There have been four lots that have been placed under contract during January and another one has sold for $325,000.  Prices have come down but there are buyers looking to purchase lots.  I have received calls on my lot listing at 57 Trinitie Trail.

If you would like more information about selling your lot, I would be happy to speak with you.  You can call me directly at 252-489-8687.

 

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4 Reasons to Sell Now  

Selling a property in this tough market can seem like a challenge. Here are four factors that actually make this a good time to post a For-Sale sign.


1. Sell low and buy low. Because all property values are down, the loss on the property a home owner sells is really only a paper loss because the next property he buys also will be a bargain. If he buys smartly, when prices come back up in a few years, he’ll be in better shape.

2. Down-payment help is widely available. While nothing-down loans have disappeared, it is easy to find down-payment assistance for lower-income and first-time home buyers. Programs vary all over the country, but one good way to find them is to search…

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The College of Albemarle and UNC Coastal Studies Institute are hosting the Green Building Expo and Seminar on March 4, 2010.  The event will be held at the Roanake Campus, featuring green builders and expos showing off the latest products and technology.  Part of the focus will be on Green Jobs training.

This is the tentative schedule of the event:

Gymnasium
9:00-5:00   Vendor Fair

Auditorium
9:00-9:45    Welcome and Green Principles

Breakout Sessions
10:00-11:00   Three concurrent sessions-
                           1. Residential Wind 
                           2. Energy Efficiency
                           3. Photovaltic…

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Here are some pictures of the Manteo waterfront, I took before and after the Outer Banks Running Club 2010 Sweetheart 8K.  It was a chilly, windy morning for the 8K but the race had a strong turnout.  For those who enjoy running, the Outer Banks Running Club's next race is the 2nd Annual Kelly's Running of the Leprechauns.  

 

Downtown Manteo in February Snowstowm

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Been on the fence about buying a home in the Outer Banks?

Why not enjoy a day on the Outer Banks and explore the potentials of vacation home ownership?  Our OBX foreclosure tour is going to be held on March 20th.  It will include breakfast, a tour of available foreclosures, and the availability to talk with local insurance, mortgage, and property management representatives about the unique opportunities of purchasing a foreclosed home.  

More Information on OBX Foreclosure Tour

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Here is a beautiful homesite in the Chicahauk community of Southern Shores.  Homes in Chicahauk have access to community amenities including tennis courts, park with canal access, and oceanside parking lot leading to lifeguarded beach.  This homesite is priced below tax value.  Build your dream home in Southern Shores today.  

 

Southern Shores - Chicahauk Homesite - 57 Trinitie Trail

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2010 Outer Banks Polar Plunge

Date: Saturday February 20, 2010

Registration begins at 10:30

Plunge is at 1 p.m.

The Polar Plunge is held yearly to benefit Special Olympics.   For more information visit their website.  

 

 

2009 Outer Banks Polar Plunge Video

 

Video Courtesy: Seaside Vacations

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Snowing in the OBX

The OBX was blanketed with a couple inches of snow this morning until turning to rain around noon.  We lost power in Kill Devil Hills for a few hours, thus the grilling in the snow.  Took a few other pictures before the snow turned all to rain and slush.  

 

Outer Banks Snowstown 2010 Pics

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21st Annual Valentine's Day Oyster Reef & Roast

 

On Saturday February 13th, from 10am to 2pm, the 21st Annual Valentine's Day Oyster Reef & Roast.  Volunteers are needed to come out and help bag shells, for a new oyster enviroment in the sound.  The event is being held rain or shine, so come on out and lend a hand. 

To get to the roast take the main entrance to Jockeys Ridge, which is approximately Milepost 12, Carolista Drive.  For more information on the event, call the Friends of Jockeys Ridge @ 252 441 7132.

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