There’s so much to do on the Outer Banks in August it was hard to pick just three fun things. The weather is usually cooler than July and the ocean is almost always warmer. Towards the end of the summer, the crowds begin to thin out as the beach begins the transition to the fall season. Sea Oats are at their full length and bear their fruit. Here are three fun things that should be on your Outer Banks Bucketlist for August. Take an Offshore Fishing Trip August is a great month for an … Continue reading...
Outer Banks Bucketlist for July
July is probably the most popular month for the Outer Banks. There are years when there is no vacancy at vacation rental cottages, hotels and motels. Most years, July is the hottest month of the year too. It's that period of time when cold fronts rarely make it this far south and the Bermuda high pressure gives us those afternoon cooler breezes off the sound. There are best times of year for different Outer Banks activities. Here's our Outer Banks Bucketlist for July items. Snorkel an … Continue reading...
Outer Banks Bucketlist for June
June is a great time to be on the Outer Banks. Most years the summer weather arrives in the first week or two of the month. June has mostly good weather and the wind does not blow as hard as earlier and later in the year. It's also the kickoff for the busiest time of year. Just about all places where vacationers can stay are occupied for a large portion of the month. It's great to see these folks enjoying themselves! There are best times of year for different Outer Banks actiivities. Here … Continue reading...
Outer Banks Bucketlist for May
May is a great time to be on the Outer Banks. The air and water are warming up and there are more sunny days than rainy days. It's a little cooler here compared to inland this time of year. That's because we're surrounded by water and the water has not warmed up too much yet. Every time of year there are different things to do on the Outer Banks. If you are a resident or just on the Outer Banks alot, then you'll likely want to do those bucket list things when they are at their best. Here's … Continue reading...
Southern Shores Living
Is Southern Shores, NC a good place to live? Southern Shores has the best of both worlds...great year round living and fabulous vacation living. There’s beach zone living with its smattering of classic flattop cottages and numerous classic vacation homes. A few folks reside here year round but it is mostly vacation homes. The beach zone can be roughly described as that area that is just a short walk to the ocean. And then there is many square miles of great primary residential living. Very … Continue reading...
Maximizing Vacation Rental Income
The popularity of the Outer Banks as a great place to vactioners love our beautiful beaches and historic sites. Both tripsavvy.com and US News and World Report recently published articles touting this vacation spot. With these vacationers coming, the affordability of an Outer Banks vacation rental or second home should continue to be good. This post offers a few suggestions for maximizing vacation rental income. A vacation rental home is similar to a business. First, you need to attract … Continue reading...
Currituck Beach Lighthouse
The Currituck Beach Lighthouse is the northernmost lighthouse on the Outer Banks and the last one to be built. It stands in the town of Corolla. Lighthouses used to be critical to the navigation of ships traveling up and down the coast. Each Outer Banks lighthouse has a unique color scheme and flash. The Currituck Beach light flashes for three seconds every twenty seconds. Prior to electronic navigation devices, mariners ten miles out could see this flash at night. During the day they could … Continue reading...
OBX Market Info Spring 2023
Are home prices dropping on the Outer Banks? Opinions vary on this and it’s difficult to quantify. However, it’s clear that the number of real estate transactions has gone down significantly compared to the same period of 2022. Just because the number of sales is down does not mean values have gone down. On the other hand, fewer transactions often help cause lower values. This post will outline some recent statistics and OBX Market Info for the spring of 2023. Supply The indicator that … Continue reading...
Wright Brothers Memorial
If the Hatteras Lighthouse is the most iconic symbol of the Outer Banks, then the Wright Brothers Memorial, must surely be a close second. The 60’ granite monument rising from the 91’ hill can be seen for miles and is a stunning reminder of the genius of Wilbur and Orville Wright. It is an iconic symbol of American Ingenuity. This post is a little about the memorial and its history. The Monument Inscribed around the outside of the monument are the words “ IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CONQUEST … Continue reading...
Move to the Outer Banks?
As the great debate rages, “Should we move to the Outer Banks?” the answer is an unequivocal “maybe.” Of course there are two camps of thought. Some say absolutely not; not wishing to share what they have found. Others who welcome anyone who wants to live here. The truth is, living on the Outer Banks is somewhere in between. It’s a difficult thing to explain the pros and cons of living somewhere. It is, after all, a very broad topic and by its very nature somewhat subjective. However, by … Continue reading...