Visiting the Outer Banks (OBX) of North Carolina in September or October? Wondering how to keep busy during the offseason? Check out the list of events going on in late September and October 2016. Eastern Surfing Association: September 18 – 24, 2016. The Eastern’s Best of the East Surfing Competition, Jeannette’s Pier, Nags Head, NC…
DetailsOn September 24th we will be walking in the annual Jim “Catfish” Hunter ALS Foundation Walk in Hertford, NC. Why do we walk for ALS? We walk in support of our family friends and Outer Banks residents, Jim and Barbara Dixon. In April of 2013, Jim was diagnosed with ALS. I go way back with…
DetailsUPDATE – Emerald Isle Couple’s Lawsuit over Beach Front Rights Town officials in Emerald Isle say the North Carolina Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss a beachfront property rights complaint against the town is a win for public beach access across the coast. Read the attached article. http://www.topsailadvertiser.com/news/20161214/nc-supreme-court-drops-case-over-beachfront-property-rights North Carolina Beach Lawsuit to keep a close eye…
DetailsTwenty years ago when we moved to the Outer Banks, we had three hurricanes in six weeks. What that taught us was to be prepared for a storm! Since then we have been through many hurricanes and “noreasters.” As each storm forms, we watch the weather reports and updates from Dare County and prepare for…
DetailsVisiting the Outer Banks (OBX) of North Carolina this August? Wondering how to keep the family busy when you need a break from the sun? Check out list of events going on in August. August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st, Outer Banks Wedding Association, Summer Bridal Mixers August 3rd – 5th Rainbow Puppets August 4th,…
DetailsSandmark Custom Homes features two homes for the annual Outer Banks Home Builders Association Parade of Homes, October 6th – 9th. This new home is at 217 Wax Myrtle Trail in Southern Shores. This classic coastal home designed by Sea Swept Design is the home of longtime friends Barry and Beth Pernell. Growing up Beth…
DetailsOkay, we had no idea that our listing of local dining favorites on the Outer Banks of North Carolina would be such a hit! So here are a few more local favorites that many of you submitted. And guess what? You right, we agree that these local restaurants are great dining places. How lucky are we…
DetailsSave the Date! 8th Annual Outer Banks Throwdown Surf Classic! The 8th Annual Throwdown Surf Classic is September 17th, 2016. The Throwdown Surf Classic is the largest family style surfing event on the Outer Banks. Each year this event grows, this year is expected to be the biggest and best. Last year’s event was incredible and…
DetailsA year ago Sandmark Custom Homes began work on the largest custom home we’ve built. Located in Martin’s Point, we highlighted this project last month in our monthly newsletter. This home design takes advantage of the amazing sound views. We are down to the final details of the finish work that will make this…
DetailsLook for the Purple Martin’s at the Manns Harbor Purple Martin Roost Did you know that for more than forty years about 100,000 Purple Martins visit the Outer Banks in July and August? You can find them roosting under the William B. Umstead Memorial Bridge which is between Manteo and Mann’s Harbor. The peak season for the…
DetailsLearn about new custom home and remodel projects, and find out what’s happening on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.