This article from the Virginian-Pilot, confirmed what I have been hearing all Easter week, it was a strong week for businesses and Outer Banks tourism.  From Hatteras to Corolla, I have been hearing encouraging signs from business owners of all sorts.  It does appear that it will be a strong year for the Outer Banks. 

 

Outer Banks businesses embrace beachgoers

By Catherine Kozak
The Virginian-Pilot
© April 11, 2010 

 

T.J. Abbott wheeled a blue bicycle away from a beach rental shop last week, heading toward the Beach Road in Kill Devil Hills. Hope Abbott, his wife of 44 years, trailed close behind with her own rented blue bike.

The Walnut Cove, N.C., couple were planning do some leisurely two-wheeler sightseeing. They liked that there was…

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One of the long debated issues on the Outer Banks has been the prospect of a bridge from Currituck to Corolla.  The bridge would look to alleviate much of the traffic that comes over the Wright Memorial Bridge.  Recently the North Carolina Transportation Authority released the draft environmental impact study.  For more information on the project visit the NCTA website for the project. 

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 Outer Banks Market Highlights

  • We saw a 20% increase in sold homes from March of 2009
  • For the 4th straight month distressed sales account for 40% of sales
  • Foreclosures were 25% of all sold homes & short sales accounted for 15%
  • Homes under $400,000 continue to be the hottest segment of the market
    We are holding another homebuyer's seminar on May 8th.  For more information visit, Outer Banks Homebuyers Tour.  

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This is one amazing opportunity in the Ocean Sands community of Corolla.  Home has 5 beautiful bedrooms and game room with pool table.  Lounge poolside or relax on one of the decks.  Limitless opportunities all for under $400,000.  Call 877 667 6865 for more information.

 

773 Bayberry Court - Corolla, NC 27927

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The Outer Banks was mentioned in a CNN article about 9 coastal wonders to see now.  It mentions some great things about the Outer Banks and some excellent local businesses like Kitty Hawk Kayaks.  (Check out Kitty Hawk Kayaks on Facebook.)

 

OUTER BANKS, North Carolina

Why go? The Outer Banks includes vast beaches, salt marshes, and maritime forests of loblolly pines and live oaks. Waves sculpt the shoreline, and huge dunes migrate in the wind. Over time, says East Carolina University geologist Stan Riggs, the Outer Banks land has formed and collapsed and formed again. Humans try to preserve the roads, bridges, homes, and businesses from the unstable environment, but "protecting" the barrier islands with sandbags and jetties has…

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Outstanding well kept Nags Head home in the Southridge community.   Three bedrooms and two and a half baths with impeccable furnishings.  Enjoy life in this amazing Nags Head home the minute you own it. 

 

Nags Head Home for Sale - 317 Ridgeview Way

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Business is really picking up for us at Blue Horizon Realty.  We are looking to add 1 or 2 new agents.  Just be aware, Blue Horizon is not your typical brokerage.  We are focused on generating business not overhead.  If you think you are interested in a new approach to selling real estate on the Outer Banks, give us a call, 877 667 8685, or email for a confidential interview.

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