From: http://www.examiner.com/article/mary-louise-parker-s-christmas-conway-films-southport-and-wilmington-nc
August 7, 2013
Update: Bad news! According to an August 21 story in the State Port Pilot,
the Southport scenes were cut. Officials told Southport tourism
director Cindy Brochure, "The original scenes were cut back. And it was
not financially viable after that to travel here for half a day of
shooting."
Original story:
Christmas is coming early to Southport and Wilmington, North Carolina — like, August early.
According to an August 7 article in Southport's State Port Pilot, the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie "Christmas in Conway" will shoot along Moore Street and Bay Street on August 26, with potential for more filming on August 27. Don't be surprised if you see Christmas decorations around town, since production reps have reportedly asked Southport officials if they can make the area look festive for the movie.
Mary-Louise Parker ("Weeds") stars as Suzy, an ailing woman whose husband Duncan (played by Andy Garcia, "Ocean's Eleven") gives her the Christmas gift of a ride on a Ferris wheel set up in their backyard.
According to On Location Vacations, a 50-foot Ferris wheel is now being installed in the backyard of a home on Forest Hills Drive in Wilmington.
Mandy Moore will play Suzy's nurse, Natalie. Mandy shot the Nicholas Sparks adaptation "A Walk to Remember" in Southport and Wilmington, so this will be something of a homecoming for her.
The TV movie will air on ABC during the holidays, but since it will be filmed in August, the actors will probably have to wear heavy coats and pretend to be cold in the 90-degree humidity. That's why they call it acting!
Original story:
Christmas is coming early to Southport and Wilmington, North Carolina — like, August early.
According to an August 7 article in Southport's State Port Pilot, the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie "Christmas in Conway" will shoot along Moore Street and Bay Street on August 26, with potential for more filming on August 27. Don't be surprised if you see Christmas decorations around town, since production reps have reportedly asked Southport officials if they can make the area look festive for the movie.
Mary-Louise Parker ("Weeds") stars as Suzy, an ailing woman whose husband Duncan (played by Andy Garcia, "Ocean's Eleven") gives her the Christmas gift of a ride on a Ferris wheel set up in their backyard.
According to On Location Vacations, a 50-foot Ferris wheel is now being installed in the backyard of a home on Forest Hills Drive in Wilmington.
Mandy Moore will play Suzy's nurse, Natalie. Mandy shot the Nicholas Sparks adaptation "A Walk to Remember" in Southport and Wilmington, so this will be something of a homecoming for her.
The TV movie will air on ABC during the holidays, but since it will be filmed in August, the actors will probably have to wear heavy coats and pretend to be cold in the 90-degree humidity. That's why they call it acting!
September 12, 2013: 5:19 AM ET
The number of new foreclosure filings fell to an eight-year low in August.
Soaring home prices and a big decline in underwater borrowers -- those who owe more on their mortgage loans than their homes are worth -- have helped drive the trend.
August's initial foreclosure filings fell 44% to 55,575, just below the 56,063 that were recorded in October 2005. The foreclosure crunch began in summer 2006, at about the same time that housing prices hit their peak.
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"This is a strong indicator that the crisis is over," said Daren Blomquist, vice president at RealtyTrac. "The foreclosure floodwaters have receded in most parts of the country, although lenders and communities continue to clean up the damage left behind," he added.
The mopping-up process continues, however. In August, for example, the number of homes repossessed by lenders rose 6%, compared with July, to 39,277. But that still represents a drop of 25% year-over-year, and is more than 60% below the peak of repossessions in September, 2010.
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The state with the highest rate of foreclosure filings was Nevada, with
one for every 359 homes. According to Blomquist, many of those filings
had been delayed by recent state legislation there that required lenders
to redo their paperwork.
In Florida, one of every 383 homes had some kind of filing, the second highest rate among states. Ohio, Delaware and Maryland filled out the top five.
Florida cities accounted for six of the 10 hardest hit metro areas. Port St. Lucie topped the list, with a filing for one out of every 201 homes. Jacksonville, Miami and Ocala were also hard hit. Las Vegas reported the third highest rate and three Ohio cities -- Toledo, Cleveland and Akron -- also made the top 10 list.
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The number of new foreclosure filings fell to an eight-year low in August.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney)
Our long national foreclosure nightmare may be over.
The number of new foreclosure filings in August hit its lowest level in nearly eight years, according to RealtyTrac, an online marketer of foreclosed properties. August's initial foreclosure filings fell 44% to 55,575, just below the 56,063 that were recorded in October 2005. The foreclosure crunch began in summer 2006, at about the same time that housing prices hit their peak.
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"This is a strong indicator that the crisis is over," said Daren Blomquist, vice president at RealtyTrac. "The foreclosure floodwaters have receded in most parts of the country, although lenders and communities continue to clean up the damage left behind," he added.
The mopping-up process continues, however. In August, for example, the number of homes repossessed by lenders rose 6%, compared with July, to 39,277. But that still represents a drop of 25% year-over-year, and is more than 60% below the peak of repossessions in September, 2010.
Related: Where homes are most affordable
In Florida, one of every 383 homes had some kind of filing, the second highest rate among states. Ohio, Delaware and Maryland filled out the top five.
Florida cities accounted for six of the 10 hardest hit metro areas. Port St. Lucie topped the list, with a filing for one out of every 201 homes. Jacksonville, Miami and Ocala were also hard hit. Las Vegas reported the third highest rate and three Ohio cities -- Toledo, Cleveland and Akron -- also made the top 10 list.
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