The secret to selling your home for more money in less time is all in how you present it. Your home should look so beautiful—both online and in person—that home buyers can’t help but fall in love at first sight. The best way to create that wonderful first impression? Start small and focus on the […]
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Radio Hatteras by Diane Lea
So how’s this for encouraging news in times when it is sometimes difficult to find uplifting stories in the mainstream media? Hatteras Island, with a population of approximately 4,500 permanent residents, just celebrated the third anniversary of its own radio station. Radio Hatteras broadcasts at 99.9 WHDX-FM from Waves and 101.5 WHDZ from Buxton. […]
3 Home Buying Mistakes That are Far Too Easy to Make
This time of year is ideal for looking for homes. Since springtime is a popular home selling season, you have plenty of choices when it comes to finding listings in your preferred location, in your ideal price range, and with your favorite features. With all of these options, it’s going to be a breeze buying […]
Say “Hello” to Warmer Weather: Spring Home Décor Tips for 2017
Nothing says spring quite like a bouquet of fresh flowers sitting on the coffee table and the sun streaming through the windows. Homeowners love any excuse to freshen up their home décor and welcome the new season, and if Pinterest is any indication, people love to bring the latest trends into their living spaces. Stay […]
Hurricane Matthew & Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men by Diane Lea
In the days and weeks after October 9, 2016, the day that Hurricane Matthew struck Hatteras Island, the drive down Highway 12 offered a shocking look at the face of disaster. Piles of furnishings, appliances, toys and water-soaked debris lined the sides of the highway. The first thought that occurred was “What is left for […]
7 Signs You’re Ready to Buy a Place of Your Own
Living in an apartment or rental home does have its perks: You can test out different neighborhoods and locations, you have the flexibility to move, and you have access to great amenities like a gym or pool. But there’s a reason that owning a home, rather than renting one, is a highly desired achievement. Maybe […]
7 Crucial Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Seller’s Agent
Your home is likely the largest financial investment you have, so it makes sense to carefully choose the right agent to represent you when you sell it. The best real estate agent will walk you through the whole process, showcase your home in the best light, give you feedback from showings and open houses, and […]
Fessenden Center by Diane Lea
History is all around us on Hatteras Island. The Hatteras Light and the Chicamacomico Life Saving Station symbolize the heritage of generations of lighthouse and lifesaving personnel. Our museums preserve artifacts of naval engagements dating from the Civil War and World Wars I and II, and a walk along the shoreline can reveal the remains […]
9 Moments All Home Buyers Experience
You’re armed with your pre-approval letter, your wants and needs list, and your knowledge of the real estate market. Now comes the fun part: searching for homes! Like any part of buying a home, the home search has its ups and downs. But once you’re living in your new home, spending weekends shopping for furniture […]
Beat the Winter Blues with Colorful Home Décor
The winter holidays and New Year’s have come and gone, and so have all the decorations. With no twinkling lights or festive ornaments brightening up its main living areas, your home can start to look a little bare. Not to worry! Here are a few winter home decorating ideas that can cheer you up and […]