? Contact River Bluff’s onsite agent, Meredith Jackson.  Meghan Riley http://irenakohler.com/blog/1356/new-waterfront-community!-river-bluffs-–-castle-hayne-nc/ Tue, 14 Jan 2014 12:00:00 -0500