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Currituck Looks to Spur New Homebuilding
Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 7:38am. 195 Views, 0 Comments.
The elimination of building permits in Currituck, would be a great way to spark some construction. The decline in prices, has made for some very affordable land opportunities throughout Currituck county.
Here is a beautiful Grandy homesite in the Carolina Club and an Aydlett homesite with sound views.
Currituck may drop fees to spark home construction
By Jeff Hampton
The Virginian-Pilot
Currituck County could eliminate building permit fees in an effort to spur construction.
There were 159 building permits for new construction last year - the lowest in 20 years and a 77 percent reduction from the all-time high of 695 in 2003, according to county records. In 1989, the earliest year Currituck has records available, there were 431 new…
Study About to be Released for Mid Currituck Bridge to the Outer Banks
Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 7:19am. 583 Views, 0 Comments.
Good news for those looking forward to the Mid Currituck Bridge. The release of the study, seems to be an important step in getting the project underway.
Currituck Mid-County Bridge study close to release
By Toby TateDailyAdvance.com
The long-awaited environmental impact statement for the Currituck Mid-County Bridge is expected to be released in the next couple of weeks, representing a major milestone for the $660 million project.
The Federal Highway Administration is currently reviewing the study, known as an EIS, and after then, it should be released to the N.C. Turnpike Authority, spokesman Beau Memory said.
Turnpike engineer Jennifer Harris said the EIS will be posted on the agency’s Web site, and that will be followed by a…
Fractional Ownership in the Outer Banks
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at 8:56am. 453 Views, 1 Comments.
Here is an excellent article from Inman.com about the rise in fractional ownership. Fractional ownership is better known along the Outer Banks as co-ownerships. While it has remained steadily popular in the OBX, this article made me wonder if we will see any Outer Banks homeowners consider the possibility of selling their home as a co-ownership rather than as a whole.
I would have to imagine in this market, it would be most worthwhile for someone who was having trouble selling their oceanfront home to give it a try.
Real estate 'by the slice'
By Mary Umberger
Can't find a buyer for your luxurious beachfront villa? Maybe you could sell it by the slice.
That's an evolving strategy among homeowners in resort areas who have given…
Great Article about the OBX Daredevils
Saturday, January 16th, 2010 at 11:06am. 184 Views, 1 Comments.
A Night With the Outer Banks Daredevils
By: Bill Jordan
Loyal Baseball Reflections readers may have noticed my absence from these pages in the past half year. I took a leave due to the fact that I got married in July and had to make sure to get fully adjusted to life as a husband, working full time and going to graduate school at night before committing to come back to Baseball Reflections. I hope that I will now be able to contribute at least once a week mainly with reviews, predictions and thoughts on the Cleveland Indians as I had in the past.
Speaking of getting married, on our honeymoon to the Outerbanks, we spent some time relaxing as most would imagine, but we also took in some baseball as well. There is a college summer league team down…
Southern Shores 4th Quarter 2009 - Sold Homes
Saturday, January 16th, 2010 at 9:12am. 141 Views, 0 Comments.
Southern Shores 4th Quarter 2009 - Sold Homes
| Price | Address | Beds | Full Baths | Partial Baths | Subdivision |
| $700,000 | 18 Ocean View Loop | 5 | 5 | 1 |
Lynette B Lenar |
| $710,000 | 14 Twelfth Avenue | 5 | 3 | 1 | Sea Crest Village |
| $385,000 | 19 First Avenue | 4 | 2 | 0 | Sea Crest Village |
| $489,500 | 7 Teal Court | 5 | 5 | 2 | So/Sh Amended |
| $340,000 | 220 Hillcrest Drive | 4 | 2 | 1 | So/Sh Beach |
| $620,000 | 92 Duck Woods Drive | 3 | 3 | 0 | So/Sh Soundside |
| $365,000 | 264 Sea Oats Trail | 4 | 2 | 1 | …
Outer Banks Mystery From the National Parks Traveler Blog
Friday, January 15th, 2010 at 6:33pm. 154 Views, 0 Comments.
National Park Mystery Spot 7 Revealed: It’s Not on the Beach Anymore
by Bob Janiskee
This national park mystery spot is ….
• Not hard to see
• Not wood or stone
• Not smaller than the rest
• Not red, white, and blue like the real barber pole
• Not like Nevil Shute’s ’57 masterpiece anymore
• Not as much fun after Columbus Day
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Couple Coast Guard Videos of the Outer Banks and Oregon Inlet
Friday, January 15th, 2010 at 2:59pm. 146 Views, 0 Comments.
Coast Guard attempts to free grounded trawler off N.C. after rescuing crew and dog
GET TO KNOW USCG STATION OREGON INLET
2010 Outer Banks Taste of the Beach
Friday, January 15th, 2010 at 1:49pm. 180 Views, 0 Comments.
One of the fastest growing reasons to visit the Outer Banks during the winter, is the Outer Banks Taste of the Beach. The annual showcase of local restaurant talent is being run from March 11th to 14th.
This is definitely a 4 day weekend to be in the OBX. For more information on the OBX Taste of the Beach, visit their website. Here is a list of events for the 4 days.
Intriguing Look into the Nags Head Bowling Alley
Thursday, January 14th, 2010 at 5:13pm. 198 Views, 0 Comments.
This is a really intriguing article on the family that owns the Nags Head Bowling Center.
Kin of 'Silent Night' writer run Outer Banks bowling alley
By Mike Gruss
The Virginian-Pilot
Nags Head, N.C. - It's league night at Nags Head Bowling, and the Outer Banks hangout is ready for the holidays.
A Toys for Tots box greets visitors at the door. Animated snow floats through the overhead score projectors. And the chorus of rolling balls and crashing pins is accompanied by a stream of piped-in Christmas music.
When Richard Mohr is listening, one carol might make him cry.
"I can't put my fingers on it," he says from a back office. "It's like how 'The Star-Spangled Banner' is for some people."
Mohr is talking about "Silent Night," a…
Nags Head Woods Pictures on a January Morning
Thursday, January 14th, 2010 at 12:15pm. 145 Views, 1 Comments.
Took advantage of this sunny January day to take a quick hike through Nags Head Woods. Below are a couple pictures from my quick walk.
Though there is some ice it is quickly melting with the temperatures rising into the low 40's. More like an average day in January along the Outer Banks instead of the Arctic chill we have been under for the better part of two weeks.
Nags Head Woods Pictures
