Anne Leanos - Living in Wilmington NC

09/19/2026

🌴🏠Open house today at 11!

Stop by this lovely home for an open house Saturday from 11am - 2pm! ⁠

88 Vella Lane | $539,000
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Listed by Quentin Jones | 336-740-4102
Hosted by Stephan Coetzer | 704-219-6894⁠⁠⁠

09/17/2026

🔑 UNDER CONTRACT → SOLD in just 12 DAYS!

A fast finish and a successful closing at 8287 River Road SE in Southport!

This unique commercial property offered our buyer an exciting opportunity in a growing Brunswick County corridor—with a fenced .57-acre lot, double-bay garage/workshop, and plenty of flexibility for what comes next.

And when a transaction moves from contract to closing table in only 12 days, teamwork matters. 🤝

Thrilled to celebrate a smooth transaction and successful outcome for both of our clients. Great working with you, Julie Colgan Popichak!

Congratulations to the new owner and to Julie’s seller as they both begin their next chapters!

Whether you're buying, selling, or searching for a unique residential or commercial opportunity in Southport or Brunswick County, experienced representation and strong collaboration can make all the difference—especially when the timeline moves quickly.

📍 8287 River Road SE | Southport, NC
🏢 Commercial Property
⏱️ Under Contract → Closed in 12 Days

📲 Anne Leanos, Navy Veteran | 309.868.2245
Christie’s International Real Estate

09/16/2026

09/16/2026

✨ From Coastal North Carolina to Chicago—always learning, always connecting, always bringing more back to my clients.

This week I’m in Chicago for the Christie’s International Real Estate Masters Circle & Agents Summit, connecting with exceptional real estate professionals from across the Christie’s global network.

Events like this are about so much more than a beautiful destination. They’re an opportunity to exchange ideas, learn what’s happening in markets beyond our own, strengthen relationships, and continue building a network that can benefit my clients whether they’re making a move across town, across the country, or around the world. 🌎

One of the things I value most about being part of Christie’s International Real Estate is having access to a truly global community while still providing the personal, local expertise my clients expect here in Coastal North Carolina.

A highlight was hearing from industry leaders Thad Wong, Co-CEO of Christie’s International Real Estate, and Robert Reffkin, Founder and CEO of Compass, as they shared their perspective on the future of real estate, innovation, and the opportunities ahead for our global network.🙌

Here's a few glimpses from Chicago—and plenty of ideas and inspiration coming home with me. 🤍

📲 Anne Leanos, Navy Veteran | 309.868.2245
Christie’s International Real Estate

09/14/2026

Chicago is the perfect backdrop for today’s Christie’s International Real Estate Masters Circle Conference.

It’s a great day of reconnecting with incredible colleagues from across the network, touring some truly remarkable properties, and hearing from industry thought leaders about the latest trends, insights, and ideas shaping real estate.

One of the things I value most about the Christie’s network is the opportunity to learn from some of the best in our industry while strengthening relationships that extend well beyond our individual markets.

Feeling inspired by the conversations, the amazing properties, and the fresh perspectives I’ll bring home to my clients in coastal North Carolina. IJ CoastIJ Coastal Christie’seChristie’s Int'l Real EstatestiesInternationalRealEstate CoastalNorthCarolina

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the 14 Naval Academy alumni and all of those who we lost 21 years ago in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001.

CAPT John Yamnicky Sr. '52, USN (Ret.)

RADM Wilson "Buddy" Flagg '61, USNR (Ret.)

Kevin R. Connors '69

CAPT Charles Burlingame III '71, USNR

Kenneth McBrayer '74

Kenneth Waldie '78

CAPT Gerald DeConto '79, USN

CAPT Robert Dolan Jr. '81, USN

LCDR Michael McGinty '81, USN

CDR Patrick Dunn '85, USN

CDR William Donovan Jr. '86, USN

LCDR Ronald Vauk '87, USNR

LT Jonas Panik '97, USNR

LTJG Darin Pontell '98, USN

09/10/2026

🌊 What if this was the view waiting just outside your front door?

At 301 E Bay Street, Southport isn’t simply where you live—it becomes part of the way you live.

Rocking chairs on the porch. Water views just across Bay Street. Mature trees overhead. Morning walks along the waterfront and an easy connection to the historic streets, restaurants, shops, and unmistakable charm of downtown Southport.

And then there’s the home itself—a gracious coastal residence whose wide porches, timeless architecture, and beautiful grounds feel perfectly at home in this extraordinary setting.

Here's a glimpse of the relationship between 301 E Bay Street and the water, history, and character surrounding it.

There are beautiful homes—and then there are homes where the location becomes part of the experience.

This is 301 E Bay Street.
This is Southport living. 🤍

📍 301 E Bay Street | Southport, NC

Private showings available by appointment.

📲 Anne Leanos, Navy Veteran | 309.868.2245
📲 Joy Pharr | 704.418.2963

Christie’s International Real Estate


Joy Pharr

09/10/2026

How do you know if a waterfront lot in Hampstead, NC is actually buildable? 🌊

The listing may say “waterfront.” The photos may be incredible. The lot may even look large enough for the home you want.

None of those things answers the buildability question.

Before purchasing waterfront land in Hampstead, Anne Leanos advises buyers to evaluate what can realistically be developed on the site.

A few of the questions worth answering early:

🔹 Where can the home physically be positioned? Setbacks and site configuration can affect the usable building area.

🔹 What are the soil and site conditions? Topography, drainage and soil suitability can influence the construction plan.

🔹 How will the property be served? Confirm utility availability and whether septic, sewer, well or other infrastructure needs further evaluation.

🔹 Is there practical construction access? Getting equipment and materials onto a property matters more than many land buyers initially realize.

🔹 What approvals could the proposed home or waterfront improvements require? This should be investigated for the specific property rather than assumed.

For Anne, buying waterfront land is not just a search for acreage and views. It is an exercise in matching the site to the buyer’s actual plan.

That distinction can save a buyer from discovering after closing that the dream home has to become a very different home.

If a Hampstead waterfront lot makes your shortlist, run it through these five questions before deciding what the view is worth.