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…
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…
Mark’s Year as the 2020 President of the NC Home Builders Association Comes to an End Being installed as the 2020 President of the NC Home Builders Association was one of the greatest moments of my life. It was a very special occasion with many of my family members present and many of my special…
When Mark Martin was installed as President of the North Carolina Home Builders Association (NCHBA) in December of 2019, neither he nor anyone else could have imagined the challenges which lay just beyond the horizon. By March, with North Carolina and the nation squarely in the crosshairs of an unprecedented pandemic, a new playbook needed…
Mark and I would like to thank those of you that took time out of your busy lives to tour the Outer Banks Home Builders Association VIRTUAL Parade of Homes and to vote for Sandmark! We are extremely excited to win the People’s Choice Award for both of our homes and the Judges Award for…
The Outer Banks Home Parade of Homes 2020 is 100% virtual, free, and you are invited! Hosted by the Builder Association’s Association, the 28th Annual Parde of homes is VIRTUAL this year. Join us online Columbus Day weekend (Oct. 8-11) and view some of the most exciting and innovative homes on the Outer Banks. Professional…
It is hard to believe that two years ago we were spending two weeks in Italy with family and friends to celebrate the marriage of Amanda & Rocky. So much has changed in the past two years and we will always cherish our time in Italy. We hope one day to return and explore more…
Each month Sandmark Custom Home shines a spotlight on a local Business. This month we are featuring Beach House Furniture & Refinishing. Learn more about them below. Name: John Phillips Business: Beach House Furniture & Refinishing When was Beach House Furniture & Refinishing started? 2014 How long have you been in business? 45 years. Partners with father, in the…