outer banks real estate: Outer Banks MLS on your smart phone - 02/06/12 04:36 AM
Now search all Outer Banks homes for sale from your smart phone ... FREE! You can also search lots and land as well as commercial.
It's easy! From your smart phone search for www.lindapowers.OBXwhere.com then simply save to your home screen.

 Here's our logo you will see. Just click on "search" and choose your search type. When you're here at the beach you can search bothDare and Curriticuck counties for property near you                              ORYou can choose your criteria for town, price, income,location, number of bedrooms.You can see your search results on a map or list.
Make notes on each property - save to … (0 comments)

outer banks real estate: Cost of Outer Banks Real Estate - 11/01/11 04:37 AM
The cost of Outer Banks real estate compared to the towns and neighborhoods where our clients work and live often is a surprise to folks who want to buy here. It doesn't matter if a year round or second home is wanted, or, for that matter, a second home in a rental area or an investment property.
As an example, let's say you currently own a 2500 square foot home with 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths, large kitchen, formal dining and living as well as a family room. You want something similar as a year round or second home on the Outer Banks. OK. … (0 comments)

outer banks real estate: Outer Banks Real Estate and Homes for Sale - 10/25/11 06:00 AM
It is once again time to shop for Outer Banks real estate and your home on the beach. Really. Throughout this year single family homes for sale from Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and through Nags Head have averaged 1% above the average sales price for 2010. Considering that this is the first year out of several that the prices have not fallen, it is time for serious buyers to come back and get the best of the buys!
Some buyers have already taken advantage of Outer Banks real estate  once again being a good buy. The number of sales have increased … (0 comments)

outer banks real estate: Remembering Summers on the Outer Banks - 10/20/11 07:30 AM
Ah ... the good old days with memories of romantic walks at night on the beach ... moonlight shining across the water ... walking in the surf ... being chased by a wave ... or a ghost crab.
Remember your first Outer Banks visit when you parked your car and hurried to the beach for that first sight of the Atlantic Ocean ... feeling the air blowing your hair ... smelling the salt air ... hearing the cry of sea gulls and watching the flying formation of the brown pelicans.
Wasn't that outdoor shower fabulous on a hot summer day! The kids loved chasing the … (0 comments)

outer banks real estate: Is Now the Time To Buy an Outer Banks Home? - 10/19/11 05:12 AM
Is now the time to buy an Outer Banks home? We see strong evidence that many are testing the waters to see if the current prices are now stable. This current year is showing monthly average sale prices remaining above the 2010 average for Outer Banks homes. The number of sales are increasing. A good sign. Interest rates are unbelievably low. While they fluctuate daily, the rates make a strong case for buying now.
Low asking prices and interest rates aside what is the driving motivation for buyers in this market? Because the Outer Banks real estate market is not comparable to the … (1 comments)

outer banks real estate: Buyer Guide: How to Buy a Home - 09/15/10 05:45 AM
Buyer Guide: How to Buy a Home
Buyers, you know in this market two of the most important chores you have before you seriously begin your search is to get pre-approved for a loan and choose a Realtor who listens and understands your needs and wants. So . . . I'm skipping the nuts and bolts of pre-planning and moving to the three topics on How to Buy a Home that will make the process much less stressful.
Buyer Guide Tip #1 - Discuss with your buyer agent the location(s) you like. What is most important to be close by? Work place. Transportation. School district. … (0 comments)

outer banks real estate: Addicted to commercials - 09/13/10 04:45 AM
Addicted to commercials
OK. So I'm not addicted to commercials non stop. To tell the truth, sometimes I wonder what the message is supposed to be. There are those commercials (more than you think) that have an ocean view in them.
Watch and you'll see. Perhaps they remind you of great memories. They remind me of the Outer Banks beaches.
Addicted to commercials Outer Banks style is easy. And I must admit though I'm not a big pro football fan, I love watching the super bowl . . . for the commercials. My favorites there are the Budweiser commercials with … (2 comments)

outer banks real estate: NAGS HEAD HOMES FOR SALE UNDER $300,000 ON THE OUTER BANKS - 08/02/10 07:57 AM
NAGS HEAD HOMES FOR SALE UNDER $300,000 ON THE OUTER BANKS

 
Nags Head has long been the destination place for anyone who wants convenience with the best of beach living. Browse through Nags Head MLS for the Nags Head Homes for Sale under $300,000 to see the possibilities for your beach cottage.
 
Got questions on Nags Head homes for sale under $300,000? The web simply can't answer your more specific questions. That's where I come in. E-mail me or call 252-599-2845 for your answers.
 

Nags Head beaches are beautiful. Enjoy the surf daily, or shop and … (6 comments)

outer banks real estate: SOLD - 1613 N. Croatan Highway in Kill Devil Hills NC on the Outer Banks - 03/06/10 04:17 AM
Perfect Outer Banks beach get away with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths with large fenced in yard in Kill Devil Hills sold for $250,000. Located in the center of the northern beachs it seems like everything is close by. Entertainment, shopping, dining, and of course the ocean.
1613 N. Croatan HighwayKill Devil Hills, NC

This one got away, but ... don't despair. There are a number of great buys remaining. You simply need a buyer agent who knows how to help you find the right deal.
Let's talk. Call me at 252-599-2845 or e-mail me. My partner and I know … (2 comments)

outer banks real estate: SOLD - 761 Bayberry Court in Ocean Sands at Corolla NC on the Outer Banks - 03/06/10 02:42 AM
This fully furnished Outer Banks 6 bedroom, 5 bath home offers so much for the perfect vacation or second home. Heated pool, hot tub, reverse plan with top floor living, family/game room, Stair Tamer lift, ground floor bedroom, 4 bedrooms on 1st level and another bedroom on the top level. Geo-thermal heat.
761 Bayberry CourtOcean Sands subdivisionCorolla, NC

This 761 Bayberry Court home in Ocean Sands at Corolla on the Outer Banks had so much to offer for today's buyer, and that great deal was recognized by savvy buyers. But ... don't despair. You need a buyer agent who knows Outer … (1 comments)

outer banks real estate: Sold - 555 Ocean Trail in Ocean Sands at Corolla NC on the Outer Banks - 03/06/10 02:11 AM
 Beautifully furnished 5 bedroom, 4 bath ocean side home in Ocean Sands with pool, hot tub. Short walk to beach. Sold for $499,000.
555 Ocean TrailCorolla, NC
This beautiful Corolla NC home is a delight to the senses. Reverse plan allows some ocean view from the living area. It is situated on a large lot, and since the gorgeous pool is on the side, the back lawn is large and private. This Outer Banks home was a true bargain.

This Ocean Sands home was a great buy. Don't despair. There are a number of great buys remaining. You simply need a … (1 comments)

outer banks real estate: Outer Banks real estate for sale in Duck NC - 02/19/10 01:37 AM
Outer Banks real estate for sale in Duck NC offers today's buyers many excellent choices. Find your special vacation spot here in Duck where charm and sophistication go hand in hand. This quaint village offers the best of the Outer Banks.

If you have vacationed in Duck ... or have just visited for a day, you know how quaint this tiny town is. Great restaurants offer tasty treats. The shops have the best in gifts, fashion, art, jewelery, books, and all things beach.
Outer Banks real estate for sale in Duck NC provides something for most all budgets. Below is … (1 comments)

outer banks real estate: Outer Banks Homes for Sale in Corolla NC - 02/17/10 07:22 AM
Outer Banks Homes for Sale in Corolla NC offer today's buyers many great choices. Good buys are available in all price ranges with many of the features you want.
It doesn't matter if you are a seasoned vacationer who knows all Corolla has to offer or if you are a beginner thinking about buying beach property, Outer Banks Homes for Sale in Corolla NC provide the best of the beach.
Take a look at all Corolla property for sale. If you have questions about location, features, amenities, price or whatever ... just call me at 252-599-2845. No obligation and, without asking, … (0 comments)

outer banks real estate: Every neighborhood is different. So is every real estate market! - 02/11/10 04:58 AM
EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD IS DIFFERENT. SO IS EVERY REAL ESTATE MARKET!
We compare everything ... even when we shouldn't. Apples to oranges. Mars to Venus. Buyers market to sellers market. Why do we do that?
In the search for truth or a reasonable facsimile of it, we compare snow to ice, and, well, the list goes on.
So what's my point? Well, as every neighborhood is different, so is every real estate market! We agree that my neighborhood, even my street, is different than yours. So why should we think that a sellers' market can be compared to a buyers' market?
Again, … (0 comments)

outer banks real estate: Buy Outer Banks real estate using the Big 3. - 01/26/10 05:42 AM
Buy Outer Banks real estate using the Big 3. I bet you're guessing Location. Location. Location. Nope. Not it ... but you did guess one out of three.
Here's the magic formula to find your piece of Outer Banks real estate:
LocationFeaturesPrice
The Big 3 are truly the key to finding that sanctuary, that dream, that special beach cottage you've always wanted.
Location of course covers what town, what part of town, what neighborhood. Then it takes another direction. Ocean front, ocean side, sound front, sound side, somewhere in the middle.
Features takes us to a physical property. Number of bedrooms … (1 comments)

outer banks real estate: Outer Banks Real Estate for sale in Duck NC - 01/24/10 05:55 AM
Outer Banks real estate for sale in Duck NC offers exceptional buys for those ready to enjoy resort living and pride of owning beach property. We offer a wide variety of locations, styles, and prices.
Look at a few great buys that can be yours in Duck NC. (Look below for price range statistics)
1 bedroom 2 bath condo on 1st level of Colony by the Sea with ocean views. $195,000. Lowest price in Duck buys you cozy fun on the beach for years to come. MLS 63973.
 
 
 
2 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath townhouse in Georgetown Sands close to best community … (0 comments)

outer banks real estate: Outer Banks Real Estate and Mortgage Lenders - 09/24/09 03:34 AM
Having a strong referral team for Outer Banks real estate is critical here. Mortgage lenders are certainly one of the key positions. This team of top notch professionals is perhaps more important on the Outer Banks than for your local primary home sales because our clients come from other towns and states. They do not have friends and neighbors to pass on a reputable name.
When a buyer purchases a second home perhaps with rental income or one for investment, the support professionals such as attorneys, lenders, insurance agents, home inspectors and others, can make the transaction a piece of cake … (1 comments)

outer banks real estate: It NEVER Rains on the Outer Banks! - 09/21/09 09:54 AM
Of course No Rain is what we wish for our Outer Banks visitors anytime. We know our tourists work hard and save all year to enjoy this magical place for a few days. So with tongue in cheek for those who wish they were here more often, I've come up with a few terms that seem more than appropriate to the Outer Banks. See what you think. Let me know if you have any more!
Rain -- Liquid sunshine or ocean mist Cloudy or Overcast sky -- Sunburn moderator Life guards -- girl or guy candy Should we slip and say "rain" we mean … (1 comments)

outer banks real estate: Outer Banks Homes with Your Price, Location and Features are Limited - 09/15/09 07:51 AM
Thare remains many fine Outer Banks Homes for Sale. The question is how many have your price, location and features? Many prospective buyers believe the numbers of available homes are so high that there is no rush to buy now. But ... while the number of Outer Banks homes for sale are high, the numbers greatly diminish when you begin to remove those not offering your price range, location and features. That certainly changes the picture.
Here's an example for you: Let's say you would like a home on the ocean side of Duck, 4 bedrooms with an ocean view. Sounds good. You would … (0 comments)

outer banks real estate: Why Buy Real Estate on the Outer Banks in a Recession? - 09/11/09 03:43 AM
You ask "Why buy real estate on the Outer Banks in a Recession? My reply is "Why Not!" Fear has gripped our nation and our economy for months. Frankly, it's time we move on.
We've heard comments about recession vs. depression. We need to get a grip! Let's look as some key numbers then you decide why you should buy real estate on the Outer Banks in a recession.
The "Big One" in 1929-39 gave us 25% unemployment. The Dow dropped 89%. Now that was u-g-l-y.
During the recession of 1973-75 we had 21% inflation and the Dow dropped 45%. Tough.
In … (1 comments)