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Summer Music Series Kicks Off at Bluewater Waterfront Grill

Summer Music Series Kicks Off at Bluewater Waterfront Grill

WILMINGTON, NC - The summer season kicks into high gear as Bluewater Waterfront Grill begins another year of its popular outdoor live music series.

Sunday, April 26 Bluewater will commence its Summer Music Series with a huge party on its newly renovated waterfront patio bar. ‘Harborbash' will feature The Cosmic Groove Lizards from 12noon - 4pm and The Four Knights from 5pm - 9pm. Guests will enjoy a special Low Country Seafood Boil, discover new menu items and old favorites. The event is open to the public and will take place rain or shine.

The following Sunday, and every Sunday afternoon there after, Bluewater will continue to host local live music. Come by land or by sea for 20 weeks of free high-energy entertainment while you and your friends enjoy Bluewater's fabulous food and icy beverages. Kick up your heels as you watch the boats cruise through the Intracoastal Waterway and make plans to end your weekends on a high note.

Sundays rain or shine, beginning at 4pm:

May 3 Big Fish

May 10 The Schoolboys

May 17 Overtime

May 24 Big Dog and Catfish Willy

May 31 Mark Roberts & Breeze

June 7 Big Dog and Catfish Willy

June 14 Overtime

June 21 Mark Roberts & Breeze

June 28 Big Fish

July 5 The Schoolboys

July 12 Overtime

July 19 Big Fish

July 26 Mark Roberts & Breeze

August 2 Overtime

August 9 Big Fish

August 16 Mark Roberts & Breeze

August 23 Big Dog and Catfish Willy

August 30 Overtime

Sept 6 Big Fish

Bluewater Waterfront Grill, Wrightsville Beach, NC

Big changes are happening at Bluewater Waterfront Grill on Wrightsville Beach, NC. Lou Moshakos, who purchased Bluewater Grill almost a year ago, is making a statement. He's devoted to making Bluewater Waterfront Grill one of the hottest, must experience, destinations in Southeastern Coastal North Carolina.

Lou has made renovations to the Main Floor Dinning level by expanding the bar area to include six high-top tables which easily accommodate four patrons each. The high-tops allow great views of boats passing by on the Intracoastal Waterway. This sitting area is smoke-free but smokers don't be discouraged. Bluewater allows smoking in the upstairs Captains Lounge and in all of the downstairs outside bar and dinning areas by the water.

Lou has also just completed renovations to the downstairs outside bar and dinning areas by giving it a complete facelift. If it has been a while since you last visited Bluewater then you are in for a pleasant surprise. Lou has taken the canopy and raised it a whole story allowing for a much more comfortable "open-air" scene. The bar is massive compared to what it used to be and it is all "teaked" out. Good-bye are the days of rubbermaid chairs and pvc legged tables. Lou has also invested in beautiful teak tables, chairs and bar stools that are all top notch. Get ready for Sunday evenings because the bands will be playing from 4pm-8pm.

Not only is Lou committed to giving Bluewater Waterfront Grill a physical facelift but he is also making strides to improve service.

It doesn't matter how great a restaurant looks or how great the views are, if the service leaves patrons disappointed then they are much more likely not to become regulars. --Lou(paraphrased)

Lou has released a new menu which will have the food out of the kitchen and to the patrons much quicker. Lou has also improved the bars so the drinks will be made and delivered faster. Lou knows bars. If you have never been to a Carolina Ale House then locate one and go. You'll know when you go!

More to come...

Paul Hockaday

www.myNCbroker.com

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Home Buyer Seminar, March 11, 2009 5:30pm Wrightsville Beach/Bluewater Grill

Home Buyers Seminar

Come join us tomorrow evening from 5:30 pm til at Bluewater Grill just over the drawbridge on Wrightsville Beach where we will be holding a Home Buyer Seminar on the top floor. Prime Lending and EXIT Coastal Connection Realty will be sponsoring this event to help inform Buyers what is going on in this market with loan programs, interest rates, tax credits, affordable housing, foreclosures, etc.

If you are on the fence, not sure if you should hold out for lower interest rates, lower home prices or if it is the time to buy, come to this seminar. We will provide food, non alcoholic beverages and advice on the current market.

This is an excellent opportunity to speak to loan officers and real estate brokers with no obligations. We hope to be able to answer any and all questions as well as possibly generate professional relationships.

Come on out and join us for a beautiful evening.

Paul www.myNCbroker.com

First Time Home Buyers Credit & Home Buyers Seminar March 11, 2009 at Bluewater Waterfront Grill on Wrightsville Beach, NC

FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER TAX CREDIT

As Modified in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Major Modifications Italicized

February 2009

FEATURE

CREDIT AS CREATED JULY 2008

APPLIES TO ALL QUALIFIED PURCHASES ON OR AFTER APRIL 9, 2008

REVISED CREDIT -

EFFECTIVE FOR PURCHASES ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2009 AND BEFORE DECEMBER 1, 2009

Amount of Credit

Lesser of 10 percent of cost of home or $7500

Maximum credit amount increased to $8000

Eligible Property

Any single family residence (including condos, co-ops, townhouses) that will be used as a principal residence.

No change

All principal residences eligible.

Refundable

Yes. Reduces (or can eliminate) income tax liability for the year of purchase. Any unused amount of tax credit refunded to purchaser.

No change

Purchasers will continue to receive refund for unused amount when tax return is filed.

Income Limit

Yes. Full amount of credit available for individuals with adjusted gross income of no more than $75,000 ($150,000 on a joint return). Phases out above those caps ($95,000 and $170,000).

No change

Same income limits continue to apply.

First-time Homebuyer Only

Yes. Purchaser (and purchaser's spouse) may not have owned a principal residence in 3 years previous to purchase.

No change

Still available for first-time purchasers only. Three-year rule continues to apply.

Revenue Bond Financing

No credit allowed if home financed with state/local bond funding.

Purchasers who utilize revenue bond financing can use credit.

Repayment

Yes. Portion (6.67% of credit or $500) to be repaid each year for 15 years, starting with 2010 tax filing.

No repayment for purchases on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009

Recapture

If home sold before 15-year repayment period ends, then outstanding balance of repayment amount recaptured on sale.

If home is sold within three years of purchase, entire amount of credit is recaptured on sale. Applies only to homes purchased in 2009.

Termination

July 1, 2009

(But note program changes for 2009)

December 1, 2009

Effective Date

Purchases on or after April 9, 2008 and before January 1, 2009. Repayment to begin for 2010 tax year.

All revisions are effective as of January 1, 2009

Mark your Calendars for March 11, 2009. EXIT Coastal Connection Realty will be hosting along with Prime Lending a Buyers Seminar at the Bluewater Waterfront Grill at Wrightsville Beach, NC.

Arrive at 5:30 pm for early registration and appetizers. Presentation will begin at 6:00 pm.

RSVP to paul@exitcoast.com

Paul

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Harbor Masters, Carolina Beach

Does this look like a place that you want to spend your days eating oysters and drinking Coronas? If you answered yes then come on down to Harbor Masters Restuarant & Lounge at 315 Canal Dr, Carolina Beach, NC. They are open 7 days a week, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with Weekend Brunch lasting til 2 pm. Looking for beer specials? How about $2.00 Domestics every day of the week? That's right, $2. If that's not good enough for you then check out these daily specials:

Monday: $.50 Wings & $1.50 Drafts

Tuesday: $1 Tacos, $10 Margarita Pitchers & $2.50 Well Drinks

Wednesday: $9.95 Spaghetti/Meaballs & 1/2 Price Wine

Thursday: 1/2 Price Sushi Night & Sake Specials

Friday: $19.95 Prime Rib Dinner for 2

Saturday: $11.99 One Pound Steamed Snow Crab Legs

Sunday: $11.99 Chefs Special Pork Chop Night

Oh yeah, did I mention that Oysters are FREE from 3-6pm Sundays and Wings are $.50 from 5-6pm everyday?

If you haven't already been to Harbor Masters then I suggest that you check it out. Good food, good fun and good people. Enjoy!

Be sure to tell Jeremy that Hockaday sent you.

Paul Hockaday

www.myNCbroker.com