It’s hard to say exactly what an OBX home is worth today with many homes selling for more than the asking price. Buyers today typically value homes more than just a few years ago. Why is that? Most of today’s buyers want to use them more or they believe it is likely that they can…
Here are a few life hacks and tips for folks coming to the beach for the summer or who are somewhat new to the Outer Banks lifestyle. Traffic Look at long-term weather forecasts and plan trips when not raining. Most vacationers will be on the beach during good weather. Sunny mornings early in the week…
This no-bake dessert recipe from Delish is hands down the most fun way to eat a banana split. Yields: 12-14 servings Prep Time: 20 Minutes Total Time: 4 Hours 35 Minutes INGREDIENTS FOR THE CRUST Cooking spray 2 c. crushed graham crackers 1/2 c. (1 stick) melted butter 2 tbsp. sugar Pinch kosher salt FOR…
Each month we turn a spotlight on a local subcontractor. This month we’re featuring Bill Jolly with Bill Jolly Wallpapering. Name: Bill Jolly When did you start Bill Jolly Wallpapering? In 1981 I started Bill Jolly Wallpapering and Painting, but the seed was planted in 1971 when I was 20 and I first learned how to…
I’m Kaye Jones, your mortgage resource in the Outer Banks with TowneBank Mortgage. In today’s competitive real estate market, it’s more important now than ever before for your customers to get pre-approved with a trusted local lender. Please reach out to me with any questions. I’m always here to help. Here’s what’s going on the…
It’s not easy getting all the information you need online when buying an Outer Banks property. Most likely you’ll need a combination of a few to see if you need to go investigate a specific property further. Here are three that are good to start with: National Real Estate Web Site: Starting out with one…
The spring temps are warming up and as expected so is inshore fishing. Mikey Sabadic, of Island Life Outfitters, has been running kayak fishing trips closer to the island and is having good luck catching trout and redfish. The bite is just starting to heat up. Weather patterns keep the sound temps fluctuating, fishing will…
The ultimate Fudgy Brownie Recipe from Natasha’s Kitchen. These homemade brownies are decadent and stay moist for days. Plus, there’s a secret ingredient that makes them super chocolatey without being overly sweet. The “Secret” Ingredient for Brownies: Just like with our Chocolate Cake, adding coffee amps up the flavor of chocolate without tasting like coffee. We used Instant Coffee…
Another busy month of home building on the Outer Banks. Check out Sandmark Custom Homes spring updates that we’ve been working on. We have been going nonstop to finish up 3 large remodels in Corolla, Duck, and Southern Shores. Still have some work to do but we have happy homeowners and that makes up incredibly…
I’m Kaye Jones, your mortgage resource in the Outer Banks with TowneBank Mortgage. Our current real estate market is seeing inventory at record lows and housing costs at record highs. According to Realtor.com, there are 50% less homes on the market right now as there were at this time last year. It’s more important now…