Just this past week in November of 2022, we have seen so many events that reinforce the value of owning a real asset. A popular crypto company, FTX, was found to be incapable of paying out its customers and filed for bankruptcy. Stock values have plummeted for several popular stocks […]
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Real Costs of Owning a Vacation Rental on the Outer Banks
It’s the dream, isn’t it? Owning a vacation rental on the Outer Banks can be a rewarding experience – access to secluded beaches, world class fishing, and allowing renters to help pay your mortgage every month as you accumulate equity. On the other hand if you buy the wrong house, […]
Read MoreReady to Move to the Outer Banks? Here are 4 tips
There is an increasing number of people who are considering a move to the Outer Banks. With our beautiful landscape and reasonable cost of living, people have imagined themselves living here. But in the past what has prevented people from making the move was their job situation. As more and […]
Read More5 Tips for Buying Your First Outer Banks Investment Property
Welcome back to the beach! The Outer Banks is officially reopening to visitors and we’re so happy to see everyone again. After the events of the past couple of months, many investors are watching real estate trends closely. Surfing requires timing and the ability to read the water in order […]
Read MoreHow People are Reacting to Coronavirus on the Outer Banks
As of April 7th 2020, there have been 10 positive tests of Coronavirus on the Outer Banks. 5 of the 10 cases are already fully recovered, and 3 are asymptomatic. Community spread is likely at this point, so there’s some anxiety among residents. I’ve lived here on the Outer Banks […]
Read More3 Tips For Selling Your Outer Banks Home
If you are thinking about selling your Outer Banks home here are some tips to help make the process work for you! Whether you’re the owner of a vacation rental property or a FSBO, hopefully you find some useful information in this article. There’s a rapid shift toward choosing a […]
Read More5 Tips for Relocating to the Outer Banks
Have you ever visited North Carolina’s Outer Banks? Have you closed your eyes and imagined what life would be like if you could wake up and breathe in the salt air and listen to the ocean waves? I can’t tell you how many times I hear someone say “Must be […]
Read MoreWanchese – Fastest Growing Real Estate Market on the Outer Banks?
I enjoy researching market trends here on the Outer Banks and was surprised when I compared Zillow’s Home Value statistics across our communities. Year over year the Outer Banks has experienced solid growth, with home values in all compared communities rising an average of 3.225%. But one community stood out […]
Read MoreTop 5 Home Sales on the Outer Banks in 2019
Have you ever wondered how much it costs to own a high-end luxury home on the beach? Here on the Outer Banks we have some amazing homes built by our incredible homebuilders. Some of the homes on this list are for rent, so if you’re thinking of taking an Outer […]
Read MoreA Stop at the Roadside in Duck NC
I visited the Roadside in Duck NC last week to sit down with Chris Frank and talk about some upcoming events and what goes on behind the scenes at the restaurant. If you haven’t checked out the Roadside, it’s on Duck road right in the middle of town. They have […]
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