Weston’s Law was enacted to set safety requirements for elevators in some short-term residential properties, which Governor Cooper signed in House Bill 619 in July of 2022. The law went into effect on October 1, 2022, and is designed to prevent injury or death caused by gaps in some elevators between the elevator car door […]
As we prepare to go into the new year, we thought you may appreciate a review of 2022 in real estate on Hatteras Island. It’s been another banner year for those invested in the Hatteras Island real estate market! Rising interest rates designed to cool inflation and the real estate market resulted a more balanced […]
“The following is reprinted with permission from the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS®” The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is the principal provider of flood insurance in the United States. Risk Rating 2.0 is a program of significant NFIP premium pricing reforms affecting both new and existing […]
Background Hey, everyone! I’m Carmen, NC 12 Realty’s online marketing and branding assistant. I wanted to introduce myself because from now on, I will be a large part of the company’s communication system – handling the social media, email marketing, blogs, and more!My connection to NC 12 is through my parents, Carla & Trafton, who […]
The Hatteras Island real Estate market made a 180 degree turn in 2020. Beach houses started selling quickly at higher prices than could have been predicted. Inventory is down and buyers need new listing options. As we move into 2021, there are a few things to consider if you are contemplating selling your Hatteras Island […]
It has been about 15 years since Hatteras Island’s last Seller’s Market. The tables have turned this year, and we are seeing many multiple offer situations, full or above asking price deals, and buyers feeling like they missed out as new listings are going under contract quickly. Inventory is down and Buyer activity is up, […]
As 2020 begins to wind down, we are counting our blessings and celebrating this record-breaking year in Outer Banks real estate. Who would have ever guessed that a pandemic in 2020 (along with amazing interest rates) would spark the best real estate market seen in 15 years on Outer Banks properties? This year has seemingly […]
Fall is an incredible time for fishing on the OBX and fishing is hot! My twin brother Gardner (seriously if I do not say hello in the grocery store it is him) and his wife, Beth came out last week and the four of us got to take a break for a few fish encounters. […]
A quick market update. It is HOT down here! Listings in all price ranges, including vacant lots, are selling. New listings, old listings, they are all showing and receiving offers. List price to sale price is pretty even. If buyers are looking at something they want, they’re making full asking price offers plus a little […]
It’s 3:15 AM when the first alarm goes off. The coffee has been brewed and it’s time to start his day. My husband, Andy, is a mate on a charter boat and his day starts early and ends late. By 4:00 AM he is at the boat preparing for a day in the Gulf Stream […]
