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114 Sea Hawk Dr Duck

Welcome to the fantastic Outer Banks home at 114 Sea Hawk Dr Duck! This is the home that legendary Duck home builder Aubrey Kitchin designed and built for his family. If you are looking for quality construction, craftmanship and the ability to withstand just about anything this coastal environment throws at us, then you should check out this house! All walls and ceilings are three quarter inch tongue and groove pine boards. Before they were installed, each board was sealed on both sides. Every … Continue reading...

Old Nags Head

Years ago, while helping a seller clean out the home they inherited to get it ready for sale we came across a box full of books. Most were old paperbacks that you might read on the beach during your vacation. One that I found interesting was a book written in the 1950's about the history of Nags Head. It had no value to the seller so he gave it to me. The book is called Old Nags Head. Early History This book is a mostly a first-person account of the Nags Head in the late 1800's and the early … Continue reading...

Meeting an OBX Realtor

So you’ve fallen in love with the Outer Banks and now thinking of a purchase. You likely have friends who own here and recommend an agent or perhaps you called a realty company that has a house you’d like to see. Here are a few things you should expect when meeting an OBX Realtor for the first time. Agency Discussion It’s a rule that a North Carolina real estate agent has to work as an agent for someone in the transaction. Since they have to represent someone, they’d much rather represent you. … Continue reading...

Kitty Hawk Lifesaving Station

In response to many shipwrecks along the coasts of America, the federal government decided to create a lifesaving service. The Kitty Hawk Lifesaving Station was first constructed in 1873 and 1874 near the current intersection of Kitty Hawk Road and NC12. This station along with seven others along the Outer Banks were charged with saving people, property and ships when in distress. They also alerted mariners when they came too close to the coast. OBX Life At that time, the Outer Banks was an … Continue reading...

Finding an OBX Rental Gem

When you begin to look at vacation rental homes for sale on the Outer Banks, it often becomes obvious… If the property only generates the same income as it does right now, then you’ll end up having a negative cash flow. Why is that? This article will discuss reasons why and help you in the process of finding an OBX Rental Gem. Flexibility For many vacation rental homeowners, a home here is not about making money. It’s about having flexibility for OBX vacation time. Of course, these owners … Continue reading...

Outer Banks Bucketlist for February

Winter living along most of the East Coast has its challenges. The Outer Banks is no exception. The weather is less than desirable most of this month. Those days when it’s not foggy and cold, it probably is windy and rainy. Sunny and warm February days this time of year are few and far between. Just because the weather stinks does not mean there aren’t fun things to do on the Outer Banks. Here are three things you might want to put on your Outer Banks Bucketlist for February. Visit the … Continue reading...

Outer Banks Bucketlist for January

January is just about the quietest time on the Outer Banks. Most folks don’t equate the beach with freezing cold temperatures. People don’t want to drive on snowy roads to get here so a mid-Atlantic snowy forecast stops many folks from a weekend trip. Being quiet has many benefits. It’s much easier getting around on our roads, the restaurants are not crowded, and you can enjoy many locations on the Outer Banks in relative solitude. If you are here this month, then get out and enjoy the OBX. … Continue reading...

Outer Banks Bucketlist for December

Most people don’t associate the beach with wintertime. Even though it’s the beginning of winter on the Outer Banks, December is a great time to be here. Often, our first frost comes this month. The great fall fishing has tapered off and only rarely will there be a beach day where you will want to be in your bathing suit. Besides a few things that will help get you in the holiday spirit, this is the time of year to enjoy a few specific items here on the Outer Banks. Here’s our Outer Banks … Continue reading...

Outer Banks Bucketlist for November

There's no doubt the vacation season is over when you are here in November. Except for Thanksgiving week, the roads, restaurants and the beach are less crowded. Many locals have adjusted to this slower pace and it feels like the Outer Banks is a small town again. It's easy to enjoy the Outer Banks this time of year. Here's our Outer Banks bucketlist for November. Walk in Nags Head Woods Taking a walk in Nags Head Woods this time of year is enjoyable. Our foliage changes much later than … Continue reading...

Outer Banks Bucketlist for August

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...

114 Sea Hawk Dr Duck

Old Nags Head

Meeting an OBX Realtor

Finding an OBX Rental Gem

Outer Banks Bucketlist for February

Outer Banks Bucketlist for January

Outer Banks Bucketlist for December

Outer Banks Bucketlist for November

Outer Banks Bucketlist for August

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