Real Estate News, North Carolina

Compass Pointe Presented 2015 Bliss Award - Happiest Community of the Year

North Carolina Beaches
Published on May 6, 2015

Compass Pointe in the Wilmington North Carolina area is awarded the "Happiest Community of 2015" of the Bliss Awards by Community Finder. To celebrate this recognition, Compass Pointe hosted a Property Owner Appreciation Party where more than 400 residents, guests, and local dignitaries were in attendance to enjoy a “VIP’ style party complete with red carpet interviews. This award is the most coveted Bliss Award and the highest honor a community can receive as it is solely based on actual reviews submitted by the residents in the community.  Property owners revealed the deep friendships, endless fun and respect they have for real estate developer Bobby Harrelson. The presentation included an impromptu “what happiness looks like” video filmed the week before, three more Compass Pointe property owner testimonials to make them a perfect “100” and a “happiest” song composed and performed by Compass Pointe property owners.

District Attorney Jon David presented a toast to congratulate Compass Pointe on their award and spoke about what he feels Compass Pointe developers and residents have brought to the overall community.  David states, “[Compass Pointe] is a wonderful place to live. There is such a sense of community here among the residents that now call Brunswick County home. I’m really seeing a spirit of activism and giving back.  There are a lot of people who have moved here to not only enjoy this standard of life, but also be involved in the community.”

Founder Margie Casey of Community Finder formally presented the 2015 Bliss Award for Happiest Community of the Year to developer Bobby Harrelson declaring how Compass Pointe has become a benchmark in the real estate industry and role model in master planned communities. Harrelson accepted the award with an inspiring and emotional speech.  He expressed immense gratitude to the residents of Compass Pointe for what they contribute and for making his dream for the community a reality. When asked what makes Compass Pointe the happiest community, he simply stated, “The people”.

According to Margie Casey, beyond the friendly people and being positioned in one of the best places to live in North Carolina, Compass Pointe has incredible curb appeal and an extensive amenity list which includes:

  • Gated Entrance
  • 18 Hole Golf Course designed by Rick Robbins - under construction
  • 10,000 Square Foot Grand Lanai Clubhouse
  • 7,000 Square Foot Pointe Wellness Center and Spa
  • Resort-style Swimming Pool
  • Two Lighted Tennis Courts
  • Basketball Court
  • Kayak Launch
  • Accent Lakes
  • Dog Park

The gated community is golf cart friendly and has a tropical resort-style feel near several superb North Carolina beaches. The public golf course is currently under construction and is expected to be complete later this year.

About Compass Pointe

Compass Pointe is a gated residential community 10 minutes from Wilmington, NC.  It offers luxury homes and resort style amenities, and is a Certified Gold Audubon International Signature Sanctuary. 

About Community Finder

Community Finder is an industry leader of online real estate reviews, providing in depth information about the most popular master planned communities in the southeastern US and Central America. Their in-depth research provides candid insight into the overall happiness at popular neighborhoods to live. They monitor 360+ master planned communities and have collected over 4,000 verified property owner reviews to date.  Each year, they honor the 'best' with a prestigious Bliss Award. There are fifteen awards in various categories with the Happiest Community of the Year being at the top of the list.