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R10 Sun Salutations R12 Town Report

What’s happening all over the beach

FALL 2016

R14 redrawing the map

A local expert weighs in on new flood map R16 living around the beach

What it’s like to live in a round house R18 fab under $50

Rehab for ugly ceiling fans R22 beauty + design

Handcrafted furniture by ALTWOOD R24 home spotlight

The Wyche House in Nags Head R26 FRESH WATERS

N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island unveils a new look R28 reflections on retirement

A home in Maine, a home on the OBX R30 friedman vs. currituck county

50 years and $39 millon later R32 agents of financial aid

OBAR rewards students with scholarships R33 hammertime

First-time home building 101 R34 obx decor

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If I had to pick one type of home as a favorite, I’d pick an old Nags Head cottage. I love the cedar shake, wrap

around porches, wooden shutters and breezy, sand-between-your-toes, just-offthe-beach vibe those cottages have. But if every home on the Outer Banks was an old Nags Head cottage, I’m sure the style would lose its appeal to me. Living in a cookie cutter world—even a beautiful one—would be mighty boring. We need the quirky, the unusual—a little variety to keep life interesting.

In this issue of the North Beach Sun, we pay homage to those who think outside the box. We meet with folks—coincidentally all artists—who live in and love round houses. (How do they hang pictures? Where do they put their furniture?

Burning questions, but we had to ask!) We sit down with Lindsay Dilworth and Andrew Carnill of ALTWOOD who handcraft heirloom furniture and curate a funky little store in Seagate North. And we follow the move of an historic Nags Head flat top from one side of the beach road to the other, made possible by a team of Guinness Book world record holders from Virginia Beach. It’s truly an amazing feat to move an entire home—and the result is stunning.

Also in this issue we talk to the government affairs consultant for the Outer Banks Board of Realtors and Outer Banks Homebuilders Association, Willo Kelly, about the new flood map and how it could make a big impact (in a good way!) on a lot of locals’ pocketbooks. The new map might also change building restrictions for many, which is welcome news to local contractors and homeowners.

Speaking of good news, the local real estate market continues to show growth and strength throughout the first half of the year. That bodes well for all Outer Banks homeowners, whether you own a round house, flat top or—my personal favorite—an old Nags Head cottage.

Enjoy the issue and happy fall, ya’ll!

-Cathy Baldwin The painted blue walkway of the Wyche House stretches out to meet the sunrise. Read more about the Wyche House on page R24. Photo courtesy of the OBX Beach Bum.

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SUMMER STRENGTH The real estate market continues to heat up, even as the hot and steamy summer months of 2016 wind down.

According to data compiled by the Outer Banks Association of Realtors in its July 2016 MLS Statistical Report, condo and land sales are on the rise, while short sales and bank-owned property sales are down. July 2016 was a particularly significant month for local real estate. As of July, 1,711 listings had been placed under contract—which is the highest number of properties under contract for the first seven months in more than 10 years. And more good news: residential property inventory is down to 1,685 units—the lowest it’s been since the MLS started keeping records.

Only single family detached homes seem to be lagging, and even then only slightly.

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Currituck Waterpark Moving Forward All signs indicate that a waterpark planned for lower Currituck County will be ready by next summer. Designed by Aquatic Development Group (ADG), plans call for 110’ waterslides, a two-acre area designed specifically for younger children, and retail and restaurant facilities on an 80-acre site. Attendance will be capped at 5,000 guests per day.

The waterpark is being developed by OBX Waterpark Adventures. The owners of the company, Arthur Berry and Kenneth Ellis, also own a resort in the Poconos in Pennsylvania.

A Difficult Summer The final tale of the 2016 peak season has not yet been told, but early signs indicate that for the first time since 2009 the Outer Banks may see a decline in tourism revenues.

Figures on how many visitors came to the Outer Banks this year were unavailable at press time. It is possible that the same number of people will visit the Outer Banks this year as in previous years, but collections from occupancy—a key economic component—will likely show a decline.

Construction Begins on New Regional Communications Center Adjacent to the Dare County Regional Airport, construction has begun on an 18,200-square-foot facility that will house a new regional public safety facility. A collaborative effort among Dare, Hyde and Tyrrell counties, the new building will be home to 911 services as well as the administrative offices for Dare County Emergency Management and Dare County EMS. The building is constructed above the 100-year flood plain and is designed to withstand hurricane force winds. The building includes sleeping and communication facilities for emergency workers so they can continue to perform their tasks during a storm event.

Consolidation of 911 services among the three counties allowed Dare County to receive grant funding that covered more than half of the $14.1 million price tag.

Plans call for the facility to begin operations in April 2017.

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Preliminary Flood Zone Maps

An Amicus Brief

In June, long awaited flood zone maps for Dare County were released. Currituck County’s maps had already been released in February of this year.

The new maps are great news for the majority of property owners in both counties, taking many homes that had been classified in the most floodprone zones into areas of less concern. In some cases, properties came out of flood zones altogether.

The maps will have a significant impact on insurance premiums. However, there is a review and appeal process that lasts from 18 months to two years and the maps have not yet been finalized.

For more information on the flood maps and their implications, read the article by Michelle Wagner on page R14.

A case that has found its way to the North Carolina Supreme Court could have tremendous impacts on how all beaches in the state, including the Outer Banks, are used.

Nies v. Emerald Isle pits a small group of beachfront property owners against the municipality. The plaintiffs argue there is no implicit public trust use in the “dry sand” area that is part of their property.

The dry sand area is defined as the area landward from the mean or average high tide line over an extended period of time. Current law allows public trust use of dry sand areas that are part of beachfront properties; that public trust doctrine is why people are allowed to sunbathe on the beach, walk along the beach and generally use the area for recreation.

In 2010 Emerald Isle created an ordinance mandating a 20-foot wide area next to the dunes be kept free of obstructions. The purpose of the ordinance was to allow quicker access along the beach for emergency and police vehicles if needed.

The Nies contend that strip essentially became a highway in the sand, restricting the use of their property, and that the town seized their property without just compensation.

The court ruled in favor of Emerald Isle, noting in the N.C. Appellate Court decision, “We take notice that public right of access to dry sand beaches in North Carolina is so firmly rooted in the custom and history of North Carolina that it has become a part of the public consciousness.”

The Nies appealed the decision and the North Carolina Supreme Court has agreed to review the case.

How concerned are coastal areas of North Carolina? Every town and county in the coastal region of the state has filed an amicus brief with Emerald Isle according to Ben Gallop, who will be handling the brief for Currituck County, Dare County, all towns within Dare County, and Hyde County. In addition, the State of North Carolina, the Surfrider’s Foundation, the SELC filing on behalf of the N.C. Coastal Federation and the North Carolina Wildlife Federation have filed amicus briefs.

Housing Market Continues to Show Strength The Outer Banks housing market continues to show strength through the first half of the year with numbers almost identical to 2015, which was considered a very strong year.

Agents we interviewed felt historically low mortgage rates and reasonably priced homes are the main drivers in the continued strength of the market. They did note, however, that homes priced over $800,000 are not selling as well.

New home construction also appears to be strong, although initial reports only cover the first quarter of the year.

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Heather VanderMyde Team Named Top Listing Agent for Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty

sun salutations Beach Realty & Construction / Kitty Hawk Rentals Joanne Kepler Named Top Producing Agent – Second Quarter 2016 Beach Realty & Construction / Kitty Hawk Rentals recognizes Joanne Kepler as their 2016 second quarter Top Producing Agent. Joanne began her real estate career with Beach Realty in 2005 and was named Agent of the Year in 2011. Sales Manager Beth Urch says, “Joanne’s dedication and loyalty to her clients is evidenced through her repeat business and numerous referrals. Her customer service skills genuinely come from her heart.” Joanne works from the Corolla office and can be reached at (252) 207-8420 or joanne@beachrealtync.com.

Ilona Matteson Earns Top Listing Agent Honors – Second Quarter 2016 Beach Realty & Construction / Kitty Hawk Rentals is pleased to announce Ilona Matteson as their 2016 second quarter Top Listing Agent. Ilona is a consistent top producer and the Beach Realty 2012 and 2015 Agent of the Year. “Ilona is an integral part of the Beach Sales Team. She not only is a sales leader, but she also provides training, advice and mentoring to the team,” says Sales Manager Beth Urch. Ilona can be reached at (252) 619-5225 or ilona@beachrealtync.com.

Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales Brindley Beach Vacations and Sales Congratulates Top 3 Producers of 2016 In the top position in sales so far this year is Scott Wheeler. Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Scott graduated from William and Mary.

Right out of college, he started his own video production and advertising company. As the firm grew, he enjoyed frequent vacations with his family to Duck and Corolla, eventually owning a series of vacation homes. He sold the video business about ten years ago and since then has spent time consulting and investing in real estate. He moved to Corolla a few years ago and became involved in the local community by volunteering and even launching a wedding venue business. Scott can be reached at (757) 775 – 5115 or scott@brindleybeach.com.

Coming in as a close second is Chris Buttery. Chris was born and raised in Suffolk, Virginia. While he was growing up, Chris spent his summers and holidays on the Outer Banks. After graduating from the University of Mary Washington, he decided to move to Southern Shores to pursue a career in real estate. He believes in taking the time to fully understand his client’s needs in order to provide them with the best service. When he isn’t working, Chris can be found fishing, sailing, surfing or golfing. Chris can be reached at (757) 754-8871 or chris@brindleybeach.com.

Holding strong in the third position is Melanie Day. Not only is Melanie selling real estate on the Outer Banks but she is investing in it as well.

She is very dedicated and passionate about her business; her priority is to provide exceptional service to each of her clients throughout the entire process of buying and selling real estate. Melanie can be reached at (252) 207-6138, toll free at (877) 642-3224 or by email at melanie@melanieday.com.

Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty Heather Sakers Named Top Producing Agent for Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty is pleased to announce Heather Sakers as the Top Producing Agent for the firm. This award is based on closed sales volume for January 1 through July 31, 2016. “Heather’s experience speaks volumes and her knowledge of the Outer Banks housing market was spot on,” says a recent client who posted a 5-star review on Sakers’ website. Heather can be reached at (252) 599-6814 or heather@cbseaside.com.

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Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty is pleased to announce Heather VanderMyde Team as their Top Listing Agent for the firm. This award is based on new listings from January 1 through July 31, 2016. “I’m a full-service real estate professional and want the buying or selling process to be as stress free as possible. When you work with the VanderMyde Team you can be assured first-class service and representation,” says VanderMyde. Heather can be reached at (252) 202-2375 or hvandermyde@gmail.com.

Marty Griffin Earned the Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society Award Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty congratulates Marty Griffin on earning the Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society Award. This prestigious membership has been awarded to the top 20% of all Coldwell Banker sales associates worldwide. “I have been successfully serving buyers and sellers of real estate with Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty on the Outer Banks since 2002. With the most up-todate marketing resources available and state-of-the-art technology, I am able to provide the best experience for my clients in the ever-changing real estate market,” says Griffin. Marty can be reached at (252) 207-6448 or marty@cbseaside.com.

Crystal Clark Earned the Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society Award Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty congratulates Crystal Clark on earning the Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society Award. Crystal works with buyers and sellers in both the Outer Banks and northeast North Carolina. “I love what I do and have had the opportunity to work with terrific buyers and sellers this past year,” says Clark. Crystal can be reached at (252) 305-4514 or crystalclark@cbseaside.com.

Andy Hawbaker Earned the Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society Award Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty congratulates Andy Hawbaker on earning the Coldwell Banker International Sterling Society Award.

“Outer Banks real estate is unique to most other areas, which is both challenging and interesting. I love working with clients that are either ending, beginning or just changing their Outer Banks dream. We truly have the best clients!” says Hawbaker. Andy can be reached at andy@cbseaside.com or (252) 489-8819.

Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty Welcomes New Agents Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty welcomes Velinda Young and Nick Bridgers to the firm. Nick and Velinda are full-time independent sales associates and will be working out of the Kitty Hawk office, focusing on the Outer Banks, Elizabeth City and Moyock areas. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty, Velinda and Nick met the North Carolina real estate licensing requirements and are currently enrolled in the comprehensive Coldwell Banker® Launch training program. “We’re happy to have both Nick and Velinda on our team,” says Vice President of Sales Pamela Smith.

Roxanne Saloum Joins Coldwell Banker Seaside Realty Roxanne Saloum has joined the firm as a full-time, independent sales associate and will be working out of the Kitty Hawk office, focusing on the Currituck mainland and Moyock areas. Prior to moving to the area, Roxanne was with Coldwell Banker Select Realty in Erie, Pennsylvania. Roxanne holds the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) and Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) designations and can be reached at (252) 457-5548 or roxanne@cbseaside.com.

Sun Realty High Honors for the M&M Team and The Willey Real Estate Group M&M Team, Michael and Madonna VanCuren, earned Agent of the Month for an impressive three months in a row from March through May. The M&M Team has been named Agent of the Month for 10 years in a row and were inducted into Sun Realty’s Hall of Fame in 2008. The M&M Team can be reached at (252) 202-6702 or MadonnaVanCuren@SunRealtyNC.com.

The Willey Real Estate Group, comprised of Hugh and Gerri Willey, was named Agent of the Month for June. They are consistently a top-producing real estate group for Sun Realty. The Willey Real Estate Group can be reached at (252) 489-8491 or HughWilley@SunRealtyNC.com.

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town is ending the fiscal year 2015-16 with costs slightly below projections and revenues in line.

The budget for the upcoming year is $7.9 million and includes $1.1 million for beach nourishment.

What’s happening in your town? Here’s a report from all over the Outer Banks.

The Town of Duck has launched its new, redesigned website. The site is loaded with easy-to-find information for businesses, residents and visitors.

Currituck County The Knotts Island Ferry will continue to be free. Pointing out that charging to use the ferry would be “in essence a tax levied on [Knotts Island residents] for getting back and forth within the county,” Chair of the Currituck County Board of Commissioners David Griggs thanked the state legislature for its action.

The town’s 2016-17 budget is approximately $7.6 million.

Southern Shores The Southern Shores Town Council approved the Capital Street Improvement priorities for 2016-17.

The county is creating a register of historic landmarks. According to Vice Chair of the Currituck Historical Society Barbara Snowden, about 300 buildings of historic significance have been identified within the county. A book cataloging the county’s historic structures is currently being written and should be available some time in 2017.

The four improvements for the coming fiscal year are Yaupon Trail, Wild Swan Lane, sections of Osprey Lane and sections of Juniper Lane. The Council discussed the Yaupon Trail improvements extensively, noting that because of major bulkhead work the project may have to also be included in the 2017-18 plan.

The start time for Board of Commissioners meetings has been changed to 6 p.m.

The county adopted a $84.1 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Duck

The Town Council adopted a $6.7 million budget for the coming year.

Kitty Hawk

At its June 1 meeting, the Town Council voted unanimously to file an amicus brief with Emerald Isle as the Nies v. Emerald Isle goes to the N.C. Supreme Court (see page R8).

The second phase of the Beachwoods Resort, located behind Walmart, is about to begin with the addition of 26 units and five new buildings.

According to a year-end budget report from Town Manager Andy Stewart, the

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After 30 years with the town, Planning Director Greg Loy has retired. Meredith Guns has been promoted from Assistant Planning Director to Planning Director.

The town has approved a fire training tower to be constructed on the southwest corner of the public works building on U.S. 158. Funding for the tower is being provided by the Fire Auxiliary with no money coming from town coffers.

The town has adopted a $17.3 million budget for the upcoming year.

Nags Head Final plans have been approved for Dowdy Park, which is slated to be built on the site of the former Dowdy Amusement Park next to Nags Head Elementary School. Plans call for construction to be completed by January of next year with landscaping completed

by March. The final cost of the project will be slightly less than $1.3 million, up from the original budget of $1.275 million. Funding includes a $750,000 grant from Trillium Health Resources and a $250,000 grant from the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau.

The town adopted a $16 million budget for the upcoming year. Included in the budget is a 3-cent tax increase. The budget passed by a vote of 3 to 2 with Commissioners Renee Cahoon and John

Ratzenberger raising concerns about the tax increase and voting nay. The 2015-16 budget was $19.1 million.

Manteo Plans are in place to dredge the waters surrounding Roanoke Island Festival Park and Ice House Island. Tentative plans call for the dredge spoils to be used as land for a new public works building adjacent to Roanoke Island Festival Park.

The Manteo Board of Commissioners expressed concern that dredging and beginning a new building could not be funded in the fiscal 2016-17 year and the new building would have to be delayed a year.

The town passed a $4.1 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Dare County The road between Buxton and Frisco may become part of the National Scenic Byway as commissioners approved a measure to review the request. The cost to the county would be minimal if the county moves forward with the designation.

To pay for beach nourishment in Buxton, the county has created a Buxton Service District. Properties in the district will be assessed 25 cents per $100 valuation beginning July 1.

It looks as though Paul Charron, owner of Full Moon Cafe in downtown Manteo and brew master for Lost Colony Beer will be building a brewery in Stumpy Point. His conditional use permit was approved at the June meeting.

County commissioners approved a $140.4 million budget.

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Redrawing the Map A Local Expert Weighs in on the New Flood Map

By Michelle Wagner

The preliminary flood insurance map released by the state this summer has translated into good news for Dare County residents.

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NEW The preliminary flood insurance map puts many Dare County properties into a lower risk flood zone. The map could take two years to finalize before it goes into effect.

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The maps put many properties into a lower risk flood zone and even takes some completely out of the flood zone. But experts advise property owners, at least for now, to use caution when reviewing their policies.

“While it seems like a gift from the Flood Mapping Gods, homeowners need to be wary of dropping flood insurance altogether or opting for a Preferred Risk Policy,” says Willo Kelly, government affairs consultant for the Outer Banks Board of Realtors and Outer Banks Homebuilders Association.

The newly updated Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) was released in June after not being updated since 2006. It could take up to two years for the map, which carves out Special Flood Hazard Areas, to be formally adopted. A 90-day appeal process and six-month compliance period is required once communities receive the new map.

“I would encourage everyone to maintain their current flood insurance policies because continuous coverage is key when it comes to being grandfathered and being allowed to pay to a past Elevation Certificate and map,” Kelly says.

An X zone is considered an area that is outside of the 100-year floodplain and has less than a one percent chance of flooding. Properties in this zone typically don’t require flood insurance.

The AE zone falls within the 100-year floodplain, and Base Flood Elevations are used to determine construction regulations. This zone always requires flood insurance. The VE zone, or “velocity” zone, is usually reserved for oceanfront homes and includes wave action possibilities along with higher Base Flood Elevations.

In Dare County, buildings with a VE designation on the updated map were reduced from 5,001 to 1,731 – marking a decrease of 3,270. More than half of the properties that were in the AE zone in Dare County were removed under the updated version, dropping from 24,867 to 12,167.

Kelly says that lower base flood elevations typically translate into lower flood insurance if a homeowner has a mortgage.

“Given the current high cost of flood insurance, the new maps will likely be used as a marketing tool to attract buyers. Lower insurance costs or no flood insurance costs mean a lower house payment,” says Kelly. “The high cost of insurance, when added to the principal and taxes, can actually disqualify some from being approved for a mortgage.”

Kelly gives the example of how some homes for sale in Florida that are not in a Special Flood Hazard Area now display real estate signs that read “no flood insurance needed” due to the high cost of flood insurance in some areas.

“Overall, the new flood maps should mean more discretionary spending money in the pockets of homeowners, and that’s a good thing for everyone,” says Kelly, adding that under the updated maps, homebuilders may be able to help homeowners remodel, enclose first floors, or make other changes that the current map doesn’t permit.

“Due to base flood elevations going down so much, I think a countywide discussion needs to be held on the issues of height, fill and storm water management,” says Kelly. “Zoning ordinances are going to need to be reviewed.”

She says a lower base flood elevation could force the owner of an unimproved lot in a subdivision to build his home much lower than his adjoining neighbors’ homes. The result could be a “de facto storm water detention area,” which could penalize the owner due to zoning restrictions.

“Building higher—when practical, feasible and cost beneficial—is always better when it comes to mitigating flood hazards, but other things such as having the right flood vents in a foundation can decrease the cost of flood insurance greatly, too,” says Kelly.

According to Kelly, while the new maps were developed using the latest technology available, they’re based on storm and loss data that only goes back as far as Hurricane Floyd.

“Data from hurricanes Isabel and Irene were not included in developing the new maps, therefore if an owner knows that an area has flooded in the past, they should understand that it may flood in the future.”

Kelly says that just because the updated maps permit development or redevelopment where it wasn’t allowed before that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea. “Flood insurance should be maintained even if it’s not required, given the fact that Dare County is surrounded by water. The homeowner who now finds himself in an X zone may find that maintaining an older policy under a higher risk flood zone, but now with a much lower base flood elevation, may even be cheaper than opting for a new preferred risk policy where no flood insurance is required.”

Kelly says she encourages homeowners to start a discussion with their insurance agents and obtain elevation certificates for their homes. The Outer Banks Home Builders Association and Outer Banks Association of Realtors have already begun to let the real estate and building sectors know what to expect as a result of the updated maps.

“I’m sure there will be a lot of discussion on unintended consequences—good and bad—of the new maps before they become effective,” says Kelly.

2016 Kill Devil Hills Flood and Storm Awareness Know Your Flood Zones:

Greetings, As you may be aware, much of the Town of Kill Devil Hills is located within a Special Flood Hazard Area and is susceptible to flooding from a variety of sources including nor’easters, tropical storms, hurricanes and prolonged rain events. On this page you will find the Town’s annual Community Rating System outreach project with information regarding many aspects of flooding and storm preparedness including: • • • • • •

Special Flood Hazard Areas or flood zones Flood preparedness – Protect yourself and your property

Flood insurance information and options Development regulations and permit requirements

Recovery efforts and procedures

Protection of the natural floodplain

The Planning Department can assist in determining what flood zone your property is in and also has elevation certificates for many properties on file. In addition, Town staff can visit your property to discuss flooding issues specific to your property. The Town would also like to encourage everyone to insure their property specifically for flood, as homeowners insurance does not cover losses as a result of flooding. Renters can also purchase flood insurance for their personal belongings or contents. Please contact a local insurance agent for more details or to obtain a flood policy.

On behalf of the Board of Commissioners, we strongly encourage you to carefully review this information to better prepare yourself and your property for the next storm event. Should you have any questions, please contact the Planning Department by phone at (252) 449-5318 or in person at 102 Town Hall Drive, off Colington Road.

Sincerely,

Sheila Davies, PhD Mayor

It is important to know your flood zone. All properties in Kill Devil Hills are susceptible to flooding. There has been significant flooding in recent storms, including soundside flooding during Hurricane Irene in 2011 and ocean over wash during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. On June 30, 2016, the Federal Emergency Management Agency through the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management released preliminary flood maps for Dare County, including the Town of Kill Devil Hills. The maps are released in a digital format and can be viewed on the Flood Risk Information System (FRIS).

The website is www.ncfloodmaps.com. The formal public comment period will begin this fall with several publicized public meetings. The map adoption process is lengthy, and the preliminary maps will not be in effect for 18 to 24 months. Until the new maps are adopted, the effective maps dated September 20, 2006 will be continue to be the regulatory maps. In addition to Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), the Planning Department has the following information available for review: elevation certificates, additional FIRM information, identification of problem areas not shown on the map, special flood-related hazards, historical flood information, flood depth data, information regarding the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and other flood education materials. For more information please call (252) 449-5318 or visit www.kdhnc.com.

Know Your Risk:

The dominant source of flooding in our area is storm surge generated in the Atlantic Ocean by tropical storms, nor'easters and hurricanes. In addition, this surge also occurs in the Albemarle Sound, Buzzard Bay, Colington Creek and Kitty Hawk Bay where high winds can produce intense wave action. Due to the high ground water table, groundwater flooding is also a common occurrence during heavy or prolonged rain events.

To protect your property from flood damage…

• Elevate the building above the design flood elevation.

• Higher is better! Elevate damage-prone components such as water heaters and heat pumps.

• Floodproof the building so water cannot get into it.

• Wet floodproof portions of the building to allow flood waters to enter enclosed areas.

• Keep storm drains clear of debris and vegetation.

• Relocate the building out of harm’s way.

Call the Planning Department to determine which measure is right for your property (252) 449-5318.

Check Your Insurance Coverage!

Homeowners insurance will NOT cover flood damage. Kill Devil Hills participates in the National Flood Insurance Program that makes flood insurance available for our residents. We strongly encourage you to purchase flood insurance. There is also renter’s insurance that will cover your contents in the event of a flood. Also, there are low cost preferred rate policies for properties outside Special Flood Hazard Areas. There is a 30-day waiting period for flood insurance to become effective, so plan ahead. Know your hazard and your options. Your insurance agent can help, and more information and updates can be found online at www.fema.gov.

Protect Yourself and Your Property

If your property is located within a Special Flood Hazard Area, there are specific building regulations to help protect your structure from a flood event. Obtain a permit before you develop or repair. By complying with building regulations, your property will be better protected from a flooding event, and you will be eligible for assistance in the event of a flood. Remember, higher is better when it comes to flood protection. Additional height will also lower your flood insurance premiums. If work exceeds 50% of the value of the structure, it will be considered substantial and the entire structure will be required to meet the current flood standards.

For more information on Substantial Damage or Substantial Improvements and how they can effect your home, please visit www.kdhnc.com or call the Planning Department. We can help you with federal grant information to elevate your structure!

Other ways to protect your property are to keep the ditches, swales and outfalls free of debris and obstructions.

When a drainage system loses any of its ability to function, overflow and water back-ups occur more frequently.

Additionally, never dump into the drainage system! Many of the Town’s drainage systems empty into estuarine areas or the ocean. Protect our estuaries and wetlands that serve as a natural filter and habitat to many animals and plants. Keep our drainage systems open and clear of debris and vegetation. This will protect your property and the environment. Stay off the dunes which protect property from ocean overwash.

Before the storm:

• Inventory and photograph your home’s contents and put important papers and insurance policies in a safe place.

• Learn and recognize the storm warning signals of local government. Dare County will issue weather statements at www.darenc.com.

When there is a storm:

• Follow instructions and advice of local government. If you are advised to evacuate, do so promptly.

• Know your evacuation plan and execute it.

• Never drive on a flooded roadway. Turn around—don’t drown.

After the storm:

• Do not enter a flooded building until it has been determined safe to do so. You may contact a building inspector with questions.

• Contact the Planning Department for permit NORTHBEACHSUN.COM R15 information at 252-449-5318.

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Living

By Michelle Wagner

Around the Beach Houses on the Outer Banks come in all shapes and sizes.

There are the historic flat tops, windswept beach boxes and rustic A-frames. There are sprawling mega-mansions, tiny seaside shacks and the aristocratic architecture of Nags Head’s cottage row.

But perhaps nothing draws the eyes and curiosity of passersby as does the round and dome houses scattered up and down our barrier islands.

Some may resemble a structure from outer space, others are reminiscent of the hippie era. The newer, modern round houses have a contemporary edge to them.

But whatever it may conjure up in one’s mind when looking at a house with no identifiable corners from the outside, there are always the same questions: “What does it look like inside?” and “How exactly do you hang a picture or place a piece of furniture against a wall that is round?”

South Nags Head resident Billy Gray can answer some of those questions. So can Carol Willett of Southern Shores. Or ask Jack Pardue of Alexandria, Va. Gray lives in a 1960s-style 1,100-square-foot geodesic dome house. Willett and her husband, Richard, live in what she calls a 3,000-(non)square-foot round home and Pardue owns a round house in Carova that he affectionately calls “Sea Ya’ Round.”

And there’s a common thread with at least these three homes and their owners.

Willett’s an artist. While Gray is a carpenter by trade, his dome house was one of four originally erected on the South Nags Head oceanfront by artist Bob Benson and his then-wife, Laura Bostwick, who now lives in Wanchese.

Pardue? Well, he’s an artist, too – an illustrator from Alexandria, Va. Not to say that all round or dome houses have artists dwelling inside their walls, but when asked if there’s a connection between the two, Willett smiles and says, “Square houses are just really boring…when you have roundness, you can exercise enormous creativity.”

Willett also says that in round houses, there are no constraints of square walls, and the feel of a round space is not the same as a square one.

“There are these According to Willet, somehow there’s a tiny little slices of warmer, cozier feeling in a house without right space you have with angles. And she adds that anytime there isn’t a round house that you can’t get with other houses.”

-Carol Willett

a square wall, the eye naturally perceives more space. “With a round house, you can carve out interior space.”

Gray’s dome was one of four that came from kits of 60 triangular Douglas fir space frames that were bolted together and erected in one day.

Willett’s house is made up of 17 panels that are eight feet wide and eight feet tall and designed to provide as much natural light in the home as possible.

There are no load-bearing walls inside Willett’s house, and a support pole in the laundry, (or “safe” room as Willett likes to call it) holds up all the second story joists.

Not everything has a curve inside a round house, although the idea of 90-degree angles is kind of laughable.

Willett spent five years designing the interior of her home, so she’s made good use of all the could-be wasted space. “There are these tiny little slices of space you have with a round house that you can’t get with other houses.”

Like round houses, Gray says that dome houses have their challenges and quirkiness, but their uniqueness and appeal outweigh any negatives. And they are easy to cool and easy to heat.

“The roof is the wall in a geodesic dome house,” says Gray as he stands in his home that lets off the cozy vibe of being an elaborate, furnished and decorated childhood fort. “There are walls on the outside, but no supporting interior walls.”

Both round and dome houses typically arrive in kits that can be assembled in about a day’s time and are known for withstanding strong winds because of their shape. “The wind slides around the house like water slides around the bow of a ship,” says Willett.

Gray gets creative with the dead space that he says is everywhere inside his dome. “I have a lot of dead corners, so it can be hard to place furniture. Sometimes I have to stay kind of in the

middle. But it’s cozy and I can do a lot with it.”

Nearly everyone who goes by his house wants to know more about it, Gray says, and he’s happy to answer questions about its history and what it is like inside.

“It’s a different piece of property and kind of historic. Everyone knows where the dome houses are,” says Gray. “They are landmarks.”

Round houses garner just as much attention, and Pardue can attest to that. He and his wife, Judy, built a Helix-style home in Carova 20 years ago after seeing the style featured in the Washingtonian Magazine.

“The house came in pie sections, and it took two days and seven guys to bring it up from Corolla in a four-wheel-drive.”

But Pardue says it only took one day to put it up. The roof itself has no support in the Helix home and depends entirely on gravity. “There are no supporting walls, so you can put walls wherever you want them to be,” he says, adding that his house is used as a landmark for real estate agents and others finding their way around Carova. “I never wanted corners. It’s a unique place, and anyone who has a round house would say the same thing.”

It’s clear from those who call them home that these circular houses have helped round out their lives. And while one doesn’t necessarily have to be an artist to live in a round home, let’s just say it takes a certain amount of creative thinking to live in a house without any right angles.

The appropriately named “Roundhouse” in Kitty Hawk gives us a glimpse of life inside the circle (above and left). Photos courtesy of Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales.

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Mix tapes. Bell Biv Devoe. Bonnie Bell Lip Smackers. Back to the Future.

She-Ra. Pac Man. The 1980s gave us so many fond pop culture memories to wax poetic about, but with the good comes the bad: Pontiac Fieros (my first car that I lovingly called “The Ass Dragger”).

Stirrup pants. Jazzercise. Man perms. Mauve and teal wallpaper. Ceiling fans.

I’m going to attempt to address the necessary evil one here. The mauve and teal wallpaper. I’m kidding! Although if you currently have this color scheme in your home right now, call me. Please. I’m a professional. Your guests will thank you.

I’m talking about ceiling fans. They keep us cool. They circulate air. Studies show they reduce the risk of SIDS. Nevertheless, they are brass. With fake wood. And ugly pull chains. Yes, you may have a seminon-ugly ceiling fan. Yet chances are, you have at least one ugly fan in your home. I will admit that I have two. And while you can replace them or get rid of them altogether and install light fixtures, I bet you’ll miss the cool breeze—and I am all about keeping it fab under $50.

I’ve assembled a few ideas that you can use independently or collectively to bring your ceiling fan into the era of iPods and email. These are listed in order of ease and time commitment: Spray Paint. Just like walkmans, spray paint has come a long way since the 1980s. Gone are the days of only three color choices. Now your local hardware stores are brimming with both color selections and specialty finish spray paint. Personally, oil-rubbed bronze and copper are my two favorites, but take a peek and see if a hammered silver or matte gold coating would perk up your sad brass ceiling fan. You can also paint the blades white and use a fun pop of color like turquoise, green or pink just on the hardware to add an unexpected twist.

Replace the Glass Sconces. Yes, you can simply buy new sconces and trade the frosted glass ones in for a more modern seed bubble glass, but why not stretch it a bit? Try adding blue mason jars instead of sconces or purchase several small chicken wire baskets. Cut a hole in the bottom of the wire basket just large enough for the light socket to poke through, and use the screws that held the sconces to support the wire baskets. Add the light bulbs back in, and voila! Another tip is to use jute rope or colored cording to wrap your current sconces. Begin at the bottom, wrapping and hot gluing the rope as you wind up toward the base of the sconce.

Create an Orb Light Ball. You’ll need a beach ball, twine and a jar of Mod Podge. Begin by completely coating a section of the twine with a layer of Mod Podge bit by bit (use a foam brush or your fingers). Once it’s coated, start draping it around an inflated beach ball and turning it at the same time. It takes a bit of practice to get it started, but once the first part is stuck on it gets easier to wrap. Keep coating and wrapping until you run out of twine or the ball is covered. Wait approximately 48 hours for the Mod Podge to dry and set completely before cutting a large round hole in the top to fit over the ceiling fans’ glass fixtures. Once completely dry, reach in and begin peeling the plastic from the ball off the twine. Place the large orb over the glass light fixtures and stabilize in place, using more twine to tie the orb to the fan if needed before trimming any loose ends.

Replace the Fan Blades. Improvement catalogs sell ceiling fan blade covers that resemble palm leaves. While they come in a variety of colors, they can be pricey but probably less than buying a highend ceiling fan. A company called Fanimation, available on Amazon, sells blades that are made of a paper-like material and resemble palm fronds or fans. They are inexpensive and if you have a little craftiness in you, you can line them up with your current fan blades, mark where the holes are, and use a power drill or sharp blade to poke holes in the fronds. Attach the fronds using the fan blades’ current hardware, and reattach to the fan. Tropical paradise found!

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Beauty+Design ALTWOOD looks to bring stylish and handcrafted furniture to Outer Banks homes

Photos by Cory Godwin Productions Story by Laura Martier

The selection at ALTWOOD is eclectic but carefully curated and features Andrew Carnill’s one-of-a-kind furniture (left). Owners Carnill and Lindsay Dilworth (above).

At first glance the scene at Seagate North Shopping Center looked like a meticulously directed photo shoot depicting a Fourth of July celebration of young creatives.

A vintage camper repurposed as a mobile bar was the initial focal point. An American flag served as the awning.

Surrounding it was an eclectic mix of peers who mostly live and work on the Outer Banks, among them entrepreneurs, business owners, artists, surf instructors, yoga teachers and chefs. They arrived on bikes, skateboards and on foot with their dogs, who frolicked together while their owners enjoyed each other’s company. A Weber grill was smoking and in full force. Next to it was a makeshift banquet table on aluminum saw horses that held platters of chicken hot off the grill and white sweet corn with queso fresco. The craft cocktails flowed freely while a curated playlist of music brought it all together. It was festive and fun, the kind of scene that one immediately feels drawn to. But this was not a photo shoot; it was an ALTWOOD event.

ALTWOOD is a labor of love between partners Lindsay Dilworth and Andrew Carnill. The name ALTWOOD incorporates first initials A and L and a T for Trinny, their canine companion who lived out her last days shortly after they moved to the Outer Banks last July. Wood is the couple’s medium of choice.

The festivities, a holiday weekend pop-up, were specifically designed to draw people into the duo’s newly opened space. The gathering was also designed to draw people into a community of like-minded peers who live and create things here and provide a look inside a lifestyle conceived and created by Dilworth and Carnill with as much detail as passion.

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at her grandparents’ beach cottage and working her first job at Islands in the Waterfront Shoppes in Duck. She worked there in the summers throughout high school and college, which is where she met Carnill. After graduating they both lived in Kitty Hawk for seven months before moving to New York. Those seven months sealed their future.

“It kind of hooks you,” Dilworth recalls. “I see that happening with people. New York forces you to struggle.”

The struggle of living in a big city also brought forth big questions. Questions like: Why do we live here? What are we doing? When are we going back to the beach? Every year Dilworth and Carnill would stand at the mailbox before sending another annual lease and ask each other if they were sure about committing to yet another year.

Then, one morning they talked about their dream of life back at the beach over coffee, and they decided to do it.

After living in an apartment for six years, Dilworth says, “We wanted a porch.”

Something as simple as a porch and the pleasures derived from sitting in a perfect chair, sipping a cool drink in a beautiful glass and whiling away the hours, is one of a myriad of scenarios that make up the inspiration behind ALTWOOD. The two believe strongly that what you bring into your home or workplace can and should bring joy and make a big difference in how you live and use that space.

“We can help create a space that really works and is satisfying to be in,” says Dilworth. “Our whole goal wasn’t to come here and open a store at all. It was to come here and find a way into the rental property and real estate market and enhance the visitor and resident experience.”

Carnill agrees. “Opening a store was a way to introduce our aesthetic to the community... a first step in getting the message out.”

The message is simple. Furniture design that meets a particular lifestyle is accessible to everyone, says Carnill, whose custom furniture is handcrafted and one-of-a-kind.

He adds that the advantage of custom work is that it cannot begin without a conversation.

“Let’s talk about what you need in your space. See what is logical. Talk about a budget and come up with something together,” he says. “The vision of ALTWOOD is to give people the opportunity to experience this process alongside us from beginning to end, whether it is all of the necessary components of a home improvement project or a uniquely designed piece of heirloom furniture that will last forever.

We can do that.”

These days it’s hard to imagine something lasting forever with our fast-paced modern society and disposable culture, but when speaking of his furniture designs Carnill talks about a quality that can be hard to find — transparency. A self-taught carpenter with a master’s degree in graphic design, Carnill draws and designs pieces of furniture sometimes based on images floating around in his head, enjoying the challenge and knowledge he gains every time he goes through the process. From his brain to paper, turning raw material into three dimensional form, Carnill says, “This is a journey every time, and I like to show that journey in my work because I’m not hiding anything.”

Carnill’s process is evident. The furniture is streamlined and modern and uses domestic wood. Crafted in a small workshop beneath the couple’s home, Carnill’s stunningly simple pieces are made without the benefit of expensive, intricate machinery—no assistance from modern digitized

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tools. Instead, Carnill makes do with the tools he has in his shop, many passed down from Dilworth’s father and maternal grandfather.

When speaking of ALTWOOD’s first line of furniture Carnill says, “I think it speaks for itself. It’s a timeless, clean, very modern line of tables, coffee tables, stools and benches that really reflects where I am right now as a designer and what I can do with the tools I have at my shop.”

The multi-functional inaugural line of furniture is interspersed among the carefully curated goods hand-sourced by Dilworth at ALTWOOD. The storefront serves as a living, breathing model of the team’s aesthetic. Housed in Seagate North, one of the oldest strip malls in Kill Devil Hills, ALTWOOD is an example of what kind of metamorphosis is possible with a shared vision, determination, hard work and skill. “We have a conversation about meeting your need for something extremely personal and specific,” says Carnill. “Showing people that it is attainable may be our biggest challenge.” Or perhaps it is a calling.

For Dilworth and Carnill, challenge is a part of the creative process, and while they are busy in the store and workshop or out in the community sharing their vision, the two are constantly dreaming about expanding their message of beauty and design. “We hope that ALTWOOD will become an asset for the Outer Banks and the surrounding communities,” says Carnill.

“We want it to serve as a voice that expresses our desire to spread the word of good design. You can see what we do, you see what we build, and we can start the conversation.”

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By Amelia Boldaji

A T u r n F o r T h e B e tt e r The Wyche House

Though the house doesn’t officially have a name yet, those familiar with its somewhat spotty history have affectionately dubbed it the “Wyche House” in honor of the family that built this charming wooden flat top on the Nags Head oceanfront in 1946. And while the house

was raised on stilts some years ago due to flooding concerns, it still stands out in a sea of towering, multi-level houses that increasingly crowd the area — even though its present location is nearly 300 feet south, and slightly west, of where it was originally.

The move was largely a practical one for a handful of people who came together in hopes of saving the house when it went on the market in 2014. After a careful review of local deeds, realtor Eddie Goodrich realized that the house’s original oceanfront lot could actually be subdivided into four lots, making it a prime target for developers who might find it easiest to simply demolish the house in order to make way for more modern, luxury properties.

“It was only a matter of time,” Eddie says, “and I didn’t want to see the house get destroyed.”

But finding a place to relocate the house was only half the battle. Nags Head lots are typically only 50 feet wide these days, and the Wyche House needed at least double that space. Eddie called his friend, Hunter Sharp, whose family happened to own an empty 150-foot-wide lot not far from the house on the west side of the beach road. Hunter enthusiastically agreed to be a part of the project, and things moved even more quickly from there.

“The stars were aligned,” Eddie says cheerfully. “It seemed impossible at the time, but I really think our luck went a long way.”

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officially started their project to relocate the Wyche House, the house was lifted up, rotated 90 degrees to fit its new space and moved to its present permanent address: 2418 South Virginia Dare Trail. In order to make the impossible possible, they enlisted the help of Expert House Movers, a fourth-generation family business that’s been based out of Virginia Beach since 1954. Continuously owned and operated by the Matyiko family, Expert House Movers has moved everything from houses and churches to dredges and train stations over the past 62 years, however, their most wellknown claim to fame came when they set a Guinness Book world record while moving the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in 1999.

“I talked to Jim Matyiko about the With maple floors, pine-paneled project, and he just said, ‘If it can be walls and soaring 10-feet-high moved, I will move juniper ceilings, there’s an it,’” Eddie says.

Once this enearthy lightness to the space gineering feat was that’s immediately inviting. accomplished, it was time to put the house back together — which was no small feat either. For local builder Seth Johnson, this was an opportunity to arrange for some finishing touches…while also making sure that they didn’t disturb the spirit of the house and its original floor plan. Again, there were some practical things to consider, including their decision not to move the house’s original brick chimney since it already had structural issues, and to add a porch to the front of the house facing the beach road—an addition that hadn’t been necessary when that side of the house looked north.

“I love old houses, and this was a great project in terms of saving a piece of old Nags Head,” Seth says. “The house is a little piece of history.”

This page: Views of the Wyche House at its new location, including its spacious screened in back porch and the separate entrance to its old maid’s quarters.

Next page: The Wyche House moves from the east side of the beach road to the west. The interior of the house features maple floors, pine-panelled walls and juniper ceilings.

Photos courtesy of Village Realty.

with Southern Shores. According to a variety of records, legendary artist and conservationist David Stick first popularized the flat top house design on the northern edge of this area not long after the end of World War II when timber was still in short supply. In order to work around this disadvantage, David reportedly came up with the idea of using locally sourced sand to create 42-pound concrete blocks that made these structures sturdy, economically viable and aesthetically pleasing.

Efforts to preserve examples of the houses David championed are still ongoing in Southern Shores, but there are few remaining examples of this once-revolutionary architectural method in areas farther south.

While we may never know whether the Wyche family was influenced by David’s movement to be mindful of the surrounding low-pitched landscape or if they pursued their plans independently, the Wyche House may be one of the only remaining flat tops located in Nags Head that was primarily constructed with wood rather than concrete.

“If only these walls could talk,” says Eddie with a laugh. “Who knows what stories they might tell?”

Marianne Gradeless Photography

The level of care Seth took to preserve the integrity of the Wyche House shows. Even with the introduction of some more modern amenities such as a lower-level game room and outdoor pool, walking into the Wyche House today is like taking a step back in time to an earlier century when structures of this sort were perhaps more appropriately labeled “cottages.”

In fact, one of the first things you’ll notice when you enter the Wyche House is the rustic scent of wood.

With maple floors, pine-paneled walls and soaring 10-feet-high juniper ceilings, there’s an earthy lightness to the space that’s immediately inviting.

And although the house has five full bedrooms (including what was once known as a “maid’s quarters” that has its own separate entrance out on the front deck) it retains a cozy feeling that likely comes from the fact that it was originally designed to suit a close-knit family that enjoyed throwing the shutters open in order to breathe in the salt air during summer days and nights.

And what ultimately makes the Wyche House even more unique is that it also harks back to a well-documented period of Outer Banks architecture that’s been more commonly associated

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fresh waters The N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island Unveils an Exciting New Look and Feel Photos by Ryan Moser / Story by Kip Tabb

The excitement of a visit to the N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island just went up another notch…or maybe three or four. The site has undergone a massive facelift and the new and improved aquarium is a stunner.

The renovations were supposed to happen last year, but as Aquarium Director Maylon White explains, things didn’t go quite as planned. “When we were ready to go to bid, the General Assembly enacted a new set of bid guidelines,” he says.

But the added time has only made the final product better.

“The more time you spend planning something, the better the product,” says White.

Walking into the lobby, it is apparent that things have changed.

A giant overhead high-definition screen captures each aquarium visitor’s image. Meanwhile schools of 3-D fish swim by, and every once in a while a hammerhead shark glides past.

The aquarium is now filled with interactive design features, some fascinating videos on the history and environment of the Albemarle region and ocean waters, and some marvelously redesigned and new galleries.

Gone are the old signs that often gave more details than visitors wanted, replaced by an interactive system that allows users to decide how much information they desire.

Throughout the aquarium, there are videos describing some of the more interesting facets of local lore. Walking into the Seven Rivers of the Albemarle—once the Fresh Water Gallery—a wood carver holds a decoy telling viewers about the region.

“He has four different programs that cover the area’s history, like the moonshine and the logging camps, and the area’s animals,” says White.

One of the most fascinating videos is the reenactment of life on the USS Monitor. As the story unfolds, viewers can almost feel the heat, the excessive noise, the smoke and confusion as the ship fires on the Merrimack. Telling the story of how the ship sank as it was making its way south off the Outer Banks, a sense of dread builds knowing the inevitable outcome.

Using local actors, many of them from The Lost Colony, the videos and interactive displays were created by Cortina Productions, a company that has done design work for presidential libraries, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and a number of Hall of Fame museums.

“We loved the project,” says the company’s director of development, Jim Cortina. “We’ve had a great relationship with the aquarium. We got to go down there and see kids and people enjoying it. They really seemed to enjoy the experience.”

Under the heading of, “If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it,” the most popular exhibits have been left largely intact.

The otters still play in their tank, much to the squeals of delight from children—and maybe a few adults as well. Carp and rockfish still swim in the same tank as the American alligator, a seemingly unnatural combination, but as White explains, “The fish are pretty large, plus we feed the alligators.”

There are features throughout the aquarium that show wonderful attention to detail. In the Seven Rivers exhibit there is a replica osprey nest with a large screen in it. Playing on the screen is a scene typical of nesting ospreys. Watching there is a barely discernible shimmy—a feature designed to give the feeling of being in the nest.

The video is not of the actual inhabitants of the nest. “We lost our nesting tenants. They were killed by what we think was an eagle

The N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island’s renovations include the Delicate Drifters exhibit filled with jellyfish tanks and the Seven Rivers of the Albemarle exhibit, which educates aquarium-goers on the area’s history, flora and fauna.

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The Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation (STAR) Center is still very a popular exhibit at the aquarium. Sort of a hospital for sick sea turtles, it is also a rehabilitation and educational facility.

Interactive displays are a great way to help visitors learn about the local environment, but watching kids of all ages stand mesmerized as aquarium workers massage a sea turtle’s damaged jaw muscles to help it regain lost strength is a reminder that there is magic in the real world as well.

The STAR Center has been recognized nationally for its work, winning Top Honors for an Exhibit from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums last year.

The 285,000-gallon main tank has not changed, and the Sea Senses Touch Tank, the aquatic petting zoo where kids get to actually touch stingrays as they glide by, is still popular among young visitors. However, the gallery leading to the Sea Senses has been transformed from a narrow hall with tanks displaying smaller fish of the Atlantic into the Sea Treasures Gallery, a replica of a sunken Spanish galleon resting on the sea floor.

After the excitement of the Sea Senses, visitors will probably welcome Delicate Drifters as a balm for their nerves. One of the new exhibits, Delicate Drifters includes soft lighting and comfortable seating that surround tanks of floating jellyfish.

The aquarium’s redesign was a collaborative effort. The interactive displays and videos were produced by Cortina Productions.

Moser Mayer Phoenix Associates served as the architects for the project and Cambridge Seven Associates developed the themes and designed the new exhibits. There is a sense of being a part of the exhibits as visitors walk through the galleries—in all, they have created a truly immersive experience for visitors both young and old.

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Jiggity Jig “Home again, home again,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” “Take Me Home, Country Roads” – so many songs and lyrics out there underscore our love for home. This summer, over the July 4th weekend, my husband and I drove north, back in time actually, for a gathering of folks we’ve known for 40-plus years. We were going home! After two days of travel, our southern street lined with scrawny loblollies became a graveled road lined with rough shaggy pines, our sand-starved garden replaced by lush groupings of purple cone flowers, rose peonies and errant Johnny jump ups. The initial re-admittance to our old haunting ground was full of visual richness, my anticipation charged.

Back in 1972, our early marriage move to the small Maine country town of Dixmont had introduced us to neighbors, soon friends, who shared the burden of living far from family. We babysat each other’s children, helped bale hay on sticky July days, pulled cars out of January snowbanks, and shared holiday meals together. None of us could afford child sitters so we gathered on weekends as entire families – going for long hikes or camping excursions in summer, and skating, sliding or tobogganing adventures in the winter. Over time, we considered many of these friends our substitute family, even naming one couple as guardians of our children in our will.

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multiplied with children, grandchildren, divorce and remarriage, we excitedly made plans to attend. It would be a chance to relive those early years, to reminisce, to remind ourselves of the preciousness of home.

And it was precious, just not what I expected.

The dearest friendships and recollections, having been nurtured over the years, remained solid in our mind’s eye, for time always has a way of smoothing over any rough edges. A difficult rough edge to confront, though, was the house we spent 32 years restoring. Purchased as a 200-year-old Cape, we sold it in 2004 with new oak-stained clapboards, a slate blue door and gardens – seven in all. They spilled and sprawled with frothy artemisia, dainty astilbe, bright eyed rudbeckia, bleeding hearts, and glorious lupine and lilies – lots of which we’d divide and share with one another over time. Twelve years after leaving, however, that same yard, though still sheltered by two towering maples, now showed a ramshackle fence, apparently built to enclose goats that had gnawed the gardens down to powder. And our beautiful clapboards, also under goat attack, had been replaced with plywood at chew height. It was not quite the home I remembered.

Thank goodness our friends hadn’t changed much. Hair was grayer, faces more wrinkled. The grouch was still grousing and the pedagogue still instructing. But our gang, as we’ve always called ourselves these 40 years, still soothed the part of

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...with the Outer Banks me longing for times gone by. So in spite of my disappointment in revisiting our former homestead, the trip was absolutely worth it.

The folks we have long held close in our treasure chests of time are still cherished. They had prepared their overflowing feasts with loving hands, following recipes we shared way back when – Molly’s chocolate cake, Judy’s German potato salad, Joan’s broccoli salad and Julie’s chop suey. They opened their cheery homes and gathered those of us who’d strayed back into the fold.

Driving back south, however, my thoughts were jumbled and it became clear that our visit was not what I thought it would be. We traveled back to Maine, but we didn’t go home to Maine. I realized that home is where the people we love live. So, instead, we went home to spend precious time with old friends and family, and then we headed home again to the South, to once again immerse ourselves in the love of our Outer Banks family and friends. I know it’s a cliché, but home really is where the heart is. I’m so glad I’m home, but I’m looking forward to going back home again this fall. I might even send you a postcard of an October snowfall, perhaps with a goat in it.

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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Friedman vs Currituck County

50 Years and $39 Million Later

By Kip Tabb

Faced with a $39.1 million judgment and an appellate court decision that seems to indicate that a piece of land in Carova can be developed commercially, plaintiffs’ claims … because the claims are not barred by sovCurrituck County is locked in an ongoing legal battle that may determine the ul- ereign immunity.”

The ruling, however, was very narrow. It did not address timate look and feel of the 4WD area of the northern Currituck Banks. whether the claims of discrimination were valid, only that the

The plaintiffs in the case, the Friedman family and the companies they own: Swan Beach Corolla, LLC; Ocean Associates, LP; Little Neck Towers, LLC and Second Star, LLC brought suit against the county in 2012, claiming their right to commercially develop the approximately 37.5 acres they purchased back in 1969.

A Brief History In the 1960s and ‘70s, Gerald Friedman purchased more than 1,000 acres of land on the Currituck Banks. Much of the land has subsequently been developed. Developments include Ocean Hill, Whalehead Beach and Swan Beach in the 4WD area as well as projects on the mainland.

Friedman’s work to develop land and housing was noted by the state of North Carolina in May 2015, when he was awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine.

When the Friedmans purchased the lot they are now hoping to develop, there was no zoning in place in the Carova area. At the time they indicated that when the population density of Carova reached a point it could support retail development, they would develop the property. They argue that Currituck County agreed then that such development would be a good and proper use of the tract.

Throughout the 1970s and beyond, Currituck County passed a number of zoning ordinances that severely restricted the use of property in the Carova area. However throughout the 1990s and into the current century, the Friedmans continued to propose commercial developments, all of which were universally opposed by Carova residents and rejected by Currituck County.

The last proposal was for a 294-unit inn with an adjacent retail, recreation and entertainment center on the 37.5-acre parcel. In May 2010, the planning board voted unanimously to reject the project.

After Currituck County rejected the proposal, the Friedmans sued the county, claiming their vested rights to develop the property had been violated. The University of North Carolina’s School of Government defines a vested right as: “The right to continue a use or complete a project as it was approved, despite subsequent changes to the ordinance…

There is no right that generally applicable rules will remain unchanged forever. In some specific situations, however, vested

rights protect those property owners who have relied on specific approvals from the local government.”

county did not have sovereign immunity.

Legal Wrangling Discrimination Claims The case was sent back to lower court where a default The Friedmans also maintained that the county had dis- judgment was entered against the county. criminated against them because they were Jewish and did The Appellate Court held that the default judgment was not reside in Currituck County. valid, but the county retained the right to dispute the discrimThere were other issues raised in the lawsuit, but those ination case in court provided they did not use sovereign imtwo issues seem to be at the core of the litigation. munity as their defense.

In Superior Court, County Attorney Ike McRee argued The case returned once again to the lower court where a that since 1969, there had been innumerable hearings on land default judgment was entered against the county on Feb. 8 of use and zoning in the Carova area and that the Friedmans this year because the county failed to respond to appellate isknew of those changes but had not used all administrative av- sues within the lower court’s time frame. enues available to them to remedy the situation.

Although it appears Currituck County simply failed to McRee also argued that as a government entity, the coun- file paperwork in time, McRee points out in the “County’s ty was granted “sovereign immunity, and legislative immuMemorandum of Law” filed on nity” from being held liable for April 20 that it’s unclear if the discrimination. response was supposed to be The Superior Court upheld filed under the rules of Superior In their filings, the county’s position, but the Court or the rules following an the Friedmans Appellate Court overturned Appellate Court ruling. much of the lower court’s findIf the response was filed claimed a pattern of ings, writing, “The trial court under the rules of an appellate discrimination but did erred in dismissing plaintiffs’ vestruling, it was not late and the denot cite any specific ed rights claim … for failure to exfault judgment would have been haust administrative remedies.” issued in error. examples.

Although the vested rights In addition to arguing claim to place a business complex whether the default judgment in the Carova area may have the should have been ordered since most impact for development in the 4WD area, the claim of the county was prohibited from arguing a sovereign immunidiscrimination may have the most significance for the finan- ty claim, the memorandum also addresses the particulars of cial health of the county. whether the county discriminated against the Friedmans in a The Appellate Court in their findings outlined the group of extensive affidavits.

Friedmans’ complaint: In their filings, the Friedmans claimed a pattern of discrim“Plaintiffs alleged that the county has allowed other sim- ination but did not cite any specific examples. When asked by ilarly situated property owners to operate businesses in the the North Beach Sun to cite specific examples of discriminazoning districts that prohibit commercial buildings while de- tion, Chip Friedman, one of the plaintiffs and son of Gerald nying plaintiffs the opportunity to do the same. They have al- Friedman, sent a copy of the default order and replied by leged that the county treated them differently because they email, “The North Carolina Superior Court order and judgare Jewish.” ment abstract documents I sent you…speak for themselves.”

The Appellate Court overturned the sovereign immunity As the North Beach Sun goes to press, the case is headed claim, writing, “We hold that the trial court erred in dismissing back to court again.

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By Jose Valle

When Macy Quidley applied for college earlier this year, she wasn’t sure how she would pay for it. That was, at least, until she received help from the Outer Banks Association of Realtors (OBAR).

Quidley, one of OBAR’s eight 2016 scholarship recipients and a graduate of Cape Hatteras Secondary School, volunteered at the Fessenden Center in Buxton, N.C., making her a strong candidate for the award.

“Financially, I wasn’t prepared for college, and I feel like the scholarship definitely helped with that,” Quidley says. “I just want to thank the people at OBAR for seeing potential in me and giving me the chance to make them proud.” Quidley plans to pursue a biology degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Members of OBAR decided to start a scholarship fund for local students in 1994 and then transferred the fund to the Outer Banks Community Foundation in 1996. Since its establishment, 111 students have received scholarship funds totaling $201,125. OBAR is now celebrating 20 years with the community foundation.

“Realtors like to give back to the community, so they decided to develop a scholarship fund,” says Cindy Edwards, OBAR scholarship chair for 2016. “When we first kicked off, the scholarships were going to be for a realtor’s child or someone in the real estate business. When we went to the community foundation, though, that changed. We decided that we couldn’t judge it on that.”

Also in an attempt to help more students and ensure the longevity of the fund, the committee decided to award between eight to 10 $1,000 one-time scholarships per year. The number of scholarships awarded each year is decided before the committee begins reviewing applications.

“We look at how our fundraisers went, how much went into the fund the previous year, and what we have available,” Edwards says. “The community foundation is very helpful because they’re organized with their rules and their guidelines.”

The foundation’s staff not only creates, but also puts out the application, screens the applicants, and passes on those that meet the criteria. In addition, the staff invests the fund as an endowment, ensuring its perpetuity; handles accounting and check writing; and manages student accounts with the universities, among other services that make things easier R32

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that they’ve overfor the OBAR’s scholarship committee. come, or the goals that they have, is just The funds for these such a blessing.” awards come from the work Those being input in by OBAR’s annual terviewed also gain surf fishing and golf tournament committees. This year from the interaction. marked the 27th anniversaKaitlynne Ludolph, ry of the golf tournament, a 2016 graduate of with a record-breaking Manteo High School, number of 29 teams particwas another scholipating. Karen Pierce, staff arship recipient. She liaison to both tournament says she appreciatcommittees, says she thinks ed that the committhe success lies in the sense tee took the time of community behind the to get to know her fundraisers. and helped with her “It brings our members dreams of pursuing a together, and, without being degree in media mincliché, it’s a feel-good thing istry at Southeastern to be able to raise money University in Lakeland, Top: Trey Cunningham and Macy Quidley pose with Teresa to help,” Pierce says. “Our Fla. Osborne after she received an Outer Banks Association of community comes together “When I interRealtors Scholarship during Cape Hatteras Secondary School’s for things like that. It’s a day viewed with them, it scholarship awards night. of fun for them, plus it’s such was not nerve-racka good cause that it’s easy ing. Just getting to Above: Graduate Kaitlynne Ludolph poses with Cindy for them to get behind it.” know them and talking Edwards and Colleen Shriver at Manteo High’s scholarship to them was really OBAR members who awards night after receiving an Outer Banks Association of serve on the scholarship enjoyable,” Ludolph Realtors Scholarship. committee truly get behind says. “I am completeit too. Every April, they familly honored that they Photos courtesy of the Outer Banks Community Foundation. iarize themselves with the would choose me. I am just grateful for criteria that the numerous applicants must meet — at this opportunity.” least a 3.0 GPA, proof of financial need, and demonstration of According to Holly Austin, who served as the scholarship community involvement — to determine who gets an award. committee vice chair for 2016 and served as chair for sevBy May 2016, they had dedicated countless hours nar- eral years prior, the success of the committee is due to the rowing the applicant pool from more than 60 students to the amount of dedication its members provide. dozen or so they typically interview.

“The committee is really made up of people who care.

“We interview 10 or 12 because sometimes after read- They give it 110 percent. That’s what makes it a successful ing about someone on paper you want to meet a person,” committee,” Austin says. “Thanks to everybody over the Edwards says. “We get heartbroken because we can’t give ev- years, I think it has just been something that has touched erybody something, but to sit down and to hear about things many, many lives.”

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Are you ready for that building codes or flood/FEMA codes when should move quickly.

As a local builder who has remodeled first built-for-you house? deciding where to build. There are three This could be your year. With interest rates and property prices still low, many have already started on designs and even construction. A quick drive through our neighborhoods is proof of this.

There are a lot of questions to consider, including where, what and how much, and that’s why it’s important to follow a stepby-step process. The first order of business should always be to determine your needs, second is budgeting and financing, and the third is finding the right location, builder and design.

Start with the Practical Let’s first talk about needs versus wants.

I tell all my clients to start with their wish list and then place items in order of importance, starting with necessities. This usually begins with bedrooms and bathrooms, including how many and where they want them in the home. Next we talk about the kitchen, the interior living areas, and lastly we consider the exterior areas. All of this is preliminary since the next few steps will determine what is possible or feasible.

One of the first things that should be on your checklist is financing. Talk to your local bank to find out what sort of financing options are available. Take time to investigate if you qualify for government loans through the U.S.D.A. Rural Housing Service.

With flexible qualifications on some loans, no money down and low interest rates, you might be able to afford to build your own home for less than you think.

Location is Everything The next thing to consider is location, location, location. Take into account local

immediate flood zones: VE, AE and X zones.

All will dictate different construction methods or height requirements. These requirements can change your design and/or budget drastically. The VE and AE zones are flood hazard areas identified on the Flood Insurance Rate Map and are identified as Special Flood Hazard Areas. These areas are defined as the ones that will be inundated by a flood event, having a 1% chance of flooding in any given year. Flood insurance is not required in the X zone, which makes these locations more desirable for building.

Another big factor in choosing a lot is the size of your home-to-property ratio.

The amount of lot coverage allowed varies a little from town to town. Most coverage allowance is 30% with some places as high as 40%. This certainly will affect your design size and could affect placement.

With all these codes to consider, finding a builder and a location should go hand in hand. Most contractors can help you through the process of finding the most desirable lot for you. As always, talk to as many builders as you can to find the one who understands your goals and is willing to work closely with you to achieve them.

Design Your Lifestyle Now you’re ready for the fun part: design. Today’s designs, especially here on the beach, have a wide range of aesthetics—and once you know your parameters in terms of codes, budget and location, this process

many homes here, I believe that exterior design can be the most important thing to consider if you want your home to stand the test of time. My main suggestion is to stay simple. With our moist climate, you can keep your home watertight by adding larger overhangs or using a roof design that has less valleys or bump outs. Depending on your budget, decisions can also be made on the type and number of windows and doors as well as permanent shutters and quality siding. All of these elements can work together to achieve a beautiful exterior that’s also functional.

Designing the interior varies from family to family. With today’s lifestyles, there’s no right or wrong design. Pick what works for you. Concentrate on the things that matter most to you and your family members, whether that includes larger bedrooms, a recreational space, or even a library for some quiet time. This part of the design should truly be dedicated to YOUR needs… design by necessity, not accident.

The bottom line is that by considering your needs and doing plenty of research ahead of time, you can save yourself a number of headaches in the long run. Taking your ideas and having them “fit” all of the above will require a little give and take. Remaining patient and getting a solid plan in place from the very beginning should ultimately make the construction process a pleasure as you turn your dream home into a reality.

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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1 Elevate your powder room with an elegant handmade octopus sink from Shayne Greco Ceramics. Available at Sam & Winston.

2 Save your furniture from unsightly water stains with an eight-pack of playful paper and gold foil coasters. Available at What the Shell.

3 Dinner guests will love these crab canape plates adorned with real gold and platinum. Available as a set of six unique crab designs at Nest.

4 This sailboat throw pillow in black and sundrenched linen is both playful and classic at the same time. Available at Modern Beach House.

5 Hang your beach towel on this trusty painted metal anchor hook. Available at The Cotton Gin.

6 Take the party poolside with a glass anchor appetizer tray. Available at Mudpie.

7 This rope knot accent rug brings a subdued sense of nautical style to any room. Available at The Cottage Shop.

8 Fresh off the dock, this set of handpainted, carved fish comes in a variety of colors and sizes. Available at Island Attic.

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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.

Corolla – 4WD, bucket-elevated semi-oceanfront lot in relaxing North Swan Beach. Wide sandy beaches.

MLS 88044, $125,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 453-3000.

Pine Island Oceanfront – 6 BR/6.5 BA. Spectacular ocean and sound views with pool, hot tub and open concept plan. Enjoy sunrise and sunset! MLS #93054, $1,999,500. Call Danielle at Beach Realty & Construction, (252) 261-6600.

Duck Oceanside – 106 Old Squaw. 3 BR/2BA, only $279,000! This immaculate home is located in the Carolina Dunes Subdivision – a perfect vacation home. The master bathroom has just been remodeled. Room to add a pool! MLS # 87043.

Contact Myra Ladd-Bone of Atlantic Realty (252) 202-5689 or myra@atlanticrealty-nc.com.

Kill Devil Hills – Located in Seawalk, an oceanfront condominium development, this beautiful 3 BR/2BA well-maintained condo is a must-see, offered at $309,000! With a strong, well-run HOA and gated beach access, you will want to call Myra Ladd-Bone today to view this property: MLS #92065. Call (252) 202-5689 or email myra@atlanticrealty-nc.com.

Monteray Shores Soundfront – 5 BR/4 BA. Great price on this soundfront home offering gorgeous sunsets, pool, hot tub and community amenities.

MLS #92775, $599,900. Call Jackson at Beach Realty & Construction, (252) 261-6600.

Sea Acres Semi-Oceanfront – 5 BR/3 BA. Stunning ocean views from this charming Duck home. Private pool, open concept and close to downtown Duck!

MLS #93209, $735,000. Call Ilona at Beach Realty & Construction, (252) 261-6600.

Whalehead Oceanside – 8 BR/5.5 BA. Spacious home with private pool and rec room. Tons of updates, attractive furnishings and great rentals.

Price reduced! MLS #90426, $699,000. Call Joanne at Beach Realty & Construction, (252) 453-3131.

Duck Blind Villa Oceanfront – 3 BR/2 BA. Second floor unit with ocean and pool views. Never rented!

Call for information on HOA covered items; you’ll be impressed! MLS #92562, $309,000. Call Tammy at Beach Realty & Construction, (252) 261-3815.

Hertford – 64,000 sqft waterfront lot in Deep Creek Shores. Beautiful locations. MLS 90257, $88,000.

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, $120,000 each. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 261-2186.

Corolla – Perfect building site in Monteray Shores.

Semi-oceanfront lot with great amenities. MLS 87724, $99,000. Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 261-7550.

Grandy – Commercial lot with 196’ road frontage on Highway 158. Level and ready for construction.

Close to main traffic signal. MLS 89836, $159,000.

Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 453-3000.

Corolla – 3 side-by-side semi-soundfront lots available in Corolla Light. Incomparable resort amenities. Multiple MLS numbers, $99,000 each. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 453-3000.

Corolla – Great lot located on Willet Court, oceanside in Ocean Sands. MLS 89353, $155,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 453-3000.

Moyock – Commercial lot on the Currituck Mainland.

Prime location. MLS 90859, $270,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 453-3000.

Powells Point – Golf course homesite with spectacular views. Quiet cul-de-sac. Community amenities. MLS 87044, $70,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 261-7500.

Corolla – Semi-soundfront lot in Monteray Shores.

This is a corner home site with sound views. Quiet cul-de-sac. MLS 91058 $79,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 261-7550.

Duck – Ideal lot located in Sanderling. Possible ocean and sound views. Steps to the ocean access.

MLS 88080, $399,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 261-7550.

Corolla – Unique, affordable, oceanside lot in Monteray Shores. Possible ocean and sound views. MLS 83471, $79,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 453-3000.

Kitty Hawk – Large pondfront building site in attractive wooded area. Convenient location. MLS 91092, $79,900. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 261-7550.

Kill Devil Hills – 17 vacant lots available in Carlyle on the Sound, a soundside community. Starting at $69,900. Varying MLS numbers. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 453-3000.

Nags Head – Oceanfront prime lot location, close to shops and restaurants. Perfect place to build. MLS 87683, $835,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 261-2186.

Corolla – Ocean Hill home site only a short walk from the beach. Popular location. Possibility for great views. MLS 92698, $325,000. Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 261-7550.

Harbinger – Private 33.6 acre property on the Albemarle Sound. Minutes from Kitty Hawk beach front. MLS 88446, $799,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 453-3000.

Kitty Hawk – Beautiful wooded semi-soundfront lot in Martin’s Point gated community. MLS 93172, $124,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 261-7550.

Duck – Great location close to downtown Duck.

Build your dream home with a short walk to the beach. MLS 93012, $147,000. Call Brindley Beach Vacations & Sales (252) 261-7550.

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Located on the oceanfront in the highly sought after Pine Island community, Ocean Grand boasts breathtaking ocean and sound views, a theater room with state-of-the-art electronics, sports pub, game room, glass elevator, pool with a pool house, and a covered oceanfront roof top deck. In 2016 Ocean Grand generated $299,000 of gross rental

income in the Carolina Designs rental program with the owners using 3 summer weeks. Adding back in owner weeks that’s over $350,000 of gross rental income! Call Leslie Gilmore today at 252-267-0968 or email Leslie@LeslieGilmore.com to find out how Ocean Grand can be your own personal piece of paradise.

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Corolla – 751 Fish Crow Court. 7 BR/4 BA. Gorgeous rental property with pool, fantastic floor plan and fully equipped kitchen offering all of the comforts of home. Views of the beach, sound, lake and golf course are priceless from the crow’s nest!

MLS#92004, offered at $549,000. Call Natalie Dutt, (252) 202-0499.

OBX Land – Value is in the land and there are good buys on home sites right now. We have lots starting at $39,500. Call CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty, (800) 282-6401.

Own an Island – 53 acres of paradise includes sandy beaches and marsh views that can accommodate any size boat. Keep for yourself or subdivide into 10-acre parcels. $899,000. Call CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty, (800) 282-6401.

Outer Banks Commercial Opportunities – If you’re a commercial investor, we have opportunities from warehouse storage to office buildings. Call CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty, (800) 282-6401.

Now Hiring – CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty is hiring 2 real estate agents. When the market gets right, make sure you’re with the right firm. Low fees, low stress, and positive work environment makes selling easy! Call Cindy Edwards at (252) 256-0520 for more information.

Colington – 5 BR/6 BA home with over 4000 sq. ft.

Elevator shaft in place. Room over garage. Lots of storage. Short walk to the sound. Call Debbie, (252) 255-6494. MLS#91739, $419,900.

Colington – 3 BR/1 BA home with 150 ft. of canal frontage. Room to expand or add a pool. Call Debbie, (252) 255-6494. MLS#92480, $219,000.

Southern Shores – 68 Fairway Drive. 3 BR/ 3.5 BA. This canal front home with golf course views and boat lift has it all. Home is immaculate and the pride of ownership shows throughout. Nicely landscaped low maintenance yard means plenty of time out on your boat! MLS#93265, offered at $489,000. Call Natalie Dutt, (252) 202-0499.

Nags Head – 2503 S. Bridge Lane. 4 BR/3.5 BA. Spacious, updated three-story home on the biggest lot in Nags Head Acres. Perfect for a primary residence or second home. The large back yard has to be seen and includes a pool and hot tub surrounded by palm trees! MLS# 93445, offered at $588,000. Call Natalie Dutt, (252) 202-0499.

Carova – 1678 Sandpiper Road. Amazing ocean view! Share the view of sunrises, sunsets and ocean waves with the birds from sun deck on top, covered decks on the front and back of house. This is the fourth lot from the ocean and under 1000’ (1/5 mile) to the ocean. Asking $281,000. Call Ashley Contristan, (252) 256-0344.

Corolla – 641 Hunt Club Drive. This gorgeous turnkey property is situated on the 10th fairway of the award winning Rees Jones designed golf course.

Pride of ownership shows throughout this open, bright and well-designed home where the owners have invested in updates. Asking $509,900. Call Johanna Holcomb, (252) 489-9417.

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Kill Devil Hills – 139 Sunrise Lane. This “cozy” 5000+ square foot private residence is warm, inviting and boasts custom finishes in every room, including multiple built-ins throughout the house.

Asking $729,500. Call Heather Sakers, (252) 599-6814.

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Manteo – 101 Rial Court. This home features 3 BR/2.5 BA, solid wood floors throughout. Large master on main level. Community features include boat ramp, 100 ft. fishing pier, soundfront beach, park, tennis courts and boardwalk. Asking $589,500. Call Andy Hawbaker, (252) 489-8819.

Moyock – 203 Jeanni Court. Beautiful, spacious 4 BR/3 BA home situated on a partially wooded lot with canal frontage. Features include 2 master suites, 9’ coffered ceilings in the family room with built-in bookcases and gas fireplace, cherry kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Asking $292,000. Call Roxanne Saloum, (252) 457-5548.

Southern Shores – 256 N. Woodland Drive. Perfect year round location—cool in summer, warm in winter. Find this lovely easy living 3 BR/3 BA home located on a tranquil, wooded, dead-end street.

Asking $437,500. Call Dick Thompson, (252) 202-3420.

Corolla Oceanside – $699,999. 5BR, 5BA. 3075 s/f home with private pool and hot tub, some ocean views. Located in the gated community of Buck Island. $54,845 YTD in rental income. MLS 91864.

Call Heather VanderMyde, (252) 202-2375.

Corolla Oceanside – $569,000. 5BR (2 masters), 3.5BA, with private pool. Ocean views and direct beach access. New floors, kitchen, appliances, vanities and baths installed 2016. $44,678 YTD. MLS 91762. Call Heather VanderMyde, (252) 202-2375.

Duck Oceanside – $669,000. 6BR, 6.5 BA, with private pool. Great ocean views. X flood zone, downtown Duck. $51,259 YTD in rental income.

MLS 91740. Call Heather VanderMyde, (252) 202-2375.

Duck Oceanside – $549,000. 5BA/3.5BA with private pool. Amazing ocean views, direct beach access, 3 lots from the ocean. $44,545 YTD rental income. MLS 93356. Call Heather VanderMyde, (252) 202-2375.

Powells Point – $429,000. Located in the exclusive golf community Kilmarlic Club. The Back Bay Cottage is a Southern Living house plan. 3BR/3.5BA with cedar shake wood roof, Brazilian walnut floors, masonry fireplace, Wellborn cabinets, 3 master suites and 2 car garage. MLS 93408. Call Heather VanderMyde, (252) 202-2375.

Corolla Oceanside – $429,000. Surrounded by the quieter side of Corolla in Villages at Ocean Hill.

5BR/4BA, ocean views, X flood zone, room for a pool. 3 master suites. MLS 91550. Call Heather VanderMyde, (252) 202-2375.

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.

Four Seasons Community – Three houses back from the ocean with great views. Heated in-ground pool, hot tub, pool table and elevator. Rents are $105,060 for 2015 and already $101,215 for 2016. Home has 8 BR, 8 full and 1 half BA. MLS# 90777, $1,175,000. Priced to sell! Call Carolyn Hickok, (252) 562-2485.

Former Mamasita’s Restaurant – Already has seating, hostess station, kitchen, bar, men/women’s restroom, food storage areas, computers, credit card machines, security cameras, alarm system and some decorations. The small lot at the corner of Spellman St and Persse will also convey. MLS# 92036, $649,500. Call Carolyn Hickok, (252) 562-2485.

Turn Key Opportunity – This property has tons of amenities including a warehouse with 4 garage bays, shop with overhead storage, office and reception area. 1 full and 1 half BA. MLS# 91095, $390,000. Call Carolyn Hickok, (252) 562-2485.

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Crown Point Oceanside – Only 500’ to the beach.

Home has 6 BR and 4 full BA. Pool, hot tub and game room with pool table. MLS# 89496, $549,000. Call Carolyn Hickok, (252) 562-2485.

Village of Nags Head – Sweeping ocean views!

This oceanfront beauty sits back off the road and features a game room with pool table and wet bar, 8-person hot tub, covered decks, private pool and private beach access complete with dune deck.

The perfect place to watch the sun rising over the Atlantic Ocean! $114,000 in rents so far for 2016.

7 BR/5 full and 1 half BA. MLS 93151, $1,290,000.

Call Carolyn Hickok, (252) 562-2485.

Southern Shores – 3 Ocean View Loop. Enjoy the privacy of this wooded, yet sunny beach retreat a short walk from the ocean. Located on a cul-de-sac, this 4BR/2.5BA tastefully decorated home sits on a large 20,000 sq. ft. lot. Wood burning fireplace, cathedral ceilings, wide sunny decks, screened porch, large private pool and hot tub. Private beach access nearby. MLS# 88157. Offered at $475,000.

Call Leslie Gilmore, (252) 267-0968 or Leslie@ LeslieGilmore.com.

Corolla Light – 1126 Payson St. Just 3 lots back from the oceanfront. 5 BR/ 3.5 BA with a charming open floor plan with good natural light, a wood burning fireplace, mid-level den, private pool and hot tub. Short walk to the beach access and community recreation area which features 3 oceanfront pools, playground, volleyball, basketball courts, putting green and restaurant. Trade Winds consistently earns nearly $50,000 in annual rental income.

MLS# 91010. Offered at $679,000. Call Leslie Gilmore, (252) 267-0968 or Leslie@LeslieGilmore. com.

Ocean Sands Corolla – 605 Skimmer Arch.

Affordable and well-maintained oceanfront house with panoramic ocean views from the loft. Enjoy a hot tub and sundecks. Siren Song is right next to the beach access and close to the community pool and tennis courts. Priced to sell! MLS# 92316. Offered at $995,000. Call Leslie Gilmore, (252) 267-0968 or Leslie@LeslieGilmore.com.

Pine Island Corolla – 107 Cadwall Rd. Ocean Grand offers breathtaking oceanfront and soundfront views, theater room with state of the art electronics, game room, sports pub, ship’s watch, elevator, pool house, sauna, and covered oceanfront roof top deck. The kitchen features beautiful granite counters, stainless appliances including 2 full sized range/ovens, 2 microwaves, 2 refrigerators, 2 sinks, 2 dishwashers and even a warming drawer and separate ice maker.

Plenty of luxurious finishes. Recently renovated. The home generated $285,000 of gross rental income in 2015 and the owners used weeks totaling $60,000.

Added together that’s $345,000 of gross rental income! MLS # 90799. Offered at $3,450,000.

Call Leslie Gilmore, (252) 267-0968 or Leslie@ LeslieGilmore.com.

Great Location with Easy Beach Access – This rental beauty has a solar heated pool with tiki bar and hot tub. Very well-maintained with new water heaters in 2014, new carpet in 2014, new hot tub in 2012, new upstairs HVAC in 2015 and new downstairs unit in 2011. Spacious layout with game room and 2 wet bars. MLS# 90185, $539,900. Call (252) 305-6321 or email judyb@JudyBurnetteRealty.com.

Duck Oceanfront – $38,900. Enjoy the perks of oceanfront living for a fraction of the cost at this co-ownership property in Duck. This well-maintained unit is an affordable option for families who love visiting the Outer Banks throughout the year. 4 BR/3 BA. MLS# 93000. Contact Linda Ross at (252) 261-8686.

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Duck Oceanside – $569,900. Ocean views and great amenities are available at this contemporary home, located on a secluded lot in Schooner Ridge.

5 BR/5 BA. MLS# 93034. Call Bryant Carter at (252) 261-7060.

Duck Oceanside – $550,000. This well-kept family home is centrally located in the heart of Duck and just a short walk from the beach. Enjoy the ocean views, private pool, hot tub, cabana, and new updates throughout. 5 BR/3.5 BA. MLS# 93081.

Call Daphne DeGabrielle at (252) 261-7060.

Kill Devil Hills Soundside – $229,000. Clean and comfortable, this beach box is centrally located on the soundside and features many recent updates, including an upgrade kitchen, custom shower, updated flooring, and a Florida room. 2 BR/2 BA. MLS# 93142. Contact Mike or Stacy Siers at (252) 441-7156.

South Nags Head – $265,000. This affordable seaside home offers a great location near the beach with views of the Park Service land and Nature Preserve. Located on a large lot with spacious sun decks for outdoor entertaining. 2 BR/1 BA. MLS# 93155. Call Jennifer Place at (252) 441-7156.

Kill Devil Hills Creekfront – $379,900. Move in to this brand new construction and immediately enjoy the private location, water views, and brand new, upgraded interior. Expected to be completed by November. 4 BR/3.5 BA. MLS# 93184. Contact Cooper Hawk at (252) 261-7060.

Kill Devil Hills Soundside – $283,000. This beautifully maintained, move in ready home features an open floor plan and convenient location near popular shopping, dining, entertainment, and bike trails nearby. 3 BR/2 BA. MLS# 93189. Call Randy Jones at (252) 261-8686.

Corolla Soundside – $595,000. Enjoy spectacular waterfront views of Crystal Lake and a custom built interior at this spacious home in Villages at Ocean Hill. Enjoy great community and on-site amenities, including a private pool, hot tub, and game room.

4 BR/3 Full, 2 Half BA. MLS# 93204. Contact Raju Uppalapati at (252) 453-3700.

Nags Head Soundside – $770,000. This beautiful, estate sized property is located on a quiet cul-desac and offers a large main house and detached guest house. Luxury amenities and features are displayed throughout including a beautiful landscaped pool area, elevator, hot tub, game room, and more. 5 BR/4.5 BA. MLS# 93303. Call Mark Massey at (252) 261-7060.

Nags Head Semi-Soundfront – $525,000. Elegant and spacious, this semi-soundfront home offers views of the Roanoke Sound and golf course. Enjoy large living areas, a private pool, hot tub, and game room. 6 BR/5.5 BA. MLS# 67927. Call Dick or Linda Harper at (252) 441-7156.

Nags Head – Golf course. Easy ocean access.

Sandcastle Village offers an incredible ROI. Located in The Village of Nags Head with community golf, private sound and ocean access, this 5 BR/ 4.5 BA home is a winner! MLS #92139. $67,000+ rental income, listed for $519,000. Visit www.

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Nags Head Oceanfront – Completed July 2016, Beach King is considered the best home south of Duck! Live in luxury on this fantastic estate home set back on a very large estate oceanfront homesite.

Home features 9 masters, even the den has a full bath and one of the largest outdoor event lawn spaces available anywhere. Featuring an expansive open floor plan with sweeping views overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. MLS #93248. 2016 YTD income of $150,000+, already on books for 2017 $180,000.

Listed for $2,695,000. Visit www.DealsBySAGA. com.

Kill Devil Hills Semi Oceanfront – Offering panoramic ocean views. Ocean Eclipse is a luxurious semioceanfront home. This income producing-rental machine offers 6 spacious BR featuring a ground level outdoor living area with games and heated pool. MLS #88194. $125+ rental income, listed for $1,200,000. Visit www.DealsBySAGA.com.

Buxton Oceanfront – Hatteras Retreat offers one of the best ROI’s currently on the market!

Experience the rare opportunity to own a beachfront home in this exclusive oceanfront community in Buxton. Offering 7 BR, 6 full and 2 partial BA, this oceanfront resort home combines elegance and southern charm on one of the most prized beaches of Hatteras Island. MLS #93247. $187,000+ rental income, listed for $1,595,000. Visit www.

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Nags Head Oceanfront – Sun Dancer is an opulent 8 BR/6.5 BA oceanfront vacation home located in The Village at Nags Head. Completely remodeled from the inside out in 2015 & 2016, new kitchen, new windows, new flooring, new furnishings, new interior and exterior paint, and updated baths. MLS #92072. $165,000+ rental income, listed for $1,650,000.

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Salvo Oceanfront – If you are looking for 4 levels of the highest quality on Hatteras Island, then look no further than Sweet Dreams. Located on the oceanfront in Salvo’s exclusive North Shore Oceanfront Resort community, this ultra-luxurious home has top-of-the-line amenities, premium furnishings, opulent finishes and hi-tech electronics.

MLS #90229. $218,000 income projection, listed for $1,895,000. Visit www.DealsBySAGA.com.

Nags Head Oceanfront – Beacon Shores is an incredible new luxury oceanfront community in Nags Head on the beautiful beaches of the Outer Banks.

This unique oceanfront community offers luxury amenities. Own this fantastic investment that returns 15% plus ROI with a projected annual gross rental income of $265K-$300K per year! MLS #91962, listed for $2,275,000. Visit www.DealsBySAGA.com.

Duck Oceanside – Magnificent kid-friendly 6BR/6.5BA home with exceptional quality. Gourmet kitchen with ample working space, granite countertops, and top of the line stainless steel appliances. Huge family/great room with elegant cathedral ceiling and two-tone bamboo flooring. $1,099,000. #8397.

Duck Oceanfront – Classic 4BR/3.5BA home in the exclusive Tuckahoe community. Enjoy the view of the beach and ocean from this high-perched home. Location is super, and the wide dune is well vegetated and stable. Private walkway to the beach includes seating area. $949,500. #8392.

Southern Shores Oceanside – Cute and wellmaintained Sea Crest Village home with 3BR/2BA. Easy walk to the beach with no roads to cross. Huge lot, garage, nice oaks, sun deck, and nice screened porch. Perfect family retreat! $339,000. #8379.

Corolla Oceanside – Seller says: “Ignore the price, and bring an offer!” 9BR/8BA rental machine with heated 13x26 pool. Located in desirable X zone with a well-planned modern kitchen. Plenty of workspace, granite, two dishwashers, and high end appliances. Nicely decorated with new furniture in the living room. A ship’s watch offers 360 degrees of views. $799,900. #8369.

Kill Devil Hills Soundfront – Enjoy fantastic views in this 2BR/2BA. Elevation at about 35 ft. on a private cul-de-sac. Home is sold “As Is”. Lots of renovation possibilities! $275,000. #8347.

Semi-Oceanfront in KDH – Condo with ocean views. Super nice location with direct ocean access.

Includes garage, outside shower, and off street parking. Very nicely maintained! $299,000. #8282.

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. $169,000. #8251.

Manteo Cedar Bay – Cedar Bay is a charming community nestled in the small town of Manteo.

Designed for young families or empty nesters, this 31-site community offers local residents quality custom-built homes at affordable prices. Located due west of Hwy. 64, Cedar Bay is near area schools, community events and waterfront activities.

Visit www.cedarbaycommunity.com.

Kill Devil Hills – 3 BR/2 BA. Ocean just across the street. MLS# 88517, just $249,900. Call Becky Smith, (252) 202-4458 or BeckySmith@ SunRealtyNC.com.

Corolla Oceanside – Treat yourself to an unforgettable turn-key new home in Corolla’s newest oceanside community. Introducing Corolla Shores! Featuring custom designed luxury home plans ranging from 7, 9 and 11 BR featuring casual elegant décor, desirable amenities and a direct ocean access. Prices range from $795,000. Visit www.DealsBySAGA.com.

Southern Shores – 3 BR/2.5 BA affordable oceanside home. MLS#91430, $349,000.

Call Madonna VanCuren, (252) 202-6702 or Mvancuren@obx1.net.

Martin’s Point Soundfront – Spotless, open, and bright 3BR/3.5BA soundfront home with pier, gazebo, 3-car garage, and soundside dock. Masters on both floors, separate living and dining rooms, brick fireplace, oak floors, and sound views from every room. $600,000. #8434.

Southern Shores Semi-Oceanfront – Meticulously maintained 4BR/3BA beautifully furnished home.

Great rental with Florida room, 2-car garage, wood burning fireplace, and huge sun deck—over 2,000 sqft of living area! Paved walkway to the beach abutting this property. $599,900. #8424.

Corolla Oceanside – Beautiful 6BR/5.5BA house located just 2 lots off the beach. It offers all the amenities one would expect in the gorgeous Corolla resort setting. Incredible views and only steps away from the surf and sand! Extras include private pool, hot tub, game room with pool table, wet bar, and refrigerator. $695,000. #8414.

Duck Soundside – This 2BR/2BA Nantucket Village condo has panoramic views of the sound and is a short distance from the heart of Duck. Community amenities include heated indoor pool, tennis, boat ramp, and gazebo. Nicely furnished and well maintained. $265,000. #8409.

Hatteras – 4BR/3 full 1 half BA. Great fishing home.

MLS# 93004, $415,000. Call Daryl Davies, (252) 384-3494 or DarylDavies@SunRealtyNC.com.

Frisco – 3 BR/1.5 BA with awesome ocean views and access. MLS# 84558, $339,000. Call Mike Wynn (252) 216-6810 or MikeWynn1@aol.com.

(252) 449-2047 Nags Head – One of a kind traditional Nags Head Beach house on the Beach Road with separate maid’s quarters and 10 ft. ceilings throughout.

Maple flooring, pine paneled walls and juniper ceilings. This house has a large swimming pool and a huge 150 ft. by 150 ft. lot. MLS# 88272. Call Eddie Goodrich at (252) 475-0874 or eddieg@ vrobx.com.

Kill Devil Hills – High elevation! Oceanfront lot in the center of Kill Devil Hills with 34 ft. elevation. Lot size is 50 ft. by 338 ft. and will accommodate a 4 BR house with a game room. Close to many great restaurants. Call Eddie Goodrich at Village Realty (252) 475-0874 or eddieg@vrobx.com.

Kill Devil Hills – New Construction located westside, close to Kitty Hawk Bay in Virginia Dare Shores with 3 BR and 2 BA and over 1800 sqft. of living area. Many upgrades and can be sold with furniture package. Florez Design with metal roof accents. Call Eddie Goodrich at Village Realty (252) 475-0874 or eddieg@vrobx.com.

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