This Ocean Sands Beach Home is a Straight Shot to the Beach!

741 Sea Horse Court, Corolla, NCStraight shot down to the beach!

Location, location, location! Enjoy a straight shot down to the beach from this fantastic Ocean Sands beach home. With 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, ample decking, large living area, screened porch, awesome ocean views, and excellent condition this home is a real gem.

Guests love this place as evidenced by many returning year after year.

Do You Need a Larger Home on the Outer Banks?

4244 Poor Ridge Road, Kitty Hawk, NCYou will love coming home to this custom built extra large home on one of the most popular streets in Kitty Hawk.

So much attention to detail was paid when building this excellent family home. First floor master, HUGE bathroom, 2 closets, hall bath, gas fireplace with stone face, Australian Cypress floors, formal dining room, office area, pocket doors, pantry, large laundry area, huge eat in kitchen with Jenn-Air, wine cooler, butcher block island, granite countertops and stainless appliances all make up the first floor.

The extra large garage has 10 foot doors for taller vehicles.

Best Buys on the Outer Banks for the week of April 22nd

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221 Pirates Way, Manteo, NC 27954

OBARMLS76814F -- 221 Pirates Way ManteoThis is THE
Pirates Cove Best Buy.

Come have a look. Great views, fresh interior, covered parking, new HVAC . This spacious two story condo is priced to move.

Seller is ready for an offer!
MLS#76814 — Condo — $199,000
2 Bedroom / 2 Full Baths / 1,100 sq ft / Built 1986
1 car garage and off street parking


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Best Buys on the Outer Banks for the week of April 15th, 2013

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Ready for Summer FUN at 889 Seafaring Crescent, Corolla

Ready for Summer Fun on the Outer Banks!

Great Price AND Available to Lease for Summer Fun!

Actual ocean views, nice deck space, screened porch, sunny and bright interior, top floor bedroom, easy flow floor plan, awesome community amenities, hot tub, bright open kitchen, ground floor entrance, cul de sac location, laminate wood floors and a fantastic price round out the benefits of the “Sunflower” beach cottage. MLS# 77980

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Real Estate on the Outer Banks for the 1st quarter of 2013

What a great start to another year for real estate on the Outer Banks!  After ending another record year in 2012 we were expecting big things for 2013.  So far there are a few interesting trends to take note of.

It’s hard to tell exactly what caused home sales for the first quarter to be down 18%, but the good news is for March, properties going under contract are up 7%.   I’m also slightly surprised by the average sale price being down 11% over the same period last year.  There is still time for that to level out.  One thing is for sure, if you are waiting 12 months before selling your home, you could end up regretting that strategy.

It’s clear this recovery isn’t going to happen quickly.  For example, consider the following scenario…If your recommended price today is say, $500,000 and the market starts to appreciate as early as 2015 at a NORMAL rate of either 2% or 5% per year, take a look at the length of time it will take to just reach $550,000.

Today’s Recommended Price:

$500,000.00

$500,000.00

2013 – 0% appreciation

$500,000.00

0%

$500,000.00

2014 – 0% appreciation

$500,000.00

0%

$500,000.00

2015 – 2% appreciation

$510,000.00

5%

$525,000.00

2016 – 2% appreciation

$520,200.00

5%

$551,250.00

2017 – 2% appreciation

$530,604.00

5%

$578,812.50

2018 – 2% appreciation

$541,216.08

5%

$607,753.13

2019 – 2% appreciation

$552,040.40

5%

$638,140.78

2020 – 2% appreciation

$563,081.21

5%

$670,047.82

2021 – 2% appreciation

$574,342.83

5%

$703,550.21

It can be a minimum of 3 to 6 years!  Consider your carrying cost during that time frame, are you really better off to wait for that price or go ahead and sell now?

So the question becomes what will it take to turn this market around?  The biggest challenge we face today isn’t distressed sales, it’s supply and demand.  Right now we have over 3000 properties for sale and 143 buyers a month (based on a 3 month average).  That means if no other home is listed for sale it would take 21 months to sell of what we have right now.  And on top of it there are 435 new listings coming into the market each MONTH!

I don’t want to paint the picture of gloom and doom, because our market is far from that.  I can absolutely guarantee that if you price your home competitively I CAN SELL IT!

In a market full of many choices for a buyer, the buyer is going to purchase the home they perceive as the best value.  There are 4 factors that determine value.

  1. Location – this has always been the case for real estate.  The better the location the higher the price.  However, recently we’ve noticed buyers don’t make the decision solely on this factor anymore.
  2. Condition – with funds being tighter, insurance costs going up buyers are less likely to buy a home with maintenance issues.
  3. Amenities – what can your home offer the buyer that the others you’re competing with can’t?  Do you have a view, new furniture, a pool, hot tub, deeded beach access?
  4. Rental income – most buyers are going to want to know how this home will support itself.  The less of 1 through 3 you have, the less income, the less value to a buyer in most cases.

The moral of the story is to be the best value you have to have MORE for LESS.  That’s how you stand out in a market with massive inventory and guarantee a sale.

For information on what your home is worth, contact me today!

Classic 3rd Row Home in Duck!!

133 Hillside Court, Duck, NCYou’ll find a classic Duck beach cottage with this wonderful 3rd row home on a quiet cul-de-sac in Duck!

The solid decks offer wonderful views of the ocean. Easy and short beach access is just a stone’s throw away. There’s so much possibility with this classic home. The elevation affords great views and the wooded lot gives you the privacy you need.

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Looking for Great Spot for a Shop? 2 Acres Soundfront Right Here!

3609 Caratoke Highway, Maple, NC          MLS#75337            $164,900

Great commercial opportunity. 2 Acres Soundfront. Is currently being used as Residential. This would make a great tackle shop or retail space . Lot has a shallow canal that may work for a boat launch. Fixer upper with tons of potential.

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Best Buys for the Week of April 8th

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