Realtors gather for celebration, hoping for promising summer

Despite a slumping economy, local realtors found a reason to celebrate Thursday night. With Flag Day coming up Sunday, the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors decked out in red, white and blue for a bash aboard the Battleship North Carolina.

There was barbecue and lots of talk about the business as we move into the summer home-selling season.

Tax incentives, combined with low interest rates and lower prices, have realtors hoping for a lively summer here across the Cape Fear region.