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Why the North Carolina Fourth of July Festival in Southport is so special—blending heart, history, and a whole lot of coastal charm.

FIREWORKS, FREEDOM & FRONT PORCH FLAGS

When it comes to Independence Day, Southport, North Carolina doesn’t just celebrate it—it lives and breathes it. For over two centuries, this postcard-perfect town has honored America’s birthday in a way that’s deeply patriotic, unmistakably Southern, and entirely unforgettable.

Nestled where the Cape Fear River meets the sea, Southport becomes the heart of red, white, and blue every summer, hosting the official North Carolina Fourth of July Festival—a multi-day celebration bursting with tradition, small-town spirit, and dazzling waterfront festivities.

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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 May 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
  • Top Listing Agent: Elvira Gilbert

Oak Island Office

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

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.…

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Similar to last month, Brunswick County’s residential real estate market saw increases in new listings and homes sold in April, while prices decreased. The decrease in prices can be attributed to fewer luxury sales compared to April 2024.

“Our market continued to outpace itself in April, with the largest new listing surge in 2025 AND the largest number of new listings in one month in over a decade,” said Cynthia Walsh, CEO of the Brunswick County Association of REALTORS® (BCAR). “Now, you could worry that we might be gaining more listings that we can sell, but when you consider other factors like days on market and the absorption rate, it’s clear Brunswick County’s market is stable and competitive.”

New listings increased 18.1% compared to last…

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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 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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