Subcontractor Spotlight: Cory Godwin Photography

Sandmark Custom Homes is pleased to shine a spotlight on local subcontractors we work with. This month’s subcontractor spotlight is Cory Godwin Photography. Check out our Q&A with Cory below. Name: Cory Godwin When did you start Cory Godwin Photography?  2012 What do you do at Cory Godwin Photography?  I am a photographer here on the Outer…

Planning Your OBX Lot Purchase

If you are planning on spending extended periods of time on the Outer Banks and also want a quality home with many new features, then purchasing a lot and building is a common solution. So, what should you do to prepare for a lot purchase? Probably the first thing to do is decide how you…

Outer Banks Changes

Everyone’s life changed in some way over the last year. There have been many impacts to the Outer Banks as a result of the pandemic but one that locals are beginning to see in this area is a shortage of housing. Many of the homes that our local workers have lived in are being converted…

Sandmark Update March 2021

We are enjoying this nice weather that March has brought to the Outer Banks. And nice weather means that construction projects are in full swing! We are busy with renovations and new home projects from Corolla to Kitty Hawk! Many of our renovations are complete house renovations along with expanding the floor plan. Making room…

Spring Lemon Cupcakes

Can you believe Spring is here already? With social distancing restrictions, I think everyone is ready for warmer weather and a chance to be outdoors, enjoy friends, and maybe even take a little time off work to relax and recharge! I love the bright colors of spring, the flowers blooming and that extra hour of…

Island Life Outfitters: March Fishing Report

Island Life Outfitters March fishing report indicates we should see the temperatures and the fishing warming up on the Outer Banks. January and February were not ideal fishing months in our area, but like most local outdoorsmen, Mikey Sabadic, of Island Life Outfitters, took advantage of the slow fishing season to do some hunting. With…

Remembering a Few Special People

On October 31st we lost Bill Jones with Northeastern Marine Construction. We met Bill when we moved to the Outer Banks in 1996 when he installed the pilings for our house. Bill installed the pilings in almost all of our new homes and remodeling projects since we moved here. Bill is missed by so many,…