From the Outer Banks Real Estate Blog….

Couple Seats Still Available on March 20th Outer Banks Foreclosure Tour

If you are considering joining us for the March 20th Outer Banks foreclosure tour, we still have several seats available. For more information visit the, Outer Banks Foreclosure Tour page. We will be viewing foreclosed homes in Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head.

     This is an great Kill Devil Hills home being offered for $236,000. Brick ranch with lots of curb appeal in a year round subdivision. This single level home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on a 12500 S. F. landscaped lot.

Attached garage, large porch on the front and private deck on the back of the home all contribute to the convenience and enjoyment of one level living. On those cool fall and winter nights enjoy a fire in the wood stove. The seller’s are offering a $3,500 carpet allowance to the buyer which will make the home move in ready! Don’t wait make this Kill Devil Hills home yours. 

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Plastic bag ban tested on Outer Banks

Manteo, N.C. — An experiment ordering big grocery stores to stop giving away disposable plastic bags on the Outer Banks took effect Tuesday.

The law requires big stores on the barrier islands to offer paper bags made of 100 percent recycled paper or coax customers to try reusable shopping bags. The law applies to large stores on islands or peninsulas in Dare, Currituck and Hyde counties.

Saw this on an Outer Banks real estate blog. The Examiner took a look at a Labor Day forecast for the Outer Banks. Let’s hope they are correct.

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Swimming like a fish in the largest fishbowl is not such a bad idea to enjoy your Labor Day weekend. It may be chilly but still to reach the 80’s over the weekend as the Outer Banks can bring a peaceful ending to a long summer breeze. Experience the clean air, the ocean wide and the gulls that fly pass squawking, not a bad way to end the summer.

Route 12 can be met may different directions, that is if you are coming from the Atlantic Ocean. There are only two ways to truly enter Route 12 of the Outer Banks, either take a ferry (1-800-byFerry) or drive from the north peak. This is one of the enjoyments of life that normally takes a couple of days, such as all three days of Labor Day weekend, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The Outer Banks Labor Day traffic should not be a serious issue.

Whalehead Club Wednesday Wine Festivals

Wednesdays in July, August and September from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Come and celebrate the interesting world of wines! All wine connoisseurs and novices are welcome! Enjoy a Wednesday afternoon of wine tasting and entertainment under the tents on the north lawn of Currituck Heritage Park. With your $20 admission adults can sample wines from North Carolina and the world; keep your souvenir glass; take a complimentary tour of the Whalehead Club; listen to popular local musical artists perform on the stage; sample food from local vendors. Children and leashed pets are welcome. Admission to taste the wines is $20 - parking free. For more information call 252-453-9040.

Are you looking to capitalize on today’s real estate market? Currently there are some tremendous opportunities to buy distress properties along the Outer Banks. We are currently tracking some excellent opportunities in towns like Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, Nags Head and more. The Outer Banks MLS is a great place to start your search.

The easiest way to learn more is to join the - Outer Banks Bank Owned Homes Newsletter. For those looking into distressed properties it is imperative to realize each Outer Banks bank owned home and short sale, is a unique opportunity and often are gone quickly. We are seeing great opportunities in desired communities like, Corolla Light, Monteray Shores, and Four Seasons in Duck. If you are serious about buying a bank owned home now, contact Dawn at 252 489 8687 for information on today’s best opportunities.

If you are looking for something that is not bank owned, perhaps a short sale can present the opportunity for you? Often short sales like other types of distress sales offer excellent opportunity to get a home below its current market value.

Our team is ready to get you into the investment or vacation home of your choice. Take advantage of today’s market while you still can. Today’s opportunities are moving fast.

(MANTEO) — The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau reported that domestic visitors to and within Dare County spent an estimated $777.41 million dollars in 2008. This is an increase of 1.9 percent from 2007, according to county-by-county data released by the North Carolina Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development.

“These figures reflect what we on the Outer Banks of North Carolina have always known, that tourism is our lifeblood,” said Renee Cahoon, Chairwoman of the Dare County Tourism Board. “The better we are at promoting tourism, the better our economic development will be.”

Gov. Beverly Perdue had announced earlier this year that visitors to North Carolina spent a record $16.9 billion in 2008, an increase of 2.1 percent from 2007. The figures come from the “2008 Economic Impact Of Travel On North Carolina Counties.”

One of the highlights of any vacation, is getting to do something you have never or don’t normally do. Taking advantage of the ocean and sound on your Outer Banks vacation is a must. If you have always wanted to take a kayak tour, rent a kayak or enjoy a surf lesson, be sure to check out Kitty Hawk Kayaks. It is a locally owned Outer Banks business that offers excellent tours and lessons. For more information on their services visit their website or give them a call at 866 702 5061.

I was fortunate to sit-in on one of their surf lessons. It was amazing for me to get back out surfing and to see the transformation of people who have never surfed into possible life long aficionados.

Definitely one of the highlights of summer is after a few days of no breeze or a slight breeze from the East, the visibility clears up and makes snorkeling off the Outer Banks beach, excellent. Snorkeling and kayaking are some of the highlights of an Outer Banks vacation. If you enjoy both, why not bring your snorkel set, kayaking or try your hand at spearfishing. This is a great video of a local guy spearfishing a triggerfish. This is about as good as the visiblity gets.

This is a great video of a local guy spearfishing a triggerfish. This is about as good as the visiblity gets.

The OBX Team’s Newest Listing! 4 Bedroom Nags Head Home

MLS - 62590
Address - 8725 S Old Oregon Inlet Road
NAGS HEAD
NC
27959
S. N.H. East/Old Oregon Road

Asking Price - $495,000
Income Hist. Last Year $31,783

This home is immaculate and move in ready. Freshly painted walls, new carpet, nicely furnished, new siding and HVAC Located just 3 lots to the direct beachaccess and has ocean views from the top level. After a day at the beach relax by the pool or in the hot tub. The seller is offering a free one year home warranty to the buyer!

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4 Bedroom Nags Head Home