This is the time investors and second home/rental buyers have wanted. With a positive track record of increased average prices and number of sales for 2 years, 2013 has all the indicators for a strong buying season. Let’s look at the facts: The average single family home sale price in 2011 increased 3% over 2011 [...]

For buyers looking to invest in Outer Banks bank owned homes(foreclosures), the choices are few. Out of 922 single family Outer Banks homes for sale there are only 20 bank owned properties listed in the Multiple Listing Service. That breaks down by location as follows: There are 3 bank owned homes in Corolla, 2 bank [...]

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The cost of Outer Banks real estate compared to the towns and neighborhoods where our clients work and live often is a surprise to folks who want to buy here. It doesn’t matter if a year round or second home is wanted, or, for that matter, a second home in a rental area or an [...]

It is once again time to shop for Outer Banks real estate and your home on the beach. Really. Throughout this year single family homes for sale from Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and through Nags Head have averaged 1% above the average sales price for 2010. Considering that this is [...]

Ah … the good old days with memories of romantic walks at night on the beach … moonlight shining across the water … walking in the surf … being chased by a wave … or a ghost crab. Remember your first Outer Banks visit when you parked your car and hurried to the beach for [...]

We see strong evidence that many are testing the waters to see if the current prices are now stable. This current year is showing monthly average sale prices remaining above the 2010 average for Outer Banks homes. The number of sales are increasing. A good sign. Interest rates are unbelievably low. While they fluctuate daily, [...]

If you want a charming cozy cottage near the beach with great ocean views, look no further. It’s in Southern Shores at 107 Ocean Boulevard. 107 Ocean Boulevard, Southern Shores $424,500 4 bedrooms, 2 baths 1613 square feet of heated space built in 1981 Decks, Ocean views, Sunrises Beach picnics Dolphins MLS 65073 This Southern [...]

Here it is — Wednesday afternoon on sunny Outer Banks. From my office I look across the Currituck Sound and watch various kinds of water sports taking place under the gorgeous blue sky with puffs of clouds drifting by. Hurricane? What hurricane? Whether I choose to believe or not, Irene is coming. Uninvited. Unwelcome. I [...]

Duck NC Town Hall Groundbreaking took place yesterday at 3pm. With the town officials working in crowded conditions at their current site in the Soundfront Shops location, this event has been anxiously awaited. Our owners and visitors will see the construction on the Duck NC Town Hall take place in the coming months and seasons [...]