currituck county: Bonner Bridge & Mid-Currituck Bridge Get Funding From State
- 06/05/15 12:04 AM
By Sam Walker on June 5, 2015 The planned Mid-Currituck Bridge is on the list. (NCDOT) Transportation officials have approved a comprehensive list of proposed construction for the next 10 years that for the first time is based on a ranking projects according to their impact on a statewide, regional and local level. The 2016-2025 State Transportation Improvement Program includes nearly 1,100 projects that highway officials expect to support the creation of nearly 300,000 jobs in the state. Headline projects on the Outer Banks in the STIP include the replacement for the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge over Oregon Inlet and a toll bridge … (0 comments)
currituck county: Outer Banks Plastic Bag Ban Expands To All Businesses October 1st 2010
- 07/01/10 05:01 AM
I am glad to see the plastic bag ban on the Outer Banks will be expanding to all businesses. As a full time resident I see first hand the mess these plastic bags cause as they blow all over the island. Many residents now us re-useable cloth bags every where we go and no one complains. Now the trick is to get the word out to the millions of tourists. While recycled paper bags will be offered it would be great to if everyone who vacationed here showed up with their re-usable cloth bags. Spread the word to everyone you know who visits the Outer Banks!! Below … (1 comments)
currituck county: Mid-County Currituck Bridge Scheduled To Start February Or March
- 10/19/09 02:46 AM
The Virginia Pilot reported today that construction on the Mid-County Currituck Bridge is scheduled to begin in February or March next year. While there are still many details to work out it is seems that after 20 years the bridge will finally get built. Once completed, scheduled for 2013, the bridge will help ease the summer traffic coming onto the Outer Banks for everyone. Those tourists traveling to Corolla will save at least an hour of travel time if not more by using the bridge. For many it will be a huge sigh of relief when this bridge is finally done. To read … (0 comments)
currituck county: Outer Banks Real Estate: Good September Numbers
- 10/12/09 05:23 AM
The Outer Banks real estate market continues to put up good numbers as we head into the last quarter of 2009. For the 5th straight month the number of sold houses were over 100. If the number of sold houses continues on its current pace in October it will be 6 months in a row. Buyers are realizing that the prices and mortgage rates are just too good to pass up. Out of the 126 sold properties only 24 were either foreclosure or short sales. There are some great properties on the market that are not distressed. There has also been an increase … (1 comments)
currituck county: Corolla Getting New Bike Trail
- 10/02/09 02:40 AM
It's great that Corolla is finally getting a bike trail. I see so many people walking and biking along Hwy 12 and it is very dangerous. The roads are curvy with lots of blind spots so this trail will help keep the locals and tourists safe. After all the money the government has wasted over the last few years of bailouts I am glad to see that at least some of it is going to good use. Below is an article from The Daily Advance on the bike trial. Thanks to a $500,000 state grant, Corolla residents will soon have … (0 comments)
5bd 3bths 2 ½ bths 2500 sq ft Swimming Pool Game Room Fully Furnished-Not many foreclosures come furnished $35,000 past rental history Listed For $487,900 Tax Value $686,555 Click Here to View Listings This house will go quick so let me know if you would like more information!! Ocean Sands Condo-Short Sale Price Reduced
2 bd 2bth 1 ½ bth 1150 sq ft Steps to Ocean Furnished Great Rental History Listed For $235,000 Tax value $298,858 Click Here to View Listings For more information contact MattHuband@HometownOBX.com or 252-255-0221 Go to Outer Banks Foreclosures … (0 comments)
currituck county: Outer Banks Named One Of The Best Beach Bargins For 2009
- 06/29/09 07:31 AM
Outer Banks Best Beaches and Bargains 2009 Top Travel Lists And Great Offers Make NC Barrier Islands Smart Choice (Outer Banks, NC) June 25, 2009 - The Outer Banks of North Carolina is fast becoming the preferred choice for families looking for value-added vacations closer to home with all the fun in the sun this summer. Here is some of what the world is saying about our barrier islands: Coquina Beach in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, near Nags Head, NC is listed by Fodor's as one of the 7 Best Family Beaches in the East, and Forbes Traveler has named … (0 comments)
currituck county: Just Listed: Outer Banks Short Sale In Corolla Price Below Tax Value
- 06/24/09 02:30 AM
1,300 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $275,000 - Priced Below Tax Value Ocean Sands, Corolla - Location, Location with only steps to the beach from this end unit in Sealoft Village. Great rental history $19,000 yrly and sold fully furnished!! This is a short sale so makes an offer and let's see what the lender will do!! Property information Go to Outer Banks Foreclosures and Short Sales to get a FREE list all available properties For more information about this or any Outer Banks Real Estate Listing go to www.HometownOBX.com or email MattHuband@HometownOBX.com
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currituck county: North Carolina Senate Bans Plastic Bags On The Outer Banks
- 05/15/09 02:31 AM
North Carolina State Senator and Outer Banks native Marc Basnight has successfully introduced legislation the ban all plastic bags from the big box stores on 3 coastal counties starting in September of this year. This trial program covers Dare, Currituck, Hyde counties and may be expanded to the rest of the state if all goes well. Senator Basnight hopes to reduce the amount of trash that blows around on the Outer Banks and help the environment due to the windy conditions that are prevalent all year long.I think it's a great idea and my family already uses cloth bags when we go shopping. I see plastic … (0 comments)
currituck county: Mid-County Currituck Bridge Update
- 05/01/09 06:25 AM
This week North Carolina state officials finally signed an agreement with the with private contractors hired to construct the Mid-County Currituck Bridge. I was a major step in the right direction to get the project underway. Scheduled construction for the bridge is for fall 2010 and completion by 2013. Many local residents and millions of tourists will be thrilled when the bridge is finally complete. It is estimated that those traveling to the northern Outer Banks towns of Duck, Corolla and the 4-wheel drive area will save as much as one to two hours off their trip. The current toll amount($10-15) for crossing the bridge has … (0 comments)
currituck county: For Realtors: Getting Paid For Outer Banks Referrals
- 04/28/09 05:59 AM
If you are Realtor who has clients looking to buy on the Outer Banks of North Carolina from Corolla to Hatteras then watch this video to learn how to get paid for your referral. Matt Huband-Broker/Owner of Hometown Realty Outer Banks has worked with Realtors from all over the country to help their clients realize the dream of owning an Outer Banks Beach house. Your referral is handled with complete professionalism and you can rest easy knowing your clients are well taken care of. The referral process is simple and easy!
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currituck county: Jimmy Buffett Describes His Trip To The Outer Banks
- 12/15/08 06:35 AM
Jimmy Buffett as I posted previously visited the Outer Banks in November. Now Jimmy has posted his own account of the trip. You can get the link to his diary part 1 & 2 on his trip to the Outer Banks on my website www.HometownOBX.comby going to Outer Banks Blog or to the Jimmy Buffett On The Outer Banks Blog Post. … (0 comments)
currituck county: Get A List Of The Best Deals On The Outer Banks Including Foreclosures & Short Sales
- 12/11/08 04:50 AM
Go to my Outer Banks Real Estate Blogfor information on how you can get a list of the best real estate deals on the Outer Banks. I have been swamped with emails and calls from potential clients who wanted to know what were the best deals on the Outer Banks. So I decided to create a list for every town in every price range. From over 4000 listings I have narrowed it down to the best of the best. Go to the blog or www.HometownOBX.com to learn how to get your list. … (0 comments)
currituck county: Currituck Mid County Bridge Down To 3 Options
- 10/24/08 02:46 AM
The North Carolina Turnpike Authority put out a press release this week about the 3 options they have decicded to go with for the proposed new bridge. The options include a "No Bridge" option that was just added recently. That's right they are now considering to not build the bridge and just do road improvements from the Wright Memorial Bridge all the way to Corolla. I can tell you that option is not going over well with the locals and local government. To read the article go to my blog at my website at www.HometownOBX.com or to the Mid-Currituck Bridge post directly. Also … (0 comments)
currituck county: New Listing In Corolla, NC Located In Whalehead
- 08/21/08 03:35 AM
Great Ocean Views!! • 2,400 sq. ft., 4 bath, 6 bdrm 3 story - MLS® $849,999 - Tons of Upgrades!! Whalehead Club, Corolla - Looking for a house that has all the work done for you?? This house has had upgrades and improvements from top to bottom over the last 4 years. Heated pool, hot tub with oceanviews, game room w/ foos ball & air hockey, plus outside volleyball court. The exterior was just painted this year and the interior paint was touched up as well. Ask for the list of improvements!! This is a must see beachhouse!! Renters love this house … (0 comments)
currituck county: Outer Banks Real Estate-Follow Up To Previous Post On Duck & Corolla
- 06/18/08 04:34 AM
To follow up on the previous post about the prices in Duck & Corolla I wanted to show 2 recent closed transactions. Here is an example of the great deals buyers are getting now on the Outer Banks in Duck & Corolla!! Located in Duck 1 Lot Oceanfront
MLS#55721 5 Bedroom 4 ½ Baths 2000sq ft Built 1995 Pool & Hot Tub Fully Furnished $42,000 Rental Income Originally listed on 10/05 for $1,100,000 Sold 6/12/08 for $726,500- $373,500 off original list price!!! Tax assessment on this house was $933,700!!!!!
Located in Corolla
6 Bedroom … (0 comments)
currituck county: Outer Banks-Currituck Mid County Bridge Releases Project Documentation
- 04/21/08 06:38 AM
For anyone interested in the Currituck Mid County Bridge the NC Turnpike Authority has released a 48 page document detailing the scope of the bridge project. It spells out just about everything about the project from start to finish. I know many tourists who travel to Duck and Corolla are going to thrilled when this bridge is finally completed. Click Here to go to the NC Turnpike's website to read the document. PS A quick note on the real estate front, The action has really picked up in the last few weeks. It seems the buyers all decided at on time to come back and scoop … (0 comments)
currituck county: Outer Banks Real Estate-Mid County Currituck Bridge Is Finally On The Way
- 02/26/08 01:54 AM
It looks like the wait will be over in 2013 when the first cars are able to make the trip across the Mid County Currituck Bridge that will connect mainland Currituck to Corolla. This will dramatically reduce the travel time , some predict up to 2 hours, for tourists that for years had to wait in miles of traffic to get to Southern Shores, Duck, & Corolla as they made their way to the Outer Banks for vacation. The bridge will also give residents and tourists another evacuation point in case of a major hurricane. The Mid County Bridge has been … (0 comments)
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