Outer Banks Fireworks for 2010 - 06/30/10 11:12 AM
Outer Banks Fireworks Schedule for 2010
July 4th  Outer Banks fireworks currently are scheduled at 3 locations.
Corolla at the Whalehead Club. Fireworks will begin at dusk but show up around 6 to enjoy food and music . If you make this an evening outing you may want to take chairs or your beach towells for relaxing and watching the activities.
Manteo will have a day of activities beginning at 2 p.m. You will enjoy contests such as apple pie eating, bike decorating and crazy hats. Fireworks will be over Roanoke Island Festival Park and should be seen on Jockey's Ridge in … (1 comments)

Corolla NC Home For Sale with Elevator - Ocean Side - 06/27/10 03:49 PM
COROLLA NC HOME FOR SALE WITH ELEVATOR - Ocean Side
751 W Plover Court in Section J of Ocean SandsCorolla NC 27927Perfect Vacation Home on the Outer Banks
6 bedrooms5 full baths2 partial bathsGas FireplacePrivate Pool, Hot TubElevatorSlight ocean view
MLS 66882$745,000

Here's a place for the entire family to gather and enjoy the beach ... and each other in this COROLLA NC HOME FOR SALE WITH ELEVATOR - Ocean Side. The elevator and handicap friendly bedroom on the ground level provide comfort and access to the entire home. This ground level also offers another bedroom with shared bath, game room … (3 comments)

The Trouble With Words - 06/27/10 02:08 PM
The Trouble With Words
Several days ago people along the Gulf Coast were described as "little people." Many took offense. Perhaps offense was justified, but, given the situation, a word may have had a meaning different than our American definition.
Webster describes little as:(1) small in size, amount, degree, etc.(2) short in duration; brief(3) small in importance or power(4) narrow-minded
Now stay with me here. Would you agree little and small are similar? Let's compare.
According to Webster, small means:(1) comparatively little in size; not big(2) little in quantity, extent, duration, etc.(3) of little importance; trivial(4) young(5) mean; petty
One more -- … (2 comments)

Duck NC Real Estate on the Outer Banks - 06/11/10 03:22 PM
Duck NC Real Estate on the Outer Banks
There is property for every taste in Duck. Many choices in location, amenities, features, and, of course, price can make a decision difficult. My job is to make your search easy by clarifying how you imagine your dream property then matching the closest properties. No, it isn't as easy as it sounds, but I love making the search look easy and pleasant as we watch your dream come true.
 
Let's discuss Duck NC Real Estate on the Outer Banks! If you are like most buyers you are looking for a second home with rental income. … (7 comments)

DUCK NC AN OCEAN RESORT COMMUNITY TO VACATION OR LIVE ON THE OUTER BANKS - 06/10/10 11:54 AM
Duck NC is an Ocean Resort Community to Vacation or Live on the Outer Banks
Duck NC is an ocean resort community to vacation or live on the Outer Banks, and is a prime vacation spot for anyone looking for a relaxed, yet upscale, family-oriented community.
 
 
 
 
The village is compact allowing most vacationers the opportunity to walk or bike to the shops and restaurants.
 
 
 
 
While many homes are investment properties providing weekly rentals in the spring, summer, and fall, there are a number of year round residents who love sharing this quaint area of … (2 comments)

Duck Shops on the Sound Side - 06/08/10 02:52 PM
Duck Shops on the Sound Side
Duck North Carolina has a huge variety of shops to please both our visitors and our locals. Many of the Duck Shops on the Sound Side offer gorgeous sound views in addition to their selection of goods. Look for these signs to share two of my favorites.

Wee Winks Square is a sprawling center on the sound to the immediate north to Duck United Methodist Church. During the vacation season the finest in fresh fruits and vegetables are found at the open air stand, Green Acre Market. Yum!
These Duck Shops on the Sound … (3 comments)

Short Sales, Foreclosures, and Bank Owned Property on the Outer Banks - 06/05/10 01:55 PM
Short Sales, Foreclosures, and Bank Owned Property on the Outer Banks.
The numbers of short sales, foreclosures, and bank owned properties are continually making national headlines. The problem is that national numbers are simply that - national numbers. And, since we all know real estate is local - local - local, I want to give you the local statistics for the Outer Banks.
Do you have thoughts on the number of short sales, foreclosures and bank owned property on the Outer Banks? I ask because I recently had an agent suggest the short sales and bank owned sales were 60% of … (3 comments)

 

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