Hatteras, NC

Like much of the Outer Banks, Hatteras Island has been hit by its share of foreclosures. Currently we find 8 bank owned homes throughout Hatteras. The homes range in price from $196,900 to $875,900. Amazingly the homes range from a 3 bedroom home in Salvo to an 8 bedroom oceanfront home in Rodanthe. Many of the bank owned homes only need minor work before they are move in or rental ready. If you are looking for an excellent opportunity on a Hatteras Island home, I recommend investigating the available Outer Banks foreclosures.

No matter when you come to the Outer Banks there always seems to be a breeze blowing. Now Mother Nature is going to work when Duke Energy plans to install 3 test wind towers off the coast of Hatteras next year. The test towers will be monitored to see how effective and what impact they will have on generating "green" electricity. If the test proves to be successful a large scale wind farm will be built approximately 7 miles off the coast of Hatteras in the Pamlico Sound. For years the state had plans to try and harness the wind that continually blows on the Outer Banks. Now with the "green" movement all the rage the timing is right. Many local and state leaders were in Hatteras last week to kick off the campaign and talk to local residents. There are already 2 wind towers on the Outer Banks, one at the Coquina Beach access and at The Outer Banks Brewing Station.

I think the project can be a great asset to the Outer Banks if done properly. Many residents on Hatteras and the Outer Banks lose power during storms. Hopefully these wind towers can provide the power needed to keep the lights on and ultimately help lower our energy bills.

To learn more about the wind tower project go to the Charlotte Observer

About the author of this blog:

Matt Huband is Broker/Owner of Hometown Realty in Kitty Hawk, NC. Working with buyers and sellers from Corolla to Hatteras interested in foreclosures, short sales, 2^nd home, investment property, new construction, and condo sales. Put Matt's extensive area knowledge to work for you. To learn more about Outer Banks real estate go to www.HometownOBX.com or email MattHuband@HometownOBX.com

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The Cape Hatteras National Seashore beach closures will begin this month for the 2009 nesting season for the Piping Plovers. The closures are subject to change at any time depending on when and where the birds decide to build a nest. You can get updates on beach closures from the National Park Service.

Last week an update was giving to Judge Boyle who is overseeing the case by Park Superintendent Mike Murray:

"A beach-driving agreement brought a big change to Cape Hatteras National Seashore, but it might not be the only reason for a bounce in successful bird and turtle nesting, the park's superintendent told a federal judge Thursday.

Superintendent Mike Murray was in court to give a status report on last year's consent decree to U.S. District Judge Terrence Boyle. He said beach closings to protect nesting shorebirds would resume soon.

To finish reading the article you can go to my blog post Preserve Outer Banks Beaches or to my website www.HometownOBX.com

It's a good thing no one knew before hand about the recent trip on November 11th, Jimmy Buffett made to Hatteras Island on the Outer Banks of North Carolina because there would have been Parrotheads, like myself all over the place. It seems the guys at Real Kiteboarding in Hatteras ran into Jimmy a few years ago over in the British Virgin Islands while surfing. They had no idea that he was coming when he pulled up in their parking lot in a vegetable powered conversion van. As the story goes Jimmy was taking some time off traveling up the east coast when he decided to drop by for some fishing, surfing, and good times. How awesome it must have been to spend time with the man that has made millions of people dream of the islands and a cool boat drink.

Check out my blog post Jimmy Buffett Comes To The Outer Banks for the article from Real Kiteboarding guys who got to spend the day with Jimmy.

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