Too Cold? Warm up in this Rooftop Hot Tub in Duck!

January 15, 2015 By Ilona

101 Snow Geese Dr S Duck, NC 27949101 Snow Geese Dr S
Duck, NC

MLS# 85192          $329,000

This home is the perfect getaway just North of “downtown” Duck. Enjoy a short bike ride or stroll into town for shopping or restaurants. Lovingly updated just a few years ago you’ll find laminate wood floors, newer carpet and furnishings throughout the home. Ground floor game room with separate entrance is a great place to hang out after a day at the beach. Enjoy the hot tub or rooftop deck at sunrise! The open concept kitchen/dining/living room is perfect for entertaining with floor to ceiling windows facing the Sound for plenty of natural light.

Keep it as a second home or generate some
rental income on this true cutie.

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Huge Lot with Plenty of Privacy in Corolla!

January 13, 2015 By Ilona

526 Sandbucket Arch Front Exterior526 Sandbucket Arch
Corolla, NC

MLS#85193    $695,000

What a home!!! So many updates and upgrades have been done to this great Section C home. Within the last 3 years there was a new kitchen with granite countertops, all new tile flooring on the top level, new carpet in 4 bedrooms, new wood floors in hallway and steps, updated bathrooms with tile shower, pool, and furniture. New for 2014 is the roof, elevator, front deck with Trex material. Move in ready and CLEAN! It’s a great rental home or second home. HUGE lot with excellent privacy it feels like it’s the only home around. Enjoy the ocean views and extremely short walk to direct beach access. The top floor features a HUGE and open living/dining/kitchen area with more than enough room to spread out. In the off season you can relax by the wood burning fireplace.

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Ilona Matteson’s 2015 Outer Banks Real Estate Market

January 12, 2015 By Ilona

Happy New Year!

I’m Ilona Matteson with Beach Realty on the Outer Banks.

I’m very excited about 2015.  This will be my 19th year in the real estate business and boy have things changed since I started back in 1996.

A few predictions for the Outer Banks market this year are:

  1. All financial experts are saying that we will see interest rates go up this year. They’ve said it before and even though rates are still in the 4% range, that is up from the best rates we had at 2 and 3%.
  2. Condition will continue to be the number one factor for buyers. I’ve seen buyers time and again bypass location to get a home in better condition at a lower price.
  3. Prices will continue to stay where they are because of extraordinarily high inventory rates. Right now we have a 20 month supply of homes for sale on the Outer Banks.  The basic principle of supply and demand dictates that prices cannot rise in conditions like this and, they could still see some slight decreases.
  4. Most homes will take on average over 200 days on the market to sell. That’s mainly because they will go through 2 to 3 price adjustments before selling.  If you’re going to put your home on the market in 2015, you have to be competitively priced if you want to sell quickly.
  5. I predict that we will see more properties sell this year. I think buyers will act before interest rates go up again.

If you have any plans to buy or sell on the Outer Banks this year, or know anyone who is, please let me know how I can help you.

My goal is to assist 40 buyers and sellers this year, and I hope you’ll be one of them!

Thanks for watching and have a blessed day!

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Corolla Home with Open Sun Deck and Nice Ocean Views!

January 8, 2015 By Ilona
936 Whalehead Drive, Corolla, NC 27927

936 Whalehead Drive
Corolla, NC

MLS# 84585        $625,000

What a house! This home has it all. HUGE game room on the ground floor with wet bar and refrigerator. Nice sitting area, 2 bedrooms and full bath on the ground floor. Large outdoor pool with all day sun. The second floor has 4 more bedrooms and a tv room. Top floor master bedroom with very large and OPEN living room with dining area, countertop bar and full kitchen. Enjoy a screened porch on the back of the home and volleyball area. Wide open sun decks with lots of seating and very nice ocean view. Solid rental history. A lot of house for the money. You can’t go wrong with this 4th row deal!

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New Price! Buy Now and be Ready for the Summer Fun!

January 6, 2015 By Ilona

New Price 12-6-156402 S. Virginia Dare Trail,
Nags Head, NC

MLS# 85724         NOW $475,000!!

Perfect getaway and rental home for Nags Head lovers. Enjoy the wonderful views from this semi-oceanfront home with easy beach access. Ground floor game room, private pool, spacious bedrooms and an open living room/dining room on the top floor make this home a must see.

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Great Price! Buy Now for Summer!

January 2, 2015 By Ilona

4728 S Pompano Ct Nags Head, NC 279594728 S Pompano Court
Nags Head, NC

MLS#85152

 $200,000!!!

This home is a great value. Three decent sized bedrooms, two with access to the back deck. Huge porch with ceiling fan, can be screened in. A great storage room on the ground floor. The entire yard is enclosed with a great fence and car sized gate under the home. Perfect for kids or pets to enjoy worry free outdoor time. Located in the cul-de-sac with great vegetation between homes. Close to great shopping and restaurants. HVAC was replaced in the last 3 years. Roof was done in 2004.The home is currently used as a second home getaway.

Enjoy ocean and sound views from the rooftop deck!

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Enjoy the Wonderful Ocean Views from this Nags Head Must See!

December 30, 2014 By Ilona

6402 S. Virginia Dare Trail, Nags Head, NC 27959 -- Front6402 S. Virginia Dare Trail,
Nags Head, NC

MLS# 85724          $499,000

Perfect getaway and rental home for Nags Head lovers. Enjoy the wonderful views from this semi-oceanfront home with easy beach access. Ground floor game room, private pool, spacious bedrooms and an open living room/dining room on the top floor make this home a must see.

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Great home on Corner Lot in the Heart of Kill Devil Hills!

December 19, 2014 By Ilona

 313 Quail Lane, Kill Devil Hills, ND313 Quail Lane,
Kill Devil Hills

MLS#81279     $229,000

Take a look at this great home on nice corner lot! A perfect 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in the heart of Kill Devil Hills. A beautiful yard in a peaceful wooded setting. Be sure to check out the detached oversized garage with a second floor! Imagine the possibilities for all this space! You’ve got to come see this home – it’s the perfect place for your family! Don’t forget about the quick walk to Nags Head Woods!

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Home with Lots of Potential in the Heart of Kill Devil Hills!

December 17, 2014 By Ilona

117 E Meadowlark St, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

117 E. Meadowlark Street
Kill Devil Hills, NC

MLS# 85408      $275,000

Excellent location in the heart of KDH!

Walk to restaurants, shopping or an easy stroll to the beach. This is a very cute home with a lot of potential. Enjoy the wrap around decks on the entire house, the ground floor patio area or the rooftop deck for best views. The top floor features an open concept kitchen/dining/living area, a full bathroom and 3 bedrooms. Take the spiral staircase downstairs to the HUGE game room with additional seating/sleeping and another full bathroom. Private entrance and garage complete the ground floor space. Perfect for year round living/second home or investment. Most of the homes on the street are either full time residents or second home owners. Great spot at a great price!

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Spend your Holidays by the fire in the Festive Home in Corolla!

December 11, 2014 By Ilona

526 Sandbucket Arch Front Exterior526 Sandbucket Arch
Corolla, NC

MLS#85193    $695,000

What a home!!! So many updates and upgrades have been done to this great Section C home. Within the last 3 years there was a new kitchen with granite countertops, all new tile flooring on the top level, new carpet in 4 bedrooms, new wood floors in hallway and steps, updated bathrooms with tile shower, pool, and furniture. New for 2014 is the roof, elevator, front deck with Trex material. Move in ready and CLEAN! It’s a great rental home or second home. HUGE lot with excellent privacy it feels like it’s the only home around. Enjoy the ocean views and extremely short walk to direct beach access. The top floor features a HUGE and open living/dining/kitchen area with more than enough room to spread out. In the off season you can relax by the wood burning fireplace.

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