Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® along with its Executive Board of Directors is pleased to announce the firm's top producing agents and teams from the month of April 2025. 

Please join us in congratulating the following for attaining the highest production in representing the interests of buyers and sellers.

Southport Offices

  • Top Selling Agent: Tim Wendt
  • Top Listing Agent: Tim Wendt

Oak Island Office

  • Top Listing Agent: Kathy MacNish
  • Top Selling Agent: Glenn Paul McVicker

Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® is a local independent company rooted in the communities of Brunswick County. Our agents bring an authenticity, depth of knowledge and array of community relationships that are second to none. Our…

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Brunswick County’s residential real estate market saw more homes sold and more new listings in March, while prices dropped slightly,  likely due to fewer high-dollar luxury sales compared to March 2024.

“March was one of the strongest months we’ve seen for units sold in the last decade, with the exception of 2021’s incomparable numbers,” said Cynthia Walsh, CEO of the Brunswick County Association of REALTORS® (BCAR). “Even with fewer luxury sales, March proved that demand for homes in Brunswick County remains strong, and we saw a notable increase in new listings to help meet that demand.”

New listings increased 6.6% compared to last March, rising from 793 to 845. The number of homes sold increased 1.7%, from 515 to 524, while total sales…

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BCAR February 2025 Market Stats


Brunswick County’s residential real estate market saw increases in total sales volume, prices, and new listings in February, along with a rise in luxury home sales compared to last year.

“February saw a surge in total sales volume, a slight increase in new listings, and significant year-over-year growth in home sales in Brunswick County,” said Cynthia Walsh, CEO of the Brunswick County Association of REALTORS® (BCAR). “These trends, along with increased inventory, indicate a strong and competitive market as we move into spring.”

New listings increased 3.8% compared to last February, rising from 703 to 730. The number of homes sold increased 19.9%, from 336 to 403, while total sales volume jumped 26.6%, from $154,198,329 to $195,220,294. The…

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Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® along with its Executive Board of Directors is pleased to announce the firm's top producing agents and teams from the month of March 2025. 

Please join us in congratulating the following for attaining the highest production in representing the interests of buyers and sellers.

Southport Offices

  • Top Selling Agent: Amy Lynn Boltz
  • Top Listing Agent: Tim Wendt

Oak Island Office

  • Top Listing Agent: Karen Wirzulis
  • Top Selling Agent: Pat Proctor

Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® is a local independent company rooted in the communities of Brunswick County. Our agents bring an authenticity, depth of knowledge and array of community relationships that are second to none. Our…

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Southport, NC – (March 17, 2025) - Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® (MRA), a leader in the Brunswick County real estate and property management industries, celebrates its 44th company anniversary today, March 17th, 2025.


What began as a small endeavor for Margaret Rudd Bishop on Saint Patrick’s Day in 1981 has grown into one of the most prominent, independent full-service real estate firms in Brunswick County, North Carolina. Over the years, the corporation flourished with S.R. “Buddy” Rudd joining as the firm’s Vice President in 1986. The rest is history.


Now in its 44th year, the firm continues its legacy as a family-owned business, now led by the second generation. In January 2024, after 43 years at the helm, Margaret Rudd Bishop…

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Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® along with its Executive Board of Directors is pleased to announce the firm's top producing agents and teams from the month of February 2025. 

Please join us in congratulating the following for attaining the highest production in representing the interests of buyers and sellers.

Southport Offices

  • Top Selling Agent: Stephen Mills
  • Top Listing Agent: Rosanne Matheson

Oak Island Office

  • Top Selling Agent: Amy Gereb
  • Top Listing Agent: Pat Proctor

Teams

  • Top Selling & Listing Team: Rudd Sold Group

Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® is a local independent company rooted in the communities of Brunswick County. Our agents bring an authenticity, depth of knowledge and…

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Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® Recognizes Top Performing Agents & Teams During Annual Sales Awards Event

CASWELL BEACH, NC – (March 10, 2025) On Thursday, March 6, 2025, the Real Estate Sales Division of Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® gathered at Duffer’s Pub & Grille at the Oak Island Golf Club to recognize its collective, team and individual accomplishments from the 2024 year.

Margaret Rudd Annual Sales Awards

Led by Karen Brake, President and Property Management Director, George Brake, Chief Financial Officer and Broker-In-Charge, and Bob Bates, Broker-In-Charge, awards were distributed as follows.

SALES VOLUME AWARDS

The following REALTORS® were presented with individual and team sales volume awards for their total achieved sales volume in…

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MRA Wins Prestigious LeadingRE Referral Award

For Immediate Release

Southport, NC – (March 3, 2025) Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® (MRA), a leader in the Brunswick County real estate and property management industries, received the Global Referral Award from Leading Real Estate Companies of the World® (LeadingRE), a global network that interconnects premier local and regional real estate firms worldwide. The award was presented during LeadingRE Conference Week, a series of specialized events that attracted top real estate professionals from more than 30 countries. 

The Global Referral Award recognizes individuals and firms who successfully assisted clients with real estate needs outside of their local market in 2023 and 2024, working in collaboration with fellow LeadingRE…

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Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® along with its Executive Board of Directors is pleased to announce the firm's top producing agents and teams from the month of January 2025. 

Please join us in congratulating the following for attaining the highest production in representing the interests of buyers and sellers.

Southport Offices

  • Top Selling Agent: Elvira Gilbert

Oak Island Office

  • Top Selling Agent: Pam Katz

Teams

  • Top Selling Team: Rudd Sold Group

Margaret Rudd & Associates, Inc., REALTORS® is a local independent company rooted in the communities of Brunswick County. Our agents bring an authenticity, depth of knowledge and array of community relationships that are second to none. Our services are…

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Celebrate GALentine’s Day in Southport & Oak Island, NC

    GALentine’s Day—a day dedicated to celebrating the amazing women in our lives—is the perfect excuse for a girls' getaway or a fun-filled day with your besties. Whether you’re looking for relaxation, adventure, or indulgence, Southport and Oak Island have plenty of ways to make the day extra special. Here are some fabulous ideas to celebrate GALentine’s Day in this charming coastal area!

1. Brunch with the Besties
Kick off the day with a delicious brunch at one of the area’s cozy cafés or waterfront restaurants. Try the decadent Crabcake Benedict or Crunchy Buttercream French Toast at Ports of Call Bistro, or enjoy an oceanfront view along with local, fresh seafood options such as the…

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