The NC Toll Authority and the Federal Highway Administration has confirmed the Preferred Alternative for the proposed Mid-Currituck Bridge. The Preferred Alternative would intersect NC 12 between the first phase of the Corolla Bay subdivision and the northern end of Monteray Shores subdivision and includes a toll plaza at the US 158 interchange and a two-lane bridge over Maple Swamp between the interchange and the Aydlett community. The plan also calls for parts of NC 12 to be widened to four lanes. They include stretches along the bridge landing and the area between the Food Lion/TimBuck II Shopping … (2 comments)
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 … (0 comments)
outer banks: Corolla Wild Horse Fund 2nd Annual Night at the Races
- 02/11/11 11:52 PM
Please stop by the second annual Night At The Races to help raise money for the Corolla Wild Horse Fund. The event will be on Saturday, March 19th at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kitty Hawk, NC. … (3 comments)
outer banks: Once again Carova, NC is in jeopardy of becoming Commercialized
- 02/10/11 11:48 PM
For over 40 years Carova, NC has been completly zoned Residential. Instead of Carova becomming another Sandbridge or Corolla, it developed intosomething truly unique. Carova became an 11 mile stretch of beach with no gas stations, no gift stores, no liquer stores, and even no pavement. Instead it became a group of communities whose residents enjoy the peacefullness of not having those things and choose to live among the deer, foxes and other wild animals that live int he surrounding wildlife refuges including the Corolla Wild Horses. Over the years the owners of any potential comercial parcels came to realize … (4 comments)
outer banks: Mid-Currituck Bridge Update for the Outer Banks, NC
- 02/09/11 09:38 PM
I am continually getting asked questions about and updates on the Proposed Mid-Currituck Bridge. Here is the latest info from the North Carolina Turnpike Athority. The compleation date has been pushed back yet again, but they are still proposing to get the project started by the end of this year. Mid-Currituck Bridge Preferred Alternative Click to Enlarge Turnpike Authority Confirms Preferred Alternative DescriptionNew location roadway, including a proposed bridge over the Currituck Sound, from Currituck County mainland to the Currituck County Outer Banks.LengthApproximately 7.0 milesEstimated CostPreliminary cost is estimated at $659.2 million. Final costs will be determined during design.Free alternate … (0 comments)
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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 … (0 comments)
outer banks: January 2011 Market Update from Carova, NC 27927
- 02/05/11 10:53 PM
January has been a slow month this year. This is typical since January closings usually went under contract during the Holidays. The feeling is still that 2011 will see the most transactions in 5 years, and can be the first step to 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 January 1-14-11 --- 1690 Ridge Rd. --- $350,000 1-24-11 --- 417 Scoter … (0 comments)
outer banks: Carova Tide Chart: January 30 - February 5
- 01/30/11 03:43 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)
outer banks: Carova Tide Chart: January 23-29
- 01/23/11 11:24 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)
outer banks: Mid-Currituck Bridge Update
- 01/23/11 09:36 AM
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)
outer banks: Watch Out For That TREE! Winter Beach Driving in Carova, NC
- 01/18/11 06:28 AM
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)
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)
All about what life is like living in Carova; the only place I know on the East Coast where you can live at the beach, away from commercialization, and among wild horses.
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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