Boiling Spring Lakes or BSL as nicknamed by local people, offers a 150 acre lake with more than 10 miles of shoreline. As one would think, its name is derived from a natural boiling water spring that pumps about 40 million gallons of hot water on a daily basis. Boiling Spring Lake real estate features many wooded homes with astonishing waterfront views. It is a part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Area and Brunswick County. If you are looking for waterfront properties you can also consider New River real estate. New River is famous for canoeing and is home to many similar tourist attractions.

Wilmington is one of the most beautiful areas in North Carolina. It has a lot of coastal properties and houses with spectacular views. There are many places near Wilmington that have great houses and with mortgage rates and home prices at historical lows it is a great time to buy. Scotts Hill real estate and Porters Neck real estate markets are good ones to look at. The great thing about these places is that not only can you have your “home” here but also a beach house. You can get more information on Wilmington and surrounding areas on the official Wilmington NC Government website.

Holly Ridge is a small town in  Onslow County North Carolina. It is a very beautiful and peaceful area with very affordable housing and real estate. If you are looking to buy a house you should definitely look into Holly Ridge real estate. It is a part of the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area. Population in July 2008 is estimated to be 908 with about 488 females and 420 males. You can also look at real estate markets of cities nearby for a good home. For example, Surf City real estate has a lot of good deals to offer and it is closer to the coast.

If you are looking for a beach house or a property on a beach in North Carolina, Wrightsville Beach is the place for you. It is a part of the New Hanover County and a part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Area. It offers a beautiful beach with lots of opportunity for fishing and surfing. There are several restaurants and marinas on the beach for you to enjoy. Wrightsville beach real estate market currently offers great bargains and deals. You can also look at Wilmington real estate if you want to be in a more urbanized area while still enjoying the beaches.

Figure Eight Island is a private island in North Carolina near the Wrightsville Beach and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercoastal Waterway. It has very few homes (approximately 450) and is very popular among rich celebrities and politicians. Figure Eight Island’s real estate market is also a great place to invest. If you are an island fan, you can also look at Bald Head Island real estate. It is a small island near the Cape Fear River. It is a very popular retirement location. It can only be accessed by a ferry and residents use electrified golf carts as cars are not allowed.

Ocean Isle beach is a small piece of land (4.4 square miles) with a population of about 500. It is a part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Area. As you would expect it is a very quiet town and a great place to relax. It has many beach houses and second homes and is a tourist attraction because of its beauty and access to many beaches. Check out Ocean Isle beach real estate listings if you are looking for a vacation home. Holden Beach real estate also has to offer a lot of good beach houses and properties. Holden beach is 3.4 square miles with a population of about 800.

Wilmington is a very beautiful city in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was named in the honor of Spencer Compton, the Earl of Wilmington. It is also the home town of basketball start Michael Jordan and hot spot for film and television production. Some of the known films shot here include – A Walk to Remember, Blue Velvet. Wilmington is a popular tourist destination has it is located between the river and the ocean and has the Wrightsville Beach close by. This gives many Wilmington homes a very scenic view. With prices at historic lows, this is a very good time to invest in Wilmington Real Estate.

Conveniently located off Interstate 40 in southeastern North Carolina, Pender County is home to many beautiful beaches.  Straddling Pender and Onslow County is Surf City on Topsail Island.  Surf City real estate features very affordable homes and condos to enjoy a quiet family-oriented island getaway.  Also located in Pender County is the community of Scotts Hill near Wilmington, NC.  Popular to the area is Scotts Hill Marina, featuring a public boat ramp, boat slip rentals, fishing charters, convenience store and repair shop.  Scotts Hill NC real estate has a variety of gorgeous homes for sale to fit any sized budget

Need to find the perfect beach for your family?  Look no further than Holden Beach, voted one of America’s top 10 family beaches.  With only 9 miles of shoreline, Holden Beach real estate holds exceptional property.  This Brunswick County Island is one of five, and local to the popular beaches of Wilmington, NC and Myrtle Beach, SC.  Brunswick County offers more than 30 courses to its golfers, becoming one of North Carolina’s premier golf destinations on the east coast.  Only 10 minutes from Holden Beach lays Shallotte, the “commercial hub” of Brunswick County.  Although a small town, Shallotte has all the amenities of a big city, which is no doubt why Shallote NC real estate is all the rage as well.

The growing community of Boiling Spring Lakes features less than 3,000 residents in a town centered around a beautiful 2 1/2 mile long lake.  The town offers a quiet community to residents who can enjoy boating, fishing, picnics and a round of golf.  Boiling Spring Lakes real estate has a variety of affordable golf and lakefront properties available, conveniently located near Southport and Wilmington homes, beaches and schools.  Just take a visit to the area and soon you’ll find yourself relocating to Boiling Spring Lakes.