Whether you are currently a homeowner on Hatteras Island or are in the market to become one, you have probably asked yourself if remodeling the kitchen and/or bathrooms would be a good investment. If you own a home on Hatteras Island built more than 10-15 years ago, or are looking at homes built in that […]
Let’s start the new year off right. If you’ve been dreaming of a new home, it’s time to get started. Here’s a month-by-month guide to planning for and buying a new home. It’s about time to set your new year’s resolution, right? January: Brush Up on Your Market Knowledge The best way to get started? […]
Sometimes, life happens. Maybe you’ve been hired at a new company across state. Or a sudden change in your family requires you to take in a relative and you need extra space pronto. Perhaps you’re retiring early so you need to downsize. Whatever the case may be, you need to sell your home during the […]
November is often one of the most beautiful months on Hatteras Island. The hurricane season officially ends and the worst of the year’s storms are usually behind us. It is also a month associated with remembrance, never more so than this year, 2018, that marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, […]
Your personal home-buying schedule doesn’t have to correspond with the real estate market! In fact, buying during the “off season” can yield tremendous advantages. The “off season” differs depending on your specific location, but always refers to the period of time during a calendar year when both inventory and competition are low. Usually, this corresponds […]
Whether you’re retiring from the military and planning a move, or you’ve just received PCS orders to relocate, we’ve got your back. As a military homeowner, it’s always smart to have a game plan ready for selling your home on a timeline. Here are five tips to help get you there! Make a List of […]
Life on Hatteras Island is about more than natural beauty, active lifestyle and fresh seafood, though those amenities count for a lot of pleasure and satisfaction. Jim and I have found that there is a generosity of spirit here that carries through everyday activities, and when adversity strikes this spirit is most needed and appreciated. […]
It’s a common real estate predicament: selling the home you currently live in while trying to buy a new one. So… what’s the most efficient way to go about it? All in all, it depends on your situation. Are you willing to buy a second home without having sold your first one? Or are you […]
To cap off the summer fun on Hatteras Island, pick up your copy of Kevin McCabe and Kim Mosher’s latest publication Surf Dog’s Beach Safety Tips. This lively and helpful handbook features Surf Dog, a leggy, shaggy dog perched on a surfboard with shades on his nose and a lifeguard’s whistle around his neck. The […]
Buying a home shouldn’t be rocket science. You find the perfect home, make an offer to the seller, pay a couple of fees, and bam! You just bought a home. However, buying a home actually has a lot of moving parts which include a number of funny real estate terms you’ve probably never heard before. […]
