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KEEPING OREGON INLET OPEN
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COVER and ABOVE Gorgeous details are everywhere at the Lynn Cottage in Avon (page R10). Photos by Milepost Portraits.
R18 offshore drilling What the politicians are saying
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R20 west side story The rennaisance of Kill Devil Hills
R10 home spotlight The Lynn Cottage in Avon
R22 fab under $50 The belles of the Ball
R12 FUNDing oregon inlet Keeping our highway to the sea open
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WELCOME! The old Nags Head style cottages are iconic to the Outer Banks with their shuttered windows, wrap around porches and screen doors that open up to the beach. We often feature homes of this nature in the North Beach Sun because they are so beloved and are very much an architectural style unique to our area. The Lynn Cottage, designed and built by Coastal Cottage Company, keeps the bones of an old Nags Head style cottage but has an interior that’s modern-meets-industrial. The result is truly one-of-a-kind. Check it out on page 10. It wouldn’t be a North Beach Sun issue if we didn’t cover—at least somewhere in our pages—the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge and Oregon Inlet. Having an open inlet is absolutely crucial to our economy, but maintaining the inlet has become an ongoing and extremely expensive endeavor. We delve into the current reality of the situation (dredging, dredging, and more dredging to the tune of $7.2 million per year), and discuss other possible alternatives on page 12. As the fight over offshore oil and gas exploration heats up, we thought we’d go straight to the source(s). Kip Tabb gets North Carolina politicians to go on
record regarding their opinions on the matter. We found that while the majority of the beach community is strongly against offshore drilling, state and regional politicians take a much different position. If we feel like we’re being steamrolled, it’s because we are. There aren’t many voices speaking up for us, so we have to speak up—and loudly—for ourselves. Read the perspectives of our elected officials on page 18. This beautiful sandbar is delicate. She acts as a shield for the rest of the state against storms and tides, yet because of her beauty we choose to live and vacation here. We must remember that the choices made now—whether by us or by politicians—will affect the Outer Banks well into the future. I hope we can all do our part to protect the Outer Banks so that our children and their children can one day know the sandbar we’ve all come to love. As always, we hope you continue to follow us online at northbeachsun. com, as well as on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Enjoy the issue and have a happy summer!
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1st quarter 2015 vs. 2014
Sand Sales Buzz
unit sales for single family homes
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residential lot sales
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Q1 STRENGTH By Phyllis Cole
total sales volume for lots
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According to the latest statistics from the Outer Banks Association of Realtors, residential sales are up by 10%, bank owned sales are still declining and overall inventory is down for the first quarter of 2015 as compared to 2014. That’s good news.
residential inventory
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While we haven’t seen prices increase yet, fewer distressed sales and overall increased sales with lower inventory is likely to encourage prices to rise. It won’t happen right away, but for the first time in many years, many agents are seeing buyers finally pulling the trigger on purchasing an Outer Banks property after years of looking. Fewer distressed sales inventory makes for a good market for selling. If a home is priced correctly and in good condition, it WILL sell. In short, market conditions are good for buyers and sellers, and after the busiest spring in years, Outer Banks agents are looking forward to a big summer!
land inventory
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commercial inventory
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Data provided by Outer Banks Association of Realtors.
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Phyllis Cole is the Broker in Charge at the Corolla office of Resort Realty and has been selling Outer Banks real estate for over 30 years. She wishes to thank her fellow Realtors, Paul Sabadash, Matt Myatt, Jack Riggle and Mark Massey for sharing their insights into market conditions. Please send your real estate questions to phyllis.cole@resortrealty.com.
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TOWN REPORT What’s happening in your town? Here’s a report from all over the Outer Banks.
Senate Bill 369 There are a number of references in our Towns Page to Senate Bill 369 (SB 369). Entitled Sales Tax Fairness Act, it has caused a lot of concern on the part of Dare County elected officials. What the bill would do is distribute the sales tax North Carolina now collects from the counties back to the counties on a per capita or population basis. Dare County collects more sales tax per capita than any other county in the state, so this bill would create huge financial shortfalls in municipal and county budgets. The primary sponsors of the bill, Senators Harry Brown, Brent Jackson and Ben Clark represent districts that would be collecting the revenue from Dare County and other tourist destination coffers.
Currituck County At an April 6 meeting, county commissioners passed a resolution terminating the 23-year relationship between the county and the Whalehead Trust. Currituck County will assume day-to-day operations of the historic building. Currituck County Information and Communications Officer Randall Edwards said the move will benefit the county financially and create a more efficient operation. “The benefit is that it will save the county money,” he said. “The county has been making an annual $800,000 donation to the Whalehead Trust. We’ll be able to use county employees to operate the facility, and we’ll be able to use marketing resources of our Department of Travel and Tourism.”
Duck The town has presented its 2015-16 budget. The budget is approximately $6.9 million and includes revenue derived from the new Municipal Service Districts (MSD) that will be used to fund beach nourishment. In his notes on the proposed budget, Town Manager Chris Layton expressed confidence in what was being presented, but he did raise concerns about the possibility of SB 369 being passed by the state legislature. A public hearing on the proposed budget will be held June 3. The lineup for the 9th Annual Duck Jazz Festival has been announced with Maceo Parker headlining. Parker, a North Carolina native, brings a tight, funky beat to the stage with a virtuoso sax performance. The Jazz Festival will be the Sunday of Columbus Day weekend, October 11. R6
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The newly rebuilt Family Life Center at the Ark Church in Nags Head.
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Southern Shores The Capital Improvement Planning Committee (CIP) unanimously recommended future street improvement projects for the upcoming year. Town Council will hold a public hearing on the recommendations at its July 7 meeting. After attending a local government conference in March, Commissioner Leo Holland reported widespread concern regarding SB 369 among North Carolina coastal counties.
Kitty Hawk After hearing testimony from Town Manager John Stockton that SB 369 would cost the town $467,000 and force the town to raise property taxes by 4.7 cents, town commissioners voted unanimously to support a resolution in opposition to the proposed law. As public hearings on the proposed MSDs to pay for Kitty Hawk’s share of the county wide beach nourishment project ended, the commissioners spoke on the subject. After explaining how the commissioners developed the MSDs and why, Commissioner Emily Klutz commented on why she feels the plan is important. “I do support the creation of the Ocean Impact Municipal Service District,” she said. “As a resident of the Municipal Service District paying the higher rate, I believe that the District’s share of the costs is a fair allocation based on the direct benefit received by the district.” Councilman Craig Gariss’ remarks seemed to sum up the feeling of the entire council. “Kitty Hawk is our home,” he said of why he felt the proposed MSD plan was the best available.
Kill Devil Hills During their April meeting, town commissioners adopted a resolution opposing SB 369. Kill Devil Hills and Nags Head are working to develop a common set of rules and regulations to allow beach driving between the two towns.
The Town of Nags Head has declared Tar River LTC Group, the operator of Colony Ridge, in default of its lease agreement with the town. In exchange for a $10/month lease rate, Tar River was required to perform $1.5 million in improvements. According to the town, Tar River has failed to meet the minimal requirements of the lease agreement and has been notified on a number of occasions that they were not fulfilling the terms of the lease. Nags Head holds the certificate of need, a document that allows a care facility to operate. Under the law, if Tar River is found in default, placement of the existing patients at another facility is the responsibility of Tar River.
Manteo With Paul Charron and Sharon Enoch ramping up their brewing operation at the Full Moon Cafe and Outer Banks Distilling open for business with Kill Devil Rum, Manteo seems to have become the place to go for a mini-tour of craft made spirits. There is a bit of irony in this. In 2011, Manteo was the last town on the Outer Banks to allow liquor by the drink.
Dare County Voting unanimously in support of a strongly-worded resolution opposing offshore drilling for oil and gas, county commissioners reaffirmed an earlier county resolution and joined a growing chorus of coastal voices raised against developing undersea carbon energy resources. Commissioners petitioned the state to allow Dare County to charge a 1/4 cent sales tax, with the revenue to be used to support dredging operations at Oregon and Hatteras inlets. According to Commissioner Warren Judge, progress is being made in developing a plan to nourish the beaches on the north end of Buxton. Severely damaged by ocean overwash during a series of winter storms, the beach seems to be a good candidate for nourishment. Although the hotels and businesses in Buxton are on private property, the beach is part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore and National Park Service regulations require its own permits.
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Outer Banks Economic Picture Remains Upbeat It’s still much too early to predict what the year will look like, but early signs—and they are very early— point to continued strength for the Outer Banks economy in 2015. Housing starts and building permits are slightly ahead of 2014 through March, and land transfer fees are keeping pace with 2014. The continued strength in construction seems to be affecting area unemployment rates. The off-season unemployment rate has been edging down for the past few years, which may be a result of more workers needed in construction. An informal survey of property management companies shows July and August bookings equal to or a little ahead of previous years. Property managers did express some concern about June. Many schools in the northeast are not getting out until the end of June due to a harsh winter.
Outer Banks Visitors Center Event Site The winter took its toll on more than just schools in Pennsylvania and New York. The bitter cold the Outer Banks experienced in January and February slowed construction at the Outer Banks Visitors Center Event Site, pushing back the opening by almost a month. Plans originally called for Soundside Live to be the first event on May 7, but organizers had to move to Jennette’s Pier. As the North Beach Sun goes to press, the first event scheduled at the site will be OBX Brewfest on Sunday, May 31.
Shores at Nags Head In partnership with SAGA construction, Resort Realty’s Shores at Nags Head will be ready for renters this summer. Directly across from Farmdog Surf School on Virginia Dare Trail in Nags Head, the six homes include the distinctive luxury touches that are the hallmark of SAGA Construction. The three-story, eight-bedroom, 5,000 square foot houses include the SAGA signature wall-to-wall sliding glass door on the third floor, creating a panorama of the Atlantic Ocean. NORTHBEACHSUN
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Phoenix Rising from the Ashes: The Ark Church in Nags Head When the Family Life Center of the Ark Church was destroyed by fire in October of 2012, a popular and important gathering space for kids and families left the Outer Banks scene. Before the coals of the fire had completely cooled, though, Pastor John Lewis declared a new family center would be created. Two and a half years later, it looks like his vision will be fulfilled. With an anticipated for grand re-opening in mid-June, the new Family Life Center will be improved and expanded. Skating will still be a part of the mix, but there will also be a baseball field, soccer field, kitchen, full basketball court, batting cages and volleyball.
Barrier Island Station Gets a New Name, New Look When Gold Key Resorts purchased Barrier Island in Kitty Hawk, they changed the name to Beachwoods and set about changing the feel and look of the facility. The $2 million-plus renovation is scheduled for completion in mid-May. With an expanded visitor’s area, improved boating facilities, and old siding replaced, the new look is appealing and in harmony with the surroundings.
Mid Currituck Bridge Back on Track? It looks as though the often-delayed, years-in-themaking Mid Currituck Bridge may become a reality. Viewed by many residents and visitors as the most effective means to alleviate the chronic weekend traffic jams in Currituck County and Kitty Hawk during the summer, the project became a divisional priority in the last round of NCDOT ratings. At a cost of $410 million, the project will be a toll road, spanning the Currituck Sound at Aydlett on the mainland and entering the Outer Banks between Corolla Village and Timbuck II shopping plaza. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2019 and be completed in 2022. In the interim, steps are being taken to alleviate the weekend traffic jams. The towns of Kitty Hawk, Southern Shores and Duck have entered into an agreement to station an officer at the intersection of US 158 and NC 12 in Kitty Hawk where the first bottleneck occurs. Working with the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, local towns, and a number of property management companies, the word is going out that for vacationers staying south of Kitty Hawk, it may be faster to go around the Outer Banks and enter through Manteo.
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SUN SALUTATIONS Rodney Everhart Joins Beach Realty Sales Team Sales Manager Beth Urch is pleased to announce that Rodney Everhart recently joined the Beach Realty & Construction / Kitty Hawk Rentals sales team. Rodney moved to the Outer Banks in 2009 after serving as the managing broker of a real estate firm in Stuart, Florida. Previously he owned and managed land and megayacht habitat development groups in Florida and the Bahamas. Rodney launched his sales career in the automobile industry and owned and operated multiple new car dealerships in Wilmington and Durham until 1995. Throughout his career, Rodney has stayed active in his community and served at many levels including the Chamber of Commerce, the NC Aquariums, Rotary International, NC Marine Fisheries, UNCW Foundation Board of Trustees, and as President in 1990 of the NC Azalea Festival. Rodney works from the Kitty Hawk office at Beach Realty and can be reached at (252) 261-3815 or via email at rodney@beachrealtync.com.
Ron barrett earns sales distinction Real Estate Broker Ron Barrett earned “The Eagle” Award with Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales for 2014. This award signifies the top producer in real estate sales for the company. Ron is a Senior Associate Broker at the Corolla office of Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, located at 1023 Ocean Trail in Corolla, where Ron has 30 years of experience selling Outer Banks properties. Contact him by cell at 252-202-8999, toll free at 877-642-3224 or at ron@brindleybeach.com.
Anna hunt is top producer Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales would like to congratulate our top producer to date for 2015. Anna Hunt has topped the board in sales so far this year with multiple land and residential sales. She is the broker-in-charge at the new Kitty Hawk location at 3719 N Croatan Highway. Way to go, Anna!
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Beth Garcia & Team Named Seaside Realty’s Agents of the Quarter After winning the firm’s Agent of the Month Award in each of the first four months of 2015, the real estate team consisting of Beth, Zak and Debbie Garcia are Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty’s Agents of the Quarter. David Hines Earns 2014 President’s Circle Award A veteran Outer Banks real estate broker, David Hines has won numerous awards during his tenure at Seaside Realty. Hines was honored with the 2014 Coldwell Banker President’s Circle award, an honor given to the top 6% of all Coldwell Banker sales associates worldwide. Kent Copeland Receives International Diamond Society Award Kent Copeland is no stranger to the various nuances of the Outer Banks real estate market, given the fact that he’s been selling and purchasing homes in the area for three decades. He was recently awarded the 2014 Coldwell Banker Diamond Society Award, an honor bestowed upon the top 15% of all Coldwell Banker sales associates worldwide. Lisa Strydom Earns International Sterling Award Since joining Seaside Realty last year, Lisa Strydom has been one of the firm’s top producing sales agents. Strydom was recently awarded the Coldwell Banker International Sterling award, an honor given to only the top 20% of all Coldwell Banker agents worldwide. R8
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Structural I-beams are on display throughout the home.
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The open-concept layout is best appreciated from the loft.
coastal meets industrial Coastal charm on the exterior blends with modern industrial detailing (left).
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a t o u r o f t h e ly nn c o tta g e i n av o n What happens when you gut an old Nags Head style home and recreate the interior with a mix of modern and industrial elements, keeping just enough of the coastal style to make it feel like a beach house? You get the Lynn Cottage in Avon. But that’s not exactly what happened. The real story is that Michael York, owner of Coastal Cottage Company, designed and built the home from the ground up in Avon for Michael and Jackie Lynn of Arlington, Virginia. York, with his extensive design background, needed inspiration and a style around which he could create the ideal home for the Lynn family. They imagined what it might look like if they had moved and gutted an old Nags Head cottage and gave it the inner workings of a modern industrial home. “You have to have something to start with,” says York. “You have to nail down a concept and a theme, and then bring in what the owner loves.”
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Working with the Lynn family’s concept of a central pavilion and their love for modern and industrial styles, York wanted to be sure the home fit in with its surroundings. The result is a home that takes the best of the old Nags Head style architecture and integrates clean lines, warm tones, modern colors and industrial elements on the interior. “It didn’t take us long in the beginning to get on the same page with the concept,” says Michael Lynn. “He had some ideas and I had some ideas and we put them together.” Building from afar, the Lynns had to trust York and his vision. “Mike’s pretty meticulous, and I realized as we went along that we could trust his decision making,” says Lynn. “He wasn’t afraid to tell us, ‘That’s not going to work’— whether it was picking a finish or whatnot.”
The front entryway with customdesigned African mahogany doors.
Undertaking a home of the Lynn Cottage’s magnitude—4,115 square feet sprawling over two lots—was no easy task. York and his crews had to work through two hurricanes and three floods, which stretched out the building process to nearly 14 months. Other factors, including building in a flood plain and complying with CAMA regulations, added to the difficulty and time. 12-foot pilings were used to elevate the home and keep it safe from high tides and floodwater. Perhaps the most complex aspect of the home’s construction involved bringing in an enormous steel I-beam infrastructure that was prefabricated in Virginia and re-assembled and constructed, using a crane on-site. The beams act as an integral part of the structure and the aesthetic of the home and also create the framework for the pavilion feel, forming a peak in the center of the living area. Beneath the shiplap maple ceiling and cedar
roof beams in the middle of the open-concept floor plan stands a floating fireplace. York made sure that the center of the fireplace was seethrough at perfect eye-level to take advantage of the water view. Adjacent to the living area is a state-of the-art kitchen, complete with a restaurant grade Wolf stove, Sub-Zero refrigerator, ice maker, wine refrigerator and over-sized modern farmhouse sink. The oven’s hood adds an industrial element to the kitchen, with exposed ductwork. Cozy Kitchen outfitted the kitchen with custom Wood-Mode cabinetry, with recessed door fronts for a cottage look and modern drawer pulls. Throughout the home on accent walls or tile work, York thoughtfully and deliberately incorporated the owner’s favorite color, lime green. The kitchen backsplash behind the stove is a lime green subway tile. While designing the home, York made sure to include details and touches that kept it from feeling to cold. “We chose a warmer floor—American Black Walnut—to offset the colder, modern elements,” says York. Great attention was given to windows, walls, and doors throughout the home. For wainscoting, York used a custom-milled pine. The windows were all trimmed in walnut, and many of the interior doors were custom-made using the same profile as the windows. Exterior doors were all custom-designed and crafted out of African mahogany. The homes sleeping quarters are sectioned off from the rest of the living space by double pocket sliding doors, creating a quiet retreat for the family. Moving upstairs, York created an open loft area and additional bedroom, which can only be described as a bunk room on steroids. The two side-by-side bunk beds are each double beds, with custom milled shiplap pine and an industrial style rails and ladders made of galvanized pipe. Inside the bunks are lights for reading and iPod chargers. The outside space of the Lynn Cottage is equally impressive, with large Brazilian hardwood decks, stainless steel cable railing, a 150’ boardwalk leading out to a dock on the sound, an oversized infinity edge hot tub, in-ground swimming pool with a volleyball net and seating area, and a 24’x24’ screened-in room complete with a cultured stone, mason-built wood-burning fireplace. The finished home is a masterpiece of exquisite design and meticulous craftsmanship. “I was blown away by the way it all came together,” says Lynn. “To this day, my wife and I will be sitting there at night and we’ll just catch ourselves looking at the house—the house is architecturally stimulating. I look around sometimes and I can’t believe it’s really our house.”
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On board the dredge Currituck as it clears the channel under the Bonner Bridge.
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Oregon Inlet Our Highway to the Sea Photo courtesy of Dare County Story by Kip Tabb
As Oregon Inlet continues its inexorable migration to the south, closures of the main channel have become more frequent and threaten a multimillion dollar Outer Banks maritime industry. Periodic dredging of the channel has proven to be a stopgap measure, but the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE), responsible for keeping all navigable waterways clear, has seen its funding slashed and there are no funds available for the long term dredging that Oregon Inlet requires.
An increase in taxes In an effort to fully fund ongoing operations at the inlet, Dare County commissioners this spring approved a request for legislation allowing the county to increase the sales tax by a quarter of a cent and have those funds applied exclusively to dredging operations. Projections indicate the tax would raise an additional $3.3 million. “I’m certainly not one for raising taxes, but it’s important to get that inlet open,” Board of Commissioners Chairman Bob Woodard said. “It represents so much potential revenue to the tune of about $600 million to the economy.” Commissioner Beverly Boswell was the sole dissenting vote, raising concerns that the tax would impact families who could afford it least. Food items, however, which would have the most impact on lower income families, were specifically excluded from the request for legislation. The cost to consumers would be 25 cents on $100. The bill is being sponsored by Representative Paul Tine (I).
Current state of dredging A dredge has been at the inlet since March, hoping to return the channel to its authorized 14’ depth, but as of mid-April, the channel was still difficult to navigate. The local fishing fleet, though, has been able to find a way to get to the ocean despite the obstacles, according to commercial fisherman Dewey Hemilright. “Fishermen are having to find their own way,” he said. “We’re going down 17 spans on the (Bonner) Bridge.”
COE. “We have a preliminary memo of understanding with the Corps that they will keep a dredge on hand for 340 days a year for approximately $7.2 million,” Woodard said. However, even with the revenue from the sales tax, Dare County will need more money. When Oregon Inlet shoaled up this winter, U.S. Congressman Walter Jones was able to locate $1.2 million in emergency funding, according to Woodard. There are other funds that have entered into the mix. The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau gave the County $300,000 and North Carolina matched that figure. Nonetheless, Dare County is still short of the $7.2 million needed to keep a COE dredge on hand year round.
Legislation designed to help Keeping shallow draft inlets like Oregon Inlet open is a problem throughout North Carolina, and the state legislature recognized that. SB 160, co-sponsored by Senator Cook, would create a fund for the purpose of keeping shallow draft inlets navigable. Although designed as a supplemental source of revenue for dredging operations, it would provide substantial funds. The bill is still in the midst of the legislative process. Because it is considered a navigable waterway, Oregon Inlet is considered part of our national transportation network but because of budget constraints the COE does not have the funds needed to keep the inlet open. With limited funds at its disposal, the emphasis is placed on deep water ports such as Norfolk or Morehead City. Although Woodward recognizes why the priorities are placed as they are, in his remarks he points to a larger issue. “It’s sad that the federal government is letting their infrastructure throughout this country go by the wayside,” he said. Woodard says keeping Oregon Inlet open is an investment both for financial benefit and a moral and ethical priority.
The channel is deep enough there for any of the boats, but the spans are closer together, the clearance much lower, and the current stronger. “It’s scary. We’re pushing the limits,” he said.
“It’s a $235 million charter boat industry. That’s the potential there,” he said. “We’ve got major boat builders over there in Wanchese who can’t get their boats out when they’ve finished them. We’ve got commercial fishermen. It’s devastating to an industry that’s done so much for so many years to bring revenue to this state and to this county.”
County officials have been trying to craft a permanent solution to the problem and have a working agreement with the
“Something needs to be done on an ongoing basis to keep the inlet open. It’s too important,” Woodard added.
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Is There an Alternative to Dredging? The Nerang River Delta in Australia is similar in many ways to Oregon Inlet; a spit of land that is unstable and borders an inlet that is in a state of constant flux. In 1986 the state of Queensland completed construction on what was then and still is the largest sand bypass or eductor system in the world. Since that time Australian governments have gone on to construct a number of sand bypass systems. The concept is fairly simple—sand and water are sucked into underwater jets, the sand is separated out, the water is pumped back into the sea, and the sand is pumped away from the inlet. At Nerang River, they have been using the sand to nourish their beaches. Is it a practical alternative to dredging Oregon Inlet? That’s tough to say. When it was completed in 1986, the Nerang River sand transport system cost $7.2 million—that translates to $15.5 to $20 million in today’s dollars. That figure, however, comes with big caveats. Although the sea by the Nerang River transports an estimated 500,000 cubic meters of sand annually, that is less than the amount of sand that passes by Oregon Inlet, so any system constructed at the inlet would probably cost more. Also, more recent bypass systems have been more expensive. That price tag can be balanced against a lower operating cost. Sand transport systems take relatively little energy to operate—they use the power of the moving water to force sand and water into the eductors. Because sand is an abrasive material, there will be maintenance costs associated with the system. However, ongoing costs are significantly less than annual dredging.
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trees are budding, birds are chirping, and homeowners are in a mad rush to repair everything that took a beating from the previous year’s rental season. With this mad rush, it’s easy to overlook a most important system: your HVAC. If you want to “keep your cool” throughout the season, you should always do a spring maintenance check on your HVAC. Change filters and run the units through their paces. Most HVAC contractors offer a package to do this, and for a few hundred dollars the service could save you thousands, not to mention bad reviews from unhappy guests. Another way to “be cool” is by using energy efficient windows and doors. Our new building codes specify Energy Star materials. This low-e glass includes a UV tint and energy efficient frames. When existing windows don’t meet this requirement, replacing your windows is an option. In some cases this can be as unobtrusive as replacing just sashes, as opposed to the complete frame.
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Of course, applying a tint or installing solar shades can not only save energy, but also keep your heating/cooling system from overworking. In some cases, removing screens to discourage guests from opening windows can help immensely with energy costs. In that vein, automatic doorclosing systems are inexpensive and will do what your renters sometimes forget to do.
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One of my customers lives in France, and they can monitor their HVAC system in Southern Shores with an app on their cell phone. This is not an expensive system and works directly through Wi-Fi. It allows you to adjust the limit minimum or maximum of your system remotely and will alert you of any issues that may occur. When the home is empty, it also allows remote access for adjustment of the thermostat on your departure or arrival.
If you’re building a new home, check into the new products available. There Smart thermostats like those made by Nest are a are some green products that help great way to control temperature remotely. stop the UV heat at the source before it enters the attic area, basically reflecting any heat back out at the roof sheathIf all this new technology is too much for you, ing level. This also works well on wall sheathing but you are still looking to make your system with the same concept in mind. more efficient, an easy fix is as simple as replac-
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Technology is advancing at a rate almost impossible to keep up with, but a good HVAC contractor can help clue you in to these advancements. With today’s innovative technologies, we can now monitor our homes from anywhere in the world.
With some Outer Banks homes reaching over 20-years plus, it could be time to check your attic temperature. Without the right R-value insulation, heat from your roof could be transferring into your living space. Increasing your insulation in conjunction with an attic ventilation system is a must.
The latest and greatest insulation system is called flash and batt. Flash and batt insulation is a method of insulating standard stud walls by augmenting fiberglass batts with two inches of closed-cell spray foam applied directly to the interior of the buildings sheathing. Installed within 2 x 6 wall studs, this system exceeds the Energy Star code. This also creates a sound deadening value second to none.
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ing an outdated or inaccurate thermostat. The difference in your energy bill should be a noticeable one. New or old, the best way to keep your cool is to be conscious of our changing environment and advances in technology. Listen to your maintenance company or builder’s advice, do your research and act quickly. Doing so can be the difference between a home that pays for itself comfortably and one that becomes an uncomfortable drain.
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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The waters off the coast of North Carolina are once again in the bull’s eye for the potential gas and oil reserves off the coast. In the 1980s into the 1990s it was the Manteo Block, a limestone outcropping on the edge of the Continental Shelf, 35 miles east of the Outer Banks. A moratorium on offshore leases put the process on hold but the Obama administration’s decision in 2012 to reopen the mid-Atlantic region to the leasing process has reignited the debate. The 21st century edition, though, is different than the earlier attempt. In the 1980s, big business led the charge to open the seabed to drilling for resources; this time, it is political leadership that is pushing forward hoping to exploit potential gas and oil reserves. Because our political leadership is so involved in this, we asked state and federal elected officials who represent the Outer Banks for their positions on developing potential oil and gas reserves off the North Carolina coast. Here are their responses.
Local Government Duck: Passed resolutions in opposition to offshore drilling in 2006, 2009
Senator Richard Burr (R) Senator Burr believes any exploration off our coasts should protect our coastal communities and our vital tourism industry. This includes revenue sharing specifically to our communities along the coast to provide for beach renourishment and other important priorities. (Email response)
Senator Thom Tillis (R) Expanding offshore oil and natural gas exploration to Mid and South Atlantic states, including North Carolina, would support hundreds of thousands of jobs, reduce the cost of utilities for hardworking families, and move our nation closer to energy independence. Such energy exploration can be done in ways that generate vast economic benefits while also protecting our coastline and environment. (Email response)
US Representative Walter Jones (R) Personally, I’m opposed to offshore exploration (for gas and oil). I’m opposed to the federal government exploring without the sanction of the state. It’s a state’s rights issue. I believe that the state of North Carolina, through the legislative process, should make the decision. It should be the legislature that negotiates on behalf of the people. If you give it to the federal government, you do not have a voice, and the people living in the coastal area need to have a voice. (Interview response)
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Governor Pat McCrory (R) “Exploring the potential oil and gas reserves located in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) will solidify North Carolina’s position as an energy leader and drive us to energy independence,” Governor McCrory said. “Our power generation is becoming more dependent on natural gas as a fuel source. Increasing availability of natural gas will strengthen our economy and contribute to economic prosperity for decades to come. The largest employment impact of Atlantic OCS oil and natural gas activity is projected in the mid-Atlantic states of North and South Carolina and Virginia.” (From the Governor’s Press Office)
Southern Shores: No resolutions passed Kitty Hawk: Passed a resolution opposing offshore drilling in 1988, no further action taken Kill Devil Hills: Passed resolutions opposing offshore drilling in 1989, 2014 Nags Head: Passed resolutions opposing offshore drilling in 2010, 2014 Dare County: Passed resolutions opposing offshore drilling in 1998, 2015 Outer Banks Visitors Bureau: Passed a resolution opposing offshore drilling 2015
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Senator Bill Cook (R) I am studying the issue and discussing it further with our federal representatives. The State of North Carolina only has jurisdiction up to three miles off our coast. Anything beyond that point, the federal government has jurisdiction and control of. Therefore, the proposed offshore locations are beyond three miles and would be under the direction of the federal government. Previously, I sent a letter to Director Abigail Ross Hopper with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management asking for the public hearing to be held in Dare County. There is great potential for offshore energy if done in a prudent way. (Email response)
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Today, there is no federally authorized revenue sharing plan for North Carolina. To compound the issue, the state of North Carolina has stated that any potential revenue sharing would be dispersed across the state. Without revenue sharing, there is also no way to develop an environmental impact fund to offset any potential mishap. Furthermore, infrastructure studies by MMS and now BOEM would indicate that the jobs that are developed would be located in the Norfolk area, as this port is the most suited to the industry’s needs. There is no energy resource that has no risk to the environment. The question becomes what is the right risk reward ratio for exploring off the coast of North Carolina. Our natural environment supports a $1.2 billion dollar tourism economy. It is our coastal community that takes the risk of the exploration while receiving no reward to shield the local economy and environment from potential issues. The plan proposed by BOEM creates a risk to our economy, environment, and way of life with no offsetting reward for taking that risk. This could change, of course, but I cannot support the plan as it has been set forth. Thank you for your consideration and please let me know if my office can be of any assistance. (Email response from a letter that Representative Paul Tine submitted to BOEM concerning their offshore drilling proposal)
Representative Bob Steinburg (R) The state’s jurisdiction only extends three miles so this falls under the purview of the federal government. At this early juncture, I am comfortable with the exploration for natural gas. If you’re looking for oil, I’ll have to take a look at that. You have to measure the risks as well as the rewards. All of that has to be measured before we move forward on that. If we are going to do this, we have to do it right. (From an interview)
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The Renaissance of Kill Devil Hills
Life goes in cycles. Love grows in cycles. We develop in economic cycles. Fashion definitely runs in cycles. The same is true for what is often referred to as the “west side” of the Outer Banks. While we enter another period of renewal, the Outer Banks’ west side is not new at all but has been showing signs of a renaissance. The balance between living and enjoying one’s passions here on the west side of the Outer Banks began long before the towns were incorporated. The First Inhabitants Algonquin Indians found refuge from the elements of winter’s northeast winds and beat the heat of summer in the hills and trees of the west side. This area was in proximity to such life-giving forces: the ocean, sound, elevated hummocks to build on, fertile soils and freshwater ponds nearby. Once known as the Soundside community, now Nags Head Woods Preserve and Fresh Pond, the area was long a place of protection and homesteading. English yeomen from settlements in the Chesapeake and Albemarle areas arrived with their dreams and families to make a life during the mid 18th century. They “squatted” on the land—fishing, hunting, and farming produce, hogs, sheep and cattle. They deeded the land to their heirs. Recorded deeds date back to 1760s.
Cycles of the Twentieth Century For the first part of the 19th century into the 1950s, the west side was the local source of fish, fowl, beef, vegetables, ice, and water. There were also tour guides who provided services for the growing number of nature-loving, adventure-seeking visitors. A sense of community was ingrained early here as the rugged life could only be endured by helping one another. In the summer and shoulder months, visitors brought an influx of trade, differing cultures and opportunity. This sustained the year-round residents. After that point, the development of the west side ebbed and
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flowed in cultural and economic waves. Balanced between year-rounders, businesses and short timers, this area is the confluence of many agendas. After World War II, the west side underwent a transition mirrored by improving national economic health as well as a leisure economy being within driving distance of larger populations. The fifties brought tourists-turned-investors. More land was developed, lots were platted, more bridges and roads built, governments formed, and towns incorporated. From flattop cinderblocks to asbestos shingle-sided, stick built bungalows, the homes built on the west side met the needs of vastly different demographics: the visitor and the resident. Simple homes, cabins and manufactured houses started to proliferate, serving as affordable homes to those who worked here or who wished a vacation refuge in a more affordable fashion. The sixties and seventies brought the “beach box” and virtually permanent mobile homes. Beach boxes are the enduring architecture that mark the present “between the highways” and west side mix of housing we know today. At the end of the last boon cycle ending in 2008, we saw larger homes starting to take hold on and near the sound front. For the seven years that followed, we saw foreclosures. With that came the degradation of property with little investment monies to bring them back.
With limited developable land on the Outer Banks, manufactured homes and weathered bungalows on the west side are giving way or simply welcoming new neighbors.
Present-Day West Side The past two years have shown signs of a west side revitalization. With an influx of new arrivals, more locals looking for an affordable place to call home, and a prime location, the west side is quickly becoming the hot place to buy. With limited developable land on the Outer Banks, manufactured homes and weathered bungalows on the west side are giving way or simply welcoming new neighbors. From millennials just starting out, to baby boomers looking for a simple retreat or home to retire in, the need is greater than ever for small quality spaces. Value is on top of their list. Buyers are looking for quality workmanship and upgraded living features. Some buyers find the west side appealing because it’s on higher ground. Sea level rise and flood insurance concerns drive some potential buyers away from properties on the east side of the highway. Others choose the west side because they can purchase homes without a bank involved. There are purchasers who cannot afford a primary residence in Washington, D.C. or New York buying their first home as a beach home. The reasons for success in this price range and central location have properties selling at a fever pitch, and appraisals are starting to elevate as well. As always, the Outer Banks welcomes visitors and real estate investors. The Outer Banks has your dream within reach and within your resources. Embrace the four seasons, the diversity of our people, and hunker down on the west side for a great cycle to ride.
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I often wonder when the word “cheap” took on a negative connotation. I tend to think of myself as “thrifty” or “resourceful” rather than “cheap” because they were actual character traits that were passed down and instilled in me by both my mother and my grandmother. My grandmother was the mother of six children who spanned over 20 years in age, so she practically invented the concept of hand-me-downs, thriftiness and being resourceful. My grandfather was deployed overseas in two wars during much of their childhood, so my grandmother was left to rule the roost. They lived on a farm in rural Virginia that was very much removed from the nearest onestoplight town, so they existed mainly on the land. In addition to cows, there were massive gardens that supplied fresh produce that was then “put up” for the winter and stored in the cellar. My mother and all of her sisters helped in the canning process by washing and preparing produce, sterilizing Ball jars, melting the wax and sealing them before submerging them in boiling water. After spending many years eating canned potatoes, squash and green beans growing up, it was not until I took a job in food and wellness that I learned the proper method for canning and preserving and said many blessings that I never died from botulism in my early years. It is not that canning isn’t safe. I know, I know—your grandmother did it and you ate it for years and never died, but people back then also walked uphill in the snow five miles and that’s a long way to trek for a Z-pack. It can be safe, but we know a lot more these days about microorganisms and food safety than we did then. So just to err on the safe side, I’ll use my freezer and Ziploc bags to “put up” the abundance of strawberries, blueberries and tomatoes I gather this time of year.
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What on earth to do with all those Ball jars then? I’m so glad you asked because this is where my “resourcefulness” kicks in! Whether you have canned food yourself, been the recipient of homemade jelly or simply scoured thrift stores for odd
canning jars, resourcefulness is when we find a new use for an old item and give it a new life. I’ll even use its chic hipster name: upcycling. Use blue canning jars for light sconces for an old chandelier. A coat of spray paint, a little electrical wire and a jigsaw can transform a worn out light fixture. Cut holes in the metal tops of a canning jar to accommodate the lighting base, slip the metal rings over the base, and place the metal ring flush in the ring and then place the jar over the bulb. Align the threads of the jar and tighten the ring. If you have clear glass jars without much personality, create a mercury glass effect with two simple ingredients: silver spray paint and vinegar (Krylon Looking Glass paint works best). Coat the inside of the jar with a fine mist of silver spray paint. Allow to dry thoroughly and then apply a second coat. Fill a spray bottle with equal parts water and white vinegar and lightly mist the paint inside the jar. Let the beads of moisture set for a minute and tightly wrap your pointer finger with a sheet of paper towel. Soak the paper towel with the vinegar/water mixture. Begin to push on the beads of water with the paper towel to break the paint. Push firmly enough to move the paint, but do not wipe the paint away. The key is to move the paint around to create a crackle effect, rather than wipe it off. Let air dry and then seal with a clear coat. Make a chic soap dispenser for your kitchen. Measure and mark the center of the jar’s metal lid. Using a drill, drill a hole to fit the width of a soap dispenser pump (pick one up from the dollar store or use an old lotion bottle). Fill the jar with soap, screw the lid back on and insert the pump. A Ball jar can create a super chic photo display with a secret ingredient: vegetable oil! Print a favorite photo out in black and white and trim it to fit inside the jar. Fill the jar up with enough vegetable oil to cover the photo completely. Tighten the lid and the vegetable oil will suspend the picture inside the jar without penetrating it, causing it to look aged and slightly transparent. The next time you see a discarded canning jar at a flea market, pick it up, take it home and give it a new life. Think of your grandmother when you enjoy a tea-lit dinner alfresco on the patio and how proud she would be of you for being cheap!
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SOUTHERN SHORES – WEST SIDE - 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 two car garage. There is also a den/office and a bonus room (FROG). Potential for a 5th bedroom and a 4th bath. $367,900 #8247
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
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. $459,000 #8269
KITTY HAWK - WEST SIDE - 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
DUCK - WEST SIDE - B3BR/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! $849,900 #8271
DUCK 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
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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 - 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 - 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
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 – SOUNDFRONT - VERY private custom built 4BR/4.5BA home with HOT TUB! New top of the line stainless steel appliances throughout the kitchen, cathedral ceilings, master suite located on the first floor with huge walk-in closet/changing area and an oversized 2 car garage at 642 sq. ft. $895,000 #8289
COROLLA - WESTSIDE - 2BR/2BA condo in a GREAT location; good for employees! Walk to the beach or many businesses! $110,000 #8278
MANTEO – PIRATES COVE - This beautiful 4BR/3BA home is located on the canal front in gorgeous Pirates Cove! Hardwood floors throughout the first floor, granite counter tops, cathedral ceilings, plantation shutters, hot tub, screened in porch, sun deck and an outside shower! This home has it all! $529,000 #8279
KILL DEVIL HILLS – OCEANSIDE - Semi Ocean front KDH Condo with Ocean view! Super nice location with direct ocean access. Includes garage, outside shower and off street parking. Very nicely maintained. $299,000 #8282
KILL DEVIL HILLS – OCEANSIDE - Escape to beach relaxation in this cozy 1BE/1BA condo conveniently located near the beach! Single bedroom features a vaulted ceiling as does the living area. Sleeping loft accommodates two extra persons! $129,000 #8292
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classifieds Crown Point Oceanside – 5 BR/ 4.5 BA. Just 4 lots from the oceanfront with private pool. Game room or sixth bedroom on ground floor. MLS #86932, $529,900. Call Liz at Beach Realty & Construction, 252-261-6600.
Ocean Sands Oceanside – 4 BR/ 2 BA. Amazing home with saltwater pool, outdoor kitchen with granite, and located on a quiet cul-de-sac. Must see! MLS #87730, $498,000. Call Danielle at Beach Realty & Construction, 252-261-6600. Corolla Light Oceanside – 6 BR/ 4.5 BA. Great home with pool, hot tub, game or media room, and tons of community amenities. MLS #87621, $565,000. Call Tammy at Beach Realty & Construction, 252261-3815. Ocean Hill Oceanfront – 6 BR/ 5.5 BA. Fabulous ocean views with pool, hot tub, wood floors, attractive furnishings, and strong rentals. MLS #87462 $1,630,000. Call Carolyne at Beach Realty & Construction at 252-261-6600. Colony By The Sea Duck Semi-Oceanfront – 1 BR/ 2 BA. Ocean views from this affordable and updated unit in the heart of Duck. MLS #87274. Priced right at only $232,000. Call Marion at Beach Realty & Construction, 252-261-3815.
Manteo – Boat slip in the heart of Marshes Light Marina. N side of Bayberry BLDG. MLS 85695, $39,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, 252-261-7550 Nags Head – Multi unit commercial building between the highways. MLS 86382, $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 after Caffeys Inlet. 15,000 sqft. Access to the Soundside Park. MLS 83202, $899,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales, 252-4419997.
Corolla – 2 lots in Ocean Sands. One lakefront/one 5 lots back from the beach. MLS 85945/85948, $240,000/$245,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, 252-261-7550.
Powells Point – 2 commercial lots available great prices. Both recently cleared. Access to county water. MLS 84318/84319, $34,000/$94,500. Call Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales, 252-4533000.
Corolla – Unique, affordable oceanside lot in Monteray Shores. Neighborhood Amenities. MLS 83471, $79,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales, 252-453-3000.
South Nags Head – 14,000 sqft. semi-oceanfront lot. Good ocean views. 350 ft. from beach access. MLS 84570, $189,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales, 252-261-7550.
Kill Devil Hills – 16 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.
Powells Point – Golf course home site w/spectacular views. Kilmarlic golf community. MLS 87044, $70,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales, 252-261-7550.
Duck – Residential lot available in Sea Hawk in Southern Duck. Great location. Highly visible. MLS 84025, $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 & 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, 252-453-3000. 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, 252261-7550. Corolla – Monteray Shores homesite w/all the community amenities. High elevation. Great price. MLS 87172, $69,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales, 252-261-7550. Nags Head – 9 oceanfront lots available. Will accommodate 8 BR homes. Located near shops and galleries. Various MLS numbers, $929,000 each. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales, 252441-9997. Corolla – Perfect, well-shaped building site in Monteray Shores. Semi-soundfront. amenities available. MLS 87724, $99,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales, 252-261-7550.
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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.
Kitty Hawk – Beautiful 4 BR/ 3BA home with tons of upgrades and an in-law suite downstairs. Good sized yard and very spacious interior with exquisite finishes and custom detailing throughout. MLS# 87836, $345,000. Call Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, 252-261-3800, www.cbseaside.com/87836. Nags Head – Fabulous 5 BR/ 5.5 BA home with great floorplan/layout and three carefully designed levels. Home feels like over 3,000 square feet of living space with huge open great room with entertainment center and gas fireplace with towering ceiling. MLS# 87634, $678,500. Call Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, 252-261-3800, www.cbseaside.com/87634. Corolla – 5 BR/ 3.5 BA home that was nearly a complete remodel! New fireplace, tile flooring, window treatments, carpet and kitchen featuring 42’ maple cabinets, granite countertops and ceramic floor! MLS# 87589, $599,000. Call Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, 252-261-3800, www.cbseaside. com/87589.
Lot in Manteo – 8.5-acre subdivision in downtown Manteo on Fernando and California lane. Price reduction! MLS 85676, $244,000. Call Carolyn Hickok, 252-562-2485. 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! Retail Space – Premium retail space available. St. Waves Plaza unit # 1 is 3,074 sf., formerly a bank. It is a turn-key operation with 2 vaults, ATM and security systems, etc. Units 8 & 9 2,200 sf. each of prime rental space. Call Carolyn Hickok, 252-562-2485. Kill Devil Hills – This house has renters downstairs and upstairs with the rents combined $1600 per month. Renter upstairs will move and renter downstairs has lived there for five years. Move in upstairs and have $800 dollars of your mortgage paid. MLS 87735, $269,000. Call Carolyn Hickok, 252-562-2485. Ocean Hills – Semi-oceanfront with beautiful views on a large corner lot. This house is a rare find on the Outer Banks. MLS 87829, 1,450,000. Call Carolyn Hickok, 252-562-2485.
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Duck – 5 BR/ 6.5 BA Sunsets, sunsets, sunsets! If you love sunsets then this is your ultimate home. You can relax and watch the sunset from the pool to the top deck! MLS# 87439, $899,995. Call Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, 252-261-3800, www. cbseaside.com/87439.
Corolla Soundside – $529,000. Comfort and quality in a well-designed vacation home in Ocean Hill. Spotless interior with open great room, spacious kitchen, 5 BR, rec room, sitting area and loft. Heated pool, hot tub and fantastic community amenities. 5 BR, 5.5 BA. MLS #87522. Contact Mark Massey, 252-261-7060.
Currituck – Fantastic views of the Currituck Sound from just about every room in this 3 BR/ 2.5 BA waterfront home. This house features an open floor plan with hardwood and ceramic tile throughout. MLS# 87581, $539,000. Call Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, 252-261-3800, www.cbseaside. com/87581.
Nags Head Soundside – $539,900. This sophisticated beach home offers scenic views and beautiful living spaces for relaxing and entertaining. Located on an X flood zone lot with a library, 2 garages and access to The Village at Nags Head’s community amenities. 5 BR. 4.5 BA. MLS #87600. Call Dick or Linda Harper, 252-441-7156.
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Manteo Pirates Cove – This beautiful 4BR/3BA home is located on the canal front in gorgeous Pirates Cove. Hardwood floors throughout the first floor, granite counter tops, cathedral ceilings, plantation shutters, hot tub, screened in porch, sun deck and an outside shower. $529,000, #8279. Corolla Semi-Oceanfront – $989,000. Located just steps from the beach, this spectacular cottage has all the amenities and space you could want. Equipped for entertaining, with a private heated pool, hot tub, volleyball court and views of the ocean and Currituck Lighthouse. 6 BR/ 6.5 BA. MLS #87604. Call Kay Cole, 252-453-3700. Kitty Hawk Soundside – $425,000. Gently used as a second home, this 4 BR cottage in Sea Scape offers ocean and golf course views, an open concept great room and private pool. Enjoy the privacy and scenic surroundings this shaded X flood zone lot provides. 4 BR/ 3 BA. MLS #87627. Contact Linda Ross, 252-261-8686. Duck Oceanside – $499,875. Situated between the ocean and downtown Duck, this beautifully maintained home offers ocean views from the roof top deck and plenty of space to entertain. Private pool, game room and convenient location. 5 BR/ 4 BA. MLS #87658. Call Randy Jones, 252-2618686. Manteo Canalfront – $429,000. This old Nags Head style home is a boater’s dream with a community boat ramp and private dock. Enjoy peaceful water views, a contemporary interior and nicely landscaped yard. 3 BR/ 2.5 BA. MLS #87672. Contact Cooper Hawk, 252-202-4019. Corolla 4 Lots from Oceanfront – $835,000. Elegant design and sophisticated details are seen throughout this newly renovated home. Pristine interior, gourmet kitchen, game room and access to Buck Island’s community pool, beach boardwalk, tennis courts and playground. 5 BR/ 5.5 BA. MLS #87701. Call Dave Hoare, 252-261-7060. Kitty Hawk 2 Lots from Oceanfront – $249,900. Ocean views, easy access to the beach and great community amenities are available at this 2 BR condo in Sea Dunes. Large open great room, covered porch and access to the community’s pool, hot tub, exercise room and multiple sports courts. 2 BR/ 2.5 BA. MLS #87706. Contact Mike Siers, 252-441-7156. Rodanthe Oceanfront – $749,950. Enjoy tranquil sunsets and outstanding ocean views from this vibrant oceanfront home on Hatteras Island. This successful vacation home’s amenities include a game room, home theater and library. 7 BR/. 6.5 BA. MLS #87722. Call Norm Campbell, 252-995-5891. Corolla Oceanside – $524,900. This short sale listing is a terrific opportunity to own a wellequipped beach house at a discounted price. This home was built for entertaining with a private pool, hot tub, gazebo, volleyball court and game room. 7 BR/ 4 BA. MLS #87725. Call Jack or Carol Riggle, 252-453-3700.
Kill Devil Hills Ocean Side – Escape to beach relaxation in this cozy 1BR/1BA condo conveniently located near the beach! Single bedroom and living area feature vaulted ceilings. Sleeping loft accommodates two extra people. $129,000, #8292.
Corolla Westside – 2BR/2BA condo in a great location; good for employees! Walk to the beach or many businesses. 815B Caroline Ct., Corolla. $110,000, #8278. Duck Oceanside – Beautiful 5BR/5.5BA oceanside home. Top floor offers large gourmet kitchen with granite counters. Large open living room and dining area with tons of windows. Two master suites. Game room and full bath on the ground floor with direct access to the private pool area. $769,900, #8274. Duck Soundfront – 3BR/4.5BA home located high on a bluff, 66 ft. above sea level. Glass everywhere for breathtaking views at every vantage point. Pool, hot tub, pier, boat dock and a magnificent summer rental machine at $62,415 in 2014! $849,900, #8271. Kitty Hawk Westside – 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. Southern Shores Creekfront – Beautiful 3BR/2.5BA creekfront home with 2-car garage. Superb creek and marsh views. New boat lift, terrific dock, immaculate landscaping, huge game/media room. Huge lot in a quiet location. $459,000, #8269. Duck Soundfront – An amazing 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. Currituck 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. Corolla Westside – This 2BR/2BA condo is the perfect beach getaway or business employee housing. Convenient to everything. Walk to: beach, sound, shopping, dining, movie theater and entertainment for kids and adults! $117,900, #8260. Currituck Jarvisburg – 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. Southern Shores Oceanfront – This 4BR/3BA flattop home is charming and occupies a full size deep lot! Private attached bedroom, garage, fireplace, screened porch, large kitchen, and sundeck on roof with great ocean view. $899,000, #7935. Duck Soundfront – This Nantucket condo offers a soundfront deck and sun room. 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 sun room and deck. $335,000, #8234.
Kill Devil Hills Oceanfront – Semi-oceanfront KDH condo with ocean view! Great location with direct ocean access. Garage, outside shower and off street parking. Well-maintained. $299,000, #8282.
Southern Shores Westside – Amazing 4BR/4.5BA home on a private, wooded lot in an X zone. Bright and airy living areas on 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 2 bedrooms on mid-level. $398,000, #8227.
Southern Shores Soundfront – Very private custom built 4BR/4.5BA home with hot tub. New top of the line stainless steel appliances throughout the kitchen, cathedral ceilings, master suite located on the first floor with huge walk-in closet/changing area and an oversized 2 car garage at 642 sq. ft. $895,000, #8289.
Southern Shores Westside – At 30+ feet above sea level this view is awesome! 3BR/2BA + sleeping loft. Hot tub on deck w/panoramic sound view from Duck to Currituck. Big kitchen, garage, lots of skylights and open feel makes this contemporary special! Furnished (with some exclusions). $739,000, #8207,
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Southern Shores Oceanside - 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! $496,000, #8202. Southern Shores Oceanside – Charming 3BR/2BA beach cottage just 125 yards from beach access. Meticulously maintained with many upgrades. Ceiling fans throughout house. Tile laid in kitchen & bathrooms. Newly added game room is an additional 480 sqft. Sundeck with furniture, outside shower and grilling area. $348,500, #8156. Southern Shores Oceanside – Cute 3BR/2.5BA nestled in Sea Crest Village. Only 5th lot back from oceanfront. Game room, large owner’s storage, screened porch and ocean view from crow’s nest. Plenty of room for a pool. $365,500, #8138.
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Kill Devil Hills – Colington Harbour canal front. Fantastic views from this 3BR/2BA canal front home on double lot with multiple boat slips and boat dock. Located in the popular gated community of Colington Harbour. Great price, will not last long. $259,900, #8101.
Village at Nags Head Oceanside – 5BR/ 4.5 BA. MLS #85969, $616,500. Built in 2001. 3,151 sq. ft. Hot tub, rec room, ocean views, community pool, 100 yards to beach. Call Stan White Realty, Kristina Cifers at 252-207-4797. Chicahauk – 4 BR, 3 full/2 half BA. MLS #86411, $559,000. Built in 2005. Canal access, elevated lot, hardwood floors, ceramic tile, stainless steel appliances. Located on cul-de-sac neighboring Trinitie Park. Call Stan White Realty, Kristina Cifers at 252-207-4797. Nags Head Oceanside – 4 BR/ 3BA. MLS #85971, $449,500. Partial ocean views, 75 yards to beach. Centrally located, perfect for investment or second home. Call Stan White Realty, Kristina Cifers at 252-207-4797. Kitty Hawk Oceanside – 4 BR/ 2.5 BA. MLS #85863, $329,000. 1,320 sq. ft. on 11,000 sq. ft. lot. Ocean views, only one owner, solid rental income. Call Stan White Realty, Kristina Cifers at 252-207-4797. Kill Devil Hills Westside – 3 BR/ 2.5 BA. MLS #84013, $309,000. Built in 2008. Fenced in, landscaped yard with above ground saltwater pool. Stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, rec room. Call Stan White Realty, Kristina Cifers at 252-207-4797.
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Corolla – 2 BR/ 2 BA condo. MLS #87827, $112,500. Built in 2001. 1,048 sq. ft. Central location, close to restaurants, shopping and the beach. Call Stan White Realty, Kristina Cifers at 252-207-4797.
Southern Shores – 5 BR/ 2.5 BA. Oceanfront classic. An original flat-top home. MLS# 84046, just $975.000. Call Becky Smith, 252-202-4458, BeckySmith@SunRealtyNC.com. Duck – 3 BR/ 2 BA. Best priced soundfront in Duck! MLS# 82363. Just $475,000. Call Chuck Motosko, 252-256-1715, Chuck@ChuckinDuck.com. Avon – 3 BR, 2 BA. Affordable and ready for your final touches! MLS# 87538. Just $155,000. Call Mike Wynn, 252-256-2112, MikeWynn@ SunRealtyNC.com.
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