New Sandmark Custom Home in Martin’s Point NC Last year a family trusted us to make their dream of living on the Outer Banks of North Carolina a reality. With a demanding job in New York City and commuting to their home in Connecticut, this husband and wife of three active children decided it was time…
DetailsOuter Banks Home Builders Association Update May 2016 The theme of the May meeting of the Outer Banks Home Builders Association was Past President’s Night. The meeting featured many past presidents who spoke about the growth of the OBHBA on the Outer Banks. The first President of the Association kicked off the evening with an…
DetailsSave the Date for the Outer Banks Parade of Homes 2016 The 24th Annual Outer Banks Homes Builders Association Parade of Homes is scheduled for Thursday, October 6 through Sunday, October 9, 2016. This year Sandmark Custom Homes will feature the remodel of Bella, located on Scarborough Lane in Duck, North Carolina. Originally built in 2006,…
DetailsWondering where to eat out when visiting the Outer Banks of North Carolina? The choices are endless. Seafood, some good ole’ NC BBQ, Italian, Pizza, breakfast, burgers, donuts…..where do you start? Folks always ask us, where do the locals go? Well, here is a list of our local Outer Banks dining favorites, in no particular…
DetailsWhile May is not an ideal timeframe to start a remodel on the Outer Banks, it is a good time to start thinking about and planning your fall remodel. Remodeling can be a daunting undertaking if you have never done it before or if not prepared correctly. How do you get started? First, contact a licensed…
DetailsIn March, we brought you the story of a Southern Shores property owner whose home had been struck by lightning and was severely damaged by fire. You can read the story by clicking on this link When Lightening Strikes: A lesson in rebuilding, banks & insurance coverage. After months of dealing with their Insurance…
DetailsBefore we moved to the Outer Banks in August 1996, we vacationed here. There was plenty of discussion about building a new bridge over Oregon Inlet. 20 years later construction is beginning on the new Bonner Bridge. Built in 1963 with a life expectancy of 30 years, the original Bonner Bridge is a 2.7-mile bridge…
DetailsOur Pride & Joy: Sam & Amanda Martin It’s hard to believe that our children are now adults. When we moved to the Outer Banks of North Carolina more than 20 years ago, Sam was 6 and Amanda was 3. Growing up on the Outer Banks was a dream for our two beach babies! We…
DetailsThere is plenty to do at the Outer Banks of North Carolina! Planning to visit? Check out these upcoming events in June. Calendar of Events Lost Colony Performances Lost Colony Backstage Tours Inaugural Beer Craft Week – May 30 – June 5 Shallowbag Shag Beach Music Festival – May 30 National Running Day – June…
DetailsMark and I were saddened to hear of the passing of Jimmy Hewett, one of the landscapers we have worked with over the past 20 years. Jimmy Hewett, owner of Kitty Hawk Garden Center, passed away on February 1, 2016, from a heart attack. Jimmy greeted everyone with a smile and offered assistance when you…
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