Meet Patrick Crean, Brunswick Forest Lifestyle Consultant

Tuesday, December 13, 2011



Hello! My name is Patrick Crean, Lifestyle Consultant for Brunswick Forest. 

I spent the first twenty-six years of my life on Long Island, NY, the last four of which, I worked as a police officer for the Nassau County Police Department. After meeting my wife, Naomi, I made several trips to the Wilmington, NC area and had the opportunity to play many of the fantastic golf courses and spend days on the beautiful barrier-island beaches and I quickly came to the realization that if I lived here I would no longer have to endure long, cold winters and bumper-to-bumper traffic on the Long Island Expressway! 

After my move south in 1990, I accepted a cart attendant position at a local golf facility and I thoroughly enjoyed being around the golf course environment and meeting so many wonderful people from all over the world. Fours years later, I completed my apprentice program and received Class “A” status with the PGA of America. I accepted my first Head Professional position in 1997 and I consider myself very fortunate to have been associated with some of our area’s finest golf communities during my golf career. In 2006, I acquired my NC real estate license and since then I have been helping people do the same thing that I did almost 22 years ago – move south!  

I am excited about being a part of the Brunswick Forest family and I look forward to having the opportunity to show you all of the unique benefits that make the Wilmington, NC area and Brunswick Forest the perfect place to call home!      

www.brunswickforest.com
888.371.2434


Your guide to Brunswick Forest, Kim Fanelli

Wednesday, November 09, 2011



Hello.  I’m Kim Fanelli, Lifestyle Consultant for Brunswick Forest.

I was born and raised in Maryville, TN a small town just a few miles south of Knoxville.  Growing up in the Smoky Mountains was beautiful; however I always longed for the coast.  As a child we would go to the beach for our annual family vacations and it is then that I fell in love with the ocean.  As fate would have it, in 1992, I had the opportunity to move to Wilmington, NC and live on the coast.  I continued my real estate career here and have truly enjoyed everything about this area.  The water, climate, food and entertainment just can’t be beat!  Wilmington is a charming area with civil war history, a large port, university, international airport, state-of-the-art medical care and last but not least the BEACH!!!  It has been a wonderful place to raise a family.  My husband, Jim, and I have three children; two who are currently attending the University of North Carolina-Wilmington and one who graduated from UNCW in 2008.  I have been with Brunswick Forest since its inception. It has been amazing watching the transformation from the beginning.  I have now had the pleasure of watching over 800 families choose to call Brunswick Forest “home.”

We have four mild seasons here at Brunswick Forest; so golfing, sight seeing, shopping, boating, and walking our miles of nature trails can be experienced all year long!  In addition to the great weather, we have low taxes, little traffic, and a fantastic location.  Please consider a visit to our area to experience our beautiful neighborhood first-hand.

I look forward to seeing you soon!

www.brunswickforest.com
888.371.2434


Meet David Kubes...

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Hello.  I’m David Kubes, Lifestyle Consultant for Brunswick Forest.

I am a native to the Wilmington area and grew up just minutes from Brunswick Forest.  I attended college at the University of North Carolina-Wilmington and managed several restaurants throughout the Wilmington area.  Now, I get to pursue my passion in real estate and help families find the perfect place to call “home!”  And what a great place to call “home,” from the water and warm climate to the eclectic food and nightlife…you just can’t beat it!  I have been with Brunswick Forest for several years now and life couldn’t be better!

We enjoy the best of all seasons here at Brunswick Forest and we can golf; walk the trails; and take in the outdoors all year long. 

We are very fortunate here at Brunswick Forest and we invite you to visit.

 

For more information about our Coastal Discovery Tour, call 888.371.2434 or visit www.brunswickforest.com.

See you soon!


Meet Chris Dedrick...

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Hi all!  I’m Chris Dedrick, Lifestyle Consultant for Brunswick Forest. 

I am originally from Philly, but grew up in Greensboro, North Carolina.  I attended college in Banner-Elk, NC at Lees-McRae College, which prepared me greatly for my next venture in life with the U.S. Navy.  I spent four years in the Navy traveling the world.  I spent time in Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Malaysia, Australia, the Philippines and those are just to name a few!  It was an amazing time in my life and I pursued many passions.

It was the combination of my passion for real estate, the coast and golf that eventually brought me to the Wilmington, NC area and Brunswick Forest.  Brunswick Forest is located just minutes from Wilmington, NC.  So with the beach at my toes and the downtown lifestyle at my fingertips, it is here that I get to combine all my passions by helping folks find the home and lifestyle of their dreams!  I hope you will consider visiting Brunswick Forest and the Wilmington area soon.

 

Please call us if you are interested in taking a Coastal Discovery Tour today.

 

888.371.2434
www.brunswickforest.com


Meet Braxton Fussell...

Thursday, October 06, 2011

Hello all and welcome to Brunswick Forest!  My name is Braxton Fussell and I’m a Lifestyle Consultant here at the Coastal South’s fastest growing community.

I grew up in South Eastern North Carolina (less than 40 minutes from Brunswick Forest) and had the great fortune to live in and around Wilmington for most of my life.  The attachment that I have to the Wilmington area is undeniable from the water and warm climate to the eclectic food and nightlife…you just can’t beat it!  I left the Wilmington area only for a brief time and realized quickly how soon I wished to return.  I have been back in Wilmington and with Brunswick Forest for over two years now and life couldn’t be better!

We have four distinct seasons here at Brunswick Forest…a lovely spring, bright summer, colorful fall and best of all a mild winter!  Golfing, sight seeing, boating, and walking our miles of nature trails can be experienced year round here. In addition to the great weather, we have low taxes, little traffic, and a location just minutes to everything!

 I hope to see you here soon!


Meet the Kachuras

Friday, September 02, 2011

Bill and Valerie Kachura

These two Jersey residents (of fifteen years) made their way to the North Carolina Coast because of all of the “cliché” reasons as they called them...harsh weather, high taxes and bad traffic.  “Did I mention the weather?!” Bill chimed in once more.

“We felt like when we stopped working that it was time for us to move on,” Valerie said.

And, move on they did…right to Brunswick Forest!  However, the journey to finding Brunswick Forest as they recall wasn’t quite that easy.

“We visited communities up and down the East Coast without finding that special something” Bill said.  “We began to think we were going back to Jersey,” Valerie remembers.  “But, then we found it!  Brunswick Forest was the last stop on our trip and we just knew it.  From the pools and other amenities, it had it all!  Now, we get to enjoy it all.”

Valerie is a fitness junkie and swims laps in the pristine pool at the Brunswick Forest Fitness & Wellness Center.  Bill enjoys golfing at Cape Fear National and his insider tip is to “bring extra balls.”  This couple couldn’t be happier with their decision of choosing Brunswick Forest.  “Our friends back in Jersey thought we were nuts to leave.  We think it’s marvelous,” the couple concluded!



Meet the Hubers

Friday, July 29, 2011
   
Dave and Marlene Huber                                 Their Swan Family

Dave and Marlene Huber are an active couple who love the “big happy family” feel of Brunswick Forest.  They moved over to Brunswick Forest in 2008 after living in Landfall (located in Wilmington, NC) for a little over 15 years.  The decision to move from Landfall to Brunswick Forest was simple…value!  The Hubers enjoyed an active lifestyle in Landfall, but grew weary of the fees associated with that lifestyle.  The Hubers began their search for the perfect community for active adults.  They visited The Bluffs, St. James Plantation and Magnolia Greens, but knew once they saw Brunswick Forest that it was the perfect place for them.

There is never a dull moment for these two.  Marlene says, “You can be as busy as you want to be,” which is exactly what they are!  Dave is an avid golfer and the founding member of the Men’s Golf Association at Brunswick Forest.  Marlene participates in the Fitness and Wellness Center programming everyday, attends bible study and grows her own herbs and vegetables at the Community Garden.  They both find enjoyment in the countless resident sponsored events that take place in and around Brunswick Forest.  The couple has also taken affection to the beautiful black swans that live in the pond behind their home…they come swimming and squawking whenever Mama Marlene calls!

The Hubers simply love the life they have built here at Brunswick Forest and encourage others to come sample all that their community has to offer!


Meet the Duvalls

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Bill and Beth Duvall

The Duvalls have an interesting story to tell.  Both are originally from Ohio, then moved to Clinton, NC where they raised their children and spent most of their life.  They loved the community they lived in and the friends they had there, so when they retired they were looking for those same qualities. 

They chose to build their dream retirement home in Holden Beach, NC.  Wait...stop the story...is this correct??? 

It sure is!  They retired to Holden Beach only to realize the qualities they were looking for...community and friends...were hard to be found.  They missed the socialization they had in Clinton.  So the retirement dream home search began again.

They soon found Brunswick Forest and knew they had found their true retirement dream home!  They love the amenities and the friends they have made here.  Their schedule if full of activities from day-to-day.  Bill loves to golf at Cape Fear National and Beth says, "I love the Fitness and Wellness Center.  I take all the classes...Zumba, Pilates, Boot camp!"
 
"We simply love it here!  We are convinced we live on the best street in the neighborhood," say Bill.

 

 


Sticks and Bricks and Lifestyle, oh my!

Thursday, June 23, 2011
   

Momentum grows as more and more sticks and bricks take shape in the Coastal South's fastest growing community.  After just five years since opening our doors, we have welcomed over 760 families and completed over 660 homes with 47 homes currently under construction.  We look forward to welcoming each and everyone of our new residents to the wonderful lifestyle here at Brunswick Forest.

Daily our residents participate in classes at the Fitness & Wellness Center, themed dining nights at The Forest Fine Food & Spirits, walking the miles of nature trails and of course, a round of golf at our very own championship course, Cape Fear National.

Wouldn't you like to join in all of the activity?!  Well, you can!  Just call us or go online today to set-up your personalized Coastal Discovery Tour of Brunswick Forest and the Wilmington, NC area.  We hope to see you soon!

888-371-3434
Click here to learn more about our Coastal Discovery Tour!

Swing into Summer with Cape Fear National

Monday, June 13, 2011


SWING into summer with a hole-in-one at Cape Fear National, one of North Carolina’s top 10 courses for 2011.  Cape Fear National’s unmatched aesthetically pleasing 18-hole design is a must play!  The course features A1/A4 bentgrass greens that are in great shape and ready to play, as well as a jaw-dropping landscape that winds flawlessly through forests of mature oaks, maples, and magnolias.  Golf course designer Tim Cate thrust Cape Fear National into the limelight with his picturesque design layout.  No matter what your skill level, you are sure to have a great time on this beautifully designed masterpiece, nestled perfectly in the well thought-out master-planned community of Brunswick Forest.

Practice your drive or polish your putting skills at Cape Fear National’s driving range with grass hitting stations, a practice putting green, and a chipping area.  Drop by the impressive 7,000 square foot clubhouse, specifically designed with the golfer in mind.  You will be ready to tee off after visiting the pro shop stocked with the essentials for every golfer and more! After your round, tally your score at The Forest Fine Food & Spirits.

Finally, be a part of all the exclusive events being held this month at Cape Fear National. Mark your calendars for June 18th as the US Pro-AM visits our course or join us June 22nd from 1pm-6pm for the Callaway Demo Day.  Weekly features include Ladies’ 9-Hole Golf every Tuesday at 4pm and MGA every Wednesday at 8:30am.  What ever way you swing it, you are sure to have a supreme experience here at Cape Fear National, just another great amenity here in the Coastal South’s fastest growing community!