I moved to Wilmington in 2001 with my wife and three children from Boston, Massachusetts. Over the last several years we have loved living here and feel there is a place here for everyone. The people are friendly, the weather is excellent! and above all, life is slower and much more enjoyable. This point of land (Cape Fear), which is in the southeast corner of North Carolina, is the furthest north you can go and still be in a tropical planting zone. So, yes we have palm trees and numerous other tropical plants which stay green year round.

My Background:

I work primarily as a buyer's agent for residential and commercial property throughout Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach. During the last 3 years I have represented buyers and sellers in nearly 10 million dollar's worth of real estate transactions.

I graduated in 1980 from the University of Connecticut with a degree in urban economics and a minor in business. During most of the 80's I worked in the real estate business in and around Hartford, Connecticut. I first worked as an agent selling both commercial and residential properties. I then worked for 5 years in a small investment and development company. As Director of Acquisitions, I was responsible for the purchase and sale of over 30 million dollar's worth of investment property. By the end of 1989 the portfolio contained over 500,000 square feet of office/retail space as well as over 1,000 apartments.

In 1989 I moved to Boston and opened an art gallery called Chase Gallery, of which I am still a part owner. Throughout my life art has played an important roll, so I seized the opportunity to do something I loved. In 2001 my wife and I moved to Wilmington in search of a more relaxed lifestyle and a better environment for our 3 children.

We immediately fell in love with Wilmington, and my family and I have never looked back... the recreational opportunities are fabulous and the social and cultural life is vibrant and exciting. I have learned to surf, and spend free time playing tennis or golfing at one of the great courses we have here in the City. I am captivated by the ocean, and when I am not out sailing I can be found on Wrightsville Beach or Masonboro Island with my family. My three children have all learned to surf, fish, water ski, snorkel and each have found the sports offered by local clubs and schools to be outstanding.

In the years I have spent here, I have been fortunate to have some time to get to know the community and the various housing and investment opportunities that exist. I am fascinated by the variety of housing available, from beach shacks to 100 year-old mansions and everything in-between. Wilmington's rich history as a port city has grown over time to offer a broad variety of neighborhoods, each with unique characteristics, personalities and amenities.

My experience and knowledge base, as well as years of dealing with all types of personalities, is a true asset to both buyers and sellers of real estate.

Purpose of this web site:

I am a real estate agent with RE/MAX Coastal Properties in Wilmington, NC. I developed this web site as an aid for people coming to the area and to provide helpful information to visitors and locals alike. The information I include here is what I feel is the most helpful and relevant information about this area. I welcome all comments or questions, you can e-mail me at: jeffchase@remax.com