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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
