SOME HIGHLIGHTS

• Total number of homes / land / commercial property sold for 2022 are down 24% (Residential 17%) 
• Total dollar amount sold is up by 4% (that equates to an increase of $32 million)
• Inventory is down by 24% when compared to 2021 however, inventory has increased slightly (3%) this January. 
• Corolla to South Nags Head there are 136 homes on the market, starting at $290,000 to $11,000,000

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Have a question regarding OBX real estate, vacation rentals, restaurants, weather, need a vendor, someone to check on your home?  JUST ASK US

You will find the same delicious Bagels at this location.   To Save yourself some time – order online!   FYI: It’s a small parking lot, you can pull around back and have someone run in (keep this tip quiet 😊)

MAY is the start of the Soft-Shell Crab season.

Try a soft-shell crab!

You will find these on the menu at most of our OBX restaurants.  Fried Soft-shell crab sandwiches sautéed & pan-fried platters, any which way you get it you are going to love it.

Best Kept Secret on the Outer Banks – Check it Out!

Have you been to the Salt Box Café for lunch or dinner (or Sunday brunch)?  Located in a small beach box down Colington Road they have quickly become an OBX favorite amongst locals.   The food is TOP CHEF quality.  Chef Randolph Sprinkle has a flare for serving the ultimate food experience. You will find a delicious Local Catch of the day served with roasted baby potatoes/ginger carrot puree / basil oil with crispy brussels sprouts or one of my favorites, Cajun Shrimp & Grits with andouille sausage, peppers, spinach & tomatoes. His wife Amanda adds her specialty homemade desserts to finish off your meal.   If you are going to be on the beach in 2022, make your reservations now.   Shoot me a text and let me know how you liked it! (252-202-8147 Kathleen)  

Check out their menu.

House Collapses In Rodanthe

A Coastal storm hit the OBX this month bringing with it high winds from the northeast with peak gusts at 45 to 55 mph.  Unfortunately, we lost a few oceanfront homes in Rodanthe.  I believe these homes are in one of the few higher-risk oceanfront areas on the OBX.

Hurricane Season Names are out and if you notice “ALEX” is #1.

Coming to town with the whole gang this Summer?

We have some of the best photographers on the OBX, why not schedule a beach photo shoot to capture your beautiful family. This has become very popular throughout the years, and it is something you will never regret doing.  Look at this happy family!

For the best on the beach:

Lori Douglass – 252-202-5875 https://www.obxphotographers.com

Matt Lusk – 252-489-3442 http://www.mattluskphotography.com

Biff Jennings – 252-480-2395  https://www.shootersphotos.com

Daniel Pullen – 252-305-1215 https://www.danielpullenphotography.com

Looking for an awesome rental property for 2022 or 2023?

Check out these two unique homes.  A Southern Shores oceanfront with game room, elevator, 14 X 28’ heated pool & a Kitty Hawk semi-oceanfront in with five master suites, a professional Tiki Bar surrounded with TVs for sports nights, pool, hot tub, etc.  Beach access is right across the street.  Both of these homes rent fast, so think ahead and grab one!

Public Service Announcement

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Southern Shores adopts NEW summer traffic rules!

If you remember last year, they implemented the “no left turn" from the Bypass onto Dogwood Trail.  This year, you will be able to make a left.  Taking that left has been very popular among our summer vacationers.  Google is telling them it will save time.  However, making that left this year will not give you an easier passage to Duck/Corolla.  They have a new plan this year, that will more than likely make you regret taking that “left hand turn at dogwood”.

The primary strategy being implemented this summer is to place barriers blocking one lane of traffic with “local traffic only” signs at several key intersections. Those intersections include Hillcrest and Sea Oats; Hickory and Wax Myrtle; Hickory and Sea Oats; Hickory and Hillcrest; E. Dogwood and Wax Myrtle; E. Dogwood and Sea Oats; E. Dogwood and Hillcrest; and Juniper Trail just past the first entrance to Food Lion.

My view:  We have lived here for 30 years and travel to Corolla & Duck on weekends on a regular basis.  We DO NOT make that left turn on Dogwood and go “the back way” to Duck/Corolla.  We have found it doesn’t save any time. You will get caught up in Southern Shores traffic and a very difficult time making a left hand turn onto NC 12 towards Duck.   If you don’t want to get caught in beach traffic, I would shoot to get on the beach by 9:00am, get to your destination, grab a cup of coffee, take the kids to the beach for the day, go to lunch, etc.    This is how we do it!

Watch Chef Wes from Red Skye Café & NC Coast Restaurants in Duck make the most delicious Soft-Shell Crabs in the world.

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Know someone that is looking to SELL OR BUY? Please give them our information!   It is a tough market, and we are navigating through this challenging market on top and coming out with happy sellers & buyers.  

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