One of the great pleasures of living on Hatteras Island is the people you meet here. Many, like my husband and me, moved here after having lived and worked elsewhere. What is remarkable about these transplants is how many of them are willing to use their skills and talents to enrich their new community. And […]
To DIY or not to DIY? That’s the question on many homeowners’ minds when there’s a repair or home improvement project on their to-do lists. The good news is that you can do plenty of things on your own. But for other projects, you’re better off hiring a licensed contractor, plumber, or electrician to do […]
You’ve just bought a new home, and Fluffy and Fido are starting to worry about all the moving boxes going into the truck outside. Pets can easily become stressed during a move, which might cause them to lose their fur, become aggressive, or even run away. Luckily, there are a few things that you can […]
It’s always a pleasant surprise to learn that friends, neighbors and passersby have had previous experience with Hatteras Island and the Cape Hatteras National Seashore − or, as we fondly refer to it, ‘’the edge of America.” Yet sure enough, our recent visitors from Chapel Hill recalled camping here over 30 years ago when they […]
Ask anyone you meet and they’ll likely recall vivid details about their first roller coaster ride, their first day of school, or their first kiss. A first home purchase is no different! While buying your first home comes with its fair share of ups and downs, it will ultimately be an enjoyable experience you’ll remember […]
You’ve got to start somewhere when preparing your home to sell, but it’s not where you would think. Before jumping right into cleaning, decluttering, staging, and marketing, take some time to review. Having a solid understanding of the real estate market and the home selling process is essential for a smooth and stress-free sale. So […]
It is always a pleasure to walk the well-tended Lighthouse Road that winds from NC Highway 12, passes the entrance to the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Visitor Center and ends at the Cape Point access ramp. But too often I fail to pause and make the short detour off the pavement to visit the British Cemetery […]
Bright sunshine, warmer days, and a ton of new trends come with the change in season, and this summer certainly won’t disappoint. In the real estate world, these new trends revolve around the latest and greatest in wall colors and decorations, space savers, and creative living arrangements. We have our eye on a few interesting […]
Let’s face it, moving to a new home is no picnic. Moving day will be here before you know it, and you feel like there’s no way on Earth you can sort through all of your belongings and pack your entire life into a moving truck in time. We know how stressful a move from […]
Living by the sea seems to stir the creative juices, and the beautiful surroundings provide endless inspiration for artists, photographers, writers, musicians and craftsmen. The fifth annual Rock the Cape Festival, a celebration of the creative community of Hatteras Island, is on the horizon, so it is worthwhile to note the long and illustrious history […]
