Community is defined as a unified body of individuals with common interests. That definition describes perfectly the support that was shown on Saturday, January 12th. A group of local islanders came together to plan an event in memory of their friend, Jeffrey Quidley. The common goal behind this event was to celebrate Jeffrey and raise […]
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New Year, New & Improved Home Value
Could Remodeling Your Kitchen and/or Bathroom in Your Hatteras Island Beach House Help you?
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 […]
How to Buy a Home in One Year: A Step-by-Step Guide
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? […]
How to Sell Your Home During the “Off” Season
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 […]
Thanksgiving by Diane Lea
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, […]
Why You Should Buy a Home During the Off Season
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 […]
5 Tips Every Military Home Seller Should Know
Good Deeds by Diane Lea
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. […]