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Surf or Sound Realty makes $10,000 donation to Hatteras Island Meals

November 10th, 2023  · Community  · Real Estate
Surf or Sound Realty makes $10,000 donation to Hatteras Island Meals

Hatteras Island Meals, a longstanding and all-volunteer organization that provides nutritious lunches to elderly or homebound island residents five days a week, received an amazing surprise donation this week from Surf or Sound Realty. Launched in 1987 as an informal endeavor, where local folks prepared meals for their neighbors, it has grown to include around…Read More from Surf or Sound Realty makes $10,000 donation to Hatteras Island Meals

Gary Berryman honored with Kim Endre Good Neighbor Award from Outer Banks Association of Realtors

November 10th, 2023  · Real Estate
Gary Berryman honored with Kim Endre Good Neighbor Award from Outer Banks Association of Realtors

Gray Berryman with Carolina Designs Realty was celebrated at the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) Annual Membership Meeting as the recipient of the Kim Endre Good Neighbor Award. This award, sponsored by Steven Gillis State Farm & Rocket Mortgage, honors a REALTOR® who has made a positive difference in the community through their volunteerism….Read More from Gary Berryman honored with Kim Endre Good Neighbor Award from Outer Banks Association of Realtors

Midgett Realty celebrates 100th birth anniversary of co-founder Anderson Midgett

November 9th, 2023  · Real Estate  · Visitor Economy
Midgett Realty celebrates 100th birth anniversary of co-founder Anderson Midgett

It was November 9th, 1923, and a brisk day in the small island village of Rodanthe, ranging somewhere between 40 and 50 degrees. But no amount of chill in the air could cool down the ever-warming hearts of Mrs. Ersie and Mr. Theodore Midgett, which were actively bubbling over with joy as their second of…Read More from Midgett Realty celebrates 100th birth anniversary of co-founder Anderson Midgett

Having these nine home-rental documents at hand will make you a much better landlord

November 3rd, 2023  · Real Estate
Having these nine home-rental documents at hand will make you a much better landlord

As a landlord, staying on top of your rental cash flow, your accounting, your income tax, and your legal obligations all comes down to one thing: paperwork. Story by Melanie Kershaw, BelongHome.com While there are more interesting ways to spend your time, getting your documentation in order will go a long way in making your…Read More from Having these nine home-rental documents at hand will make you a much better landlord

Elizabeth City conducting housing survey through November 24

November 3rd, 2023  · Real Estate
Elizabeth City conducting housing survey through November 24

How easy is finding a home in Elizabeth City? City leaders want to hear your thoughts by taking the 2023 Elizabeth City Housing Survey. The survey runs through November 24, and takes just a few minutes. It will give the city valuable insights into how affordable, accessible, and fair our housing market is to our…Read More from Elizabeth City conducting housing survey through November 24

McDonald’s in Kitty Hawk closed by owner/operator in “real estate decision”

November 1st, 2023  · Food & Drink  · Real Estate
McDonald’s in Kitty Hawk closed by owner/operator in “real estate decision”

The McDonald’s in Kitty Hawk at the intersection of North Croatan Highway and Juniper Trail has been permanently closed by the local owner in what they call a “real estate decision”. Elizabeth City-based Tandem, Inc. is the franchisee that operates McDonald’s locations across the Greater Outer Banks and southeastern Virginia. The 2,655 square foot building…Read More from McDonald’s in Kitty Hawk closed by owner/operator in “real estate decision”

Monica Thibodeau receives Outer Banks Association of Realtors Career Achievement Award

November 1st, 2023  · Real Estate
Monica Thibodeau receives Outer Banks Association of Realtors Career Achievement Award

The Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® has awarded Monica Thibodeau, a distinguished REALTOR® and community leader, with the prestigious Career Achievement Award at their annual meeting held last month. This award is presented annually to one REALTOR® who has been a member for at least 25 years, who defines REALTOR® leader, and has made outstanding…Read More from Monica Thibodeau receives Outer Banks Association of Realtors Career Achievement Award

Southern Shores, Point Harbor, Kitty Hawk among fastest September home price increases in N.C.

October 30th, 2023  · Real Estate
Southern Shores, Point Harbor, Kitty Hawk among fastest September home price increases in N.C.

Home prices for September in Southern Shores, Point Harbor and Kitty Hawk ranked again as some of the fastest-rising in North Carolina when compared to a year ago. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places around the country. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the…Read More from Southern Shores, Point Harbor, Kitty Hawk among fastest September home price increases in N.C.

How real estate agents are using AI to entice buyers

October 28th, 2023  · Real Estate  · TECH
How real estate agents are using AI to entice buyers

When the pandemic hit, technological tools in real estate—from virtual tours to virtual staging—went from being fancy add-ons to required services. Artificial intelligence made its entrance into the real estate industry, offering new insights as well as creativity and efficiency. Processes and tasks like market assessment and property description, which had previously required several people…Read More from How real estate agents are using AI to entice buyers

Community conversation on property insurance to be held Thursday in Manteo

October 27th, 2023  · Real Estate  · Top Stories
Community conversation on property insurance to be held Thursday in Manteo

Dare County and the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® will host a community conversation on property insurance at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023, featuring two keynote speakers: Gina Hardy, CEO of the North Carolina Insurance Underwriting Association, and Joann Biliouris, general manager of the North Carolina Rate Bureau.  The North Carolina Insurance Underwriting…Read More from Community conversation on property insurance to be held Thursday in Manteo

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Community Real Estate November 10th, 2023

Surf or Sound Realty makes $10,000 donation to Hatteras Island Meals

Hatteras Island Meals, a longstanding and all-volunteer organization that provides nutritious lunches to elderly or homebound island residents five days a week, received an amazing surprise donation this week from Surf or Sound Realty. Launched in 1987 as an informal endeavor, where local folks prepared meals for their neighbors, it has grown to include around…Read More from Surf or Sound Realty makes $10,000 donation to Hatteras Island Meals

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Real Estate November 10th, 2023

Gary Berryman honored with Kim Endre Good Neighbor Award from Outer Banks Association of Realtors

Gray Berryman with Carolina Designs Realty was celebrated at the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) Annual Membership Meeting as the recipient of the Kim Endre Good Neighbor Award. This award, sponsored by Steven Gillis State Farm & Rocket Mortgage, honors a REALTOR® who has made a positive difference in the community through their volunteerism….Read More from Gary Berryman honored with Kim Endre Good Neighbor Award from Outer Banks Association of Realtors

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Real Estate Visitor Economy November 9th, 2023

Midgett Realty celebrates 100th birth anniversary of co-founder Anderson Midgett

It was November 9th, 1923, and a brisk day in the small island village of Rodanthe, ranging somewhere between 40 and 50 degrees. But no amount of chill in the air could cool down the ever-warming hearts of Mrs. Ersie and Mr. Theodore Midgett, which were actively bubbling over with joy as their second of…Read More from Midgett Realty celebrates 100th birth anniversary of co-founder Anderson Midgett

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Real Estate November 3rd, 2023

Having these nine home-rental documents at hand will make you a much better landlord

As a landlord, staying on top of your rental cash flow, your accounting, your income tax, and your legal obligations all comes down to one thing: paperwork. Story by Melanie Kershaw, BelongHome.com While there are more interesting ways to spend your time, getting your documentation in order will go a long way in making your…Read More from Having these nine home-rental documents at hand will make you a much better landlord

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Food & Drink Real Estate November 1st, 2023

McDonald’s in Kitty Hawk closed by owner/operator in “real estate decision”

The McDonald’s in Kitty Hawk at the intersection of North Croatan Highway and Juniper Trail has been permanently closed by the local owner in what they call a “real estate decision”. Elizabeth City-based Tandem, Inc. is the franchisee that operates McDonald’s locations across the Greater Outer Banks and southeastern Virginia. The 2,655 square foot building…Read More from McDonald’s in Kitty Hawk closed by owner/operator in “real estate decision”

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Real Estate November 1st, 2023

Monica Thibodeau receives Outer Banks Association of Realtors Career Achievement Award

The Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® has awarded Monica Thibodeau, a distinguished REALTOR® and community leader, with the prestigious Career Achievement Award at their annual meeting held last month. This award is presented annually to one REALTOR® who has been a member for at least 25 years, who defines REALTOR® leader, and has made outstanding…Read More from Monica Thibodeau receives Outer Banks Association of Realtors Career Achievement Award

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Real Estate October 30th, 2023

Southern Shores, Point Harbor, Kitty Hawk among fastest September home price increases in N.C.

Home prices for September in Southern Shores, Point Harbor and Kitty Hawk ranked again as some of the fastest-rising in North Carolina when compared to a year ago. Increasing mortgage rates have slowed growth, with prices even declining in some places around the country. But some areas are still seeing price jumps compared to the…Read More from Southern Shores, Point Harbor, Kitty Hawk among fastest September home price increases in N.C.

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Real Estate TECH October 28th, 2023

How real estate agents are using AI to entice buyers

When the pandemic hit, technological tools in real estate—from virtual tours to virtual staging—went from being fancy add-ons to required services. Artificial intelligence made its entrance into the real estate industry, offering new insights as well as creativity and efficiency. Processes and tasks like market assessment and property description, which had previously required several people…Read More from How real estate agents are using AI to entice buyers

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Real Estate Top Stories October 27th, 2023

Community conversation on property insurance to be held Thursday in Manteo

Dare County and the Outer Banks Association of REALTORS® will host a community conversation on property insurance at 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023, featuring two keynote speakers: Gina Hardy, CEO of the North Carolina Insurance Underwriting Association, and Joann Biliouris, general manager of the North Carolina Rate Bureau.  The North Carolina Insurance Underwriting…Read More from Community conversation on property insurance to be held Thursday in Manteo