Getting to Know The Outer Banks: Urgent Care, Primary Care and Specialists
Posted on September 16, 2017 in Buying Tips.
There was a time on the Outer Banks when a broken wrist or birth of a baby meant a trip to Elizabeth City or Chesapeake. In March of 2002 everything changed when the Outer Banks Hospital opened in Nags Head. Outer Banks Hospital With 18 beds, the Outer Banks Hospital is a relatively small hospital, but it serves the needs of the Ou ...read more
Building a House on a Sandbar
Posted on September 2, 2017 in Buying Tips.
With its beautiful beaches and inviting waters, there are very few places as relaxing, as perfect for a vacation or a weekend getaway, as the Outer Banks. That’s why hundreds of thousands of visitors arrive every week during the summer, and even in the shoulder seasons people still look forward to some time by the sea. With that po ...read more
Shelly Island
Posted on August 26, 2017 in News.
Photo by Melodi Gray Schwartz The Outer Banks is well known for the beautiful landscapes and natural beauty. Around every corner, there is more nature and recreational activities to enjoy such as hiking in Nags Head Woods, hang-gliding at Jockey’s Ridge, fishing on Pea Island, kite surfing in Buxton, and watching sunrises on the ...read more
Getting to Know the Outer Banks: The Cultural Scene
Posted on August 19, 2017 in Buying Tips.
Living on the Outer Banks is an interesting proposition. Just about everyone who lives here owes their livelihood to the four or five million visitors who find there way to this strip of sand every year. Full time residents love living here—most of us feel as though we have found a small slice of paradise on earth, although it does ...read more
Real Estate Selling Tips for Your Home on the Outer Banks
Posted on August 12, 2017 in Selling Tips.
“US homes more valuable than ever before.” and “buyers unable to find homes” are the most typical headlines you will see any real estate news page. The reason is simple- shortage in the market. But, to you, as a seller, that does not mean that you should just go out there and list you home straight away, no! Here are some tips for ...read more
What’s Happening with the Mid-Currituck Bridge
Posted on August 5, 2017 in News.
That the Outer Banks is a wonderful place to visit is a given. A beautiful setting, soft sand, ideal for a family vacation and reasonably priced compared to most tourist destinations, it makes sense that so many people choose to come. If there is a consistent complaint from our visitors though, it is getting here in the summe ...read more
Getting to Know the Outer Banks: The Schools
Posted on July 23, 2017 in Buying Tips.
Moving a family to a new home involves a lot of decisions and some very real concerns. One of the most important considerations for parents is the quality of the education their children are going to receive. The good news for families coming to the Outer Banks is the schools here are excellent—consistently rated among some of the ...read more
Getting to Know the Outer Banks: Basic Orientation
Posted on July 8, 2017 in Buying Tips.
Vacationers find the Outer Banks to be a beautiful and pretty straightforward place to visit—there’s Corolla on the north end, Ocracoke to the south, and everything for the most part is aligned north and south. However, for anyone who has made the decision to move to the Outer Banks, it quickly becomes apparent this is a more compl ...read more
Rental Property Furnishings
Posted on May 6, 2017 in Home Care.
So you have done it. After weeks, months or maybe even years of debate you have decided to jump into the investment property swimming pool and you aren’t quite sure what is in the water. You know the numbers based on your dealings with your Outer Banks Blue Sales agent who has shown you the long and steady historical ga ...read more
My Behind The Scenes of HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt on the Outer Banks
Posted on April 28, 2017 in News.
Do you love HGTV? Of course you do. Who doesn’t love watching all the home shows and seeing the new decor trends or what property values are in different parts of the country? Or better yet, you watch to see the big reveal at the end. Whether it’s a renovation show or a house hunting show there’s always the big re ...read more
