Wilmingon, NC Area Local Happenings – March 2025

The North Carolina Azalea Festival 2025

Break out your colorful dresses, searsucker suits, and Kentucky Derby style hats – the Azalea Festival is coming April 2-6, 2025! From concerts to parades, a garden party at Airlie Gardens and a gala at the Cape Fear Country Club, this annual event is a big one in our area! Tickets are hard to come by for the popular events – message me if you want some secret tips. Here’s a link to the full information: https://ncazaleafestival.org/

15 Must Do Things at the NC Azalea Festival:

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Nationwide Shortage of Housing Inventory

A new study showing a housing inventory shortage of 3.8 million homes recently came out on Realtor.com. How long will it take to make up the shortage? Read more here: https://www.realestatenews.com/2025/03/12/when-will-we-have-enough-houses-it-could-take-decades

New Hanover County Property Tax Revaluations

New Hanover County revalues real estate for tax purposes every four years and the latest revaluation occurred January 1, 2025. With unprecedented increases in market value over the past four years, the increases in tax values are shocking to some homeowners. Watch my video on this subject here: https://youtu.be/vshqU8-ckx0

Our Area’s Beautiful Beaches

The Wilmington area’s beaches remain favorites according to Southern Living. Read more here: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/wilmington-area-locations-among-southern-090344543.html

Beach Renourishment Troubles

Some area beach renourishment projects have been put on hold because of unexpectedly high costs. Read more here: https://www.wect.com/2025/03/15/southeastern-north-carolina-beaches-impacted-by-high-costs-beach-renourishment-projects-amid-funding-concerns/