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Need some input. The family is thinking of relocating to leland in Brunswick county we have friends in brunswick forest and they love it there nothing but good things to say. It will be myself wife and 3 kids ages 21,17, and 16. I'm not looking for work so that's not a issue. I'm leaning more towards a community with amenities. We will be looking into compass pointe and brunswick forest along with other areas. What can we expect from the weather in summer is it humid a lot. What about mosquitos is it bad. Should we be concerned with the nuclear plant near by.
Not a bad place to move to. Would check to make sure you are OK with the high school in that area....there are a couple private high schools in New Hanover County, but you will be crossing the bridge, so make sure you get used to that.
I once had a parent that lived in Leland tell me out on the soccer field that they wished their kid could go to my kids school...they seemed to miss the fact that Leland is in another County entirely so it is impossible to put your kid in New Hanover County schools.
I think some folks that move into the Wilmington area miss the boat (literally) about living in Wilmington and get too caught up in new construction. The goal is to get waterfront or water access for the smallest price possible. There are still foreclosures on the water that can be had and the locals that have the ability have been buying them up. There is a huge difference in value between waterfront and non waterfront.
As well, not to bust on Brunswick Forest or others but...in a few years the River Lights community will be started, which is basically a huge new development south of the Shipyard on the River (its already in the city limits). It will offer new construction opportunities with some mixed use and a lot of waterfront access. It will be in New Hanover County, so it will be more valuable.
So look at the schools and don't complain about the bridge....as long as you are OK with those two things, you should be fine.
What about mosquitos is it bad. Should we be concerned with the nuclear plant near by.
The mosquitoes are bad unless the community sprays. I am told that Magnolia Greens sprays, but you should specifically ask what Compass Pointe or Brunswick Forest does. In addition, many homeowners have screened porches to use during the summer.
The nuclear plant has not caused problems, but nobody can predict if it would. It depends on your tolerance.
If you kids are thinking of college, I would also check what Brunswick Community College and UNCW have to offer. Like the previous poster have said, I think your kids would find much more to do in Wilmington than in Leland.
The mosquitoes are bad unless the community sprays. I am told that Magnolia Greens sprays, but you should specifically ask what Compass Pointe or Brunswick Forest does. In addition, many homeowners have screened porches to use during the summer.
The nuclear plant has not caused problems, but nobody can predict if it would. It depends on your tolerance.
If you kids are thinking of college, I would also check what Brunswick Community College and UNCW have to offer. Like the previous poster have said, I think your kids would find much more to do in Wilmington than in Leland.
Can you please tell me where the Nuclear plant is located in relationship to Brunswick Forest? Thanks
Most of the Southern parts of Brunswick Co and New Hanover County are in the fallout zone of the Brunswick Nuclear plant...although that plant doesn't really seem to be a problem. Most people don't even know it is there. It is a clean industry as long as they keep it maintained.
As a side note, Progress Energy is essentially rebuilding its Plant north of Wilmington off 421 to bring it up to today's emission standards...there is not much population directly adjacent to the plant, but it should reduce the overall emissions in the Wilmington area once it is completed. I believe it was a $300 million plant upgrade.
My parents purchased a retirement home in brunswick forest and they love it. I have visited there several times and all I can say is that it is a very relaxing place. I cant get over how friendly the people are down there. There is shopping very close and a coffee place just a walk away.
The only thing that I have heard is that the area can be prone to flooding, but so far my folks said that they have not had any issues.
I spent a year looking for a home in the Leland/Wilmington area. I went to 60 showing - mostly new construction. Some really awesome homes throughout the area, so, for me, it all came down to neighborhood. I kept going back to Brunswick Forest, and I just moved (from NYC) into a new construction home there two months ago. I'm really happy with my decision. If you'd like more specifics, feel free to write me directly.
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