In the season of giving, many local organizations and businesses often accept donations of clothing, household goods, and other gently used items to help those in need. Homeowners looking to downsize or preparing for a move (or just clearing up some space at home) can not only pay it forward by donating to a local […]
The weather is always a topic of interest to those of us living and visiting on Hatteras Island. And this year’s late fall weather has been exceptional. The days have been sunny and cool with moderate winds and lots of excellent fishing reported. Puppy drum, blue fish, trout and flounder have graced our table as friends […]
‘Tis the season — for goal planning, that is! Many people spend December reflecting on the year and creating a list of goals to aim for in the New Year, and recent home buyers are no exception. If you’re thinking about ways to preserve that “new-to-you” feeling in your home and keep the clutter at […]
Nothing can transform a home quite like a simple seasonal color palette. Whether you want to embrace the fall foliage, some holiday whimsy, or a little winter coziness, you can do all that with a few coats of paint and some well-placed splashes of color. The best part of all? Not only are these color […]
How often do you hear friends and visitors to Hatteras Island say, “I’d live here if I could figure out how to make a living.” Frequently, I’ll bet. That’s why Mark Martino, proprietor of Sunrise Seafood Market on Highway 12 in Avon, is exceptional. He did it. Mark is a Michigan native who came to […]
Picture this: It’s winter. It’s freezing. You still need to clear the last of the leaves from your lawn, but you’re finding every excuse to stay huddled inside your warm home and out of the cold, biting air. More than ever, you’re wishing your yard work would just do itself. Sound familiar? Maintenance and lawn […]
Many home sellers have considered skipping the real estate agent to save on closing costs, but very few have actually succeeded in seeing those savings. There’s a good reason: the average homeowner doesn’t have the rigorous training and real estate knowledge that a licensed agent does. But just what makes For Sale By Owner (FSBO) […]
The theme of “community,” a word defined as ‘a group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common,’ is one that keeps cropping up as I continue to enjoy my years on Hatteras Island. I’ve written about people and places that add to this sense of community, including museums, […]
From personalizing your living spaces to turning a profit when you sell, there are dozens of reasons why first-time home buyers can’t wait to find a home and make it their own. Though there are plenty of benefits of owning a home, here are the six benefits that stand out from the rest. 1. You […]
As another summer draws to a close, it’s time to share an update on the Hatteras Island real estate market. This year has provided much positive news in the real estate market as well as for the island in general. The Bonner Bridge Construction continues to amaze all that have had the opportunity to pass […]
