The 4th Annual Seafood Festival
Posted on October 13, 2015 in News.
It’s always great when seafood is involved! The 4th Annual Seafood Fest is this weekend, October 17th, at the new and improved Outer Banks Event Site at milepost 16 in Nags Head. Not only with there be local seafood prepared in many different ways by local restaurants to enjoy but there will also be live music, ...read more
REALTOR® Designations and You
Posted on October 7, 2015 in Selling Tips.
As you know from reading REALTORS® e-mails, websites, bios and such there is an alphabet soup that we REALTORS® love to share with other clients and the public. These letters correspond with certain “designations and certifications” offered by the National Association of REALTORS® in order to expand our knowledge base and continue ...read more
The Outer Banks in the Fall is Awesome
Posted on September 30, 2015 in Selling Tips.
Fall is an awesome time of the year in the Outer Banks for visitors and for real estate. During September and October, the Outer Banks transforms back to what I consider paradise. The weather is pretty much perfect, as the water is still warm and the air temperatures are too. The humidity drops off for the most part and you begin t ...read more
Changes To Flood Insurance As Of April 2015
Posted on September 23, 2015 in Selling Tips.
Well ladies and gentlemen, watch your flood renewals, because as of April 1, 2015 FEMA began the implementation of the congressional mandated reforms to the NFIP – National Flood Insurance Program. Based on the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 (HFIAA) which was enacted to repeal and modify the Biggert-Waters Floo ...read more
Outer Banks Real Estate Hot Markets
Posted on July 11, 2015 in Selling Tips.
According to a recent article in Money Magazine (May 2015) for more than a decade the housing market has been in flux, in between that “just right” rate of growth that offers opportunities for both buyers and sellers, but by certain standards we may be getting closer. According to National Association of REALTORS® home prices natio ...read more
Dowdy Park Update
Posted on June 23, 2015 in Uncategorized.
Moving forward on the new Dowdy Park, the Nags Head Fire Department used the old main arcade building of the original park as a practice controlled burn this month. Smoke could be seen for miles and across the sound. It was considered too expensive to repair so instead it served as training exercise for the firemen as w ...read more
7 Reasons Why This Is The Best Real Estate Market In 5 Years
Posted on May 18, 2015 in Selling Tips.
Let’s take a moment and review why this is the greatest Real Estate market we’ve seen in the last 5 to 7 years. There are 7 very specific reasons why it is, although I’m sure I’m missing a few, which is motivating many, including your friends and family, and maybe even you, to consider buying or selling in 2015. 7 Reasons Why This ...read more
Is Building A Home An Option For You?
Posted on May 8, 2015 in Buying Tips.
Determining whether to build a home or purchase an existing home may seem like a simple decision. Yet, in fact, there are many more factors to consider. Weighing a list of wants with your current budget and knowing all the facts are key in making this personal and very important life decision. Questions such as these below are item ...read more
Dowdy Park, Coming Soon!
Posted on May 4, 2015 in News.
Do you remember Dowdy’s Amusement Park? I do, and what a great place it was for all, young and old. Those rides, the arcade games, plus the popcorn and cotton candy. I can still see it now. Ah yes, those were the days when we enjoyed just being out with the family and looking at the roller coaster even if you did not ride. It ...read more
Understanding the Outer Banks Real Estate Process: 10 Important Terms You Need To Know
Posted on April 24, 2015 in Buying Tips.
The Outer Banks offers one of the most beautiful beach landscapes on the East Coast. Bordered by miles of pristine sandy beaches, the islands that make up the Outer Banks serve as home to many wildlife species, including the famous wild horses of Corolla. Almost 60,000 people also make their home year-round in the Outer Banks count ...read more
