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Town Report What’s happening all over the beach

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Real Estate & Business Briefs

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An editorial against offshore drilling R14 offshore oil versus marine life

The reality of seismic testing R16 home sweet home

Restoring a historic beach road cottage R18 hammertime

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ABOUT THE COVER The Pappendick-Heath House stands proudly on the beach road in Kill Devil Hills. Photo by K. Wilkins Photography.

Publishers Adam & Cathy Baldwin EDITOR Cathy Baldwin Photography K. Wilkins Photography Baldwin Video Productions Art Director Dave Rollins Graphic Design Adam Baldwin

Writers Cathy Baldwin Glen Baldwin Jeffrey Ballard Phyllis Cole Ivy Ingram Amanda McDanel Kip Tabb Michelle Wagner COPY EDITORS Glen Baldwin Michelle Wagner

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Spring on the and there’s a real concern that such testOuter Banks isn’t ing could negatively impact marine life. Kip always the warmest. Tabb’s article on page 14 takes a hard look at We’re all hoping for flip flops and board shorts, but the reality is usually fleeces and Uggs. We chose yellow as the decor color of the season (page 20) because it fulfilled our sunniest, warmest dreams. It also happens to be really freakin’ cheerful. Try sitting on the poof (pictured on page 20) and try not to smile. We dare ya.

Speaking of things that make us smile, check out the historic Pappendick-Heath home on page 16. It’s about as adorable as Outer Banks beach cottages come. Owners Lynn and Wayne Heath have poured their hearts into its restoration, and you can tell.

With its red shutters, rustic cedar shake, and inviting porch their year round home is a cheery standout on the beach road.

In less-than-beachy news, in this issue we investigate the realities of seismic testing in the ocean. It’s a controversial method for finding offshore carbon fuel deposits,

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the possible damage sound waves could do and gives insight from scientists in the field of marine acoustics. As a companion piece, Ivy Ingram, vice-chair of the Outer Banks chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, gives a heartfelt editorial against offshore drilling in her article “Not the Answer NC: A Campaign against Offshore Drilling” on page 11. Visit the website NotTheAnswerNC.org to learn how you can get involved in the cause.

If you want to keep up with the offshore drilling issue and everything else Outer Banks, visit our brand spankin’ new website northbeachsun.com. Our new site makes it easier than ever to keep up with community news and events. We are pretty pleased with it, and we’re excited to spread the word that it’s up and running.

As always, thanks for reading, and happy spring!

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ALL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY SALES

197 $372,973

By Phyllis Cole The Outer Banks real estate market is stabilizing. Prices are still dropping ever so slightly, but not drastically. Lot sales are up, which bodes well for the building industry (empty lots turn into new homes!). But, we’re seeing things are about where they were last year in the number of total sales. The best news is that distressed sales are dropping quickly and foreclosure filings are at their lowest point in years! Weather always plays a big part in the real estate market here and folks are concerned that the harsh winter for the northeast may slow the influx of potential buyers (lost vacation days, extended school year), but we’re hoping for the best.

The overall feeling out there from my fellow Realtors is that “things are looking up” and 2015 is going to be a good year. Of course, we say that EVERY year—we are the eternal optimists, after all.

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57 19 2014 2015

Phyllis Cole is the Broker in Charge at the Corolla office of Resort Realty and has been in north banks real estate for over 30 years. Feel free to email her at phyllis.cole@resortrealty.com with your real estate questions.

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TOWN REPORT

Rodanthe’s large new public beach access waits for Hatteras Island visitors. Photo by Baldwin Video Productions.

What’s happening in your town?

Here’s a report from all over the Outer Banks.

Kill Devil Hills Compiled by Kip Tabb

Currituck There is growing evidence that the Mid-Currituck Bridge is back on the front burner. According to Malcolm Fearing, Representative for District One to the North Carolina Transportation Board, a letter has been sent to Currituck County officials informing them that NCDOT was going to begin buying right-of-way rights in Aydlett, at the western terminus of the bridge.

Further evidence emerged during the January Commissioner’s meeting when commissioners refused to grant plats in a subdivision that would be located at the eastern terminus of the bridge in Corolla.

A December meeting held in Jarvisburg to address shortterm and mid-term traffic concerns in southern Currituck had great participation but showed how intractable the problem is. Although a number of ideas were presented, the underlying problem of one road and one bridge to handle the summer weekend traffic did not have a simple solution.

Duck The North Carolina Fraternal Order of Police recognized Officers Jason Rigler and Joseph Knight of the Duck Police Department for their actions in May of last year in saving the life of an unconscious woman.

The renovation of Wings is moving forward with a new look more consistent with the Town of Duck. According to Wings management, the store should be open and ready for business by April, one year after it was gutted by fire.

Sanderling resort is raising the roof on their building— going from two floors to three. There have been some unexpected problems. After they took the roof off one of their buildings in January, a winter storm moved in dumping rain on the exposed second floor and causing considerable damage. According to Sanderling officials, the plans called for an extensive renovation anyway, and the damage just moved the timetable forward.

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Southern Shores At long last—cell phone service in Southern Shores.

With the completion of the long-awaited cell tower at the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and NC 12, phone service should be available throughout the town.

Work is progressing on a new look for Southern Shores Crossing that will include more retail space and a second entrance and exit to NC 12.

Town Council passed a resolution calling on USDOT to designate the US 64/17 corridor between Raleigh and Hampton Roads an interstate road. If the corridor is designated an interstate highway, a number of road projects that are part of NCDOT District One’s budget would be funded federally. “It’s a long range visionary plan by the Governor’s office,” Mayor Tom Bennett said.

Kitty Hawk The big news coming out of Kitty Hawk was the February 9 public hearing on the proposed Municipal Service Districts (MSD). The Council is proposing an MSD to fund the town’s portion of the County’s interlocal beach nourishment agreement.

Although support for nourishment was almost universal, many of the speakers voiced concerns over the funding formula. As explained by Mayor Gary Perry, the MSD is how the town is going to fulfill their financial obligation in the agreement. How the MSD is going to be implemented has not been determined yet, but if the town chooses not to implement an MSD, it would not be able to participate in the countywide funding pool.

It looks as though medical and veterinary offices are going to be built on the north end of Putter Lane, just south of Regional Medical Center. Town Council approved conditional use permits for the site.

According to Police Chief Joel Johnson, the Kitty Hawk Police Department is working with Duck and Southern Shores to have officers at the intersection of US 158 and NC 12 on weekends during the summer. The hope is that with officers at the intersection, some of the gridlock issues will be alleviated. Johnson stressed, however, that there were no plans to ticket drivers for obstruction— pointing out that ticketing would slow traffic even more.

The town of Kill Devil Hills approved a zoning change that restricts the floor area ratio (FAR) of new hotels and multi-family construction along the oceanfront. Under the new ordinance, the floor area ratio must not exceed 40 percent of the total lot area.

The town has scheduled an April 13 hearing on proposed Municipal Service Districts that will be used to fund the town’s portion of the County’s interlocal beach nourishment project.

Nags Head Plans for developing the old Dowdy Park site into a town park are proceeding. The most recent plans include paths connecting the park with its neighbor, Nags Head Elementary School.

According to Dr. Tim Kana of Coastal Engineering, the firm that handled the Nags Head beach nourishment project, the town’s beaches are performing very well.

He did recommend some protective structures in the future. He also noted that the homes at Seagull Lane, in the center of a legal battle with the town, are to the east of where the dune line wants to form.

Dare County With the completion of a 6.2-acre beach access site in Rodanthe, the county is providing a much needed place for Hatteras Island visitors to access the beach. The site includes a packed gravel drive leading to 97 parking spaces, a wooden walkway to the beach, a gazebo and bathhouse with showers.

The original site was purchased in 2008 for $800,000, but an economic slowdown and a very complex permitting process slowed construction. The gravel road the county pushed through to the parking area crosses a small wetland, and multiple permitting agencies had to be coordinated.

After the initial purchase of the land, the county has not had to pay anything to create the beach access, receiving almost $900,000 in grants for the project.

Dare County Commissioners passed a resolution very similar to the Southern Shores US 64/17 resolution calling on USDOT to designate the route an interstate highway.

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Outer Banks Visitation Continues to Grow The Outer Banks is coming off a strong year and the data we’re seeing is pointing to continued growth in the local economy.

Particularly encouraging was the consistent growth in occupancy. According to analysis on the Outer Banks Visitor’s Bureau website, occupancy tax collections increased by 4.4% over 2013. Significant is the increase despite the loss in revenue in July because of Hurricane Arthur’s July 4th visit. Arthur made the earliest North Carolina landfall on record for a hurricane and disrupted visitation over one of the busiest weeks of the year.

Even with the loss of revenue over the weekend, July was still slightly up over 2013.

Consistent with the occupancy collections, food and beverage revenues were up (5.2%), as were sales tax collections (5%).

All these numbers do have some warnings with them. First of all, it’s raw data—there is nothing in this that would indicate if there have been price increases in goods or services. It is also for Dare County only. As an indicator of overall economic health, however, Currituck County sales tax collections were up 3.6% last year.

Nonetheless, these are good numbers indicating continued strength.

Compiled by Kip Tabb Photo by K. Wilkins Photography

Real Estate Sales & Construction Showing Strength More good news on the economic front—the Outer Banks real estate market is showing real signs of sustainable health.

Real estate sales in Dare County were very strong last year, up 23.7% based on land transfer tax collections. Corolla has lagged behind Dare County, and sales were down for the year, although there is considerable new home construction in the area.

Perhaps just as importantly, building permits are up 24.5% over last year—even though fewer permits were issued. That is probably another indication of how robust the local housing market is. The value of a permit for a new home is greater than that of an addition, and that greater value brings all the numbers up.

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A Decrease in Homeowner’s Insurance Rates It looks as though Outer Banks homeowners are going to be getting some good news on their homeowner’s policies. State Insurance Commissioner Wayne Goodwin went beyond denying an insurance industry request for a statewide increase. In December of last year he ordered a statewide decrease to homeowners.

The decrease will differ by area, but a first look indicates Outer Banks property owners will save around 9% over 2014 rates. The new rates will go into effect in June.

In rejecting the insurance companies’ 25.6% rate increase request, Goodwin said in a prepared statement, “After considering all of the evidence and data available, I have determined that no factors or events justified the excessive rates requested by the insurance companies.”

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The backhoes are out and the land is being cleared to better highlight the businesses in Southern Shores Crossing. Located at the intersection of US 158 and NC 12, the shopping plaza has been the home of Coastal Provisions since it opened, but has had a difficult time keeping other long term businesses.

Southern Shores Realty has taken over management of the shopping center, and plans call for creating better visibility and access. Currently the only access is just to the south of the intersection of the Beach Road and Ocean Boulevard. The planned second entrance will be on the north end of the property, allowing northbound traffic more time to access the turning lane.

Plans also call for creating more visibility for Southern Shores Crossing businesses. The grounds bordering NC 12 have been cleared and landscaping will begin when weather permits.

The new look and new management is already showing results; Barr-ee Station Outlet, one of the original retailers in the plaza, has reopened its Southern Shores store.

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SUN SALUTATIONS Danielle Taylor Earns Top Honors at Beach Beach Realty & Construction / Kitty Hawk Rentals named Danielle Taylor as the company’s agent of the year for 2014.

Danielle holds an honors degree in business and has 20 years of sales and marketing experience. Danielle joined Beach Realty in 2012 and quickly became a top producer.

Sales Manager Beth Urch says, “Danielle’s clients benefit from her executive level experience in sales, marketing, and customer service. The success she has achieved is a true testament to her work ethic, market knowledge, and strong negotiating skills.”

The agent of the year status is awarded to the Beach Realty agent achieving the highest volume of closed transactions for listings sold and buyer sales. Danielle Taylor works from the Duck office of Beach Realty & Construction/Kitty Hawk Rentals. She can be reached at (252) 261-6600, her direct line (252) 255-4315, or via email danielle@beachrealtync. com.

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In addition to being the firm’s Agent of the Year, John “The Sandman” Leatherwood earned the Coldwell Banker International President’s Circle award, an honor given to the top 6% of all Coldwell Banker sales associates worldwide.

Heather Sakers earns 2014 Coldwell Banker President’s Circle Award Since joining Seaside Realty in 2008, Heather has been one of the firm’s consistent top producers. Sakers earned the Coldwell Banker President’s Circle award – an honor given to the top 6% of all Coldwell Banker sales associates worldwide. This is the second year Heather has earned this prestigious award.

Beth Garcia & Team earn 2014 Coldwell Banker Diamond Award Beth, Zak and Debby Garcia are consistent top producers at Coldwell Banker Seaside. They have earned the Coldwell Banker Diamond Award, a level achieved by only the top 11% of all Coldwell Banker sales associates worldwide.

Elan Vacations welcomes new Property Manager Gloria Land Gloria comes to us with over 17 years of experience in the vacation rental industry. She knows the business inside and out, having worked her way from reservationist to property manager; she also holds her North Carolina broker’s License.

“I love meeting people and working with them to maximize the income on their investment,” explains Gloria. As an “Army brat,” Gloria has lived throughout the US and abroad. She settled in Kill Devil Hills where she lives with Merlin and Lili, her Border CollieAustralian Shepherd mixes. She also has a daughter, Casey, who recently graduated from NC State.

Owner Doug Brindley says, “Brindley Beach is proud to be chosen by sisters Tina and Romana Tice of Wright Property Management to carry forward their traditions. The entire staffs of Brindley Beach and Wright Property Management are excited about working together. We will continue our mission statement: ‘Service First, Fun Always!’”

Elan Vacations Introduces Reservationists Candice Catchings and Amy Larson

The WPM Office is located at 3719 North Croatan Highway in Kitty Hawk and will continue to offer the same high level of service they always have as part of the Brindley Beach family. The Kill Devil Hills staff has moved to this new location.

Candice Catchings has a degree in animal science from Virginia Tech and a North Carolina broker’s license. She has worked in residential construction and government contracting. Candice joined the Elan team as a reservationist in March 2014. She can be contacted at 252491-8787 or candice@elanvacations.com.

Century 21 Nachman Realty welcomes Chris Toolan and Veelee Donahue

Amy Larson is a former National Board Certified English Teacher with a Master’s Degree in School Administration from East Carolina University. She has lived on the Outer Banks since 1998 and is currently working on her broker’s license. She can be contacted at 252-491-8787 or amy@elanvacations.com.

Chris Toolan has many years of experience representing buyers, sellers, investors and developers. He’s a graduate of the University of Richmond and actively participates in community organizations such as the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce, Outer Banks Surfrider Foundation and the Outer Banks Home Builders Association. This diversified experience will be a wonderful complement to the team.

Chris can be reached at 252-305-1267.

Veelee Donahue has been a long-time resident of the Outer Banks. Her client-focused approach and attention to detail helps buyers and sellers meet their goals. She is a Board Member of the Dare County Master Gardener Volunteer Association and Dare County Swim Club. She enjoys sharing what she knows about the area and looks forward to helping buyers find their perfect home. Veelee can be reached at 252-207-1664.

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Heather T. VanderMyde earns special designation Heather T. VanderMyde with Ocean Realty has earned the prestigious Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist® designation in recognition of her experience, knowledge and sales in the luxury home market. “Heather is an example of a real estate professional who has worked to develop market knowledge and the special skills and competencies necessary to provide exceptional service in the fine homes and estates marketplace,” said Institute President Laurie Moore-Moore, upon announcing VanderMyde’s designation.

“Affluent buyers and sellers can turn to sales professionals who have this designation and be confident that they have special expertise and experience in the luxury home marketplace.”

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Not the Answer NC

A Campaign against Offshore Drilling

An editorial by Ivy Ingram, Vice-Chair Surfrider Foundation, Outer Banks Chapter / Photos by Julie Dreelin and Daniel Pullen Not the Answer NC is a campaign to bring awareness to not only the environmental impacts of opening the eastern seaboard to seismic testing and offshore exploration and drilling, but also the economic impacts which will reach far and wide especially in the event of a spill. Our campaign is rooted in the heart of Dare County but the message is spreading rapidly across the entire state, particularly in coastal areas. Not the Answer NC is maintained by the Outer Banks Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation and is based on a national campaign, Not the Answer under the worldwide organization Surfrider Foundation. It only seemed natural to bring it to North Carolina where political leaders are pushing hard for drilling.

and have really grasped on to this, evident in our almost 2,000 Facebook followers. In February, we hosted a meeting at the Black Pelican with national ocean conservation group Oceana. Randy Sturgill, campaign manager for Oceana, came from Oak Island, North Carolina, to share information with a group of 30 who gathered on a very cold and blustery evening. Randy presented the harmful impacts of seismic testing to marine life, the policies in Raleigh and Washington that impact decision making, and was an overall positive energy that reminded us we can win this fight. Everyone in attendance was ready and willing to help take this campaign to the next level.

The Federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Our goal is to let Governor McCrory Management (BOEM) Draft Five Year Drilling and other supporters know that while they Program includes plans for oil drilling in the may be attempting to bring jobs and eco- mid and south Atlantic. Fortunately for us, nomic development, they will eventually they are currently offering an open comharm the local economy that currently ex- ment period to get public input. This can be ists on the Outer Banks and in other coastal done by submitting written comments eiNorth Carolina communities. Chapter Chair ther on their website or at one of their scopMatt Walker says it best: ing meetings being held “Money washes up on our up and down the eastern shores every summer, in the This campaign seaboard. has morphed billions.”

The deadline for

It’s true; in 2013 North into something the comment period on Carolina’s coastal counties much larger their website is March generated 2.75 billion dol- than the 30, and a direct link for the comments can be lars ($128.1 million in state surfing found on our website taxes and $133.37 million community.

NotTheAnswerNC.org. We in local taxes) according to are asking people to perstate figures. That’s more than twice the public revenue that a 2013 sonalize their comments and explain how study by NC State University found offshore a potential disaster would impact them oil would bring in. directly.

This campaign has morphed into something much larger than the surfing community. People see that our beaches are in danger

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We have many other events planned including training sessions to get the facts out to our volunteers who can then disseminate

Just a few of the many locals against offshore drilling who posed for the campaign’s photo shoot. To see more photos, visit NotTheAnswerNC.org.

the information to other businesses, groups and organizations. The first meeting will be held in Nags Head. For more information, check our website. We’ll be participating in a national event called Hands Across the Sand in Nags Head on May 16th at 11:30. Details for that event will be on our website soon.

Going forward, our campaign will continue to focus on the economics, evident on our website featuring head shots of local people working in various industries in our community who are taking a stand against Big Oil. We will be holding another photo session and if you’d like to participate, you can find more information on our website and Facebook page, Not the Answer NC. We all stand to lose something, and that’s the

message we want Raleigh, Charlotte, and everywhere in between to know.

Even the youth of the Outer Banks are standing up to take notice. A local 10-year-old has created a website, KidsAgainstOffshoreDrilling.com. After researching the BP spill, she says, “It’s hard to believe that any politician could risk that again. It’s time they stood up for what will be my future and the future of the ocean.” On her website, she asks kids to write to their local and state elected officials as well as President Obama.

It’s time we stood up to protect our oceans, beaches, and economy. Offshore drilling is simply not the answer, North Carolina.

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Game room, large owners storage, screened porch and ocean view from crow’s nest. Plenty of room for a pool. $365,500 #8138

SOUTHERN SHORES - WEST SIDE - At 30+ feet above sea level this view is awesome! 3BR/2BA + sleeping loft. Hot tub on the deck gives a panoramic sound view from Duck to Currituck. Big kitchen, Garage, Lots of skylights and an open feel makes this Contemporary special! Nicely landscaped, and furnished (With some exclusions) this home is a GEM! $739,000 #8207

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SOUTHERN SHORES - WEST SIDE - This 3BR/2BA Brick Rancher is located on an oversize 3/4 plus acre lot. Living room features a wood burning fireplace. Kitchen has been remodeled. 2 car garage with “mud room” entry into home.

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Offshore Oil versus Marine Life

signals off the different layers in the bottom to get an understanding of the different layers of the bottom to map it that way.”

Story by KipTabb

The technology has improved dramatically since it was first introduced 50 years ago. Sound waves that do not reach the bottom cannot be used by the surveyors, so researchers have worked to concentrate the sound as much as possible.

As the Federal Government moves toward leasing offshore sites for gas and oil exploration, a controversial yet effective method for searching for potential carbon fuel deposits will be a part of the search, according to experts in the field.

“The reality is that the people who are doing seismic surveys want as much of their energy to go down as they can so that they can penetrate deeper and use smaller airgun arrays to get the sound into the bottom,” Labak said.

“Most of it is directed downward. There is a beam pattern.

Think of it like a spotlight. It’s not that narrow, but you can think of it that way.”

The Reality of Seismic Testing

Marine seismic surveys use powerful bursts of sound to penetrate deep into the earth’s crust to create maps of the substrata, maps that will be used by drilling companies to identify the most likely areas to find gas or oil.

The sound is able to infiltrate far into the sediment at the bottom of the sea. “Typically, it depends on the strength of the source, it depends on the sediment and a lot of conditions, but it can go one to two miles (into the sediment),” Stanley Labak, Marine Acoustician with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), said.

Termed reflection seismology, it has been a part of the oil exploration tool box since the 1930s, but it was not until the 1960s that geologists began using the method in the oceans.

On land, seismic mapping has relatively little effect on wildlife. In the sea, the concerns about the effect the sound waves have on dolphin, whales and marine life creates a very different picture.

How Seismic Surveying Works To understand why there is such widespread concern about the effect marine reflection seismology has on sea life, it is helpful to understand how the process works.

Labak presented this description in an interview in Norfolk: “What seismic surveying includes is an airgun source.

Airgun is the terminology in the industry since its inception when the airgun was created in the early 60s. But it’s not really a gun. It’s a chamber that has pressurized air in it, and at a set time, they release that air, and it forms a bubble and it creates sound. It’s an impulsive sound which is a broadband signal starting at very low frequencies going up to 10,000 hertz. Then they listen for the echoes of those

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There are other methods available for mapping the seafloor, but according to Labak they are not nearly as effective. “There really isn’t an alternative at this point,” he said. “They do supplement that with electromagnetic or magnetic surveys that can help some in the process, but it’s not going to do the large scale search and examination of a seismic body.”

The problem is that no matter how focused the beam of sound may be, some sound waves escape.

Environmental Impacts Seismic mapping is not a benign process. “Airguns are the main active acoustic sound source that may affect marine mammals . . .” the authors of the BOEM publication Environmental Impact Study (EIS) write.

Because sound is the medium used for exploring the seabed, animals, especially mammals such as whales and seals, that use sound for communication or hear in the range of the sound waves created by the airgun are at risk.

Trying to predict which animals will be most affected is difficult, and not as straightforward as understanding what will happen after the sound leaves an airgun.

“The propagation of sound in the water has been studied, especially by the Navy, for years. The modeling that exists today and is possible to be used—it’s not perfect—and the ocean is a constantly changing place, but within the restrictions and limitations of that we have a pretty good idea of how sound propagates in the ocean,” Labak said. “You

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“Some (sound wave) does leak out,” Labak said. “That is only part of the issue with sound in the ocean. When you start talking about acoustic propagation, the way that sound moves through the ocean, especially in deep water, there are a lot of things that happen.”

On land, sound travels in waves radiating out from the source in a predictable manner. Sound in the water, especially the ocean, behaves very differently. “We’re used to thinking of sound like we perceive . . . my voice going from my mouth to your ears,” he said. “That’s not true in the ocean. There are places in the ocean—in fact the entire ocean, where the sound reflects off the surface, and the signal that reflects off the surface is almost as loud as the original signal. But the big thing is the sound—it refracts.”

In other words, sound waves actually bend in the ocean, moving through the water to reemerge far from the original source. “There are places in the ocean that if you send sound out horizontally, within five miles it’s actually bent and going down to the bottom. Then it comes to the surface 35 miles away.”

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get to a much more complex problem when you say, ‘What’s going to happen with the sound that you produce and the impacts on animals?’”

The recently released EIS examines areas that are being considered for offshore oil leases and what the effects seismic mapping would have on the environment. In conversation with Stanley Labak and in reading the EIS, it is evident that BOEM is trying to lessen the effects of seismic mapping on marine life. However, concerns still remain that sound waves escaping from the beam will cause harm. “Although all mitigations cannot be effective 100 percent of the time, these measures undoubtedly will contribute to species protection . . . “ the EIS authors write.

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actual data indicating specific damage to marine life—scientists find it difficult to definitively assign an injury to a whale or seal to damage caused by seismic testing.

Predicting the effect seismic mapping will have on Atlantic marine life is not precise—there is not a definitive number. However, previous studies have indicated that the impact could be very significant.

In a 2005 Acoustic Ecology Institute study examining the impact of seismic mapping on marine life, the study noted: “There is a good body of evidence that whales avoid airguns, with their swimming patterns changed at ranges of 5-30km. Beyond marine mammals, a 1996 study in Norway showed that airguns lowered fish catch rates over a 2,000 square mile area, a 2004 study provided the first suggestions that airguns can cause long-term injuries in snow crabs, and surveys in 2001 and 2003 were implicated in the beachings of squid that died from unexplained internal injuries.”

In 2013 Matthew Huelsenbeck and Caroline Wood published “A Deaf Whale is A Dead Whale” for Oceana, an international environmental organization that has been raising concerns about how our oceans are Acoustic Receiver exploited. According to the study’s authors, the use of airguns along the eastern seaboard have the potential to severely damage 138,000 whales and dolphins, and disrupt behaviors of more than 13 million. The authors also point out that right whales frequent these waters, and there are only about 500 left in the world. They also cite the potential for disruption of sea turtle nesting patterns and the possibility that fish spawning cycles could be disrupted.

The conclusions are very similar to some of the worst case scenarios in the BOEM EIS.

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Restoring a Historic Beach Road Cottage

Photos by K. Wilkins Photography / Story by Michelle Wagner

Lynn and Wayne Heath have always been drawn to old things, so it is no surprise that in 1999 they fell in love with a quaint but rundown, half-century old cottage on the beach road.

“All I had to do was just look in the windows and I knew I just had to have this house,” says Lynn, sitting at the same kitchen table that has been at 302 N. Virginia Dare Trail for five decades.

All around Lynn are signs of an old house kept together with loving care by the couple who now share their charming historic cottage at the edge of the sea with daughters Annie, 9, and Ella, 6.

The house, known as the Pappendick/Heath cottage, was built in 1948 and registered as a Local Historic Landmark with the Town of Kill Devil Hills. The home is about a quarter mile north of Ocean Bay Boulevard.

It didn’t matter to the Heaths that the concrete porch was crumbling beneath their feet and the ceiling was sagging in when they first saw it. They knew the house was built well and there was potential to restore it. They put a bid on the property, which included the house and a smaller cottage to the west. It was on the market for just $138,500.

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After waiting six months with crossed fingers, Wayne and Lynn were finally handed the keys just before Christmas. Since then, they’ve taken the time to rebuild the cottage and bring it back to its original luster.

Along the way, they’ve made the house very much their own.

“It was originally a summer house with no heat, no insulation, and it barely had electricity in it,” Wayne said during a video on the town’s Local Historic Landmarks.

Among the 26 homes registered in town as Local Historic Landmarks, the Heath’s cottage is one of five lived in by year round residents. It is one of 18 houses in Kill Devil Hills built in 1948 or earlier.

Many passersby know the home for its bountiful and colorful garden in the summertime, red hurricane shutters, and lighted stars at Christmastime.

The Heaths removed the old asbestos shingle siding and replaced it with cedar shakes in 1999.

“Basically, if we didn’t buy this house, someone was going to buy it, tear it down and build a rental machine here,” Wayne points out in the interview. “We are really proud to live in an old historical landmark in Kill Devil Hills.”

The Early Years Former owner George Pappendick, a butcher from Roanoke Rapids, N.C., bought the property in 1945 when it had only the western structure, which at the time was a two-car garage with maids’ quarters upstairs. The Pappendicks converted the garage into a two-bedroom house between 1946 and 1947. Local contractor Rolland Balance built the eastern home in 1948.

The property was in the Pappendick family for 54 years and was passed down to children and grandchildren, according to town documents. George Pappendick, born and raised in Elizabeth City but later moved to Roanoke Rapids, vacationed on the Outer Banks since he was a child and often visited a friend whose father ran the Kill Devil Hills Lifesaving Station.

Pappendick’s son, Tom, visited the Heaths in the restored home several years ago and sat at the very same kitchen table where he had eaten as a child, Lynn said.

Later in a letter Tom told the Heaths that he remembered visiting his aunt and uncle who owned two cottages near Twiford’s store and the post office. “This was close to the end of World War II. I remember the black outs, beach patrols and blimp patrols, keeping watch out for German submarines and how scary that was as a little boy,” he wrote, adding that it was during those

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visits his dad learned of the property for sale now owned by the Heaths.

the Outer Banks have succumbed makes the structure even more remarkable,” the report states.

“I graduated from high school in 1955,” Tom wrote.

“Prior to that date, my brother and his friends from Wake Forest College would spend their Easter week break in both cottages. After my high school proms, my friends and I would drive to Kill Devil Hills and spend the weekend.”

Bringing the Cottage Back to Life

The Pappendicks rented the cottages throughout their ownership, always saving the first two weeks in June for their first trip of the season, according to the town report. The family vacationed later in the summer as well, “but according to Mr. Pappendick, nothing was better than those first two weeks.”

The sturdy house has weathered several major storms during its lifespan, including the Ash Wednesday Storm. The house didn’t receive any flood damage due to its slightly higher elevation. The cottage has also withstood the Halloween Storm of 1991 and Hurricane Isabel in 2003.

“The fact that these houses survived these major storm events to which many newer structures on

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Today, the Heaths are the first year-round residents of the home.

The one-and-a-half story cottages on the property are of typical Outer Banks style and have remained largely unchanged since 1948, with the exception of minor repairs and upgrades.

A portion of the gable roof on the second floor of the western cottage was raised to make room for two bedrooms and a wooden porch was also added. No additions have been made to the eastern house since it was built in 1948.

Both cottages have covered porches on their west sides and hurricane shutters have been restored on both homes in the same architectural style as the original shutters.

The Heaths converted the exposed attic of the eastern home into a master bedroom and the

cozy, rustic home has two bedrooms on the bottom level.

Many of the interior features of the home have been maintained, including tongue and groove wood paneling and wood floors, as well as many of the original tongue and groove pine doors with porcelain handles. The windows have been replaced, but the Heaths have recycled some into bookshelves and other furniture for the home.

The original kitchen table and iron beds are still in the house.

The western house has the original cypress paneled walls, exposed beam ceiling and kitchen cabinets.

As this historic home inches closer to its 75th birthday, there’s no doubt this quaint house on the beach road will continue to weather storms and serve as a historic landmark in Kill Devil Hills while the Heaths continue to care for it and call it home.

From left to right: The Pappendick-Heath Cottage on the beach road in Kill Devil Hills. An original lamp from the cottage’s early days. The kitchen table that’s stayed with the cottage through the years. The KDH Historic Landmark seal. Lynn Heath outside her front door.

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An Annual Checklist of To Dos

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Near the top of the checklist should be keeping debris, sand or any organic material six inches below any siding surface on your home. With our constant wind, materials collect rapidly. At times, this can be as easy as raking or leaf blowing the debris away from the house, but sometimes a bit of landscaping is needed.

This detail is typically the number one item noted on a home inspection, and should be done twice a year.

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Next up is checking decks and rails. I have customers spending thousands on replacing decks and railing, because harsh UV rays cause dried out, splinterridden surfaces. If you’re lucky enough to already have a composite deck, then this is one item on the list you need not worry about. For those who don’t have composite, applying a deck sealer yearly can keep your wood decking looking new for years to come.

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Water infiltration is a major issue in our coastal environment, but something we can prevent. A water infiltration inspection should be done every year, and then completed by removing damaged old caulk and installing new around doors, windows or any protrusion in your home.

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Checking window seals yearly is a good idea, too, as these can be damaged from use or just from age. Typically, replacement of seals can be done by the average homeowner. A leaky seal can let in gallons of water with every rainstorm or nor’easter. It’s easier (and much cheaper) to replace a seal than to replace the rotten wood structure that holds it up.

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I also suggest a yearly check for any mold growth. Removing clutter around the exterior of your home allows better airflow, which will help limit mold growth and save you from having to scrub mold-ridden surfaces. Also, keeping gutters and the downspout clean will help channel water away from your home’s foundation.

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One way to nip mold in the bud is a mold-retardant additive to paint. Ask your local paint store what the best additive is for the type of paint you are using.

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Let’s move inside now and start with a big-ticket item: air filters! Change these every three months at a minimum. I know these can get overlooked, as they are out of sight, out of mind. Ironically, the less expensive filters work best, allowing better airflow. Twenty-five dollars a year in filters can save you thousands on a new air handler, and makes for less dust and better breathing in your home.

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Fire extinguishers should top this list at least twice a year. Try to check the batteries in your smoke detectors at the same time, and always test these and your carbon monoxide detectors. A good reminder to do this is when we set the clocks for daylight savings time.

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How about your filter for the range hood? When was that changed last? These are easily forgotten and should be done at least once a year. And while you are at it, check any water filters, ice machine filters and dryer vent pipes; it’s usually recommended these should be changed at least once a year.

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Protecting your investment should be on everyone’s list of to dos. So, is there a way to stay ahead of the constant wear and tear on your beach home? The answer is yes, by making a checklist of things to be done monthly and yearly.

Preventative maintenance is a must for homeowners on the Outer Banks. Our beach community has its own unique set of constant repairs, including issues inside and out.

A great idea that can actually help you create your list is a home inspection. This is relatively inexpensive and can be done at any time during home ownership, not just at purchase. The home inspection can generate a list of preventive items specific to your home’s interior and exterior.

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And speaking of plumbing, we recommend a septic tank pump once every two years for rental homes, while year round homes can go closer to five years before pumping. Keeping ahead of the solid waste buildup can save you the cost of replacing a complete septic drain field.

Some homes need more maintenance than others. Direct sun and shady homes have different issues, and rental or year round homes are all unique in the amounts and kinds of wear and tear. Always consult a professional when in doubt. Outer Banks Home Builders Association can give you a complete list of qualified contractors.

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Jeffrey Ballard is a local licensed building contractor and the owner of Ballard Custom Designs, a division of B&B Contractors. Contact him at 252-489-9551 for questions, quotes or consulting. Check him out on Facebook at ballardcustomdesigns, or online at ballardcustomdesigns.com.

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Adorn an empty nook or end table with this retro bikini gal and her beach ball.

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Decorating with Yellow

Well, hello, spring! We’ve gathered the sunniest pieces from some of our favorite Outer Banks retailers to warm up your home and patio. Let the sunshine in!

Liven up your bedroom with a pair of yellow shutter-style end tables (center). Available at Daniels’ Homeport; see store for pricing.

Brighten your living room or porch with this durable rug by Dash and Albert. Made from polypropylene, this indoor/ outdoor rug is easy to clean and comes in many colors and sizes.

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Give your walls a pop of color with a cheery 30” x 30” octopus print.

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There are many things I love about my house. I love my backyard with its

protected trees and privacy. I love that we are in a cul de sac in a quiet neighborhood where my daughter can ride her bike. I love that we have an outdoor deck that is protected from those ocean winds.

And on the inside? Yes, there are a lot of things I love there, too. I love the soaking tub in the bathroom that we renovated with pale pink walls and grey stone floor. I love the Pergo floors that my husband and I laid ourselves after ripping out the world’s grossest Berber carpeting. I love the reading nook with its window seat and shelving for books that used to be a badly-designed, unused space. I love how we reworked the pre-fab oddly placed cabinets in the kitchen with open shelving made from boat runner boards. Yes, there are many things I love about my house because I created them.

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Yet, what I love most about my house is that it truly is a home. It is where we gather and play Candy Land for the 1,465th time on the living room rug. We spend hours in the kitchen baking everything from mud pies to crème brulee. I snuggle with my daughter in her room as I read her a bedtime story. My dog curls up in the sunshine streaming through the office windows. Will there always be renovating work that I would like to do? Absolutely. Yet being budget-minded and handy, we choose to tackle most projects ourselves and do them one at a time. Do I get it right most of the time? Sure, but sometimes I have to plan a new direction mid-project.

For instance, take the bathroom design project that started oh, let us say four years ago. I was visiting a friend’s home and everyone was asking about her recent guest bath design.

She led us upstairs and flipped the light switch and the group’s collective jaws dropped. Covering the entire vertical surface— every single wall—was a full-scale replica nautical map of the Outer Banks. From Corova to Ocracoke captured in detail were the inlets, latitude and longitude lines, tiny numbers indicating water depth, shipwrecks, a compass rose and more. It was one of the most incredible things I had ever seen. The owner hand painted it herself.

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Blown away, I had to take my husband to see it in person and then promptly decided that we were going to do this in our bathroom. You know those Pinterest “Nailed it” pictures?

Yep, #epicfail.

It’s not that the finished product came out so terrible; it’s just that the product never became finished. The base color is painted, the map outline is freehanded up on the wall, and that was three years ago. You have to look closely to see the pencil outlines. Most people just see the pale yellow wall, but I know. I know!!! It stares at me every day and calls out, “Too big for your britches this time, lady!” So now, I am taking a stand. You may call it the easy way out, but I’ve devised a way to still have my map with less time spent on the bathroom walls.

I’ve started collecting old maps. Some are generic world maps and some are from island getaways, theme parks, and nature trails we’ve visited. (You can purchase maps from places that are important to you or have meaning for your family.) Instead of creating an entire room, I’m going to focus on a feature wall. This would be great to do in a small space like my bathroom, but I bet a powder room, laundry room or walk-in closet would be amazing as well.

You can use either a removable wallpaper paste or simple flat pushpins to adhere the maps to the wall. Once the maps are secured in place, a tinted finishing coat—say an antiqued color polyurethane—will seal the paper and create a feeling of cohesion.

Another fabulous project checked off the list for under $50. Now, about that closet…

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By Glen Baldwin

Oh, Whoever Will Pick the Chickens?!

Thank goodness! A recent concern seems silly now due to three unrelated events: an email from a former student in Maine requesting a casserole recipe, a message in the “OBX Locals” page on Facebook, and a newspaper article.

I’ll explain.

During a conversation with my daughter-inlaw, I mentioned, quite petulantly I’m sure, my worry that as those of us church members in our sixties and seventies grow less energetic, who would take our place doing our various community service activities? Who might prepare meals for Ruthie’s Kitchen, which serves free dinners every Tuesday night at His Dream Center in Nags Head?

Who might stew and debone 75 chickens for the Holly Days Bazaar, a huge pre-Christmas event that raises money not only for All Saints Church but for the community outreach program? Who might cook breakfast and dinner, provide lunches, and stay overnight when a dozen or so homeless folks visit Room at the Inn for a week (a non-profit, churchbased program giving the homeless in Dare County three meals a day and a warm bed during the coldest months of the year)? All activities which, directly or indirectly, provide needed help to many here on the Outer Banks. And so I whined that

perhaps younger people didn’t have the same concern for those in need here at the beach, that they were too busy to spend time helping people less fortunate.

cheerful bundle of giggles whom everyone loved and still does. We’ve kept in touch on Facebook so she’d heard about all the frozen casseroles we make for Holly Days (remember those deboned chickens?) and wanted my recipes.

It seems her young son’s school friend had shared that his mom was going through chemotherapy for breast cancer. Remembering her young world being flipped upside down when her own mom went through something similar, Madonna stepped up, delivering homemade dinners, bread, whoopie pies and granola – comfort food for a family in crisis.

My next wake-up call was in the form of messages being volleyed on a Facebook page called OBX Locals. A conversation began regarding the plight of a homeless Vietnam Marine veteran.

Within a matter of weeks, through help from more than a few here at the beach, the remarkably humble fellow went from living in his car with his two dogs, to staying at a local and Although our age very generous motel, to—yes— a place of his own. During group might not this time, donations of money, dog food, and other charity abounded, and the final result has been testimony to the good be adding to the will which strums though our island life here at the beach. surfing economy,

Hah! Even now, my inner Both Madonna and the OBX Locals situation reminded me voice says blah, blah, blah we most definitely that plenty of people—not just us seniors—are givers as well: (and I’m sure my daughtermake a difference in the Facebook group Good Neighbors of the OBX, groups who in-law may have been biting volunteerism. sing to Spring Arbor residents at Christmas, Trashfest supher tongue). That day, howporters, Meals on Wheels helpers, and the ones involved with ever, I had the same feeling the Mustang Music Festival, to name a few. And those are only that many may have: who’s going to replace us? That’s hogwash, you say, and a fraction of the multi-age volunteers on the Outer Banks. you’re right. But it took an email from Madonna in Lastly, to really debunk my funk, came The Virginian-Pilot article. Apparently, Maine, a busy and many-voiced conversation in the influx of retirees to the Outer Banks has been growing, and although our OBX Locals, and a past article in age group might not be adding to the surfing economy, we most definitely The Virginian-Pilot to remind make a difference in volunteerism. We’re there to protect the turtles, to clean me of that. the beaches, to support the food pantry, and all the other charitable programs Madonna was a student in my freshman English class about 25 years ago, a bright and

our community offers. And because our haven continues to draw those folks who’ve loved vacationing here and now come for their waning years, we’ll continue to have a pool of people who’ll have the time and in many cases, the financial ease, to help.

Of course this all means that when I tire of deboning my chickens, someone else’s fingers will be ready and waiting to get greasy and make a difference.

How silly of me to think that I couldn’t be replaced! Our treasured spot will continue to thrive in “paying it forward” not only with the help of us seniors but the younger generation as well. No wonder this island is so special!

Glen Baldwin is a wife, mom, and grandmom who’s spent the past 45 years as an English teacher, greenhouse grower and real estate agent. Living here at the beach now, she’s waiting to see what her next career will be.

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Carova Beach Canalfront – 4-wheel drive area. 4 BR/4.5 BA. Peaceful setting for private getaway.

Attractive home in great condition with great views.

MLS #86504, $415,000. Call Ilona at Beach Realty & Construction, 252-261-6600.

Crown Point Oceanside – 5 BR/3 BA. Updated home with wonderful floor plan and furnishings.

Ocean views and tons of community amenities. MLS #86085, $439,000. Call Carolyne at Beach Realty & Construction, 252-261-6600.

Ocean Sands Semi-Oceanfront – 6 BR/4.5 BA. Fabulous ocean views and access directly across the street! Well maintained with upgrades. MLS #86681, $649,000. Call Joanne at Beach Realty & Construction, 252-453-3131.

Ocean Sands Oceanside – 4 BR/2 BA. Meticulously maintained cottage bursting with character and personality! Close to beach. MLS #86575. Priced right at only $309,900. Call Danielle at Beach Realty & Construction, 252-261-6600.

The Currituck Club Westside – 5 BR/5 FB/2 PB. High elevation with sound, ocean and golf course views! Rec room, pool and hot tub. Amenities galore.

MLS #86791, $799,000. Call Jackson at Beach Realty & Construction, 252-261-6600.

Corolla – Large, level lakefront site in Ocean Sands.

Short walk to the beach, pool and tennis. MLS 85948, $240,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, 252-261-7550.

Corolla – Unique, affordable oceanside lot in Monteray Shores. Neighborhood amenities. MLS 83471, $79,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales, 252-453-3000.

Kill Devil Hills – 19 vacant lots available in Carlyle on the Sound, a soundside community. Starting at $49,900. Varying MLS numbers. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, 252-453-3000.

Duck – 2 residential lots available in Sea Hawk in southern Duck. Great location. MLS 84025/84031, starting at $139,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, 252-261-7550.

Manteo – Boat slip in the heart of Marshes Light Marina. North side of Bayberry building. MLS 85695, $39,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, 252-261-7550 Nags Head – Multi unit commercial building between the highways. MLS 86832, $2,856,500.

Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, 252-4533000.

Kill Devil Hills – Centrally located lot w/great amenities. Easy beach access. MLS 84120, $119,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales, 252-441-9997.

Duck – Oceanfront home site in the much sought

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Corolla – Nice level homesite in Ocean Sands, 5 lots back from the beach. MLS 85945, $245,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, 252-261-7550.

Powells Point – 26,000 sf. commercial lot at a great price. Recently cleared. Access to county water. MLS 84318, $34,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales, 252-453-3000.

Duck Soundfront – 4 BR/4 BA, 4,400 heated sf.

MLS #83933, $535,000. Meticulously-maintained traditional style home. Stunning sunset views with upgrades throughout. Extras include attached one car garage, office, loft and sun room. Professionally landscaped yard with irrigation system. Call Carolina Designs Realty, Barry Breit 252-202-1043.

Southern Shores Oceanside – 7 BR/6.2 BA, 4,396 heated sf. MLS #80566, $850,000. Pondfront home with bulkhead and a short walk to beach!

Numerous upgrades, 6 masters, water views, elevator, game room with pool table and a heated saltwater pool. Call Carolina Designs Realty, Fran Kapinos 252-202-8467.

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Corolla – Opportunity to own a turn-key, wellestablished, fast paced restaurant in the highly desirable TimBuck II. MLS 85327, $149,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, 252-261-7550.

Duck – Quiet oceanside building site. Close to boardwalk and beach. Cul-de-sac location.

Sanderling. MLS 85551, $299,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, 252-261-7550.

Corolla –Vacant level lot, well treed, located close to indoor club facility. A quiet cul-de-sac. MLS 81675, $199,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, 252-261-7550.

South Mills – Corner lot cleared and ready to build.

Close to Suffolk, Norfolk and Elizabeth City. Private septic/county water. MLS 85570, $46,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, 252-453-3000.

Duck – Wooded lot on Sound Sea Ave. Pond front in the much desired community of Duck. Oceanside community. MLS 85178, $125,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, 252-261-7550.

Aydlett – High and dry X zone lot in a nice neighborhood. Peacefulness of Currituck, 30 minutes to the beach. MLS 81110, $36,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, 252-453-3000.

Corolla – 2 lots available in the ocean side community of Buck Island. Rare opportunity to build 8-10 BR homes. MLS 84788/84789, $160,000 each. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, 252453-3000.

Duck – Last one of a kind lot in Sanderling. Semioceanfront w/direct ocean access. Walkway in place. MLS 85421, $599,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, 252-231-7550.

Powells Point – Commercial lot w/approx. 200’ frontage on Caratoke Hwy. Recently cleared. MLS 84319, $94,500. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, 252-453-3000.

Duck – Outstanding 5 BR/4.5 BA oceanfront house in exceptional condition. Only used as a second home. Extensive renovations and upgrades over the years make this a must see beach getaway!

MLS# 86312, $1,695,000. Call Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty at 252-261-3800, www.cbseaside. com/86312.

Duck – This 7 BR/7.5 BA home is just steps from the ocean and perfectly located in the heart of Duck Village. Home is in like-new condition and is movein ready. MLS# 86340, $899,999. Call Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty at 252-261-3800, www. cbseaside.com/86340.

Camden – A truly one-of-a-kind 5 BR/5.5 BA property. This gorgeous, custom built home has stunning marble floors throughout and a heated in-ground pool and private hot tub outside. MLS# 86563, $1,399,000. Call Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty at 252-261-3800, www.cbseaside. com/86563.

Kill Devil Hills – Brand new construction! 3 BR/4.5 BA maintenance-free single family detached condominium. Experience single family living with all of the maintenance-free advantages of a condo in this stunning Collins model at Devonshire Place.

MLS# 86601, $379,000. Call Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty at 252-261-3800, www.cbseaside. com/86601.

Manteo – Gorgeous 3 BR/2 BA craftsman style Renaissance Construction home situated in the charming and selectively small community of The Flats. Located minutes to downtown Manteo, the sound, restaurants, the aquarium and the theater.

What a great location! MLS# 86663, $359,000. Call Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty at 252-261-3800, www.cbseaside.com/ 86663.

Kill Devil Hills – Prime commercial lot in Kill Devil Hills on N. Croatan Highway. 41000 sf. Includes 3 adjoining parcels. MLS 86877, $495,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, 252-261-7550.

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Kitty Hawk Westside – 6 BR/3.2 BA, 3,035 heated sf. MLS #85356, $399,995. Spectacular ocean views, convenient location and short walk to the beach combine to create a very special home.

Open floor plan, ships watch, private pool and hot tub. Call Carolina Designs Realty, Stacey Hinkle 252-202-5588.

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Nags Head Semi-Oceanfront – 5BR, 5 full BA, 2 half BA, ocean views, 175 feet to beach access, 4 decks, large great room/dining area with fireplace, large luxurious bedrooms. Absolutely stunning sunrises for entertaining in your solar pool. MLS 83130, $745,000. Call Carolyn Hickok, 252-562-2485.

Rodanthe – Cute little beach box waiting for a new owner to call home. Just down the road from the pier with great views. This house has 2 BR and 1 full and 1half BA, lots of decking around the house.

MLS 82862, $180,000. All reasonable offers will be considered! Call Carolyn Hickok, 252-562-2485.

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Corolla Soundfront – $879,000. Enjoy water views from this sophisticated soundfront home. This home is clean and contemporary with a spacious great room, bright and airy bedrooms, a well-equipped kitchen, game room, private pool and hot tub. 6 BR/7 BA. MLS #86858. Contact Susie Von Suskil, 252-453-3700.

Avon 3 Lots From Oceanfront – $849,000. The Tommy Bahama Home is the ultimate vacation rental with countless upscale details and resort amenities.

Includes a game room, private pool, tiki bar, hot tub and high rental income. 7 BR/7 Full, 2 Half BA. MLS #86788. Call Mark Massey, 252-261-7060.

Duck Oceanfront – $1,700,000. This home is an excellent beach retreat with 8 BR and plenty of space to accommodate large groups. Enjoy the perks of seaside living with outstanding ocean views. 8 BR/ 8.5 BA. MLS #86785. Call Susie Von Suskil, 252-453-3700.

Duck Oceanside – $635,000. Resting between the ocean and sound, this Duck home offers those wonderful views and amenities that vacationers love and buyers want. Private pool, game room, office and spacious sun decks are just a few of this home’s special features. 6 BR/6 BA. MLS #86745.

Contact Steve Clarke, 252-261-8686.

Southern Shores Oceanside – $659,000. This beach cottage was given a fresh makeover and it shows! The sparkling interior features 4 BR and a large kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Includes a private pool, two screened porches and spacious sun decks. 4 BR/3 BA. MLS #86740. Call Lauren Nelson, 252-2618686.

Corolla Oceanside – $389,000. Scenic surroundings and Corolla sunlight shine throughout this home’s open floor plan. This home features 4 BR, private pool, screened porch and spacious decks to enjoy those ocean views. Only 400 ft. separate the ocean from the front door! 4 BR/3.5 BA. MLS #86708.

Contact Randy Jones, 252-261-8686.

Lot in Manteo – 8.5-acre subdivision in downtown Manteo on Fernando and California lane. Owner said all reasonable offers will be considered. MLS 85676, $380,000. Call Carolyn Hickok, 252-562-2485.

Nags Head Westside – $205,000. This attractive beach box is just a short stroll to the beach and minutes from popular dining destinations and local attractions. New owners will benefit from the many recent upgrades. 3 BR/2 BA. MLS #86668. Call Mike Siers, 252-441-7156.

Ocean Sands Lakefront Corolla – This home has covered and open decks for relaxing with your very own lake view or swim in the private heated pool. Large rooms with 5 BR and 4 full BA, bottom floor has a game room for the family to enjoy time together. MLS 84346, $390,000. Call Carolyn Hickok, 252-562-2485. All reasonable offers will be considered!

Corolla Oceanside – $374,900. This well-kept vacation home is close to the beach and local attractions and offers many sought after amenities.

Includes a solar heated pool, hot tub and game room. The current owners continue to make improvements that new owners will benefit from.

4 BR/2 BA. MLS #86580. Contact Jack or Carol Riggle, 252-453-3700.

Avon Soundside – $294,787. Located off the highway in Avon, this comfortable coastal cottage sits on two large lots and is just a short walk to the beach. This cottage offers an open concept great room, spacious bedrooms and scenic sound views.

4 BR/3 BA. MLS #86570. Call Norm Campbell, 252-995-5891.

Corolla Oceanside – $527,900. Packed with curb appeal and desirable amenities, this warm and inviting home is built for entertaining. Well maintained and updated over the years, this home offers spacious, comfortable living spaces, beautiful landscaping, a private pool and hot tub. 5 BR/3 BA. MLS #86550. Call Jack or Carol Riggle, 252453-3700.

Southern Shores West Side – This 3BR/2BA brick rancher is located on an oversize 3/4 plus acre lot. Living room features a wood-burning fireplace.

Kitchen has been remodeled. 2-car garage with mud room entry into home. Small back deck off dining area adjacent to kitchen. $249,000, #8243.

Corolla Westside – 2BR/2BA condo in a great location; good for employees! Walk to the beach or many businesses. $117,900, #8260.

Corolla Westside – 2BR/2BA condo in a great location; good for employees! Walk to the beach or many businesses. $110,000, #8278.

Currituck – Jarvisburg – 2BR/1.5BA single family detached home. Property is commercially zoned acreage (1.3 acres) fronting Caratoke Highway.

There is a small older rental cottage on the property. $199,500, #8251.

Oceanside - This 5BR/5.5BA oceanside home has it all! Top floor offers large gourmet kitchen with granite counters and glass tile backsplash. Large open living room and dining area with tons of windows. Two master suites on the mid-level. Game room and full bath located on the ground floor with direct access to the private pool area. $769,900, #8274.

Duck Sound Front – Beautiful 3BR/4.5BA home located high on a bluff, 66 ft. above sea level. Glass everywhere for breathtaking views at every vantage point in the home and the decks. Pool, hot tub, pier, boat dock and a magnificent summer rental machine at $62,415 in 2014! $889,000, #8271.

Duck Westside – 3BR/2BA sound front Nantucket condo offers a sound front deck and sunroom! Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing setting or watch the boaters, kayakers and windsurfers cruise along the Sound.

Home features an open floor plan, large master suite with a jetted tub and access to sunroom and deck. $340,000, #8234.

Duck Soundfront – 2BR/1.5BA Ground floor condo.

This south end unit fronts directly to the sound with unobstructed views. Master bedroom with walk-in closet and its own private deck. Wood burning fireplace, screened in porch and garage. $224,900, #8264.

Southern Shores Oceanside – Charming 4BR/2.5BA home with a 13x29 foot pool and a hot tub on the top deck. This is a great rental in Southern Shores rental program, boasting $28,130 in rentals for 2014. Sold furnished with no exceptions. $424,900, #8262.

Southern Shores Oceanside - Charming 3BR/2BA beach cottage just 125 yards from beach access.

Meticulously maintained with many upgrades.

Ceiling fans throughout the house. Tile laid in kitchen and bathrooms. Newly added game room is an additional 480 square feet. Sundeck with furniture, outside shower and grilling area. $348,700 #8156.

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Southern Shores – West Side - At 30+ feet above sea level this view is awesome! 3BR/2BA + sleeping loft. Hot tub on the deck gives a panoramic sound view from Duck to Currituck. Big kitchen, garage, lots of skylights and an open feel makes this Contemporary special! Nicely landscaped, and furnished (With some exclusions) this home is a GEM! $739,000 #8207 Southern Shores Westside – This 4BR/3.5BA home features a salt water pool and hot tub in a desirable X zone. This home is gorgeous! Great floor plan with fantastic cook’s kitchen. $599,900, #8246.

Southern Shores Ocean View – This deluxe 4BR/3.5BA high elevation ocean view home has it all. Like new, quality furnishings and electronics, private pool with hot tub and Tiki bar. New updated appliances, great floor plan, lots of square footage, free internet and quick walk to the beach. $485,000, #8202.

Southern Shores Westside – 4BR/3BA pond front home with a saltwater pool and a custom built waterfall. This home features a large master suite with an impressive master bath. It also includes a 327 sq. ft. in-law suite. $435,000, #8265.

Southern Shores Westside Chicahauk – 4BR/4.5BA on a private, wooded lot in an X zone. Bright and airy living areas on the top floor for optimal sunrise and sunset viewing. Split-level design with private master suite wing. Game room with wet bar on lower level and second master and two bedrooms on mid-level. $398,000, #8227.

Southern Shores Westside – This 4BR/3BA contemporary home is centrally located on a very high lot. This is a spacious, open floor plan with lots of attic storage space and a 2-car garage.

There is also a den/office and a bonus room (FROG). Potential for a 5th bedroom and 4th bath. $369,900, #8247.

Southern Shores Westside – Very private 3BR/2.5BA home has a new roof and wood-burning fireplace.

The kitchen was remodeled in 2010/2011 and features tile backsplash with new stainless appliances. $274,990, #8267.

Martins Point Creek Front – Beautiful 3BR/2.5BA creek front home with 2-car garage. Superb creek and marsh views! New boat lift and terrific dock.

Immaculate landscaping. Huge game/media room.

Huge lot in a quiet location. $259,500, #8269.

Kitty Hawk Westside – 2BR/2BA Sandpiper Cay condo centrally located at milepost 4. Enjoy a quiet, cozy community conveniently located to restaurants, shopping and the beach. Great pool, tennis court, playground, picnic areas and much more! $132,000, #8270.

Powells Point Commercial – Great opportunity for office, bank or conversion to other use. This is a free-standing office condominium, SAMPAT Professional Center. Recent appraisal at $530,000. $495,000, #8263.

Kill Devil Hills – 3 BR, 2.5 BA. Really, almost everything has been done to this house. MLS# 86179. Just $199,900. Call Joe Staten at 252-9826136 or joestaten@sunrealtync.com.

Corolla – 6 BR, 5.2 BA. Great ocean views and elevator. MLS# 85432. Just $579,500. Call Paul Sabadash at 800-820-8810 or paulsabadash@ sunrealtync.com.

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