Chocolate Spa Treatment?

The Carolina Chocolate Festival is offering something new this year. How does a 'Chocolate Mini-Facial' sound? Nice, creamy, smoth, delicious, warm chocolate all over your face! YUM! This could be a winner! Messy but sweet!

Our 'Toons' Tell Everyone About Us & What We Do

Our life is very rewarding in many, many ways! We work hard, we play hard and we love what we do! Our 'Toons' say it all! Listing and Selling Real Estate at the Crystal Coast of North Carolina...GREAT! Enjoying our location and all the things it has to offer like the ocean, the marine life, the fishing opportunities, lounging on the beach, clamming, friendly neighbors and associates every day while we do it....FANTASTIC! Reaping all the benefits life has to offer......PRICELESS! "Ain't a bad life!" Is it?

Challenger Memorial - Michael J. Smith, Native of Beaufort, NC

In honor of the entire crew of the Challenger a limited edition print will be released on Saturday January 28, 2006 at the 20th Anniversary Memorial Services being held at the Kennedy Space Center. Michael J. Smith was a pilot on the Challenger and native of Beaufort, NC. There is a beautiful monument which resides indefinitely on the Beaufort water front in his honor and the crew of the Challenger for all visitors of the area to be reminded of the sacrafices of these brave individuals. An entire corner of one of the sections of Applebee's Restaurant in Morehead City also pays tribute to this local hero with personal pictures and items which belonged to the family. Our local newspaper, The Carteret News Times ran the following article in Friday's paper: http://www.carteretnewstimes.com/index.htm .

Triple S Pier Auction

An auction was held on Saturday, January 28, 2006 to sell 'everything' associated with the Triple S Pier and Restaurant. It will be sad to see the pier go. It's like the end of an era for those of us who grew up around it. For more details about Triple S Pier go to http://www.triplesresort.com/ . However, new construction is going up all over Bogue Island from Atlantic Beach to Emerald Isle on this 35 plus mile long island on the gorgeous Crystal Coast of the Atlantic Ocean. More condos perhaps? We'll just have to wait and see.

Simple Facts About Rising Costs of Real Estate in Carteret County, NC

SIMPLE FACTS TELL THE TRUTH. One Example: FACT: Year 1997, Dunescape Condominium, 3rd floor, ocean view, 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath, SOLD: $205,000; FACT: Year 2005, Dunescape Condominium, 3rd floor, ocean view, 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath, SOLD: $490,000. (Information obtained from the Carteret County MLS) Everyone wants a 'deal' on buying real estate near the Atlantic Ocean and on the numerous waterways surrounding us. The "DEALS" are right here, right now. If you are looking for that "DEAL" on water front property and you are a SERIOUS buyer, call Gena or Harold, "YOUR COASTAL SALES TEAM", Toll-free at 877-240-0259 or email us at gena@genagilbertrealestate.com TODAY!

The Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, NC

Every day at the Beach is a 'good' day! I wish everyone could be as lucky as me and wake up each day with the ability to smell fresh ocean air and know you are only minutes away from a walk on the beach. Even a rainy day is a 'good' day at the beach. It forces you to relax, read a good book or catch up on talking to friends and family. A rainy day is also the perfect opportunity to spend a day at the NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores which is scheduled to re-open in May 2006 after extensive renovations. This is an event locals and devoted supporters of the Aquarium are looking forward to with exciting anticipation. You can check out the current progress of the Grand Re-Opening of the Aquarium at North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores . Join in the fun of a DAY AT THE BEACH! It is wonderful therapy for anything that ails you!

Carolina Chocolate Festival Feb 4-5

The Carolina Chocolate Festival is scheduled to kickoff on February 3rd in Morehead City, NC. with the Boys & Girls Club Gala Dinner at Shepard's Point. (Limited seating). More chocolate that one can imagine! All attendees get to spend two days, February 4-5, sampling recipes from top chefs creating their best chocolate deserts and dishes. For details about this 'delicious' event go to: www.GenaGilbertRealEstate.com , or http://www.carolinachocolatefestival.com/ . Be sure to save your sweet tooth for this annual event! Watch out Willy Wonka! You've got competition brewing!

Resort Waterfront Properties

There are few areas of the East Coast that are resort properties that are not completely developed and/or over-developed designed with 'family' in mind. Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Pine Knoll Shores, Salter Path and Indian Beach are located in one of the most beautiful areas of the Crystal Coast of North Carolina yet to be fully developed. Resort waterfront properties are still affordable and offer a simple, quiet way of life. The average sales price in Carteret County is rapidly growing and is a prime area for Investment Buyers. We will be happy to provide you with statistical information to support this upon request. Visit our websites today at www.GenaGilbertRealEstate.com; www.BeachFrontLuxuryHome.com; www.ICWLuxuryHome.com; www.BeachViewLuxuryHome.com; www.MarinaFrontLot.com and www.NCCoastalProperties.com . See for yourself what we mean! We welcome you to call us Toll-free at 877-240-0259, ask for Gena or Harold Gilbert, "Your Coastal Sales Team" or email us for futher information at gena@genagilbertrealestate.com.