“Fake news” has become one of the trendiest terms of the decade—even when it comes to real estate. Homeowners are often bombarded with selling advice that promises to get their home sold quickly and for top dollar…but more often than not, these “tips” are nothing more than misleading—and can throw you off-track. As we near […]
Whether you’re heading down the street or to a new town, moving is always a tough transition. However, relocating across the country presents a whole new set of challenges you might not have considered. Picking up your life can be an exciting change, but it’s also a bit overwhelming. Need some help navigating the process? […]
The year is winding down fast, and with the upcoming rush of the holidays, it’ll be 2020 before you know it. With a new year comes new trends, and you can expect a number of home design shake-ups both big and small. Here are the top home features that are sure to be priorities for […]
A spirit of community is one of the most valuable assets of life on Hatteras Island, and in 2019 we’ve had plenty of opportunities to experience that spirit in our close-knit community life. Whether assisting each other in the arduous recovery from Dorian, a storm that decimated our neighbor island of Ocracoke and damaged many […]
Get ready to hang the lights, deck the halls, and spread some cheer—the holiday season is almost here! Juggling the holidays along with a home sale might be sound impossible (or at the very least, stressful), but we’re here to help you find the best way to balance both. Here are our top 4 tips […]
You’ve probably heard that spring and summer are the best times to sell your home, and we’ll be honest: they do have their perks. But with mortgage rates remaining low and motivated buyers steadily flowing into the market, this fall is shaping up to be a pretty profitable selling season. If you’re gearing up to […]
Here comes the good news we’ve been waiting for after almost three weeks of depressing video clips showing residences, buildings, cars, trees and docks damaged by tsunami-like waters flowing over Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands. The Island Free Press announced that two of the most heralded events of the annual Day at the Docks celebration will […]
If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard, “location, location, location!” on repeat. Finding the perfect city or town is one thing, but you’ll need to take it a step further. The right neighborhood matters more than you think, so before you start your search, we have some tips to help you find […]
With the advent of hurricane season, it’s time to celebrate the hardy nature of those of us who live on and visit glorious Hatteras Island. No event epitomizes the fortitude and creativity of the residents of our lovely island home more than the Day at the Docks festivities, scheduled this year for Friday, September 14 […]
One of our family’s favorite outings, with or without house guests, is a trip to the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras Village. Easy to locate, adjacent to the Hatteras ferry dock at the southern end of Highway 12, and recognizable by its distinctive architecture (yes, it is meant to look like the remains […]
