Fall Fixups

Read through these helpful articles provided by local businesses to learn what they recommend you do to extend your season, prepare for next season, and protect your property for winter.

In The Doghouse

More people than ever are taking their dogs with them on vacation, and the Outer Banks is one of the most in-demand, dog-friendly beach destinations on the East Coast.

COOL POOLS

Living on the Outer Banks, it’s easy to become envious of the seemingly endless supply of vacation homes boasting amenities packages we could only dream of having in our own homes.

Pet Adoptions on the Outer Banks

They frolic on the beach and in the sound. They exude pure joy on boat rides and car rides. They strut up and down neighborhood streets like they own the place, sniffing every blade of grass and [...]

Spruce Up For Spring!

Spring on the Outer Banks: trees are budding, flowers are blooming, and homeowners are preparing for another busy summer season. “With another rental season just around the corner, curb appeal [...]

How Safe Are Our Rental Properties?

It seems like vacation rental homes are as commonly found on the Outer Banks as sand on the beach. According to numbers released by the Vacation Rental Managers Association, an average of 16,500 [...]

Homeworking Island Style

How many people do you know who work remotely from their home? I’m guessing you know at least one person working from home while living on the Outer Banks.

Spruce Up For Spring!

There’s something special about spring on the Outer Banks as it comes to life with vibrant flowers, first-class fishing, breezy hiking, and outdoor evenings warmed by campfire. Of course, spring [...]

Recycling: The Real Deal

No, not the person you were arguing with on Facebook, I’m talking about that drink bottle you just finished. You look closely at the packaging: Can you be recycled? Where will you go? Are you [...]

Don’t be THAT GUY!

There are many “Don’t be that Guy” moments that everyone should be mindful of while vacationing on the Outer Banks. Here are a few: 

New Holiday Traditions

Lately, new holiday traditions have been forged. Some as a result of COVID, some not. What are you doing different for the holidays this year?

Toys with a Past

With the Christmas season upon us sometimes it's fun to look back to see what toys we played with as a kid.

Comfy Corners

A simple or detailed space redesigned for 2021. away from daily intrusions. Check out our home trend examples of some super comfy corners!

Real Estate Bubble?

Is this a real estate bubble with a crash on the horizon? Or could this be the new normal when it comes to housing prices?

Outer Banks Shopping 2021

You won’t have to look very hard to find stunning local art, jewelry, handcrafted carvings, and places to satisfy your sweet tooth, and that “just right” souvenir to bring home from your [...]

The Outer Banks Real Estate Market

As with so many other aspects of our daily lives in 2020, the coronavirus pandemic takes the blame – or credit, depending on your point of view – for this red-hot housing market.

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