JFB May 2023 Newsletter Volume 1
Brunswick County Now One of the Fastest Growing Counties in the Nation
Since the pandemic, the growth throughout the Cape Fear region has been off the charts, but one area is getting national attention for how quickly it is increasing in population. On average, in this decade, 8,000 new residents are moving into Brunswick County each year. That makes Brunswick County the 7th fastest growing county in America. Read more.
One of the Most Affordable Beach Towns in America is in North Carolina
You can still dream of living by the beach on a budget. One national website just put out a list of the most affordable beach towns in America, with one of the top ten locations here in southeastern North Carolina. Read more.
Wilmington-based REALTOR elected to Board of Directors for National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents
JFB’s Broker-in-Charge Scott Saxton has been named as one of the eight Board of Directors for the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (NAEBA). Saxton was appointed to this prestigious post in April. “It is an honor to serve with my colleagues from across the country and help educate consumers about the benefits of working with an Exclusive Buyer Agent,” Scott Saxton said. “The NAEBA board has been a huge resource for our agency as we strive for ways to improve our service to the Cape Fear region.” Read more
Sneads Ferry estate gets National Attention when featured by NY Post
It may be remote and secluded in the middle of the ocean, but now an Onslow County home is getting a ton of attention! Pictures of the property went viral after it was featured by the NY Post. The 4,500 square foot estate hit the market last month. Find out more about this amazing property, and the newspaper article that has people talking.
Check out the latest JFB Growth and Development Tracker
Work is underway for a mixed use development in Wilmington’s northeast side, final touches are being put on a new townhome community that overlooks the Cape Fear River, plus Pender County needs new schools and one hospital plans a massive expansion project in Brunswick County. We have the details in the May JFB Growth and Development Tracker.
Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
You’ve heard it said before that on St. Patrick’s Day everyone is Irish! Of course something similar can be said for the 5th of May. Regardless of where you were born, on Cinco de Mayo, all of us are Mexican. With the big day right around the corner we asked our social media followers for their local recommendations on where to find Cinco de Mayo fun and great food! Here are their answers
