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Living Near Sunset Beach (CALABASH, NC) April 23, 2025 — Discerning homebuyers seeking luxury waterfront living along North Carolina’s pristine coast now have a rare opportunity to own in the final phase of Kingfish Bay, a 60-acre private gated community offering premier coastal lifestyle amenities and the ability to design a truly custom retreat. Located…

“Life is a story, and where you choose to live is the setting that shapes every chapter-let ideal-LIVING help you find the perfect backdrop for your next adventure.” As the 2030s approach, we find ourselves on the edge of an era that once lived only in the imaginations of dreamers and futurists. A time when…

Thirty-five years gone in the blink of an eye—how did ideal-LIVING grow from a small-town start in Wilmington, NC to becoming the nation’s largest real estate show, and some even say, a global sensation? With such a humble beginning now flourishing into an international success, we’re celebrating by sitting down with our founder, Michael Hackeling.…

Think back to your freshman orientation on a large university campus, when you were thrilled to see all the clubs, sports, and events that were ready and waiting for you. But there was just one problem: school. You had to attend classes, write essays, and study for exams. Education was getting in the way of…

“To sit in solitude, to think in solitude with only the music of the stream and the cedar to break the flow of silence, there lies the value of wilderness.” – John Muir The venerable naturalist of the high Sierras inspired millions by espousing the soul-nurturing benefits of nature. Such, too, is the goal for…

Fitness Director Helps Rekindle Passions   Haley Kinne-Norris is the INSPIRE Wellness and Enrichment Coordinator for Liberty Senior Living, a collection of 21 continuing-care retirement communities for active adults. INSPIRE stands for Inclusive, Nutritional, Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, and Engaging. It’s that “E” word – engaging – that captures Haley’s mission: to create a robust opportunity…

Planned communities are full of fun, and keeping your mind and body fit is at the core of all the action. One of the main goals of master-planned communities is to offer an environment that fosters the opportunity to get and stay fit, so their residents feel younger and happier. Almost every community has a…

Court Sports Use it or lose it, right? We all know that the best way to stay strong and agile is to keep our bodies moving, and what better way to do this than by hitting the courts? Most communities offer an amazing selection of amenities, including many court sports, to keep residents connected, fit,…

Do you want to feel 10 years younger? 
I imagine that most people who read this question are shaking their heads in agreement at this point. Is this even possible? For years we’ve been hearing that 60 is the new 40. While I’m not sure that is entirely true, I do believe that healthy lifestyle…