dare 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)
dare county: Duck, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills Set For Beach Nourishment in 2016
- 10/21/13 12:50 AM
Its been a long road to get to this point but Duck, Kitty Hawk, and Kill Devil Hills have committed to work together and pump sand on the beach. It looks like the project will be begin 2016. You can follow the story at The Outer Banks Voice Towns commit to $42.6 million plan to widen Dare shoreline By Rob Morris on October 15, 2013 The beach north of Avalon Fishing Pier Monday. (Rob Morris) What the federal government refused to fund, towns on the Outer Banks have committed to tackling, and more — pumping sand onto beaches in Duck … (2 comments)
dare 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)
dare county: Outer Banks Real Estate: Price Reduction 1200 Avalon Dr, Kill Devil Hills NC
- 03/31/10 04:48 AM
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina - Announcing a price reduction on 1200 W Avalon Dr, a 672 sq. ft., 1 bath, 2 bdrm single story. Now MLS® $185,000 - Classic OBX Getaway. Property information About the author of this blog: Matt Huband, SFR is Broker/Owner of Hometown Realty in Kitty Hawk, NC and a Certified Short Sale & Foreclosure Specialist. Matt works with buyers and sellers from Corolla to Hatteras interested in foreclosures, short sales, 2nd home, investment property, new construction, and condo sales. Put Matt's extensive area knowledge to work for you. To learn more about Outer Banks real estate … (0 comments)
dare county: Hometown Realty-Matt Huband-Just Listed 3405 Buccaneer Dr, Nags Head NC
- 11/12/09 06:17 AM
North Ridge Estates, Nags Head - Just Listed: 3405 Buccaneer Dr, a 1,700 sq. ft., 2 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story. Now MLS® $199,000 - Great house, great location, great pool, bad tenants. This 4bd/2bth house was in great shape but was rented out. Now it needs a new owner to bring it back tolife. With a little work this house would be a true gem. Carpet, paint, applainces, yard work and some minor repairs will bring back this house to it's formerglory. Close to beach, shops and restaurants. According to the seller new roof in 2004, HVAC in 2005, pool … (0 comments)
dare 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)
dare 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)
dare 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)
dare 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)
dare 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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dare 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)
dare 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)
dare county: Outer Banks Short Sale Opportunity
- 10/21/08 05:51 AM
I just reduced the price on a wonderful house down on Hatteras Island. The house is priced over $180,000 below tax value!! With this price reduction it has now become a short sale. Check out the property information on my website www.HometownOBX.com , go to the Hatteras Island Listings tab, the house will be the first listing on the page, 57202 Summer Place Dr. You can also go to my blog post Hatteras Island Short Sale for more information. … (0 comments)
dare 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)
dare county: ORV Beach Access Settlement Signed By Judge, Battle Rages On!!
- 05/01/08 12:22 AM
The judge in the ORV Beach Access Lawsuit finally signed the temporary settlement agreement that was reached last week. Below is the outline of the agreement from the Island Free Pressalong with closure guidelines and maps showing the areas that will be part of the settlement. The battle is still ongoing until 2010 as a final ORV plan must be reached by then. This morning a local Dare County Commissioner spoke about how this is the first step in the beginning of total closure of the beaches on Hatteras & Ocracoke Island by the environmental groups that brought the initial lawsuit. Their goal is to have complete access … (2 comments)
dare county: Outer Banks ORV Beach Access Update
- 04/30/08 12:50 AM
April 29, 2008Seashore leader files information on the eve of hearing Federal attorneys filed a "declaration" by Cape Hatteras National Seashore Superintendent Mike Murray late today in U.S. District Court in Raleigh on the eve of a hearing on the contentious issue of ORV access at the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The document contains Murray's overview of the Interim Protected Species Management Plan and the "key modifications" of that plan under the proposed consent decree. One change, he says, is that ORV access in the summer months will be "significantly" reduced to protect nesting shorebirds and sea turtles.The declaration is 19 … (0 comments)
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