Special financing: 812 Dolphin Lane, Cardova, NC 27927 - 01/31/11 08:57 PM
Special Financing - Canal Front near Knotts Island Bay … (3 comments)

Carova Tide Chart: January 30 - February 5 - 01/30/11 11:43 AM
 
Here in Carova, NC the tides are an important part of our daily like. For most coastal communities knowing the tides is helpful for people boating or fishing, here it is important for driving. Since getting anywhere commercial from even the closest house requires a 2 mile drive on the beach itself, it can be very advantageous to know when low tied is so you can drive on the smooth hard packed sand rather than the dry sugar sand that Carova is well known for.
 
So as a Public Service, I will be posting the tides weekly each Sunday. If you would like to get the tides delivered to you daily, … (0 comments)

2381 Swan Island Rd. Carova, NC 27927 - Best Priced house on the Currituck Outer Banks - 01/29/11 03:24 PM
Best Priced house on the Currituck Outer Banks … (2 comments)

Is the Real Estate Market turning? Post your thoughts - 01/28/11 07:22 AM


Is the Real Estate Maket it's pivoting point?  There is definitely a lot of buzz about that here on the Outer Banks.  Some Say yes and some still have their doubts.  Yet there is definitely an increase in the buzz.  That in itself may be considered a positive sign.  I have also heard similar discussions going on in other parts of the country.   Here is a recent video giving the view of Jed Smith, Managing Director, Quantitative Research with NAR.  Take a look and give us you views.
 

 
 
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Short Sale backing up to Wildlife Refuge: 1644 Ocean Pearl Road, Carova, NC 27927 - 01/24/11 02:47 PM
Short Sale: 1/3 Acre backing up to Wildlife Refuge … (2 comments)

Carova Tide Chart: January 23-29 - 01/23/11 07:24 PM
 
Here in Carova, NC the tides are an important part of our daily like. For most coastal communities knowing the tides is helpful for people boating or fishing, here it is important for driving. Since getting anywhere commercial from even the closest house requires a 2 mile drive on the beach itself, it can be very advantageous to know when low tied is so you can drive on the smooth hard packed sand rather than the dry sugar sand that Carova is well known for.
 
So as a Public Service, I will be posting the tides weekly each Sunday. If you would like to get the tides delivered to you daily, … (0 comments)

Mid-Currituck Bridge Update - 01/23/11 05:36 PM

This came in recently from the No Mid-Currituck Bridge Group.   
NCTA Mid-Currituck Bridge Update January 2011 New location roadway, including a proposed bridge over the Currituck Sound, from Currituck County mainland to the Currituck County Outer Banks.
LengthApproximately 7.0 miles
Estimated CostPreliminary cost is estimated at $659.2 million. Final costs will be determined during design.
Free alternate routeExisting US 158 across the Wright Memorial Bridge, then NC 12.
TimelineDraft Environmental Impact Statement CompletedFinal Environmental Impact Statement Spring/Summer 2011Record of Decision Summer/Fall 2011Project Open to Traffic 2015
Project Update as of January 2011Recently we have received numerous phone calls and … (1 comments)

Help Donate to The Corolla Wild Horse "Freedom Fund" - 01/23/11 09:07 AM
Taken from the October issue of "Wild & Free"
 
The North Beach is the last stand 
for the wild horses.  They are as 
far north as they can go.  70% of 
the land they roam is privately 
owned and subject to develop-
ment.  If we are to preserve the 
and, we must own it and place it 
n permanent conservation  
easements.   
 
The Corolla Wild Horse Fund is pleased to announce the creation of the Freedom Fund.  This fund will be used to leverage grant dollars for land acquisition.   
 
In addition, land owners can donate land and … (2 comments)

One of our precious mares has be lost. - 01/22/11 09:41 AM
 
While out of town for the 2011 NCAR Inaugural event, I received a disturbing e-mail from Karen McCalpin of the Corolla Wild Horse Fund. I have spoken with Karen about this, and she is adamant about sharing all the news to bring awareness to these wonderful creatures, not just the warm fuzzy news. Here is that email.  If you would like  to learn how you can help, please visit their website.

On Tuesday, January 18, Wesley received a call from Currituck County Dispatch around 12:30 regarding a horse that was lying on its side in a yard at the end of … (6 comments)

Are sales of second homes on the rise? - 01/21/11 06:56 AM

In a earlier blog back in 2009, I posted a video from Clark Howard of CNN.  In the video he said that "NOW is the time to be buying in the second home and resort markets".
Well this more recent video, Clark revisits that prediction. Watch and see what he has to say this time.

 


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Lot 10A Sea Gull - Over 5 acres on the Sound - 01/19/11 06:34 AM
Over 5 Acres Soundfront … (2 comments)

Watch Out For That TREE! Winter Beach Driving in Carova, NC - 01/18/11 02:28 PM
People who only come to visit Carova in the summer see our beaches as thick, fluffy and easy to get stuck in, but it is really only like that in the summer months. As the fall approaches, the loose "sugar sand" gets pulled out into the sand bars and the ruts don't become quite so deep. What this also does is expose the remains on an old maritime forest. Completely covered over during the summer these tree stumps can now stick out over two feet . The mere fact that these are covered over in the summer months give you an idea of just How deep the sand … (0 comments)

2019 Sea Gull Rd. Carova, NC 27927 - New Construction on the Currituck Outer Banks in the $200s! - 01/18/11 06:39 AM
New Construction on the Currituck Outer Banks in the $200s! … (2 comments)

Why doesn't the road go up into Carova? - 01/18/11 05:08 AM
This is a fun question to try and explain. The truth is that there are many reasons why Route 12 stops short of the communities of Carova, NC. One of the main reasons is because in between the paved road and the first subdivision know as Ocean Beach is the Currituck National Estuarine Research Reserve. This land stretches for about a mile and covers over 700 acres. For those of you who have not had the pleaseure of walking this land and enjoy this Virtual Field Trip.
 
Currituck National Estuarine Research Reserve virtual field trip View more presentations from 4x4RE.  
 
 

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A Green Thought: What Happens to the Christmas Trees? - 01/17/11 07:55 AM

 
Have you ever wondered where all those Christmas trees go after Christmas? Think of all the trees that were cut down to be put on display in people’s living rooms for 3-4 weeks and then tossed on the curb for the trash collector. I never really gave it much thought, probably because when growing up we would get a tree that still had roots and dad would replant it along the property line. This is a GREAT way to give yourself a privacy fence although it may take a few years. :) When I got married and moved into my own … (5 comments)

Special Financing! 1608 Ocean Pearl Rd. Carova, NC 27927 - 01/17/11 06:18 AM
Special Financing! 1608 Ocean Pearl Rd. Carova, NC 27927 … (2 comments)

Attic Insulation Saves You Money - 01/17/11 05:52 AM
As many people across the country are seeing their energy bills go up this winter it's good to remember that spending BIG money on newer, more efficient furnaces might not be their only option. One more cost effective thing to do first would be to check for proper insulation in their attics.I have been on many home inspections where their might not have been enough installed to do a good enough job, and a few where sections of the attic had no insulation at all.  
Attic Insulation Saves You Money Add attic insulation to lower heating and cooling costs by as much as $600 per year. … (2 comments)

Lots: The Top 10 Best Buys In Carova (Jan 2011) - 01/16/11 05:07 PM
 

The Top 10 Lot Best Buys
In Carova, NC
MLS #63552     .34 acres     2369 False Cape Rd. $35,000
Nice wooded lot
 
MLS #66571     .41 acres     2253 Ocean Pearl Rd. $55,000
Over sized lot about With Canal views
 
MLS #64157     .38 acres     1668 Canal Rd. $64,900
Large corner lot with possible Ocean & Sound views
 
MLS #61947     .34 acres     2019 Sea Gull Rd. $75,000
*Special Financing* & LOMA on file
 
MLS #67454     .34 acres     2337 Sandpiper Rd. $95,000
3rd row with in X flood Zone!
 
MLS #66765     .34 acres     812 Dolphin Ln. $100.000
*Special Financing* Canal Front & Near entrance … (0 comments)

Carova Tide Chart: January 16-22 - 01/16/11 06:05 AM

Here in Carova, NC the tides are an important part of our daily like. For most coastal communities knowing the tides is helpful for people boating or fishing, here it is important for driving. Since getting anywhere commercial from even the closest house requires a 2 mile drive on the beach itself, it can be very advantageous to know when low tied is so you can drive on the smooth hard packed sand rather than the dry sugar sand that Carova is well known for.
 
So as a Public Service, I will be posting the tides weekly each Sunday. If you would like to get the tides … (0 comments)

Large Home site with Canal Views: 2253 Ocean Pearl Rd. Carova, NC 27927 - 01/15/11 05:18 PM
Possible Canal Views from over sized Home Site … (3 comments)

GREEN REAL ESTATE PREDICTIONS FOR 2011 - 01/13/11 02:05 PM
I came just came across an interesting article by Jim Simco, and I thought I would share it.

 
GREEN REAL ESTATE PREDICTIONS FOR 2011  by Jim Simcoe In less than 24 hours 2010 will be over and a new year of real estate investment opportunities and challenges will begin. In regards to green real estate, here are my predictions for 2011 (in no order):1.  Green Value will replace Green Hype.  2010 was the last year we’ll see people largely  add green elements to their projects just for the heck of it.  Value is starting to trump hype (even in California) … (5 comments)

Houses: The Top Ten Best Buys in Carova, NC (January 2011) - 01/13/11 06:38 AM


The Top 10 House Best Buys In Carova, NC  
 
MLS #68433     2 Bed 1/0 Bath     2320 Swan Island Rd.
2 bedroom cottage on wooded lot
$175,000
MLS #66071        3 Bed 1/0 Bath            506 Mallard Rd.
Canal front with Swimming pool, Needs TLC, Short Sale
$195,000
 
 
MLS #67939     3 Bed 2/1 Bath     905 Tuna Rd.
Canal Front & Bank Owned!
$244,900
 
MLS #61948     3 Bed 2/0 Bath     2019 Sea Gull Rd.
New Construction & LOMA on file
$249,900
 
MLS#64597     4 Bed 2/1 Bath     1708 Midland … (0 comments)

2010 Totals for Carova, NC 27927 - 01/12/11 07:03 AM
Now that 2011 is in full swing, we can look pack at the numbers for 2010 and see how well the real estate market was for the 4-Wheel Drive beaches of Carova.  Although the percentages were not as high as I was expecting, we did see an increase in the number of sales bay about 6%. with 39 lots sold and 14 houses. I was predicting more, but I think a lot of December closings have gotten pushed into January. Almost half of the Sales were in the Subdivision of Carova Beach with the second most popular being Swan Beach, followed by Ocean Beach. To see the full … (0 comments)

December 2010 Market Update from Carova, NC 27927 - 01/09/11 07:25 AM

The number of sales happening in 2010 is still out pacing 2009. Could this be the first sign of recovery? This is proving to be a great year for real estate sales in Carova, NC.   Here is a list what what has sold this past month.
If you want want to see what have sold for the entire year you can go to my website at http://CarovaSolds.4x4RE.com
 
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North Carolina's Future: Offshore Drilling & Wind Farms - 01/09/11 06:47 AM
 
Tell the Governor What You Think About Offshore Drilling, Wind Farms
 
North Carolinians have an opportunity to tell Gov. Beverly Purdue what they think about offshore drilling, wind farms and other energy issues that could affect the N.C. coast. The Governor's Scientific Advisory Panel on Offshore Energy will hold three meetings along the coast next week.  The purpose of the meetings is to get the public's input on a variety of energy topics affecting the coast. The meetings are set for:
 
Jan. 10: UNC-Wilmington Nursing Building, Room 1051, 4 p.m. Jan. 11: UNC Institute of Marine Sciences, Morehead … (0 comments)

Oil Spill Clean-Up: Stories of Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation - 01/07/11 07:23 AM
 
The Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education will be hosting two local biologists who assisted this summer with the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.  They will be sharing stories about the efforts and their experiences with rescue and rehabilitation of sea turtles and marine mammals affected by the oil spill.  Please join us Saturday February 5th at 11:30 AM at the Wildlife Center.  Seating will be limited so please make a reservation by calling 252.453.0221 ex. 1 or online at https://ncpaws.org/reservations/corolla/CalendarView.aspx .

 
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Wishing everyone a happy & Healthy New Year! - 01/01/11 01:51 PM
To start things off right for the New Year, I introduced my wife to evernote. This is a great little program to get your thoughts in adeas in order and in one location. 
With all the different ways to use this, she decided to start off by sending me this email. Now how am I supposed to take that?  :)
 
 

Controlled portions - measure out food for all meals

 

Eating out: 

  - chicken, fish, pork, veggies

  - steer away from dressings, sauces, & fried foods

   -pasta & carbs in smaller amounts

 

Home … (1 comments)

 
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Author Bio: Jean-Paul Peron Has been selling Real Estate full-time since 2004 and has been licensed in Delaware, Maryland, and North Carolina. J-P now resides on the northern most section of the Outer Banks called Carova where he focuses all of his time in helping clients & neighbors.

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